Danger is everywhere and impossible to guard against.
An Moxue and Xu Qingfeng got out of the car, moved the driver to the back seat, Xu Qingfeng got into the driver's seat, and An Moxue sat in the back seat.
An Moxue hadn't expected that what she thought would be a simple handover would turn out to be dangerous. "Captain Xu, where do we go now?"
Xu Qingfeng drove without any urgency. "Return to headquarters. Cancel the handover until the security situation is resolved."
"I'll listen to the captain."
As Xu Qingfeng drove, he asked, seemingly casually, "How did you discover that they had a problem?"
"Hands, this girl's hands, Captain, when you get out of the car, look at the location of the calluses on her hands, and you'll know. I think she's probably a newbie and doesn't know how to handle details yet, so she's given herself away without even realizing it."
"How long will they remain unconscious?"
"If acupuncture is not administered, it will take about three days."
Xu Qingfeng didn't hold back his praise, "Impressive! You've got some skills! That needlework technique is beautiful!"
Those in their line of work all need some means of survival, but who wouldn't like someone like An Moxue, whose surprises you can never predict? Besides, how much information and data has she brought back in such a short time? Any one of these pieces of data could be a source of pride for a lifetime.
"The director originally said he wanted to meet you after we completed our mission, but let's meet the director first!"
He glanced at her in the rearview mirror; she remained seated calmly, her expression unchanged, only softly replying with a "Mm." She was truly composed!
Unbeknownst to him, An Moxue was currently preoccupied with whether Zhu Zhen had been arrested and whether he would be investigated.
Although Zhu Zhen would not be at ease if even one or two big shots paid attention to the letters she sent, she could not rest easy until she heard news. People like them would not believe it unless they had a few backup plans.
By the time An Moxue came to her senses, Xu Qingfeng had already driven her to the entrance. He said to An Moxue, "Get out of the car. This is your first time here, so you'll need to undergo a check."
So fast! An Moxue snapped out of her thoughts, got out of the car, and saw Xu Qingfeng explaining the situation to the security guard, while An Moxue took out her identification, accepted the inspection, and registered.
She truly hadn't expected that the sign displayed by their National Security Bureau in Kyoto was actually that of a research institute. As for what they were researching, that was classified! There was no reason for them to disclose that information to the public.
Xu Qingfeng had finished explaining the situation and was making a phone call to the bureau chief from the guard post to clarify the matter.
When he came out, he said to An Moxue, "Let's go! Let's go in and see the director."
After saying that, the two got into the car and headed straight for the office building.
Once downstairs, Xu Qingfeng called over a few people to remove the three unconscious people, and then went into the building with An Moxue.
When they reached a door on the fifth floor, Xu Qingfeng straightened his clothes, glanced at An Moxue, and An Moxue also straightened herself before he knocked on the door.
"Come in." A very magnetic voice rang out from inside the room, clearly belonging to a middle-aged man with a wealth of life experience. An Moxue was somewhat looking forward to seeing the bureau chief.
Xu Qingfeng pushed open the door and went in first, followed by An Moxue. "Director Hou." Xu Qingfeng was in front, and An Moxue was behind. "Good morning, Director Hou."
Director Hou nodded to Xu Qingfeng and asked, "Is this our Comrade An Moxue?" His eyes swept over An Moxue, but his words were directed at Xu Qingfeng.
An Moxue felt for a moment that she was being stared at by a lion, and the hairs on her body stood on end, but then the feeling disappeared.
Director Hou smiled and said, "Come, come, have a seat. Comrade An, like father, like son; a hero emerges from among the young."
"Thank you, Director." An Moxue readily agreed and sat down in the chair next to her.
"Xu Qingfeng, explain the matter again, and I will arrange the work again."
Then Xu Qingfeng began his story from the train journey until the three people fell into a coma.
After he finished speaking, the bureau chief sighed, "It seems that quite a few scoundrels have been brought in over there. Even something as small as this can go wrong. Alright, Comrade An, I'll give you some freedom for the next few days to check on your parents' affairs. However, you need to report your whereabouts twice a day. Can you manage that? We'll hand over the reins once the rats over there are caught. You'll still be in charge of the things. Is that alright?"
An Moxue was surprised by the unexpected surprise. Her joy was written all over her face. She stood up and bowed, saying, "Director Xie, no problem."
Director Hou smiled and said, "You're still young, and it's all about your own life. Your emotions are written all over your face. Here are the documents. That's all I can do. The rest is up to you."
As Director Hou spoke, he took a stack of documents from his drawer and handed them to An Moxue.
An Moxue hurriedly reached out and took it, then looked through it.
Director Hou then said to Xu Qingfeng, "You're in charge of this case. Don't bother two people with one case. Get it done as soon as possible."
Xu Qingfeng stood up, saluted, and said, "Yes."
"Comrade An, go ahead and get busy! You can go to the logistics department to get a car, but don't forget to report it."
"Yes, Director." An Moxue put away the documents and said to Xu Qingfeng, "Captain Xu, those three people will wake up if they prick a person's acupoint with a needle."
After An Moxue finished speaking, she saluted Director Hou and Xu Qingfeng before leaving the office.
In the office, Xu Qingfeng looked at the director and voiced his concerns, "Director, won't this information be leaked over there? This is something that has already caused an international uproar!"
The director was relaxed. "Don't worry, it won't happen. I've already reported this information to the higher-ups, and they're conducting a secret investigation over there. The information was supposed to be flown to the Northwest as soon as it arrived. Now it's just delayed. You know, that research site in the Northwest is incredibly difficult to find without a guide. Even if you do find it, a stranger is a prime target. And even if people get out, it's hard to get out. They might get lost, starve, or be buried by a sandstorm. But this isn't our responsibility, so don't worry about it."
Xu Qingfeng said bitterly, "Our comrades went through life and death to obtain this precious information. If they leak it, I really want to shoot them."
"Alright, how's the training base? Tell me in detail."
"Director, there's a lot to say about this. Besides An Moxue and Wenrou who are on missions outside, several trainees are gradually showing their talents and will be very useful in the future. This batch of trainees is truly a pleasant surprise. It just goes to show how important the environment is. They have been influenced by their parents and families from a young age, and unconsciously they know to prioritize the country when faced with difficulties and choices. Moreover, they have more experience and are better able to maintain their original loyalty than ordinary trainees."
He paused for a moment, full of pride, "However, this Comrade An is always full of surprises. This matter was not within the scope of the mission. She seized the opportunity to bring back such important information. I have to admire her."
At this point, the bureau chief smiled and said, "Yes, he has some of his father's charm."
"Does the bureau chief know his father?"
"He's a big shot in Kyoto, there are hardly any people who don't know him. He's a figure that several major military regions are vying for, he's truly a legendary figure. It's a pity he was persecuted by villains. She also has her father's abilities, she can also stir up trouble and create waves!"
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