Chapter 489: I, Fatty Tiger, Have My Pride Too

Xiao Yi didn't spell it out, afraid Yu Dazhang would mistake it for arrogance on the part of their Ministry of State Security people.

In reality, people differ from one another; with different abilities, the results they produce will also differ.

Some people, in specific circumstances, can create miracles.

And those agents were clearly that kind of person.

Yu Dazhang had once heard a man who had retired from the military and then joined the police force say something similar.

When a person's military training reaches a certain level, numbers no longer play much of a role.

Can a hundred sheep beat a single tiger?

The example isn't quite apt, but the answer is obvious.

If a five-year-old child is holding a knife in his hand, would you be afraid?

Not only would you not be afraid, you'd be very confident you could snatch the knife away.

This is the difference between people.

Those top-tier agents have mostly undergone military training, and their military skills are extremely high.

They can even, with just a glance, pick out the weaknesses in the opposing lineup and exploit them.

Think that's an exaggeration?

Let me give an example.

You've all heard of Bai Baoshan, right?

Why was he called the number one fierce bandit?

That title wasn't thrown around carelessly.

Once, the armed police had him surrounded on a mountain.

While sprinting at high speed, he turned and fired as he ran, fourteen shots in total, causing seven deaths and five serious injuries.

Be clear — he was firing backward while running at high speed.

That is why he was never caught, and why he was called the number one fierce bandit.

The scariest part is, he had never served in the military — it was pure talent.

Now look back at those top-tier agents.

They have both talent and systematic training…

Having the armed police go after people like that — isn't that a bit inappropriate?

At that moment Yu Dazhang suddenly understood — no wonder the Ministry of State Security set up a special operations group.

Clearly it was established specifically to deal with these top-tier agents.

Another ten minutes passed, and still no word from Li Mingzhao's side.

There was no movement from the opposite side either; that black SUV was still parked there, and nothing unusual could be seen around it.

"While we have time now, let me lay out the operation plan."

Xiao Yi turned his head to look at the three people in the car:

"Once the operation starts, Dazhang, you stay in the car and lie in ambush; the three of us will go in and make the arrest."

Yu Dazhang:????

How on earth did you come up with such a perfect plan?

Do you think I'm stupid?

This plan is obviously aimed at me alone.

What's there to ambush in the car? You're clearly just afraid I'd hold you back.

Lie in ambush?

Ambush your granny's whistle!

He had indeed thought safety came first, but being cautious didn't mean being cowardly or running away.

"I don't agree with this plan," Yu Dazhang objected:

"You're looking at me through tinted glasses. Even if I can't go in with you to make the arrest, I shouldn't be hiding away either."

As for operational ability, he knew himself well enough to know he couldn't keep up with these Ministry of State Security people; if it came to a real sprint, he really would hold them back.

A shortcoming is a shortcoming — no use denying it.

Therefore, he also agreed to lying in ambush outside, but the ambush spot at least had to be useful, right?

Who are you ambushing in your own car?

"You've never dealt with agents before. They're not the same as the criminals you usually come across."

Xiao Yi patiently persuaded him: "Listen to me — just wait in the car. Since you're in our group, I have to ensure your safety."

Big brother, I have a reputation to keep too, alright… Yu Dazhang really couldn't stand being coddled like this.

"How about this — I won't go in with you, but I can't just be hiding in the car either."

Yu Dazhang suggested:

"After you go in, I'll lie in ambush by the back door. One, I can cut off their retreat; two, I can back you up."

Afraid Xiao Yi wouldn't agree, he added:

"Even though I'm not Ministry of State Security, as a police officer I have to do something. My identity doesn't allow me to shrink back before the fight."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm.

After Xiao Yi heard him out, he didn't respond right away. Instead, he exchanged a look with the other two, then said:

"Fine, we'll do it your way."

"But remember — although our group only has four people, once the plan is set, it must be carried out without hesitation."

After saying that, he was still a bit uneasy, and stressed once more:

"Especially the back door you're in charge of—that's your position. No matter what happens, you can't leave without authorization before the arrest operation is over."

Xiao Yi's words were essentially pinning Yu Dazhang at the back door.

He was genuinely afraid this fatty would charge in on his own. If something happened to him, Squad Leader Li would skin him alive.

It wasn't just him—everyone in the whole squad could see that Li Mingzhao's fondness for this fatty had reached the point of being completely undisguised.

"Relax. With me here, no one can get away through the back door." Yu Dazhang thumped his chest as he gave his assurance.

He knew perfectly well in his heart that this was already taking good care of him.

Once the operation officially began, Li Mingzhao and the others would enter through the front door, while Xiao Yi's team would flank around from the back.

It was easy to imagine the arrest would take place inside the bar.

Moreover, the operation squad wouldn't give the other side any chance to escape.

With things this way, Yu Dazhang lying in ambush at the back door was completely superfluous.

Put nicely, it was called being prepared for contingencies; but to be blunt, it was purely for show.

But Yu Dazhang didn't think that way. What if a fish slipped through the net? Then this trip of his wouldn't have been for nothing.

After another while, Li Mingzhao sent word:

"Just received the signal from Ying Xuelian. The target has appeared. Your team flank up from the back door. This one's a tough nut—don't hold back."

Although it was Yu Dazhang's first time taking part in a Ministry of State Security arrest operation, he understood exactly what Li Mingzhao meant.

That last line of his, "don't hold back," translated, meant: if they can't be taken alive, shoot to kill without hesitation.

After ending the call, the four got out of the car and quickly made their way to the bar's back door.

Sure enough, the moment they got close to the back door, they heard music coming from inside.

Even at such a tense moment, Xiao Yi and the other two still zoned out for a second.

That fatty had called it again!

After a brief pause, the tall, thin squad member raised his hand and fired two shots, smashing the back door's surveillance camera.

Immediately the three of them nodded to Yu Dazhang, pulled open the back door, and filed in one after another.

In the gap while they were entering, Yu Dazhang took a look inside through the back door.

Inside the door was a long, narrow corridor, with bare walls on both sides—no windows, no decorations of any kind—giving a feeling of extreme tightness and oppression.

Who on earth designed a back door like this… Yu Dazhang always felt something was off about it.

Since it's a place of business, why make such a long, narrow corridor?

If a fire broke out, walking through this corridor would easily cause a stampede.

Besides, a design like this couldn't pass a fire safety inspection either.

As a police officer, Yu Dazhang had looked into the relevant regulations: the width of a fire escape corridor should be no less than four meters—that's a mandatory requirement.

Unless…

This back door simply wasn't meant for outsiders to use.

(End of chapter)