Siheyuan came through and sent Jia Zhang to prison

Luo Hao's face was covered with a gentle smile, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes showed a bit of warmth. He looked at Ma Xin and said jokingly: "I am your official master. Do you think you are the only one allowed to take root here and build your business? Can't I come and take a look at you?"

Ma Xin's pretty face flushed slightly at his words, as if stained with a light layer of rouge. She quickly waved her hands and said with a smile, "Teacher, what you said, how could I dare to have such an idea. I just... I just felt it was a bit sudden. I didn't expect you to come."

Luo Hao waved his hand, the smile on his face gradually faded. His expression became serious, and his tone became much calmer: "It's okay. I came here this time because I know you have an important task at hand. From now on, your work will be handed over to me. You don't have to worry about anything else. Just rest peacefully and get enough rest."

Ma Xin's heart skipped a beat, as if something had bumped him gently. The smile on his face instantly faded, and a hint of uneasiness and anxiety appeared in his eyes. He asked softly, "Teacher, did I do something wrong and cause you any trouble?"

Luo Hao shook his head slightly, his eyes as deep as if they contained a lake. He slowly said, "You haven't done anything wrong, don't overthink it. But you have to remember that He Feng, even though he's just the Public Security Bureau Director now, he's actually quite someone else's—he's the one who personally recommended you, and he has deep roots. There will always be opportunities to meet him in the future. When that happens, being able to get close to him will be your true core mission. Everything else will have to give way to him."

Ma Xin nodded solemnly, but he was still a little hesitant. He frowned and couldn't help but say, "Teacher, I've actually entrusted this matter to Zheng Qiang. In my opinion, why not just let him handle everything and we can just keep an eye on things from the side. This way we can save some effort."

Luo Hao's brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this, and his tone was undeniably firm: "You still underestimated He Feng's ability. That guy's mind is as meticulous as a web, and he can detect the slightest movement. If you're not careful, he'll follow the clues and find you, and then you'll be in big trouble. Only if I personally take over this matter can I completely draw his attention to me. Then you can completely clear yourself of this matter, be safe and sound, and concentrate on preparing for the follow-up."

Ma Xin looked at Luo Hao, feeling both warm and anxious. She felt warm because her master always cared about her, but she felt anxious because she couldn't help him when he had to take such a risk. She said softly, "Teacher, I understand. But... I feel really bad for letting you take this risk yourself."

Luo Hao smiled confidently and patted Ma Xin on the shoulder. "Alright, you don't know what I'm capable of? Don't worry, everything's been arranged. Remember, from now on, you have nothing to do with us. Just pretend we've never met. Before I came here, I destroyed all your identity information in the organization. It's completely clean and there won't be any trace left."

Ma Xin opened her mouth, wanting to ask about the follow-up arrangements, but Luo Hao nodded slightly, signaling her not to elaborate. "Now, only your fellow apprentices and I know your details. No one else will remember the name 'Ma Xin' anymore. So, just stay hidden and proceed according to the plan."

Ma Xin wanted to say something else, but Luo Hao didn't give her a chance to speak. He turned around and left, walking hurriedly and decisively.

Ma Xin looked at his back and shook her head helplessly. Luo Hao's personality hadn't changed at all over the years; he was always impulsive and rushed. But his ability was undeniable. Everything he handled was always done flawlessly, which was the reason she felt safe and secure in his presence.

Luo Hao quickly returned to his temporary residence. To him, a residence was just a place to rest. Whether it was simple or luxurious, it made no difference. As long as it could shelter him from the wind and rain, it was fine.

Not long after he sat down, several strong young men hurried over. They were the team he led. When they saw Luo Hao, they immediately saluted respectfully: "Teacher, why did you come here so suddenly? Is there any new situation on the front line?"

Luo Hao smiled, his tone relaxed yet with a hint of unquestionable authority: "You little guys are all fighting on the front lines. As a teacher, I can't just hide in the back and enjoy the comforts, right? Oh, right, I have something to tell you - from today on, Ma Xin is no longer a member of our team. You must completely forget this name, as if she never existed. Got it?"

Upon hearing this, the team members exchanged glances, a flicker of surprise in their eyes, but they quickly understood. Ma Xin was the teacher's most prized disciple, a master of his craft. Now that he'd been suddenly expelled, he must have accepted some extremely secret mission, making it impossible for him to remain with the team.

They all knew Luo Hao's temper. He always kept his word and would never ask questions that were not necessary. So, several people nodded in response, "Yes, teacher, we will remember this."

Luo Hao nodded in satisfaction and then assigned them a few simple tasks, mostly gathering information and monitoring movements. Finally, he specifically took on the task of contacting Zheng Qiang, his eyes darkening as he thought: Zheng Qiang, this chess piece, can't just sit there idle; he has to make good use of it.

Luo Hao knew that He Feng had been secretly investigating Ran Qiuye's death, and that it was only a matter of time before the investigation would lead to him. After much deliberation, it seemed that Zheng Qiang was the only one who could take the blame. He began to mentally plan how to lay out a plan so that Zheng Qiang would "naturally" take the blame.

Zheng Qiang, completely unaware that he had become a victim of someone else's scheme, was taking advantage of this rare free time to spend time with his wife and children, taking them to the park, buying her her favorite snacks, and enjoying a rare moment of warmth.

He had considered simply walking away, escaping this mess. But he knew that with their methods, they would surely have someone monitoring him long ago. Any movement would be instantly discovered. Therefore, he could only suppress the urge to flee, pretending to know nothing and continuing his life as usual.

The next morning, Zheng Qiang went to work as usual. As soon as he reached the office door, he was stopped by a familiar figure. It was Pang He, with a somewhat malicious smile on his face: "Director Zheng, you're here early today! The sun hasn't even risen yet."

Zheng Qiang frowned, feeling a little impatient, and said in a cold tone: "If you have something to say, just say it directly. I don't have time to waste here with you. It's not good to be late."