RPAGF Chapter 392: Fog on the East Pier
Chapter 392: Fog on the East Pier
Just then, the sound of hurried horse hooves could be heard in the distance, suggesting reinforcements were arriving. Everyone immediately held their breath, their gaze fixed on the approaching figure.
"It's Li Sheng's troops!" someone whispered. Su Ming couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Li Sheng finally fulfilled his previous promise.
However, as the reinforcements arrived, Su Ming noticed something unusual. Li Sheng's troops were acting strangely on the battlefield. Instead of following the planned defensive line, they charged directly towards the enemy's strongest position.
"Li Sheng!" Su Ming's voice was almost forced out through gritted teeth. He immediately rushed towards Li Sheng's team, trying to stop it. But no matter how he shouted, Li Sheng still didn't turn around, as if completely ignoring his existence.
Su Ming's doubts erupted at this moment. He felt a deep sense of betrayal. Li Sheng, who had always cared for his comrades, seemed to have become a stranger at this moment. He knew the enemy was powerful, so why did he lead his troops to attack the enemy's core position?
"What are you doing?" Su Ming chased after him angrily and grabbed Li Sheng's shoulders.
Li Sheng finally turned his head, a faint smile in his eyes. "I've already told you, Su Ming, you will know."
These words seemed to unravel a huge mystery. Su Ming felt dizzy and dazed, unable to endure the pain and confusion in his heart any longer. At this moment, he realized that the secret behind Li Sheng had long since exceeded his original imagination.
Su Ming clutched the letter tightly in his hand, his eyes deep. Outside, the wind and rain raged. He stood in the dim room, his expression expressionless. This secret letter contained the mission instructions that had just arrived from above. Its few lines determined the direction of his actions for the next few weeks.
He was a spy for the Military Control Commission, constantly lurking within the enemy ranks to gather intelligence. Beneath his seemingly gentle exterior, his heart had long been honed to steel. Amidst darkness, he strived to maintain his inner light. He knew that in this silent struggle, any slack could have fatal consequences, and every step he took was precarious.
"Su Ming." A voice suddenly called from outside the door. It was his partner, Shen Ling, also sent by the Military Control Commission to liaise with him. In this city, the only person they could trust was each other. Shen Ling walked in, a hint of anxiety on her face. "Just received news that the enemy seems to have noticed. Our identities are at risk of being exposed."
Su Ming's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing this, but his heart remained as calm as the ocean as he rapidly calculated possible countermeasures. He turned and tossed the letter into the candlelight. Only after watching the note crumble into ashes did he slowly speak, "It seems we don't have much time left."
Shen Ling seemed a little anxious: "Do you have a plan?"
"It's unclear, but the most important thing right now is to ensure the safe delivery of the intelligence we have." Su Ming's voice was calm, as if this were just an ordinary matter. Deep down, he had already prepared for the worst. Years of undercover experience told him that this operation would be full of uncertainties, and these uncertainties could very well mean the difference between his life and death and Shen Ling's.
The city they inhabit is turbulent, with spies on both sides, like shadows in the night, poised to pounce on the other's throat at any moment. Su Ming's mission is to completely thwart the enemy's plans. But before that, he must first escape the current crisis.
"We have to move," Su Ming said as he quickly sorted through the documents on his desk. "We need to leave here under cover of darkness. We can't stay here any longer." He glanced back at Shen Ling, his eyes gleaming with determination. "We have to ensure this intelligence is safely delivered to the next contact point."
Shen Ling nodded and sprang into action. The two of them divided the work in tacit agreement, and within ten minutes, they had finished packing. They left through the back door with familiarity, walking down the alley toward the safe house in the south of the city. Night engulfed the city like thick ink, broken only by the occasional flash of a flashlight. Their steps were light and swift, like two ghosts moving through the night.
However, a loud clatter of footsteps could be heard at the intersection ahead. Su Ming's ears twitched, and he immediately stopped, raising his hand to signal Shen Ling to stop as well. They hid in the shadows to the side, only to see several patrolling guards searching the street, clearly searching for someone.
"It seems that the enemy has got our clues." Shen Ling whispered, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
Su Ming pursed his lips, his brow furrowed slightly. The situation was worse than he'd anticipated; the enemy had clearly mobilized even greater forces to blockade the entire city. He quickly assessed the situation and whispered, "Let's go around through the underground sewers. That way we can avoid the patrols." Shen Ling nodded, and the two of them quickly ran toward a nearby manhole.
The sewer was pitch black, filled with a pungent, damp smell. The sound of water beneath his feet was particularly loud in the gloom. Su Ming groped his way forward, his mind racing with thoughts of his next plan. Not only did they have to face pursuit from the enemy, but they also had to remain vigilant to prevent the emergence of any traitors.
A few minutes later, they finally passed through the underground tunnel and returned to the surface. As soon as they stepped onto the muddy street, Su Ming's phone vibrated. It was an encrypted message with only one sentence: "East Pier, be ready for pickup at dawn tomorrow."
Su Ming took a deep breath, and instantly understood—this was an urgent notice from his superiors, requiring them to relocate to the East Pier as soon as possible. This also meant that their operation had entered its final stage.
"Let's go to the dock." Su Ming made a decisive decision, his eyes firm and deep.
However, the enemy's relentless pressure made the situation increasingly tense. To protect the safe delivery of the intelligence, Su Ming and Shen Ling were forced to take a riskier approach. They disguised themselves and blended in with a group of freight workers preparing to board the ship.
At dawn, fog shrouded the East Pier. Su Ming and Shen Ling hid in the crowd, their eyes constantly scanning their surroundings. Amidst this chaos, they needed to find their secret contact. However, time ticked by, and the contact still hadn't appeared.
"We may have been tricked." Shen Ling reminded in a low voice.
"No, this is more like an enemy trap." Su Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind already forming a conclusion. He noticed several unfamiliar figures looming in the crowd, clearly monitoring their every move. The enemy had clearly anticipated their plan and set a tight trap.