The phone was hung up.
Jiang Chen shook his head with a smile, took off the Bluetooth headset, and stuffed it back into his pocket.
"Griss, is it? Looks like the problem is quite serious, "Jiang Chen murmured to himself with his hands on the steering wheel.
From Russia's perspective, they hoped the Dragon II could be successfully completed and deployed in the South Sea ahead of schedule. The growth of Hua's coastal defense would undoubtedly obstruct the UA's strategy of returning to the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, Russia's pressure in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean would also be reduced.
Leaking the CIB's intelligence to Jiang Chen, on the one hand, was a gesture of goodwill like Natasha said, and on the other hand, they hoped Jiang Chen could be prepared.
But he didn't know if the General Staff Department behind Dagger received the information.
[Should I send Ayesha to protect Xia Shiyu?]
Jiang Chen drove back to the workers' community and parked the car. Just as he was about to go upstairs, Dagger walked over.
"How's the result of the blind date?" Dagger grinned.
"Sort of." Jiang Chen glanced at the empty seat in the Santana and asked nonchalantly, "Where's Miao Jun who drove you?"
"He went to protect your little girlfriend." Dagger sighed. "Can't you be a little more peaceful this month?"
Before the General Staff Department sent more people, he could only send his deputy to support him. Although Miao Jun was a bit impulsive, he was quite capable. If it was just for a while, there shouldn't be any problems.
Speaking of which, it was still a question if someone would target Jiang Chen. At least Dagger didn't receive any notification from his superior that an external force was targeting Jiang Chen. All the security work was just a preventive measure.
Looking at the helpless Dagger, Jiang Chen laughed and patted the veteran's shoulder.
"I can only say I'll try my best. In short, I'm counting on you. "
[Just based on the hundreds of millions in taxes I pay every month, it's not too much to ask you to do some work.]
"It's my job after all." Dagger took out his phone and was about to call Miao Jun to ask about the situation.
However, just as he was about to dial the number, his phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the name of the caller, Dagger first paused, then his expression turned serious as he immediately put the phone to his ear.
In the next second, his expression changed drastically.
…
Sitting in the milk tea shop downstairs, Miao Jun ordered a cup of mocha coffee, crossed his legs, narrowed his eyes, and looked at everyone entering and exiting the community.
Dagger already went back with Jiang Chen, but he stayed here.
"Damn it, rich people are really different. When other people hit on girls, I have to keep watch for them. "Miao Jun complained in his mind.
However, even though he complained, he still did what he was supposed to do. To be able to enter the General Staff Department, it was impossible for one not to have some skills.
It was almost dusk. He raised his hand and looked at his watch. In about an hour, the person who would replace him should be here.
Right at this moment, his pupils constricted, and his gaze locked onto a man in a down jacket.
Although on the surface, that person's behavior was very normal, just an ordinary passerby that couldn't be any more ordinary. But Miao Jun could see something unusual in his every move.
Whether it was the way he took out the cigarette or the angle at which he looked at the phone, he cleverly avoided the cameras in the community capturing his face. If it was only once or twice, it might be a coincidence, but if it was a coincidence every time, then there was only one possibility – the opponent was an anti-reconnaissance expert!
Thinking of this, Miao Jun couldn't help but feel excited as he licked the corner of his mouth.
Although it was not his first mission, it was the first time he fought against a foreign agent. If he caught a spy from a foreign force, it would undoubtedly be a great achievement!
Of course, this was only a guess. Before collecting conclusive evidence, arresting someone would not only cause unnecessary trouble, but it would also alert the enemy.
Putting his hand into his pocket, Miao Jun walked to the man in the down jacket.
His hand in his pocket already grasped the grip of the Type-92 pistol as his finger gently pushed the safety.
The person didn't seem to notice that Miao Jun already had his eyes on him as he walked to the washroom in the community.
"What an amateur." With a mocking smile, Miao Jun followed up without batting an eyelid.
But just as he stepped into the men's washroom, the expression on his face suddenly froze.
No one?
All of the pit doors were open, and the urinals were empty.
Did that guy go into the women's washroom on the right?
Miao Jun's expression became strange as he prepared to turn around.
But just then, a relaxed tone came from behind him.
"Hello, what's the matter?"
He didn't know when, but the man he just followed was already standing behind him!
The hairs on his body stood up as a creepy feeling filled his body.
Thinking this was bad, Miao Jun suddenly pulled out his gun and turned around.
