A seaside villa in Binhai.
Inside the villa, Miss Shen sat in the spacious and bright living room, her pure white loungewear gently clinging to her graceful figure, like a fairy walking on clouds, inadvertently exuding an indescribable elegance and leisure.
Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, dappling her body and adding a warm golden hue to the tranquil scene.
The teacup in her hand was steaming, and the aroma of tea rose gently, perfectly complementing the serene expression on her face, as if the whole world had stood still.
Miss Shen has been in an exceptionally good mood lately, for no other reason than that her meticulously planned underground lottery business is in full swing.
In this coastal city, the family has quietly established a vast illegal lottery network, permeating every corner of the city from the streets to the most hidden places.
Every day, as night falls, those clandestine transactions take place quietly in the shadows, with money flowing into her account like water, to the point that her fingers would cramp slightly from the frequent movements when she counted the money.
This unexpected wealth filled her with boundless imagination for the future.
Just as Miss Shen was immersed in a sweet dream, a sudden screech of brakes broke the tranquility outside the door.
A BMW pulled up in front of the villa at an impressive speed, its body gleaming like a jewel in the sunlight, yet unable to conceal the anxiety and unease of the people inside.
The car door was suddenly pushed open, and Cindy, a woman who had just returned from studying abroad and exuded the air of an urban elite, hurriedly got out of the car.
She wore a well-tailored office lady suit, and her black high heels clicked on the ground, each step revealing her tension and urgency.
Unlike her usual confident self, Cindy's face was grim, and her eyes flashed with anger and worry.
Cindy practically rushed into the villa, heading straight for Miss Shen.
"Something's happened!" There was a slight, almost imperceptible tremor in his voice, clearly shocked by some sudden turn of events.
"My best friend, she's gone missing!" Cindy's words were like a heavy hammer, instantly shattering Miss Shen's beautiful dream.
Miss Shen's teacup wobbled slightly, spilling tea onto her pure white loungewear, leaving a barely noticeable stain, much like her mood at that moment, shrouded in a sudden gloom.
"How could this be?" Miss Shen asked in surprise, her relaxed smile instantly freezing.
Cindy took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "I called her, but no one answered. I was worried that something might have happened to her."
"I asked her to take care of that kid; it must be related to this matter."
Cindy said with certainty.
"So many people were mobilized, and you still haven't taken care of him? Didn't I tell you to send over a batch of weapons? You can't even kill him with guns?"
Miss Shen looked displeased.
These weapons were obtained by his own family and smuggled over through the family's docks; he just wanted to kill that kid.
In the end, the person wasn't killed, but they disappeared?
Cindy doesn't know either.
"You're putting me in a difficult position. If we're caught smuggling weapons, how will the Shen family continue to make money here? If she disappears, then so be it."
Miss Shen didn't want to trouble anyone.
"She's my brother's girlfriend."
One sentence was enough to make Miss Shen frown.
Miss Shen made a phone call, and soon the housekeeper arrived with a group of people.
"Just find that gang leader."
Since that's the case, then we should go and search for it.
Cinyd nodded.
The two people came out, and the butler outside had prepared bodyguards.
Now, more than a dozen vehicles are heading straight for that no-man's-land.
At this moment, in the no-man's-land on the edge of the city, the usual hustle and bustle and chaos were replaced by an unusual atmosphere of tension.
This area, due to its unique geographical location and the vacuum of legal oversight, has long been a breeding ground for various illegal activities.
However, today, an unprecedented large-scale operation is taking place here.
Under Li Fu's leadership, a team composed of elite forces from the municipal bureau quickly assembled. They were fully armed and solemn.
The target of this operation is not stateless illegal immigrants—although they are frequent visitors here and are quite difficult to deal with because their passports are often torn up, making it difficult to find a suitable country for repatriation even if they are caught.
But today, a more significant discovery has changed everything.
Intelligence indicates that a large amount of weaponry is hidden in this chaotic area, a piece of news that could shake the entire city and even the country.
The presence of weapons indicates that someone is attempting to establish their own sphere of influence in this legal blind spot, or may even be planning more serious criminal activities.
This is not only a challenge to social order, but also a direct threat to national security.
At Li Fu's command, a large number of police officers surged into the no-man's-land like a tide, quickly surrounding the target building.
Li Fu personally led a small team and stormed into the building suspected of containing weapons.
When they stepped into the dark and damp room, the sight before them made them gasp – piles of guns and ammunition were scattered all over the floor, from pistols to rifles, and even some heavy weapons, enough to equip a small armed force.
Li Fu's face was ashen, his heart filled with anger and shock.
The presence of these weapons suggests that someone is secretly plotting a sinister conspiracy.
Immediately order the police to confiscate these dangerous weapons and thoroughly search every corner for any possible clues.
At the same time, Li Fu was also secretly pondering.
The appearance of this batch of weapons was by no means accidental.
Behind this must be a complex chain of interests and powerful forces supporting it.
With the operation completed, Li Fu led his men away. As for other issues, those were matters for the higher-ups to handle.
Zhang Fan had been watching from the corner the whole time; these things were all meant to be used against him.
Although I am not afraid, my brothers will be hurt, so I still have to confiscate them.
Just as he was about to leave, another convoy arrived. Upon seeing Miss Shen in the car, Zhang Fan seemed to realize who was behind his scheme.
Or is it her?
They actually used weapons?
The convoy stopped, and two women got out, escorted by bodyguards.
The two looked around and then went inside.
Soon, a gang leader rushed in from outside.
He lowered his head, terrified, because the weapons he had just acquired had been confiscated.
The task cannot be completed now.
The gang leader approached the two women with his head bowed.
"Where did my best friend go? She disappeared right here."
Cindy looked at the gang leader.
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