20demayo Chapter 133 Covert War
Chapter 133 Covert War
Chapter 133 Covert War
"But----"
"No buts." Song Zhaowen interrupted her, his tone resolute: "The competition will proceed as scheduled. You know what will happen to those who dare to mess with my people. I won't say more, you should get some rest."
After hanging up the phone, Song Zhaowen's face was grim, and the temperature in the office seemed to drop several degrees.
Xiao Zhuoxiao and Chen Xiaodao both sensed something was wrong, especially Xiao Zhuoxiao. He had been following Song Zhaowen for so long and had rarely seen him turn so gloomy after receiving a phone call.
"Brother Wen, what happened?" Xiao Zhuoxiao asked.
Song Zhaowen glanced at the two men: "Ah Xiao, Xiao Dao, we just received reliable intelligence that a group of international terrorists called 'Doctors' are targeting our 'Star River' gambling tournament."
"What?!" Xiao Zhuoxiao's expression changed. Chen Xiaodao also frowned. Although he was involved in the gambling world, he knew the notorious reputation of the "Doctors" gang of desperados. Wherever these people appeared, it meant bloodshed and disaster.
"Is the news confirmed?" Xiao Zhuoxiao asked in a deep voice.
"Jiaying called personally. She has connections with Interpol, so her intelligence is highly reliable." Song Zhaowen lit a cigar and took a deep drag. "Moreover, the other side may have already sent people to infiltrate Macau."
Chen Xiaodao spoke up: "Mr. Song, if the news is true, the risk of the competition is too great. Terrorists act recklessly; they're capable of anything to create panic or extort huge ransoms. There are so many wealthy and famous people on board; what if something happens—"
"I know." Song Zhaowen exhaled a puff of smoke. "Therefore, the competition not only cannot be canceled, but must be held as scheduled, and—it must be made even more exciting and eye-catching."
Xiao Zhuoxiao and Chen Xiaodao were both stunned, looking at him in confusion.
"The enemy hides in the shadows, while we remain in the open, forever on the defensive." A dangerous glint flashed in Song Zhaowen's eyes: "They want to cause trouble, don't they? Fine, I'll give them the perfect stage to lure them out, and then—wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"
He walked to the desk, placed his hands on the surface, and leaned forward like a tiger about to pounce: "Ah Xiao, secretly contact the brothers in the Macau underworld. Ten million in bonus. I need to know where those guys are hiding. Damn it, instead of waiting for them to board the ship and cause trouble, we should take the initiative!"
"Second, immediately notify Ah Yong and Tony on the ship to raise the security level to the highest level! All personnel boarding the ship, including guests, waiters and staff, must undergo the most stringent background checks and security screenings again. Use our newly arrived detection equipment to focus on checking for explosives and weapons. Any suspicious persons should be arrested even if they are innocent, and never let go!"
Song Zhaowen made two preparations: rather than being passively attacked, he would take the initiative and strike first. If the first plan did not go smoothly, he would use the second plan to kill them on the ship.
Xiao Zhuoxiao nodded repeatedly: "Boss, I agree! I'll arrange for the brothers to get to work right away."
No one knows the doctor's true identity, but according to Interpol's intelligence, it is generally known that this group is mostly composed of people of Chinese descent.
The doctor is responsible for using his brain, while he has five top experts under his command: Sangbang, Rabbit, Feifei, Kuanglong, and Charles Shen.
Sangbang, the Indonesian boxing champion, is known for his heavy and ruthless punches.
Rabbit, a demolition expert, is proficient in making and disarming all kinds of bombs. He is ruthless and especially enjoys using bombs to create chaos and panic.
Feifei, female, sniper and intelligence gatherer, skilled at using seduction to extract information;
Kuanglong, a former mercenary, is proficient in all kinds of firearms and special operations, and is the team's assault soldier;
Charles Shen, a financial expert and hacker, is responsible for money laundering, identity forgery, and hacking into security systems.
This is an extremely professional, well-organized, and ruthless terrorist group.
Macau, Coloane Island, a remote abandoned warehouse by the sea.
Far from the bustling casino and tourist areas, this place is overgrown with weeds, with only the monotonous sound of waves crashing against the rocks. The warehouse's iron gate is rusty, and the windows are broken, suggesting it has been abandoned for many years.
But at this moment, a space inside the warehouse had been temporarily cleared out, and several portable high-intensity lights illuminated the interior.
Six people, some standing, some sitting, each with a different expression, but all exuding a dangerous yet capable aura, were doctors.
Sangbang, Rabbit, Feifei, Kuanglong, Charles Shen.
In the center of the warehouse, there was a simple folding table with a detailed structural diagram of the "Starship" spread out on it.
A man in his forties, wearing a gray trench coat and gold-rimmed glasses, who appeared refined and scholarly, spoke up: "—So, based on the intelligence we've gathered and our observations over the past few days, the Starship's routine security forces are mainly concentrated in the main deck casino area, VIP area, and engine room. Entrance security will be very strict; weapons will be difficult to smuggle in."
He adjusted his glasses: "However, they overlooked one thing; while the gambling ship is docked in Macau, it needs to replenish a lot of fresh water, food, and fuel; there's a logistics manager on board named Tony, who's rumored to be incredibly lecherous and can't resist women. Feifei, use your skills to win him over, then control him and get him to lead us into the gambling ship through the logistics passage~"
Feifei has long, wavy hair and huge, bouncy breasts that would make any man drool!
