The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 607 Rescue
"Eunjeong, how are you? Hold on, help will be here soon." Li Yang's voice trembled and his eyes were red.

Eunjeong forced a smile and said weakly, "I'm fine, don't worry. Although I was injured this time, at least I confirmed the existence of the 'Shadow', which is also a gain. You have to continue to investigate further, so be careful."

The sirens of the ambulance came closer and closer, and Eun Jung was quickly sent to the hospital for treatment. Before leaving, she held Xu Mo and Xia Lan's hands tightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must not give up. Together we must uproot the 'shadow' and restore peace to this city."

In the night, the ambulance sped away, leaving Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang standing there, with their hearts full of worry for Eun Jung and firm belief in the future. They knew that this battle with the "shadow" had just begun, and more severe challenges were waiting for them.

The mystery of "Shadow" begins to emerge, Eun Jung is injured, and the team's morale is frustrated, but they do not give in. Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang decide to follow Eun Jung's instructions and continue to investigate in depth, vowing to reveal the true face of "Shadow".

The next morning, Xu Mo sat alone in front of the computer, his fingers quickly tapping the keyboard, and the data flow on the screen surged like a waterfall. He was using superb hacking skills to try to invade all network systems that "Shadow" might be involved in, looking for clues. After a night of hard work, Xu Mo finally found suspicious chat records on an encrypted communication platform. Keywords such as "Shadow" and "Transaction" frequently appeared in these conversations, which seemed to involve large-scale arms transactions. Xu Mo's heart tightened, realizing that the ambition of "Shadow" was far beyond his imagination.

At the same time, Xia Lan traveled around the city, relying on her deep connections in both the black and white worlds, and gradually collected background information about the members of the "Shadow". It turned out that this mysterious organization absorbed many desperate criminals who had once belonged to the "Sea Snake Group". They were displaced due to the demise of the "Sea Snake Group" and now regrouped under the call of the "Shadow" leader, intending to make a comeback.

Li Yang used his identity as a reporter to conduct in-depth investigations into several seemingly unrelated violent incidents that occurred recently, and unexpectedly discovered that the "shadow" was behind these incidents. He wrote an exclusive report revealing the evil deeds of the "shadow", which attracted widespread attention from the society and provided important clues for the police.

While recuperating in the hospital, Eun-jung kept an eye on the team's progress. Despite her frail health, she still relied on her keen insight to help Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang sort out clues and formulate the next action plan. She knew that only by completely eradicating the "shadow" could the peace of the city be truly protected.

A few days later, Eun-jeong's condition improved and she was allowed to leave the hospital. The team members gathered together to discuss how to use the intelligence in their hands to carry out precise strikes against "Shadow". Eun-mo proposed using hacking technology to interfere with the upcoming arms deal of "Shadow" to create chaos and create opportunities for the police raid. Xia Lan proposed using her connections in the underworld to secretly instigate some "Shadow" members to disintegrate the enemy from within. Li Yang planned to expose the collusion between "Shadow" and certain politicians through the news media, triggering public pressure and forcing them to surface.

Eun Jung agreed with everyone's proposal and decided to adopt a multi-front strategy to jointly encircle and suppress "Dark Shadow". She emphasized that one must ensure one's own safety during the operation, and if one encounters danger, retreat immediately and wait for the next opportunity.

On the day of the operation, Eun-jeong, Heo-mo, Xia-lan and Li-yang each performed their duties and carried out the operation in a tense and orderly manner. Heo-mo sneaked into the communication system of "Dark Shadow" and successfully interfered with their trading signals, causing chaos on the scene. Xia-lan secretly contacted several members who were dissatisfied with "Dark Shadow" and promised them a large sum of money and security guarantees, successfully inciting them to provide internal intelligence to the police. Li-yang used a press conference to disclose the illegal collusion between "Dark Shadow" and senior politicians, causing an uproar in public opinion, and the public strongly demanded a thorough investigation of the matter.

