Spy Wars: Strong Agents Who Are Ruthless and Talk Little

Chapter 171: Rashly questioning him will only lead to more unnecessary conflicts

On the way to the rendezvous, Su Ming's emotions were extremely complicated. He gripped his weapon tightly, his mind constantly calculating every next step. He knew that this operation would not only test his professional abilities, but also his mental fortitude.

When they arrived at the rendezvous point, a deathly silence reigned. Su Ming and his team cloaked in darkness, patiently awaiting the appearance of "Plum Blossom." As time ticked by, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, everyone's nerves on edge, as if the slightest disturbance would trigger a devastating explosion.

Finally, at the appointed time, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness and approached the meeting point. Su Ming's gaze instantly locked onto that figure. His heartbeat quickened, yet his gaze remained calm. He knew this could be the "Plum Blossom" they had been waiting for.

The enemy seemed oblivious to the ambush and continued on their planned route. But just as the two sides were about to make contact, Su Ming suddenly sensed something amiss—the enemy's movements were a bit overly cautious, their steps slightly hesitant. This gave him a bad feeling.

"It's a trick!" Su Ming suddenly became alert. He reacted quickly and whispered to his team members, "Retreat!"

However, it was too late. A sharp whistle pierced the night sky, and then, countless gunshots suddenly shot out from the surrounding buildings, frantically sweeping towards them. Clearly, this was an elaborate trap, and they had fallen into the enemy's trap!

Su Ming immediately led his team to seek cover and launch a counterattack. Gunfire and explosions mingled in the darkness, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder. The enemy was well-prepared and their firepower was fierce, and Su Ming's team soon found themselves in a difficult battle.

But even in such a dangerous situation, Su Ming remained calm. He quickly analyzed the enemy's deployment and searched for a breakthrough. After a moment, he discovered a relatively weak line of defense and immediately ordered his team to concentrate their firepower to break through.

After a fierce battle, Su Ming's team finally managed to break through, but they also suffered heavy losses. Su Ming also suffered several injuries, but he endured the pain and commanded his team to continue retreating.

After returning to safety, Su Ming reclined in a chair, sweat dripping down his forehead. The previous battle had nearly drained him of his strength, but he had no time to rest, his mind still mulling over the details of the operation. He knew the failure of this operation was no accident; the enemy seemed to be fully aware of their plans, indicating that "Plum Blossom" was still within their ranks, continuing to provide intelligence to the enemy.

This time, they revealed even more details of their actions. Su Ming realized that the enemy had their sights firmly fixed on him, and any misstep could lead to even greater losses.

"Looks like we need to speed things up," Su Ming secretly resolved, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that to completely eliminate "Plum Blossom," he had to do so at all costs. He took a deep breath, calmed his inner turmoil, stood up, and prepared to continue his battle against the invisible gunpowder.

Over the next few days, Su Ming intensified his scrutiny of Juntong's internal affairs. He wouldn't let go of any minor anomalies. He also intensified his interception and decryption of enemy telegrams, attempting to uncover more clues about "Plum Blossom."

Finally, he captured a key piece of information in a coded telegram. The telegram mentioned that "Meihua" would obtain Juntong's latest battle plan at an internal meeting and planned to pass the intelligence on after the meeting.

Su Ming's talents were fully demonstrated in a series of missions, and his name gradually spread within Juntong. However, because of this, he also felt pressure and hostility from all sides. This was especially true among those agents who had already established a certain position within Juntong. They felt threatened by Su Ming's rise, and their deep-seated unease gradually turned into jealousy and hostility.

Every day after work, Su Ming would feel a few cold eyes lingering behind him. He knew that some of these eyes admired him, some were jealous of him, and some were even suspicious of him. This complex situation kept him on his toes. After all, in the world of espionage, no one could be completely trusted.

One day, when Su Ming walked into the conference room, the air seemed heavier than ever. Several senior executives sat on either side of the long table, looking at him with varying expressions. The meeting was originally to discuss the progress of the recent mission, but the moment Su Ming entered, he sensed an undercurrent of oppression.

"Su Ming, your performance has been outstanding." A senior executive sitting in the main seat said with a somewhat cold tone, "However, there are some things we still need to learn more about."

Su Ming was slightly startled, his inner alarm bells ringing, but he remained calm on the surface. He knew that in such a situation, any emotional fluctuations would be exploited by the other party.

"Excuse me, is there anything I need to know?" Su Ming asked respectfully, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Another senior official took over, a hint of suspicion in his tone. "We've heard that you've been unusually perceptive in recent operations, seemingly fully aware of the enemy's movements. This is somewhat... curious."

Su Ming sneered inwardly. It seemed they had begun to doubt his abilities. As early as when he displayed this "identity attribute" ability, he knew it would eventually attract some attention, but he hadn't expected it to come so soon.

"This is just the accumulation of years of spy warfare experience." Su Ming said calmly, "Each of us is constantly improving our abilities to better complete the mission. My acumen is simply a high level of alertness to the environment."

The senior executives exchanged glances, seemingly unconvinced by his explanation. However, they didn't press the issue further. After all, Su Ming's contributions were obvious, and rashly questioning him would only lead to more unnecessary conflict.

The meeting continued, but Su Ming could sense several pairs of eyes fixed on him, searching for flaws. After the meeting, he left the room alone, his steps steady and powerful, yet his heart was like a churning undercurrent beneath the surface of the sea.

Walking down the corridor of Juntong headquarters, Su Ming couldn't help but recall the meeting. The expressions of the higher-ups, the subtle shifts in tone, all hinted at something ominous. He understood that he had become an "outcast" in the eyes of some, and in this system, such outcasts often became targets of exclusion, even elimination.

"I must be more careful." Su Ming warned himself in his heart and then quickened his pace.