Chapter 18 Closing the Net_2

"Really?" Xu Mingyuan turned around and asked.

Han Yu scratched his head and said awkwardly, "I forgot."

This was the youngest police officer in the history of Linghai Police Bureau. Zhang Lan also found it amusing and smiled as she said to him, "Let's formally introduce ourselves. My name is Zhang Lan, and that police uniform you're wearing was borrowed from me."

So, that female uniform was hers...

Thinking about how her uniform had caused so many jokes, and even confusion with colleagues from East Sea, Han Yu couldn't express how embarrassed he felt.

"Salted Fish, what are you dazed about? Hurry up and call her sister!"

"Hello sister, sister, are you also an investigator?"

"I'm not an investigator. The last time I came to take photos was just a favor. I work in logistics, so whenever Director Xu and Commander Li need you to pick up something from the bureau or need you to handle some invoicing or reimbursements, you can find me directly."

"Why are you participating in the operation today?"

"There are several female suspects, so all the female police officers from the bureau came."

"Oh."

While they were chatting, Xu Sanye came out of the office and called out, "Comrades, when we arrive at Bailong Port, find the suspects we need to arrest, keep a close eye on them, and move on my command all at once."

"Yes!"

"Move out!"

Xu Sanye put on the sort of safety helmet used on construction sites, pulled out his keys, straddled his motorcycle, and was the first to leave the police station, firing up the engine.

Li Weiguo and other police officers participating in the operation set off in unmarked shuttle buses without police lights or police insignia, some walked in groups of twos and threes.

Xu Mingyuan was still with Zhang Lan, without any transportation, they both walked carrying a small bag.

Han Yu caught up and curiously asked, "Brother Xu, Sister Zhang, who are you going to arrest?"

Xu Mingyuan whispered, "Wang Hongmei."

Wang Hongmei, thirty-three years old, from farm group six.

Han Yu had not only seen her file but had also personally seen a traveler complaining about her overpriced boat tickets, that led to her chasing after the man and screaming at him for half an hour.

Hadn't it been for a few scalpers worrying that they would draw the attention of Bailong Port Police Station and pulling her away from the ticket booth, she might have even fought the man.

Thinking of that fiery woman, Han Yu looked up and said, "I know her, I can help identify her for you."

"Okay, but we need to act together later. Don't reveal our identities before making a move."

"I know, I understand."

Capturing just a female ticket scalper, and so many people were dispatched for it.

Zhang Lan wasn't worried and couldn't help but tease Han Yu, "Salted Fish, have you ever been in love? Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No."

"Really don't have or pretending don't have?"

"Really don't have."

"No worries if you don't. When you meet the right one, I'll introduce her to you."

Han Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, unsure of how to continue when Xu Mingyuan just chuckled, "Salted Fish is only sixteen, still in his nominal age, isn't it a bit early to talk about this?"

Zhang Lan nodded and sighed, "That's true, when I was his age, I was still in junior high."

Joking and laughing, they unknowingly arrived at Bailong Port.

In the morning, there were several ferries, some heading to East Sea Sixteen Piers, some to Liuhe Port across the river. Many travelers, worried about missing their boat, had come to stay in a hostel the previous afternoon.

Most travelers couldn't afford staying in a hostel, so they arrived before dawn.

Most of them hadn't bought boat tickets yet, and long lines formed in front of the ticket booths.

Han Yu recognized many locals in line and figured that later arriving travelers would likely not get tickets. He led Xu Mingyuan and Zhang Lan around and soon found their target.

Wang Hongmei was selling black market tickets to an old lady carrying lots of bags. Han Yu tugged at Xu Mingyuan's sleeve, and Xu Mingyuan patted his hand, signaling he had seen her.

Zhang Lan also noticed the target, walked over to buy three oil cakes, and smiling at the suspect with her back turned said, "One for each person."

Han Yu took the oil cake and was about to thank her when Xu Sanye arrived on his motorcycle.

Xu Mingyuan nodded slightly to Xu Sanye, who, as if not seeing them, brushed past them.

Before, when Bailong Port Police Station captured ticket scalpers, they would figure out a way to catch them in the act.

Yanjiang Police Station had done a lot of groundwork this time, and there was no need for such trouble.

Xu Sanye took a few circles around the square, making sure all the teams had located their target, parked his motorbike at the entrance of the waiting room, took off his helmet, went inside and came out with a handheld megaphone, holding the megaphone and shouted: "All teams pay attention, act now!"

What teams?

Act what?

Travelers and small traders were confused, all looking towards the entrance of the waiting room.

Upon hearing Xu Sanye's command, Xu Mingyuan promptly pulled out his handcuffs, rushed forward and grabbed Wang Hongmei who was negotiating with the elderly lady.

"Don't move, I'm from the police bureau!"

"So what...?"

"What do you think?"

Xu Mingyuan retorted and swiftly handcuffed her left hand.

"I haven't broken any law, why are you arresting me? You say you're from the police, where's your badge...?" As Wang Hongmei panicked, she waved her right hand trying to scratch.

"Reselling boat tickets, we've been watching you, behave yourself!" Zhang Lan grabbed her right hand, and together with Xu Mingyuan, they subdued her.

The old lady was scared and picked up her bag to leave.

Han Yu quickly held her back, "Grandma, don't be afraid, don't panic, we are cracking down on ticket scalpers, don't rush off, we will need you soon to understand the situation."

Wang Hongmei was furious and shouted, "Understand what, I was just chit-chatting with her."

"What are you trying to argue at this point!" Xu Mingyuan scolded.

Considering many travelers didn't get tickets, Han Yu quickly pointed to her chest.

Zhang Lan suddenly realized, reached into her bra and pulled out three boat tickets, holding them up in front of her and asked, "What are these for, buying so many tickets?"