Chapter 197: The Solo Capture Operation, Su Ming’s Cold Stare with the Butcher!

At the moment the Butcher entered carriage 14, a speeding private car also stopped at the entrance of the Suzhou High-Speed Railway Station.

There was no time to waste, not even half a second.

It was as if the car hadn’t even fully stopped before everyone immediately opened the doors and rushed out, running straight into the train station.

To the passersby, this was just another case of several passengers running late due to traffic, something that happens every day at the station.

At this moment, Su Ming, running in the lead, pressed his miniature earpiece and began recounting the newly devised plan.

“The Butcher has reached the platform, and he’s very likely already on board.”

“To avoid raising his suspicion, the train will not wait for us, it will depart on time as usual. With the door closing time factored in, we must reach the platform in three minutes.”

“The key is…”

“Based on the ticket information, the Butcher may be using Lei Qianming’s identity, sitting in seat 5A of car 5, or he may be using an earlier booked ticket and sitting in seat 5B of car 14.”

“From my personal and criminal psychology perspective, I lean more towards the idea that the Butcher will be sitting in 5B of car 14.”

“This is because, according to the station’s database, there is no record of a ticket booked for 5B of car 14, which minimizes the chances of exposing his identity.”

“Moreover, the Butcher is extremely confident in his counter-surveillance abilities and will certainly be frequently checking if he’s been followed along the way.”

“Even if he doesn’t notice anyone tracking or observing him, given his usual tactics of creating multiple escape routes, he will likely give us false information or use misdirection.”

“Just like earlier, when he deliberately left clues about the provincial tour group and the three tickets that were booked early but never used to enter the station.”

“Based on this pattern, after using Lei Qianming’s identity to enter the station, the Butcher is very likely to sit in a different seat under another identity to throw us off.”

“The most important thing is…”

“That seat in car 14 is in the middle, sandwiched between two passengers, which will further enhance the Butcher’s safety.”

“With people on both sides, capturing him will be several times more difficult, and he could use other passengers as hostages to create an opportunity for escape.”

“So, I’ll head to car 14 first. However, due to time constraints, I will board from car 9 and make my way to car 14 through the aisle.”

“Don’t worry about the exposure risk, I’ll handle everything and have confidence in avoiding detection by the Butcher’s counter-surveillance skills.”

“Finally, the rest of you stay in car 9 and remain on standby.”

“Do not take any action, and keep your identities concealed from other passengers and station staff to reduce the chance of exposure and minimize the likelihood of the Butcher waking up.”

“Remember… this operation cannot fail!”

After finishing his words, Su Ming’s gaze became sharp, and he immediately took a dedicated passageway that had been set up for them, bypassing the usual security checks and entering the station, despite the confusion of the other travelers.

He then quickly ran to the boarding gate.

Even before getting close, the previously closed ticket gate was reopened with the help of station staff, who had been ready for this emergency.

At the same time, a staff member carrying a backpack with anime character accessories was looking up at Su Ming, preparing to hand him the disguise bag.

At this moment, only a minute and a half remained before the train was scheduled to depart.

Except for Guo Ping, who had the best stamina, the others, like Liu Yang and An Quan, had already been left far behind, but there was no time to wait for them.

Su Ming immediately ran past the ticket gate, took the bag handed to him by another staff member, and followed the station staff’s instructions as he headed for the platform.

Upon reaching the platform, Su Ming suddenly realized that he was currently at car 4. To reach car 14 on the other end, he still had quite a distance to run.

He and Guo Ping could make it in time, but Liu Yang and the others certainly wouldn’t.

Without hesitation, Su Ming gestured to Guo Ping behind him and immediately ran towards car 9, while pressing his earpiece.

“Director Liu.”

“You won’t make it to car 9 in time.”

“Guo and I will handle the capture, you and the others wait in car 8. Once the train stops in Modu, come immediately to assist.”

After finishing, Su Ming swiftly removed the earpiece to avoid detection by the Butcher’s counter-surveillance skills, which could result in the failure of the operation.

After arriving at car 9, Su Ming did not change his state but deliberately began to breathe heavily, making himself appear extremely tired as if from running.

He then turned the backpack to his chest, placing his hands on his hips to look as though he was exhausted, while walking towards the rear carriages and waiting for the other passengers to sit.

Despite the congestion in front, he didn’t rush them, showing excellent manners.

He did not hasten his pace to determine if the Butcher was in this train, but instead kept his pace slow and steady.

Clearly, from the moment Su Ming entered the train, he began his disguise.

Compared to when he disguised as a rich woman’s assistant, this time, with minimal changes to his makeup, Su Ming had chosen to disguise himself as…

A nearly late university graduate who was rushing to an interview in Modu.

This disguise was undoubtedly very successful and highly appropriate.

Since it was the final time for spring recruitment, many recent graduates were rushing for their last interviews. Having yet to secure a job, they cherished every opportunity, even if it meant rushing to catch the train.

Moreover, university is a time when most people’s stamina is at its lowest, so Su Ming’s deliberately exaggerated panting added realism to his appearance.

Most importantly…

He also carried the backpack in front of his chest, thoroughly embodying the nervousness of a student entering the workforce for the first time.

His patience, not rushing the other passengers, showcased the demeanor expected of a university student.

Combining that with the fact that Su Ming was indeed a university student still, his disguise was now perfectly aligned with his real situation.

…

At this moment, Su Ming was slowly walking down the aisle of the train towards the rear carriages.

Car 10.

Car 11.

Car 12.

…

Finally, reaching car 14, Su Ming immediately spotted the Butcher sitting in the middle seat of the fifth row, dressed in a black suit.

At the same time, the Butcher’s cold, emotionless eyes were locked onto him as he entered the carriage…