The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 505 Resounding Words

The arrest of key personnel at Hai Sheng Yan Catering means that the long-standing enemy targeting Hai Ba Wang Restaurant has disappeared.

Although it will take time to make up for the negative impact of the past, we also need to find a way to resume the food supply that has not been restored due to Qu Dong's disappearance.

But without the constraints, Haibawang Catering, backed by the huge Tianzhou Group, can always find a way to solve its current predicament.

So, to some extent, the matter that Cao Dongdong's father, Cao Wang, asked Qin Lang and the other two to handle in Mingjing Prefecture has been resolved.

However, the excitement that had just welled up in Qin Lang's heart was quickly extinguished when he saw Lin Ping's calm expression.

"Captain Lin, is there something that's causing you difficulties?"

"That's it."

Lin Ping nodded. "Based on the confession of the owner of Hai Sheng Yan, we have now confirmed that a temporary base for a rare animal hunting team is hidden in Xianyu City."

"This temporary base was initially just a side project of the Rare Treasure Hunting Team, but during the Leaping Fish incident, an important base of the Rare Treasure Hunting Team was destroyed, and at the same time, the Association intensified its crackdown on the Rare Treasure Hunting Team."

“Under these circumstances, the importance of this temporary base has also increased further.” Lin Ping paused slightly in his speech.

"Although we have captured four members of the treasure hunting team, they are all just ordinary members."

"After reviewing the files, I found that the person in charge of such a rare animal hunting team base must be a cadre-level member of the team, or even an elite cadre."

"The more important guy hasn't been caught yet."

"Isn't that simple?" Cao Dongdong couldn't help but say, "Just interrogate those four members of the hunting team and get them to reveal the exact location of the base."

“If it were that simple, that would be great.” Zhang Hui shook his head. “The person in charge of the temporary base of this treasure hunting team is very cunning. Of the four treasure hunting team members who were captured, only Meng Yan knew the exact location of the base. The other three did not know the location.”

At this point, Zhang Hui sighed, his face filled with deep disappointment. "Meng Yan confessed to his crimes without reservation, but he resolutely refused to reveal the location of the temporary base."

"Therefore, investigating the temporary base of the treasure hunting team is an important task at present, but we have absolutely no clue about this task."

“This…” Qin Lang frowned. “I may have met the person in charge of the temporary base of the treasure hunting team. He is the one named Meng Chang.”

"He was the organizer of the previous cooking competition and even tried to invite me to join the treasure hunting team."

“Zhang Hui mentioned this to me.” Lin Ping nodded slightly. “I also consulted another person involved, Xie Rui, Zhang Hui’s disciple, and we roughly confirmed the portrait of the person named Meng Chang.”

"Unfortunately... no such person can be found." At this point, Lin Ping rubbed his temples. "When the other party met you, they were most likely disguised."

“Now that we’ve captured four members of the hunting team, they won’t easily show themselves unless they’re stupid,” Lin Ping sighed.

"In this case…"

Qin Lang couldn't help but ask, "How about I try contacting Meng Chang?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Qin Lang.

"Meng Chang left me a contact number, saying I could contact him if I was interested in joining the treasure hunting team," Qin Lang explained. "If I pretended to join the team, maybe I could..."

"No, that's too dangerous." Lin Ping shook his head without hesitation. "All the current signs indicate that Meng Chang is a very cautious person. He won't easily expose himself. Even if you want to join, you'll go through numerous checks and tests. And if you expose yourself in the process..."

At this point, Lin Ping's eyes narrowed slightly. "In short, the task of apprehending the rare animal hunters is the job of the public security management team. We can't involve ordinary citizens." "If there's nothing else, you can leave now."

As he spoke, Lin Ping waved to Qin Lang and the others.

Seeing Lin Ping's resolute attitude, Qin Lang and the others had no choice but to take their leave.

Once only Zhang Hui and Lin Ping remained in the office, Zhang Hui couldn't help but say, "If all else fails, Xie Rui can go too."

"He's your disciple, aren't you worried?" Lin Ping glanced at Zhang Hui and calmly asked, "His strength is not even as good as Qin Lang's."

“Of course I’m worried, but you should understand that this is currently the only way to find the hunting team’s base,” Zhang Hui sighed.

"I believe the members of the hunting team didn't expect Meng Yan and his group to be captured by us so quickly, so their temporary base hasn't had time to be moved yet."

"But if it drags on any longer, the hunting team will definitely move their base to lay low for a while, and then those guys will really get away with it."

“…I know.” Lin Ping’s hands on the table clenched into fists, his eyes sharp. “But I can’t do something like dragging ordinary people into danger just to catch the hunting team.”

"On my first day joining the security management team, I vowed to always stand in front of the people. How could I let ordinary citizens..."

"Stop calling me just an ordinary citizen," Zhang Hui said lazily. "I just asked around yesterday."

"The previous incident involving the leaping fish was resolved by Qin Lang and his team."

"What?!" Lin Ping was stunned for a moment, his expression one of astonishment.

"Not only that," Zhang Hui chuckled, "Have you heard about the nightmare incident in Lanqiu City?"

"That was also resolved by Qin Lang and his team."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ping fell silent for a long time before finally speaking softly, "What do you think about me shamelessly asking that kid for help?"
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"Qin Lang, are we really going to give up?" Zhao Qian sighed. "I feel that Captain Lin and Mr. Zhang Hui are having a lot of headaches about the base."

"It might really be a tricky situation."

“It’s definitely going to be tricky,” Tang Yu said calmly. “The Rare Treasure Hunting Team is a criminal organization wanted throughout the entire Dongyun region. It’s said that even now, the association’s higher-ups don’t know who the captain of the Rare Treasure Hunting Team is.”

“A criminal organization that can outwit and outmaneuver the association for so long must be extraordinary.” Tang Yu’s tone shifted at this point.

"However, Captain Lin Ping has a point. This matter is still too dangerous for Qin Lang."

"If I were in his position, I probably wouldn't agree either."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang suddenly stopped and turned to look at Tang Yu beside him. "Sister Tang Yu, what if you were in my position?"

The surroundings seemed to quiet down.

A gentle breeze carried Tang Yu's powerful words.

“I will not hesitate to contact Meng Chang, infiltrate the hunting team, and help the association find the location of their hidden temporary base.”

(End of this chapter)