Luo Qi nodded in agreement while also pondering.
"If your analysis holds, then just now, if someone really came to pick them up, the two of us would have taken action, and their plan would have succeeded. But the outcome is different from what we expected, or you could say they wasted a great opportunity."
"That’s also what I can’t figure out, it completely defies logic," Xiao Bing said.
"There’s another important detail we can’t overlook," Luo Qi said:
"While they were waiting for someone at the shore, they kept making phone calls. I counted it, they dialed five times in total, with an average duration of about 30 seconds, which means every call was connected."
After pausing for a moment, Luo Qi continued:
"If one of the calls had told them that today’s plan was canceled, they wouldn’t have continued waiting and would have definitely left at the first opportunity."
While speaking, Luo Qi pointed at the computer again, saying:
"After they came back, they were still waiting by the shore, which indicates that the original plan wasn’t canceled, and the other side kept them waiting for updates. To sum up, the other side didn’t stop the plan and kept them waiting here!"
"It’s strange, they know that once there’s any action, we would definitely show up, yet they missed such an opportunity," Xiao Bing said:
"If for some uncontrollable reason, they were delayed and couldn’t make it at the agreed time, they should have set a different time. It doesn’t make sense to keep making the other side wait like this, it’s too low-level."
The two of them looked at Lin Yi simultaneously.
When the problem reaches a deadlock, Lin Yi is their pillar.
"Your analysis is very reasonable, and it’s quite likely," Lin Yi affirmed their analysis, saying:
"But they didn’t make a move, nor did they show up, which means there must be some reason preventing them from appearing."
"The reason for them not daring to show up?"
The two exchanged a glance, and Luo Qi said:
"This isn’t the island, what could there be to make those lawless people wary?"
"It’s possible they know I came, this is the only answer I can think of," Lin Yi said softly.
"You?"
The two were puzzled.
"Once you two took action, I would definitely intervene and their plan would naturally fail," Lin Yi said in a low voice.
"But the question is, how would they know you are by our side? With your skills, it would have been impossible for you to be discovered on the way here."
Luo Qi analyzed methodically:
"Not knowing you’re here and still not appearing is indeed puzzling."
"No, it’s possible!" Xiao Bing said:
"Perhaps before coming, Lin Bro’s whereabouts were already exposed."
"Damn, how could you doubt Lin Bro’s capability? Are you looking to get kicked out?"
"What Xiao Bing said is possible," Lin Yi said:
"If the analysis holds, then my whereabouts must have been exposed, and there are many ways this could have happened. Otherwise, such a bizarre situation wouldn’t occur."
As he spoke, Lin Yi looked out the window and said in a low voice:
"But given today’s circumstances, it’s no longer possible to find useful information."
Lin Yi’s words deflated Luo Qi, who threw the computer to the side.
"Things are getting more interesting."
Xiao Bing nodded, saying, "In summary, the seven of us have the data, so the target of this operation is us seven. The main aim tonight wasn’t those two researchers, but instead us two. Perhaps due to Lin Bro’s disclosed whereabouts, the other side dared not make a move, leading to tonight’s events."
"Essentially correct," Luo Qi said.
"Let’s stop analyzing this," Lin Yi said:
"Call the others and make sure they stay cautious."
"Got it."
The three of them almost simultaneously took out their phones. After powering them on, seeing the dozens of missed calls on the screen, Lin Yi’s face changed dramatically.
The development of the situation seems worse than he imagined.
...
GK Bar is a tranquil bar in Zhong Hai.
Due to its relatively remote location, the business has always been lukewarm, but it survives due to its tranquility.
In a corner of the bar sat a burly man.
The chair beneath him seemed perilously fragile, as if it could break at any moment.
From afar, his robust physique seemed like a black bear sitting there.
As a result, a few surrounding tables remained empty; in such a tranquil place, no one wanted to sit next to him, fearing it would spoil the atmosphere.
Even the bar’s overall ambiance was made bizarre by his presence.
At this moment, the bar’s atmosphere suddenly stirred.