"oh?"

Seeing that Li Zhiqiang had no further questions, Guan Feng asked, "How much money do you think I should bring?"

Li Zhiqiang thought for a moment and said, "With your shuffling skills, you wouldn't be worthy of less than 100,000 or 200,000. But since this is your first time entering the game, being cautious will make you seem more like a veteran. I think 30,000 to 50,000 is about right."

Guan Feng nodded.

This number happens to be the permission granted by the team.

Guan Feng asked, "Is this casino clean?"

Li Zhiqiang asked, "What do you mean?"

Guan Feng asked, "Can I bring the money out with me if I win it?"

Li Zhiqiang has not yet answered.

Zheng Yuandong laughed and said, "Guan Feng, don't even think about winning money! Everyone in this place is a veteran, and there's a possibility of cheating. Finding the suspect is already a great success. As for the 30,000 yuan? Just consider it a necessary cost to solve the case. Like I said, don't feel pressured!"

He was worried that Guan Feng would be stingy with the money, so he spoke up to remind him.

Guan Feng nodded, but a bold idea was brewing in his mind: instead of waiting passively, why not actively attract the other party to come?

......

Time flies.

While Liu Shengguo and others were investigating clues about the thief, Guan Feng also took a nap in the office.

Six o'clock in the evening.

Everyone had already left work.

Guan Feng arrived at Zheng Yuandong's office.

"How was your rest?"

Zheng Yuandong looked at Guan Feng and asked.

Guan Feng nodded: "Everything is ready."

Zheng Yuandong instructed, "Safety first! There's no rush to take down this casino. It's best to lure all those gamblers out so we can strike them off from the brink."

Guan Feng said, "Don't worry, Captain, I'll ensure my safety." He then looked at Li Zhiqiang and asked, "How is it? Have you made contact?"

Li Zhiqiang hurriedly said, "I've already contacted them! Look! There's a venue tonight, but the specific address hasn't been sent out yet."

The group then looked at the chat interface.

On the night of the full moon, atop the Forbidden City!

Guan Feng asked, "Is this your code?"

Li Zhiqiang chuckled and said, "That's right! That's how people usually contact venues."

Guan Feng asked, "What time will the results be available?"

Li Zhiqiang said, "It usually has to be past midnight."

Guan Feng glanced at the time: "It's still early."

Li Zhiqiang said, "The main thing is, can't we wait until everyone is asleep? Especially you guys get off work!"

Guan Feng said, "In that case, let's eat first."

Zheng Yuandong said, "I'll order takeout."

A moment later.

The deliveryman brought beer, barbecue, crayfish, and other food to the door.

Guan Feng went to retrieve it himself.

A table was set up in the conference room.

Li Zhiqiang asked in surprise, "So lavish?"

Zheng Yuandong patted him on the shoulder, half explaining and half threatening, "You're solving a problem for our police this time, shouldn't we treat you to something nice? But Li Zhiqiang, let me make this clear first, Guan Feng is our team leader and a criminal investigation star in Hua'an! If you get into danger because of your lack of cooperation, I'll kill you even if it means taking off this uniform!"

Li Zhiqiang immediately swallowed hard: "This, this..."

He looked at the table full of spicy crayfish, unsure whether he should take a bite.

Zheng Yuandong then changed the subject, saying, "But as long as you cooperate properly, you'll be fine. However, if you're thinking of looking for something better while you're still employed, don't blame me!"

Li Zhiqiang quickly assured him, "Don't worry, if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be in this situation today. I hate them to death too, and I would never look for a better job while still employed. But Captain Zheng, what if Team Leader Guan is discovered by their own people? Then I..."

Guan Feng waved his hand and said, "That's my own problem, it has nothing to do with you!"

Li Zhiqiang was relieved.

The group started eating crayfish and drinking beer.

Normally, Guan Feng isn't allowed to drink while on duty, but this mission is special, and drinking some beer can actually increase his credibility.

He then started drinking freely.

The three of them drank and talked about the casino. With Li Zhiqiang's explanation, Guan Feng felt more confident about the trip.

......

Night falls.

Twelve o'clock.

Guan Feng and Li Zhiqiang walked out of the police station.

They hailed a taxi and headed to the east of the city.

The group chat kept beeping.

Guan Feng looked at the coded messages and asked, "They haven't left their positions yet?"

Li Zhiqiang chuckled and said, "That's usually how it is! Nobody knows the location until the very last moment. We'll just get off at the East City Expressway exit, and someone will come to pick us up."

Guan Feng nodded and sat in the back seat, closing his eyes to rest.

Ten minutes later.

Guan Feng opened his eyes.

"arrive?"

He glanced around.

The environment was pitch black, with only a few scattered streetlights, but they couldn't dispel the oppressive atmosphere.

This area is near the highway exit, and consists of low-lying villages and vast farmlands.

Further away are distant mountains and forests.

The other party's choice of this location clearly indicates that they had made preparations in advance.

Guan Feng asked, "How long has this been going on?"

Li Zhiqiang said, "It's been about two or three months, right? They're all driven by people from the city. Shh! Don't talk, they're here!"

As they were talking, a minivan drove up in the distance.

When the headlights shone on him, Guan Feng instinctively shielded his eyes with his hand.

Squeak!

The van 2 had already stopped in front of the two of them.

Two burly men jumped out of the car and flanked Guan Feng and Li Zhiqiang on either side, while another man got out from the passenger seat.

"Li Zhiqiang, is he the newcomer you were talking about? He looks unfamiliar."

The man glanced at Guan Feng and asked.

Li Zhiqiang quickly smiled and said, "Brother Li, this is his first time visiting Hongcheng. But don't worry, even though he looks unfamiliar, he's a pro. His card skills are amazing!" He gave a thumbs up.

Li Ge glanced at Guan Feng and asked, "Are you sure?"

Li Zhiqiang smiled and handed over a deck of cards.

Guan Feng calmly accepted it.

Splash!

He impressed everyone with just one shuffle of the cards.

Li Ge stared at Guan Feng and nodded, saying, "Alright! Get in the car! According to the rules, newcomers have to be checked first and then blindfolded when they enter for the first time. Since you're an old hand, you must have played a lot of games, so I don't need to explain the rules to you, right?"

Guan Feng nodded and said, "I know."

Li Ge nodded.

After checking Guan Feng's entire body, the two burly men escorted him to the car.

As soon as Guan Feng got on the bus, a black blindfold was put over his eyes.

The van started.

We drove on rural roads and bumped along rugged mountain roads.

About fifteen minutes.

"arrive!"

At Li Ge's command.

Two burly men removed Guan Feng's blindfold.

Guan Feng rubbed his eyes and looked around. This was a mountain forest, and the temporary house was set up.

Guan Feng asked, "Aren't these conditions a bit rudimentary?"

Li Ge said with a forced smile, "Things are a bit tense these days! I'm afraid you'll have to stay here for a few days. We'll go back to the city after this period is over."

"oh?"

Guan Feng's expression hardened.

What inside information do they know?