"When I grow up, I want to be like you guys and fight bad people. What do I need to do to join your team?" Liu Qingqing didn't imdiately answer Lan Xue's question but looked at Luo Zheng with determination. Seeing that Luo Zheng wasn't interested and was about to leave, she quickly continued, "Wait a minute, I'm only 15 years old, my body is highly adaptable, and my IQ is 140. Do you think I have a chance?"
"140?" Luo Zheng looked at her in surprise. The average person's IQ ranges from 80 to 120. Below 80 is considered low average, 80-90 is lower middle, 90-110 is average, 110-120 is higher middle, which already indicates so intelligence. A score of 120-130 is above average, and 130-140 is considered very high. Above 140 is a genius level. Luo Zheng had tested his own IQ at the base, scoring just over 130, and was surprised to find hers was so high.
"No doubt, it's the result from a highly authoritative test." Liu Qingqing beca more confident as she ntioned this.
Luo Zheng suddenly understood why Liu Qingqing had remained so calm despite experiencing so much, including her parents' infidelity. It wasn't due to a lack of emotion but rather a deep understanding. Becoming interested, he asked, "With your IQ and your background, you could definitely be recruited into our team. What are you most interested in?"
"Psychology," Liu Qingqing quickly replied.
Luo Zheng was taken aback, then exchanged a glance with Lan Xue, who nodded subtly. He turned to Liu Qingqing and slowly nodded, saying, "I'll ntion this to your grandfather. If he agrees, I can be your ntor. However, there's much you still need to learn. Let ask you, why were those thugs outside fighting so desperately?"
Liu Qingqing was surprised but imdiately understood that Luo Zheng was testing her. If she answered well, she could lead an exciting life like his, which she longed for, though her family opposed it. This opportunity in front of her was precious. After a brief thought, she said, "High rewards inspire bravery."
"Makes sense, but explain your reasoning," Luo Zheng said with a smile.
"Ordinary thugs would scatter like birds and beasts after hearing gunshots, especially when they have no personal vendetta. Why were they fighting so desperately? Even if they were incited, upon seeing so many people ard for a rescue, they'd assu it's the police. Therefore, the only thing supporting them is high stakes. If I'm right, they've only received half their paynt. But even that half is substantial. If you told them the payer has fled, they'd definitely run," Liu Qingqing confidently said.
Luo Zheng exchanged another glance with Lan Xue and smiled, saying, "Unfortunately, they've already run away, so there's no way to prove it. However, what you said makes a lot of sense. I had just thought of it myself. Your IQ is higher than mine; you just lack experience and training. Interesting. But our priority now is to take care of your mom."
"Understood. Can you really speak to my grandfather? He doesn't allow to join the forces. He wants to help manage the family business when I grow up," Liu Qingqing said, full of expectation.
"I will speak to him, but I can't guarantee his agreent," Luo Zheng said seriously. An IQ of 140, a love for psychology—this is a genius. With a bit of training, she could beco a terrifying intelligence analyst. The National Blade is sorely lacking people like her. A good intelligence analyst can double a team's combat effectiveness, doubling the mission's success probability. Luo Zheng felt excited just thinking about it.
"Thank you," Liu Qingqing said gratefully.
Just then, the sound of police sirens roared outside. Luo Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lan Xue. Lan Xue signaled for Liu Qingqing to help support Mrs. Liu, prepared to go downstairs. Shi Tao rushed over, and Luo Zheng instructed, "Have the police control the scene and take the people away. You go with them for the interrogation. I need detailed statents."
"Understood, I'll arrange for our own people to lead the interrogation and report back to you as soon as possible," Shi Tao quickly agreed.
"Thanks to you guys, I'll truthfully report to the General and recomnd you for comndations," Luo Zheng said with a smile.
"Thank you!" Shi Tao said gratefully, saluting before turning to leave.
Soon, a large number of police officers rushed in to secure the scene. Luo Zheng and the others went downstairs, got into a car, with Luo Zheng driving, Lan Xue in the front passenger seat, and Liu Qingqing sitting in the back with her mother. They left the construction site quickly, rging onto the main road toward the villa.
On the way, nobody spoke. Luo Zheng focused on driving while listening to Lan Xing's report through his earpiece. The villa hadn't been attacked again, and the personnel were gradually regaining consciousness with no life-threatening injuries. For safety precautions, Lan Xing had Zhongnanhai call in military doctors and dical personnel for examinations.
The smoke attack, as Hong ihua had guessed, had indeed been brought in via remote-controlled vehicles through the drainage pipes. The vehicles were equipped with special heating wires that vaporized a toxin, producing a colorless and odorless mist that spread through the drainage pipes and mixed with the air.
There were four remote-controlled vehicles, each positioned in different locations. This ensured the mist's concentration and wide coverage area. Luo Zheng found this fascinating and contemplated researching it further, hoping to have the Equipnt Team replicate it for future use.
The smoke attack's tactics were unpredictable, silent yet effective. Luo Zheng's interest in Charlie grew. This guy's attack thods were indeed clever and eye-opening. After the smoke tactics, what other ingenious thods might he have? The thought made Luo Zheng's heart tighten.
More than half an hour later, they returned to the villa. Luo Zheng headed to the command center to inspect the remote-controlled vehicles. They had been discovered and dug out using tal detectors. Luo Zheng found the vehicles ordinary, only outfitted with a heating apparatus and a container for the toxin, which had small holes from which the vaporized mist escaped. The core of this device was undoubtedly the toxin, but unfortunately, it was all used up.
"Thinking of reverse-engineering it?" Hong ihua, recognizing Luo Zheng's thoughts, asked beside him.
"It's a good piece of tech," Luo Zheng remarked.
"It indeed is. I've suffered from it in encounters with Charlie, and we once managed to capture one. The Equipnt Team is still working on the toxin's formula, but progress is limited. We just don't have the tech capability to match Sam Country. Falling behind ans getting hit," Hong ihua said helplessly. Perhaps recalling sothing upsetting, her expression grew somber, and she moved away.
Lan Xue approached, glanced around to ensure privacy, and lowered her voice, saying, "Her partner was incapacitated by this and killed by Charlie. If possible, I hope you can find a way to capture Charlie alive and let her handle him. I'm very close to her."
"You've certainly set a tough task," Luo Zheng said with a bitter smile. Being played around by Charlie and aiming to capture him alive felt like a nigh impossible feat.
"Don't worry, I believe you can do it," Lan Xue replied earnestly, carrying a hint of hope.
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