The Warden's Office.

Warden Wang noticed that Qi Yun had finished his business here and, as usual, did not ask any unnecessary questions; he just took out some fine tea leaves to entertain him.

Qi Yun was in no hurry to leave. He sipped tea while chatting casually with him.

"Warden Wang, I have a question for you."

"Uh-huh." Warden Wang put down his teacup and sat upright, "Consultant Qi, please go ahead."

Qi Yun organized his thoughts for a moment and tentatively asked, "For a heavy criminal like Yao Yuzhong, has there ever been a case where they were temporarily taken out of prison?"

Warden Wang was taken aback for a moment, his small eyes blinking quickly, and soon he seemed to realize something, then chuckled, "In our first prison, it hasn't happened, but there are such precedents in other places."

"According to regulations, unless a serious criminal is needed to identify a significant case scene or has special medical needs, and after approval by the higher authority, they can be temporarily released from prison, but they must remain under surveillance the entire time."

"For someone like Yao Yuzhong, they are an important control subject. If you want to take them out temporarily..."

He paused, looked at Qi Yun, and added, "The medical approval process is quite complicated, with many procedures. It can't be approved in less than a month."

"If he's involved in a major case, it should be easier..."

Anyone who has reached a certain level in their career hasn't done so without considerable acumen. Setting aside work capabilities, they are quite adept in social affairs. Not only did he answer Qi Yun's question, but he also guessed his intention and directly provided the direction for action.

Qi Yun nodded satisfied, thinking this guy was quite interesting and had a lot of room for future improvement.

"Haha, alright, I understand. Thank you, Warden Wang."

"Ah, there's no need to thank me, it's just part of my job." Warden Wang waved his hand repeatedly.

"Consultant Qi, if you're free tonight, shall I treat you to a meal? A relative of mine just brought back a goose from the countryside yesterday."

Qi Yun checked his watch and gave an apologetic smile, "Thank you for your kind offer, Warden Wang, but I have to make a trip to Beijing shortly, so I won't be able to join for dinner."

"Next time, if you come to Province J, give me a call, and I'll arrange something for you."

Upon hearing this, Warden Wang's eyes lit up, and a broad smile spread across his face.

All his efforts were for this very moment.

"Oh my! That would be great! I've long wanted to stroll across that great grassland, so I'll definitely reach out for your help when I visit."

"Haha, alright! I'll take my leave then." Qi Yun said as he got up to leave.

Warden Wang hurriedly saw him off, only bending down to wave goodbye after sending him to his car, "Consultant Qi, take care on the road. If you need any assistance from us, feel free to call us anytime."

...

Ning County, a luxury brand counter in a mall.

Yao Fengjuan was holding a pricey handbag, unable to put it down.

The girlfriend she often played mahjong with glanced at her and joked, "If you like it, just buy it. What's the matter? Afraid your husband will say something?"

"You won enough money at the table yesterday to buy this bag, so what's there to hesitate about?"

Yao Fengjuan chuckled and shook her head, reluctantly putting the bag back, "Forget it, it's too flashy, not suitable for me."

The girlfriend didn't say much, picking up another one beside her and swinging it on her wrist, "Hey, does this bag look good on me?"

"...."

The two of them wandered around the mall for a good half-day before parting ways at the parking lot.

Just as Yao Fengjuan got into her Volkswagen CC and merged into the main road, she heard a "bang!" Her car lost control and surged forward several meters.

Her heart nearly jumped out of her chest in fright; she gripped the steering wheel tightly, slamming on the brakes to stop the car.

Still shaken, she looked back and saw in the rearview mirror that a black SUV had rear-ended her CC.

Her first instinct wasn't to call the police but to hastily take out her phone and call her husband.

"Honey! I've been in a car accident! Hurry and come over!"

Elsewhere, a small restaurant beside the highway.

Li Dachun irritably tossed his phone aside and shouted into his earpiece, "Hey, brothers, I need to step out for a bit. Erleng, take command. Keep pushing forward with our men; we must take them down today!"

With that, he grabbed his coat and hurried downstairs.

Ten minutes later, the dust-covered Old Gui quietly arrived on the second floor.

With nimble hands, he searched every corner of this black market shop, packing up all the valuables, and finally came to the safe, trying to break it open.

Qi Yun had promised to spare Yao Yuzhong and his wife from prison, but all these illegal gains had to be confiscated, otherwise it would not justify Li Dachun's arrogant attitude from yesterday.

...

8 PM, Beijing, in Wendong's study.

Qi Yun sat properly on the sofa, unsure why this leader had asked him to come over in the evening.

Wendong did not intentionally delay meeting him but had been continually working since Qi Yun entered the study.

As the pot of tea was nearly finished, Wendong finally put down his pen and tiredly removed his glasses, rubbing his brow.

"You're here."

Qi Yun nodded obediently, "Yes, I saw you were busy, so I didn't disturb you."

Wendong gave a small nod, took the briefcase by his side, and pulled out a file folder, handing it to Qi Yun, "Take a look at this first."

Qi Yun got up to take the file folder, feeling a bit curious.

Upon opening it, he found several sheets inside with names and detailed identity information, all bearing long, foreign names.

"Leader, what is this...?" Qi Yun looked at Wendong with confusion.

"This is the list of personnel that Guo An discovered C1A inserted into the Oil Country."