Did the world end today?

Chapter 11: Counter-terrorism?

Lin Xu sat up in bed. At that moment, the number on his bracelet showed a "2".

There are two more chances.

However, he was not in a hurry to continue entering the bracelet world. Instead, he sat down at his computer and updated three new pieces of information in the clue document.

First, there is no office for either Jiang Xingye or himself at the headquarters of Tianqiong Technology, and phone calls to them result in no record of their numbers.

Secondly, he has access to the president's office, which likely means he was once the president of Sky Dome Technology.

Thirdly, both she and Jiang Xingye possessed remarkably high levels of authority, especially Jiang Xingye, whose warnings extended beyond the entire company to the entire city.

These three pieces of information, regardless of which two appear simultaneously, are actually quite easy to interpret.

If you can't find an office but have been a president, it's very likely that you've been transferred to another region.

Having high authority is also due to a high position.

However, the problem is that when all three pieces of information appear at the same time, it seems very unreasonable.

Since they've been transferred, why retain their privileges, even allowing them free access to the president's office?
If someone has such high authority, how could they possibly leave without even a basic office at headquarters, even if they were transferred?
These pieces of information contained some logical contradictions, leaving Lin Xu somewhat confused.
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But no matter what, it's no longer possible to find Jiang Xingye through his office.

She is not at the headquarters of Sky Dome Technology.

Try searching online?
You can also look for information about your resume while you're at it.

No no no.
It's better to find this kind of personal information directly within the company than to search for it online.

HR office?
That's right.

Let's try both options.

Lin Xu perked up. He felt that although there had been some bumps along the way, he was not far from the truth.

It's still early, only a little past one o'clock.

There's still time, so I'll go in one more time, then take a nap, and then go out to eat with Jiang Xingye from this world.

perfect!

Lin Xu gently touched the bracelet, and the next second, his consciousness was once again drained.
So you

"Shut up."

Lin Xu didn't give the skull a chance to speak, quickly stripping off his bulletproof vest and helmet, and then asked the skull:

"Who brought a cell phone?"

"Mobile phone? What an outdated term"

The skull smirked and then said:
"Rest assured, as per your request, we have destroyed all personal communication devices that could access the public network before the operation began."

“There is absolutely no cell phone here, as you mentioned, and there is absolutely no possibility that it has been tapped or monitored.”

"We're safe. So, shall we begin?"

Wow, they really have professional ethics.

I told you not to bring it, but you didn't. Aren't you just causing me trouble?
Lin Xu shook his head and replied:

"Need not."

"The situation has changed, and the mission is suspended."

"I'll go in and take a look first. You all wait here."

"I will go with you!"

The skull spoke decisively, but Lin Xu didn't pay much attention to him, only saying "Hurry up if you're going to come," before quickly heading towards the security area.

Scanning iris and registering—all done in one smooth motion.

Lin Xu, carrying the skull, walked into the lobby one after the other, and took the elevator straight to the 15th floor.

That was the location of the human resources department at the headquarters of Sky Dome Technology. Lin Xu remembered that there was an office there with "HRD" written on it, which was the position of human resources director.

If one can enter the office, with their own permissions, as long as they can turn on the computer, they will most likely obtain information about the personnel of Sky Dome Technology.

After obtaining the information and her latest contact details, all I need to do is borrow a phone from someone on the street and call Jiang Xingye.

The plan is passed√.

Lin Xu kept walking, navigating the route with ease.

Watching his movements, the skull couldn't help but ask:
"No, boss, are you going home?"

"Why do you seem so familiar with this? What do you mean? Are you the mole?"

"You've asked this question countless times, and every time I have to think about how to answer it."

Lin Xu glanced helplessly at the skull, then said:

"Promise me that if I don't ask again in the coming days, okay?"

The skull didn't say anything. It made a "received" tactical gesture with its hand and then obediently shut its mouth.

The elevator reached the 15th floor, and as soon as the doors opened, Lin Xu stepped out.

Based on his memory from last time, Lin Xu quickly found the HR director's office, but he was surprised to find that the office lights were on.

It's different from the last time.

There's someone in this office!

Lin Xu tentatively pushed open the door with some doubt, and was stunned when he saw the man inside.

seen.

It was the man I met in the exhibition hall.

The man also looked up at him.

"Hey? Mr. Lin?" "Back to the company so late?"

"Yeah, I need to talk to you about something."

Lin Xu remained unfazed.

Without a doubt, the man in front of me with "He Xin" on his name tag is the current HRD of Sky Dome Technology.

It really highlights the idea that when you're sleepy, you come to your pillow; when you miss your family, you come to your uncle.

Since he's there, I don't need to go through the trouble of logging into the computer and finding the necessary permissions.

Just let him investigate!
He walked into the office, and He Xin said with a smile:

“You work so hard. If you need anything, just tell me. I’m always here to help.”

"You worked hard too."

Lin Xu made a polite remark, then asked:

Do you have our latest employee list? Including the roster and contact information?

"Yes, yes, should I open it for you now, or send it to you later?"

He Xin's enthusiasm further confirmed his suspicions.

My position in the company is definitely not low. It's very possible that stepping down as president is just a normal personnel transfer, and I might even be appointed to a more powerful position now.

Since that's the case, Lin Xu decided not to hide anything anymore.

Power should be used when it is due.

He opened his mouth and said:
"No need to send it to me, I just want to find someone."

"Jiang Xingye, do you have any information about her?"

After he finished speaking, He Xin was stunned for a moment.

Lin Xu clearly noticed that the other person's eyes flickered several times.

But his expression quickly returned to normal.

"Yes, yes."

He Xin coughed and said:

"However, her information is classified, and I can't get it here."

"Mr. Lin, would you like to wait here for a moment, and I'll go get it for you?"

"no problem."

Lin Xu nodded and walked straight to the sofa next to him to sit down.

The skull stood silently beside him, assuming a guarding stance.

He Xin glanced at the two of them, then quickly walked out of the office.

Lin Xu didn't know where he was going to find Jiang Xingye's information, nor how long it would take him.

However, intuitively speaking, it is quite normal for Jiang Xingye's information to be classified, and it is reasonable to use a special procedure to retrieve it.

Then let's wait and see.

Lin Xu leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest, but he waited for a full 5 minutes and still didn't see He Xin return.

Does it take that long?
Lin Xu walked to the window and looked at the night view outside.

Just then, he suddenly noticed that some red and blue lights were flashing on the road outside the Sky Dome Science Park.

Immediately afterwards, the faint sound of police sirens could be heard.

Before he could understand what was happening, the skull that had just sat down suddenly stood up.

At this point, he no longer cared about the gag order Lin Xu had given him.

He listened quietly to the information coming through the hidden earpiece, then cursed angrily:

"grass!"

"Boss, are you even capable of this?!"

"Your identity as an informant has been exposed! They've called the police!"

"Hurry! We have to get out of here!"

"It'll be too late if you don't leave!"

"what happened?!"

Lin Xu was dumbfounded.

Call the police?

Why call the police?

I just wanted some information, and you called the police?
Never mind what happened!

The skull's expression was extremely tense.

We must leave immediately!

"Forget about continuing the mission, we can't beat them!"

"It's not the police! It's the army!"

"Rapid reaction force. They're here for counterterrorism!"

"They killed us without any reason!"

(End of this chapter)