The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

"Mr. Huang, this is your phone. A man surnamed Lu just called, saying he has something important to discuss with you," Li Na, the office assistant, reminded him, holding the phone in her hand.

Huang Feipeng was taken aback. Lu Feng? He wasn't familiar with the name, but judging from Li Na's words, it seemed to be an urgent case. Without thinking much, he answered the phone.

"Is this Attorney Huang? My surname is Lu. I have something I'd like to ask you for help with." The voice on the other end of the phone was steady and deep, but carried a hint of urgency.

"Hello, Mr. Lu, is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's about a case involving a raid on a shop. You know, it's one of those illegal transactions, dens, possibly related to some underground black market activities."

Huang Feipeng's heart skipped a beat. He certainly knew about the case of the shopkeeper. In his early years as a criminal police officer, he had solved several similar cases, but such cases were generally handled by the police and it was not common for lawyers to get involved.

“I understand, but these kinds of things are usually the responsibility of the police. As a lawyer, what kind of help can I offer?”

Lu Feng paused for a moment, then continued, "This situation is a bit different, Attorney Huang. We have identified some suspects and have leads pointing to them engaging in illegal transactions. But the problem is, these suspects seem to have powerful protectors behind them, even involving some high-ranking government officials."

Huang Feipeng frowned slightly. He had originally thought it was just an ordinary case, but after hearing these words, he felt uneasy.

"Are you saying someone is manipulating this case behind the scenes?"

“That’s right. We need to find a suitable person to investigate covertly and ensure that we can gather enough evidence to bring them to justice.”

Huang Feipeng's thoughts were momentarily in disarray. Although he was no longer a criminal investigator, he remained passionate about matters related to law and justice. But if, as Lu Feng said, the case had such a complex background, would he be drawn into it, or even used as a pawn?

"Are you sure this is reliable?" he asked cautiously.

Lu Feng on the other end of the phone seemed to have anticipated his question, his tone tinged with urgency, "Attorney Huang, you must believe me. This isn't just about money, it's about justice. If this is left unchecked, many people will suffer as a result."

Huang Feipeng thought about it for a while, and although he still had doubts, he agreed.

"Okay, I will arrange a time to meet with you and get to know the specifics."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Feipeng felt heavy-hearted. He didn't believe this was just a simple case; the interests and power involved were probably far beyond his imagination. He quickly flipped through the documents on the table, but he couldn't shake the urgent voice of Lu Feng from his mind.

Two days later, Huang Feipeng met with Lu Feng as agreed. The meeting place was a quiet coffee shop. Lu Feng didn't keep him waiting long. A middle-aged man entered the coffee shop; he was thin, with sharp eyes that gleamed, and appeared intelligent and profound. Upon seeing Huang Feipeng, he didn't speak immediately but sat down, ordered a coffee, and seemed to be waiting for something.

“Attorney Huang,” Lu Feng spoke, his tone less urgent than before, now calmer. “Regarding this case, what you need to know is not just about arresting the shopkeepers. The clues we’ve uncovered show that these illegal transactions involve more than just money; the deeper relationship lies in control and manipulation. There’s a powerful force behind this, and behind those involved, someone is deliberately using these transactions to carry out a deeper scheme.”

Huang Feipeng nodded slightly. It seemed that this matter was far more complicated than he had imagined. Thinking of this, he began to wonder if he had been dragged into a vortex by Lu Feng.

"Could you reveal some information about these people's backgrounds?" he asked tentatively.

Lu Feng shook his head. "These people are too secretive and involve too many levels. We can't confirm every detail for now. But what we can be sure of is that their goal is not simply economic gain, but some kind of more strategic purpose."

Are you referring to political struggles or a broader power struggle?

“That’s right. Attorney Huang, if you get involved in this matter, you may face huge risks, but equally, if you don’t stand up, many people will pay the price. More seriously, more innocent people may be dragged into it.”

Huang Feipeng's heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath, feeling a strange sense of pressure. After a brief silence, he finally asked, "Then why choose me?"

Looking into Huang Feipeng's eyes, Lu Feng said in a low voice, "Because you are capable, and because you are the only person we can trust."

Huang Feipeng was deeply moved by those words. As a lawyer, even though he had left the police force, he knew that the power of the law lay in ensuring everyone received the justice they deserved. And this time, he might have the opportunity, even the responsibility, to fight for justice for those innocent people.

However, just as he resolved to investigate the case with all his might, he failed to realize that this seemingly simple "shop raid" had quietly set a huge trap. Huang Feipeng's steps were destined to lead him into that darkness, and everything was merely a thread in a meticulously woven net, waiting for him to inadvertently fall into it...

At that moment, Huang Feipeng clearly felt the pressure he was under, like a heavy stone quietly pressing on his chest. Two days ago, he was just a lawyer living a peaceful life, but today he was caught in a storm he couldn't control. This case, which should have been an ordinary legal matter, or even an opportunity to seek justice, had now become increasingly complicated and dangerous.

He sat at his desk, his gaze fixed on the heavy contract. Every word on it seemed blurred, as if shrouded in a thin mist. He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. Ever since meeting Lu Feng, he had been unable to return to his former peaceful life.

"Who exactly is he?" Huang Feipeng wondered silently, his mind filled with questions. Lu Feng was an extremely mysterious man. He claimed to possess clues to the investigation and could uncover the truth behind this black market transaction, yet he had never revealed any information about his background. Moreover, whenever Huang Feipeng tried to press him for details, Lu Feng would always skillfully evade the question, always giving off an elusive aura. Why had he chosen him? Was it really as he claimed, that he was the only person he could trust?