shadow ambush

On the swaying train, Gu Fangcheng, Meng Xi, and Feng Zhe were nestled in the sleeping berths, and no one had entered the three berths opposite.Originally, Ma Youshan was supposed to be with them, but he didn't expect that Ma Youshan left them and went straight to the airport when they crossed the border.They didn't even know their whereabouts, so the three had no choice but to go back to school by themselves.

"You said Hades left in such a hurry, did you have any information?" Gu Fangcheng lay on the upper bunk with his hands behind his head, staring straight at the ceiling.

Meng Xi slept on the middle bunk under Gu Fangcheng, "I guess so, otherwise I wouldn't be in such a hurry." Before leaving, Ma Youshan also took the video of them outside the cave and the monitoring records of Qila and the doctor.

"I said it must be." Feng Zhe was sitting on the lower berth, holding instant noodles and muttering, "You two don't know when you go out, Ma Youshan didn't stay in the small courtyard for a few minutes at all. I checked the surveillance on the Burma Road, and I was stunned. Find his whereabouts."

"You are so courageous, you dare to do something in Myanmar?" Gu Fangcheng sighed, "If we miss and get caught, you have to take full responsibility."

"Tch, with their government's technology, if I can be found out, I will never touch a computer in my life." Feng Zhe said proudly, "You haven't seen it, their police surveillance system is so crude, just me When I looked around, I saw many people opened the back door, and the other party didn't repair it. That scene was called a wonderful scene."

"So weak?" Gu Fangcheng was a little surprised. Among other things, at least Myanmar's control over the border is not weak, and it still took a lot of effort for them to get in and out.

"The Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Border Affairs controlled by the military are naturally well-funded and well-managed. However, the police are not under the control of the military, so they are single and weak. It's good to be able to maintain order." Feng Zhe shook his head, these two days He has consulted a lot of internal materials in Myanmar and has a basic understanding of this country.

"You're right." Gu Fangcheng agreed, and it was only when he went to Myanmar that he truly felt the stability and strength of China.

The noise in the corridor gradually came, passengers kept passing by their door, the three of them silently kept their voices down, avoiding talking about sensitive topics.

"Boss, I have a question..." Feng Zhe said timidly after a long silence.He has always wanted to ask this question, but he couldn't find a good time.

Meng Xi was recalling the details of this operation in his mind, subconsciously said: "You ask."

Hearing that Feng Zhe wanted to ask Meng Xiaoxi a question, Gu Fangcheng immediately perked up and listened carefully with his ears froze.

"Boss, you said that when you were young, your family was a hunter, and you also helped your family go to and from the mountains frequently, so why...why didn't you fight back when others bullied you when you were young?"

If you are bullied, you should be beaten back. This is a matter of course. Even clay figurines are angry.Although Meng Xi is not impatient, he will still get angry when he is in a hurry.

Being poked at the most obscure pain in the center, Meng Xi slightly opened his mouth and took two deep breaths to calm down, "Because beating someone...you will lose money."

Hearing the trembling in Meng Xi's voice, Gu Fangcheng simply turned over and poked his head down, staring at Meng Xi with concern.

Meng Xi stared at Gu Fangcheng's flushed face because of the upside-down, and shook his head with a smile. It had happened many years ago, and he would be fine after he calmed down.

"That's something about the second grade of elementary school..." After a pause, Meng Xi began to talk steadily, "I just transferred to the third elementary school at that time, and I was not fluent in Mandarin, and I had a mountain accent. I always answered questions in class. Will be laughed at by the whole class."

A boy who just walked out of the mountains was treated as a joke by the whole class when he first came to school. He already had low self-esteem, so he naturally became more introverted.Gu Fangcheng felt a little distressed, he finally knew where the root cause of Meng Xi's reluctance to talk came from.

The sound of the train crackling on the track in the ear followed a steady rhythm, and Meng Xi's thoughts gradually sank, and he untied another shackle in his heart.

"One day during class, some of the little boys got together and blocked me in a corner, made fun of my accent, and laughed at me for being a country bumpkin. I couldn't bear it anymore, and punched them and scuffled..."

