Are You Crazy? You’re Telling Me This Is a Fugitive TV Show?

“Is this show’s officer trying to kill me with laughter so he can inherit my Huabei credit?”

“Hahaha, just look at Zhang Xingchen. His face is flushed. Now that Wang Yun has directly challenged him, can we still say our captain is impressive?”

“666, this is too comical, right? The so-called fugitive is challenging the chief inspector to a duel, and they’re still saying he’s impressive?”

The officer’s words had the entire livestream viewers laughing so hard they almost wet themselves. The ones selling adult diapers were especially thrilled.

However, the one enduring the most embarrassment was certainly Zhang Xingchen. His face shifted through various expressions, at a loss for words.

After holding back for a good minute, Zhang Xingchen managed to suppress his embarrassment and anger and spoke with a composed tone, “Wang Yun has sent over a written challenge, suggesting that he might stir up trouble at Nansu Plaza tomorrow. Everyone, return for a strategy meeting.”

The rest of the officers heard the words and were puzzled. A challenge letter?

Nevertheless, they didn’t ask for further details and promptly headed to the command center room.

“Nansu Plaza is vast, featuring a landmark known as the Nansu Plaza Tower, a large plaza, and three office buildings. I’ve hosted events there. It’s an area with high foot traffic,” Liu Qingqing looked at Zhang Xingchen and said, hoping to lighten his mood a bit.

“Xingchen, if Wang Yun is planning to commit a crime in Nansu Plaza, we need to familiarize ourselves with the entire layout of the area, including all entrances, exits, and sewer lines. We need to be thorough because whatever we’re thinking, Wang Yun is likely two steps ahead. Secondly, if Wang Yun intends to commit a crime and has even sent you a direct challenge, it’s likely that his crime will make headlines, it won’t be a mere petty theft. We should keep an eye on the jewelry and luxury stores in Nansu Plaza. Also, we should monitor the surrounding area. He hasn’t specified a fixed target, so the act may not necessarily take place inside the plaza,” Hong Feng explained to Zhang Xingchen.

“Understood, Captain Hong Feng. For this operation, I plan to deploy our entire team of officers, twenty regular officers, and five elite officers, including the three whom I haven’t utilized yet. One specializing in computer forensics, one being a seasoned retired criminal investigator, and the last, a criminal sketch artist,” Zhang Xingchen responded, nodding and taking mental notes.

Although Zhang Xingchen might not be a top chief inspector on the show, his team included highly competent retired criminal investigators. Particularly noteworthy were the last three elite officers, who would be considered exceptional even within the police force.

“Understood,” Hong Feng nodded, choosing not to comment further.

Zhang Xingchen swung into action, dedicating himself to the task at hand. He had a premonition that this would be his ultimate showdown.

The adversary had explicitly provoked him, announcing plans to commit a crime at Nansu Plaza. Failure to apprehend him this time would mean complete defeat, drastically reducing any future chances of capturing him.

He must make the arrest tomorrow. His dignity and reputation were at stake. It was a fight for honor, and likely, his final battle.

Three squads comprising a total of twenty-five members swiftly arrived, twenty standard program officers and five elite ones.

Zhang Xingchen immediately began strategizing with them, discussing their plan of action for tomorrow.

***

On the fourth day of Operation Skynet, the news that fugitive Wang Yun had challenged chief inspector Zhang Xingchen went viral, trending across multiple platforms.

Whether it would be the so-called strongest fugitive Wang Yun who would triumph or Zhang Xingchen who got his reputation restored, all will be decided today.

Across both live streams, a large number of netizens were watching and sharing their opinions.

“Hahaha, a fugitive is daring to challenge the chief inspector of the show. The real showdown is about to begin. Today is definitely going to be electrifying.”

“It’s starting, it’s starting! Will today mark another humiliation for Zhang Xingchen, or will he regain his honor in this battle? Stay tuned!”

“We viewers are still scratching our heads. What is Big Brother planning for today? I feel it’s going to be something sensational.”

“Zhang Xingchen is already casting his net far and wide, while Big Brother is still enjoying his breakfast!”

***

“Captain, reporting in. We’re in position at the underground parking lot entry and exit points.”

“We’ve secured and locked down every ground point of entry to Nansu Plaza.”

By eight in the morning, in the command center room livestream, messages started coming in one by one to Zhang Xingchen.

Every potential entry point to Nansu Plaza was under strict surveillance. As soon as Wang Yun made an appearance, he would be immediately apprehended.

“Good. Skyhawk, how are things progressing on your end?” Zhang Xingchen nodded as he asked.

Inside the surveillance room of Nansu Plaza, a young man sat, grinning from ear to ear.

“Captain, I’m almost set up here. Once I install the facial recognition software into the surveillance system, we’ll be able to identify Wang Yun by his facial features. There’s a caveat, though, the cameras have to capture the face clearly. If someone has their head down, Uncle Chen will need to manually verify it.”

On the third floor of Nansu Plaza, a middle-aged man donned in sunglasses chimed in, “Skyhawk, alert me immediately if the surveillance system flags any suspicious individuals. I’ll analyze personally.”

“No problem,” Skyhawk affirmed.

“Heh, excellent. With both Skyhawk and Uncle Chen on our side, I feel much more secure,” Zhang Xingchen said, a small smile forming on his face. “Brother Zhao, how are things on your end?”

“I’m currently scouting the area, assessing optimal locations for potential criminal activity,” came another voice.

In the livestream, a man could be seen surveying a spot on the first floor of the shopping mall.

These were the remaining three elite members of the third inspection team. Truly the crème de la crème of the show’s third team.

Everyone was now in place.

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