Li Jie quickly picked up his communication device and contacted Lao Ma: "Lao Ma, we're preparing to evacuate. Where are you now? We need your help."

"Understood, I'll be right there," came Old Ma's voice.

A moment later, the jeep arrived and stopped at their designated rendezvous point. Li Jie and Wang Gang quickly got in, and Lao Ma drove away from the dangerous area.

"What did you just see?" Zhang Hao asked with concern.

“Their plan is complex, but it seems to be a large-scale operation,” Li Jie said, frowning. “We must report this intelligence to Su Ting as soon as possible to see if we can find more details.”

Inside the car, Su Ting's voice rang out again: "Are you all safe? Any new intelligence?"

Li Jie replied, "We are safe now. We have confirmed that Zhao Ming does indeed have a new major move, but we don't know the specifics yet. We need your further analysis."

“Okay, we’ll expedite the process. You all go back to base and rest, and await further instructions,” Su Ting said.

The car sped through the night. Li Jie gazed out the window at the darkness, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness. Would they be able to uncover Zhao Ming's true colors this time?

After a moment of silence, Wang Gang suddenly broke it: "Brother Li, do you think we can catch Zhao Ming?"

After a moment's hesitation, Li Jie replied with a determined look, "We definitely will. No matter what, we can't give up. We still have a lot to do."

The night outside the car was still dark, but a flame ignited in their hearts. Hope was just around the corner, and they firmly believed that everything would get better.

Chapter 359 Planning the Operation

The car pulled into the base, and everyone got out. Li Jie took a deep breath and walked towards the command center. Su Ting was already waiting for their return, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they had arrived safely.

"So? What new discoveries have you made?" Su Ting asked immediately.

Li Jie briefly reported what they had seen and heard at the abandoned factory: "Zhao Ming is clearly planning something big, but we still can't determine the specifics. Judging from their conversation, this plan is of paramount importance to them."

Su Ting nodded and pondered for a moment, then picked up the phone and began contacting other departments, hoping to obtain more intelligence. At that moment, a member of the technical department hurried over, holding a document in his hand.

"Captain Su, we just intercepted an encrypted communication, and after decoding it, we found some clues." The technician handed the file to Su Ting.

Su Ting took the document, quickly scanned it, and frowned: "This is an action plan, scheduled for late at night two days from now. The target is a large warehouse."

Li Jie took the document and read it carefully: "This warehouse is located near the city center, in a secluded location and heavily guarded. What is Zhao Ming planning to do? Is it smuggling?"

Su Ting shook his head and said, "It's not just smuggling. According to our informants, this warehouse stores a large amount of weapons and dangerous chemicals. If Zhao Ming succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Li Jie's expression grew even more serious: "We must prepare in advance. Notify all team members that we will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the specific plan. In addition, we need to request support from relevant departments, especially the special forces."

“Okay, I’ll arrange it right away.” Su Ting nodded and turned to the technicians. “You continue to monitor their communications and try to get more information.”

The next morning, all the agents gathered in the conference room. Li Jie stood in front of the projection screen and explained the operation plan in detail: "Our primary task is to infiltrate the warehouse in advance to conduct reconnaissance without arousing suspicion, and to confirm their deployment and the number of personnel."

Old Ma raised his hand and signaled: "Captain, we can use the cover of the night patrol to infiltrate in batches. I suggest using micro drones for preliminary reconnaissance."

Zhang Hao added, "Yes, we can first use drones to draw a map of the entire warehouse and find the enemy's deployment points."

Wang Gang also offered his opinion: "To avoid being discovered, we need to carry some high-tech equipment, such as infrared imagers and silencers. In addition, it would be best to carry several sets of spare communication equipment."

Li Jie nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, everyone has offered valuable suggestions. Next, prepare the necessary equipment according to your assigned tasks. Tonight's operation must be carried out flawlessly."

