Because he had been standing there for too long, the sentry at the gate had already approached him.
"Dean Li, is there something you need?"
He frequently came to the central area, always entering and exiting through the west gate; the sentries there had long recognized him.
"Oh, I'd like to buy a pack of cigarettes. Do you know where I can buy cigarettes around here?"
"There's one right across the street," the sentry said, pointing to a supply and marketing cooperative over there.
With the sentry's help, Li Chu looked across the street. There were shops lining the opposite side of the road, and quite a few people were coming and going. He couldn't see exactly where the person watching him was.
However, since he had already looked in that direction, he decided to go and try his luck.
He tucked the bulletproof vest he was carrying under his arm, walked to the side of the road, looked at both sides, and then walked directly across the road.
After crossing the street, he didn't look around randomly, but kept his eyes on the supply and marketing cooperative while his peripheral vision kept glancing at the people around him.
The intense feeling of being watched was still there, which meant that person was still watching him.
He walked straight into the supply and marketing cooperative. There weren't many people buying things inside. He bought a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes and a box of matches and then came out.
Standing at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, he first glanced casually at both sides, then opened the cigarettes he had just bought, flicked one out, put it in his mouth, and lit it with a match.
"Phew..." He exhaled the smoke from his mouth, which also calmed him down. Just before he lit the cigarette, he looked to both sides and saw a man who looked to be about thirty years old walk out of the restaurant next door.
As he looked over there, the man also looked over. Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, and that one instant made his feeling even stronger—this must be the one.
Never mind, let's just knock him down first. If we're wrong, I can apologize to him myself.
As for counter-surveillance, he didn't have the time or inclination. Besides, that person knew him, so how could he possibly succeed in tracking him? He might even end up being led astray.
Thinking of this, he lifted his leg and followed the person who had just come out of the restaurant and was already walking east.
The person in front was walking slowly, tilting his head to look at the shops along the roadside. Li Chu caught up with him in just a few steps.
With the cigarette in his mouth, he didn't hesitate at all, and patted the man on the shoulder.
The person seemed completely unprepared; after being patted on the shoulder, they turned their head to look behind them.
When he saw that the person taking his picture was Li Chu, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
This made Li Chu even more certain that he hadn't mistaken the person for someone else. He bit the cigarette butt with his teeth, grinned at the man, and gave him a knowing smile.
Then, to the man's astonishment, he swung his right fist and "thud!" With just one punch, the man fell straight down.
As this person fell, the pedestrians on the road seemed to explode, and in a flash, they cleared the area.
Li Chu ignored the passersby. He first looked up at the main gate of the central area diagonally opposite and found that the sentries there had already noticed them. Only then did he squat down next to the fallen man.
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Li Chu lifted up his shirt, revealing a leather belt around his waist. He simply pulled the belt off, flipped the man over, and used the belt to tie his hands behind his back.
By this time, passersby had completely surrounded him, but because he was wearing a military uniform and his skillful tying techniques prevented anyone from coming up to ask him anything.
The sentries at the main gate diagonally opposite noticed something was amiss and called two men from the duty room to come and investigate.
When the two guards pushed through the crowd, Li Chu had already tied the man up. Seeing the two guards, he waved and pointed to the man on the ground: "Take him to the duty room first."
The two guards exchanged a glance, somewhat hesitant. They knew Li Chu, and it was precisely because they knew him that they hesitated. You're a doctor, even if you're a leader, but you beat someone up and you expect us to take you back? What kind of behavior is that?
Judging from their reactions, Li Chu knew what they were thinking. Helpless, he could only stand up, walk over to them, and say in a low voice, "This is an enemy agent. I'll notify the security department to take over once you've moved him. I'll take the blame if there are any problems."
Well, since they'd already said all that, they had no choice but to comply. They went over and lifted the man off the ground. As a result, because his belt had been pulled off, his pants slipped down. Luckily, he was wearing long underwear underneath, so nothing inappropriate for children was exposed.
Nowadays, the public has great faith in soldiers. When they see that it is soldiers who have arrested people, no one raises any objections.
Following the two guards back to the main gate, a leader of these sentries arrived at the gate.
Upon seeing them approach, he began negotiating with Li Chu.
"I see. Due to some special reasons, I can't tell you the specifics right now, but let me make a call from your duty room and someone will come to explain to you."
The official knew Li Chu's identity, so he didn't press the matter further, figuring that the monk could run away but the temple couldn't.
The phone in the duty room could only reach the central command, so he had no choice but to call Uncle Wang.
Secretary Liu answered the phone, briefly explained the situation, and then hung up.
A few minutes later, Zhang Jianshe ran over.
Upon seeing Zhang Jianshe, the cadre was completely relieved; he no longer wanted to know what had happened.
When Zhang Jianshe arrived and saw that Li Chu was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief. Goodness, they caught one in just a few minutes. That's too fast.
"Uncle Li, Secretary Liu has already called Director Sun, and they'll be here soon. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. I caught him off guard. He probably fainted and couldn't figure out how I recognized him."
Zhang Jianshe turned his head and glanced at the person who was leaning against the corner of the wall, still unconscious. What he saw startled him.
Didn't you say you only threw one punch? How come your face is all swollen like a pig's head? You can't even tell what this person looks like anymore.
When he turned back, a hint of fear was already showing in Zhang Jianshe's eyes as he looked at Li Chu.
His father had told him before that Li Chu was very strong and that even he couldn't handle him once he opened up.
But he didn't take his father's words to heart at all. In his opinion, no matter how strong a doctor is, he can't be as strong as those who have been specially trained since childhood.
Now it seems his dad wasn't exaggerating at all, and even said he was being conservative. He even thought that if that punch had landed on him without warning, he probably wouldn't have fared much better.
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