Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

The night wind howled through the western mountains.

Behind the hillside.

Lin Jian'an and Gu Changfeng lay prone in the grass.

The two had been observing for nearly an hour.

No one thought of it.

Beneath an abandoned mine lies a massive underground base.

The Night Owl's strength far exceeded their previous estimates.

Especially the industrial machine tool database on the third basement level.

Even Lin Jian'an, who was used to seeing big scenes, couldn't help but feel his heart race.

That's an industrial machine tool.

The mother of industry.

The foundation of the modern industrial system.

If we can fully understand all the technology inside, the development speed of Hongxing Machinery Factory can be improved by at least one level.

However, the most important thing right now is not the data.

It is people.

Shen Tiancheng must be rescued first.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an slowly stood up.

"Walk."

Gu Changfeng was stunned for a moment.

"Now?"

Lin Jian'an nodded.

"The intelligence has been obtained."

There's no point in staying any longer.

"Let's go back and make a plan first."

The two quickly retreated along the mountain path.

More than an hour later.

Conference room of the Mechanical Engineering Research Institute.

Bright lights.

Chen Zhenhua, Zhao Changhe, Dean Zhou, and several other leaders who had secretly arrived were all present.

After Lin Jian'an explained the situation at the Xishan base.

The entire conference room was completely silent.

Everyone was stunned.

The base has three underground levels.

Hundreds of members.

Dozens of experts.

Industrial Mother Machine Project.

Aero engine program.

Precision numerical control system plan.

Any news of this could shake the entire industrial system.

Dean Zhou's hand was trembling as he held the teacup.

"Those beasts."

"How many experts do they actually control?"

Zhao Changhe's face turned ashen.

"Based on the information currently available."

"At least twenty people."

"The exact number will probably be even higher."

A leader next to him slammed his fist on the table.

"Outrageous!"

"We must act immediately!"

"We absolutely cannot let them get away!"

However, Chen Zhenhua shook his head.

"Don't rush."

"There are also a lot of experts inside."

"A direct assault could easily result in casualties."

Everyone fell silent again.

This is precisely the most troublesome part.

Night Owls are not an ordinary criminal organization.

They have hostages.

Moreover, they are among the most valuable talents in the country.

Any loss.

These are all huge blows.

While everyone was pondering...

Lin Jian'an suddenly spoke.

"I have an idea."

All eyes turned to this direction at the same time.

Chen Zhenhua asked.

Tell me about it.

Lin Jian'an picked up the chalk.

Draw a diagram of the base structure on the blackboard.

of course.

This was detected by the system.

But in other people's eyes...

It was just intelligence he compiled from reconnaissance.

"The base has three floors."

"The basement level is mainly a restricted area."

"The second basement level is the research area."

"The third basement level is the core area."

"Shen Tiancheng is currently still at the textile factory in the eastern suburbs."

"The transfer will take place tomorrow night."

"This means we still have time."

Zhao Changhe nodded slightly.

"continue."

Lin Jian'an drew a circle on the map.

"I suggest a two-step approach."

"first step."

"Rescue people during the transfer tomorrow night."

"Step two."

"Following the clues, we entered the Xishan base."

"To wipe them all out in one last strike."

The voice just fell.

Everyone's eyes lit up at the same time.

have to say.

This is currently the safest method.

This ensures Shen Tiancheng's safety.

And it won't alert the Night Owl's higher-ups beforehand.

Dean Zhou said excitedly.

"Great idea!"

"As long as Lao Shen is safe."

"Things will be much easier from here on out."

Chen Zhenhua nodded as well.

"Can."

"However, the operation must be kept absolutely secret."

"There's a mole within the research institute."

Mentioning the mole.

Everyone's face darkened.

Li Wentao.

The name resurfaced.

If Lin Jian'an hadn't noticed the anomaly...

Who would have thought that the senior engineer at the research institute was actually one of Night Owl's men?

Zhao Changhe sneered.

"rest assured."

"Li Wentao can't escape."

"Someone is watching him 24 hours a day."

"As soon as the operation begins."

"He was the first to be caught."

The meeting lasted until 3 a.m.

finally.

The action plan has been officially finalized.

Code name.

Owl hunter.

......

The next morning.

Mechanical Research Institute.

On the surface, everything was calm and peaceful.

The researchers continued their work as usual.

in the office.

Li Wentao is organizing documents.

But nobody knew.

His every move was being secretly monitored.

Lin Jian'an walked through the corridor.

A system notification sounded immediately.

[Target: Li Wentao]

[Status: Nervous]

[We expect to make contact with the owl within three hours]

I saw the notification.

Lin Jian'an's lips curled up slightly.

The fish is about to take the bait.

really.

10:00 AM.

Li Wentao used the excuse of going out to purchase materials.

I left the research institute.

I just stepped out the door.

They then turned into a phone booth.

After the call is connected.

Li Wentao lowered his voice.

"The situation is normal."

"No anomalies were found at the target."

"We can move tonight."

A hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone.

"very good."

"The operation will take place at 8 PM tomorrow night."

"Shen Tiancheng must be sent to Xishan."