"Did you win?" Feng Zhe asked curiously.

Meng Xi chuckled, "Of course, I'm a full two years older than them, and I've been energetic since I was a child, so it's not a problem to beat up a few brats."

It was rare to hear Meng Xi so proud, Gu Fangcheng grinned, it seemed that he was not a thin and small boy, barely tall.

"And after that?"

"After that..." Meng Xi felt sad, "I was only nine years old at the time, and when I was angry, I didn't know how to handle it. I opened my mouth on the faces of several boys, and the teacher called the parents."

"Losing money?" Gu Fangcheng couldn't help interjecting.

"Well, I was standing outside the door. I only remember the forced smile on Uncle Zhang's face when he came out of the office, and then led me home. Later, I woke up in the middle of the night and heard Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang say, He said that he had lost a full 3000 yuan. He almost asked me to transfer to another school, but Uncle Zhang begged for a long time before he let it go."

"So dark?" Gu Fangcheng said angrily, what was the concept of 3000 yuan in those days, and even a fight with medical expenses would cost [-] yuan.

"Well, from that day on, no matter what happened in school, I told myself that I must never do anything again." Meng Xi said sadly.

"So it's like this..." Feng Zhe felt a little regretful, he shouldn't have brought up this topic and made Meng Xi feel sad, now that he's fine, he doesn't know how to break the deadlock.

Gu Fangcheng remained silent just like Meng Xi, with his lips tightly pursed. These heavy things that Meng Xi had carried since childhood made his heart ache, and his heart ached.For the sake of the so-called adult scruples, to suppress one's own nature, even if others bully you, you will not resist.

How hard it all is for a child...

Meng Xi looked sideways at the whizzing and flashing scenery outside the window, feeling a little dazed.During that whole year, there were no rich dishes on the table at home, and only on weekends, he would eat a bowl of meatballs, while Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang still ate steamed buns with pickled vegetables.

Meng Xi can still remember those parents pointing at him and scolding him, saying that he will beat people at this age, and he will not become a murderer when he grows up.

In order for the other party not to hold him accountable, to prevent him from being expelled, and for him to have Shunian, Uncle Zhang went to the door to make an apology. Uncle Zhang never told him about all this, but he overheard those children mentioning it.

So he must become a policeman and must return home.

To Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang, he cannot owe anything.

……

Starting from Yunnan and rushing to the capital, Ma Youshan, who was busy all the way, met Lei Yan at the airport.

"Xiaoyu has arrived, let's go." Lei Yan drove the car himself, without any assistants by his side.Ma Youshan spoke seriously in the email, and he dared not take it lightly.

A hint of complexity suddenly appeared in Ma Youshan's eyes, and he stared blankly at the familiar license plate in front of him.

"It's been four years, and the vultures should return to the pagoda." Lei Yan took Ma Youshan's shoulders and took the luggage from him, "You have been hiding for four years, and I gave you four years to calm down. After that, you can no longer be an ostrich .”

Ma Youshan sighed for a long time, subdued his heart and trembled, "Okay." Hunting Eagle, he hadn't heard this code name for a long, long time.

"Here."

A red square box was handed to his eyes, "It belongs to you, you can't hide it, and you can't avoid it."

Ma Youshan took the box with trembling hands and held it tightly in his palm. He had given everything to get this box and never gave up lightly.And when he left the Eagle Tower, he put it down, left it on Lei Yan's table, and returned this supreme honor.

Only he knew how sad and sad he felt at that moment.

He still remembers the excruciating pain of tearing out a piece of flesh and blood from his body to this day.

Gently opened the box, and a silver-gray badge lay quietly in it. The eagle, the eagle soaring into the sky and spreading its wings, stared at him with sharply carved eyes.Fingers slowly slid across the surface of the badge, refreshing the heart, suppressing the hot tears in Ma Youshan's heart.

"Hunting Eagle, it is your lifelong imprint." Lei Yan could no longer keep calm, and wrapped Ma Youshan in his arms.All the undercover agents he sent out were his brothers, the people he cared about most in his life.

Seeing them bleeding and sacrificing outside, even if they come back, they will not get a moment of peace. As the person in charge of the Eagle Pagoda, how can his heart not hurt... not hurt...

Leaning on Lei Yan's shoulder, hot tears soaked Lei Yan's skirt, Ma Youshan gradually calmed down, his shoulder no longer twitched.After a while, Ma Youshan straightened up as usual, as if nothing had happened before.

"Let's go."

"Ah."

Instead of going to the Eagle Tower, Lei Yan drove to a secluded apartment building on the outskirts of the capital, and drove straight into the basement without anyone witnessing all of this.

"Lei Chu, You Shan." Yang Xiaoyu was already waiting in the living room.

Lei Yan raised her eyebrows, why didn't see her for so long, Yang Xiaoyu called Ma Youshan a little closer, according to her psychological theory, this should be regarded as an improvement in the friendship relationship.

Directly ignoring Lei Yan's gossiping eyes, Yang Xiaoyu looked at Ma Youshan worriedly, returning to the familiar battle line, what impact on Ma Youshan's emotions, as Ma Youshan's attending doctor, she knew better than anyone else.

Feeling the eager gaze, Ma Youshan raised his eyelids and shook his head slightly at Yang Xiaoyu, expressing that he was fine.

The business is important, Yang Xiaoyu withdrew his eyes and focused on the information Ma Youshan brought back.

"According to my observations at the front line of Mengla, Xuanlong has a batch of goods in stock, waiting to be transported to the mainland." Ma Youshan's export was earth-shattering.

Lei Yan narrowed his eyes, Ma Youshan's information coincided with the analysis results of Tali, "Quantity?"

"A ton."

Yang Xiaoyu calmed down. The three of them knew that Yiton was just an outpost, and the drug war in Myanmar, which had been subdued for a long time, was about to start again.

"Xiaoyu..." Lei Yan sighed inwardly, the plan would never catch up with the changes, "They can't wait any longer."

Yang Xiaoyu and Ma Youshan looked at each other, they both knew who Lei Yan was talking about.

Gu Fangcheng and Meng Xi!

No.90 six-stop choice

In the living room of the villa, the three of them fell into a silence that they did not want to break.For three years, they secretly cultivated Gu Fangcheng and Meng Xi for a full three years.In the Southwest Police Academy, they were almost far away from the business of Griffin Tower, and their hearts and minds were only focused on the two of them.

This is a big gamble, using their time to bet that these two young people can achieve their goals and fulfill their unfinished ideals.

"These two children are only in their early 20s..." Lei Yan sighed suddenly.

Yang Xiaoyu turned her head and looked out the window, "Gu Fangcheng, 21; Meng Xi, 23."

"Alas..." Lei Yan kneaded the bridge of her nose twice, feeling a little depressed.Another two young people joined this battle line. In order to provide most people with a safe living environment and the freedom to pursue their dreams, countless people in the Eagle Tower scrambled to fall into this man-eating world. Can't break free.

Ma Youshan lowered his eyelids indifferently, some things must be done by someone, and it will not treat you preferentially or cherish you just because of your age.On the contrary, it will show a more cruel side in front of you, and you need to grit your teeth and bear it.

"Let's talk about Qila first, and we'll decide on the candidate." Seeing that Yang Xiaoyu and Ma Youshan looked away from each other, Lei Yan sighed again, "Youshan, tell me about the situation in Myanmar."

Ma Youshan took two breaths to stabilize his mood, and said solemnly: "There is not much difference with the situation in the ministry. In recent years, Mengla's drug line has been controlled by Minsheng, who is Minxi behind him. They both control Yes, there is also the gateway to the mainland, the Qishan Corridor."

Ma Youshan walked aside and dispatched the border map, "According to the conversation between Qila and the doctor, Chayan should find a new transportation channel, so as to abolish the importance of the Qishan Corridor, and regain Mengla and Mainland market."

