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692: He was arrested at the previous station.

"Vice Mayor Liu, three Experts haven't arrived yet..."

Xiao Niannian said with a serious expression.

Hearing this, Vice Mayor Liu's expression also turned serious.

It was almost six o'clock, why were there still three Experts who hadn't arrived? Seeing Xiao Niannian wink at her, Vice Mayor Liu immediately said,

"You all wait outside first."

Everyone walked outside, and Vice Mayor Liu's tone became a bit anxious.

"Niannian, did something happen?"

Xiao Niannian replied,

"Aunt Chen, three Experts went missing on the train..."

What?

Vice Mayor Liu looked at Xiao Niannian in surprise.

Didn't those units send people to accompany these Experts? And the Railway Police Officers on the train were also notified to pay special attention to those people, so how could they go missing?

And the Railway Police Officer on the train had been notified to pay special attention to those people, so how could they go missing?

"Now the Public Security comrades and our Team Members have gone to the train station to understand the situation..."

After listening to Xiao Niannian, Vice Mayor Chen said,

"I'll report this matter to the higher-ups..."

Vice Mayor Liu immediately went to the adjacent office to make a call.

Ten minutes later, Vice Mayor Liu walked back.

"The instructions from above are to keep this matter under wraps for now, just say they were delayed by other matters... After the meeting, your people are requested to help escort these Experts back..."

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian nodded.

"Aunt Chen, I'll talk to Lu Jing and Comrade Xiao about this... For the escort, please speak with the Captain..."

"Okay."

Vice Mayor Liu nodded, spoke with Xiao Niannian for a while longer, and then walked outside.

Xiao Niannian stood guard at the entrance with her Team Members. Around nine o'clock, she called a few Team Members to patrol with her.

They first walked around outside, then returned to the Guesthouse. This Guesthouse was actually more like a large hotel, with a hundred rooms. Some of the rooms didn't have washing facilities; there was a dedicated bathhouse for showering.

The Experts from the Military Factory were arranged in the best rooms, which all had toilets and showers.

The hot water in this Guesthouse was supplied continuously 24 hours a day.

Xiao Niannian walked down the first-floor corridor, listening to the conversations from various rooms.

Some room doors were open, with other Researchers visiting and chatting, while others were reminiscing.

Other room doors were closed, some with two comrades from the same unit attending the meeting.

"Comrade Yang, I didn't expect to see you here, what a stroke of luck..."

"I have a question, and I'd like Comrade Zhou to answer it..."

There was nothing unusual on the first floor, so Xiao Niannian led her Team Members to the second floor.

As soon as they reached the second floor, Xiao Niannian heard snoring coming from one of the rooms.

This comrade is quite interesting, sleeping so early.

"This Guesthouse is truly extraordinary, isn't it the best Guesthouse in Yangcheng?"

"I didn't expect to see so many important figures at this conference."

"They are all well-known comrades in the industry..."

"I heard that we might even get to see the Researchers from the Military Factory this time. The four most famous appliances nowadays are produced by the Yangcheng Military Factory and a few other Military Factories..."

"My family also bought that refrigerator, and I must say, it's really good."

"Last time I tried to disassemble the refrigerator, I found the internal structure to be very unusual, and there were some parts that simply couldn't be disassembled. I almost broke it..."

Xiao Niannian heard several comrades discussing these appliances.

"It would be great if I could meet the appliance Researcher from the Military Factory this time. I'd like to ask him a few questions..."

"Don't even think about it. Such a talented person is a treasure; how could he possibly answer your questions..."

"Why hasn't comrade Xie arrived yet? The last time I met him, I said I'd treat him to a meal next time we met?"

"That's right, wasn't it said to check in before six? It's already nine now..."

"Maybe they've already arrived, but it's too late in the evening, so they're resting..."

"Possibly."

Hearing the broadcast, the comrades who were talking all fell silent.

"This is broadcast time. After 10 PM, please return to your rooms to rest. Except for using the restroom, please do not walk in the corridors at other times..."

"Breakfast starts at 6:50 AM and lasts until 8 AM. The meeting begins at 8:30 AM..."

After the broadcast ended, many comrades walked towards their rooms.

When Xiao Niannian reached the third floor, she saw Team Members standing guard not far away.

Not far from here were the rooms of the military Researchers, and there were comrades specifically assigned to stand guard in three shifts at the stairwell.

"Captain Xiao."

"Mm."

Xiao Niannian heard several Old Comrades chatting in a room not far away.

"Ten o'clock for rest, still over forty minutes."

"Niannian, that child probably hasn't finished her work yet."

Upon hearing a knock at the door, the comrades inside immediately spoke.

"Who is it?"

"It's me."

Hearing Xiao Niannian's voice, the door immediately opened. The six comrades inside, four Old Comrades and two middle-aged comrades, all looked at Xiao Niannian with smiles.

Xiao Niannian greeted them.

"Grandma Ye, Grandpa Huang..."

"Niannian, we were just saying how busy you must be today."

"Hello Niannian!"

Xiao Niannian closed the door and talked with these comrades for half an hour.

Afterward, they all returned to their own rooms.

Xiao Niannian also left the room. When she reached the stairwell, she instructed her Team Members.

"The four of you must guard this place well; there must be no mistakes."

"Yes."

When Xiao Niannian reached the first floor, she saw eight Team Members still guarding the entrance. The other Team Members had gone to the adjacent room to rest.

And at the stairwell not far away, as well as several other locations, there were also Team Members on guard.

Xiao Niannian looked at her watch; several hours had passed, and there was still no news of the three Experts.

The situation was becoming more complicated!

Are these Experts even still alive?

"Captain Xiao, phone."

Hearing the Team Member at the office door call her, Xiao Niannian walked over.

Xiao Niannian picked up the phone.

"Hello."

"Niannian."

It was Lu Jing's voice on the phone.

"How's the situation?"

"We've found a lead. They were indeed abducted at the previous stop. Two of the people accompanying them for protection were drugged, and one was seriously injured..."

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian's face grew serious.

"The previous stop was Qingyuan. Our Team Members have already gone there to search, and comrades from State Security and Public Security have also rushed over..."

"Are you in Qingyuan now too?"

Hearing his wife's words, Lu Jing replied,

"Old Zhang led a team and rushed over. I'll be back at the Guesthouse later."

Hearing that he was returning to the Guesthouse, Xiao Niannian hummed in affirmation.

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