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The rain came unexpectedly at night, mercilessly knocking down the vibrant petals. Luzi stood by the window with his hands in his pockets, watching the ripples in the courtyard as if they were striking at his heart.
According to reports from previous reconnaissance teams, there had been almost no progress. The last hope rested with Wang Jian; what if he was also stalled? Should they trick Feng Ting into leaving the city and then kidnap him to force him to hand over someone? If it came to that, everything would be exposed!
Years ago, pursuing Fan Changxiang's whereabouts regarding Wei Qi had been extremely difficult, causing a delay of over a year. This person was someone no country dared to shelter, and even so, it was challenging. Feng Zhiyuan was not a celebrity; as long as he escaped Shangdang County and found a place to hide, it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Sigh! With a sigh, mixed with rainwater, blown into the room by the wind.
"General! What is it that makes you sigh again!?"
Seeing Luzi, Wang Jian was naturally all smiles. Although they had been apart for only a few days, it felt like several years had passed. He had been unable to leave due to official duties at Huayang Jun's Feng Ting residence, so he arranged their meeting for this moment.
Luzi smiled and nodded as Wang Jian placed his raincoat at the door. He then said, "You've really worked hard lately; let's talk!"
At this moment, there was no one else in the room, so formalities were naturally set aside. This was also Luzi's principle; there was no need for pretense. The so-called official demeanor only mattered when others recognized you. Outside of that identity, you were nothing; it only proved that you were failing miserably.
Wang Jian waited until Luzi sat down before taking his seat and began to seriously organize his recent thoughts. He had just rushed through the rain and had nothing else on his mind. Now that he had arrived on time, it was time to get down to business.
Luzi was naturally unhurried, quietly sipping tea while waiting patiently. What he most hoped for was a shocking piece of news but held back from asking outright. The teams sent out for reconnaissance operated independently and had not interacted with each other. Although information sharing was not feasible, they could ensure infiltration from various channels.
The benefits of this approach were evident; even if the other side discovered one of their leads, it wouldn't harm the core operation. Progressing simultaneously often yielded better results with less effort. Since Wang Jian had infiltrated alone, it was inevitable that he would seek assistance through one of those leads. A single tree cannot form a forest; how could one develop operations in unfamiliar territory?
Since Wang Jian inadvertently entered Feng Residence, he had become an invisible main line of communication. Upon receiving this news, Luzi ordered Chang Yu to change the original mission and focus entirely on protecting this main line.
Now it can be said that Wang Jian has begun to attract the attention of unseen opponents!
Their subsequent action was to verify Wang Jian's identity in order to categorize this suddenly appearing expert. Fortunately, Luzi had already anticipated this; Wang Jian's birthplace and the neighboring village were all arranged perfectly. As long as the other party was not a local resident, there was no need to worry about visiting under the pretense of family reunion. The local surrogate mother, already arranged at home, would come out to meet them immediately. Whether inquiring about ancestors who had settled in this village for generations or distant relatives with unknown surnames, they could ask whatever they wanted!
Does it sound a bit complicated? Actually, this is relatively simple!
The obvious tasks are the easiest to handle because they are straightforward. The most complex part is the covert support work; even a slight oversight could be fatal. This shows that this line of work is not something just anyone can do.
It may seem like a lively contest of fists and wits, drawing many admirers. What they do not realize is that behind every seemingly glamorous hero, the real hard work is done by those anonymous teams of unsung heroes.
As for Wang Jian at this moment, he was naturally unaware of the behind-the-scenes efforts Luzi was making for him; he only needed to know what he was doing. All efforts were aimed at one goal: to find Feng Zhiyuan! Only by completing this mission could he repay those greatest groups who sought nothing in return.
A hero! We only need one!
Wang Jian took a sip of tea and said, "These days, I have been following Feng Ting closely. Fortunately, this person has not suspected me, so I have been protecting him closely while coming and going. During this time, I have not discovered any trace of Feng Zhiyuan; it is almost as if he has vanished from the world. I have searched his home thoroughly and arranged for Chang Yu's subordinates in the kitchen."
Upon hearing this, Luzi nodded. It was entirely necessary to arrange personnel in the kitchen; the benefit of doing so was meal preparation. By observing how many people dined each day, they could infer how many people were present in the residence and then filter accordingly to confirm whether an extra person might appear in the Mess Hall. As long as there were living beings, they needed to eat. If Feng Zhiyuan were hiding in Feng Residence, he would also need to eat.
"Did the brothers in the kitchen notice anything?"
Wang Jian shook his head. "I am quite familiar with everyone in Feng Residence; I can call them all by name, so I estimate it's about the same. The daily number of meals has hardly changed unless guests arrive. The household eats on time without much variation. During intervals between meals, the kitchen stove does not get lit."
As the commander of this operation, Luzi would not put any pressure on anyone. No matter how great the pressure from above was, as a Brother, he had to bear it all. Even if his shoulders felt heavy, he had to stand tall; only then could he meet the standards required for leadership. Seeing Wang Jian furrow his brow at this moment, he smiled and said, "I came to Changzi County City today not to supervise but to assist you in completing this mission. If there are any difficult matters that need handling, let me take care of them; you just need to focus on your own tasks."
Wang Jian nodded heavily, fully aware of the power of those words and the immense pressure that Luzi bore alone. Some said that if he hadn't gone to the Wilderness, the position of Brother would have been his. How ridiculous! No matter how capable he was, how could he achieve what Luzi did with such ease? It seemed that heaven intended for him to establish an everlasting legacy for Great Qin, sending these divine beings to assist him! Prime Minister Jiang! Truly a figure of Divine Proclamation!
With the reestablishment of his faith, the pressure on Wang Jian's heart was swept away. The original sense of helplessness vanished, and a light suddenly flashed in his mind. Everything he could think of had already been confirmed; what else could he possibly overlook? As the one closest to Feng Ting, he should be the key to breaking the problem!
"I have been feeling strange lately, but I just can't grasp the crux of the issue."
Upon hearing this answer, Luzi felt a sense of relief wash over him. Wang Jian! I truly did not misjudge you! Taking a deep breath, he smiled and said, "This is simple! Think carefully about when this feeling first appeared."
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