I was framed for taking the civil service exam, so I joined the National Security Bureau

Zhang Xing's heart suddenly sank when he didn't see Director Shang. An ominous premonition came to his mind. His intuition told him that Li Xianming had most likely told the other party the specific location of Case File 055.

The next second, Zhang Xing immediately asked Li Xianming: "Where did Director Shang go?"

Li Xianming did not answer him at the first time, but a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes.

Li Xianming frowned, his eyes revealed vigilance and doubt, and said:

"Comrade Air, you haven't answered me yet. Where did my cousin go? And what about the gunshots coming from the direction of the control room?"

From Li Xianming's perspective, in this tense and chaotic situation, he had to be cautious about every detail and every person. After all, the situation inside the Southwest Branch is now complicated. He can't easily believe anyone's one-sided words. Any negligence may lead to irreversible consequences.

But Zhang Xing was already extremely anxious at this moment. He had no time to explain to Li Xianming in detail. He knew that time was running out and every second of delay could make the situation worse.

The next second, Zhang Xing's eyes were red and he shouted at Li Xianming anxiously:

"Captain Li, I don't have time to explain too much to you now. I just want to tell you that the Director Shang you just met is most likely one of Jiang Yu or Xu Zongshen pretending to be him!"

"The Southwest Branch has long been infiltrated by RASS spies. Our every move may be under the surveillance of the other party! There are six spies in the RASS organization disguised as our team members and have successfully infiltrated various defense teams. And now the person pretending to be Director Shang has an obvious purpose, which is to obtain the whereabouts of File No. 055! Have you told the spy pretending to be Director Shang the specific location of File No. 055?"

After listening to Zhang Xing's explanation, Li Xianming was shocked. His whole body shook slightly, but he shook his head subconsciously and firmly:

"Impossible, the one who just came is Director Shang. I have already observed and tested him. When he came to the command room, I first asked him about some recent operational deployments that only our senior management knew, such as the code words we used to hand over to other branches in the last joint operation, and the details of the special instructions issued by the General Administration. He answered them all correctly. Moreover, I also specifically mentioned the last password cracking situation. At that time, only Director Shang and I knew the cracking situation. He answered fluently. How to explain this?"

Zhang Xing frowned and retorted loudly:

"Li Xianming, you are too naive! This information may have been stolen by the enemy long ago. The Southwest Branch has been infiltrated long ago. They have enough time to collect this information. What you think of as a test may be just child's play in their eyes."

Li Xianming frowned even deeper, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but he still Is insisting:

"What about his behavior? Director Shang's usual walking posture, and some of his little habits, such as unconsciously touching his chin when thinking, he has all these details, how to explain this?"

Zhang Xing sneered: "Li Xianming, don't forget, they are spies, whether it is Jiang Yu or Xu Zongshen, they are spies among spies, they have received the most professional training, and it is not difficult for them to imitate a person's behavior. Did you notice his eyes when answering questions? Is there a trace of unnaturalness? Or when he touched his chin, was there a slight difference from Director Shang's habit? For example, Director Shang gently rubbed his chin with his right index and middle fingers, while he might just simply touch it with his palm. These details are easily overlooked when we are highly nervous, but they are the key to seeing through their disguise."

Li Xianming listened to Zhang Xing's words and fell into deep thought. He began to recall the scene of his contact with "Director Shang" just now.

Suddenly, he remembered a detail. When talking about a certain action plan, "Director Shang" seemed to have a momentary wandering look in his eyes. At that time, he thought that the other party was thinking. Now, thinking about it, it is indeed a bit suspicious.

Seeing that Li Xianming was a little shaken, Zhang Xing continued to add:

"Li Xianming, think about it again. Why did he suddenly come to the command room? His appearance at this critical period is too coincidental. Moreover, did he make some unreasonable suggestions about the current situation or show an overly anxious attitude? These are important bases for judging whether he is true or false."

Li Xianming's forehead broke out in cold sweat. He remembered that "Director Shang" did show an unusual eagerness after learning the relevant information of File No. 055, but he was confused by his identity at that time and did notToo much care.

Li Xianming's mind was like a movie playing, quickly recalling the various behaviors of Director Shang after he came back. He remembered how familiar Director Shang was with some details, which seemed to be a matter of course, but now thinking back, he felt that it was a bit too smooth, as if the answers were prepared in advance.

There were also some questions from Director Shang that were not in line with his usual habits. He didn't pay much attention to them at the time, but now these details are like sharp nails, pricking his nerves.

Gradually, his face began to change, from the initial suspicion and distrust, to a bit solemn and worried. He began to realize that he might have really made a very serious mistake.

But Li Xianming still refused to easily say where Director Shang had gone, nor was he willing to immediately admit his decision-making mistakes.

Li Xianming was silent for a moment, and then said:

"I admit that what you said sounds reasonable, but I can't blindly believe it based on just a few words. Director Shang came back after the hospital confirmed that he had woken up, and his understanding of some past events is indeed consistent with his identity. I need more solid evidence to prove that what you said is true, otherwise I can't make a judgment easily."

After listening to Li Xianming's words, Zhang Xing's anger was like a volcano about to erupt, and he could no longer suppress it.

"Li Xianming, you are so stubborn and overconfident! Do you always think that your judgment is infallible? The situation is so critical now, but you are still hesitant and hesitant! If your wrong judgment leads to the fall of File 055 into the hands of the enemy, can you bear the responsibility of being a sinner for all eternity? We have found so many obvious clues, why can't you trust me? Look at the current situation, there are dangers everywhere, we don't have time to blindly stalemate like this! Every second wasted, we are one step closer to failure!"

