bookcurios Chapter 130 All actions are under strict monitoring
Chapter 130 All actions are under strict monitoring
Seizing the opportunity, Su Ming continued his conversation about painting and the city, gradually narrowing the distance between them. Su Ming deliberately created several chance encounters with Lin Xue, always bringing up the topic of painting, gradually dispelling her guard. Although Lin Xue was introverted, her love of art gave her and Su Ming more common ground.
A few weeks later, Su Ming felt the time was right and decided to take Lin Xue a step further. He invited her to a local art exhibition, and after a moment of hesitation, Lin Xue finally agreed.
On the day of the art exhibition, Su Ming and Lin Xue admired the exquisite paintings in an elegantly decorated gallery. Su Ming steered the conversation from painting to work. Although Lin Xue was wary, she gradually let down her guard under Su Ming's skillful guidance.
"Actually, I've always been curious." Su Ming suddenly slowed down his tone and asked casually, "What does your research department do? I heard there are many high-tech projects there, but the outside world knows very little about them."
Lin Xue's expression changed slightly, and she was obviously hesitant about this question. However, she didn't want to reject Su Ming directly, so she said vaguely, "Actually, it's nothing special. It's just the development and application of some new technologies. However, these things are kept secret from the outside world, and we don't usually discuss them."
"I understand. The company's confidentiality regulations are indeed very strict." He then stopped asking questions and turned the topic back to painting. He knew that forcing questions would only arouse suspicion and be counterproductive. Su Ming continued to maintain contact with Lin Xue, each time chatting about insignificant topics and no longer mentioning her work. This strategy gradually made Lin Xue relax her vigilance and think that Su Ming was just an ordinary colleague.
Su Ming disguised himself as an ordinary white-collar worker in urban life.
Su Ming's days in Haicheng seemed uneventful. By day, he was an ordinary office worker, dressed in a suit and tie, a project manager at a large advertising agency. His colleagues considered him a gentle, quiet professional, and his life was routine and monotonous. Every day, Su Ming arrived at the office on time, attended the regular morning meeting, met with clients, and handled the various trivial matters related to project progress.
But behind this ordinary life, Su Ming, who hides another identity, always remains highly vigilant. He knows that beneath the surface of this world's calm, undercurrents surge. If he is not careful, his disguise will be exposed and he will fall into unforeseen danger.
"Su Ming, do you want to go for a drink together tonight?" Colleague Zhang Lei patted Su Ming's shoulder and said with a smile when he was leaving get off work.
"No, I have something to take care of tonight." Su Ming declined with a smile, a hint of polite distance in his voice.
"You are such a workaholic, no wonder the boss values you so much." Zhang Lei joked, then turned and left, walking towards the elevator with several other colleagues.
Su Ming watched them leave, the smile on his face gradually fading. He turned and walked to his desk, sorted out the documents, then picked up his phone and opened an encrypted message. This was his daily security check, always ensuring nothing unusual had occurred at the end of the day.
The message, sent by the Shadow Bureau, was brief and direct: "Increased signs of target activity, remain alert."
Su Ming's mind raced. This meant he might be assigned a new mission. Although he appeared to be an ordinary office worker, his every move was under strict surveillance. The Shadow Bureau's requirements for him were not only to complete the mission, but also to maintain a low profile in the city and avoid arousing any suspicion.
After returning home, Su Ming ate a simple dinner as usual, then sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. A boring variety show played on the screen, but Su Ming's attention was completely elsewhere. His finger gently slid across the remote, secretly selecting a hidden channel. An encrypted data stream appeared. This was one of his methods of communication with the Shadow Bureau. This seemingly ordinary television was actually a crucial tool for him to receive mission instructions.
"There's an operation tonight." A cold, mechanical voice came through his earphones. This was the Shadow Bureau's automated command system, devoid of any emotion, simply conveying orders in a cold voice.
"Understood," Su Ming replied quietly, then turned off the TV. He walked into the bedroom and opened the secret compartment in the wardrobe. Inside was a variety of special agent equipment: micro-eavesdroppers, night vision goggles, portable weapons... He carefully checked them all, ensuring they were in top condition, then quickly changed into his black combat uniform.
At this moment, Su Ming had completely shed the mask of an ordinary white-collar worker during the day, replacing it with a cold and professional agent. He never felt confused or conflicted about these two completely different lives, because he knew that only by maintaining this perfect disguise could he continue to survive in this city.
"The target is at the Night Bar." The message came again from the communication system.
Su Ming pulled out a pair of ordinary glasses from a hidden compartment and put them on. These glasses weren't just a disguise; they also had a built-in micro-camera and information analysis system, allowing them to capture and analyze the surrounding environment at any time. He quickly went downstairs and drove to his target location.
Night Bar is a well-known nightclub in Haicheng. The lights are dim, the music is blaring, and it's filled with the atmosphere of desire and indulgence. Su Ming chose a secluded spot and sat down, ordering a seemingly ordinary cocktail. In reality, he was using a special device at the bottom of his glass to scan the entire bar.
"The target appears." A prompt from the Shadow Bureau came through the headset.
Su Ming tilted his head slightly and saw a well-dressed middle-aged man enter the bar. He recognized him; he was the target of his operation—a senior executive named Chen Jun, suspected of being a corporate spy. According to reliable sources, Chen Jun had recently been in frequent contact with a foreign power and was suspected of leaking core company secrets.
"Keep observing and don't alert the enemy." The Shadow Bureau's instructions were calm and concise.
Su Ming relaxed, pretending to casually take a sip of his drink, but his eyes remained fixed on Chen Jun. He saw Chen Jun sitting in the corner of the bar, his phone out, seemingly waiting for something. Soon, a man in a black windbreaker walked in and walked straight towards Chen Jun. The two exchanged a few words in low voices before walking together to a private room behind the bar.