The call has ended.

Li Wentao left quickly.

Not far away.

The two plainclothes officers have recorded everything.

in the afternoon.

Temporary command post.

Zhao Changhe placed the latest intelligence on the table.

"It's confirmed."

"Tomorrow night at 8 PM."

"They will move Shen Tiancheng."

"The route has been locked."

Lin Jian'an glanced at the map.

He immediately laughed.

Because this route happens to pass through a remote mountain road.

Perfect for ambushes.

Gu Changfeng was eager to get started.

"It's finally time to make a move."

"I'm about to burst from holding it in."

Dean Zhou glared at him irritably.

"You are an engineer."

"Not bandits."

Laughter immediately filled the conference room.

The tense atmosphere has eased considerably.

However, Lin Jianan did not relax.

Because the system is constantly scanning.

suddenly.

A new notification has appeared.

[Anomaly Detected]

Xishan Base Enters State of Alert

[Increased number of armed personnel]

[New members: 18]

Lin Jian'an's heart sank.

Not right.

The owl seemed to have sensed something.

He immediately checked the details.

soon.

A new scene emerges.

Underground conference room.

Zhou Hongyuan was standing in front of the table.

"The leader is about to arrive."

"All plans were prepared in advance."

"No mistakes can be tolerated."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Jian'an breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It turned out to be the case.

It wasn't exposed.

Instead, they were welcoming the leader of the Night Owls.

Available in the next second.

The system displayed another message.

[Target A detected]

Grey Wolf

Location: East Suburb Textile Factory

[Status: Personally guarding Shen Tiancheng]

Lin Jian'an narrowed his eyes.

Looks like this guy isn't stupid.

He actually took charge personally.

But this is better.

Serve in one pot.

night.

Time passed slowly.

The entire capital city appeared calm.

Actually.

A huge net has been quietly cast.

public security.

Security department.

Military personnel.

All actions have commenced.

A large number of plainclothes officers entered the designated location.

The area around the textile factory in the eastern suburbs.

They were under tight surveillance.

It's 11 p.m.

Command.

Zhao Changhe looked at his watch.

"Is everything ready?"

One of the team members nodded.

"Everything is in place."

"Ready to act at any time."

Just then.

The system's voice suddenly sounded in Lin Jian'an's mind.

[Major Anomaly Found]

Unidentified person discovered

[Danger Level: S]

Lin Jian'an suddenly looked up.

What?

S grade?

This is the first time the system has given this level.

next second.

The scene unfolds rapidly.

A black sedan was driving towards the western mountains.

inside the car.

A man in his fifties was sitting there.

Wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

His expression was calm.

But those eyes sent chills down your spine.

System information quickly appeared.

[Target: Unknown]

Insufficient user privileges

[Danger Level: S]

[Suspected core leadership of Night Owl]

Lin Jian'an was shocked.

Could it be the leader of the Night Owls?

But the system couldn't even recognize the identity.

This is the first time.

at the same time.

The underground conference room at the Xishan base.

Zhou Hongyuan, Grey Wolf, and the others all stood up.

His expression was respectful.

next moment.

The conference room doors slowly opened.

A figure walked in.

Everyone bowed their heads at the same time.

"gentlemen."

Welcome back.

The man nodded slightly.

His gaze swept across the entire room.

How is the Eastern Industrial Project progressing?

Zhou Hongyuan answered immediately.

"Ninety-six percent of the industrial machine tools have been completed."

"The aircraft engine is 75% complete."

"The CNC system is 82% complete."

A satisfied smile appeared on the man's face.

"good."

"It seems we're not far from success."

Done.

He slowly sat down.

Then he said something that shocked everyone.

"in addition."

"After Shen Tiancheng arrives tomorrow."

"The Eastern Industrial Project has officially entered its final stage."

"At that time."

"I will personally conduct the experiment."

at the same time.

Command Center in Beijing.

Lin Jian'an looked at the system screen.

His expression grew increasingly serious.

Because just now.

The system has finally completed part of the parsing.

A bright red notification slowly appeared.

[Identity resolution 17% complete]

[Target code name: Mr.]

[89% probability of being the actual controller of the Night Owl organization]

[Danger Level: S+]

【warning】

This target possesses a large number of core secrets.

[Prioritize arresting them]

See the last sentence.

Lin Jian'an slowly clenched his fist.

It finally appeared.

The true mastermind behind Night Owl.

And tomorrow night.

That is when the two sides officially clash.

Just then.

The system displayed a new message.

[More advanced secrets discovered]

[Analysis of the ultimate goal of the Eastern Industrial Plan has been successful]

[Loading content...]

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next second.

Lin Jian'an's pupils suddenly contracted.

Because only one line of text appeared on the screen.

Project Night Owl aims to establish a complete heavy industrial system overseas by utilizing industrial machine tool technology.

[It is expected that independent military production capacity will be formed within five years]

boom!

Lin Jian'an's mind went blank.

This moment.

He finally understood what the Night Owl was plotting.

And this contest.

It's far more complex than simply rescuing Shen Tiancheng.