The alloy gates on the third underground floor slid open to both sides with the low roar of the hydraulic system, revealing a weapons display warehouse that was hundreds of meters long.
The constant temperature system maintains the temperature at 18 degrees Celsius, and the air is filled with a mixed smell of gun oil, metal coolant and ozone.
Gu Yuxiao's wheelchair rolled over the non-slip steel floor and stopped in front of the weapon rack marked "A-01" - where twelve customized HK416 rifles were displayed.
The gun body is engraved with fine anti-slip grooves, a tactical rail is installed under the barrel, and the muzzle silencer shines with a cold and hard matte finish.
"Boss Gu, the 'Black Sea' special forces have completed the circular blockade of Xishan Villa." Ying knelt on one knee and presented a watch with a tactical display screen.
"Drone reconnaissance showed that Chao Zhenshan's private helicopter was parked on the North Lawn, and the crew was preparing to launch it."
Gu Yuxiao took the watch and slid his fingertips across the 3.5-inch screen to bring up the real-time thermal imaging map.
The buildings of Xishan Villa appeared in an orange-red outline on the screen, and twenty-eight heat source points were marked as blue skulls - they were the bodyguards placed by Ye Chenghai, and the hundreds of green light spots surrounding them were the commandos deployed by "Black Sea".
He turned his wheelchair to face the weapons rack, his eyes sweeping over a row of gleaming military daggers. "Inform the Canglong nuclear submarine to blockade the waters between 28°15' and 29°03' north latitude to prevent Gu Yumou from escaping on a yacht."
"Yes!" Ying handed the tactical headset to Gu Yuxiao, and the communication channel immediately heard a rustling sound of electricity. "Also, the encrypted communication request from President Chao and President Ye has been received."
Gu Yuxiao put on his headphones and heard Ye Qingliu's slightly hoarse voice coming through the airwaves, mixed with the ticking of medical equipment: "'Deep Sea' has taken control of all entrances and exits of the Ye's Building, and the freezing procedure for Ye Linyuan's overseas accounts is in progress."
Chao Youye's clear voice followed, and the faint roar of helicopter rotors could be heard in the background: "The Chao family board of directors has officially signed the power transfer document, and the outer defenses of the West Mountain Villa are collapsing."
"Very good." Gu Yuxiao turned his wheelchair and faced the Gu family emblem hanging on the weapon rack. It was a bronze badge engraved with an angry lion.
"At three o'clock sharp, we will close the net simultaneously. Remember, Chao Zhenshan must fall into Chao Shao's hands 'alive', Gu Yumou must be delivered to the 'Canglong' 'intact', and as for Ye Linyuan--" He paused, his fingertips stroking the tactical dagger on the armrest of the wheelchair.
"Let him carefully recall every transaction with Chao Zhenshan in the interrogation room."
Ye Qingliu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, letting the golden glow of the setting sun shine on his pale face.
The bloodstains on the chest had soaked through the silk shirt, forming a dark brown pattern on the fabric, like some strange totem.
He looked at the crowds surging on the street below. Those tiny figures were distorted on the glass curtain wall, just like the relatives who were pursuing interests in his eyes.
"Mr. Ye, the 'Deep Sea' special forces have arrived outside the Xishan Villa and completed the handover of defense zones with the 'Black Sea'."
Awei handed over a cup of warm glucose solution.
"The eldest lady is interrogating Ye Linyuan. He has confessed all the details of his transaction with Chao Zhenshan, including the location of the explosives and the list of bribed crew members."
Ye Qingliu took the cup but didn't drink. He just stared at the water droplets condensing on the cup wall. "Have her edit the interrogation video and highlight the part where Chao Zhenshan asked to 'eliminate Mu Xinrong'. I want to give this 'gift' to Chao Youye when he officially takes over the Chao family."
His voice was soft, yet contained a chilling coldness.
The setting sun outside the window gradually sank into the horizon, dyeing the sky blood red.
Ye Qingliu raised his hand and pressed it on the glass. The warmth from his fingertips covered the glass with a thin layer of mist. He slowly drew the word "night", and then drew "morning" and "look" next to it.
"Mr. Ye, Mr. Gu and Mr. Chao have communication requests." Awei reminded.
Ye Qingliu turned and walked towards the holographic projection platform, and the images of Chao Youye and Gu Yuxiao appeared at the same time.
Chao Youye sat on the leather seat of the helicopter, the plaster on her left arm glowing coldly under the cabin light. Gu Yuxiao was still sitting in a wheelchair, with the metal shelves of the Gu family's armory in the background.
"Are you all ready?" Ye Qingliu asked, his voice trembling slightly due to the injury to his lungs.
"'Black Sea' is in place." Gu Yuxiao's reflection nodded slightly, "It's impossible to escape to Zhenshan even if you have wings."
The image of Chao Youye turned the chair, and the outline of Xishan Villa passed by the window: "My people have taken control of the Chao family mansion, and Chao Zhenshan's confidants are being arrested one by one."
He paused, a cold light flashing in his gray-blue eyes, "At three o'clock sharp, I will personally 'welcome' Grandpa."
"Then... let's get started."
Ye Qingliu raised his hand and cut off the call. He walked to the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of whiskey that had been sealed for years, and poured himself a glass.
Chao Youye's exclusive helicopter landed on the lawn of Xishan Villa, and the air waves raised by the rotors rolled the fallen leaves on the ground into vortexes.
He walked down the helicopter with the help of Ling Yue, and the plaster on his left arm was particularly eye-catching in the twilight.
In front of him was the complex of buildings where the Chao family had lived for generations. The flying eaves and brackets cast long shadows in the setting sun, and the air was filled with the mixed smell of aged sandalwood and gunpowder.
"Mr. Chao, the people from 'Dark River' have controlled all entrances and exits. Chao Zhenshan is trapped in the study on the third floor of the main building." Ling Yue handed over a submachine gun.
"Black Sea's commandos are on standby at the periphery, ready to storm at any time."
Chao Youye pushed away the gun that was handed to him and walked straight towards the main building.
The main building's door was ajar, and the silence inside was eerie. Chao Youye pushed open the door. On the rosewood screen at the entrance was carved the Chao family's ancestral motto: "Loyalty and courage are passed down from generation to generation, and integrity is established in the world."
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