The storm of electronic fraud, the day I was deceived into northern Myanmar

Inside a luxurious hotel suite in Manila, Philippines.

The sun sets and the dusk deepens.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, neon lights are coming on and tall buildings are standing in rows, outlining the silhouette of a bustling city.

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat solemn.

Li Yan and I were sitting face to face on the sofa, our eyes meeting, each filled with worry.

I told her exactly what happened when Interpol came to my house.

The words of Zheng Guoan still linger in my ears and cannot be forgotten.

Li Yan listened to me quietly and didn't speak for a long time.

There was a complicated expression on her beautiful face, as if she had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start.

"You..." After a long while, she spoke faintly, her tone full of worry, "What do you think?"

I smiled bitterly and sighed.

"To be honest, I'm also very conflicted." I said slowly, "Getting rid of He Hong has been my wish for many years. As long as I can eliminate this big trouble, I will not hesitate to cooperate with Interpol. But..."

I paused, frowning.

"But I have always done things my own way and never been controlled by others. Now I have to compromise, and I am really unwilling to do so."

Li Yan's eyes dimmed when she heard this.

She held my hand gently and said softly:

"I understand your feelings. But have you ever thought about what the consequences will be if you don't cooperate with them?"

I was stunned and looked at her in confusion.

Li Yan sighed and continued, "Now that Interpol has set its sights on you, they will never give up. They have evidence against you, and it would be easy for them to kill you. Rather than passively taking a beating, it is better to take the initiative and strike first."

I remained silent and fell into deep thought.

She was right.

Although Zheng Guoan seemed to give me a choice, it was just a feint.

If I refuse, they still have plenty of ways to force me to submit.

But how can I have the face to surrender to them like this?

Just as I was lost in thought, Li Yan suddenly grabbed my hand and said firmly: "Why don't we go far away? As long as you are with me, I am willing to accompany you wherever you go!"

"Fly away?"

I was stunned, staring at her blankly, speechless for a moment.

Fly away, these four words, how tempting, yet how cruel?

Chang Jianlin, Ah Hao, Ah Huang, and all the brothers of Guangjin, they are all waiting for me to come back.

Now they have such a good situation, but it is lost just like that. How can they continue?

What's more, I have committed too many sins.

Even if I escape to the ends of the earth, can I feel at peace and free from guilt?

No, I can't go!

Thinking of this, I shook my head firmly and held Li Yan's hand tightly.

"I know you're doing this for my own good. But I can't leave. I really can't."

I looked into her eyes lovingly and said word by word, "There are countless brothers who rely on me for food. Now is the time to make achievements. How can I just leave and abandon them?"

"But..." Li Yan wanted to say something, but I reached out to stop her.

"Besides, even if I can escape for a while, can I escape forever?" I said with a wry smile, "Even if I end up in jail one day, I will never regret it. Because this is the life I chose."

Li Yan looked at me blankly, tears in her eyes.

After a while, she nodded helplessly.

"I understand. Since you have made up your mind, I will support you. Cooperating with Interpol to get rid of He Hong will also fulfill your long-cherished wish. But..."

She hesitated to speak, her eyes full of worry.

"Just what?" I asked confusedly.

"But I'm worried that you'll never come back!" Li Yan said, choking up. "If one day you're thrown into jail for this, what should I... do?"

My heart ached, I held her hand tightly, and said with a forced smile:

"Silly girl, don't let your imagination run wild. I have you here, don't I? As long as you are here, I have nothing to fear no matter what happens. Besides, Zheng Guoan said that as long as I behave well, they can help me apply for legal aid. Maybe I won't have to go to jail at all."

"That would be the best..." Li Yan sighed.

I shrugged, pretending to be helpless.

But my heart aches.

In fact, I know it too.

If I cooperate with Interpol and get rid of He Hong, I'm afraid I will be the next unlucky person.

By then, whether there is legal aid or not, there will be no escape.

But I can’t let Li Yan worry.

Seeing that she still looked worried, I sighed and gently stroked her hair.

"Li Yan, actually... I had expected this day to come." I murmured, "From the moment I set foot on this road, I was destined to have a bad ending. With so many sins, even if I can escape for a while, I will eventually not be able to escape the condemnation of my conscience."

"Yang..." Li Yan's eyes were filled with tears and she hugged my neck tightly.

"My biggest regret over the years is that I can't go back to China," I said quietly. "I don't know how my mom, dad, and my childhood friends are doing now. I really want to see them, even if it's just for the last time."

Speaking of this, my nose suddenly felt sore for some reason.

Li Yan looked at me with pity and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of my eyes.

"Well, now that you've made up your mind, I'll support you," she said firmly, "but before that, we still have a lot to do."

"What's the matter?" I asked puzzled.

Li Yan smiled slightly, and her tone returned to her usual capable tone:

"Of course you will immigrate. I'm already working on it. Once your residence is transferred to Norway, even if you have to go to jail, it will be in a Norwegian prison. The conditions there are much better than in other places."

I looked at her with emotion, feeling mixed emotions.

With such a caring woman, what else could I be dissatisfied with?

Thinking of this, my fighting spirit becomes even stronger.

Now that you have made up your mind, just give it a try!

The worst that can happen is that both sides will die, but at least I have a clear conscience!

When I realized this, I felt refreshed.

"Let's go out for a meal and relax." I held Li Yan's hand, smiled and stood up.

"Are you okay?" Li Yan asked with concern.

"It's okay." I shook my head, my eyes as firm as a torch. "Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are in the hands of God. What is coming cannot be avoided. Instead of waiting to die, it is better to face it bravely. Whether it is He Hong or Interpol, just face it if you can't avoid it!"

Having said that, I walked out of the room with my head held high and big strides.

Li Yan followed me silently with a gratified smile on her face.

......

The next day, I formally called Zheng Guoan.

"Hello, Mr. Yang." Zheng Guoan's meaningful voice came from the other end of the phone, "How have you considered it? Have you made a decision?"

I took a deep breath and said firmly:

"I have decided to cooperate with you. However, you must also keep your word and give me the legal assistance I deserve."

"Boss Yang is really straightforward!" Zheng Guoan laughed. "Don't worry, we at Interpol always keep our word. As long as you cooperate well, I promise to satisfy you."

"Very good." I nodded. "What should I do next?"

"I'll go back and discuss the details of the cooperation with my superiors." Zheng Guoan pondered, "During this period, Mr. Yang, just prepare and wait for good news. When the time comes, someone will contact you."

"I understand." I responded, but I felt mixed emotions.

After hanging up the phone, I stared out the window for a long time, lost in thought.

The showdown is imminent, and the reshuffle is imminent.

What will follow will probably be a bloody, treacherous struggle.

I wonder what Zheng Guoan, this big fish, is thinking.

Is it a blessing or a curse to cooperate with them?

However, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot.