Chapter 618: The Black and White of the Gloves

Book Chapter 618: The Gloves Are Black and White (Update 1)

Guofeng Security Service Company, established in 2015 for government agencies, groups, and enterprises, provides paid security personnel for guarding, patrolling, protection, escort, personal security, safety inspections, and technical security prevention services…

In the National Security meeting room, ten group leaders had gathered, their eyes fixed on the projection screen at the front. Lin

Except for one Special Forces member giving a report, the room was enveloped in a heavy silence.

Other than the sound of breathing, the occasional hiss of a cigarette could be heard.

After our investigation, we discovered serious discrepancies with the company.

For instance, most security companies in the country tend to hire ex-military personnel… yet this company stands apart, recruiting many idlers.

Over the past five years, in 17 missing persons cases, 15 of the missing individuals had once worked for this company.

What’s even stranger about these cases is that their disappearances followed an almost identical pattern – no records of entering or leaving the Capital, no use of transportation, no online banking traces, and not even a glimpse caught by the Tianyan Surveillance Camera. It defies logic.

Of course, these are well-known missing persons cases in the Capital… and after two days of investigation, 26 permanent and transient residents from other provinces have also vanished…

Xiao Yu silently smoked as he pondered over the findings in the Special Forces report.

Forty-plus disappearances over five years hardly register as significant.

Yet in recent years, the nation has seen an average of ten thousand disappearances annually – a truly staggering figure.

Compared to that, a few dozen vanishings seem trivial.

But such a comparison doesn’t capture the full picture.

Everyone knows that in the Dragon Kingdom, human life is critically important.

For instance, in criminal cases, incidents with more than two deaths are escalated to major cases.

This is why National Security recently noticed irregularities in the Capital’s missing persons and began their investigation.

Soon after, they uncovered the matter concerning Guofeng Company…

“Background, huh?”

Once the Special Forces finished their report, Xiao Yu stubbed out his cigarette and asked in a cold tone.

Many might not fully understand the concept of ‘security services.’

This isn’t a business that just anyone can venture into.

It requires legal approval from the Provincial Department.

And it must operate under police supervision.

In a city like the Capital, consider the kind of background needed to set up a security company.

“No background!”

The Special Forces member’s expression turned odd as he slightly shook his head.

“Whose gloves are these?” Xiao Yu chuckled.

The other group leaders sneered in agreement.

According to Xiao Yu, these ‘gloves’ are split into black and white.

No matter how dark or light, they’re simply tools for dirty work.

They’re meant for people with connections to handle the grim tasks.

But regardless of one’s background or prominence,

as soon as the national security line is crossed,

you’ll quickly learn just how sharp National Security’s blade can be!

“Find out.”

Xiao Yu issued the order, “Whoever it is, bring him in!”

The expressions of all the group leaders suddenly turned grim as they stared at Xiao Yu in astonishment.

The Special Forces member first looked stunned, his face flushing instantly as he snapped to attention, “Yes!”

The other group leaders exchanged wary glances, noticing the unusual looks on their colleagues’ faces.

It was as if they could hear their own pounding hearts.

It signified that this issue touched on very high stakes.

For the youth, whose pride often counts for more than life itself, their adrenaline was running high.

What kind of clueless attitude has Little Brother picked up?

No, Xiao Yu’s intelligence is widely regarded as top-notch within National Security.

Though he appears young, his handling of matters is even more meticulous than some middle-aged men.

This is absolutely not the kind of style Xiao Yu usually adopts…

“Little Brother, what’s the situation?”

Wang Dong, looking puzzled, voiced the question on behalf of his peers.

“The simplest and most direct method… to tip off the enemy.”

Xiao Yu pulled out a cigarette, lit it calmly, and took a drag. “Start by probing Guofeng—see who steps forward. If all is well, it’ll likely be just some minor players, or even those no one supervises. But if there’s trouble, expect someone major.”

This is the simplest and most straightforward way to judge the situation.

The more they fear trouble, the harder they’ll try to cover it up, resorting to effective measures.

What could be more effective than bringing in some influential figures to pressure them?

The next day, a call came through to Xiao Yu’s phone.

“Hello.”

The caller began with a polite introduction, their voice gentle.

“Hello.”

Xiao Yu asked, “Who is this?”

“I’m the Chief of the Capital’s XX District Branch. My name is…” the caller began with a smile.

“Oh, what’s the matter?”

Xiao Yu cut the person off.

“Here’s the thing – Guofeng Company…”

“Understood.”

Interrupting once again, Xiao Yu said, “Where are you? At the XX District Branch? National Security will be there shortly. Please cooperate with our investigation!”

After saying that, he hung up.

No sooner had he finished the first call than a second one came in.

“Hello, I’m the head of XX Company – yes, the one with a market value in the hundreds of billions…”

“Don’t speak. Where are you now – in the country? Please submit to our National Security investigation…”

A third call, then a fourth…

Once National Security mobilized, everyone who had called Xiao Yu was promptly taken in.

Afterward, no one dared to call Xiao Yu again.

Six individuals – representing heavyweight figures from six different systems – were taken in for interrogation by National Security.

This move alarmed many, even within National Security itself.

Xiao Yu, having taken this step, led Team Two and Group Nine to stand outside the Guofeng Building.

“Is it confirmed?”

Group Nine’s leader, Zhou Lie, asked calmly, “Is it confirmed?”

“Mm.”

Xiao Yu nodded and declared, “If anyone resists, show no mercy!”

“Little Brother, do we need to be so reckless?”

Wang Dong looked startled, his heart pounding in fear.

“It’s not recklessness – it’s that someone important (Li Qianhao) is on the run. We don’t have time.”

Xiao Yu shook his head. “Do you think they’ll just wait for us to catch them? Luring us to Magic City is clearly designed to distract National Security. Meanwhile, in the Capital, they’ll evacuate, relocate, and destroy evidence immediately. But if it really is… the Anxiety Formula, even a few days won’t be enough to erase all traces. If we delay any longer, there won’t be any evidence left.”

Wang Dong and Zhou Lie exchanged a glance, both realizing the logic in Xiao Yu’s words.

Calls from six heavyweight figures pleading with Xiao Yu only underscored the gravity of the situation and confirmed his suspicions.

The bigger the problem, the more high-profile players emerge.

If they had nothing to hide, why act this way?

Xiao Yu made a decisive gesture.

Not far off, two police trucks disgorged countless riot police and Special Forces like falling dumplings.

At the same time, armed police sealed off the entire area, dispersing the onlookers.

The area around the Guofeng Building was completely cordoned off!

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