Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Clatter."

Xiao Zhan lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said, "Ling Xiao sent me the video."

Xia Keke asked in surprise, "Is it Ling Xiao, the criminal investigation captain at the branch office?"

Xiao Zhan: "Yes, but he has now been transferred to the position of head of the criminal investigation branch of the municipal bureau."

Xia Keke asked curiously, "Is he one of yours?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head: "No."

Xia Keke: "Then how did he get such a video?"

Why would he send you the video?

"This video is enough to plunge the Qi family into utter ruin. If Qi Jingtian finds out, he will surely die."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm also wondering why Ling Xiao would send me the video?"

He paused for a moment and then said, "Logically speaking, Ling Xiao should not be promoted or given important positions because he was implicated in Li Chaobing's matter. Qi Jingtian promoted him to such an important position as the head of the criminal police branch. He should be loyal to Qi Jingtian. Disloyalty is the most taboo thing in officialdom, especially betrayal, which is a major taboo."

"Could it be that Qi Jingtian instructed him to send it to me?"

Xia Keke: "Zhang Guoqiang just called and said that Qi Jingtian brought her car into the entrance of the Mahavira Hall. It seems that he used her car to send Liu Shiyuan and Miki Hirofu away from Yonghe Temple."

Xiao Zhan: "Qi Jingtian's tactic of feigning weakness was brilliant. I ask you, who would dare to stop and inspect her car?"

Xia Keke sneered, "As long as the evidence is conclusive, I dare to stop the car and check it. Does Qi Jingtian think she can cover up everything?"

Xiao Zhan said thoughtfully, "Boss A specifically instructed me not to fall out with Qi Jingtian, so it's not time to completely break ties with Qi Jingtian yet."

"Could there be another story behind this?"

"Beep beep beep".

Just then, Xia Keke's phone rang again. It was Zhang Guoqiang calling again. After answering, Zhang Guoqiang said, "Director Xia, two minutes ago, Qi Jingtian got into a special car with two monks. Because the drone was flying high, and the two monks were deliberately keeping their heads down, and they got into the car quickly, we couldn't see their faces clearly. Now the car is entering the Beijing-Huaihua Expressway from the Second Ring Road. As you instructed, one drone is following and monitoring in real time. I'm leading a team in three cars, keeping a distance behind them, in case we get too close and Qi Jingtian notices us."

Xia Keke: "Captain Zhang, you did a great job."

"Continue to monitor the situation and report back to me immediately if anything develops."

Zhang Guoqiang: "Understood."

Xia Keke put down her phone and said to Xiao Zhan, "Qi Jingtian's car got on the Beijing-Huaihua Expressway. Besides Qi Jingtian, there were two monks in the car, who should be Liu Shiyuan and Miki Hongfu, who were in disguise."

"I'm just curious, what are they going to Huairou for?"

Xiao Zhan's eyes flickered a few times before he said, "It seems Qi Jingtian is really determined to go down this dark path."

"Yonghe Temple and Hongluo Temple are two important temples in the capital. There is a saying among the people that Yonghe Temple is for men and Hongluo Temple is for women. Since Tanzhe Temple and Yonghe Temple have both become pawns of Liu Shiyuan, I think Hongluo Temple will hardly escape the same fate."

Xia Keke said, "You know what, Liu Shiyuan's thinking is really unconventional. The three most famous temples in the capital are located in three different directions. Two of them are in the mountains in the suburbs. Tanzhe Temple is in the southwest and Hongluo Temple is in the northeast. The other one, Yonghe Temple, is in the city center. The three of them are connected in a straight line and correspond to each other. Yonghe Temple is like a bull's head, and Tanzhe Temple and Hongluo Temple are like two sharp bull horns."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Your analogy is very insightful!"

Xia Keke: "Xiao Zhan, let's go support Zhang Guoqiang and his men. Given Liu Shiyuan's cunning and ruthless methods, Zhang Guoqiang doesn't have enough manpower, and I'm afraid they won't be able to handle it."

Xiao Zhan: "Okay, we'll set off in five minutes."

Xiao Zhan waved to Shen Jun, who was not far away.

Shen Jun hurried over and asked, "Instructor, what's the matter?"

Xiao Zhan: "Go and get ready. We're leaving in five minutes. Bring a sniper rifle and mountain/jungle combat gear."

Shen Jun's eyes sharpened instantly, and he asked excitedly, "Yes, I'll go prepare right away. Who are we facing this time?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "You little rascal, you're like you've taken some kind of stimulant the moment you talk about war."

Shen Jun chuckled and said, "Sniping those few ninjas wasn't enough. We need a real, intense battle to get the most out of it."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "You have violent tendencies, kid."

"Beep beep beep".

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan's phone rang.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly upon seeing the caller ID. After answering, he asked, "What can I do for you, Staff Officer Yuan?"

Yuan Hongjun's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Team Leader Xiao, it's an emergency. We've obtained intelligence through secret channels that the five members of the Human Butcher Squad are hiding inside Hongluo Temple. Our special operations team is already on its way."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan immediately understood, thinking to himself, "No wonder Liu Shiyuan went to Huairou; he was there to join up with the Butcher Squad. Perfect timing to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

Xiao Zhan: "I'm setting off immediately. Staff Officer Yuan, do not take any action until I arrive. My target is suspected to be on his way to Hongluo Temple, and there is a person with a very special identity among them. We are currently investigating whether this person is friend or foe. It is best not to take any action until we receive the information, so as not to accidentally harm our own people."

On the other end of the phone, Yuan Hongjun hesitated for a moment before asking, "What do you mean by 'person with special status'?"

Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Chief Qi Jingtian of the Municipal Public Security Bureau is with my target."

After a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, Yuan Hongjun said, "It seems the problem is much more complicated and serious than we imagined."

Xiao Zhan: "Yes, I will report to Deputy Chief of Staff Wan and Minister Bai immediately. It would be best to get accurate information. Also, I will set off immediately to get closer to you. Please keep in touch."

Yuan Hongjun: "Keep in touch."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Zhan asked Xia Keke, "Are you alright with your injuries?"

Xia Keke's pretty face darkened as she said, "Xiao Zhan, who do you think you are? Is this even considered an injury? I had an injury many times worse than this before, and I endured it until I completed the mission before going to the hospital for treatment. I'm perfectly fine now!"

Xiao Zhan's expression hardened as he said, "You can go if you want, but you must follow my orders."

Xia Keke: "Okay."

Xiao Zhan: "You'll be in charge of intelligence analysis and logistical support this time. Otherwise, don't go. The Human Butcher Squad is India's most elite special forces. I don't want anything to happen to you. I have to be responsible for your life."

Xia Keke's heart warmed instantly, and she nodded without hesitation, saying, "No problem. As long as I can participate in this operation, I am willing to be responsible for intelligence and logistical support, which is also an important part of ensuring combat effectiveness."

Xiao Zhan: "As long as you keep your word."

Xia Keke rolled her eyes and said with dissatisfaction, "Xiao Zhan, how many times have we cooperated? When have I ever let you down?"

At this moment, Qin Huanhuan walked over and asked, "Shen Jun said you were going out?"

Xiao Zhan: "There's an urgent matter I need to attend to."

Qin Huanhuan: "What's the rush? Aren't you going to rest during the New Year holiday?"

Xiao Zhan: "The more others take a break, the busier some people are. There's no way around it. There's no such thing as a peaceful life in this society. It's just that some people are silently bearing the burden."

"You stay home with Mom and your aunt."

"I'll come back as soon as I've finished my business."

Qin Huanhuan looked at Xiao Zhan with deep affection and said, "Husband, I'll wait for you to come back."