Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Jiang Lan's expression suddenly changed. "Doesn't that mean that everyone attending the banquet tonight is in danger, including those uninformed grassroots members?"

Xiao Yuqing nodded, "It's possible, but everything is just our speculation."

"Without evidence, we have no way to conduct a direct search."

"Besides, a high-profile search now would only alert the enemy."

"If we really wait until this killer becomes a frightened bird, it will be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Catching him will be even more difficult."

"Li Dong is still his target, so we still have a chance to attack."

"If he knew I was cornered, my goal wouldn't be to get rid of Li Dong, but to destroy him together with me!"

"A terrorist who is always ready to burn himself to death, God knows what crazy things he will do!"

"There are certainly risks, but if we don't take them, it will only cause greater panic and even greater social harm!"

"We have no choice but to give it a try!"

Jiang Lan was also well aware of the danger of the mission. He nodded solemnly and said, "Team Leader Xiao, Li Dong, please tell me what you need me to do."

Li Dong took out a map of Minjin Township and said, "Before you came, I had already made a preliminary plan."

"Tonight, the police station will hold a farewell party at this Hongyun Restaurant."

"It's a two-story building. The lobby on the first floor can accommodate about 10 tables. This restaurant is the only large restaurant in Minjin Township."

"Whenever there is any government affairs in the village, it is basically held here."

"Since this perpetrator dared to venture to Minjin Township, he must have already grasped the relevant situation."

"If our speculation is correct, the killer will most likely place the bomb here!"

Xiao Yuqing analyzed: "You mean, the bomb has been planted now?"

Li Dong shook his head. "I can't be sure yet. I followed you out for this interview just to give the killer time and opportunity to act."

"I have arranged for Xiao Ding from the institute to join this mission. She will also be the one being sent off tonight."

"Today's banquet will be simply arranged at the institute."

"I asked Xiao Ding to use this opportunity to search the hotel and confirm the location of the bomb as much as possible."

"As long as the bomb is successfully defused, we can start investigating!"

Turning around, Li Dong asked, "Team Leader Xiao, do you have any experts in bomb disposal here at the National Security Bureau?"

The national security officer disguised as a cameraman said, "I'm an expert in bomb disposal. Team Leader Xiao asked me to participate in this mission to deal with emergencies in this area."

"Tonight, I can get to the restaurant first."

"As long as we can find the bomb, I am absolutely sure that I can successfully defuse it!"

Xiao Yuqing asked, "Don't worry about my people."

"But that Xiao Ding, can he be trusted?"

Li Dong said, "I can trust her. She is the only comrade I can trust in the institute."

"Besides, she is also the niece of Attorney General Gao."

Xiao Yuqing nodded, "Okay, since she's Chief Prosecutor Gao's niece, there shouldn't be any doubts."

"However, this matter is quite dangerous. Do you need to inform Chief Prosecutor Gao?"

Li Dong shook his head. "No need. Xiao Ding said that as long as she doesn't take off her police uniform, she's still a police officer."

"Besides, we are comrades who fought side by side. I believe she can bravely complete this mission!"

Since Li Dong came forward to guarantee it, Xiao Yuqing didn't ask any more questions. "In that case, I will formulate an action plan."

"This action plan is divided into three groups."

"Plan A."

"Let's conduct our interview mission in Hexi Village first to create an opportunity for the killer."

"If he chooses to act during this period, that would be best. That way we can take advantage of him."

"I have arranged a group of people around Hexi Village in advance."

"As long as this killer dares to take action, I guarantee that he will never return."

"Comrade Li Dong, please rest assured, our National Security Bureau will ensure your absolute safety!"

"I will always be by your side. If there is any disturbance, I will protect you immediately!"

Li Dong said in a tone that was as if he was keeping people at a distance. "Thank you. I'm a police officer and I don't need anyone's protection. Just don't hold me back."

Li Dong is not arrogant.

After all, he is the killer's target, and no matter who follows him, they will be in danger together.

Li Dong also didn't want to implicate other people for no reason.

Although he also knew that these national security personnel were very professional, their opponents were, after all, vicious terrorists.

Two previous police arrest operations, including one in which he personally participated, failed to successfully capture these killers.

The other party's professionalism and anti-tracking measures are definitely beyond doubt.

So when the critical moment comes, he can only rely on himself!

Xiao Yuqing rolled her eyes. "Why are you pretending? Do you really think you're a superman?"

Without giving Li Dong a chance to respond, Xiao Yuqing said forcefully, "Of course, Plan A is going smoothly. This is the best-case scenario."

But "if the killer didn't choose Hexi Village as his target, then he was most likely targeting this farewell dinner."

"So, next is Plan B."

"In the afternoon, our interview tasks are concentrated in towns and villages."

"As long as you are exposed to the camera, I believe the killer will not have the courage to take action."

"When the time comes, my people will use this opportunity to gradually survey the situation in the township."

"The premise is definitely to ensure that it is not exposed, so the process may be slower."

"If we can find the killer's whereabouts during this period, it would be the best. We can then directly round him up and minimize the harm of this incident!"

"But if the first two plans don't go well, we'll have to go to Plan C."

"Jiang Lan, you go to the banquet first and help Xiao Ding find the whereabouts of the bomb. Then my people will dismantle it."

"I will protect Li Dong and wait outside."

"The killer's target is Li Dong, and the killer's hiding place must be able to observe the location of the hotel."

"As long as Li Dong doesn't show up at the hotel, the hotel will be safe for the time being."

"Of course, the hotel can't reveal any flaws. The banquet must go smoothly before Li Dong arrives. This is also our last chance to confirm the killer's whereabouts!"

"If we fail to locate the killer during this period, it only means that our previous investigation was wrong and the killer is not in Minjin Township at all."

"At that time, the mission will be terminated early."

"Does anyone have any questions?"