Chapter 1620: Chapter 1621: Haitian
Gong Wu brought you to an independent base of the Yuhang Military Region. Last night, Heavenly Fox was already transferred from the hospital to the base hospital for treatment, and the rest of the special ops team members are also here preparing for action.
Gong Wu’s Warrior military vehicle bore the plates of the Ningjing Military Region, and thus it was stopped by the sentry outside the base.
"We’re here to find someone." Gong Wu handed his credentials to a sentry who approached.
The sentry glanced at the credentials and then peered into the vehicle before saying to Gong Wu, "Sorry, it’s a strict control time. Without orders from above, we can’t let you in."
Gong Wu, being a soldier himself, was well aware of military camp regulations and could only call Liao Yong. The call quickly connected: "Black Bull, I brought the captain, hurry and come out to receive us!"
"I’m coming right away!"
When Gong Wu’s words reached Liao Yong, he was momentarily stunned, but as he realized, he immediately rushed toward the ward of Heavenly Fox.
About ten minutes later, Liao Yong drove, bringing Heavenly Fox to the camp entrance.
When Gong Wu and Gu Dong saw Heavenly Fox coming down with a cane, they were both astonished.
Gong Wu turned to Gu Dong and said, "Honey, am I seeing this right?"
Gu Dong didn’t speak, just placed a hand on Gong Wu’s waist, pinched a piece of flesh, and gave it a sudden twist!
Wide-eyed!
Clicking tongue!
A sharp intake of breath!
In front of everyone, Gong Wu displayed his unique expression art skills.
Heavenly Fox and Liao Yong saw this couple’s antics and couldn’t help but laugh, especially Liao Yong, whose laugh was like a bull’s bellow, causing the nearby sentries’ eardrums to tremble.
"The captain really has a sharp eye; from the start, he matched you two, and now among our brothers, you’re the best couple." Heavenly Fox and Liao Yong got out of the car and approached you.
The sentry on duty saluted Heavenly Fox and said, "Commander, your leg hasn’t recovered. Why are you out personally?"
"Such a minor injury, it’s nothing serious." Heavenly Fox turned to you and said, "Captain, welcome back to the team."
You looked at Heavenly Fox: "This time, I’m just an outsider at best, let’s go inside."
"Alright." Led by Heavenly Fox, the group entered an independent office in the base.
When you entered the office, you found two men and a woman inside, all staring at a holographic map on the table.
Seeing Heavenly Fox and Liao Yong enter, the three immediately stood up.
"You all should leave first." Liao Yong dismissed the three upon entering.
As they left, they couldn’t help but look at you. As for Gong Wu and Gu Dong, since they were in civilian clothes, they didn’t draw much attention.
The five of you sat around the holographic map in the center of the office. You glanced at the map and said, "These past two years, the equipment updates in the troops are quite fast."
Hearing this, Heavenly Fox slightly shook his head, "No matter how fast the equipment updates, without improved personnel quality and combat awareness, it’s futile. Compared to before, the new recruits’ physical fitness in our troops is generally lower now."
"However, the cultural level has increased a lot. With more college-level soldiers, at least there are more elite personnel in the research departments, which is a good thing from an overall perspective." Gu Dong added.
"In large-scale campaigns, we naturally have the advantage, but for those international mercenaries who live on the edge, it might not be the same." Upon saying this, Heavenly Fox couldn’t help but sigh.
You looked at Heavenly Fox and said, "This isn’t like you, Heavenly Fox. You used to be so spirited, what in the world could trouble you so?"
Slowly extending her elegant hand, Heavenly Fox’s hand was not as rough as others. Even compared to the woman Gu Dong, Heavenly Fox’s hand appeared more slender and smooth.
Pointing at the holographic map before them, Heavenly Fox said to the three in front of her, "Jerris truly is a rat in the gutter. He’s now hiding in the vast Yuhang City, and even with the help of the police network, we can’t find a trace of information on him."
Hearing this, you pondered, "Jerris is indeed good at hiding, but Death God has time constraints, and the Queen of Underworld won’t let him hide indefinitely. Moreover, as I said before, the Netherworld forces have never entered China. For Jerris to hide so deeply in Yuhang City, someone must be helping him."
"The captain lives up to his name, hitting the nail on the head."
"Stop with the flattery, tell me everything you know." You were not comfortable with Heavenly Fox’s compliments.
Heavenly Fox smiled and silently watched Gong Wu and Gu Dong.
Seeing this, you immediately said to Gong Wu and Gu Dong, "The task Lao Du gave you is done. Now head back, as you both also hold important positions."
Gong Wu shrugged, reluctantly standing up, while Gu Dong glared at Heavenly Fox. Honestly, she had never liked Heavenly Fox before because she felt Heavenly Fox always targeted you.
After the two left, Heavenly Fox finally spoke, "Captain..."
"Wait." You gestured to Heavenly Fox, "From now on, I go by Li Jiu. You can call me whatever you want, just not captain. The past is past, and I hope you all remember that."
Exchanging a glance with Liao Yong, Heavenly Fox nodded, "Alright."
"Continue."
Heavenly Fox’s face immediately took on a solemn expression: "As the captain said, Jerris can hide so deeply in Yuhang City mainly due to the help from local forces."
"Who?"
"A conglomerate you’re very familiar with, it’s called Haitian Financial Group."
You were indeed familiar with Haitian Financial Group. You always thought its appearance was rather abrupt, and now being in cahoots with Jerris indicated there must be a larger force supporting it.
"Do you know the force behind Haitian Financial Group?" You asked Heavenly Fox directly.
However, Heavenly Fox shook her head, "I don’t know, and that’s the key issue. Currently, through any channel, we can’t find out who the real leader of Haitian Financial Group is, or who is supporting them."
"It’s well known that Haitian Financial Group started massive acquisitions of already large groups upon entering Eastern Sea Province."
Heavenly Fox took a slender metal stick from Liao Yong and pointed it at seven locations on the holographic map, each point lighting up with a faint red glow as it was touched.
Heavenly Fox continued, "These seven groups are the core members of Haitian Financial Group. Interestingly, these groups already existed. Although Haitian Financial Group is well known, the only concrete thing they’ve done upon entering Eastern Sea Province is building a 63-story Haitian Building."
You looked at Heavenly Fox and asked, "How much do you know about Haitian Building?"