Chapter 133 Chen Yongkang and Su Xiaoyu's Escape
Outside the pharmaceutical factory, in a quiet alley, stood a man wearing a baseball cap pulled low over his shoulders.
He watched from afar as the number of guards at the pharmaceutical factory gate rapidly increased and signs of martial law began to appear, his face so gloomy it could drip water.
It failed!!
That good-for-nothing was discovered so quickly and even captured alive.
He knew that once it fell into the hands of the military, it would only be a matter of time before they could pry it open with their methods.
Although the cleaner was unaware of his true identity and superior, following the trail would drastically increase the risk of Chen Yongkang being exposed.
We can't wait any longer.
He lowered the brim of his hat, turned around, and like a drop of water merging into the crowd, quickly disappeared into the depths of the alley.
In the provincial capital, in that soon-to-be-abandoned bungalow.
Chen Yongkang quickly stuffed several essential items into an inconspicuous canvas bag:
Radio, codebook, some cash, forged documents. His movements carried a desperate, ruthless, and frantic air of someone at their wit's end.
Gu Ningbao, or rather, Gu Ningbao who had taken over Su Xiaoyu's body, watched him pack up coldly, her tone filled with undisguised sarcasm:
"Heh, look at the bunch of idiots under your command, they can't even handle this simple task. They alerted the enemy, and now they're running away like stray dogs, aren't they?"
Chen Yongkang turned around abruptly, his bloodshot eyes surging with murderous intent, and one hand was already raised, his knuckles clenched white.
Gu Ningbao, however, was not afraid. Instead, she leaned forward, tilting her head back with a malicious smile on her lips.
"What? You want to strangle me again? Chen Yongkang, let me tell you, if you kill me now, you won't even have the last piece to divert attention."
Take me with you; at least my face can help shield you. Don't forget, I'm your newlywed, clueless country wife.
Her words were like ice water, extinguishing some of Chen Yongkang's anger, but the humiliation only intensified. He glared at her fiercely, forcing out a few words through gritted teeth:
"You'd better actually be useful! Otherwise, I don't mind throwing another corpse into the sea!"
"rest assured."
Gu Ningbao turned around and quickly gathered a few of her old clothes, her tone indifferent.
“I’m even less willing to die than you are. I’m waiting to see Gu Baobao fall down.”
The two said no more, quickly cleaned up any valuable traces in the house, and changed into the most ordinary coarse cloth clothes.
Chen Yongkang even smeared some soot from the bottom of a pot on Gu Ningbao's face to make her look more like a country woman fleeing from war.
Half an hour later, the two left the bungalow they had only lived in for a short time, one after the other, quietly disappearing without attracting the attention of any neighbors.
They headed straight for the dock area outside the city.
The area has numerous fishing boats and a diverse population, making it an ideal location for smuggling and hiding.
Chen Yongkang had already prepared an escape route:
A small fishing boat that I knew, and they'd do anything for a fee.
He knew that this escape meant his identity and network of undercover agents, built up over many years, were likely to be completely destroyed.
But as long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood.
As long as he's alive, and as long as Gu Baobao, that major threat, hasn't been eliminated, he'll have a chance to make a comeback.
More importantly... he glanced at Su Xiaoyu beside him, who was walking hurriedly with her head down but without any sign of panic.
This woman is incredibly strange.
Perhaps, she really can bring about an unexpected turning point?
In the island military region, Zhang Yunxiang had just led his men to detain and interrogate Zhang Xiaohua, who was crying and begging for her parents, and Tian Daniu, whose face was ashen.
Having just pieced together the details of the theft in the family compound, before he could even catch his breath, he received an urgent call from Lu Zhanming in the provincial capital.
"Damn it!"
Zhang Yunxiang slammed his fist on the table, his eyes red with anger.
"The provincial capital's pharmaceutical factory has also been involved in an incident? And it was directly sabotaged by enemy agents?! This is outrageous!"
He immediately assembled a team of elite men, fully armed, and they jumped onto the truck.
"Keep a close eye on the cultural troupe! Don't let a single one escape! I'll interrogate them again when I get back from the provincial capital!"
He yelled at the guard company commander who was left behind, then jumped into the passenger seat.
"Drive! To the pharmaceutical factory in the provincial capital! Full speed ahead!"
The truck roared out of the camp, kicking up a trail of dust.
Zhang Yunxiang sat in the bumpy car, his face ashen.
One thing after another, all pointed to Gu Baobao and the technology she possessed.
What does this tell us?
This means the enemy is in a panic!
This shows that Comrade Bao's research really hit the nail on the head!
The more this is the case, the more we must protect her!
We must not let the enemy's plot succeed!
The temporary interrogation room at the provincial pharmaceutical factory was an empty warehouse, and the atmosphere was heavy.
After simple bandaging and treatment, the janitor whose jaw had been dislocated had his jaw reattached, but he remained silent, his eyes numb, like an empty shell.
Lu Zhanming, Zhang Yunxiang, Huo Zheng, and counter-espionage experts sent by the provincial military region took turns trying to persuade them with reason, emotion, and even threats and inducements.
But this guy was completely unresponsive, only repeatedly saying that he couldn't stand the way capitalists acted and wanted to cause some trouble to vent his anger.
That excuse is ridiculously lame.
"Investigate his background!"
Zhang Yunxiang slammed his fist on the table.
"We must investigate thoroughly, even if it means digging three feet into the ground! Also, immediately take control of everyone who has been in contact with him! A complete screening must also be conducted within the pharmaceutical factory!"
Just then, the soldiers who had searched the cleaners' lockers and temporary quarters returned, bringing with them an oil paper package.
Inside were several blurry photos and some hastily written notes recording details of Gu Baobao working and talking in the workshop.
The photo was clearly taken secretly, from a hidden angle.
"Damn it! They really came for Comrade Gu Baobao!"
Zhang Yunxiang was furious.
Huo Zheng's face was also extremely ugly:
"This shows that the enemy has some knowledge of our itinerary and operational plans. Comrade Bao Bao, you can't stay at the pharmaceutical factory any longer, it's too dangerous!"
Gu Baobao sat to the side, silently looking at the photos that had been secretly taken.
In the photos, she is either focused or frowning, completely unaware that a camera is pointed at her from the shadows.
The feeling of being spied on sent chills down her spine.
"I agree with Comrade Huo's opinion."
Lu Zhanming said in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness.
"The next steps in production guidance can be arranged by Comrade Huo with trusted professionals, based on the parameters and procedures that were adjusted for the baby today. The baby must return to the relatively safe island base immediately."
Although Director Zhou was disappointed, he knew the importance of the matter and nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, yes, yes! Colonel Gu's safety is the most important! If it weren't for Colonel Gu's alertness today, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"
The factory will strictly follow the process you agreed upon today, without any compromise! Rest assured!
The matter was settled.
Gu Baobao's work at the pharmaceutical factory was forced to be interrupted prematurely.
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