The police received accurate intelligence from Eun-jung's team and quickly mobilized elite forces to launch a thundering attack on the hiding place of "Shadow". Gunshots, explosions, and shouts of killing resounded through the night sky. After a fierce exchange of fire, the police successfully subdued most of the "Shadow" members, and their leader was also captured while fleeing. At this point, this evil organization that threatened the safety of the city was finally uprooted.

When Eunjeong, Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang stood in the brightly lit press conference room and told the camera about this thrilling experience, the audience applauded and praised their heroic behavior. Eunjeong smiled and looked at her teammates, her heart full of pride and satisfaction.

However, they know that the dark world will never be at peace, and new threats may be brewing. But they firmly believe that as long as they stick to justice and unite as one, nothing can stop their determination to protect the city.

"Our battle is not over yet, but tonight, let's toast to victory." Eun Jung raised her glass of champagne to greet her teammates. Everyone responded in unison, and the cups clinked, making a crisp sound, as if declaring: no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, they will work hand in hand and move forward courageously.

The picture froze at this moment. The smiles of Eun Jung, Heo Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang sparkled under the spotlight, and their eyes flashed with determination and fearlessness.

The young man returned home, closed the door, and leaned on the sofa with a tired body, but his eyes were shining with excitement. He recalled the conversation with Holt and thought about how to further gain the other party's trust and obtain more key intelligence.

"Ding-ling-ling--" The phone vibrated, and the young man glanced at the caller ID on the screen. It was Eun-jeong. He answered the phone, and Eun-jeong's voice came immediately: "Mr. Li, you did an excellent job. We have successfully located an important base of the 'Sea Snake Group'. They will conduct a large-scale arms transaction in three days. This is a great opportunity. We need you to go deep into it and find out the specific time and place of the transaction."

The young man held the phone tightly, his heart beating faster: "Eunjeong, I understand. I will find Holt as soon as possible and get more information from him."

"Very good, remember, safety first." Eun Jung reminded, "If there is any situation, contact us immediately."

After hanging up the phone, the young man took a deep breath and began to plan his next move. He decided to invite Holt to dinner under the pretext of an interview, taking the opportunity to explore the details of the arms deal. So he dialed Holt's private number.

"Mr. Holt, I'm Mr. Li. Thank you very much for your invitation last time. I would like to take this opportunity to conduct an in-depth interview with your company. I wonder if you can spare some time to have dinner with me and talk in detail about your business philosophy and future plans?" The young man spoke sincerely, with the professional enthusiasm unique to reporters.

Holt thought about it for a moment and agreed readily: "Of course, Mr. Li. I'm looking forward to your interview. Let's set it at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. I'll wait for you at the Cloud Restaurant."

After hanging up the phone, the young man breathed a sigh of relief. The first step of the plan was successfully achieved. He began to carefully prepare the interview outline, striving to cleverly guide Holt to reveal relevant information about the arms deal in a seemingly ordinary conversation.

Tomorrow night, at the Cloud Restaurant, Holt arrived as scheduled. He was dressed in a neat suit and had a big smile on his face, and it was obvious that he took this interview very seriously. The two sat down in a private seat by the window, and the waiter served them delicious food and wine, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

"Mr. Holt, what do you think about corporate social responsibility? Under your leadership, does your company have any public welfare projects or charity activities?" The young man asked the first question, trying to guide Holt to talk about the company's external image, using this as a starting point to slowly approach sensitive topics.

Holt smiled and raised his glass. "Mr. Li, you asked a good question. I believe that a successful company should not only pursue economic benefits, but also pay attention to social impact. Our company invests a lot of money every year to support public welfare projects such as education and environmental protection. This is also an important part of our corporate culture."

The young man nodded in agreement and continued to ask: "So, in the current complex and ever-changing international situation, how do you view your company's global business layout? Especially in certain sensitive regions, how do you balance commercial interests and political risks?"

Holt's eyes flashed with a subtle vigilance, but he remained calm: "In the context of globalization, companies must have keen insight and flexible response strategies. We always abide by laws and regulations, respect local culture, maintain good communication with all parties, and ensure smooth business operations. As for business in sensitive areas, we will conduct strict risk assessments to ensure that we do not touch any red lines."

