"The enemy we’re facing this time is the Blood Rose Organization, whose members are fearless and cold-blooded."
Zhang Lu gave a detailed explanation of this enemy to Ye Fan, and then elaborated on the security work at the research facility.
Ye Fan listened attentively, his mind racing, contemplating any existing vulnerabilities.
"With your insight, analyze for me where we might still have shortcomings, trying to ensure everything is foolproof," Zhang Lu asked softly, placing high expectations on Ye Fan, believing he would be of great help.
"The security system is the most advanced, and every person under my command is an elite. Not that I doubt their abilities, but I think we’ve got everything airtight. No matter how many people want to steal Professor Zhao’s research results, I’ll stop as many as come," Company Commander Gao said confidently, unswayed by Ye Fan’s potential criticisms.
"On the surface, everything is well-placed. If my analysis is right, the deployment within the research facility is no secret to Blood Rose. If Blood Rose is confident in acquiring the research results, then they must be well-prepared, perhaps even executing multiple plans simultaneously. It would be easy for them to manipulate small surveillance devices to probe the inside thoroughly."
Ye Fan shared his thoughts based on his understanding.
"So decisive — is his job specifically to study Blood Rose’s style and methods?" Company Commander Gao speculated.
"You’re right, to be prepared for any eventuality, the surveillance work on the research facility is incredibly detailed. To ward off birds, rodents, and other animals, we’ve spread chemicals around the facility, allowing us to detect any subtle movement immediately," Zhang Lu stated firmly. "We did indeed take down seven surveillance devices, all high-tech, including those flying in the sky and lurking on the ground."
"Your analysis has some merit, but you saying that Blood Rose knows all about the facility’s deployment is unfounded. If they knew everything, they wouldn’t control surveillance devices to enter the facility. Also, the enemies who attacked the research facility last night behaved like headless chickens, showing they had no idea about the facility’s layout. If they knew, they’d head straight to their target. Why aimlessly wander?" Company Commander Gao retorted bluntly; Ye Fan’s words questioned his work, and naturally, he wouldn’t regard Ye Fan kindly.
"Doesn’t the enemy know chemicals were spread around the research facility?" Ye Fan pressed Company Commander Gao.
"Given Blood Rose’s capabilities, they surely know," Company Commander Gao replied seriously.
"Then why does the enemy still control surveillance devices entering the facility?" Ye Fan asked again.
"Naturally, to scout the situation within the research facility, what else?" Company Commander Gao’s eyes showed disdain.
He wasn’t clear about Ye Fan’s identity. Given his suspicion that Ye Fan might be a secret agent, he’d been quite polite, but with such foolish questions from Ye Fan, he couldn’t hide his contempt, though his words remained relatively courteous.
"Even at night, under the illumination of lights, any surveillance equipment entering the research facility will have no place to hide. With such strong security forces, would the enemy foolishly control surveillance devices, thinking the security personnel were incompetent, underestimating their strength?" Ye Fan spoke softly.
Company Commander Gao was about to retort, but found himself lost for words, his face flushed. The enemy certainly wasn’t stupid, nor were they. The enemy knew the security strength was high, yet they still attempted to use surveillance devices to scout the research facility, knowing full well they’d gain nothing. Only one explanation made sense: the enemy was diverting attention. If not for Ye Fan’s words enlightening him, he might have thought the enemy was foolish, when in reality, he was the foolish one.
"Are you suggesting the enemy is doing this deliberately to lull us into a false sense of security?" Zhang Lu’s eyes were sharp.
Ye Fan thought for a moment, then decisively said, "No, I’m ninety percent sure the enemy won’t breach the facility from the outside to capture Professor Zhao and forcefully seize the research results. The outward attacks are all feints, be it surveillance or last night’s probing attack, all aiming to draw your attention outward, overlooking the internal situation. To break through a heavily guarded research facility, Blood Rose’s sacrifices would be great. Have you considered that? Do you think Blood Rose would foolishly attempt a frontal assault?"
Zhang Lu and Company Commander Gao exchanged glances, shock filling their eyes.
Blood Rose surely wouldn’t attempt a frontal assault, that much was clear. But Zhang Lu hadn’t considered that Blood Rose might have other offensive tactics.
Besides passive defense, what could the enemy do in the dark?
"Share all your suspicions and thoughts, so we can devise a solution together," Zhang Lu exhaled lightly, clearing away the heaviness from her heart. Ye Fan’s demonstrated ability deeply impressed her.
"I’m sure that the enemy will launch an attack at night. Amidst the chaos, a strong infiltrator will enter the research facility and collaborate with an insider to act covertly. By then, the facility’s electrical system will likely be sabotaged, plunging it into darkness, making it easier for the enemy to act."
Ye Fan made this conclusion based on his judgment and analysis.
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