Chapter 284: Plan
“Do I even need to say it? The detention center probably can’t hold them all lately.”
As soon as these words came out, they made several leaders from the security sector burst into laughter.
The reactions of the Provincial Department leaders and the citizens had nothing to do with Group B and the others; they were now flying by helicopter to the next mission location.
“This is the mission we need to complete next. Does anyone have anything to say?”
Geng Jihui marked the route of the target’s movement and the possible encounters with criminals on the map, then placed the processed map in the middle for everyone to view.
Looking at the route map marked with the red line, Chang Ning didn’t say anything.
The predecessors created too many miracles during the Long March, and the conditions they faced back then were far worse than now.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Geng Jihui said, “Since no one has any opinions, let’s proceed according to the plan.”
According to the plan, Group B needs to take a helicopter to a jungle in the Southeast Region, rappel down, and then hike along the planned route to the mission location.
Time passed quickly, and Group B soon arrived at the rappelling location by airplane.
“We’ve arrived at the place. Prepare to rappel.”
The team members who were leaning against the cabin wall catching a quick rest proficiently put on their rappelling equipment and carefully checked it upon Geng Jihui’s reminder.
As always, Chang Ning took the lead. He forcefully opened the cabin door, threw down the rope, and began rappelling against the fierce wind.
Chang Ning, who reached the ground first, needed to clear threats from the ground for his comrades.
He vigilantly observed the surroundings, not missing any movement, and anything slightly off would catch his attention.
After confirming no threats, Chang Ning signaled to his comrades waiting for news on the airplane, indicating that the ground was safe for rappelling.
After the pilot received the message from Group B, he maneuvered the airplane away from the jungle airspace, while the Group B members disappeared into the dense forest.
“When do we contact the Armed Police? We need their intelligence support.” Chang Ning said to Geng Jihui.
According to the operation plan, after reaching the mission area, they need to obtain detailed intelligence on the mission target from the Armed Police side.
Geng Jihui took out the map and compass, calculated their current position, and then responded, “This is our position. The instruction we received from the Provincial Department is that we must reach this position before contacting the Armed Police for intelligence support.”
Chang Ning looked at the two positions Geng Jihui pointed out on the map for him; the straight-line distance was about thirty kilometers, but the area they were in had hilly terrain.
So the distance Group B had to travel was definitely much farther than thirty kilometers.
“Sigh~
Why does the higher-ups want us to carry out this kind of mission? The intelligence is provided by the Armed Police, and there are too many restrictions on us. It feels constraining during the mission.”
Chang Ning was mentally exhausted now; every step required communication with the Armed Police side.
They were even completely in the dark about the overall plan, and this feeling of being led by the nose was too awful!
“Why think so much? We’re just here to assist the Armed Police, not the protagonists.
The higher-ups naturally have their considerations regarding intelligence.
A revolutionary soldier is like a brick, moved wherever needed.
Comrade Chang Ning, you need to raise your ideological awareness.”
Geng Jihui joked, which was a way to find some fun in the hardship.
“Fine, fine, my awareness is low, and yours is high.”
On this topic, Chang Ning didn’t want to argue with Geng Jihui; this guy was just cut out for political work.
Arguing with a political cadre was like an egg hitting a stone—not worth it, and Chang Ning wouldn’t do something unprofitable.
Just like that, amid the occasional joking and banter from the group, they slowly advanced toward the destination.
The closer they got to the destination, the quieter their voices became, until eventually the entire team went silent.
This was actual combat; no one knew what lay ahead. It was fine to chat and laugh before entering the mission area, but once inside, doing the same would be no different from seeking death.
Everyone was an experienced veteran soldier and knew when to do what; no need for Geng Jihui to emphasize it again.
“Evil Wolf, contact the Armed Police side. We need intelligence support.
Everyone else, take the time to rest and recover your condition. We don’t know when the war will start; we must stay ready to handle any surprises.”
After the long trek, Group B finally arrived at the mission location, and Geng Jihui quickly told everyone to rest.
“Forest Wolf, intelligence from the Armed Police side has arrived.” During the break, Qiang Zi had already finished communicating with the Armed Police.
“Let me read it to everyone: Big-tailed Wolf left an apple for Evil Wolf.”
Geng Jihui’s words made Ostrich’s face pull long; he said with a mournful face, “No way, this is my strategic reserve food, and there aren’t many left.”
Although he verbally expressed unwillingness, Ostrich still took out a Fuji Apple from his backpack and reluctantly tossed it to Qiang Zi.
“Hey, thanks.”
Qiang Zi deliberately took a big bite of the apple right in front of Ostrich, even smacking his lips on purpose.
This typical behavior of getting the advantage and still acting smug irritated Ostrich greatly.
The two amused everyone into laughter.
“Alright, enough chit-chat.
Hurry up and tell everyone about the Armed Police’s arrangement.” Seeing that everyone’s condition had recovered well, Geng Jihui called a stop to the playful antics.
“Yes.”
As soon as it came to business, Qiang Zi finished the apple in two or three bites and formally read the telegram from the Armed Police to everyone.
“Our side has received intelligence: Around 8 p.m. tonight, a drug trafficking criminal gang of about twenty people will pass through your area.
One of them is the son of Ma Family Criminal Group leader Ma Shichang. If conditions allow, please try to capture him alive.”
“Everyone heard the intelligence, right? Around 8 p.m. tonight, a gang of criminals will pass through here, and the Armed Police wants us to capture Ma Shichang’s son alive.
Does anyone have any ideas?”
When it came to tactics formulation, Geng Jihui was never one to dictate unilaterally.
“Here’s what I’m thinking: Each of us is equipped with night vision goggles.
This is our advantage; we’re not afraid in night combat.
So I suggest leaving Ma Shichang’s son to the Sniper Team to track.”
Chang Ning shared his idea.
The Sniper Team had a broader field of vision and could more easily locate Ma Shichang’s son than them.
After hearing Chang Ning’s suggestion, Geng Jihui didn’t speak; his gaze turned to Ostrich and the Medic.
For such a task, the Sniper Team wouldn’t push it away. Although tracking a target in the jungle at night was difficult, it wasn’t impossible.
Don’t let the Medic’s constant teasing of Ostrich fool you; in formal settings, the Sniper Team followed Ostrich’s lead.
“The Sniper Team has no problem, but we need the Armed Police to provide a photograph of the target.”
“Evil Wolf, note down everyone’s requirements. After tactics formulation, report our needs to the Armed Police.” Geng Jihui said to Qiang Zi.
Qiang Zi nodded to indicate he understood.
“Assault Team, what are your thoughts?”
Xiao Zhuang and Qiang Zi exchanged a glance, and through their eye contact, they discovered that neither had a plan.
