Su Ting glanced back at his teammates, then slowly said, "As long as there is hope, we cannot give up easily."

Chapter 286 Team Support

“But,” Zhao Ying continued, “this isn’t just about a few of us; it’s about the support of the entire team. We can’t afford to make any more mistakes.”

Su Ting nodded, his eyes resolute.

“I know. We must proceed with caution. That satellite station is our best chance, but it's also the place where the enemy is most likely to set up an ambush.”

The two continued walking along the narrow path, surrounded by silence. Behind them followed two silent teammates, their footsteps echoing loudly in the night.

Suddenly, several blurry figures appeared ahead. Su Ting immediately signaled the group to stop and watched them warily.

"Don't be nervous, we're on the same side." A deep voice came from inside; it was a colleague who had arrived at the satellite station earlier to scout the situation. "How's the security?"

"We haven't found any trace of the enemy yet, but we can't let our guard down," Su Ting quickly responded. "Everyone, keep formation and get into the building quickly."

The group quickly entered the satellite station. It was fully equipped, with all sorts of equipment humming. Su Ting turned on his flashlight, the beam sweeping across the rows of small, enclosed rooms.

"This is the main control room," a team member said, pointing to the room ahead. "We need to activate the central system first before we can access the deeper information network."

Li Xinyi walked to a computer and began operating it skillfully. "Alright, now we can try decoding those files."

Wang Ze's side didn't let their guard down either. They found a hidden spot in an abandoned warehouse, quickly set up communication equipment, and ensured they maintained contact with Su Ting's group.

“Connection established,” Wang Ze said softly, his eyes fixed on the data stream on the screen. “The technical team is ready and can provide support at any time.”

Meanwhile, Su Ting and Zhao Ying were already working busily inside the satellite station. The information on the USB drive was being revealed little by little, each line of code fraught with unknown risks.

“This encryption algorithm is much more complex than we imagined,” Li Xinyi said, frowning. “We need more time and stronger computing power.”

"Try again!" Su Ting encouraged. "I believe you can do it."

Meanwhile, Wang Ze was also growing increasingly anxious. He paced back and forth, glancing at the communication screen every now and then. "If we can't solve it for a long time, we might lose even more opportunities."

"Relax, man."

Teammate B patted him on the shoulder gently, "Our teammates are the best. As long as we give them enough time and support, they will definitely find the answer."

Just as everyone was in a state of anxiety, Su Ting's team suddenly brought good news. "Success! The file has begun automatic decoding!" Zhao Ying shouted excitedly.

The flashing data on the screen eventually coalesced into a text—the crucial intelligence!

Su Ting picked up the walkie-talkie: "Wang Ze, the document has been partially deciphered. The contents point to the time and place of a secret meeting. Please be prepared to track it down."

“Understood, we will act immediately. Remember, caution is paramount,” Wang Ze replied, his voice filled with determination. “Wait a minute, there’s something else…”

He looked at the screen and suddenly noticed another line of incompletely decoded information. "Wait, Su Ting, there's another encrypted audio file here. Perhaps it contains an even more important clue."

"Okay, try your best to decode the audio. We'll set off immediately to verify the intelligence," Su Ting gave the order.

While everyone was making final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle, Zhao Ying couldn't help but ask Su Ting:

Do you think this time we can truly solve this problem once and for all?

“I don’t know, Zhao Ying,” Su Ting replied after a pause, “but I know we can’t turn back. Whatever the outcome, this is our mission as soldiers.”

Chapter 287 Encrypted Audio Files

Zhao Ying nodded; she understood what Su Ting meant.

Everyone has their own mission and responsibility, and their goal is to complete these tasks as much as possible. The two exchanged a determined look, then quickly regrouped with their teammates, preparing to begin the next phase of the operation.

Meanwhile, Li Xinyi remained focused on cracking the encrypted audio file in front of her computer.

The sound of the keyboard clicked crisply in the quiet room. "This algorithm is a bit peculiar... but we should find a breakthrough soon." Her forehead was already covered in sweat.

"Xinyi, don't rush, calm down and take it slow," Zhao Ying said softly, trying her best to comfort the genius programmer. She knew that at this critical moment, even the slightest emotional fluctuation could lead to failure.

Finally, after several attempts, the mysterious audio was completely decoded. "Done!" Li Xinyi shouted excitedly. Her voice transmitted to Wang Ze via the communication device, "We have new information, please receive!"

At almost the same time, Wang Ze and his team also began preparing to take action.

He listened carefully to the audio recording, which detailed an important upcoming meeting. "Excellent, it seems we can seize this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow."

Just as everyone was cheering for this breakthrough, a group of enemy soldiers quietly approached outside the satellite station. "Captain Su, something's wrong! Enemy troops are approaching!" Alarm signal came from Squad A, who was on lookout duty. "Number unknown, but they are well-equipped. We must evacuate immediately."

The situation suddenly became extremely critical. Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Su Ting remained calm.

"Listen up, everyone, proceed according to plan. Li Xinyi, continue analyzing the data. The rest of you, follow me and we'll face this challenge! We must buy enough time for the technical team to finish their work."

"Understood!" everyone replied in unison. They quickly organized their equipment and split into two groups. One group, led by Su Ting, engaged the invading enemy, while the other protected the valuable computer system and continued decrypting other data.

