Xiao Lin’s drowsiness was instantly shaken awake by this phone call. The number was unfamiliar, yet Xiao Lin could determine that his number wasn’t an ordinary civilian number, so there was no way it was a wrong call. However, the number seed too unfamiliar; looking at those middle digits, they resembled a Yanjing number.
Xiao Lin picked up the call, and before he could speak, an urgent female voice ca through: "Hello, Xiao Lin? It’s Wu Shuang, Zhang Teng has disappeared!"
"What? Zhang Teng disappeared?" Xiao Lin was shocked and didn’t bother to ask Wu Shuang how she got his phone number. He hurriedly asked, "Where did you detain Zhang Teng? When did it happen?"
"Detained in our police station’s holding cell, it happened half an hour ago!" Wu Shuang said frustratingly, it was her idea to lock Zhang Teng in the holding cell.
"What’s the situation on-site?" Xiao Lin asked while getting up and dressed. Zhang Teng was quite a big catch, backed not only by the Chen Family, and certainly not relying solely on them, otherwise he wouldn’t possess so many weapons.
"There’s no trace whatsoever, it’s as if he vanished into thin air!" This was the most disheartening part for Wu Shuang. Just disappear if you must, but leave a trace! As it stands, it makes her look incompetent, not knowing how the suspect disappeared, whether he escaped on his own or was aided by soone.
Xiao Lin was stunned for a mont. He had subdued Zhang Teng himself; Xiao Lin knew it well, Zhang Teng couldn’t even walk, let alone break out of jail. Even a semi-militarized holding cell wouldn’t be sowhere soone without any mobility could just walk out, especially without alerting anyone and leaving no trace, as if vanished into thin air.
Since Xiao Lin determined Zhang Teng didn’t escape on his own, there could only be one explanation: soone must have rescued Zhang Teng, and to do so in such an environnt without alerting any of the holding cell’s monitoring facilities, leaving no trace, the person must be skilled.
Assuming from this, Zhang Teng definitely wasn’t alone; it was likely an organization, a large one even. With Zhang Teng’s skills, he could easily join Huaxia’s other special forces, if not Dragon Soul. Also, Xiao Lin knew a bit about the dicine Zhang Teng took, which was the latest experintal biochemical dicine liquid from Arica, not yet finalized. It’s difficult to obtain even on the black market.
"Did the monitoring facilities capture anything usable?" Xiao Lin asked.
"No!" Wu Shuang replied irately. Losing a person was frustrating enough, especially with no clues left on the scene, and being questioned by Xiao Lin only added to her ire. She silently cursed Xiao Lin; if anything usable was captured, would it still be called vanishing into thin air? Is there anyone else as bone-chilling as you?
Xiao Lin slightly started at Wu Shuang’s tone and simply said, "Don’t ss up the scene, I’m on my way over. By the way, have you inford Director Lin?"
"Director Lin is old, stayed up for three nights straight, and his health can’t take it!" Wu Shuang couldn’t help but complain. Since eting Xiao Lin, sothing always erged every night, first the drama in Dragon and Tiger World behind Yan University, then last night’s Liger Gang incident, and now taking down Jiangling-rooted Zhang Family today.
Xiao Lin couldn’t help blushing. Ever since coming to Yanjing, events unfolded one after another without rest.
"Alright, then let Director Lin rest well. There’s plenty to do tomorrow. Where are you now, I’ll head over imdiately!"
"I’m waiting for you at the police station entrance!" The holding cell wasn’t in the main building but another location, so Wu Shuang opted to wait at the police station entrance since Xiao Lin might not know.
After tidying up, Xiao Lin thought for a mont and dialed Night Eagle. The phone rang for just a second and a half, and Night Eagle’s steady voice ca through, "What is it?" Night Eagle didn’t mince words and asked directly. Even at this late hour, receiving the call promptly showed Night Eagle’s light sleeping, without the usual grogginess one might feel.
Xiao Lin wasn’t surprised; he and others in Dragon Soul had their communication devices on 24/7, never exceeding three rings. Vigilance was very high, even the heaviest sleeper would pick up within three rings, unless sothing unexpected occurred.
"et at Yan University’s gate, there’s a task!" Xiao Lin didn’t explain anything to Night Eagle, nor did he need to.
"Okay!" Night Eagle responded simply and hung up.
As he left, Xiao Lin tiptoed, careful not to disturb Xia Xue’s rest. Five minutes later, Xiao Lin’s QQ car appeared at Yan University’s gate. At this ti, under a tree beside the gate, Night Eagle was already standing there, seemingly earlier than Xiao Lin. It’s unknown where he lived since Yan University had no nearby hotels, yet he arrived so quickly.
