Spy Wars: Strong Agents Who Are Ruthless and Talk Little

Chapter 129 "So what do you usually draw?"

Su Ming's mission is not over yet, and his life will continue to wander between light and darkness. And in a corner of this city, a new conspiracy is quietly brewing, waiting for his arrival.

On a seemingly peaceful night, the city lights flickered faintly. Su Ming stood on the rooftop of a tall building, overlooking the bustling streets below. His gaze was deep and unwavering, as if he could penetrate the darkness and see the truth hidden behind.

However, at this moment, a new storm is quietly brewing. Deep in the city, a mysterious force begins to rise, their target seems to be pointing to Su Ming and the justice he represents.

At the same time, Su Ming also sensed the existence of this mysterious force. He began to investigate in depth, looking for clues and trying to uncover the conspiracy. In the process, he met some like-minded friends, and they fought side by side against the evil forces.

As his investigation deepened, Su Ming discovered that the conspiracy was far more complex than he had imagined. It involved multiple areas, including politics and economics, and the mastermind behind it seemed to have enormous ambitions and ulterior motives. Faced with such a powerful enemy, Su Ming did not retreat, but instead strengthened his resolve.

In this world full of challenges and dangers, Su Ming must continue to grow and improve his strength in order to cope with the impending crisis. His life is destined to wander between light and darkness, but he firmly believes that as long as there is light in his heart, he will be able to defeat darkness.

Su Ming stood on the rooftop of a high-rise building in Haicheng, overlooking the bustling streets below. His thoughts seemed lost in the city's hustle and bustle, its tranquility at the same time. As night fell, the city lights twinkled like a galaxy, illuminating Su Ming's cold yet resolute features. Dressed in dark casual attire, he appeared to be just an ordinary urban office worker. No one would guess his secretive identity as a secret agent.

A slight vibration passed through his ears. Su Ming's fingers gently slid across the smartwatch on his wrist, and an encrypted message popped up on the screen. The message was concise: "Target: Hailan Group, codenamed 'Blue Whale'. Mission: Investigate its core research department. Suspected of industrial espionage. Closely monitor and obtain conclusive evidence. Operation codename: 'Deep Dive'."

Su Ming's eyes narrowed slightly. "Hai Lan Group?" he muttered to himself, his mind rapidly searching for information about this multinational corporation. Hai Lan Group is a world-renowned technology giant, with core businesses spanning biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and information technology, enjoying an exceptionally high reputation within the industry. However, recent rumors have circulated that the group appears to be embroiled in a corporate espionage scandal, and the conflicting interests involved have driven countless individuals to take risks.

"Operation Blue Whale?" Su Ming pondered for a moment, then decided to investigate immediately. This wasn't his first encounter with industrial espionage, but this time the target was unusual. The Hailan Group had a complex background, involving politicians and financial giants from various countries. Any carelessness could lead to disaster.

Su Ming leaped from the rooftop and vanished into the darkness. After crossing several busy streets, he quietly entered a seemingly ordinary cafe. Located in a bustling area of ​​the city center, the interior was simple yet chic, seemingly nothing special. However, Su Ming, with familiarity, pushed open a hidden side door, walked through a narrow corridor, and entered a secret basement.

"Lao Lei, get me all the information about Hailan Group." Su Ming said to the middle-aged man sitting in front of the computer.

The middle-aged man had graying hair and a thin build, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp. He was a technical expert for the Shadow Bureau stationed in Haicheng, codenamed "Thunder." He nodded at Su Ming's request and began to rapidly operate the keyboard.

"Hai Lan Group? This is not an ordinary company. They have been very active recently. What mission have you received?" Lei Ming asked casually while typing on the keyboard.

"Deep dive operation, investigating their core research department." His eyes were fixed on the information stream on Lei Ming's screen.

"Core Research Department?" Lei Ming raised an eyebrow. "Do you know how heavily guarded that place is? I heard the level of confidentiality there is almost on par with state secrets. Many of our people have run into obstacles."

"The only way is to go deep into the dark and find the key clues." Su Ming said it calmly, but he knew deep down that the difficulty and risk of this operation were extraordinary.

"I'll help you with all the technical support." Lei Ming paused his work. A complex architectural diagram and a large amount of coded text appeared on the screen. "This is the structural diagram of their headquarters building that I could find, as well as some background information on the employees. I'll arrange the documents and identification you need immediately." Su Ming nodded, then pondered for a moment before adding, "I need you to investigate something called the Blue Whale Project. It may be directly related to this mission."

"Blue Whale Project?" Lei Ming tapped away at the keyboard. After a moment, he shook his head. "Strange, there's no relevant information. This name doesn't seem to have appeared in any public documents or databases."

"The more so, the more important it is." Su Ming's face was solemn. The mystery of the Blue Whale Project made him realize that this mission might be more complicated than expected.

A few days later, Su Ming successfully infiltrated Hailan Group and entered the periphery of the core research department as an ordinary technical consultant. With superb disguise and a perfect fake identity, he successfully passed the multiple security procedures and officially began his undercover work within the company.

On his first day at the company, Su Ming began surveying the internal environment. Hailan Group's internal management was strict, with departments strictly isolated from one another. This was particularly true of the core research department, which was like an isolated island, isolated from the outside world. Su Ming observed that the security forces responsible for this area were significantly stronger than those elsewhere. All entry and exit required multiple verifications, and even some senior management had difficulty accessing core areas.

"The security here is indeed very tight," Su Ming thought to himself, "but any line of defense is bound to have loopholes. As long as we find the key person, a breakthrough will appear. Su Ming got an important clue. There is a female researcher named Lin Xue in the company. Her father is a senior executive of the Hailan Group. It is rumored that Lin Xue seems to have recently been involved in a top-secret research project, but the content of her work has never been disclosed to the outside world.

"Lin Xue, perhaps she's the breakthrough point." Su Ming made a preliminary plan in his mind. He decided to start with Lin Xue and gradually get closer to the truth.

At a company staff gathering, Su Ming, whether intentionally or unintentionally, approached Lin Xue. She was a young woman in her twenties, pretty, introverted, and not good at speaking. Su Ming quickly realized that Lin Xue was not someone to be approached easily, but he was an observant person and quickly caught onto one of her interests: painting.

"Do you like painting too?" Su Ming found Lin Xue in the corner of the party, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, and asked with a smile.

Lin Xue was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect someone to initiate a conversation with her, let alone that the other person shared the same interests as her. She nodded and said, "Yes, I like to paint some landscapes."

"What a coincidence! I also like painting, especially the night view of the city." Su Ming's tone was relaxed and natural, as if he was just casually chatting about his hobby.

Lin Xue became interested in him and asked cautiously, "So what do you usually draw?"

"I like to use my brush to record the changes in the city. The contrast between day and night, bustle and tranquility is very interesting." Su Ming smiled. "However, compared to professionals like you, I am probably just an amateur."

"I'm just entertaining myself." Lin Xue said modestly, with a hint of a smile on her face.