"Discipline Inspection Commission has received the message. The operation begins now," reported a voice from behind the walkie-talkie.

Many people were waiting in the command center for the result, but it was not easy to come by, and ample patience was required.

At that moment, Ling Zhenfei spotted Han Lian. Han Lian, dressed in her police uniform, stood at the back of the crowd, also watching the progress of events on the large screen mounted on the wall.

"I really didn't expect to be on a mission with Officer Han today."

Han Lian glanced at Ling Zhenfei and coldly smiled, "I didn't realize your connections were so strong, to have ties within the investigative team."

Han Lian was surprised, as were others; many had heard that members of the investigative team would come for an investigation, but no one knew exactly where the team was, whether they had actually arrived in Binyang, or how a man with no background had become so well-connected with the investigative team.

"It can't be helped; who else is as busy as I am? By the way, you look really beautiful in your uniform," Ling Zhenfei said softly, genuinely moved, next to Han Lian.

Han Lian looked at him with a peculiar expression and said, "You've seen me in uniform before, why do you choose now to start flattering me?"

Although Han Lian said this, the smile on her face could not hide the joy in her heart. She stood straight, her heroic spirit and the vigor of a woman in uniform boldly on display.

"Report to headquarters, Zhou Yang and related personnel have been captured, over!"

People in the hall exclaimed in surprise. Then Long Hai quickly responded, "Headquarters received. Please proceed according to the original plan."

After speaking, he used the walkie-talkie again: "Plan A, Phase Two, implementation begins."

"The prosecutor's office received, currently proceeding according to the original plan!"

"The court received! Currently proceeding according to the original plan!"

"Police department received, currently proceeding to arrest the related personnel as per the original plan!"

"..."

This multi-department operation targeted the municipal government's subordinate agencies, including grassroots cadres. The names were clearly written on the list, presenting irrefutable evidence, now regardless of the severity of the issues, the decision was to arrest first.

At that moment, Long Hai looked at Han Lian and said, "Officer Han, it's almost time for your department to move. Get ready, the task is arduous and you must not let anyone escape."

"Guaranteed to complete the mission," Han Lian replied with a resolute expression, brimming with confidence.

After finishing her words, Han Lian walked towards the door. Ling Zhenfei, who hadn't said anything, followed her out. He originally came to help Long Hai clean up the Imperial Palace Club. Who would have thought that Han Lian would be the one commanding? Thus, he now had an additional task: to protect Han Lian.

The Imperial Palace Club is a private club and an illegal establishment. Now that the government was taking action against it, theoretically, the people inside could only scurry about like frightened mice. However, if people like Zhu Qiang and Feng Kai tried to escape, that might not be the case.

If Zhu Qiang and the others attempted to flee, they would undoubtedly clash directly with Han Lian's team. Although the police were fully prepared, Zhu Qiang and his companions were no ordinary people; they were all skilled martial artists with cultivation, and nobody knew what could happen when they took action.

From the several confrontations with Zhu Qiang and others, it was evident that their group was large in number, and both Zhu Qiang and Feng Kai possessed mid-stage Mingmu strength. Ordinary police officers were simply no match for them, and they were armed. If a melee broke out, the consequences were unimaginable.

Ling Zhenfei followed Han Lian into her car, his mind preoccupied with the events about to unfold as the vehicle headed straight towards the Imperial Palace Club.

"Do you still remember the agreement we made that once at the entrance of the Imperial Palace Club?" Ling Zhenfei suddenly asked Han Lian.

Han Lian nodded, her voice tinged with embarrassment, "Of course I remember. That night I applied to raid the Imperial Palace Club, but I didn't expect the request to be denied, and I was even put in solitary confinement. Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Ling Zhenfei didn't reply but merely showed a bitter smile. He was reminded again of Zhuo Yue. Like today, that day he and Han Lian had first gone to the outside of the Imperial Palace Club to wait for Zhuo Yue. Today, he was again sitting in the same car with Han Lian, but the difference was, Zhuo Yue was already dead.

"I know you are thinking of Journalist Zhuo Yue again. Today, we flattened the Imperial Palace Club and captured everyone inside, bringing them to justice. It could be considered a vindication for Journalist Zhuo Yue," Han Lian said, looking at Ling Zhenfei as if reading his mind to comfort him.

Just then, a voice came through the walkie-talkie, "Chief Han, you can proceed now."

Han Lian quickly responded, "Han Lian received, moving immediately."

Han Lian picked up another walkie-talkie and shouted into it, "Little Wu, begin the operation. Seal all the entrances and exits of the Imperial Palace Club. But don't stir up the snake. Capture anyone trying to go in or out first."

"Received!"

As the voice from the walkie-talkie transmitted, Ling Zhenfei knew that the direct assault on the Imperial Palace Club had begun. Now that all the entrances and exits of the club were blocked, once other departments were all in place, they were set to completely obliterate the establishment.

The car quickly arrived on the street outside the Imperial Palace Club and stopped just outside that area.

As soon as the car stopped, someone approached it, clearly recognizing Han Lian's car and purposely came to meet her.

"Captain Han, all four gates of the Imperial Palace Club are now under our control. We will not let anyone out if they come from inside, but no one has come out yet."

Han Lian nodded and said, "Make sure not to stir up the snake. Other departments are busy capturing suspects all around. Our mission now is not to capture those inside but to block them in. As long as no one alerts them, those inside probably don't know what has happened."

"Alright, I'll report to you if anything happens." The man said before turning and leaving.

Ling Zhenfei felt a slight pang of unease and said to Han Lian, "Don't be so optimistic. The entire city of Binyang is stirred up, are you so sure no one has tipped off Zhu Qiang and his people?"

Han Lian remained highly confident, "This plan remains secret because the investigation team is exceptional. They have already identified everyone connected to the Imperial Palace Club. Before the meeting earlier, those individuals were already apprehended. There's no way they could have sent any message."

It was no wonder Han Lian was so confident; there was indeed such a reason.

"I think you are blindly confident. How can you be so sure there were no oversights in this list?"

When Ling Zhenfei finished speaking, Han Lian was momentarily taken aback. She was very aware of Ling Zhenfei's capabilities, and his words made her reconsider.

"Are you saying that the Imperial Palace Club has already received the message?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Not only have they received the message, but it's very likely that they have already prepared to break through. You need to be prepared in advance; otherwise, we will definitely suffer losses."

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