Seeing that Holt's answer was flawless, the young man decided to attack directly: "Mr. Holt, you just mentioned the red line. I noticed that your company has had contact with some arms manufacturers recently, and the outside world speculates that this may involve arms transactions. Can you respond to this, clarify the facts, and dispel public doubts?"

Holt's face changed slightly. He put down his glass and stared at the young man sharply. "Mr. Li, your questions are getting more and more pointed. I can tell you clearly that our company has never been involved in arms trade. Those rumors are pure nonsense. If your interview is just to dig up this kind of false information, I think our conversation can end here."

The young man's heart tightened. He knew he couldn't push too hard, otherwise he might fail. He immediately adjusted his tone and smiled apologetically: "Mr. Holt, I understand your position. As a reporter, my duty is to find the truth, but I also respect the legitimate rights and interests of companies. I will report your clarification truthfully and eliminate misunderstandings from the outside world. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Let's return to a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy this wonderful dinner."

Holt's expression eased slightly, and he raised his glass and clinked it with the young man. The dinner ended in a seemingly harmonious atmosphere, but the young man knew in his heart that Holt had not revealed any substantive information. He secretly thought that he had to find another way to obtain intelligence on the arms deal.

The next day, the young man came to Eun-jeong's secret base and reported the details of last night. Eun-jeong listened, pondered for a moment, and took out a document from the drawer: "Mr. Li, we just intercepted an internal email from the 'Sea Snake Group', which shows that they will conduct an arms transaction at the abandoned dock in the early morning of the day after tomorrow. This is the specific location map of the transaction and the list of people expected to be present. You must find a suitable location to place the eavesdropper as soon as possible to ensure that we can monitor the entire process in real time."

The young man took the document, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Eunjeong, I will act immediately. This time, I must get solid evidence and make sure that the Sea Snake Group will be exposed."

As night fell, the young man put on his night gear and quietly came to the abandoned dock. He observed the terrain, selected a hidden location with a wide view, and carefully placed the listening device. Everything was ready, he hid in the dark, quietly waiting for the transaction to happen.

At two o'clock in the morning, the abandoned dock gradually became lively, with trucks driving in and men in black patrolling everywhere. The atmosphere was tense and depressing. The young man looked through the telescope and saw Holt appear in the crowd. He was talking to a burly foreign man, who was obviously of a very high status.

The transaction began, and boxes of arms were loaded onto the truck. The young man's heartbeat accelerated. He stared at the monitor screen to make sure every frame was recorded clearly. Suddenly, a familiar face appeared on the screen - it was a senior government official who shook hands with Holt and exchanged greetings. It was obvious that the two had a close relationship.

The young man was shocked. This was the ironclad evidence he had been looking for! He immediately sent a signal to Eun-jeong, informing her that an arms deal was in progress and that high-level government officials were involved. Eun-jeong replied that the police had been notified and were rushing to the scene.

At dawn, the police surrounded the abandoned dock and started a fierce gun battle with the members of the "Sea Snake Group". The young people hid in the dark and watched the situation closely. In the end, the police successfully arrested several important suspects including Holt and seized a large amount of arms.

The young man watched all this with mixed feelings. He knew that he had successfully completed the mission and had taken an important step towards exposing the crimes of the "Sea Snake Group". But at the same time, he also realized that this was only the beginning of a long struggle, and there were more dark forces waiting for them to challenge.

"Mr. Li, well done!" Eun Jung's voice suddenly rang in his ears. She had come to the young man without him noticing, with an appreciative smile on her face. "You not only obtained the key evidence, but also ensured your own safety. You have made an indispensable contribution to the success of this operation."

The young man smiled and looked at Eun Jung: "I just did what I should do. The real heroes are those police officers who charged into battle and those unsung heroes who stayed at their posts. I am just their witness, recording their bravery with my pen and camera."

(End of this chapter)