I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

The air in the warehouse froze instantly. The sudden intrusion of the police caught the gang members off guard. Wu was pinned to the ground, his eyes filled with anger and resentment. The handcuffed members struggled, but the well-trained police quickly subdued them.

"We didn't steal these jewels, we just came to take them!" a handcuffed member shouted with a hint of panic in his voice.

The police were stunned for a moment, and Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing were also confused. The handcuffed member continued, "We are just the middlemen. The real thief is still out there!"

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with doubt. Zhang Wanqing stepped forward and asked, "Then can you tell us who the real thief is?"

The cuffed member shook his head. "We don't know either. Our handler only contacts us through the dark web. Every transaction takes place in a different location."

The police quickly re-investigated the scene and found some shocking evidence. In a corner of the warehouse, they found a laptop computer with a dark web transaction page displayed on the screen, which recorded multiple jewelry transactions.

"It seems we have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg." Fu Siyuan said in a low voice, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "We need to find this person before we can uncover the truth of the whole case."

After the police took the gang members away, Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing stayed in the warehouse. They carefully examined the laptop, trying to find more clues about the online connection.

"Wanqing, look at this transaction record." Fu Siyuan pointed to a record on the screen, his tone tinged with excitement. "This transaction record shows that each transaction has a specific code. This code may be the key to our finding the online platform."

Zhang Wanqing leaned over and looked at the transaction record carefully. "This code looks like an encrypted address. We need to find a way to decrypt it."

The two began to study the code, trying to find a way to break it. After several hours of work, they finally found a possible decryption method. They entered a complex string of characters, and suddenly a new page popped up on the screen.

"Success!" Fu Siyuan said excitedly, his eyes gleaming. "This page shows a transaction location and time. Looks like our online presence is about to appear."

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "We need to notify the police and have them set up surveillance in advance."

The two quickly left the warehouse and found a nearby police station, where they informed them of the important clue. The police immediately took action and developed a detailed arrest plan.

As night fell again, Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing followed the police to the transaction location. It was an abandoned factory area, surrounded by overgrown weeds, giving it a particularly eerie appearance. The police quickly set up surveillance around the factory area, preparing to arrest the online dealer.

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing hid in a police car, observing the situation outside through the car window. Their hearts were filled with tension and anticipation, knowing that this arrest operation was crucial.

"Wanqing, are you ready?" Fu Siyuan asked softly, with a hint of concern in his tone.

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "I'm ready. We must seize this person and bring this case to a successful conclusion."

Time ticked by, and the factory was completely silent. Suddenly, a black sedan slowly drove into the factory and stopped in front of a warehouse. The door opened, and a man wearing a black mask stepped out, carrying a black briefcase.

"It's him!" Fu Siyuan said in a low voice, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

The police acted quickly, surrounding the man from all sides. The man seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around and tried to escape. But it was too late. The police had already surrounded him.

"Don't move! Police!" the police shouted and quickly subdued the man.

The man struggled and shouted, "You've got the wrong guy! I'm not the one you're looking for!"

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing quickly got out of the car and walked up to the man. "Who are you? Why are you here?" Fu Siyuan asked sharply.

The man raised his head, revealing a familiar face. "I am..."

"I'm Li Wei." There was a hint of helplessness and anger in the man's voice.

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing were stunned. They didn't expect that the person who was caught was Li Wei. Li Wei's appearance made them feel extremely shocked.

"Li Wei, why are you here?" Zhang Wanqing asked in disbelief, her eyes full of confusion.

Li Wei sighed, "I'm here to catch this criminal gang. I've been secretly investigating them, but I didn't expect you to misunderstand me."

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with doubt. Li Wei's words were unbelievable to them, but there was a hint of sincerity in his eyes.

"Then can you explain why your behavior is so suspicious?" Fu Siyuan asked.

Li Wei nodded. "I've been tracking this criminal gang. They conduct transactions through the dark web and are very cautious. I finally found the transaction location, but I didn't expect you to misunderstand me."

The police verified Li Wei's identity and confirmed that he was indeed a former police officer. They expressed doubts about Li Wei's explanation, but did not immediately rule him out as a suspect.

"We need to investigate further," the police captain said, his tone serious. "Li Wei, you have to come back to the police station with us to assist with the investigation."

Li Wei nodded, knowing that this was a necessary procedure. Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing also decided to follow the police back to the police station. They wanted to know the real truth behind all this.

As the night deepened, the lights inside the police station became particularly glaring. Li Wei sat in a chair in the interrogation room, facing the officers' suspicious gazes. His eyes revealed a hint of fatigue, but more of a determination. Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing stood outside the interrogation room, observing the situation inside through the one-way glass, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

"Li Wei, are you really not involved in this jewelry theft?" The police captain's voice was serious and firm.

Li Wei raised his head and looked directly at the police captain, "I didn't. I have been tracking and investigating this criminal gang. They conduct transactions through the dark web and are very cautious. I finally found this transaction location, but I didn't expect to be misunderstood by you." Li Wei said with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Brother Wei, we believe you, but we have to follow the procedure. We have to carefully verify the evidence you provided and make sure that you are not involved in the crime before we let you go. Brother Wei, thank you for your patience!" said a policeman.

"It's okay, buddy, I know all this. It's not the first time that you have wrongly arrested and locked me up. Haha..." Li Wei said with a smile.

Li Wei always looks cheerful and nonchalant, but don't be fooled by his appearance. He has a firm belief in his heart, which is - to fight for justice!