That evening, as night fell, the special agent team sprang into action according to plan. Li Jie led a group of officers, quietly approaching the warehouse's perimeter. They first released several miniature drones, which quickly mapped the entire warehouse and marked all suspicious locations.

"Reporting, Captain, the drone has completed its initial reconnaissance and has not detected any enemies," Zhang Hao said in a low voice.

Li Jie observed the surroundings through his night-vision goggles: "Stay vigilant and proceed according to the original plan."

The agents quickly spread out around the warehouse. Lao Ma was responsible for monitoring the external patrols and providing updates. Wang Gang and several teammates infiltrated the warehouse to carefully examine every detail.

“The defenses here are indeed tight,” Wang Gang said in a low voice. “There are cameras and sensors in every corner.”

Li Jie responded, "We need to be careful and avoid triggering any alarms. We need to find the exact location where they store their weapons and chemicals."

Suddenly, Lao Ma's voice came over the radio: "Brother Li, there are patrol cars approaching outside, we may need to retreat."

"Received, all personnel evacuate!" Li Jie gave the order, and the agents quickly concealed themselves and left along the pre-planned route.

Back at base, Su Ting was already waiting in the command center. "Did you succeed? Any new intelligence?" he asked anxiously.

Chapter 360 High-Tech Equipment

Li Jie shook his head and said, "This time we only conducted a preliminary reconnaissance. The warehouse is indeed heavily defended. However, we now have a more detailed topographical map and some information about the enemy's deployment."

Su Ting took the tablet computer from Li Jie and carefully examined the markings on the map, his brow furrowed. "You've done a good job, but time is of the essence. We must thoroughly understand their plans before Zhao Ming takes action."

He turned to the technical staff and said, "Continue to monitor their communications and try to gather more clues. At the same time, transmit this data to other departments and coordinate resources."

Li Jie nodded: "Yes, we must strengthen our preparations. Lao Ma, Zhang Hao, Wang Gang, you guys go and double-check the equipment status, especially the high-tech equipment, make sure they are all working properly."

"Understood!" the three answered in unison.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and a young agent rushed in, panting as he reported.

"Captain Su, the technical department has made another discovery! In their latest communications, they mentioned a key figure known as 'Ghost.' This person appears to have played a crucial role in the entire operation."

Su Ting's eyes lit up: "'Ghost'? Do you have any specific information?"

The young agent shook his head: "It's not clear yet. All we know is that he's directing operations from the shadows and has some important information."

Su Ting pondered for a moment, then looked up at Li Jie.

“It seems this ‘ghost’ is our main focus. Li Jie, you guys infiltrate again tonight and investigate this person thoroughly. If we can catch him or at least figure out his identity, it will be a huge breakthrough for us.”

Li Jie nodded seriously: "Okay, I will revise the action plan. We will be more cautious tonight."

At 10 PM, the warehouse was quiet under the cover of night. Li Jie led an elite team to infiltrate again, this time more cautiously, trying to make as little noise as possible with each step. The miniature drone took off again, silently conducting preliminary reconnaissance.

"The drone is in position, and no patrol personnel have been spotted so far," Zhang Hao reported in a low voice.

Li Jie issued instructions via radio: "Maintain vigilance. Everyone split up. Lao Ma will be in charge of external security. The rest of you follow me into the warehouse."

Old Ma quickly found a secluded spot to hide, keeping his eyes constantly alert to his surroundings and not missing a single sound.

Upon entering the warehouse, Li Jie and his team quickly dispersed to conduct an investigation. Wang Gang carefully checked every piece of surveillance equipment to ensure no alarms were triggered. Suddenly, his gaze fell upon a cleverly hidden small room.

"Brother Li, there's a secluded room here. It looks like an office, and there's an electronic lock on the door," Wang Gang said softly.

Li Jie immediately rushed to Wang Gang's side and carefully examined the area: "It should be the 'Ghost's' command post. Old Ma, what's the situation outside?"

"Everything is normal, there's no movement for now," Old Ma quickly replied.

