I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 195 Tracking Online

The night was dark, thick and impenetrable, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually hushed beneath the veil of darkness. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei followed the car, weaving through the intricate streets and alleys. Their steps were light and quick, but their eyes were as sharp as hawks, fixed firmly on the car ahead. The car's silhouette appeared particularly eerie in the night, like a cunning fox, ready to escape into the dark abyss at any moment.

The silhouette of the car stretched out very long under the dim street lights. His steps were a little hurried, and he looked back from time to time, as if to confirm whether anyone was following him. Zhang Wanqing's heart was beating like a drum, and she was so nervous that it almost jumped out of her throat. She knew that they were walking on the edge of a knife at this moment, and if they were not careful, they might fail. Fu Siyuan's palms were already soaked with sweat. He clenched his fists tightly, and his knuckles turned white due to the force. Li Wei's face was solemn, and his eyes revealed a determination to not give up until he achieved his goal.

"This guy must be playing tricks." Li Wei whispered, with a hint of worry in his voice.

"We have to be careful and not let him get away." Fu Siyuan responded with a ruthless tone.

"Well, I have a bad feeling." Zhang Wanqing nodded. Her intuition told her that things were not that simple.

The car brought them to a dilapidated warehouse area. It was pitch black, with only the occasional barking of dogs breaking the stillness of the night. The warehouse's iron door was tightly closed, covered in rust, as if no one had opened it in a long time. Xiaoche pulled a key from his pocket, inserted it into the lock, and gave it a slight turn. The iron door creaked loudly and slowly opened.

A musty smell filled the air, and the warehouse was pitch black. A small car entered first, followed closely by Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei. They flicked on their flashlights, and beams of light streaked through the darkness, illuminating the path ahead. The warehouse was filled with all sorts of debris, from worn-out furniture to discarded appliances. They moved cautiously among the debris, fearing to alert their superiors, who were hiding in the darkness.

"It's so weird here, we must be careful." Zhang Wanqing whispered, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

"Don't be afraid, we are here." Fu Siyuan comforted.

"Wanqing, this is not the first time you have done such an exciting thing. Are you still afraid? Haha..." Li Wei said with a smile.

They walked through the pile of junk and arrived at the back of the warehouse. There, a dilapidated wooden door was half-open, and a faint light shone through the crack. Xiaoche stopped and looked back at them, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Wanqing asked, her heartbeat accelerating again.

"My superior is in here. Do you really want to go in?" There was a hint of trembling in Xiaoche's voice.

"Of course, we came here just to see him." Fu Siyuan said firmly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination.

"Okay, be careful." Xiaoche nodded, pushed open the door and walked in.

Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and followed closely inside. The room behind the door, though small, was exceptionally brightly lit. A tall man sat at a table, a pile of glittering jewels before him. His eyes revealed a hint of greed as he concentrated on selecting the jewels.

"You're finally here." The man raised his head and saw them, a smug smile on his face.

"Are you the mastermind behind the jewelry theft?" Zhang Wanqing demanded, a hint of anger in her voice.

"Yes, it's me." The man laughed loudly, and his laughter echoed in the small room, sounding particularly harsh.

"Why did you steal the jewelry?" Fu Siyuan asked, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Hmph, this world is a world where the strong prey on the weak. I'm just fighting for my right to survive. In this society, people laugh at the poor but not at prostitutes. Without money, how do you live? Do all the poor have to sleep on the streets? Hahahaha..." The man sneered, with a hint of madness in his eyes.

"Your behavior is illegal and will be punished by law." Li Wei said seriously, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Law? Haha, what can the law do to me? The law is only set up for the rich and powerful. For people at the bottom of society, survival is the most important thing. Without money, how can you survive? You can't even survive, and you still talk to us about the law? Bullshit!" The man suddenly laughed, and there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Zhang Wanqing felt a touch of emotion after hearing the man's words. He was right. Survival was paramount. If even survival was a problem, what was the point of talking about laws and regulations? Most of us, at the bottom of society, were ordinary people. For us, basic necessities—food, clothing, shelter, transportation, three meals a day—were our greatest motivation to live.

Zhang Wanqing knew this, but she was just an ordinary person. For her, many issues were clearly visible. She knew the problems, but she lacked the ability to solve them. However, she felt that as a journalist, she could expose these issues that concerned ordinary people, allowing those who could solve them to see them. Perhaps, this would lead to a solution.

At this moment, the door of the warehouse was suddenly knocked open, and a group of police rushed in. It turned out that Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei had notified the police on the way to the warehouse, and the police had been secretly following them.

"Don't move, we are the police!" the police shouted loudly, holding handcuffs in their hands, and quickly handcuffed the man and the car.

However, at this moment, an unexpected situation occurred. The man suddenly pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed Zhang Wanqing fiercely. Fu Siyuan and Li Wei rushed forward and protected Zhang Wanqing behind them. Fu Siyuan grabbed the man's wrist and twisted it hard, causing the knife to fall to the ground with a clang. Li Wei quickly subdued the man and pinned him to the ground.

"You bastards, I won't let you go!" The man struggled angrily, but was eventually taken away by the police.

"Wanqing, are you okay?" Fu Siyuan asked with concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"I'm fine, just a little scared." Zhang Wanqing shook her head, a hint of paleness appearing on her face.

"You are all so brave and willing to do anything for justice." The police chief sighed, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"We just did what we should do." Fu Siyuan smiled slightly.

During the interrogation, the man confessed everything about the jewelry theft, how he sold the stolen goods, etc. The truth of the jewelry theft was finally revealed.

The efforts of Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei were rewarded. Once again, through their wisdom and courage, the three of them successfully uncovered the real culprit of the jewelry theft and restored peace to the city.

"The Iron Triangle is simply invincible!" Li Wei said proudly.