That night.
In a hotel several kilometers from the warehouse.
Hi Dog and Wu Yan studied a map under the dim yellow light.
The warehouse's security far exceeded their expectations. They could only wait for the Ministry of State Security's experts to arrive.
"Food's here!"
The door was pushed open.
A plump woman walked in carrying enough food for ten.
"Is this enough for you growing boys? If not, just holler, and I'll make you some more."
The woman cheerfully set down the food, then carefully glanced over everyone.
Her gaze finally settled on Xiaomi.
"Heh, it's enough."
Hi Dog nodded without giving anything away.
"Should we save some for..."
A Ministry of State Security operative began to speak, but Wu Yan stopped him with a look.
"That's all, ma'am. This will do for us."
Wu Yan took out a large-denomination bill and handed it to her.
The woman cheerfully accepted the money and left.
Only after her footsteps faded outside did the operative continue, "Don't we need to save any for your brothers?"
"No. They'll sort themselves out."
Hi Dog picked up a steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth, displeasure in his eyes.
Wu Yan sternly instructed his subordinate, "Hi Dog's brothers are posted outside. Don't expose them."
Only Hi Dog, Wu Yan's operatives, and Xiaomi had checked into the hotel.
Earthworm had taken the brothers onto the streets outside to keep watch.
That one remark from Wu Yan's subordinate had nearly exposed Earthworm.
That pissed Hi Dog off considerably.
After leaving the room, the woman quickly dialed a number.
"Brother Cha, they're at my place... yes... yes, that's right. I recognized that rich young master you're looking for. No mistake."
"Sure, I'll keep an eye out. Thank you, Brother Cha."
The woman hung up, delighted.