Chapter 942: Entering the Game, Tracking Old Knife

Next, the people dining in the restaurant began talking about what happened last night.

While casually chatting with these folks, Wang Zhaokai discreetly noted their characteristics.

The restaurant owner was a witness to last night’s incident, so his recounting was relatively objective, while the others embellished and spread hearsay.

Wang Zhaokai was the main force in embellishing the story here.

A bowl of noodles in bean sauce was eaten over half an hour, and as the mealtime gradually passed, people who weren’t eating also began leaving slowly.

The middle-aged man left first, and Wang Zhaokai looked at his departing figure before getting up to refill the tea.

Bam!

He accidentally bumped into the used dishes from the table where the middle-aged man had been sitting.

"Oh, sorry, Boss!"

The owner glanced over, and seeing nothing was broken, shook his head: "No worries, no worries!"

Wang Zhaokai casually picked up the teacup from that table.

He gave a signal to his partner, who nodded, and taking advantage of no one noticing, left the restaurant with the cup.

"Boss! Check, please!"

After leaving, Wang Zhaokai immediately returned to the Criminal Investigation Team.

"How was it?"

The colleague who arrived earlier had already handed the cup to the forensic police.

"Damn! Captain Wang, it’s a big fish!"

A big fish?

"How big?"

Wang Zhaokai asked.

How big?

The subordinate gestured with both hands: "As big as a shark!"

Ten minutes later, in the meeting room.

Wang Zhaokai reported: "Captain Lu, we spotted a big fish this time!"

Lu Chuan asked: "How big?"

"Heh, as big as a shark!"

After saying this, Wang Zhaokai operated the projector to display the dossier of a certain person.

"Old Knife! A major armed drug dealer wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization!"

Wang Zhaokai continued: "Old Knife used to be an enforcer in Uncle Kun’s crime syndicate."

"Back when Uncle Kun’s crime syndicate was at its peak, Old Knife was wanted by the International Criminal Police."

"He’s responsible for at least a dozen lives, but after Uncle Kun’s power disintegrated a decade ago, Old Knife disappeared and was never seen again."

"The International Criminal Police Organization suspects that after the collapse of Kun’s Study, Old Knife pledged allegiance to his son, the Smiling Tiger."

Smiling Tiger?

Lu Chuan frowned slightly.

The Tabby Cat has been undercover for 10 years just to gather information on the Smiling Tiger.

And now that Old Knife has appeared in Haizhou City, could it also mean that Smiling Tiger will show up in Haizhou City?

"Have you assigned someone to track him?"

Wang Zhaokai shook his head: "No."

"At the time in the restaurant, I wasn’t sure who he was, just had a feeling that when he was chatting, he seemed to be deliberately inquiring about last night’s incident, so I paid a bit more attention."

That was Wang Zhaokai’s plan.

The police can leak the news about capturing Zhao Kai. If his disappearance is related to certain individuals, then those people must try to figure out what happened last night.

And whether it’s the hospital or the local station, getting the full story is still relatively difficult, so sending someone to inquire at the restaurant where the incident happened is a pretty good idea.

So, Wang Zhaokai staked out at the restaurant during its busiest time.

Unexpectedly, by this stakeout, he caught a big fish.

Lu Chuan didn’t blame Wang Zhaokai for this.

After all, nobody knew Uncle Kun’s trusted Old Knife would appear in Haizhou City.

Moreover, considering the opponent’s experience and counter-surveillance skills, if Wang Zhaokai really sent an ordinary detective to follow him, they might well be discovered.

Although the person has vanished now, knowing their intention makes handling this much easier.

Lu Chuan began to analyze: "Since the person could go to the restaurant to inquire, it first proves that Zhao Kai is currently safe."

If something had already happened to him, there would be no need to gather information.

"Another question is why the person appeared in Haizhou City and, given Old Knife’s presence here, could Smiling Tiger also be here?"

This judgment... remains unclear to everyone.

The police still know too little about the opponent’s situation.

And the origin of this matter is still about finding Zhao Kai.

Although it can be basically judged that Zhao Kai is safe, his current hiding place and who is hiding him remain uncertain.

"What are your thoughts, everyone? Let’s discuss."

This time, Lu Chuan included Wang Zhaokai, Chen Jiang, and Sun Biao in the meeting.

Chen Jiang and Sun Biao had other tasks before, but now they have set them aside.

An internationally wanted criminal appearing in Haizhou City is no good thing, whatever the intent.

If they can capture him in Haizhou City, it would be a massive victory.

"Let’s track him first."

Chen Jiang offered his suggestion: "There are quite a few cameras near Happy Road, so we might track his location through surveillance."

"Regardless of what his purpose in Haizhou is, it’s apparent that he’s investigating Zhao Kai’s situation, so it’s quite likely Zhao Kai is with Old Knife. Find them, and I believe we can find Zhao Kai."

Sun Biao nodded: "I agree with Captain Chen’s opinion. Track him first, and then we’ll decide the next steps."

Wang Zhaokai also nodded: "I think it’s feasible, but the investigation must be conducted secretly. The key is not to alert the snake!"

"Though we confirm Old Knife’s presence in Haizhou City, how he arrived remains unknown. I suspect high chances he sneaked in, so whether he’s armed is also unclear, but likely he possesses lethal weapons."

Wang Zhaokai’s worries are indeed warranted. Old Knife, with his notorious reputation and being notified by the International Criminal Police Organization a decade ago, if he and the Smiling Tiger are together, whatever their objective in Haizhou City, it must be significant; otherwise, they wouldn’t risk their lives to sneak into the country.

Lu Chuan nodded; "Very well, this matter must remain confidential."

"Perhaps in seeking Zhao Kai, we haven’t loudly publicized it, but since they’ve gained the intelligence, it indicates they have channels of information, and it’s highly possible there’s an informer within our ranks."

Lu Chuan noticed why the opponent quickly learned about the police searching for Zhao Kai.

Logically, it’s merely an act by Lu Chuan’s team facilitating as a cover.

"I’ll personally lead this matter, and you three captains will cooperate."

"Yes!"

The High-tech Zone’s Criminal Investigation Team captain and three captains formed an investigation team. If Old Knife knew he had this level of attention, he should feel honored.