"New transportation channel..." Yang Xiaoyu murmured, seemingly thoughtful.

"He should be talking about Wujiu." Lei Yan said calmly, blurting out the name for the first time.

Ma Youshan frowned slightly. Being able to serve as a person code-named Jiu in the Jiu Pagoda, he knew about the same in the past few years, and there was no Wu Jiu on the list.

"Wujiu is an undercover agent we released three years ago. And he has a transportation network covering the whole country and the qualification to transport dangerous chemicals." Seeing Ma Youshan's confusion, Yang Xiaoyu explained softly.

"Looking at the recent developments in the mainland, Wujiu should be the only candidate who can provide a new transportation network." Lei Yan said with certainty that Jiuta's control over the domestic situation is naturally far superior to that of foreign countries. Contact, he will know.

Suppress the doubts about Wujiu in your heart, don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked, Ma Youshan naturally understands the rules. "Since Wujiu is one of us, according to Cha Yan's behavior habits, he will definitely sneak into the mainland and conduct inspections on Wujiu. After all, even if it is only a ton of cargo, Xuanlong's loss will not be small."

"No." Yang Xiaoyu shook her head, "This ton of goods should be a gift from Chayan to Wujiu. No matter which joint has a problem, Wujiu can't escape suspicion."

Lei Yan nodded secretly, he agreed with Yang Xiaoyu's perception of Cha Yan.Chayan was able to sit in the position of deputy head of the inspection team of the Hyunlong Group, and at the age of 35, it is enough to show his ability.Qila, an old man with sufficient weight in the Xuanlong Group, was under surveillance and investigated by Chayan after losing a batch of goods four years ago, without saving any face.

"Chayan is suspicious by nature, and his inspection ability is very strong. Once we get this ton of cargo, it will be too difficult for Wujiu to hide it..." Ma Youshan said worriedly. On the way here, he only thought of borrowing them The intelligence intercepted all this batch of goods, and it was unexpected that there were no eagles.

Yang Xiaoyu also frowned, letting this batch of goods enter the market was a price they couldn't afford.However, Wujiu's identity must not be exposed is also a thorny issue.

"Doubt must be swallowed, but it can't fall on Wujiu's head. His status is too important to us." Lei Yan said in a deep voice, "We still have to notify the local police and arrest him. As for Chayan, we can only Be careful..."

"Ding!"

Lei Yan's cell phone vibrated suddenly, and she picked it up calmly.Ma Youshan and Yang Xiaoyu saw the person in charge of the Eagle Pagoda gradually frowning and pursing his lips tightly.

"Lei Chu." Intuition told Yang Xiaoyu that the news was related to them.

"Chayan has entered the country." Lei Yan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness in her heart. In this world, you are always afraid of something. "The goal should be to be free from eagles."

Yang Xiaoyu lowered her head and smiled wryly. God is always like this. He will never give you enough time to prepare. He will only continue to force you to struggle to survive in desperation.

"Xiaoyu, who do you want?" Lei Yan asked.

"If it is a year later, I will tell you without hesitation, choose Gu Fangcheng. But now, I will choose...Meng Xi."

Ma Youshan took a step forward and said sharply, "I don't agree."

Unexpectedly blocked, Lei Yan and Yang Xiaoyu looked at him in bewilderment, wanting to know his reason.

Feeling the weight of the gaze on his shoulders, Ma Youshan almost gritted his teeth, "I don't agree with Meng Xi going!"

Ma Youshan is the person who personally trained Gu Fangcheng and Meng Xi, so Lei Yan naturally had to refer to his opinion, "Old Ma, you know that there is a reason to object." Yang Xiaoyu chose Meng Xi, but Ma Youshan insisted on opposing it, and the two disagreed. , he was very difficult to deal with.

Yang Xiaoyu thought about it for a while, and then she understood why Ma Youshan lost control of his emotions and why Ma Youshan directly objected.After figuring out the joints, Yang Xiaoyu stopped talking, but walked to the side and sat down, watching Ma Youshan quietly.

