Chapter 129 Gathering
Director Lei was very decisive in his work. At noon the next day, he called Chen Chuan and told him that the matter at the Foreign Affairs Bureau had been settled and Director Liu had agreed to it.
The commission to recover the oak leaf would soon be given, and it would be specifically entrusted to him, and for good reason, because it was he who had taken the lead in pursuing the fugitives and had shot Duma single-handedly on the road, risking being shot.
Considering the difficulty of this commission, the Foreign Affairs Bureau had to spend a lot of money under Director Lei's efforts, so the reward for this commission will be very generous.
During the commission, the Foreign Affairs Bureau will also provide all information assistance, but they have to rely on themselves to decide how to do it.
Director Lei finally told him that the Esoteric Religion Inspection Bureau would use the Flying Head Religion case as an excuse to talk to the members of the exchange group, and try to delay the exchange group's itinerary to give him more time to prepare.
After hearing this, Chen Chuan had a rough idea of what was going on. After asking for some more details, he hung up the phone.
The next step was to gather the personnel. Even if the Esoteric Censorship Bureau delayed further, the exchange group wouldn't stay for long. After receiving the items, they would definitely find a way to return them, so they didn't have much time.
He thought about it, and during lunch, he greeted Luo Kaiyuan, Feng Xiaoqi and Wei Dong, saying that he had something to discuss with them.
The three knew that he must have something to do, so after lunch, they went to his dormitory together.
Chen Chuan and the other two sat down and told them that he had taken on the commission to recover the oak leaves. He also invited them and asked if they were willing to join.
Feng Xiaoqi was very active. He had never done any commissioned tasks before. He knew that Chen Chuan had been doing commissioned tasks outside and he was very envious of him.
However, due to their lack of experience and fighting skills, many students have to wait until their second or even third year to have this opportunity. Now that there is a big commission in front of him and he can participate, of course he is willing to do so.
He said, "Student Chen, Student Luo, I couldn't go to the exchange meeting last time. This time, please be sure to take me with you!"
Luo Kaiyuan said seriously: "It is my duty to recover the things. Since classmate Chen trusts me, I am willing to participate. I will fully cooperate with you."
Wei Dong's eyes lit up, "Who do you want to fight? Fine, count me in!"
Seeing they all agreed, Chen Chuan decided the team's foundation was complete. He said, "Okay, we'll meet up again after we get more information. Since we might be facing off against the Maca Exchange Group this time, our strength isn't enough, so I'll find other people to join. I'll let you know first."
The three of them had no objection to this. They had little experience. Chen Chuan was the leader and was willing to take them on a commission. Moreover, it was such a big commission right away, so his ideas and arrangements would definitely be the main focus.
After the three people left, he called Wei Changan again. After the call was connected, he exchanged a few pleasantries and then talked about the commission.
"Okay, junior, you're much better than me, Brother Wei. You can even take on commissions like this."
Wei Changan was very surprised. As a client, he knew how difficult it was to get a department commission. It required very deep connections and channels, and usually it was taken away by various commissioning companies that had smelled the scent. How could it be the turn of the individual below?
If he could get involved in a commission like this, he would have a chance of becoming a senior client. He would do it even if he didn't get paid. This wasn't Chen Chuan asking him for help, it was clearly a favor.
He said with emotion: "Junior brother, this time it's you who takes care of Brother Wei again. Brother Wei is not empty talk. He will push all the commissions on hand and wait for your notification. As long as you say a word, I will be there at your call!"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Wei, it's settled then."
In the afternoon, Cheng Zitong called him and said that Ren Xiaotian had already said that he would make time to visit him at school in the next two days.
After Chen Chuan heard the news, he felt relieved. Ren Xiaotian was experienced and steady in his work. With this senior brother helping and advising, the chances of success would be much greater.
This left Wu Han, who should be in the training hall at this time. So he left the dormitory building and came to the training hall. After successfully finding Wu Han, he did not rush to talk to him. After sparring with him for more than an hour, he each took a bottle of water and sat down aside. During the chat, he extended an invitation to him to do something.
Wu Han got excited after hearing the general idea. "Junior, I have to get involved in this. How we do it is the same as always. You have the final say!"
He listened to Chen Chuan last time and participated in the elimination of Fang Dawei and his gang and obtained the weapon license, so he trusted Chen Chuan very much.
Chen Chuan nodded. Wu Han had a weapons license and could carry a gun openly. With someone like him joining in, things would be much easier.
Now there is no specific information and the time has not been decided, so he asked Wu Han not to accept other commissions in the next few days and wait for his notification. Wu Han patted his chest and agreed.
After returning to the dormitory, Chen Chuan needed to consider some other issues. With so many people moving, and they might have to leave Yangzhi City in the end, he needed to prepare a lot of vehicles in advance, as well as some necessary supplies. If he talked to the company about these things, it would not be difficult to solve them.
However, this was his personal commission and had nothing to do with the company, so he planned to borrow money from the company. The fees could be repaid later or deducted from future remuneration.