The man took a step forward and closed the distance between them. He raised his hand and easily blocked Miao Jun's wrist with his finger stuck behind the trigger.
Miao Jun's heart skipped a beat. The opponent's smooth movement was obviously an experienced hand.
Since he already confirmed the opponent's identity, there was no need to hold back. The movement of his hand didn't stop as his other hand reached for the man's neck and used a killer move.
But the man only curled his lips in disdain as if he saw through Miao Jun's plan and once again blocked the attack with his hand.
"Rookie" (Rookie)
He only heard these mocking words, and then a knee hit his chest like a heavy hammer.
The air in his chest seemed to have been forcibly squeezed out.
Because of the difficulty in breathing, Miao Jun's eyes widened as if they were about to pop out.
Because of the lack of oxygen, his tightened muscles suddenly loosened and the gun in his hand was immediately snatched away.
Then, his forehead made intimate contact with the butt of the gun.
His consciousness slipped into unconsciousness as Miao Jun fell to the ground.
The man didn't stop at all as he pressed the communication device on his collar.
"Taken care of."
"Roger."
Catherine turned off the headset and put on a baseball cap. She picked up Xia Shiyu, who was lying on the ground, and began to leave.
A van drove to the apartment building and quickly drove out of the community.
The entire operation from start to finish was only a short five minutes.
…
Xia Shiyu was kidnapped.
When he heard the news, he felt his head buzzing as anger instantly spread throughout his body.
Although he considered the possibility of the kidnappers targeting Xia Shiyu, he didn't think they would make a move right after his date ended.
The speed was so fast that he didn't even have time to send Ayesha to protect her.
"Calm down first. Our people are already investigating. The Hucheng Public Security Bureau will cooperate with us and have already set up surveillance on all roads in and out of Hucheng. The kidnappers must still be in the city. "Dagger tried to calm Jiang Chen's emotions as he was also anxious.
Since Miao Jun lost contact, he must be in danger. However, they didn't even know which force was behind this.
Kidnapping Xia Shiyu must be to threaten Jiang Chen. The only thing Dagger could do now was to do everything possible to calm Jiang Chen's emotions to prevent him from doing anything impulsive.
"Your people? How long do we have to wait? "Jiang Chen took a deep breath as his voice trembled with anger.
"Within three days, I will give you an answer," Dagger said in an undertone.
"Three days? Hehe. "Jiang Chen laughed out of anger.
Dagger was just about to say something when his phone rang again.
He put the phone to his ear and listened to the voice on the other end. Dagger's expression gradually turned into helplessness as he handed the phone to Jiang Chen.
"Hello, Mr. Jiang Chen."
"Who are you?"
"Liu Guangqi, Dagger's superior. You can call me Major General Liu," Major General Liu said in an undertone.
"My girlfriend was kidnapped," Jiang Chen said emotionlessly.
"We've received the news. Please be patient and wait for the development of the situation. We will definitely give you an explanation. Before that, I hope Mr. Jiang can focus on the bigger picture and reduce unnecessary travel. "
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing. Just considering that the hostile forces may use Ms. Xia as a bargaining chip to force you to make a regrettable choice. "
"You mean to put me under house arrest?" Jiang Chen said in a mocking tone.
"For Mr. Jiang's safety. Also, if they can't contact you, then they can't threaten you."
"What if they contact you?" Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes.
"Using Ms. Xia as a bargaining chip is not enough to force us to compromise on national interests. Mr. Jiang, please believe in the ability of the General Staff Department. We will give you a satisfactory answer within three days, "Major General Liu said emotionlessly.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen calmed down, and his heart also cooled down.
The meaning behind Liu Guangqi's words was very clear.
The General Staff Department would never compromise with the hostile forces because of the life and death of a citizen. The people who kidnapped Xia Shiyu couldn't contact Jiang Chen and could only contact the General Staff Department. The hostage in their hands would lose its value.
While maintaining the status quo, the General Staff Department would immediately launch an investigation into the incident and search for the hostile forces' agents who planned and executed the kidnapping.
Even if the kidnappers killed the hostage, it wouldn't do them any good.
In the face of national interests, all personal sacrifices were worth it.
"So, you gave up on Xia Shiyu?" Jiang Chen said softly.
"We never give up on anyone."
"What law is restricting the personal freedom of the victim?"
"Not the law, this is an order," Liu Guangqi said in an unquestionable tone.
Jiang Chen paused for a moment before he laughed.
"Sorry, I'm not your subordinate. Your order is invalid."
Jiang Chen hung up the phone.
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