Reborn in Hong Kong Island, I can see loyalty

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, swept up the hillside. Stephen Chow squinted at the abandoned warehouse in the distance, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the pistol at his waist.

Yang Liqing stood beside him, her back ramrod straight, her gaze fixed on the pile of tattered fishing nets at the warehouse entrance, even her breathing becoming slightly softer.

Not long after, three police cars and two armored vehicles stopped one after another at the entrance of the fishing port. As soon as the car doors opened, Ye Haoxuan jumped out of the car first, his police uniform fluttering in the sea breeze.

Chan Ka-kui and Sung Tze-kit followed closely behind, while Tsao Tat-wah led several officers from the Western District Police Station to quickly set up a cordon at the entrance and disperse the onlookers.

"Brother Xuan!" When Zhou Xingxing saw Ye Haoxuan, he immediately pulled Yang Liqing down the hillside and ran to meet him.

Ye Haoxuan raised his hand to signal him to pause, his gaze first sweeping towards the abandoned warehouse deep in the fishing port, and said in a deep voice:

"What's the situation on site? Has anyone approached the warehouse?"

“No, we’ve been keeping a close watch. There’s been no movement at the warehouse entrance, so we guess someone’s been keeping watch inside.” Zhou Xingxing took a breath and handed over the copied surveillance USB drive. “This is surveillance footage provided by the old man at the fish farm. It confirms that it’s the van with the chipped wheel rim, and it also shows the whereabouts of the three robbers.”

Song Zijie took the USB drive, immediately walked to the armored vehicle, and quickly connected the device to check it.

Ye Haoxuan then looked at Yang Liqing, seeing her tense expression but firm eyes, and nodded slightly:

"Don't be nervous if this is your first time participating in a capture operation. Stay close to Xingxing and follow his instructions."

Yang Liqing nodded vigorously, his voice trembling slightly: "Yes, Team Leader Ye!"

At this moment, Chen Jiaju walked over with a simple map, which marked the general structure of the warehouse and the surrounding terrain:

“Brother Xuan, I just asked my colleagues at the Western District Police Station. This abandoned warehouse used to be a cold storage for fish. It has two doors, one in the front and one in the back. The back door leads to the sea, in case they try to escape by sea.”

"Understood." Ye Haoxuan took the map and quickly tapped on it. "We'll split into three groups: First, Jiaju will lead four SWAT officers to storm the main warehouse from the front; second, Xingxing will lead Liqing and two officers to circle around to the back door and block them. We absolutely cannot let them escape by sea; third, Cao Dahua will stay at the entrance to reinforce the perimeter and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering, while also providing support for us. Zijie, you stay at the command post and monitor the footage in real time. Report any abnormalities immediately."

"Received!" everyone responded in unison, turning around to gather their men and prepare.

Ye Haoxuan did a final check on his sidearm, pulled the bolt to confirm it was chambered, and said to the group in a deep voice:

"Remember, the robbers are heavily armed. Prioritize your own safety, try to capture them alive, and interrogate them for any other clues about Lin Huai Le's remaining gang. Move out!"

Upon receiving the order, the three teams immediately sprang into action.

Ye Haoxuan followed Chen Jiaju's first group, quickly approaching the warehouse along the shadows at the edge of the fishing port.

The fishermen in the fishing port had long been kept outside by the police tape, and their shouts had all disappeared, leaving only the sound of waves crashing against the shore and the hurried but orderly footsteps of the police officers.

Zhou Xingxing led Yang Liqing around the stone steps of the dock to the back of the warehouse.

The back door was blocked by a dilapidated wooden board, and intermittent voices could be faintly heard coming from inside the warehouse.

Stephen Chow raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, took out a tactical flashlight from his pocket, gently pried open a gap in the wooden board, and shone it inside.

The warehouse was dimly lit and filled with discarded fish crates. Three figures wearing black hoodies were smoking around a pile of wooden crates, and several empty beer bottles were scattered on the ground.

One of them had a particularly noticeable wolf head tattoo on his left wrist; he was the robber seen in the surveillance footage.

Zhou Xingxing gestured to Yang Liqing to "prepare for an assault," while he gripped his sidearm and pressed himself against the door.

Yang Liqing followed his example, standing sideways on the other side, her heart pounding and her palms slightly sweaty, but she kept her eyes glued to the crack in the wooden board, not daring to relax for a moment.

Meanwhile, the front of the warehouse.

Chan Ka-kui signaled to the police officers to take out the battering ram, while he and Yip Ho-hin stood on either side of the door, their guns pointed at the entrance.

Cao Dahua reported via walkie-talkie at the entrance: "Attention all groups, the surrounding area has been sealed off, and no unauthorized personnel are approaching."