The Night Eagle wore a large trench coat, giving off a rather imposing aura. After getting in the car, he said nothing, simply looking at Xiao Lin. Xiao Lin explained, "Today, we discovered sothing strange in Jiangling. We caught a person who possessed a new biochemical dicine liquid developed in Arica, and his house was filled with various light and heavy weapons, including two rocket launchers and more than a dozen rockets. I arrested him, planning to hand him over to the Dragon Soul team tomorrow. But unexpectedly, the person is now missing. According to the guards, it was as if he vanished into thin air. You’re the expert in intelligence monitoring, so please check it out!"
This was actually Night Eagle’s main job, while helping Xiao Lin monitor Qu Haobo was more of a personal favor. Naturally, Night Eagle did not refuse the responsibility, nodded, and without speaking further, he retrieved a disc from his pocket, saying, "Here’s what you wanted." Simple and straightforward.
Xiao Lin never doubted Night Eagle’s work efficiency, yet he felt it was too quick. They had only just parted, and Night Eagle had already obtained it? He couldn’t help but ask, "So fast?" He smiled afterward, knowing Night Eagle’s efficiency was the best in Dragon Soul; a small matter like Qu Haobo was nothing.
"Just happened to co across it," Night Eagle said lightly, as if it was just a coincidence.
"Thanks!" Although Xiao Lin knew there was no need to thank him, getting surveillance on Qu Haobo and obtaining evidence so quickly evidently wasn’t as simple as Night Eagle made it out to be. How extensive would the resources have to be, to gather evidence on Qu Haobo in just a few hours?
"Is it necessary?" Night Eagle replied indifferently and then turned to look at the scenery outside the window.
"Kid, you’re making seem pretentious!" Xiao Lin said with a smile. Though Night Eagle didn’t say much, and sotis could be a bit chilling, it was deeply touching to Xiao Lin. This is what comradeship is about—no words needed, just a glance, a call, and they know what you need.
As it was late at night, there were hardly any pedestrians on the road and few cars. Xiao Lin’s driving skills were good, so he sped through the city. Night Eagle was used to it and remained calm. In less than ten minutes, Xiao Lin’s QQ car appeared at the gates of the Yanjing Police Station.
From afar, they could see Wu Shuang standing tall in her police uniform at the station gates, wearing a police cap, looking formidable. Her well-fitted uniform accentuated her proud figure.
Xiao Lin was seriously observing Wu Shuang for the first ti. This woman was indeed not bad, especially in a police uniform with a bit of uniform allure, and her angelic face seed very serious, adding a unique charm.
Seeing Xiao Lin beco montarily dazed as he approached her, Wu Shuang felt secretly pleased. Now you’ve been stunned, haven’t you?
"Mr. Xiao, who is this?" Wu Shuang saw Xiao Lin brought a friend, then frowned. Didn’t he know where they were going next? What they were to investigate?
"This is my brother Night Eagle, here to help!" Xiao Lin gave a simple introduction.
Wu Shuang politely greeted Night Eagle, "Hello, Night Eagle, I am Wu Shuang!"
"Hmm!" Night Eagle glanced at Wu Shuang, rely responding faintly without changing his expression.
Wu Shuang felt a bit chagrined; good grief, each man is more arrogant than the last, as if I owe them money. Being straightforward by nature, since Night Eagle didn’t show her the expected friendliness, Wu Shuang turned her head towards Xiao Lin and said, "Mr. Xiao..." She hadn’t finished when Xiao Lin interrupted with a wry smile, "Officer Wu, you don’t have to keep calling Mr. Xiao, just call Xiao Lin!"
Upon hearing Xiao Lin say so, Wu Shuang was montarily stunned, then smiled, "Alright, Xiao Lin, then don’t keep calling Officer Wu either, just call Wu Shuang. I’m a few years older than you, you can also call Sister Shuang!"
Night Eagle frowned slightly and glanced at Xiao Lin, a look conveying many anings. Xiao Lin felt a slight blush; Night Eagle’s look clearly ant: Military Doctor, we’re here to work, not to flirt, so let’s get down to business!
Xiao Lin returned a look to Night Eagle and then turned to Wu Shuang, "Alright, Sister Shuang, explain Zhang Teng’s situation to Night Eagle. He’s an expert in this field!"
Wu Shuang was taken aback and directly asked, "Him?" Her tone and gaze were full of disbelief. Could this taciturn man in front of her really be an expert in intelligence monitoring? Soone who wouldn’t even speak much in an ordinary conversation, could he really be an expert in this field? (To be continued. If you like this work, welco to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian), your support is my greatest motivation.)
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