Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Damn, I almost died for my country."

Zhang Guoqiang said sullenly, his back already soaked with cold sweat. If Xiao Zhan hadn't stopped him in time, he would have jumped down already.

"Director Xia, have your men search for Yan Wenlong and Shirley in the sewage pipes beneath the building as quickly as possible."

"If we're lucky, we might be able to catch them."

Xiao Zhan Chong Xia Keke suggested

Xia Keke immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered, "Attention all ground action teams, immediately search for the target in the sewage pipes below the building. Report to me immediately upon finding the target. If the target resists, you may shoot to kill them."

One set received!

"Group Two received!"

"All three sets received!"

Xia Keke raised an eyebrow and said to Xiao Zhan, "If it's really as you say, it will be very difficult to catch Shirley and Yan Wenlong. The underground sewage pipes are connected to the municipal pipe network in all directions. Not to mention people like us, even if we send an army of thousands into the underground pipe network, we might not be able to find them."

Zhang Guoqiang said anxiously, "How about we ask for police dog support?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "It's no use. The underground sewage pipes stink so badly that the police dogs can't smell anything once they go in."

Zhang Guoqiang stared angrily at the dark hole at the bottom of the bathtub and cursed, "That son of a bitch Yan Wenlong is really cunning! He can even come up with this kind of method. I have to say, this bastard designed the escape route very cleverly and made full use of the fire escape and garbage chute."

Xiao Zhan smirked and said, "This way, it won't attract anyone's attention, and it will also make it easier for him to escape directly from the room in an emergency."

Xia Keke looked at Xiao Zhan with a puzzled expression and asked, "Xiao Zhan, how did you discover such a hidden escape route?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hahaha, but Yan Wenlong made a mistake. His design of the mechanism at the entrance was very ingenious, but he forgot that when the elevator is in use, the chain will make noise and vibrate. I just heard the sound of the elevator turning and felt the bathtub vibrate slightly when I was lying on the bathtub."

"Others may not notice, but I am a sniper, and I must have meticulous and strict control over the scene."

Xia Keke gave a thumbs up and said sincerely, "You truly deserve to be called the ace sniper in the special forces; you've captured even such minute details."

Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, "Isn't it said that details determine success or failure? Snipers especially need to pay attention to details. Otherwise, you might become a sitting duck for the enemy, because high-level hunters often appear as prey."

"Director Xia, let's go down and take a look."

Xia Keke nodded and said, "Okay!"

Then he instructed Zhang Guoqiang, "You guys search the scene carefully again while we wait for the technical staff from the department to arrive."

Zhang Guoqiang stood still and said, "It's the section chief."

As Xiao Zhan and Xia Keke descended into the lobby of the first floor via elevator, they saw Huang Pengfei leading several people hurriedly walking in from outside.

Upon seeing Xiao Zhan, Huang Pengfei hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Xiao, what happened? Why did you get into a conflict with my advisor?"

Huang Pengfei had no idea what was going on. He was out socializing. Yan Wenlong was supposed to be with him, but he had asked for leave because he wasn't feeling well.

Just ten minutes earlier, Huang Pengfei received a call from the building's security manager reporting that a large number of police officers had arrived looking for his advisor.

Huang Pengfei, confused, immediately tried to call Yan Wenlong, but couldn't get through. He then called the leader of the local police station to ask what was going on, but the police station chief said he didn't know about any action from above and that they hadn't sent anyone to look for Yan Wenlong.

Huang Pengfei then realized something was wrong, so he quickly contacted the company's legal department manager and rushed to Pengrun Building.

Xiao Zhan's lips curled into a mocking smile as he said, "President Huang, you're in big trouble this time. Failing to report something is considered accompliceship. You'll be spending the rest of your life in jail."

Upon hearing this, Huang Pengfei's expression changed drastically. He looked completely bewildered and said, "President Xiao, some jokes are not to be taken lightly. What do you mean I'll spend the rest of my life in jail? I'm utterly confused. Even if I'm executed, at least let me die knowing why."

