Chapter 1941: Careful Operation
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Calm down. This isn’t the time for hotheadedness.”
Qiu Yuluo wasn’t like Ning Che, who had slept with Lin Yi before.
But she also had some inexplicable understanding Lin Yi.
The Panem incident wouldn’t have happened if Lin Yi hadn’t been protecting Zhou Liang.
As for this operation, even though they were in a very passive position, she still believed that Lin Yi could handle it well.
Moreover, he should be able to bring her back safely.
However, the question was, would he really treat rescuing Ji Qingyan as his only goal in his current state?
It did not seem to be the case.
That woman called Ji Qingyan held a core position in his heart.
With his temperament, he would not stop until he killed all those people.
If he was allowed to do as he pleased, it would cause another huge commotion!
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
Lin Yi looked at his watch. “It’s about time. The ship is sailing to the open sea. It’ll take some time. We’ll set off when everything is ready.”
“But I want to know how you’re going to follow them. They said that they only want me to go alone,” Qiu Yuluo said.
“You’re not thinking of swimming there, are you?”
“More or less, but it’s not just a simple swim. Anyway, don’t worry about this. I won’t joke about her safety.”
Qiu Yuluo nodded. With Lin Yi here, she didn’t have to worry too much.
Soon, the things that Lin Yi asked Mo Hongshan to prepare were all gathered.
“Do you only need these two things? Don’t you need tracking equipment or listening equipment?”
“The other party’s plan seems watertight. I’m afraid that they have communication blocking equipment on them. Even if I bring it, not only will it be useless, but it might also be an unnecessary danger. I might as well not bring it.”
After a few seconds of silence, Mo Hongshan said,
“There are a lot of tourists on the Victoria. If necessary, just take any old communication device. We’re on standby 24 hours a day. In short, we have to ensure our own safety.”
“Thanks, Brother Shan.”
“We’re all on the same side. There’s no need to stand on ceremony,” Mo Hongshan said. “I’ve already asked someone to prepare the boat. Let’s go over now.”
“Let’s go.”
The three of them walked out of the garrison area. Mo Hongshan drove the car and took about 40 minutes to send the two of them to the port.
The two of them made some simple preparations and brought all the equipment they brought to the ship. Mo Hongshan gave a few more instructions and then watched the two of them leave.
Ring ring ring!
Not long after the two left, Lin Yi’s phone rang. It was Gao Zongyuan.
“Brother Lin, we still haven’t found President Ji. Did something happen?”
“Don’t worry, go do your own things.”
With that, Lin Yi hung up.
As for Ji Qingyan’s condition, Lin Yi didn’t say much over the phone, lest they worry.
Seeing that Lin Yi had hung up, Qiu Yuluo asked,
“What are your plans for the operation later?”
“Your mission is to collect as many clues as possible on the ship while ensuring your safety. You don’t have to do anything else.”
Qiu Yuluo frowned. “Are you going to deal with them alone?”
“I still don’t know who the other party is, so I can’t deal with them yet.” Lin Yi’s face was dark, “But I’ll act according to the situation.”
“With the information we have, I’m afraid it will be very difficult to deduce who these people are.” Qiu Yuluo paused. “Perhaps Song Jinmin will know.”
Lin Yi didn’t say anything immediately. Instead, he remained silent for a long time.
In his mind, he recalled the operation he and Song Jinmin had done in Qazar.
Apart from the night when they were searching for clues about Fosse, the two of them were always together.
Then, they dealt with Foss.
During this process, nothing special seemed to have happened.
The information that the two of them had unearthed was very ordinary. The other party did not leave any clues.
It seemed impossible for Song Jinmin to deduce anything.
Lin Yi thought about it a lot, but he still missed a detail.
It was the act of Song Jinmin tearing up the hard sponge inside the suitcase.
Firstly, this small detail was too difficult to notice.
Secondly, Song Jinmin’s work was so realistic that Lin Yi didn’t doubt anything.
“He’s just a grand massage artist. Besides traveling all over the world with my dad, he’s only interested in massages. He probably doesn’t know much about this,” Lin Yi said.
“And this is a matter for the Central Guard Brigade. We can’t just call him every time something happens. That would be an insult to Elder Lu.”
Qiu Yuluo didn’t say anything, but she was contemplating something.
The night breeze was gentle, and the brilliant lights on the shore were getting further away, eventually disappearing beyond the horizon.
The night wind was a bit chilly, but they continued at full speed.
According to Lin Yi’s plan, they intended to arrive at the rendezvous point half an hour early, as he needed some time to prepare.
About an hour later, they approached the designated location.
“The timing is perfect. In about half an hour, the Victoria will pass by,” Qiu Yuluo said.
Lin Yi nodded, then put on his diving suit and equipped the electromagnetic climbing gear.
Once everything was ready, Lin Yi looked at Qiu Yuluo and said.
“I’m going down first.”
“Are you going to stay in the water the whole time?” Qiu Yuluo asked in surprise.
“It’s the only way,” Lin Yi replied. ”
Remember, all tasks must be performed while ensuring your safety. Otherwise, I’ll feel guilty.”
“Got it.”
They bumped fists, their understanding of each other needing no words.
Wearing the diving suit, Lin Yi submerged to the seabed.
Choosing this time to dive below the surface was a result of precise calculations.
Cruise ships generally don’t move very fast, especially ones like the Victoria. Its maximum speed is about 22 knots, roughly equivalent to 40 kilometers per hour.
In other words, the Victoria was at least 20 kilometers away from them.
Considering the capabilities of civilian marine radar detectors, 20 kilometers was about the maximum detection range.
By diving now, he could perfectly avoid radar detection.
Even if the opponents didn’t have such advanced detection equipment, he had to account for the possibility.
Because Ji Qingyan was the one kidnapped, he didn’t want the enemy to take any risks.
After diving, Lin Yi turned on the oxygen. There was enough left inside to last until the Victoria arrived.
The cold temperature slowly spread to Lin Yi’s skin, making his pores shrink.
Beep, beep, beep!
Twenty minutes later, a horn sounded in the distance, accompanied by bright lights.
Qiu Yuluo patted the hull and said seriously,
“Target has appeared!”
