168: Who was the comrade who captured him in Chapter 163?

"Sigh! I hope a miracle can happen in these last four hours!"

The Minister sighed. Lin Qiangfeng could tell from his expression and tone that he didn't want to do this either.

But things hadn't developed in a positive direction. Someone always has to pay the price, and the people deserve an explanation.

As the Director of the Narcotics Bureau, having missed the opportunity to capture Liu Shaohua again, he had to take responsibility.

"Yeah, it would be great if a miracle happened."

Lin Qiangfeng was nearing despair. To him, miracles were idealistic notions and comforting words; he never placed his hopes on them.

"I'll go check on the progress in various regions again."

After filling the Minister's cup seventy percent full with hot water, he walked out of the lounge.

Ten o'clock.

Search operations were still in full swing everywhere, but there was still no progress at all.

Many people were gradually losing confidence.

"Could he have been ground to dust? All of Ruixiang and Tazhai have been dug up three feet deep. Even if he were buried, he should have been dug out by now!"

"Yeah! This is too weird! Is this Liu Shaohua not human? Is he a ghost? Can he just fly around everywhere?"

"Hahaha, have you gone crazy from searching? If he were a ghost, would he still need to manufacture ice to make money? What for?"

"What for? To buy more joss paper for his journey to the afterlife!"

"Hahahaha!"

Eleven o'clock.

Staff from the Ruixiang County Public Security Bureau discovered a clue.

"Municipal Bureau, Municipal Bureau, this is Ruixiang County Public Security Bureau. We found a trampled silver-banded krait on the hillside two kilometers from Tazhai Village. It's suspected to be Liu Shaohua's doing!"

When Zhao Gang, the Executive Deputy Director in charge of the Qianzhou City Public Security Bureau's dispatch and command, heard this news, he immediately gave the order.

"Ruixiang County, Ruixiang County, this is the Municipal Bureau. We have received your clue. Please strengthen your search along this line, increase manpower, and find the drug lord Liu Shaohua at all costs!"

After speaking, he took out his phone, intending to report this progress to the Provincial Department immediately, but he was stopped by Wen Zhengping of the Criminal Investigation Detachment.

"Director Zhao, stepping on a snake doesn't count as a clue. If you report it so blatantly, you'll become a laughingstock!"

Hearing Wen Zhengping's words, Zhao Gang felt they made sense and immediately put his phone down again.

"Then we'll wait until they find the person!"

"Mm! From the looks of it now, Ruixiang County is the most likely place to find Liu Shaohua!"

Eleven fifty-eight.

"No sign of Liu Shaohua found in the Southeast; preparing to assemble and withdraw!"

"No sign of Liu Shaohua found in Xijiang; preparing to assemble and withdraw!"

Hearing these two pieces of news, Lin Qiangfeng's face turned pale as he arrived at the entrance of the lounge area.

After hesitating for several seconds, he knocked and entered.

As soon as he went in, his head was weighed down by the heavy burden of thought and the truth of the cruel reality, making it impossible to lift.

Seeing this, Huang Xiao didn't need to speak to know the result.

"Sigh!"

He sighed, picked up the phone on the coffee table, found the Vice Premier's number in his contacts, and dialed.

Seeing this, Lin Qiangfeng slowly walked to the sofa stool nearby and sat down on the edge.

"Beep... beep... beep..."

To Lin Qiangfeng, the ringing in Huang Xiao's phone was like a death knell, making him fearful and nervous. He clenched his hands tightly, his palms drenched in sweat.

"Hello, Huang Xiao."

The call finally connected, and Lin Qiangfeng's heart tightened.

Huang Xiao felt the same and immediately responded.

"Good evening, leader. I'm truly sorry to disturb you so late!"

"Oh? From your tone, does that mean there's no good news??"

Was it that obvious?

Huang Xiao paused for a moment and immediately responded respectfully, "This responsi..."

Before he could finish the word "responsibility," the door to the lounge was suddenly pushed open, and Yuan Qing shouted with an excited face, "Found him! Found him!"

Lin Qiangfeng's expression was one of sudden shock. He stood up from the sofa with a start and looked at Yuan Qing in disbelief!

Huang Xiao was the same. His right hand shook, and he almost dropped his phone. In his haste, his finger accidentally pressed the hang-up button.

"Really??"

Yuan Qing: "It's true! Latest news from Qianzhou: the Yucheng Police Station of the Yucheng County Public Security Bureau has successfully captured the drug lord Liu Shaohua. The Provincial Department has already confirmed it with the Yucheng County Public Security Bureau and compared video and photos! It's definitely Liu Shaohua!"

"This, this, this... this is wonderful!" Lin Qiangfeng was so excited his lips trembled.

Huang Xiao's sorrow also turned to joy in an instant, and he redialed the Vice Premier's number.

"Leader! Sorry! The cell signal was bad just now!"

"Go ahead, I'm listening!"

A steady and powerful voice came from the phone.

Huang Xiao immediately responded excitedly, "Liu Shaohua! We've caught him!"

There was a clear pause on the other end of the line.

With a hint of curiosity amidst the joy, the voice asked, "Then why did you call me with such a dejected tone just now?"

"Hehe! Wasn't I trying to give you a surprise?"

"As long as it's not a late-night scare."

After saying that, he added another sentence.

"It's been over ten years, and he's finally caught. This way, we can give an account to both our superiors and the people!"

"Yes, leader."

"Alright, when I return to the capital, I'll put in a good word for you with the leadership. Now, get some rest early. All the comrades from both provinces have worked hard!"

"Yes. You should also rest early."

The call ended.

Meanwhile.

In the Beidaihe summer resort.

A high-ranking national-level official looked at the hung-up phone and suddenly smiled knowingly. "Look at my memory, I forgot to ask which unit and which comrade caught him!"

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Huang Xiao walked out of the lounge to the command center and asked Yuan Qing to contact the Yucheng County Public Security Bureau immediately to confirm Liu Shaohua's arrest again via video call.

"Minister, Director Lin, Director Yuan, and all other leaders, what I am filming now is the biggest drug lord of Gui Province, Liu Shaohua, who has been on the run for over ten years!"

"Come, Liu Shaohua, say hello to the Ministers."

In the interrogation room of the Yucheng Police Station, the phone camera was pointed at Liu Shaohua.

Liu Shaohua's expression was still gentle, and when he looked at the camera, he even revealed a harmless smile.

"Hello, leaders, I am Liu Shaohua!"

After speaking, his handcuffed hand waved at the camera.

In the command center.

Dozens of officials in white shirts couldn't help but laugh when they saw this image on the big screen.

Minister Huang Xiao also laughed and asked Yuan Qing, "Who is this comrade holding the phone for the video call?"

Yuan Qing immediately responded, "It's Yang Tian, the Director of the Yucheng Police Station in Yucheng County."

"Oh? Is it that Assistant Police Officer Yang Tian who recently received a first-class merit??"

"Yes, Minister!"

Yuan Qing looked at the camera and continued, "And according to the latest situation reported by the Qianzhou City Public Security Bureau, Yang Tian is the primary hero in the capture of Liu Shaohua!"

"What!!"

"Him again!!!"

Hearing Yuan Qing's words.

Huang Xiao, Lin Qiangfeng, and the other white-shirted officials were all dumbfounded.