The battle quickly broke out. Sparks flew in the darkness, and the sounds of gunfire and footsteps mingled together to create a tense and fierce battlefield scene.

"Take cover, find cover and fire!" Su Ting shouted. Despite being in a disadvantageous situation, their rich experience and teamwork allowed them to effectively contain the enemy.

Meanwhile, within the safe zone, Wang Ze closely monitored the situation and provided timely tactical guidance. "Team Leader Su, there's a passage ten meters to the left; you can take temporary refuge there."

Upon receiving instructions, the soldiers immediately adjusted their strategic direction, gradually gaining the initiative by utilizing the terrain advantage. Just then, another exciting message came over the radio.

"The last code has been cracked! All intelligence can now be transmitted directly to you!" It was Li Xinyi's voice.

Knowing that victory was near, everyone fought even harder.

"Hold on, brothers! Victory is in sight!" With morale soaring, the previously stalemate in the battle took a significant turn for the better. As the enemy's numbers dwindled, victory seemed within reach...

Just as everyone was basking in the joy of impending success, an unexpected situation occurred—a missile flew in from nowhere and headed straight for the main control room!

"Get out of the way!" Su Ting warned immediately. Everyone scattered to avoid the impact of the shockwave.

The explosion left a scene of devastation; much valuable equipment was damaged, and some incompletely backed-up data may have been lost as a result…

Chapter 288 Reorganizing the Defensive Force

The shockwave from the explosion caused everyone to temporarily lose their balance.

Su Ting was the first to get up from the ground. He looked around and saw that the original main control room was now filled with smoke, and many valuable pieces of equipment had been destroyed, leaving it in a mess.

"Everyone report the situation!" Su Ting shouted.

"Zhao Ying is here! I'm not hurt!" Zhao Ying's voice came through the thick smoke and dust.

"Li Xinyi is safe!" came her reply from not far away, but her tone was clearly panicked, "But my computer..."

"Don't worry about your computer, it's good that you're alright." Wang Ze said calmly, quickly scanning the surroundings. "The most important thing now is to restore communications and repair the damaged data as soon as possible."

Just then, the squad leader of Team A, who was responsible for monitoring the enemy, anxiously reported: "The enemy is preparing for a second attack!"

Su Ting frowned. "This can't go on. We must reorganize our defenses."

Zhao Ying quickly analyzed, "Our human resources are too scattered. Why don't we have half the team stay here to handle data recovery, and the other half go to deal with the enemy?"

“This is the most reasonable arrangement at present.” Wang Ze nodded in agreement. “I will lead a team out to engage the enemy, while you and Li Xinyi stay here to continue deciphering other documents.”

Su Ting looked at Li Xinyi, "Can you guarantee that?"

She took a deep breath and nodded firmly, "No problem, I will complete the task as soon as possible!"

Su Ting patted her on the shoulder to show his trust and encouragement. "Then I'll leave it to you. Wang Ze and I are going out to support the frontline battle. Remember, be very careful."

"Understood!" The three quickly assigned their tasks and got to work. Zhao Ying began helping Li Xinyi clean up the work environment and assisting her in restarting the system, while Su Ting followed Wang Ze to the outer perimeter to set up defenses.

The situation on the battlefield was constantly changing. Under the cover of darkness, they successfully repelled an enemy offensive. Just as both sides were taking a brief rest, several armored vehicles suddenly appeared in the distance, clearly indicating that enemy reinforcements had arrived.

"It seems the other side doesn't intend to give up easily," Wang Ze said through gritted teeth.

At that moment, a familiar voice came through the radio, "Captain Su, please note that there is a hidden mechanism to the right front that can open a secret passage, allowing us to directly circle around behind them and launch a surprise attack."

"Xinyi?" Wang Ze was stunned. "How did you know this place had such a design?"

The reply said, "While I was trying to decode another file, I found a base construction map with the specific locations of some concealed facilities marked on it."

This news undoubtedly gave the entire team a huge boost. "Well done, young lady!" Su Ting praised. "Then let's try your method! Everyone, get ready to go!"

Just as the two teams were about to carry out the next step of their plan, the technical team on the other side encountered a new problem.

“Oh no…” Li Xinyi nervously typed on the keyboard, and a large number of warning messages appeared on the screen: “Some key data was damaged in the explosion and will take time to repair.”

"How long will it take?" Zhao Ying asked anxiously.

"About twenty minutes, maybe fifteen minutes if we're quick." Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead again.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. The two turned around and saw that Su Ting had returned. "Xinyi, I know you're busy right now, but I have a very important and urgent request... We need you to get it done in ten minutes."

Faced with the captain's request, Li Xinyi nodded without hesitation: "Understood, I will try my best."

Outside, the battle continues, with flashes of gunfire occasionally breaking the darkness; inside, technicians race against time to solve problems… and the underlying meaning of all this is to protect the peaceful lives of more people.

With the last piece of code successfully parsed, Li Xinyi leaned back in her chair with a sigh of relief. "Phew... finally finished!"

Chapter 289 Light Footsteps

Su Ting led Wang Ze quickly through the narrow underground passage, their footsteps echoing in the silent space.

This secret passage was clearly designed for emergencies, with emergency lights installed on the walls on both sides, but the light was still dim.

They advanced cautiously, ready to deal with any potential enemies at any time.

"Is this direction really okay?" Wang Ze asked in a low voice, following behind Su Ting, his tone revealing a hint of worry.

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