Seeing this, the legal manager felt it was time to make a good impression on his boss. He stepped forward, his face darkening, and said, "Mr. Xiao, what you just said was threatening and defamatory. Our company reserves the right to pursue your legal responsibilities further."

Xiao Zhan shrugged and said, "Whatever, I'm ready anytime."

Xia Keke rolled her eyes, pulled out her ID and flashed it, then said in a deep voice, "National Security Bureau investigation, Huang Pengfei, you are suspected of collaborating with Yan Wenlong to steal state secrets."

"Guards, take these people back for interrogation."

"yes!"

Several state security personnel responded in unison, surrounding Huang Pengfei and his group with menacing intent, each holding a pistol and pointing it at them...

The air froze instantly.

The National Security Bureau is a very mysterious unit to ordinary people; they know that everyone inside is incredibly powerful and cannot be protected.

Moreover, the State Security Bureau has a lot of power. I've heard that if you're involved in something that involves national security, they have the power to arrest you, regardless of your rank or position. They also have the special power to act first and report later.

Although Huang Pengfei is a famous entrepreneur, a well-known tycoon in Beijing, and a representative of various business associations, some of which he even serves as president, these are all non-governmental organizations with no political power or status.

Huang Pengfei's expression changed drastically, and he quickly shouted to Xia Keke, "Please wait a moment, Assistant Xia! You said Yan Wenlong is suspected of stealing state secrets? I don't understand!"

"Besides, aren't you Mr. Xiao's assistant?"

"How did you end up working for the National Security Bureau?"

Xia Keke's pretty face darkened as she said, "Do I need to explain to you? Huang Pengfei, you either cooperate with our work or come back with us to accept the investigation."

In fact, Xia Keke and Xiao Zhan knew that Huang Pengfei was unaware that Yan Wenlong had affairs with the CIA and Shirley.

The legal department manager was just proven wrong. As a top student who graduated with a law degree, he certainly understands what kind of crime it is to be suspected of stealing state secrets.

The principle is to choose the lesser of two evils.

He whispered to Huang Pengfei, "Mr. Huang, we should cooperate with their operation, otherwise the consequences will be severe."

Huang Pengfei nodded. He was now filled with regret. He shouldn't have come back to wade into this mess. In his heart, he cursed all the women in Yan Wenlong's family countless times.

"President Xiao, Comrade Xia, I am willing to cooperate with your work."

Huang Pengfei said this very pragmatically.

He was a nouveau riche with little education. He made his first fortune by taking advantage of favorable policies in the early days and became an entrepreneur. But having money and status couldn't change the fact that he lacked education.

He said with a hint of grievance, "Actually, I really don't know what illegal things Yan Wenlong has done?"

Xia Keke said in a deep voice, "If you really committed crimes with Yan Wenlong, would I still let you stand here and talk like this?"

"brush!"

Huang Pengfei broke out in a cold sweat...

He knew Yan Wenlong was in big trouble.

I need to cut all ties with him as soon as possible.

Otherwise, you might end up in big trouble.

Xia Keke and Xiao Zhan exchanged a glance, their cooperation was seamless.

Xiao Zhan said, "President Huang, let's talk in your office!"

Huang Pengfei quickly nodded and said, "Okay, this way please."

at the same time,

Yan Wenlong led Shirley through the foul-smelling sewage for a while.

Shirley had already vomited everything up and couldn't vomit anymore, so she could only cover her nose with her hand.

The two eventually arrived at the bottom of a manhole.

Yan Wenlong climbed down the small iron ladder through the manhole to the bottom of the manhole cover.

There's cell phone signal here.

Yan Wenlong made a phone call and said, "Black Bear, drive to the gas station opposite the Bawangfen long-distance bus station on the East Fourth Ring Road and wait for me."

Yan Wenlong hung up the phone and said to Shirley, "Someone will meet you when you leave here in a little while."

Shirley asked worriedly, "Is this person reliable?"