Backup Plan
Qiao Jianmin nodded, and gained some understanding of the assessment capabilities of overseas organizations.
But they obviously underestimated Zhong Ling's strength and the importance the country attached to her.
The interrogation lasted for several hours until Zhao Wenxuan told everything he knew.
He felt more tired than ever before, but deep down, it seemed as if a burden had been lifted from him, and he could finally be himself.
At the same time, I went to Beijing University.
Zhu Qing was uneasy the whole day. She wanted to find Zhao Wenxuan to find out the truth today, but he didn't show up all day and his phone was unreachable.
After class, Zhu Qing returned to her home in the compound. As soon as she entered the door, her mother came to greet her.
"Qingqing, there is something I want to tell you." Minister Ji said with a serious expression.
Zhu Qing was stunned. "What's the matter, Mom?"
Minister Ji organized his words before speaking: "Qingqing, have you ever considered that you might be being used by someone?"
"Use?" Zhu Qing was puzzled.
Minister Ji sighed, pulled his daughter to sit down, and told her the truth of the matter: "Zhao Wenxuan...he is not an ordinary exchange student.
He is a spy sent by a foreign intelligence organization. His purpose is to get close to you and obtain samples of our country's special crops through you."
Zhu Qing was struck by lightning, his mind in a mess.
A spy? Zhao Wenxuan? The gentle and considerate Zhao Wenxuan who took photos with her and even kissed her was actually a spy?!
"No... Impossible!" Zhu Qing stood up suddenly and shook his head in disbelief. "He's not that kind of person! He..."
She thought of his gentle smile, his concentration when he talked about photography, and the way he kissed her. Could it be that all of this was just a false illusion?!
"It's true, my dear." Minister Ji said in a heavy tone, "The national security department has obtained solid evidence, and he has been taken into custody.
He took advantage of your affection for him to achieve his goal."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Qing's eyes instantly turned red.
Grievance, anger, humiliation, sadness, all kinds of emotions intertwined together.
She thought she had met a confidant, a partner with whom she could develop a relationship, but in the end she found out that she was just a tool being used.
That kiss might just be a play he put on to gain further trust.
"He...why...why did he do this?" Zhu Qing burst into tears.
Minister Ji stepped forward, hugged his daughter, and patted her on the back: "Don't cry, Qingqing, this is not your fault.
Those spies are very cunning, they are good at disguise and deception.
It's normal to be cheated because you have no experience.
The most important thing now is that you don’t get hurt and don’t inadvertently disclose any further important information.”
Zhu Qing leaned in her mother's arms, tears falling silently. The boy she had a crush on had been lying to her all along, wearing a mask!
Inside Country M's underground command center, the signal points of "Nightingale" and "Spider" were shown on the big screen and had been offline for more than forty-eight hours.
Bruce tapped the table expressionlessly. Lucas and Aluka were also silent, and the atmosphere was depressing.
"Forty-eight hours." Lucas said in a low voice, "There's been no response from any backup communication channels."
Aluka pushed his glasses up. "Based on our analysis of the Chinese security department's operational patterns, it's almost certain... they've been arrested."
Lucas snorted coldly, a hint of respect in his tone. "They were very fast. They were able to locate, track, and capture him in such a short time. Their counterintelligence capabilities are even higher than we expected."
"Especially Zhao Wenxuan," Aluka added, "His disguise at Shangjing University was very successful, and his contact with Zhu Qing didn't reveal any flaws, at least Zhu Qing himself didn't notice.
But China obviously has more advanced monitoring methods, or has special protection for the families of high-level officials like Zhu Qing.
From the moment Zhao Wenxuan came into contact with Zhu Qing, he might have already entered his sight."
At this moment, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded, and a red encrypted message popped up on the screen in the command room. The sender was shown as "Spider", and it was sent two days ago, shortly before he was arrested.
Aluka's eyes narrowed, and he signaled Bruce to decipher the code.
"It's from Spider, an emergency backup plan!" Bruce's voice trembled as he operated quickly.
“He…he succeeded!”
On the screen, there was a short text and a few photos.
To the Supreme Commander:
The risk of obtaining samples is extremely high and a backup plan has been activated.
Target: Gary White, citizen of Country M, guest in room 1208 of the Shangjing Hill Hotel, flight AA112 on Friday, economy class 23A.
Item: A small tomato, wrapped in Medog paper and hidden in the inner compartment of his checked luggage (black hard case, photo attached).
I met this person through social channels and we have no connection, so there is no need to worry about being exposed.
Please ensure that the items are recycled safely.
spider】
Bruce, Lucas and Aluka stared at the words on the screen, and no one spoke for a moment.
The spider's prudence and foresight were fully demonstrated at this moment.
Not only did he complete the main task, but he also left a way out for the organization when he sensed risks.
"Damn it!" Lucas slammed his fist on the table, not in anger, but in regret and disbelief. "He actually... he actually succeeded!"
Aluka quickly regained his composure: "Immediately verify Gary White's flight information and seize his suitcase as quickly as possible!"
"Understood!" Bruce immediately executed the order, his fingers moving rapidly on the keyboard.
Aluka looked at Lucas. "Notify the research department and prepare a top-level analysis. This time, we must thoroughly understand the secrets of the 'YX Factor.'"
Two days ago, China, Shangjing, Hill Hotel.
"Spider" was sitting in the hotel lobby, flipping through a magazine.
His eyes kept sweeping over a man beside him.
The man was about forty years old, dressed in a suit and tie, with an elegant temperament, obviously a businessman.
Spider silently evaluated in his heart that this was a perfect "messenger" who seemed easy to approach and get along with, and most importantly, he was also from the M country.
He walked over and started a conversation: "Excuse me, sir. I think I've seen you at several international conferences. Are you Mr. El Jones, who works in the field of new energy?"
The other party was stunned for a moment, then politely replied: "Oh, you're mistaken. I'm not El Jones. I'm in international trade. My name is Gary White."
Spider's face showed embarrassment and apology. "Oh, my God, I'm so sorry! But you look so much like a colleague I respect very much!
My name is Adams, I'm from the southern part of the United States, and I'm also on a business trip to Beijing. How about you, Gary? "
"What a coincidence, I'm also from the southern part of Country M."
“I’m so lucky to meet compatriots abroad.”
Gary White was attracted by his sincerity and humor. Spider invited him to have a drink, and soon the two were toasting each other in the hotel bar.
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