The sky that had been snowing lightly all night finally stopped, the cold wind gently blowing, drilling into one's clothes and making people shiver. The streets in the early morning had a few more pedestrians, and sanitation workers were cleaning the accumulated snow, wearing heavy cotton coats, their breath seeming to freeze. At the hotel entrance, Luo Zheng quietly watched the street scene, reflecting in his heart, what a good city, what a peaceful life, why must there be disputes?
Shi Feng curiously walked out of the hotel, glanced at the street outside, and couldn't help but look up at the rising sun, hanging in the gray sky, its warmth seemingly frozen by the cold weather. He quickened his pace to Luo Zheng to ask, "Are you looking for ? What's the situation?"
"My superiors have sent down orders to help you take down Twin Gate. I don't have many ideas yet. What about you? Let's discuss and quickly take down this organization so everyone can have a peaceful New Year," Luo Zheng said in a low voice, also looking at the rising sun and adding, "These bastards have a good life yet insist on causing trouble, so let's trouble them all at once." As he spoke, a flash of determination crossed his calm eyes.
"We don't know much about this organization; it won't be easy to take them down in a short ti without enough intelligence. I also haven't co up with a better way yet. We can only wait until the master leaves in one day; as long as things are stable until tomorrow, once the master leaves, we can openly investigate," Shi Feng explained.
"No need, soone will co over to coordinate shortly, and the master will be secretly sent off at noon to ensure safety. Twin Gate won't expect this, and it's a perfect chance to catch them off guard," Luo Zheng explained.
"Today at noon? That's great! The sooner he leaves, the safer it is. As long as the master is no longer with us and back in his place, no one will dare to act, and even if they do, it won't affect us, at least politically," Shi Feng said with joy, hurriedly saying, "I'll arrange for safety imdiately."
"Don't rush, wait until the people from above arrive; it won't be good if word gets out," Luo Zheng reminded.
"Makes sense," Shi Feng agreed, falling into deep thought.
Luo Zheng also looked at the rising sun in contemplation. Taking down Twin Gate is a condition of the deal with Shi Qian. If it cannot be fulfilled, Shi Qian will not help with dedication. This matter must be resolved quickly. With this in mind, Luo Zheng couldn't help but say, "There's a way we can try."
"What is it?" Shi Feng asked in surprise.
"Spread the word that the master is leaving early, let soone impersonate him, and lure the enemy out," Luo Zheng said in a low voice.
"It can be done. The master's departure ans the perpetrators have lost their chance, and leaving early is believable if the impersonation is convincing, but it needs careful planning," Shi Feng said seriously.
"Deploy our people at all intersections from here to the airport. The imposter plan should be known to as few people as possible to prevent leakage. The airport should also be monitored closely. Once any perpetrator is discovered, act imdiately. You have half a day to prepare, any issues?" Luo Zheng asked seriously.
"No problem," Shi Feng replied confidently. "I'll contact my superiors right away and bring in the anti-terrorist forces to assist. If we can't handle these low-level thugs, we might as well give up. Don't worry."
"Good, my people will handle the impersonation. I'll persuade the master. The perpetrators are after murder and treasure; as long as they know the person is leaving, they'll surely not miss this final chance. Deploy more snipers," Luo Zheng instructed.
"Understood," Shi Feng agreed seriously.
The two exchanged a glance, smiled knowingly, and turned confidently toward the hotel. Shi Feng went to arrange the deploynt while Luo Zheng called Shi Qian, taking his team upstairs. On the ninth floor, they saw Snow Leopard and Mountain Eagle still on guard, and Luo Zheng walked up to ask, "Any unusual activity?"
"None," Snow Leopard replied casually.
"Co with inside," Luo Zheng said, knocking on the door.
The door was opened by a middle-aged Lama, who curiously asked Luo Zheng, "Is sothing the matter?"
"I need to have a face-to-face discussion with the master," Luo Zheng said seriously.
The middle-aged Lama did not obstruct, stepping aside to let everyone in. Upon entry, Luo Zheng saw the master ditating and chanting, doing his morning ritual, and quickly signaled for everyone to keep quiet. He found a place to sit down and wait. The others also found places to sit and wait.
After waiting for half an hour, the master finally slowly opened his eyes and looked at Luo Zheng, saying calmly, "Patron, you've co? Feel free to speak your mind."
"Shortly, people from above will co to discuss the arrangents for sending you back early. I ca to discuss whether you could cooperate with us in staging a show?" Luo Zheng requested earnestly.
"What do you intend to do?" the master curiously asked in return.
"My people will impersonate you and this master to leave, drawing the killers out, and we'll catch them all in one sweep. You only need to wait a little longer at the hotel. How does that sound?" Luo Zheng said seriously.
"Every cause has its effect, and it is predetermined; as you plot against others, how will they not plot against you?" the master said calmly.
"Don't worry, master. I will deploy people here to ensure security, bringing in trusted n, all my life-and-death brothers. I, along with Shi Qian from the Thief Sect, will be here. How about it?" Luo Zheng explained seriously.
"A tangled plot? Not bad, your ticulous planning and grasp of human nature might make this work. Let's do it your way; I also wish to witness your prowess in action. My disciple here knows so martial arts and could also be helpful. I'll hand him over to you to command. Do you need to do anything else?" the Elder Lama said solemnly.
"No, that will be all. Thank you, master," Luo Zheng said gratefully, turning to look at Shi Qian.
"I have no issues. This is your territory; I'm at your disposal," Shi Qian said with a nonchalant smile.
Luo Zheng smiled gratefully, stood up, and turned to Lan Xue, saying, "See which brothers are in Beijing, call them to report imdiately, and make sure their identities are concealed."
"Understood," Lan Xue agreed knowingly, leaving the room to find a secluded spot to make a call. The Ghost Hand Team and Snow Leopard Team, which were originally made up of Zhongnanhai bodyguards, consisted mostly of Beijing locals, who were on vacation at ho and could co in handy.
"You two are to impersonate the two masters and get pertinent materials from Director Shi," Luo Zheng said to Snow Leopard and Mountain Eagle.
"Understood," Snow Leopard and Mountain Eagle agreed in unison, quickly leaving.
A tense atmosphere spread in the room. After a mont of consideration, Luo Zheng turned to Ghost Hand and instructed, "You'll take command once our people arrive, ensure absolute security, and carefully conceal identities. I suspect there's a mole in the hotel. Go prepare and communicate imdiately if anything arises."
"Understood," Ghost Hand replied, also quickly leaving.
Luo Zheng looked at the Elder Lama and said sincerely, "Rest assured, master, there will be no mishaps."
"Go ahead, your confidence tells it's under control," the Elder Lama said, closing his eyes to rest.
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