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Chapter 415: Chapter 337 High Difficulty Task (Seeking Subscription!)_1
Eleven o’clock at night.
After finishing several paintings, Tang Qing came to the Command Room.
Reading the task description uploaded by the special account, his head felt a bit heavy.
The task for the fourth of May was to acquire an account of the Blue Gene Supercomputer from the United States Department of Energy.
The task for the fifth of May was to obtain research data on animal organ cloning technology from a biological research institution in Japan. The asking price set by Tang Qing was 20 million RMB. The money had been transferred after the data had passed inspection.
However, today’s task put Tang Qing in a difficult position.
It’s not that it’s unworkable.
Nor too difficult.
Rather, he felt a bit speechless.
The task description was simple. A Chinese overseas doctor wanted to return home, but was restricted by the United States from leaving the country. Though he was not being watched constantly, he was required to check in daily. Moreover, his entire family was prohibited from boarding any flight in the United States, let alone entering or leaving the country.
As for smuggling?
Well, there are ways, but the risk is extremely high. There are six people in this family, with both old and young. If not everyone can be safely moved back to the country, it would be considered a task failure. However, detailed information has not been uploaded yet since the task has not been taken on.
The task content is also straightforward. He is being asked to tamper with and forge registration information of various US airlines and entry records, so that his client could pass the checks smoothly, transfer to Europe, and then return to his homeland through Europe. At the end of the operation, he must tamper with the information again to erase the traces.
For this task, Tang Qing is not hesitating about whether it can be accomplished. It is very doable. He can erase all information in the surveillance and flight data, and even tamper with the surveillance videos. It’s a piece of cake. Without direct witnesses, no trace would be left behind.
What he was hesitating about was whether he should get his people involved.
This plan must succeed, failure is not an option. If the information is not accurate, and the client is actually being monitored, all activities of the Command Room would be deduced. If that happens, things would get interesting. They would become the primary target for the United States to dig into. The FBI and CIA would definitely go crazy trying to find Tang Qing and his team, and would put much stricter surveillance on all their future targets.
Simply put,
Tang Qing is not getting involved.
He can’t trust them.
It may harm others as well as his own side.
Moreover, it could possibly lead to an event where he exposes himself and directly confronts the United States.
It might also lead to the failure of this method, making it ineffective in the future.
To abandon such an important approach all at once may not be a good thing for Tang Qing or for other patriotic Chinese who wish to return to their homeland in the future.
Meanwhile,
Many people are nervously staring at the dialogue box that has yet to receive a response.
Their hearts are filled with apprehension.
This is their only way now.
Before, they thought they could take their time and test the strength of the other side, but plans could not keep up with changes. Suddenly, such a thorny task was assigned from above. They had no choice but to see if there was any hope left.
"Old Pei, is this task too difficult?"
"Of course it is. This involves not only those airlines, but also the FBI and CIA’s restricted exit and entry list. These two institutions are directly connected with the airlines. I heard that every five seconds these two institutions perform a check and comparison on that list in their connected servers to prevent anyone from tampering with the information. So, you can imagine how hard it is to get this list sorted."
"Alas, yes. But time waits for no one. This is our last hope. Six people. Smuggling is too risky and impossible."
"Yes, indeed."
Ding Dong.
A message has arrived.
The five big shots in front of the computer immediately perk up.
"This task is a bit difficult. It’s not that we can’t do it, but our people must take over the entire operation. To be honest, I do not trust your people."
Reading this message,
They are all stunned.
Take over?
Aren’t you a software expert? What kind of task is this? Do you think you can take over?
We are the professionals here, okay?
"This matter is of great importance. Our people are all professionals. The plan and personnel have already been arranged, and we are just waiting for you." Someone quickly responded. If they agreed to this, they all might as well retire early.
After ten seconds.
"Let me put it this way, your plan has nothing to do with me. I only care about whether my method of operation will be leaked out. This involves two major U.S. intelligence agencies and numerous airlines. I have to ensure my own safety. As for the capability of our people, rest assured, we stand a ninety percent chance of success as long as your side doesn’t mess things up," Tang Qing said.
Ninety percent? That’s forty percent higher than their own success rate. Even based on previous plans, once Tang Qing erases the traces, the success rate would only be fifty percent. Ninety percent? No one present believes it.
"What should we do? If we don’t agree, they will definitely drop the ball."
"But they’re software people."
"If they don’t participate, we won’t even have a thirty percent chance."
"That’s... a bit difficult."
A task of this magnitude, leaving it to a rogue organization, they simply cannot bear the responsibility if it fails.
Unless there’s a reason that can convince them.
Understanding the dilemma on their faces, Tang Qing could empathize.
It’s a big deal.
