After the panicked silence of the team member.

Jiang Wenrui reached under the desk and pulled out a listening device.

Then, he stood up from his executive chair.

One by one, he retrieved other listening devices hidden on the bookshelf, inside a vase, and under the chair.

A total of four or five listening devices!

The sight left the team member dumbfounded.

Who put these here?

To silently plant so many listening devices in the team leader's office—could there be a mole among them?

After pulling out all the devices.

Jiang Wenrui walked over to the vintage phonograph.

With a gentle press.

The sound of an opera began to play.

It was none other than the famous Italian aria, Nessun Dorma ("None Shall Sleep Tonight").

"Speak!"

Amid the rising operatic sound.

Jiang Wenrui said in a low voice.

"Team leader, who... who planted these listening devices?" the team member stammered, trembling.

"That's not important right now!" Jiang Wenrui replied.

Though he still wanted to question whether there was a mole within the inspection team, the young team member held back.

He nodded.

Switching to the main topic, the team member said, "Team leader, I spoke to Old Ghost. I told him you instructed him to question San Biao at Anda Financial Company. He's already on his way! But team leader, didn't you previously say not to search for clues at Anda Financial Company? Why did you suddenly change your mind and send Old Ghost there? And also, when you previously instructed us to covertly investigate Maple Leaf Hotel, Old Ghost wasn't involved either..."

As he spoke.

The young team member seemed to realize something. His voice dropped to a shocked whisper: "Could it be you deliberately sent Old Ghost away? Is he... the mole?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't!" Jiang Wenrui shot him a glare.

"Oh, oh, okay... then... are we about to take action?"

The young team member was parched with nervousness. It seemed he had guessed that Old Ghost might be the mole.

And most likely, these listening devices were planted by Old Ghost.

"What time is it?" Jiang Wenrui asked.

"Almost eleven," the young team member said, glancing at the wall clock.

"Get ready. Arm yourselves. Call Xiaoyu, Old Wei, and Xiaotong. We'll head out shortly!" Jiang Wenrui instructed.

"Got it!"

Realizing something big was about to happen, the young team member grew excited.

His intuition told him this was the moment for action—and for earning merit.

Maple Leaf Hotel.

The swimming pool was closed to the public tonight.

Next to the empty pool.

Three middle-aged men in nothing but swimming trunks lay on deck chairs.

Hot towels covered their faces.

"Boss Sun, I heard Jiang Wenrui's sudden return might be targeting you and Maple Leaf Hotel. Shouldn't we keep a low profile?" one middle-aged man asked.

Relaxing in the center, Sun Tianqi sneered dismissively.

"Low profile? Why should we? What can those useless idiots do? Let them investigate for another ten thousand years—they won't find a shred of evidence. Calling them incompetent would be a compliment. Just wait—they're merely going through the motions. In a few days, they'll be gone. Even if they linger in Jiangzhou, it won't affect Maple Leaf's operations. We'll sing, dance, and carry on as usual—business as usual. Nothing to worry about!"

Arrogance personified.

Sun Tianqi exemplified it perfectly.

"Boss Sun, I still think we should keep a low profile. Better safe than sorry," another middle-aged man said.

"Safe? You're just timid!"

Sun Tianqi ripped the towel off his face.

Sitting up, he sneered, "What's there to fear? What can they do to me? Deputy Director He Jinjun of the municipal bureau is already on my side. Even if he can't handle something, his retired old man upstairs will protect us. Trust me, nothing will touch us!"

Sun Tianqi chuckled, "Just keep the money flowing to me as usual. A monthly return of 8%—you'll get your dividends. Trust me, even if the sky falls, it won't touch you!"

"Boss Sun, I think—"

The two middle-aged men were about to voice their thoughts.

But Sun Tianqi cut them off.

He grabbed his phone from the ground.

Opening an encrypted app.

The sound of Nessun Dorma filled the air.

"Boss Sun, what's this?"

"From Jiang Wenrui's office. Tsk, tsk, he's even playing Nessun Dorma. Quite the flair, huh?" Sun Tianqi scoffed.

He continued, "Every move they make is under my watch. Every plan, every arrangement—it's all within my control. I even have people on the inside. What are you worried about?"

Hearing this, the two middle-aged men were stunned.

