Fang Cheng’s mind was filled with doubts, and he turned to consider another important issue. Logically speaking, with the Special Search Team’s strength, even without direct evidence, it would be sufficient to conduct comprehensive surveillance and infiltration of Noah Pharmaceutical. But judging by the intelligence from Xiao Shuai, it seemed that no trace of official personnel had been found at all. Are they afraid of alerting the enemy? Or are they waiting for the perfect time to launch a surprise attack? New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on NoveIＦire.net Fang Cheng’s brow slightly furrowed. Countless thoughts flashed rapidly through his mind. The ticking of the second hand on the wall clock sounded softly like "tick-tock, tick-tock," particularly clear in the silent room. It was as if the footsteps of time were pounding on one’s heart step by step. While silently awaiting news of the other party’s appearance, Fang Cheng suddenly recalled something Chen Chen had mentioned before. The Noah Organization was facing a major upheaval involving high-level maneuvering that could change the fate of the East Capital. A bold guess emerged uncontrollably from his heart. Perhaps, Noah Pharmaceutical’s involvement was so extensive that its sensitivity surpassed the jurisdiction of the East Capital’s Special Search Team. Gao Jin, this investigator, might not have received formal authorization from his superiors; everything he was doing now was acting on his own. Therefore, strictly speaking, Cheng Jiashu was not working with the official Special Search Team but rather with Gao Jin’s "private team." Fang Cheng’s eyes lit up, and the chaotic clues gradually became clear. This way, many things made sense. They couldn’t mobilize large-scale official forces for comprehensive surveillance, nor could they conduct investigations openly. All they could do was lurk in the dark like lone wolves, relying on limited manpower and resources, to find opportunities to sneak in and steal intelligence data. This also explained why Cheng Jiashu risked exposing himself to invite him, an outsider, to join the action plan. Because they were indeed short-handed. "If that’s really the case..." Fang Cheng’s eyes suddenly became sharp. Then his original plan would have to be adjusted accordingly. As he pondered whether to contact Cheng Jiashu again to probe for information. At this moment, the phone on the coffee table suddenly rang. The flashing number on the screen was Xiao Shuai’s. Seeing this, Fang Cheng immediately walked over, picked up the phone, and pressed the answer button. On the other end of the line came Xiao Shuai’s deliberately lowered voice: "Chairman, it’s already 8:30 in the evening, and Chen Chen hasn’t come out of the building yet." "I just asked Secretary Liu, and he said that the other officials called for the meeting haven’t come out either!" Fang Cheng’s eyes flashed slightly upon hearing this. Before the spiritual link was interrupted earlier, he had instructed Xiao Shuai to keep an eye on the movements of those attending the meeting in the Noah Building. Nearing half a day had passed, and they still hadn’t been released; the answer was self-evident. The internal purge and scrutiny within the Noah Organization had reached a critical climax. They would rather risk alerting the enemy than let any potential instability within their organization slip from their grasp. The uncertainty was about Chen Chen’s current status and whether he had been exposed. And what action would the Noah Organization take next? Would this affect Cheng Jiashu and Gao Jin’s plan? Recalling the previous speculations, Fang Cheng’s eyes tightened, and he proceeded to say: "A Ren, do you remember the woman I asked you to keep an eye on before?" Xiao Shuai immediately responded: "It’s that long-haired female researcher. Do you have any instructions, Chairman?" "Find a reliable opportunity." Fang Cheng commanded in a deep voice: "Find a way to slip a note to her secretly. But remember, you must not expose yourself; it’s best to have someone else do it." Xiao Shuai’s mind shivered slightly, sensing the gravity in the Chairman’s tone. This was no longer a simple surveillance task but a call to take the initiative. His adrenaline began to surge, and he was filled with excitement as his mind raced. After a brief consideration, he quickly replied: "Rest assured, Chairman!" "Those two guys dressed as security guards at the building entrance, called A Fei and A Bao, have a good relationship with me; they often curry favor." "They’re clever, and if I ask them to handle it, they’ll get the job done seamlessly, without anyone knowing." "For instance, pretending to bump into her accidentally or helping her pick up something she dropped, slipping the note into her bag unwittingly, guaranteeing perfection!" Fang Cheng was satisfied with his response speed, then added: "The note should only say, ’Where did Shijima Gorou go?’, just those seven words, nothing more." To prevent Xiao Shuai — who was half-illiterate — from spelling the name wrong, Fang Cheng deliberately slowed down his speech, teaching him word by word. "The true ’zhen’, the island’s ’dao’, five-six-seven-eight’s ’wu’, the talented gentleman’s ’lang’, got it?" Xiao Shuai silently recited it once in his mind, etched those seven words and their spelling firmly into his brain. "I understand, Chairman, I promise to complete the mission!" The call ended, and the room returned to silence. Fang Cheng paused for a moment, then walked back to the window, hands in his trouser pockets. His gaze pierced through the endless night, as if he could see the towering Noah Building. Cui Xiuying was a stone he had cast to seek the way. Whether she was friend or foe, the stone would inevitably ripple the seemingly calm surface of the lake, provoking some reaction.