Upon hearing this, Fei Fei, dressed in a tight leather jacket and sporting a hot figure, tossed her long, wavy hair and said, "Tony? Just from the name, you can tell he's a very lecherous guy. Within three days, I'll turn him into our dog."
The doctor nodded in satisfaction: "Charles, give Tony's information to Fifi."
Charles Shen handed a document to Fei Fei. It contained Tony's photo, a brief resume, places he frequented, and even information about a young model he had recently been keeping in Macau.
The doctor nodded in satisfaction: "Charles, give Tony's information to Fifi."
"This Tony is one of Song Zhaowen's confidants, in charge of logistics and some security coordination for the Star River. He wields considerable power, but precisely because of this, he's an easy target to take down," the doctor added. "By controlling him, we can gain access to the logistics channels and might even know in advance about changes in the ship's security arrangements. Feifei, your mission is very important."
"Don't worry, boss." Fei Fei took the intelligence report, glanced at it, and her eyes were like those of a venomous snake eyeing its prey. "I know my limits. I have plenty of ways to deal with men like this who are driven by lust and make them obey."
"Very good. Once Feifei has controlled Tony and obtained access, Rabbit, you and Sangbang will lead the first team to infiltrate through the logistics passage the night before the operation. The mission is to plant remote-controlled bombs in the core area of the casino, the power compartment, and several pre-designated escape routes! Weapons and communication equipment will be hidden in designated locations."
The rabbit rubbed its hands excitedly, its eyes gleaming with a sickly light: "Understood, boss. I'll put the 'little gift' in the most unexpected place, guaranteeing a big surprise for those rich guys!"
"Crazy Dragon, Charles." The doctor looked at the other two. "You two will lead the second team. On the day of the God of Gamblers Tournament, use fake VIP identities to board the ship through legitimate channels. Your mission is to quickly take control of the casino's main hall, VIP lounge, and bridge after the signal for action is given. Crazy Dragon will be responsible for suppressing the enemy with force, and Charles will be responsible for the paralysis communication and monitoring system."
Kuanglong spat out the cigarette butt, crushed it with his foot, and grinned, "I've been wanting to test my skills against these so-called tough guys in Hong Kong for a while now. I hope they're not too useless."
The doctor took off his glasses and gently wiped them with a soft cloth: "As for me? I'll be directing everything from the shore."
He put his glasses back on, his gaze sweeping over everyone behind the lenses: "Remember, we have three objectives this time: First, to create maximum panic and chaos to make our name known; second, to control as many high-value targets as possible" to extort a huge ransom; third, to take as much of the one hundred million dollar prize money as possible."
Just then, the agreed-upon knocking sounded from outside the warehouse.
"They are our generous employers." The doctor gestured to Mad Dragon.
Kuanglong walked over and opened the door. Meiji's wife and her advisor, Su, stood outside. Meiji's wife was still wearing sunglasses, but her face was paler than before; the waiting and inner turmoil of the past few days seemed to have taken their toll. Her advisor, Su, was carrying a larger suitcase and looked even more nervous.
"Doctor—" Meiji's voice was weak.
"Mrs. Meiji, please come in." The doctor smiled warmly, as if welcoming an old friend. "You look somewhat haggard."
When Meiji walked in, she saw the group of menacing people in the warehouse, especially Sangbang's beast-like eyes and the throwing knife that Rabbit was playing with, and she couldn't help but shiver.
But her hatred for Song Zhaowen overwhelmed everything, and she gritted her teeth and said, "As long as Song Zhaowen can die, it's all worth it, no matter how hard it is!"
I've brought the remaining balance!
The advisor, Su, quickly placed the box on the table and opened it. Inside were neatly stacked US dollars.
"Twenty million US dollars, the final payment," Sister Meiji said. "And a five million bonus after it's done. I just want Song Zhaowen's life!"
The doctor didn't even look at the money, simply nodding to Charles Shen. Charles Shen performed a routine check, confirming everything was fine.
"Madam is indeed straightforward," the doctor smiled. "Please rest assured, our plan is complete. In a week, you will hear the good news of the 'Star River' explosion and Song Zhaowen's death."
Sister-in-law Meiji let out a long sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted from her shoulders. Her eyes shone with joy and anticipation: "Good, good, I'll wait for your good news. I'll make sure he dies a painful death, and he tastes the suffering my husband endured!"
After giving a few more trivial details, Sister-in-law Meiji, supported by Master Su, left the warehouse in a daze.
The rabbit licked its lips, its eyes greedily fixed on the two boxes of money on the table: "Boss, this woman's pretty rich. After this is done, should we—"
He made a throat-slitting gesture, the meaning of which was clear—kill the employer as well.
The doctor spoke as casually as if discussing the weather: "We operate on a principle of integrity; she paid, we did the job, and as for what happens afterward—"
He paused, adjusted his glasses, the lenses reflecting a cold light: "She knows too much. And a woman filled with hatred and possessing a certain cunning will be trouble sooner or later."
After the "Star River" incident is over, send her and that advisor Su to keep Song Zhaowen company; remember to make it look clean, stage it as a revenge killing or an accident.
A few low, cruel laughs echoed from inside the warehouse.