Ma Youshan took a deep breath, "The selected person is actually used as a shield for Wujiu, right?" He has never read the first half of the Shadow Ambush Project. Gu Fangcheng and Meng Xi are not clear about the tasks they will perform in the future.

However, the appearance of Wujiu today, including the fact that the chess piece fell on the chessboard three years ago, all told him that the chess game had already been laid out four years ago.He is a pawn, Gu Fangcheng and Meng Xi are also a pawn.The fate that belongs to them has already been written down.

"If you insist on understanding it this way, yes. I can also tell you that Meng Xi and Gu Fangcheng's future code names will be Yingjiu. Yingjiu is the shadow of Wujiu, and they will bear all the dangers for Wujiu."

"Then I don't agree with Meng Xi even more!" Ma Youshan's eyes were bloodshot, and he stared at Lei Yan stubbornly, and he couldn't get over it.

"Reason." Lei Yan replied calmly, "Old Ma, you know, I need a reason." While speaking, Lei Yan glanced at Yang Xiaoyu who was sitting next to her, and saw that she hadn't moved at all. , I feel a little sad in my heart, so you understand why.

Ma Youshan's fists were hanging by his side, and his whole body was trembling uncontrollably, as if he was enduring the most tormenting battle between heaven and man in his heart.

"Yang Xiaoyu is the direct person in charge of the Shadow Ambush Project. According to the regulations, I need to respect her opinion." Lei Yan said softly.

"Because Meng Xi will die!"

The reason kept in his heart finally blurted out, Ma Youshan seemed to have been drained of all his strength, staggered two steps back and fell to sit on the sofa, with his head deeply buried in his knees, his hands tightly hugging his head, with a trace of Nasal voice said: "Because Meng Xi goes, he will die..."

Yang Xiaoyu's heart felt wet, and her eye sockets began to moisten. This was the real pain that weighed on Ma Youshan's heart.The fear of death and the fear of not being able to die are intertwined in Ma Youshan's heart.

"...Gu Fangcheng goes, he will choose to give up at the most dangerous moment. Even if the mission fails and his identity is exposed, he at least...at least can survive, Lei Chu, do you understand?" Ma Youshan grabbed the lapel of his chest, His lips twitched, "Too many sacrifices, too many sacrifices are not remembered, too many sacrifices are meaningless, Eagle Tower... can no longer die..."

Lei Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the emotional surge in his chest.Ma Youshan's sad words touched the deepest pain in his heart. After the lightning operation, the eagle tower was almost riddled with holes, and almost no news of every undercover agent sent out.

It's not that they can't die, but they can't just die in such an unclear way.

"But..." Lei Yan sat down beside Ma Youshan, and lightly patted his shoulder, "You know, Meng Xi's success rate is higher than that of Gu Fangcheng."

Gu Fangcheng has an out-of-the-box temper and shows off his loyalty. If he is the main body to carry out undercover missions, he is naturally the best candidate.His reverse thinking can often find life in the line of life and death.

But no, the mission of Shadow Vulture is not like this.

Shadow Vulture is just a shadow, fulfilling the tasks that Wujiu couldn't accomplish due to his status limitation; blocking the suspicion from the enemy for Wujiu; even, dying for Wujiu...

Meng Xi has a calm personality, usually taciturn, and even has a bit of low self-esteem, so he is the best candidate to become a shadow vulture.

He can see this, Yang Xiaoyu can see it, so can Ma Youshan!

"Old Ma, when you joined the police force, you said something." Lei Yan said softly.

Ma Youshan was stunned for a moment, as if a cluster of electric currents hit his mind in his body, he murmured: "There are some things that have to be done..." In the past, he chose to join without hesitation, and made bold words, and he will never regret it in the future.

Does he... regret it now?

"Yeah, we're old and we can't make decisions for their young people. Let Meng Xi decide for himself." Lei Yan's eyes fell on the screen, and Meng Xi and Gu Fangcheng's youthful faces , "If he refuses, the second choice is Gu Fangcheng..."