“Okay, let’s see if we can crack this door.” Li Jie said, taking out a small decoder from his bag and starting to operate it. A moment later, the door clicked open softly.

The room was dimly lit, with only a small desk lamp casting a faint glow. Several maps hung on the wall, with locations marked in red. A laptop sat on the table, its screen still active.

"This computer might contain the information we need." Li Jie carefully sat down in the chair, his fingers lightly tapping the keyboard as he opened an encrypted file. A detailed operation plan appeared on the screen, along with a name—Lin Feng.

Chapter 361 Location and Movement

Li Jie carefully browsed the files on the computer and found a detailed action plan and the name of a key figure—Lin Feng. His brow furrowed, and he quickly sent the information to Su Ting.

"Captain Su, we found an operation plan that mentions a man named Lin Feng. This person seems to be 'Ghost's' real name."

Su Ting's voice came through the radio: "Very good, Lin Feng, continue to find out his exact location and movements. At the same time, be careful and don't expose yourself."

Li Jie nodded and said, "Understood. We will continue to search for other possible clues."

At that moment, Zhang Hao's voice came through: "Brother Li, I've found a hidden camera. The surveillance here is very tight; we need to be extra careful."

Li Jie responded, "Okay, stay alert, we'll finish our mission and leave as soon as possible."

Suddenly, there were light footsteps outside the door. Old Ma whispered nervously, "Someone's coming! Get out of here!"

Li Jie quickly packed up the decoder and other tools, signaling everyone to evacuate immediately. The group cautiously retreated along the route they had come from, passing through the dark warehouse, and finally returned outside. Under the cover of night, they disappeared into the shadows of the warehouse.

Meanwhile, the technical department was also working diligently. Su Ting stood aside, closely observing the technicians' operations.

"Have you found any more information about Lin Feng?" Su Ting asked.

The technician replied, "Based on the communications we intercepted, Lin Feng appears to be a high-ranking commander. He is in charge of the planning and command of the entire operation, but his specific identity remains unknown."

Su Ting nodded: "Continue to monitor, especially Lin Feng's communications, and try to find as many clues as possible."

Just then, a computer in the technical department suddenly sounded an alarm, indicating that an encrypted signal had been intercepted. The technicians quickly took action, attempting to decipher the message.

Su Ting walked over, looked at the scrolling data on the screen, and frowned slightly. "This encrypted signal is very important. Can you decipher it?"

“We’re trying, but the signal is very complex,” the technician replied.

A few minutes later, after some effort, a short message appeared on the screen: "The plan is ahead of schedule, the target time is set for 8 p.m. tomorrow."

Su Ting's eyes sharpened instantly: "They're going to act ahead of schedule? Notify everyone to prepare immediately! We must figure out all their plans by tomorrow night."

The technician nodded and immediately relayed the emergency via radio. A tense atmosphere filled the room.

Li Jie's squad had just returned to base and were organizing the intelligence they had gathered. Su Ting stepped forward to greet them: "You've worked hard. We just received news that the enemy's plans have changed, and the operation will be moved up to 8 PM tomorrow."

Li Jie looked up in surprise: "So fast? We must speed things up; we can't afford any more mistakes."

Su Ting said seriously, "Yes, our time is very limited. I need you to conduct another thorough reconnaissance tonight to ensure that no detail is overlooked."

Li Jie nodded firmly: "We will do our best. This time we must get all the intelligence to ensure the operation goes perfectly."

Night fell again, and Li Jie and his team were fully prepared, each with an unusually serious expression. They were well aware of the importance of this mission and acted with even greater caution.

Upon arriving near the warehouse, Zhang Hao quietly reported, "The drone is ready and can take off at any time. There are no abnormalities in the surrounding area for the time being."

Li Jie gave the order: "Continue the reconnaissance; we can't afford to let our guard down. Wang Gang, you and Zhang Hao set up perimeter security, while Lao Ma will be in charge of the internal investigation. I and a few other team members will go deep into the warehouse to try and find more clues."

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