Zhang Xing's words were like sharp swords, stabbing Li Xianming mercilessly.

Li Xianming's face became more and more ugly, blue and white, and he was also fighting fiercely in his heart. On the one hand, it was his long-standing judgment habits and confidence in his own decision-making, and on the other hand, it was Zhang Xing's eager and firm words and the chaotic situation in front of him.

He knew that what Zhang Xing said was very likely to be true, but he was still unwilling to easily admit his mistakes. This was not just a matter of face, but also involved his authority as a commander and the seriousness of decision-making.

After Zhang Xing's strong pressure and analysis of the whole incident, Li Xianming finally lowered his head slowly, like a deflated ball.

He took a deep breath, and then said with a hint of regret: Comrade Air, it's all my fault, I was careless..."

Zhang Xing didn't want to hear Li Xianming's confession. Time was running out, and every second that passed could lead to irreversible consequences.

The next second, Zhang Xing fiercely grabbed Li Xianming's collar, his eyes burning with anger and anxiety, and asked directly in an anxious tone: "Li Xianming, I'll ask you one last time, did you tell him where the No. 055 case file was hidden? "

Li Xianming was nervous and flustered at the moment. His eyes were wandering. He nodded slightly at first, and then shook his head quickly. This ambiguous reaction made Zhang Xing's heart tighten instantly.

"I... I told him that the case file No. 055 was hidden in my office. Just before you came, he asked to go back to his office. At that time, I just thought that if he left, he would no longer interfere with my command here, so I agreed. Then he left, and I sent someone to escort him. "

"If he is the fake Director Shang as you expected, then he did not go to his office just now, but went to the case file No. 055 in my office..."

Zhang Xing felt lonely and disappointed. Although he had a bad premonition before, he still felt a deep sense of powerlessness when Li Xianming said the result in person.

He knew the importance of the case file No. 055. Once it fell into the hands of the enemy, the consequences would be disastrous.

Zhang Xing immediately said to Li Xianming: "Since you know that he went to your office and the target is the case file No. 055, why don't you send someone to chase him?"

At this moment, Li Xianming was completely panicked. As a commander, he should have made the right decision quickly in such an emergency. However, at this moment, his mind was blank and he completely lost his calmness and decisiveness.

Reminded by Zhang Xing's roar, Li XianmingMing finally woke up from his dream. He hurriedly took out the walkie-talkie and began to order each team to go to his office to chase the spy pretending to be Director Shang.

"Group One, go to my office immediately. There may be a suspicious person there. Be careful and don't let him escape. If you encounter resistance, you can take necessary measures."

Li Xianming's voice revealed tension and anxiety, and fine beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

"Group Two, you go from another direction to make sure nothing is missed. Pay attention to the surrounding situation and report any abnormalities immediately." While Li Xianming was giving orders, he quickly thought about various possible situations in his mind.

"Group Three, set up checkpoints at various key intersections to prevent suspicious people from escaping the branch. Be sure to strictly check every person passing by."

Li Xianming kept repeating the order to ensure that each team was clear about their tasks. His voice echoed in the command room, making the whole atmosphere more tense and depressing.

After receiving the order, the team members acted quickly. The sound of their footsteps and the response from the intercom intertwined to form a tense and orderly rhythm.

Zhang Xing stood aside, watching Li Xianming arrange the pursuit through the intercom, but his heart was full of confusion.

Because when he and his cousin contacted Li Xianming in the corridor in the direction of the control room, they clearly found that the radio signal inside the branch was damaged, resulting in signal interruption.

It has only been more than ten minutes since the interruption. How could the radio signal be repaired so quickly?

With doubts, after Li Xianming contacted all the teams, Zhang Xing stared at Li Xianming and asked in a serious tone:

"Captain Li, my cousin and I were on the way here, and the radio signal was interrupted. Did you have any problems with the signal?"

Li Xianming looked at Zhang Xing with a puzzled look on his face, and answered puzzledly:

"No, my walkie-talkie has always been normal, and there is no signal problem. What's wrong? Why is the signal on your side interrupted?"

In an instant, Zhang Xing felt a suffocating pressure.

If there is no problem with the radio signal of the entire branch, it can only mean that the area where he and his cousin were at the time had a radio signal interruption.

That is to say, the enemy did not destroy the radio signal of the entire branch, but only destroyed the radio signal in the area where he and his cousin were.

But if the enemy wants to do this, it means that he and his cousin's actions have always been under the surveillance of the other party.

The more Zhang Xing thought about it, the more complicated it became. He felt as if he was trapped in a huge mystery. He knew that now they had to find out how the enemy was monitoring them as soon as possible, otherwise they would always be in a passive situation.

Li Xianming was not stupid either. The question Zhang Xing just mentioned also made him confused, but he didn't have the time and energy to dwell on it. He was more concerned about what he should do next when the fake Director Shang had already gone to his office.

Li Xianming did not continue to ask about the wireless signal, but instead explained to Zhang Xing:

"Comrade Air, you don't have to worry too much. Although I made a big mistake, I think it's still in time. Although I told him that the No. 055 file was in my office, I didn't tell him the specific location."

"The No. 055 file is hidden in my safe. Without my fingerprint unlocking it, it will take him some time to open the safe, and he may not be able to guess that the No. 055 file is hidden in the safe."

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