Strongest Soldier King

This meeting with Song Haitian, Luo Zheng had only one purpose, which was to confirm the kidnapping was real. Dealing with a cunning opponent like Song Tao, Luo Zheng had to be more vigilant. The Song family didn't want to call the police, what if the kidnapping was fake? Now that the goal was achieved and the authenticity of the kidnapping confirmed, Luo Zheng walked out of the yard in high spirits.

Shi Feng, who was waiting at the door, came up with a look of admiration and gave a thumbs up, saying: "Those Zhongnanhai bodyguards were all so arrogant, but you took them down single-handedly, impressive."

"No need to mention the useless things between us. I heard the head of the Guard called you director earlier, got a promotion?" Luo Zheng responded with a faint smile and nodded to the others in greeting.

"Not really, thanks to you." Shi Feng replied politely with a smile.

"Cut the nonsense, is there anything you can tell me about the kidnapping case?" Luo Zheng said lightly.

"Get in the car." Shi Feng said in a low voice while gesturing for everyone to get into their respective cars. Luo Zheng got into Shi Feng's off-road vehicle, sat in the front passenger seat comfortably. After driving a certain distance and making a turn, Shi Feng made a hush gesture and said with a smile, "I'm heading to the city bureau, where should I drop you off?"

Luo Zheng was startled, pondering the strangeness within, and cooperated by saying, "At the intersection ahead."

"Alright." Shi Feng replied casually, asking no more questions.

The off-road vehicle drove a little further. Shi Feng's serious expression relaxed, and he exhaled, apologetically saying, "Sorry, we were within the monitoring range just now, our conversation would have been overheard, let's find somewhere to talk.".

"Alright." Luo Zheng nodded in agreement, filled with suspicion.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived at a coffee shop, picked a corner to sit down, and ordered two cups of coffee. After checking around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, Shi Feng said in a low voice, "This matter is very strange, the Song family didn't want the police to intervene. I was commissioned by the bureau's leaders to make the connection but got kicked out, just happened to run into you guys in a fight."

"In your judgment, why wouldn't the Song family let you intervene?" Luo Zheng also asked in a low voice.

"There are two possibilities: one, they're worried about the hostage being killed and want to settle it privately; the other, there's something shady behind the scenes, afraid that police involvement would expose it. If this were an ordinary person, the police would definitely intervene by force, but Chairman Song's identity is not simple. Though he's a vice-chairman of the Military Committee, he's beyond our city bureau's reach. Even if we know it's not simple, we can't interfere." Shi Feng said, frustrated.

"Are there any suspects?" Luo Zheng continued to probe without showing emotion.

"What's stranger than the Song family not calling the police is this: the kidnappers planned very meticulously. I watched the surveillance; they wore hoods and weren't in a hurry to leave after taking the person, instead, they went into a large department store's underground garage, then disappeared into thin air. I checked the department store's surveillance, and it was hacked remotely; all surveillance was rendered ineffective. This level of hacking isn't simple, clearly, these aren't just ordinary kidnappers." Shi Feng said hurriedly.

"Hackers?" Luo Zheng was surprised, feeling somewhat familiar with the methods but unable to grasp anything specific.

"Yes, the surveillance was hacked, the people vanished, and the Song family doesn't allow us to investigate, so we can't conduct a large-scale search. The matter remains unresolved, though us police enjoy the downtime, it's hard on the hostage. By the way, why are you here? You're also here for this matter?" Shi Feng asked curiously.

"Just passing by, nearly got beaten to death." Luo Zheng said with a wry smile.

Shi Feng, being very astute, naturally realized Luo Zheng didn't want to tell the truth, so he didn't ask further and smiled, "Thanks for the help last time. When you have some time, give me a chance to host you, the brothers are all clamoring to thank you properly. If another good chance like this comes up, don't forget us."

"Don't worry, no need for formalities between us. As long as you aren't afraid of death and dare to fight, it's just a matter of time before you make merits, whether I'm there or not. By the way, since the Song family doesn't want you to intervene in this matter, just leave it alone. I feel the situation is off, and it might not be something you can meddle in." Luo Zheng seriously advised.

"Even if you didn't say it, we know too. But we're police, not in control of our actions; if the leaders above give the word, we have to charge ahead. Now that the Song family doesn't want us involved, even if we wanted to interfere, we couldn't. If one day it really becomes difficult, can we go to you for help?" Shi Feng asked quietly, his face turning serious.

Luo Zheng thought for a moment, then nodded, saying, "My movements are confidential, you know where my home is; if anything comes up, leave a message at my house, but don't scare my family."

"Understood, I get it, thank you." Shi Feng said gratefully. Having witnessed Charlie and the others' methods, Shi Feng knew some people couldn't be dealt with by his unit, and experts were needed. With Luo Zheng's assurance, Shi Feng felt relieved at heart.

"Besides, I'm often not in Beijing. If possible, help look after my family." Luo Zheng instructed.

"Don't worry, I'll pass the message along." Shi Feng assured earnestly.

The two exchanged smiles, Luo Zheng stood up and walked outside, Shi Feng followed, asking: "Where are you headed? I'll give you a lift."

Luo Zheng stopped, thought for a moment, then asked softly: "Dare to take a spin around the Song family with me?"

Shi Feng was startled, suddenly realizing, and puffed out his chest, saying, "What's there to be afraid of? Want me to call the brothers over to help?"

"No need, the opponents aren't simple; the brothers wouldn't fool them even with clever disguises." Luo Zheng said, heading outside, Shi Feng followed closely, and the two got in the car with Shi Feng driving.

On the road, Luo Zheng suddenly said, "Immediately deploy satellite surveillance centered on the Song family, within two kilometers radius. Inform me as soon as there's any news."

"Understood, Jeff, you must have pissed off the old turtle enough, huh? Too bad we couldn't see it in person, it would have been so satisfying. Next time something like this happens, count me in." Lan Xing's voice sounded in the earpiece.

Shi Feng looked at Luo Zheng in surprise, thinking Luo Zheng was talking to him, showing a bitter expression. A deputy director ordering satellite surveillance, how could he have that authority? Seeing Luo Zheng staring calmly ahead, Shi Feng suddenly realized Luo Zheng wasn't talking to him, couldn't help but look towards Luo Zheng's ear in puzzlement, noticing a small black dot, he suddenly realized, self-deprecatingly saying: "I thought you were talking to me. By the way, is there anything we can do?"

"You don't need to, just observe first. The priority is to figure out the kidnappers' real intentions. Do you think the kidnappers want a ransom?" Luo Zheng laughed.

"Impossible, not to mention the Song family doesn't have that much money, even if they did, they wouldn't dare pay; it would be suspicious. How could state leaders have so much money?" Shi Feng laughed, but his face turned serious, frowning and asking in return, "What do you think?"