"An Zhiyuan, this mission is a bit tricky, and I hope you can complete it quickly, because Sang Ji has caused us tremendous losses. The Public Security Department strongly demands cooperation from all sides to eliminate these transnational criminals and restore peace to our borders," the Chief said.
The superior was issuing an order to An Zhiyuan.
"Yes! I will come up with a plan as quickly as possible," An Zhiyuan responded.
This time, Sang Ji, a major drug lord, was moving along the border of Myanmar and China. He was a clever and cunning enemy who employed local farmers in Myanmar to grow opium poppies, with specialists refining them into the final product, which was then transported through various locations via the Chinese border, now becoming a golden route.
The man had organized armed forces, ruthless and cunning, never letting anyone capture him. The Public Security of Yun Province had already lost several undercover agents due to his shrewdness, leaving them unprepared.
This is why it was necessary to mobilize local special forces, public security departments, and border police together; the opposition was just too powerful.
"Chief, unless we continue to send undercover agents, it will still be very difficult to get close to Sang Ji. This man, as the information shows, is extremely intelligent and cunning, and like a rabbit, never stays in one place for long. Even his closest confidants are unaware of his whereabouts, mysterious and cruel, indeed a formidable opponent," An Zhiyuan, who had reviewed the data, said during the meeting in the office.
"You are right, but due to the previous failures of our undercover operations, Sang Ji has become very cautious. It’s almost impossible to infiltrate his side again any time soon. However, the border department provided us with some new intelligence yesterday that we believe is feasible," the Chief added.
"Look, although Sang Ji is no saint, he has a peculiar penchant for gambling on stones and is a born gambler, particularly fond of betting on raw stones in several renowned pits in Myanmar. He is the type of person who loves the idea of getting rich overnight, and his luck, reportedly, is quite good, often making money in eight out of ten gambles, not necessarily getting rich but never losing money either. This is why he is so passionate about it," said the intelligence personnel, while detailing the latest intelligence to the leaders.
An Zhiyuan looked at the photo in his hand. Sang Ji didn’t look like a desperado at all, with a gentle demeanor. From a certain angle, the man’s features were very handsome, and with the added maturity of age, he carried a refined aire, courteous in his dealings, and his demeanor, including his actions, betrayed nothing of his status as a top drug lord.
It really proved true that "appearances are deceiving, and the sea is unfathomable."
"There’s going to be an auction at the largest pit in Myanmar soon, and it’s said that the three major pits will each send a batch of raw stones to participate in what will be the greatest auction event, inviting interested parties from everywhere. According to our intelligence, Sang Ji will definitely not miss this opportunity.
This will also be our only chance to get close to him. The best approach is to have our personnel disguise themselves and participate in this auction to get close to Sang Ji, obtain evidence of his crimes, and capture him to completely shatter this golden route," was the final conclusion reached after various analyses.