Chapter 156: Are there any novels you could recommend featuring female National Security Bureau agents?

After enjoying a sumptuous Thai dinner, we returned to our hotel room.

Inside the suite, the spacious and airy living room features a high ceiling paired with a dazzling crystal chandelier, Italian imported leather sofas, and a fresh tropical fruit platter on a solid wood coffee table, with mangoes and mangosteens emitting an enticing aroma. It's both luxurious and comfortable.

Passing through the living room, you'll find a spacious viewing balcony. Standing by the railing, you can take in the entire city nightscape.

Zhang Mo stood on the balcony, holding a tablet computer in her left hand and looking at something. A gentle breeze, carrying the warmth and humidity unique to Southeast Asia, stirred her hair.

After taking a bath, Jiu Xuan gracefully emerged, wrapped in a soft bathrobe, exuding a faint fragrance of shower gel—a fresh and captivating aroma.

She moved closer to Zhang Mo, her long, seaweed-like hair still damp, and gently brushed against Zhang Mo's arm: "What are you looking at?"

Zhang Mo: "Positioning".

The tablet displayed a map, with the five-star hotel where they were currently located in the center. On the east and west sides of the map, there were two small red dots that were flashing rhythmically, like two beating hearts.

To the east is Wu Kexin.

To the west is Su Yutang.

The fact that it's still flashing means that both of them are alive.

Zhang Mo frowned, tapped the screen lightly with her finger, and analyzed: "Su Yutang is in an ordinary residential house. I guess she is being controlled by a smuggling and telecom fraud group."

Wu Kexin's location is somewhat complicated; it's a private estate situated in the mountains, but its nature is surprisingly that of a military base.

Jiu Xuan waved her hand dismissively: "Who cares? Just blow it up and get the people out." The demon race's way of doing things is always simple and brutal.

Zhang Mo shook his head and patiently explained, "Unlike the situation in China, the Thai military is very complex. There are many factions within it, which compete with and check each other, and the balance of power is constantly changing. The relationships with the royal family, political parties, and other political forces are even more intricate."

This is why Director Su was unable to send anyone over for so long. If not handled properly, it could escalate into an international dispute.

Jiu Xuan: "Oh."

Zhang Mo glanced at her: "You didn't actually understand, did you?"

Jiu Xuan's eyes darted around, mimicking Zhang Mo's line: "Don't worry about these details."

"The main concern is that if the commotion is too loud, they might kill the hostages."

Jiu Xuan scoffed: "How can mere humans compare to our speed? Naturally, we are faster."

Zhang Mo: "Stop talking nonsense, mystical master. Within five steps, bullets are fast and accurate." This isn't China; here, guns are rampant.

"..." Jiu Xuan remained silent, but she still seemed quite unconvinced.

Zhang Mo sighed: "Let's use the excuse of a tour group to scout out some places nearby tomorrow."

Jiu Xuan suddenly realized: "Oh, so you deliberately chose two weird tourist spots because they are close to these two red dots."

Zhang Mo: "Yes."

Jiu Xuan: "So, you mean the rest of the itinerary can be adjusted at will? Can I ask the tour guide to add activities for us?"

"After we rescue them, you can do whatever you want with them." Zhang Mo was a little puzzled. "But what would you like to add? A Thai massage?"

Jiu Xuan took out her phone and showed Zhang Mo a picture that was almost entirely pixelated: "I saw this in a travel guide. It's a three-in-one project, and just reading the description makes me think it's amazing. What's that saying? 'There's no end to learning!' I definitely have to go and see it for myself!"

Zhang Mo: "......"

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The next morning, sunlight streamed through the thin curtains, illuminating every corner of the room. Zhang Mo sat on the edge of the bed and dialed Zhang Chenxiao's number.

Zhang Chenxiao was still fast asleep when he groggily answered the phone, his voice heavy with sleep: "Hello?"

"Pretend to be sick for the next couple of days. I'm currently in Thailand, bringing a few employees to handle a special incident. But to avoid arousing suspicion, we'll do a live stream, only saying it's a team-building activity with the top ten performers." Zhang Mo explained the situation quickly and concisely.

Zhang Chenxiao immediately perked up, his voice rising eight octaves: "What are we going to do? Hunt down the great Thai monster?! The tiger demon She Shimian or the crocodile Charawan? When are we going to fight the Japanese Yamata no Orochi?"

Zhang Mo asked helplessly, "...What books have you been reading lately?"

Zhang Chenxiao answered confidently, "World Monster Encyclopedia."

Zhang Mo took a deep breath: "Forget it, I'm too lazy to lie to you anymore. I'm taking my team to rescue two National Security Bureau agents."

Zhang Chenxiao: "Oh~ I see."

Seeing how quickly she accepted it, Zhang Mo found it unbelievable: "No, you believe it just like that? Don't you even have any doubts?" Even she herself felt that saying it was like a joke.

Zhang Chenxiao said nonchalantly, "Why doubt? With your IQ and mine, even if you really wanted to lie to me, I wouldn't be able to tell. Of course, I'll choose to believe everything."

Zhang Mo: "." Her reasoning was sound and irrefutable.

Zhang Chenxiao chuckled, "Alright, I got it. I'll go get a leave slip now. Be careful too."

Zhang Mo: "Mm."

Just as he was about to hang up the phone, Zhang Chenxiao suddenly thought of something: "If things continue like this, the National Security Bureau might take over our company one day."

Hmm, does that mean I'll become a civil servant?

Wow, with my qualifications, I can actually become a civil servant? That's amazing!

Do you have any novels featuring female National Security Bureau agents that you could recommend? I'd like to get a feel for it beforehand.

Zhang Mo hung up the phone expressionlessly.

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Our first activity today is hiking.

This mountain is where Wu Kexin is located.

On the bus, Aya enthusiastically explained the history and stories of the mountain to everyone.

Actually, she had just looked all of this up online last night, because this tourist attraction is so niche and has very few tourists; she had never been there before.

"Next, I'd like to tell you about some things to be aware of. There's a restricted area on this mountain. However, it's quite high up, and most people can't get there."

Therefore, if you encounter barbed wire or fences prohibiting entry, please move away as soon as possible. Understand?

All the employees wore insincere smiles: "Got it!"

Tour guide Aya: "......"

Something just feels off.