It would be strange if they could simply hand it over.
Without showing something substantial, they would likely prefer to cancel the task rather than take the risk.
Just then, the screen flickered once more.
"Ye Hong, male, thirty-nine years old. He obtained his PhD in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1995, and is a professor in the MIT Department of Biology. He now works as a senior researcher in the Meruncell Virus Research Center in California. He resides at 42 Jeter Street, Proy city, California, USA with his parents, wife, and two sons... "
"Chu Tian, male, entered the United States in January 2005."
"Liu Zun, male, entered the United States in September 2004."
"Wu Kai, male, entered the United States in September 2004."
These are the details of four people. The first is the target of the mission, and the other three are those who will assist in this operation within the United States. To save face, the information on the latter three was kept brief.
However, a certain individual has already turned pale at the sight of these.
These are all classified, and yet someone had posted them publicly.
The head of the Intelligence Department is already breaking into a cold sweat. His immediate superior also almost jumped in astonishment.
Before they could type to inquire further-
More information from Tang Qing arrived.
"The three individuals mentioned are currently dispersed throughout the city. One of them resides near Dr. Ye Hong’s residence."
"How do you know this? Where did you get this information?" The head of the Intelligence Department, Wushu, exchanged a glance with his superior before hurriedly asking.
"Don’t panic, I learned about the three from immigration records and surveillance video footage. As for why I’ve targeted Dr. Ye Hong, well, analysis... When there’s enough information, there’s no secrets in this world, don’t you agree?" Tang Qing started again.
With Tang Qing’s reasoning, everyone else could only accept it, and in their hearts, they further increased their estimation of this organization’s strength.
After consultation and proposal.
They could only take the risk once again.
"You’re 90% sure?"
"Yes, the remaining 10% is due to your people dragging us down."
"..."
The big shots were speechless.
Our elites are dragging you down?
You really have the guts to say that out loud.
"What’s the charge?"
"This time we’ll charge based on the number of people, adhering to the principle of equality, regardless of gender, age, it’s five million RMB per person, so for the six people, the total fee is thirty million RMB." Tang Qing boldly proposed. After all, this is for the aid of those children, even if the price is high, the other party will not complain much.
As expected.
"What if you fail?"
Thirty million RMB is acceptable, it’s not like they don’t have it.
"We won’t fail."
Tang Qing said, with complete certainty.
"Alright, when will you carry out the operation?" The big shots were done with the chitchat, and got down to business.
"That’s a secret. You’ll only know our action plan after the mission is complete. Also, please try to reduce the number of such missions in the future. We can help transfer and obtain information, but when it comes to rescuing people, there may be unforeseen consequences if it happens too often."
To avoid getting themselves into trouble, Tang Qing could only set this rule. This time was an exception. They couldn’t just leave Dr. Ye Hong behind, could they?
"Alright, we’ll keep that in mind. We look forward to your good news."
"Okay, goodbye."
The conversation between them ended.
"Can they complete it?"
"People with such powerful technology must be extremely logical and won’t take meaningless risks. The chances are high."
"Old He, you sure know how to comfort yourself!"
"How else could I be? Do you want me to keep a bitter face like Xiao Wu?"
"That’s true, haha. Xiao Wu, this isn’t your fault. They’re just too cunning."
"..."
Wushu is left with an expression of helplessness. Who made him a low-ranking official? He could only tolerate the teasing of all these big shots.
In the command room.
"Tang Yi, immediately devise a plan to safely transport the Ye Hong family back to our country via plane. Are there enough Asian-looking soldiers in the U.S.?" To avoid the misunderstanding that they are foreign forces, they have to use Asian-looking soldiers.
"Reporting, Commander, there are three who can be mobilized at any time," Tang Yi answered without hesitation.
"Is that enough?" Tang Qing asked with a furrowed brow.
"Replying to the commander, the main operatives are more than sufficient. Western-looking soldiers will assist and offer clandestine support. We aren’t going to war with anyone. We’re simply escorting people onto a plane," Tang Yi answered.
Tang Qing nodded.
As long as it can be done.
Otherwise, they’d have to bring in soldiers from Europe.
"Alright, go prepare the plan as quickly as possible and get them returned soon. Remember, securing the safety of the entire family is the primary goal. The second priority is to return them here, and no one can be left behind." Tang Qing warned, as he was very familiar with his soldiers’ style. Ye Hong was their primary target, and in the soldiers’ logical assessment, they might choose to achieve the mission’s core objective in the face of danger, and the lives of others could be disregarded.
"Yes, Commander."
Then,
Under Tang Yi’s order,
A plan was rapidly formulated. Tang Qing looked at it, found no issues and approved its execution.
PS: There might be another Chapter. Mouse will try.