Ye Haoxuan spoke into the walkie-talkie in a deep voice: "All teams, take your positions and listen to my instructions—assault!"

With a loud "bang," the iron gate in front was smashed open by a battering ram.

Ye Haoxuan and Chen Jiaju rushed in first, guns pointed directly at the robbers inside the warehouse: "Police! Don't move!"

The three robbers in the warehouse suddenly changed their expressions and stood up abruptly. Two of them reached into their pockets to pull out their weapons.

"Watch out!" Ye Haoxuan shouted a warning, dodging the switchblade the robber pulled out. He kicked the robber in the knee, and the robber screamed and fell to his knees, the knife clattering to the ground.

On the other side, Chan Ka-kui and two police officers were also fighting with another robber.

The robber was quite skilled, wielding a switchblade and slashing wildly, forcing the police officers to retreat repeatedly.

Seizing the opportunity, Chen Jiaju darted forward, grabbed the robber's wrist holding the knife, and twisted it forcefully. The robber, in pain, released his grip, and the knife fell to the ground. Chen Jiaju then pinned the robber to the wall and handcuffed him with a "click."

Hearing the commotion from the front, Zhou Xingxing, who was at the back door, immediately kicked open the wooden plank and rushed in with Yang Liqing.

"Police! Drop your weapons!"

The last robber was about to run towards the sea when he heard the noise and trembled in fright. He turned around and tried to fight back.

Yang Liqing reacted extremely quickly, recalling the fighting techniques he learned at the police academy. He strode forward, kicked the other man in the shin, and taking advantage of his unsteadiness, grabbed the back of his neck and pinned him to the ground. His movements were swift and decisive, showing no signs of a newcomer's awkwardness.

"Sure, Liqing!" Zhou Xingxing paused for a moment, then smiled and stepped forward to handcuff the robber.

Yang Liqing stood up, her cheeks slightly flushed and her palms still sweating, but she nodded to Zhou Xingxing with a hint of confidence in her eyes.

In less than three minutes, all three robbers were subdued.

Ye Haoxuan signaled the police officers to take the robbers away, then walked to the pile of wooden crates in the center of the warehouse and waved for the officers to open them.

The moment the wooden crate was pried open, glittering gold jewelry came into view—the very same stolen goods from the jewelry store robbery last week.

"Brother Xuan, all the stolen goods have been recovered, three boxes in total, worth approximately ten million, which matches the amount reported by the jewelry store," Chen Jiaju reported after inspecting the wooden boxes.

Song Zijie also walked into the warehouse, carrying a tablet, and said:

"Brother Xuan, the surveillance footage confirms that these three are core members of the Sang Biao Righteous Alliance, and also the ones the Haojiang police reported missing. During the raid just now, they were shouting 'Brother Le won't let you get away with this,' further confirming their connection to Lin Huai Le's remaining gang."

Ye Haoxuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the stolen goods in the warehouse and the robbers being taken away, his eyes darkening:

"Register and seal the stolen goods, and take them back to the police station for questioning. Also, have the technical department come and carefully examine the warehouse to see if any other clues have been left behind."

"Yes!" the crowd replied.

Cao Dahua also came over, patting his chest and saying, "Team Leader Ye, you've done a great job! You took down these bastards in no time! I've already had someone contact the owner's jewelry store and have them come over to verify the stolen goods."

Ye Haoxuan didn't reply. He walked to the warehouse entrance and looked towards the sea.

The sea breeze continued to blow, dispelling the previous heaviness. The operation was successfully completed, not only recovering the stolen goods but also capturing remnants of Lam Wai-lok's gang. Following this lead, they might be able to uncover more about Lam Wai-lok's hidden influence in Hong Kong.

At this moment, Yang Liqing walked to his side and said softly, "Team Leader Ye, thank you for your trust in the arrest just now."

Ye Haoxuan turned to look at her. Her loyalty to him increased by 8 points, reaching 88, while her intimacy level rose to 65.

Seeing the determination and confidence in her eyes, Ye Haoxuan smiled and said:

"You're welcome. This is the result of your own hard work. Learn from this experience; there will be many more tough battles to fight in the future."

"Yes! I will!" Yang Liqing nodded vigorously.

Sunlight streamed through the broken windows of the warehouse, falling on the gold scattered on the ground and the police officers, and illuminating the smiles on everyone's faces.

The manhunt surrounding the gold shop robbery and the arms dealing case in Macau has finally achieved a phased victory.

But Ye Haoxuan knew that this was just the beginning. Lin Huai Le's influence in Phnom Penh was still there, and even greater challenges lay ahead.