Stop it, the country really can't fit any more bans on the domestic entertainment industry.

Chen Gang removed his index finger from the left mouse button.

With a crisp click of the button, a detailed application for combat readiness was sent to the terminal server of the Provincial Anti-Drug Brigade through the internal secure network.

Chen Gang's chest slowly receded.

He let out a long breath of pent-up frustration.

However, the successful submission of this report did not bring him any relief.

in contrast.

The process of waiting for approval is the real psychological torment.

Chen Gang pulled out a shriveled pack of cigarettes from the drawer, took one out, and put it in his mouth.

With a "snap".

The lighter's gears rubbed together, producing a cluster of blue flames.

He took a deep breath, the pungent smoke flowing into his lungs through his trachea, keeping his mind highly alert in the stifling air.

He stood up.

He left his desk and began pacing back and forth in the spacious office.

Chen Gang walked to the huge map of Dongda's administrative divisions hanging on the side wall of the office.

He stopped and looked up.

My gaze passed over those bustling inland cities and landed directly on the very edge of the southwestern border.

His gaze was fixed intently on that three-sided slope area.

At this moment, Chen Gang's heart was burning with desire.

It was a fighting spirit deeply ingrained in the very marrow of the anti-drug police.

He spent more than a decade working on the front lines of grassroots anti-drug operations.

I have witnessed too many tragedies caused by drugs, resulting in the destruction of families and the loss of lives.

This time.

This was absolutely a grand battle that would go down in the annals of anti-drug history.

If only I could personally participate in this top-secret operation to sever the source of the virus.

He felt that wearing this police uniform for the rest of his life was completely worthwhile.

Chen Gang wished he could sprout wings right now and fly directly to that perilous border line.

Go and participate in the deployment.

To participate in the arrest.

Go and have a real fight with those vicious armed drug traffickers.

Instead of being trapped in this office at the municipal bureau, staring blankly at the map on the wall, as is the case now.

Time passed by, second by second.

The second hand of the wall clock seemed to strike Chen Gang's taut nerves with every tick.

He walked back to his desk.

He reached out and picked up the enamel teacup that was printed with "Serve the People".

The tea inside had long since gone cold, and the tea leaves had turned bitter.

But he took a big gulp without a care, trying to suppress the anxiety in his heart.

The ashtray was already piled high with four or five extinguished cigarette butts.

Chen Gang sat back down in his chair.

His right hand gripped the mouse tightly, and he clicked the page refresh button almost every half minute.

He stared intently at the internal email on his computer screen.

This fear of loss made it impossible for him to concentrate on handling the other cases at hand.

The provincial department's approval process is always rigorous and swift.

"Especially given this state of emergency, the approval results should be available very quickly."

Chen Gang silently deduced the scenario in his mind.

He had even started planning in his mind how to quickly hand over his current work and what equipment to bring to the front line once his application was approved.

Just then.

"Beep beep beep".

Two crisp and urgent system notification sounds suddenly rang out in the quiet office.

In the lower right corner of the computer screen, an envelope icon indicating that a new email had arrived popped up instantly.

Chen Gang's body tensed up suddenly.

His breathing stopped for a moment.

A layer of slippery cold sweat involuntarily appeared on my palms.

His fingers, which were holding the mouse, were trembling slightly.

Chen Gang swallowed hard.

Filled with anticipation and nervousness, he quickly moved the cursor to the icon and double-clicked to open it.

The screen image changes.

This is an encrypted reply email from the command center of the Provincial Anti-Drug Brigade.

Chen Gang's eyes scanned the email title eagerly.

Then, the discussion turned to the main content of the text.

however.

As the saying goes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

The brief reply email did not contain the action instructions that Chen Gang had been expecting.

There was no order for him to immediately report to the border.

What catches the eye.

The word "rejected" was clearly displayed.

turn down.

These two words were like a bucket of ice water poured directly over Chen Gang's head.

It instantly extinguished the fighting spirit burning within him, leaving not even a spark.

Chen Gang stared blankly at the two words on the screen.

My gaze lingered on it for a long time.

He opened his mouth, feeling his throat go dry.

In the end, all that could be uttered was a heavy sigh filled with helplessness and bitterness.

Not long after.

He gradually regained his composure after the initial shock and disbelief.

Chen Gang leaned back in his chair, his face looking somewhat ashen.

He actually had a vague premonition about this when he was writing the report.

He knew it very well.

I'm not qualified.

The threshold for participating in such a crucial and far-reaching operation is simply too high.

He understood what kind of people were able to join this major operation.

Those were the top anti-drug vanguards drawn from elite units across the province and even the country.

It is the true sharpest force.

There are special forces soldiers there who are proficient in tropical jungle warfare.

There are elite detectives who can infiltrate even in dire situations.

There are tactical command experts who have handled countless large-scale situations.

These people are all top elites who have fought countless battles and crawled out of piles of corpses.

Compared to these truly top-tier forces.

As a captain of the municipal bureau, Chen Gang's abilities are beyond doubt.

He was also an expert in the fight against drugs in the city.

but.

Faced with this arrest operation led by the provincial department.

He lacked field experience in border operations and professional training in dealing with large-scale armed conflicts.

His resume is very impressive, especially considering it's within the municipal bureau.

However, they are still far from meeting the selection criteria for this major operation.

This is a difference in hard requirements.

There is no room for taking any chances.

After submitting the application.

It was rejected so ruthlessly.

They didn't even give me a chance for an interview or assessment.

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Chen Gang.

Chen Gang felt as if all the strength in his body had been completely drained away at that moment.

He dejectedly released his grip on the mouse.

He collapsed into his office chair as if he had lost all support.

The large black swivel chair made a dull thud as he moved.

Chen Gang stared dejectedly at the darkened computer screen.

A bitter smile appeared on his lips.

He sat there quietly, his mind replaying the events of the past few days.

in fact.

That's why he was so eager to apply to participate in this operation.

A large part of the reason was that he was provoked by Lao Zou and others.

Old Zou, Zou Jiulong.

An old police officer who had long since retired due to health reasons and could only handle trivial matters at the police station.

Zhang and Lao Liu, among others.

These are all ordinary local police officers who patrol the area every day on electric bikes.

These are just a few grassroots police officers who don't even usually get involved in major cases.

They actually managed to capture the notorious gangster Zhao Zhihai.

In the context of Chen Gang's career, isn't this a living miracle?

A few police officers were able to accomplish this incredible feat without any heavy firepower support.

How could Chen Gang, the legitimate head of the anti-drug squad, not be itching to get involved?

Even a retired veteran like Lao Zou can experience a second spring in his career.

"Even a celebrity like Li Mo'an managed to sneak around the den of thieves and ultimately give Zhao Zhihai away as a gift without any consequences."

"Since Lao Zou and his team can create miracles..."

"Then why can't I?"

This was the pent-up energy Chen Gang had been holding in while submitting his application.

He didn't want to be outdone by his former comrades.

He felt that as long as he could join the action, he would be able to.

With his years of experience and hard work.

Perhaps they can create their own miracle in the final operation of this fan leader conference.

Let's catch a few big fish.

Let's give the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Anti-Drug Brigade a good thrashing.

but.

But harsh reality dealt him a heavy blow.

He didn't expect it.

He submitted his application to join the fight with great enthusiasm.

As a result, they didn't even get the chance to sit at the table or enter the battlefield.

Let alone creating miracles.

He was even deprived of the chance to go to the front lines for a quick look.

This is a profound sense of powerlessness.

Chen Gang leaned back in his chair.

"No, there's no miracle here either."