Sun Tianqi truly seemed untouchable.

"Boss Sun, you're amazing!" one quickly gave him a thumbs-up.

"Boss Sun, you're incredible!" the other echoed.

"Hm?" Sun Tianqi smirked.

The two exchanged a glance.

Then, in unison, they exclaimed: "Boss Sun, you're both amazing and incredible!"

"Haha, hahahaha!" Sun Tianqi burst into laughter.

The two men joined him in hearty laughter.

"I've arranged for some top-notch ladies for you. Let's go, have some fun!"

Patting the two on the shoulders, Sun Tianqi stood up.

"Haha, thank you, Boss Sun!"

"Boss Sun, you're the best, haha!"

Unconcerned, Sun Tianqi strode away.

But little did he know.

The death knell had already begun to toll.

All because of his trusted henchman, Da Sha Biao!

He might never learn that the fuse leading to his downfall was a mere 200,000 yuan loan shark deal.

At the same time.

In neighboring cities around Jiangzhou.

Under the cover of night, unmarked police vehicles sped toward the intercity expressways!

Their ultimate destination: Jiangzhou's Maple Leaf Hotel.

With expedited passage at toll stations.

At midnight.

Almost simultaneously.

The teams converged and split into two.

One headed for Anda Financial.

The main force surrounded Maple Leaf Hotel.

No questions allowed.

Fully armed, the officers stormed the premises!

Within minutes.

The decadent 19th-floor gambling hall was completely under control.

"Team Leader Jiang!"

"Team Leader Jiang!"

As Jiang Wenrui entered the luxurious casino.

Several police officials from out of town quickly greeted him.

"Where's Sun Tianqi?"

Jiang Wenrui asked sternly.

Sun Tianqi was the top priority!

"Over there!"

A police official pointed to a hallway.

Sun Tianqi, wearing nothing but shorts, was being escorted out.

"Damn it, let me go! Do you know who I am? You can't arrest me! Tell me which bureau you're from!" Sun Tianqi roared.

But then.

He spotted Jiang Wenrui.

At that moment.

A chill ran down his spine.

Impossible! How could it be Jiang Wenrui?

"Boss Sun, save your shouting. These officers are all specially assigned from other regions. Their mission is to take down Maple Leaf Hotel's rat nest—and its rat king, you!"

Jiang Wenrui walked up and patted Sun Tianqi's face.

"Boss Sun, how's Nessun Dorma? Enjoyable?"

Swish—!

Sun Tianqi's face turned pale.

So Jiang Wenrui had known about the listening devices all along?

So he had turned the tables?

"I have parliamentary immunity! You can't detain me!" Sun Tianqi snarled.

"Oh, I forgot to mention—twenty minutes ago, a city council emergency meeting stripped you of your immunity," Jiang Wenrui said.

"Was it that old bastard Zhang meddling again???"

Sun Tianqi yelled in panic.

To act so swiftly and without any leaks—it must have been him!

But Jiang Wenrui had no intention of answering.

"Boss Sun, we'll have a proper chat later!"

Patting Sun Tianqi on the shoulder.

Jiang Wenrui instructed his team, "Xiao Zheng, Xiao Yu, Old Wei, come with me. The rest, clean up the scene. Seal off Maple Leaf Hotel. Not a single person gets away!"

"Yes, Team Leader!"

As they exited Maple Leaf Hotel.

"Team leader, where are we going?" team member Xiao Zheng asked.

It was the same young team member from earlier.

"To invite our Deputy Director He for tea. That hat of his—he's worn it long enough!"

Jiang Wenrui smirked.

Quickly heading to his government car.

Two hours later.

At 2 a.m.

Jiangzhou's upper circles were in chaos!

Deputy Director He Jinjun of the city bureau had been taken away by the inspection team.

The lawless den that was Maple Leaf Hotel had been dismantled in one fell swoop.

And the multi-faceted Sun Tianqi was arrested on the spot.

This was, without a doubt, the biggest storm to hit Jiangzhou in a decade!

And behind this storm, its mastermind, Ye Chen, was sound asleep.

Dreaming of a peaceful family life with Chen Yinuo, surrounded by children and grandchildren.

In the midst of his sweet dreams.

Suddenly.

The urgent ringing of his phone jolted him awake.