Chapter 1593 - 1594: Storm Clouds Gather, Tension Fills the Air
Qian Weiwei doesn’t know that she has already become a suspect for the action group.
In fact, she indeed left behind a lot of suspicious evidence, especially regarding the two kidnappings of Li’s mother, which already brought her to the surface.
The one capable of leaking Li’s mother’s whereabouts is none other than her; no one else could have managed it.
At this moment, Qian Weiwei received the orders urged by Hawls and gathered Golden Tiger and Jin Hua to her side to convey Hawls’ commands.
"Given the circumstances, the organization is instructing us to obtain the hard drive at all costs. They’ve already issued the final order; we can’t wait any longer. We must take action. If we delay further, the research lab’s findings will also be relocated; we have no time left," Golden Tiger clearly stated.
"But how do we take action?" Jin Hua asked with worry. "Attacking the research lab is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg, seeking death."
The hard drive is in the research lab; if we choose a direct assault, attacking the research laboratory is the only option.
Not to mention that the research lab’s defenses are hard to breach, alerting the action group will cost us numerous lives without compensating for the terrifying casualties they inflict.
"A direct assault is unwise; we can only resort to clever means," Golden Tiger muttered.
"How do we use clever means?" Jin Hua hurriedly asked.
"For now, I haven’t thought it through; further arrangements are needed," Golden Tiger said.
"What strength do we have on hand, in terms of numbers?" Qian Weiwei inquired.
"The research lab has Hou Cui and two others as insiders, Jin Hua along with her two subordinates totaling three people, and I have three people under me. Altogether, we have ten people in total," Golden Tiger replied.
"Considering these calculations, including me, there are eleven people in total. If we can control enough chips, there’s some chance for success," Qian Weiwei’s eyes glinted fiercely.
"Do you have a plan?" Golden Tiger and Jin Hua asked in unison, looking at Qian Weiwei.
"Attack a place, control enough hostages, and force Ye Fan and others to pull out the hard drive in exchange for the hostages’ safety," Qian Weiwei was filled with insolence.
"Such actions, wouldn’t they draw too much attention? We’d be placing ourselves in peril; how do we escape afterward becomes an issue?" Jin Hua’s gaze flickered.
"Prepare the subordinates for sacrifice. Once we obtain the hard drive, force Ye Fan and others to send a plane to take the three of us away. En route, we have ample opportunities; reflecting beforehand and afterward, this is our only viable plan in a weak position," Qian Weiwei was dense with killing intent.
"Let us handle such dangerous tasks. There’s no need for you to take such risks yourself," Golden Tiger advised: "In case of any mishap, you can still continue to lie low."
"Without your assistance, I’m a lone wolf, hardly able to stir anything," Qian Weiwei mocked herself: "This time, we must adopt an attitude of preferring to shatter like jade rather than remain whole as tiles, if we don’t achieve the goal, we will not cease. Either die, or complete the task."
If it weren’t for reaching such compelled circumstances, Qian Weiwei wouldn’t have withdrawn the insider trio painstakingly embedded in the research lab to do such desperate jobs.
The information provided by insiders is far more crucial than risking it all.
"Since you’ve decided, we’ll proceed with it," Jin Hua and Golden Tiger ruthlessly responded.
"To increase our chips, there’s a hostage we must capture," Qian Weiwei vowed confidently.
"Who?" Jin Hua asked, puzzled.
"Song Ziya’s daughter, that little girl named Tiantian," Qian Weiwei sneered.
Song Ziya was Li Tong’s partner.
Before Ye Fan joined the action group, the group leader was Li Tong.
During the operation to capture Transforming Mouse and Wu Dayong, Song Ziya sacrificed.
"Song Ziya was a close comrade to all members of the action group, capturing a martyr’s daughter will disrupt their emotional state, benefiting us," Golden Tiger cruelly smiled and said: "I’ll take care of capturing the little girl; Jin Hua has been exposed and is not suitable to take action."
"Do it neatly, avoid causing further trouble," Qian Weiwei warned.
"A trivial character poses no difficulty," Golden Tiger said casually.
"Both previous times, Ye Fan gained the upper hand, and we suffered hardships. This time, we must take the initiative, strike unexpectedly, and catch Ye Fan off guard," Qian Weiwei was filled with a competitive spirit.
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Action Group.
The investigation into Qian Weiwei showed results, leading to unease.
"Qian Weiwei’s residence is empty; one could say this address is false, the address provided contains information about another residing there."
"Additionally, we’ve discovered that Qian Weiwei impersonated someone else, the real Qian Weiwei is in the mental hospital, and her family information is from the original Qian Weiwei."
"We’ve confirmed at the hospital that Qian Weiwei’s spouse died five years ago, and the Qian Weiwei at the mental hospital has no one caring for her."
"Given that Qian Weiwei has no children, the impostor using her identity thus made it strenuous to trace. When investigating the guest list earlier, there were too many names, and we didn’t thoroughly examine, otherwise, the fake Qian Weiwei would’ve long been a suspect."
Li Tong and Zhang Lu summarized the investigation findings.
This turned the suspicion towards Qian Weiwei into a fact.
Qian Weiwei definitely has problems; there’s no doubting this.
"The clinic has no trace of Qian Weiwei either; employees say she won’t visit the clinic for the next few days," Zhang Lu said, angered: "Such a big fish was hiding right under our noses; had we discovered earlier, it would’ve prevented so much trouble."
"I asked my mom for Qian Weiwei’s phone number, and calling it reports a shut-off," Li Tong’s complexion was extraordinarily grave.
"Given the present circumstances, it seems Qian Weiwei has likely grown wary and hidden away ahead of time," Ye Fan deduced from the current situation.
Actually, this judgment is wrong.
Qian Weiwei decided to venture out and had already discarded the identity and wealth she possessed.
These things are no longer needed, so naturally, they were put behind her.
At this time, Qian Weiwei was unaware she’d been exposed before Ye Fan and the others.
Soon, the research lab sent messages, alerting the action group.
"Based on reliable information, three personnel from the research lab left inexplicably, departed hastily, without packing anything; only the people are missing, uncontactable too," Li Tong reported the situation.
"In such a sensitive period, with such a bizarre occurrence, I have reason to suspect that the departing trio from the research lab are likely enemy insiders," Zhang Lu affirmed.
"Insiders are supposed to offer intelligence. Now, why would these three insiders leave in a rush without exposure?" Li Tong fell into deep contemplation.
"The storm is brewing; this Mr. Jin is likely planning a significant move," Ye Fan expressed his concern.