Chapter 1533 - 1534: Conversation
Zhao Gongming accompanied Zhang Lu, Li Tong, and others to test the entire internal system of the research institute.
This matter is of great importance and leaves no room for carelessness.
Ye Fan had already guessed that the security team responsible for the research institute’s defense had significant suspicions and vulnerabilities.
From those surveillance videos, many problems could be seen. Without internal collaboration, evidence of Liu Anping’s crime could not have been tampered with by someone.
This affair was beyond Liu Anping’s capabilities, and he had no opportunity to accomplish it.
There is only one possibility, and that is that there are spies from the enemy within the security team.
It is precisely because of this understanding that Ye Fan had to deal with it cautiously.
There is no room for any carelessness when it comes to tracing the enemy, as Ye Fan has always been careful.
In ordinary situations, one must maintain the utmost vigilance.
Let alone when the enemy is in the dark, holding all the advantages.
Ye Fan arrived at the gatekeeper Uncle Sun’s place. This elderly man was experienced and had sharp insight.
After a conversation with him, Ye Fan believed that he would naturally uncover startling information.
The task of testing the research institute’s internal system was left to Zhang Lu and Li Tong, so Ye Fan need not worry further.
After greeting the gatekeeper Uncle Sun, Uncle Sun asked, "Do you play Go?"
"Just a bit," Ye Fan replied modestly.
"Shall we have a game?" Uncle Sun invited.
"Sure!" Ye Fan agreed readily.
Uncle Sun took out the Go set and set up the tea, sitting face to face with Ye Fan in front of the board.
The sound of the stones hitting the board echoed crisply, resembling a constellation of stars on the gridlines.
As Ye Fan and Uncle Sun placed stones, they conversed.
"How’s the investigation going?" Uncle Sun asked without looking up, focused on the game.
"It’s no exaggeration to say we’re at a loss. After much effort, we unearthed a traitor within the action group, but there seems to be even greater danger lurking. The situation is severe and complex," Ye Fan said as he placed another stone on the board.
"Haste makes waste, and you’ve already made significant progress since you just started the job, which is remarkable and more impressive than I imagined," Uncle Sun praised stoically, letting out a surprised sigh, "I never imagined there was such an issue within the action group."
"The enemy and we are intertwined, entangled and hard to unravel; it took years of infiltration to form the current cancer. To quickly cut through the mess is not easy," Ye Fan admitted truthfully.
"Illness strikes like a mountain but departs like unraveling a thread," Uncle Sun said with a chuckle, "Flaws are exposed during the clash, and I believe you’ll gradually tease out the enemy’s traces."
"Haha, I also believe in my ability to uncover the enemy, but the scope is broad and increasingly involves our own people, which is concerning," Ye Fan calmly stated.
"Without righteousness and faith, seeking selfish gains is despicable. It’s only right to eliminate such cancer swiftly," Uncle Sun felt bitterness but knew it had to be done for the greater good.
After speaking, Uncle Sun hesitated, slowly asking, "Isn’t the problem within the research institute serious? Probably more so than the action group?"
Uncle Sun believed that through frequent bouts, Ye Fan had already gathered detrimental evidence against the research institute.
Thus, he asked this question.
"It is indeed severe," Ye Fan replied solemnly.
Uncle Sun’s expression darkened, showing a hint of reluctance.