Chapter 153: The VIP Client Is Here, Sister Rose… Will You Go Down and Serve Her?

With the arrest plan finalized, all preliminary preparations and arrangements began to move forward swiftly.

The various departments of the Yuhua Criminal Investigation Team in Liangxi City immediately coordinated fully to assist in the arrest operation.

First, surveillance footage from the system was used to determine whether Rose was currently inside the Red Rose Beauty Salon. This was to avoid wasting time on an empty run and risking alarming the target.

Second, departments like the traffic police and local police began intentionally controlling foot and vehicle traffic, minimizing the number of people and cars passing by the Red Rose Beauty Salon to prevent any potential public safety incidents.

Lastly, special forces snipers were arranged to take position and aim, even though Su Ming and the others hadn’t yet taken action. Such defensive measures were still necessary and had to be prepared in advance.

However, even with snipers in place, their effectiveness was limited. If Rose wasn’t near a window, then no matter how skilled the sniper was, it would be impossible to land a precise shot or control the suspect’s actions through walls.

Therefore, in this operation, Su Ming, who would be carrying out the arrest alone, remained the key player.

Success or failure rested almost entirely on Su Ming’s shoulders.

…

At this moment, in the meeting room of the Yuhua Criminal Investigation Team.

At Lin Tian’s insistence, Su Ming was carefully putting on a police-issued bulletproof vest to further ensure his safety.

Fortunately, the weather wasn’t too hot yet, so wearing the vest under a long-sleeved shirt wouldn’t raise suspicion or make him look overly bulky.

If it were summer, in order to stay concealed and avoid tipping off Rose, even the bulletproof vest might have to be left out, further reducing his level of protection.

Based on the previous encounters with Zhou Shirui and Duyao, and analyzing this drug trafficking organization’s ruthlessness, it was highly likely Rose would be carrying a firearm—and might even have explosives stashed within the salon.

Although Su Ming believed that once he made his move, Rose wouldn’t even have a chance to resist, Lin Tian wasn’t as optimistic.

Having Su Ming, a recent addition to the criminal investigation team, go in alone to make such a dangerous arrest was already a bold and risky move.

Let alone the fact that in just a few short days, Su Ming had already demonstrated exceptional reasoning and case-solving abilities. He clearly had the potential to become a pillar of the Huaihai Criminal Investigation Team in the future.

If there had been a more suitable candidate, Lin Tian would never have been willing—let alone at ease—letting someone so promising take such a risk.

By 9 p.m., Su Ming was fully geared up in his bulletproof vest and a simple windbreaker, with his service pistol holstered at his waist.

He even used an eyebrow pencil and foundation to sketch a few lines on his face, applying a basic disguise.

Once Su Ming had completed the disguise on his own, everyone present—including Lin Tian and Xu Changsheng—couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up in admiration.

Though it looked like he’d only made a few minor changes, Su Ming’s appearance and demeanor were now nearly unrecognizable.

His originally firm and defined facial features had softened considerably, and that “stay away from me” aura had completely disappeared—he now exuded the approachable charm of someone like Zheng Hui.

Even his temperament had shifted—from a sharp blade drawn from its sheath to something almost tender and pleasing, like a young man who could charm wealthy women for money.

Clearly, Su Ming was about to approach Rose under the guise of being the “younger cousin” and assistant of a wealthy lady, to get close and take her down the moment the opportunity arose.

Just as Su Ming finished preparing, Gao Chao opened the meeting room door and led in a woman around thirty-five years old. Despite her age, she was impeccably maintained, looking youthful and elegant, carrying a Hermès handbag.

Without hesitation, Gao Chao gestured toward the woman beside him and introduced her:

“This is Dong Qin, President Dong, a local businesswoman in Liangxi City who specializes in fire safety equipment.”

“She served eight years in the military before returning home to join the family business. She’s also one of Rose’s important clients.”

“Because she has a military background, President Dong understands the significance of arresting a drug trafficker.”

“So when I asked her to help, she didn’t hesitate—she came immediately, without even thinking about the risks.”

“President Dong also keeps up her physical training, and during the arrest, she may be able to provide some support. But most importantly…”

“Her military background is something she has never disclosed to anyone—Rose won’t suspect a thing.”

Lin Tian looked at Dong Qin, who stood beside Gao Chao, still wearing her short hair and standing straight with poise.

He naturally understood that being able to find someone like Dong Qin with a military background in such a short time meant Gao Chao had gone to great lengths—she wasn’t just some random important client of Rose.

Because during the arrest, Dong Qin’s background would lower the risk Su Ming had to take and significantly raise the chances of success.

He sincerely praised, “Good thinking, Director Gao.”

“President Dong is definitely the most suitable person for the job.”

Gao Chao nodded in acknowledgment and continued the introduction.

“President Dong, this is Su Ming, Deputy Team Leader Su.”

“You’ll be working with him to enter the Red Rose Beauty Salon and apprehend Tang Zhiyun—Rose, the suspect in this case.”

Upon hearing this, Dong Qin gave a composed and confident smile. She nodded and extended her hand.

“Deputy Su,” she said. “Let’s work well together later. We must take Rose down on the first try.”

“To make sure this first mission since I left the military goes perfectly, I even borrowed this Hermès bag from my family—and I’m driving the convertible I usually never take out.”

“Honestly,” she added with a slight sigh, “I never expected Tang Zhiyun to be such a cruel murderer. I’ve met her so many times—if I’d realized earlier and arrested her then, things would’ve been a lot easier.”

Facing the confident and capable Dong Qin, Su Ming shook her hand firmly and nodded.

“No regrets, President Dong.”

“As long as you can get Rose to come out and meet you, she definitely won’t get away!”

…

By 10 p.m., foot traffic around the Red Rose Beauty Salon was starting to thin out. A stream of freshly beautified women were leaving the salon one after another.

Inside a suite designated as a private living area, Rose sat with her legs crossed, watching Empresses in the Palace for what must have been the hundredth time, an expensive facial mask covering her face. Occasionally, she glanced at the phone on the table.

But unfortunately, the Bomber call she had been waiting for still hadn’t come. Nor had there been any emergency message from K.

Just as she was growing restless and about to call the bomber herself to ask for an update—

There was a knock on the door.

Right after that, the voice of the Red Rose Beauty Salon’s assistant manager called out.

“Sister Tang?”

“Our VIP client, Sister Dong, is here. As usual, she specifically asked for you to do her treatment. She doesn’t want anyone else touching her face.”

“So…”

“Do you have time to come down now?”