Chapter 240
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Chapter 240: Citywide Lockdown
Hearing this, Lin Qiye nodded without any hesitation.
“No problem.”
Wen Qimo spoke up with some confusion, “The team from the capital invited us to observe and learn? Why? We aren’t familiar with the team from the capital, and we’ve never had any interaction…”
The higher-ups of the Night Watch had been preparing for this observation and learning event for a long time, specifically targeting the Night Watch in second-tier cities. The goal was to enhance the professional skills of the Night Watch in these cities. However, they had been hesitating about which team should be the first to observe. Coincidentally, I know someone in the capital, so they chose our Team 136.
Chen Muye explained seriously to everyone.
However, Lin Qiye had only joined our team a few days ago, so he wasn’t included in the registration earlier. Therefore, the list of participants for this observation only included Wu Xiangnan, Hong Ying, Wen Qimo, Leng Xuan, and Si Xiaonan.
After hearing the explanation, everyone showed expressions of realization.
Only Wu Xiangnan continued to frown, lost in thought.
“How long will the observation last?” Hong Ying asked curiously.
“At least three days, at most a week,” Chen Muye replied with a smile. “All expenses incurred during this observation will be reimbursed by the higher-ups. This is an official notice from them; you can take a look.”
Chen Muye handed out a document for everyone to read. The document clearly outlined the observation process and the list of participants, with official seals from the Night Watch and the capital’s team in the bottom right corner.
When Wu Xiangnan saw the document, his doubts were completely dispelled. He turned to Chen Muye and asked, “Will it be a bit tough for you and Qiye to stay behind in Cangnan? Should I stay too?”
Chen Muye shook his head. “The observation team must be led by the vice-captain; that’s an order from the higher-ups. You have to go.”
Wu Xiangnan hesitated for a moment and could only nod helplessly.
Chen Muye glanced at the time, stood up, and said, “Alright, you’ve all eaten enough. Let’s head back. Hurry up and pack your things; we leave at seven tomorrow morning.”
…
Early the next morning, Lin Qiye and Chen Muye sent the five of them to the airport.
Hong Ying dragged two large suitcases, wearing sunglasses, and cheerfully waved to the two outside before pushing Wen Qimo and the others into security.
Lin Qiye watched them leave, and Chen Muye turned to pat his shoulder. “Let’s go back.”
Lin Qiye nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up, “Captain, why did you deceive them into going to the capital?”
Chen Muye’s body stiffened, and he turned his head awkwardly. “What are you talking about?”
“Captain, have you forgotten about my forbidden domain?” Lin Qiye said with a wry smile. “This morning, when you were secretly forging documents in the office, it happened to be within my perception range…”
Chen Muye: …
“Although the documents are fake, their observation and learning are real,” Chen Muye said helplessly. “I know someone in the capital team; he will take them around for a few days, and once everything is over, they will come back.”
“Everything will be over?” Lin Qiye keenly caught the key point.
Chen Muye remained silent for a long time, looking into Lin Qiye’s eyes, and said seriously, “Qiye, some things might happen in Cangnan in the next few days… just a possibility, although it’s a very small one… but if it does happen, it will be a disaster, so…”
“So you don’t want them to get involved in danger?”
“Exactly.” Chen Muye nodded. “Are you wondering why, if there’s danger, I still want you to stay behind?”
Before Lin Qiye could respond, Chen Muye continued, “Actually, if possible, I would also like you to leave with them, but for certain reasons, you cannot leave Cangnan… this is an order from the higher-ups.”
Lin Qiye was taken aback, and his confusion deepened.
“Why can’t I leave Cangnan?”
“But don’t worry, your safety will also be guaranteed while you stay in Cangnan,” Chen Muye added.
Although Lin Qiye was filled with questions, he knew that even if he asked, he wouldn’t get any answers, so he could only follow Chen Muye out of the airport terminal.
Looking down at the calm and ordinary small city before him, Lin Qiye felt a sense of unease for some reason.
…
300 kilometers away from Cangnan City.
A pitch-black military transport plane flew across the sky, the low rumble of the engine echoing as it headed straight for Cangnan City.
Inside the cabin, eight figures cloaked in golden capes sat on either side. One refined man held a document in his hand and slowly closed it.
“…This is the detailed case information regarding the mysterious ‘Bell Crande’ from abroad. Does anyone have any questions?”
“I do!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a voluptuous blonde woman raised her hand and waved in the air, looking eager to participate.
The refined man’s gaze completely ignored her, landing on the others instead. He repeated, “So, does anyone have any questions?”
“Kong Mama!” The woman shot him a fierce glare. “You dare to ignore the captain’s question? Do you believe I’ll beat you up?”
Kong Shang sighed helplessly. “So, Captain, do you have any questions?”
“When we go to eliminate that ‘Bailor,’ can we bring Lin Qiye to our ‘Phoenix’ team?” the blonde woman asked excitedly.
Kong Shang: …
“Captain, he’s already a member of Team 136; it’s impossible for him to join us.” Kong Shang patiently explained.
The blonde woman sighed in disappointment.
Suddenly, the military transport plane began to tilt, changing direction and flying back along the path it came from.
The members of the ‘Phoenix’ team were taken aback, looking out the window. After confirming that the plane was turning back, they frowned slightly.
“What’s going on?” The blonde woman unbuckled her seatbelt, stood up, and frowned. “Aren’t we going to Cangnan to eliminate the mysterious threat? Why are we turning back?”
At that moment, a man in military uniform walked from the cockpit, saluted the group, and said in a deep voice, “I’m sorry, we’ve just received news from the higher-ups. From now on, Cangnan City is to be cut off from all external contact. Airplanes, trains, buses, private cars… all means of transportation from outside are prohibited from entering Cangnan.”
The team members exchanged glances, filled with confusion. Kong Shang also stood up from his seat and said seriously, “We are a special team.”
“The instructions specifically mentioned…,” the man replied calmly, “special teams are no exception.”
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