Vehicles and supplies are easy to solve, but firearms are a bit troublesome. However, Cheng Zitong should have a solution. Even if not, he can find a way to get a certificate from the Foreign Affairs Bureau and then go to the Police Bureau for approval.
The Foreign Affairs Bureau does not have this face with the Police Bureau, but as long as they provide him with operational endorsement, the Police Bureau can issue him weapons openly. After all, he has the identity of a child of the Police Bureau, and the key is that he has a weapons license, so it is not difficult to do this.
He was busy with this matter for the next two days. On the third day, Director Lei called him again and told him that the exchange group would depart in five days at the latest.
Originally, the Review Bureau was planning to continue delaying, but the exchange group's attitude this time was very firm. In fact, there was no problem staying for one or two more days. This action was enough to show that these people must have set a deadline in advance and could not wait any longer.
So after telling him some of the situation, Director Lei also gave him a suggestion, that he could observe more near the checkpoint leading to the port, and he should be able to gain something.
Chen Chuan thanked him and wrote it down.
Director Lei finally said: "Liu Zhan asked me to convey something to you, and I think it is necessary. After all, this is an exchange group. Our two countries have not fallen out, so don't make it too ugly.
However, if the situation is urgent, or if your own safety is threatened, don't hold back. Involving the exchange group and the Flying Head Cult isn't difficult."
Chen Chuan said: "Don't worry, Director Lei, I will pay attention to the solution."
Director Lei said, "Just go ahead and do it. If you need any help, give me a call and I'll find a way for you."
Chen Chuan thanked him again and hung up the phone.
At noon that day, he received a thick package, which contained all the information about the Maca exchange group and their schedule sent to him by the Foreign Affairs Bureau. There was also a phone number in the package, which he could use to contact the Foreign Affairs Bureau at any time to confirm the specific itinerary.
After carefully reading the information, he stood up, picked up the phone, and began to notify everyone one by one, asking all the people involved in the commission to gather in his dormitory tonight.
At 6:10 in the evening, in addition to Ren Xiaotian, Luo Kaiyuan, Feng Xiaoqi, Wei Dong, Wu Han, Wei Changan and others arrived.
When Chen Chuan called, he knew that Ren Xiaotian would not arrive for a while. He did not just wait, but spread out a map in front of everyone and began to explain the situation.
"If the Maca exchange group wants to return, they'll need to take a boat to Yuanwang Port after leaving Yangzhi City. Due to the impact of the Xieshan mudslide, the railway along the route hasn't been repaired since last year. So, heading east from Yangzhi City, there's only one road left." He pointed to a long line on the map, "National Avenue."
He said: "I thought about it, after the exchange group got the things, there are two possible options. One is to use certain channels to send the things directly to the port, because the port is relatively independent and there will be no strict inspection after leaving Yangzhi City.
However, this possibility is relatively low. First, there are checkpoints on the National Highway, and the inspections have been increased in the past two days, making it impossible for them to pass. On both sides of the road are large tracts of wilderness and uninhabited areas. The situation in the wilderness is very complicated, and there are also a large number of smuggling groups and wanderers in the wilderness.
As foreigners, they would not take such a risk in order to avoid losing their belongings. Moreover, even if they arrived at the port in advance, without the right identity, they would be easily exposed if they stayed for a long time even if the inspection was not strict. After all, the Maca people's ocean ferry could not go back at all.
Therefore, the most likely option is that these people are hiding somewhere outside of Yangzhi City, waiting for the exchange group to come out and then reunite, and then go to the port together."
Luo Kaiyuan looked up and asked, "Is it possible that this thing has already reached the hands of the exchange group?"
Chen Chuan replied: "I have considered this possibility before, but considering the information provided by the foreign affairs department, the possibility is not very high.
Because the Government Office is now suspicious of them, and under the pretext that the exchange team may be attacked again, a security team is dispatched to "protect" them.
The entire exchange group is now under surveillance every day, and entry and exit are controlled. Anything they carry with them may be inspected, so they probably wouldn't dare bring their belongings directly over, at least not before leaving Yangzhi. The key is after departure, on the way to the port."
Wei Changan looked at the map and pondered, "The best way is to find those Maca students who are hiding."
Chen Chuan said: "Yes, the Maca people's communication team has a total of 48 people, and there are 20 people responsible for security. These people are not only armed, but also have guns and armored vehicles. If heavy weapons are not used while they are moving, it is almost impossible to stop them.
Even if we have this ability, for the sake of everyone's safety and the impact of the situation, we must try to avoid direct confrontation with them. That would limit what we can do, and intercepting the group carrying the oak leaves before the two sides meet might be the only solution."
Feng Xiaoqi thought about it for a moment, and suddenly an idea struck him. He looked up and said, "Everyone, I have an idea."
Chen Chuan gestured for him to speak: "Student Feng, tell me."
Feng Xiaoqi clenched his fist and said, "Can we publicize that the oak leaf has been found, and try to let the Maca Exchange Group know about this? If they have a way to contact those Maca students, then they might try to confirm it. Then we just need to keep an eye on it, and maybe they will help us find the person themselves!"
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(End of this chapter)
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