Luo Xingchao felt a vague unease. He needed to ascertain the aftermath of this matter so that he could be prepared to respond at any time.
Fortunately, he had many informants around him, and an hour later, Bi Wenxiang brought back news of Qin San.
"They searched Fan Zhongfu's body and the dormitory where he was being held for a long time, but found nothing. But that's normal. When Fan Zhongfu was arrested, everything was taken away. What else could they possibly find now?"
Bi Wenxiang's words put Luo Xingchao at ease. Before Fan Zhongfu committed suicide, he had already disposed of the crumpled paper and the sour plum, thus eliminating any evidence of contact with the outside world. Luo Xingchao's existence and safety were no longer a concern.
Suddenly! He understood why Fan Zhongfu had done that!
Fan Zhongfu was protecting his own safety! Yes, that must be it! After contacting Fan Zhongfu, he was afraid that during the rescue, due to the tacit cooperation between the inside and outside, the higher-ups of No. 76 would discover that someone was acting as an inside agent. They would definitely conduct an internal investigation, and his risky contact with Fan Zhongfu might arouse suspicion or alert the higher-ups of No. 76 to their existence as an inside agent, posing a threat to him. Therefore, he decided to end his life within No. 76 in advance to prevent the rescue operation from taking place.
By doing so, the focus of the No. 76 leadership was limited to Fan Zhongfu's personal actions, thereby achieving the goal of protecting and concealing themselves.
At the same time, his purpose in choosing to seize the gun and injure someone in public was also to spread the news, so that he could get accurate information and pass it on.
Suddenly realizing this, Luo Xingchao felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his eyes welled up with tears. Fan Zhongfu had actually given up his life without hesitation to protect him. What incredible perseverance and courage it took to overcome one's fear of death and make such a sacrifice!
At this moment, Luo Xingchao felt a deep respect for Fan Zhongfu. Fan Zhongfu possessed noble qualities that were hard for others to imagine. Luo Xingchao knew he could never do what Fan Zhongfu did, that he could resolutely give up his life for a comrade he had never met. The radiant light emanating from Fan Zhongfu's noble character warmed Luo Xingchao's heart with respect and moved him deeply.
After a long while, Luo Xingchao finally let out a sigh of relief. He raised his hand to check the time; it was already 8 p.m. According to the original plan, Fan Zhongfu should have taken the sour plum at this time, and half an hour later, he would be reborn.
But now it's too late! Luo Xingchao sat helplessly in his seat. There was nothing he could do now but wait until tomorrow to report the situation to his superiors and then receive further instructions.
Time passed slowly. At the intersection of Jisfield Road, Zuo Gang, who was hiding in the shadows, stared intently at the gate of No. 76, anxiously waiting for the rescue target to appear. However, even after waiting until nine o'clock, the gate of No. 76 remained tightly closed, and no vehicles came out.
They couldn't wait any longer. Zuo Gang knew something must have happened inside No. 76. He glanced at his watch and finally gave the order to cancel the rescue operation. He also quickly notified Zhou Hao, who was waiting at Kangji Hospital, to evacuate all personnel.
An hour later, a black sedan that had been parked at the intersection of East Fourth Street and West Fourth Street, without waiting for anyone to come, started the car and drove away quickly.
That evening, Luo Xingchao did not dare to risk going to the contact point to report the news. After all, he could not be sure whether the higher-ups of No. 76 had any suspicions about Fan Zhongfu's death. If they were secretly watching other people's movements, he absolutely could not afford to make any mistakes at this time.
However, Zuo Gang quickly reported the failure of the rescue operation. By the time Ning Zhiheng received the information, it was already late at night.
The rescue operation failed? Ning Zhiheng looked at Yi Dong'an, who had rushed over to report, with surprise, and asked again, "Are you sure the rescue target didn't even leave the gate of Number 76?"
Yi Hua'an nodded heavily and replied, "It's confirmed. Team Leader Zuo and his team kept a close eye on the opening of Number 76, but not a single vehicle came out. In the end, it took an hour longer than the planned operation time before Team Leader Zuo ordered the withdrawal. Something must have happened inside Number 76. Mu Yu didn't send any messages either. I'm very worried that Mu Yu might have been discovered by the people at Number 76 while trying to send a message, which led to an unexpected situation and the failure of the rescue operation!"
Ning Zhiheng's expression was solemn. This was the first time in many years that he had led an operation to fail. Over the years, with his exceptional mind and accurate judgment, he had always been able to calculate every move the enemy made. In addition, he had a sufficient number of elite troops under his command, and every operation he led had been successfully completed.
However, today, the rescue operation, which was originally thought to be well-planned, ran into problems, which made Ning Zhiheng feel a sense of frustration that he had not experienced in a long time. He was extremely worried about the safety of Wutong and Muyu.
As he said before, conducting intelligence work behind enemy lines is like dancing on a tightrope between cliffs. Any small error, even a minor oversight in the details, can lead to extremely serious consequences.
The current situation is such that there must be a problem at some point, but due to the current information gap, the safety of the wooden fish cannot be confirmed. How can we obtain accurate information?
After thinking for a long time, Ning Zhiheng finally ordered, "The situation of Muyu is still uncertain. We cannot be complacent in the slightest. You must immediately have Muyu's liaison evacuate. I will start from another angle to find out what exactly happened at No. 76. We can only resume work after the situation is clear."
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