Noon.
State Security Compound.
The windows were open, and it was hot in Xu Yan's office. It was because of the sun and Zhang Longjuan's call.
"What's wrong with Sister Zhang?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Xu Yan dialed her phone again and put it down. "Her phone is switched off."
Dong Xuebing asked anxiously. "Sister Xu, what happened?"
If it weren't for Zhang Longjuan, Dong Xuebing would not be able to save Professor Zhong. That's why he is very grateful to Zhang Longjuan and cares about her.
Xu Yan replied. "She is in Port X now."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Port X? Why is she there? "
Xu Yan quickly replied. "From what she said, she seems to be going to the State Security for a mission."
Dong Xuebing asked. "Sister Zhang is only providing funds. She is not really from the State Security. Why is she … "
Xu Yan pondered and said, "It should be related to Old Zhang's business. I heard that her company had some financial problems recently, and the capital chain was broken. Her business was separated from her family, and it seemed like she had a falling out with her family. So, she can only rely on herself now. I don't know the specific situation, but I heard Old Zhang mention that the capital chain was broken, and it seemed to be very difficult. After a few days, she went to Port X. I think it's not only to work for the State Security, but also to solve the financial problems."
"How is she going to solve her financial problems?"
"Old Zhang did not say."
"If she does not have enough money, I still have a few million with me." Dong Xuebing said. "You also know that I had won the lottery before."
Xu Yan shook her head. "A few million is just a drop in the bucket for her company."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "She needs so much money?"
Xu Yan nodded. "A few million is just a small change."
"Then, I can't help you." Although Dong Xuebing knew Zhang Longjuan is wealthier than him, he did not expect her business to be so big.
More than 100 million?
Or even a few hundred million?
Dong Xuebing does not have so much money!
"I don't need you." Xu Yan sighed. "Old Zhang will also not want your money. She might look like a slut, but she is very strong-willed."
Dong Xuebing suddenly said. "But this is not a problem. No matter what, the business …"
Xu Yan held her phone and knocked on the table, "Old Zhang just said on the phone that she received a threatening letter and found that someone was following her. She is now staying in a hotel in Port X, and the other party sent the threatening letter to her room. Obviously, they know her schedule like the back of their hand. The content of the threatening letter is probably asking her to transfer tens of millions of HKD into an account, otherwise, they can't guarantee that she can leave safely!"
Dong Xuebing frowned. "There is such a thing?"
Xu Yan looked worried. "That's not the mainland. It's more chaotic down there."
Dong Xuebing asked. "Did Sister Zhang offend someone? A business competitor? "
"She is developing in M Nation and basically has no business here. How could she offend someone in X Harbor? Even business competitors wouldn't resort to such methods, right? "
"Then you mean …"
"… Old Zhang likes to gamble."
"Gambling? Is it gambling? "
"Yes, but she usually goes to legal places, such as the casinos in Macau. Old Zhang's family relied on gambling to earn money. Maybe it's because of the family's influence. Old Zhang's gambling skills are very good. I don't know how much money she has won, but it should be a lot." Xu Yan closed her eyes and slowly opened them again. "I've been thinking about it for a long time. If someone wants to bully or threaten her, it's probably this kind of person. Maybe it's someone who lost a lot of money to Old Zhang in the past. Now, he's making a comeback and even joined the underworld. That's why he dares to find trouble with Old Zhang again. Judging from the way they sent threatening letters, this group of people may not have too many scruples when doing things. They should have some background in Port X. This is also what I'm most worried about. Old Zhang's power is in Country M. She's not familiar with the people and the place in Port X.
"What if we call the police?"
"If those people have deep connections in the local area, calling the police will not be effective."
"Don't you still have the State Security? Is Sister Zhang working for them? They have to ensure Big Sister Zhang's safety. "
"I hope so."
"Why do you say 'hope'?"
"Old Zhang's mission seems to be directly assigned by the State Security. From what she said, not many people know about this matter. It seems that there are too many people involved, and the fewer people who know about it, the better. Other than a few people and some leaders of the State Security, the local and overseas people may not know about it. If this is the case, even if Old Zhang reports this matter, there will not be many people responsible for protecting her."
"Are you sure?"
"I have known Old Zhang for decades. Some things don't need her to say. I can tell from her tone that it should be a very secretive mission."
"Then isn't Sister Zhang in danger?"
"That's why I asked her to come back immediately, but she actually hung up and turned off her phone. Her temper is similar to yours. Once she has decided, even ten cows can't pull her back!" Xu Yan said. "The only good thing now is that these people who threatened Old Zhang are not the targets of the State Security's mission. Otherwise, if the target knew that Old Zhang is working for the State Security this time, they would not send threatening letters. Instead, they would use more violent means."
