Before dawn, piercing sirens rang out through the Old City.
Residents who had been jolted awake threw on their coats and opened their windows, only to see cars from the Security Department speeding down the streets.
The alternating red and blue lights atop the cars illuminated the long avenue.
"What's going on?"
"So many Security Department cars. What happened?"
"No idea, but this route seems to be heading toward the Four Seas Restaurant."
The Four Seas Restaurant.
Long Si was awakened by a furious pounding on the door. He had stayed at the restaurant overnight, with two rather attractive women in his arms on either side.
"What's all the noise? It's barely dawn."
Long Si angrily threw an ashtray toward the entrance.
His adviser's voice came from outside, carrying a hint of panic. "Master Long, something's happened!"
"The Security Department is here!"
Long Si froze. He was wondering how he had managed to attract the Security Department's attention. Logically speaking, he had already greased the right palms over what had happened at the Jade Stream Tower Procurement Office the previous night. The Security Department should have turned a blind eye.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a gruff voice. "Seize them. Don't let a single one escape."
Then, with a loud bang, the door was kicked open. A burly man built like a bear ducked inside and flashed Long Si a row of white teeth.
"Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Long."
Long Si frowned. The person who had come was actually Xiong Gang, the head of the Security Department in Ziyang City.
Since when had matters in the Old City been serious enough to alarm the head of the Security Department?
Moreover, Xiong Gang's arrival made Long Si deeply uneasy.
He hurriedly threw on a coat and