Luo Nan was a street-level ne'er-do-well, loafing about and hanging with his rowdy buddies all day. Deep down, though, he wasn't a bad guy—just occasionally dabbling in petty theft. Ever since his wife eloped with a wealthy businessman three years ago, his four-year-old son became Luo Nan's sole pride.Only in his son's presence did Luonan shed his thuggish ways, revealing the tender affection of a father.
During another theft, Luonan was caught red-handed by the police. In the detention center, authorities presented him with two options: either serve a full ten-month prison sentence, or walk free immediately—but only if he agreed to become a police informant.Without hesitation, Ronan chose the latter.
The police laid down three strict rules for Ronan and warned him that this wouldn't let him off the hook. Every move he made was under police surveillance. It could be said that Ronan was still effectively in prison, and he risked putting his life in danger. According to the agreement, Ronan would only regain his freedom after three years. Of course, the police wouldn't let Ronan work for nothing.For every valuable lead he provided, he received a substantial payment from the police.
From then on, whenever Luo Nan hung out with his rowdy friends, he always kept one eye open. The city's underworld figures gathered at a few fixed spots. The brothers formed cliques and kept tabs on each other. Luo Nan was sharp, often uncovering crucial intelligence without breaking a sweat.Within a month, Luo Nan helped the police crack several robbery-murder cases. Yet he felt torn inside. Seeing close friends taken away in police cars filled him with guilt. But whenever a victim's wrongs were righted, he found immense comfort.
Time slipped away.Before he knew it, his son was already seven years old. Luo Nan spent a large sum to enroll his son in the best private elementary school. One day, his son excitedly brought home a form from school and eagerly asked Luo Nan about his occupation. Staring at the form, Luo Nan remained silent. After three minutes, he firmly told his son: "Daddy is a police officer."
Once tomorrow passed, Luo Nan would no longer have to act as an informant for the police.Three years of living in constant fear had left Luo Nan physically and mentally exhausted. At times, he even regretted it, wishing he had just served his ten-month prison sentence. But he couldn't lose face in front of his son. For his son, Luo Nan was willing to sacrifice everything.Luo Nan urgently called the police. As he hung up, his heart surged with emotion. It was now past midnight. To be precise, from this moment onward, Luo Nan had regained his freedom. Yet, he felt a lingering resentment. He vividly remembered the pride that had flashed across his son's face when he learned his father was a police officer.
Instead of leaving immediately, Luo Nan hid behind the rocks on the beach. That night, a bloody battle erupted between the police and the drug dealers. Both sides, armed to the teeth, locked in a standoff on the shore. Suddenly, Luo Nan spotted a bald-headed dealer tiptoeing along a path, attempting to slip away unnoticed.Ronan had seen the bald dealer's file in the police archives—a formidable figure who had slipped through the police's grasp multiple times.
Ronan lunged forward in a single bound. In the struggle, the bald dealer's dagger stabbed Ronan three times in the shoulder. Yet Ronan refused to let go.Enraged, the bald drug dealer plunged the blade savagely into Luo Nan's chest. Then, Luo Nan lost all consciousness. When he awoke, Luo Nan found himself lying in a quiet hospital room. Several police officers stood by his bedside, smiling and nodding at him. They informed Luo Nan that all the drug dealers had been apprehended—not a single one had escaped. The bald dealer, they revealed, had been their ringleader.At that moment, relief washed over Luonan's pale face. Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed at the door. His seven-year-old son threw himself onto Luonan, sobbing, "Daddy, are you going to die?" Luonan tenderly embraced his son, murmuring, "Daddy's fine. Because Daddy is a police officer."The boy lifted his head, his innocent face filled with confusion. "But why don't you ever wear a uniform?" Luo Nan fell silent, his expression heavy. The police officers in the hospital room fought back tears. "Because your dad is an undercover cop. He... is the best cop there is!"
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