After that, Xu Yan called Zhang Longjuan again.
"Sorry, the number you have dialed is not available …"
Xu Yan put down her phone anxiously and walked over to her PC. She entered the name of a hotel in Hong Kong.
Dong Xuebing also entered the hotel's name.
After Xu Yan checked the hotel's name, she made a few more calls.
Five minutes …
Ten minutes …
Half an hour …
In the end, Xu Yan did not get any answers. She does not even know which room Zhang Longjuan is staying in. The hotel's reception is not willing to reveal the guest's information, and Xu Yan cannot call Zhang Longjuan's room. She had completely lost contact with Zhang Longjuan.
"This Old Zhang!" Xu Yan was furious.
Dong Xuebing comforted her. "Don't worry. Sister Zhang should be fine."
Xu Yan sighed. "It's better to be safe than sorry. If anything happens to her, it will be too late." Xu Yan paused for a while and continued. "She still needs to make a few calls. Xiao Bing, I will not be having lunch with you. You can go back first."
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "Ok. Let me know if you have any news about Sister Zhang."
Xu Yan nodded, and Dong Xuebing left the State Security Compound.
… …
One hour passed.
Three hours passed.
At 3 pm, Dong Xuebing was smoking in a teahouse.
Dong Xuebing had been waiting for Xu Yan's call the whole afternoon. But Sister Xu did not call. She should still not have any news from Zhang Longjuan.
Threatening letters …
Threatening letters …
Every time Dong Xuebing thought about this, he will be worried. He is a sensitive person, and when he knew Sister Zhang is in trouble, he could not sit still. After all, Sister Zhang had taken good care of him. She had fetched him from the airport, made him supper, and took good care of him. When the accident happened on the way to the research center, Zhang Longjuan's first reaction was to ask Dong Xuebing to leave first. Just like what Xu Yan had said, although Sister Zhang might look flirtatious, she is a loyal person. Dong Xuebing had a good impression of her during their two days in America, and he does not want anything to happen to her.
After a while, Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette and thought for a while before calling Xu Yan. Ring … ring … ring … the line got through.
"Sister Xu, is there any news?"
"I still have not contacted her. Don't worry about her. She should be fine."
"Ok. Oh, I am going back to Beijing for a checkup."
"Go back. Your fracture is not light, and you need to rest. Oh, you can contact Xiao Tan when you are back. She is a good girl and had been promoted to Chief recently."
"Xiao Tan? Tan Limei? "
"Yes. I thought you are close to them in the past."
"Ok. I will contact her when I am back."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing called Xie Huilan, Qu Yunxuan, Luan Xiaoping, and the rest.
… …
"Huilan, I am going back to Beijing."
"You are going back today? Why? "
"My injury is not feeling well, and I need to go to the hospital for a checkup."
"Why are you in such a hurry? Sister Xie will help you contact them. "
"No need. I still don't know anyone there. I can contact them myself. "
"Alright. Haha … you are really busy. You are leaving after one day? Huh? "
"I just want to heal my injuries first. Let's wait a few days. I'll definitely be back within ten days."
… …
"Mum, I am going back to Beijing for the checkup."
"Checkup? Didn't you go to the hospital? "
"This is to be safe. You can go back and check."
"I will accompany you. I have nothing to do at home."
"You still need to take care of your child. I am fine alone. Furthermore, Huilan's parents and relatives are in Beijing, and we can take care of them."
"Ok. Go ahead. The checkup is more important."
… …
"Aunt Xuan, I'm Xiao Bing."
"I had just returned home. Why are you out again?"
"Yes. I am going back to Beijing for a checkup."
… …
After making a few calls, Dong Xuebing walked out of the teahouse. He saw a taxi parked by the roadside and boarded. "Sorry to trouble you. Long-distance bus stop."
In the taxi.
Dong Xuebing made his last call.
Ring … ring … ring … ring … it's a young woman's voice.
"Huh? Xuebing?"
"Tan, I heard you had been promoted recently?"
"Hehe, what a coincidence, what a coincidence."
"Congratulations. Errr … I need to trouble you with something."
"What's there to say? I will help you as long as it's within my capabilities. "
"I need to go to X Port. Can you help me apply for a travel pass today? I also need a plane ticket. Is it too troublesome? "
"Err … Ok. I will get it done!"
"Thank you. Don't tell anyone, especially Chief Xu."
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