It was a long night, the sun had not yet risen, and the night was still deep.

Next, Xu Yan didn't know what he was doing - according to his identity on the surface, Xu Yan was the head of the investigation team sent by the capital, and he should be fully responsible for the investigation of the case, and all the people present should obey his command. But the problem is that Xu Yan's age is so young that officials in Jincheng City may feel that it is too embarrassing to ask a little hairy child who is only the age of his own son or even grandson to ask for work.

So, everyone only kept a polite face to Xu Yan, but in fact, everyone still asked Secretary Zhao or Director Deng for instructions, and for a while, the scene was in stark contrast, Secretary Zhao was crowded with people, and the officials surrounded him, listened to his instructions, and formed a lively small circle;

"Director Xu," seeing the bustle and coaxing over there, but she was sparse, with only three or two kittens and puppies left, Huang Xi seemed a little unconvinced, she muttered to Xu Yan in a low voice: "These people in Jincheng City are really inauthentic! I think at the beginning, when we first arrived, how enthusiastic they were to us, and they were both feasting and welcoming, begging us to help them solve the case as soon as possible! Now it's okay, let's risk our lives to finally solve the case and eliminate the murderer, and they immediately left us aside and ignored it!" You know, we have sacrificed two people, and a few of them are still lying in the hospital -- even if two migrant workers died, the leaders should come to visit us to stabilize our emotions, right? They crossed the river and demolished the bridge like this. It's too much!"

Xu Yan smiled faintly, and he asked lightly, "Huang Xi." What do you want them to do? Do you send us pennants and award certificates? Do you call on the people of the whole city to learn from us? Do you wear big red flowers and go around giving speeches?"

Huang Xi was speechless for a while, but she was still a little unconvinced: "Director Xu." You are indifferent to fame and fortune, regardless of personal gains and losses, this is because you have high consciousness and good self-cultivation. But now, we represent the Ministry of Intelligence, and we also represent the Minister of Culture! We can't disgrace the Minister of Culture!"

Xu Yan smiled dumbly: "Wen Xiuzhi won't be so boring, he will care about these messy things." He looked at Huang Xi and said with a smile: "What's more, this is the land of Jincheng, the people and things here." We don't understand at all -- let them be busy with these aftermaths. I'm also worried that if they really come to us and ask us, we don't understand anything, and we will give random commands, and then we will smash the pot, and then it will be really embarrassing. They don't come to harass us, but we have a good time, how good!"

"Actually. I think Director Xu is right, "The person who spoke was Tang Min, who was lazily reclining on a stone chair on the side of the road. Qianqian held a cigarette in her hand, her eyes closed and open like cats, and the light was shining in the night. Her voice was hoarse and magnetic: "No matter how busy Jincheng is, the monster was discovered and eliminated by Director Xu." The biggest credit goes to our Director Xu, which is a fact that no one can erase. Now that we've got the biggest credit. Then we can't eat alone, and the assistance work of finishing up and dealing with the aftermath must always be left to the Jincheng government, otherwise, it will not be easy for them to write a report to the top when the time comes! They have to take credit for their great assistance, right? Hehe, Director Xu, you say, is that the truth?"

Huang Xi looked at Tang Min dissatisfied, she seemed to refute Tang Min, but at this time, she was suddenly stunned and shouted excitedly: "Director Xu, I saw that there are many more cars coming...... It's time for our people to arrive!"

Xu Yan was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look over, but saw a long row of headlights approaching along the school road in the distance. Looking at the neat headlights, Xu Yan understood that the person who came should be the troops of the Jincheng Garrison District - no wonder Huang Xi was happy to say that it was "our people".

The troop convoy drove far away, and the head was a grass-green jeep off-road vehicle, which happened to stop in front of Xu Yan, and a soldier wearing a steel helmet came out and asked Xu Yan: "Hey, a few classmates, inquire, do you know how to go to the tennis court in the backyard of Shudu University?"

Xu Yan looked at the soldier, and suddenly felt that this guy's voice was very familiar, and he pointed to the scene: "If you want to be over there, right? See, a large group of police cars are parked on the side of the road, you just drive over." ”

Seeing the large group of police cars over there, the soldier was also taken aback: "There are so many policemen here! What happened? Did terrorists attack?"

The more Xu Yan listened to the soldier's accent, the more familiar it became, and he asked tentatively, "Excuse me, are you ...... Camp Commander Zhao, right?"

The soldier was startled, turned his head to look over, and he looked Xu Yan up and down: "Classmate, how do you know me......? Your voice is familiar, could you be...... Uh, it can't be, how can anyone be so young?!"

Xu Yan's face stiffened - this was the most embarrassing scene for him, and he had to struggle to explain it before he could prove his identity!

At this time, the empathetic Huang Xi walked up, she took her own documents, handed them directly to the soldier, and said clearly: "Hello, Battalion Commander Zhao, right? I am Huang Xi, an investigator of the Special Anti-Terrorism Division of the Fourth Bureau of the Beijing Intelligence Department, and this is our Director Xu Yan! Battalion Commander Zhao, please get out of the car!"

Listening to Huang Xi's words, the soldier was taken aback, he jumped out of the car, took Huang Xi's ID card and looked at it a few times, and politely handed it back to Huang Xi. Then, he saluted Xu Yan: "Director Xu, hello, can you show your ID?"

Xu Yan took out his military ID card and handed it over, and Battalion Commander Zhao took it and looked at it seriously in front of the headlights for a while, and then respectfully handed it back to Xu Yan with both hands: "Thank you, Director Xu!"

Then, Battalion Commander Zhao stood solemnly and saluted Xu Yan in a dignified manner, and he shouted loudly: "Report to Director Xu, the police battalion directly under the Jincheng Garrison District has been ordered to come and report for duty! Our battalion should have arrived at 652 people, but it has actually reached 532 people, all of them are armed and carrying live ammunition! After the report is completed, please instruct!"

The other party suddenly came to such a moment, and Xu Yan was immediately confused - he had not undergone formal military training or military etiquette training, and he had encountered such an occasion. But if I don't wear a military uniform, is it appropriate to salute the army?

Xu Yan hesitated. Still returned a military salute, he said vaguely: "Hard work." Battalion Commander Zhao - Please take a break!"

"Yes!" Battalion Commander Zhao put down his saluted hand, his eyes were still staring at Xu Yan, and his eyes were full of curiosity -- this little hairy boy who looked like he was still a student, was the head of the investigation team sent by the Intelligence Department of the General Staff to be in charge of the investigation? He was a section chief? Oh my God!

Xu Yan was also looking at Battalion Commander Zhao - this was a sturdy soldier, wearing a camouflage uniform, a steel helmet, a belt tied tightly around his waist, and a pistol, and his whole person looked crisp and sharp. Quite capable.

For a while, Xu Yan looked at Camp Commander Zhao, and Camp Chief Zhao was also looking at Xu Yan, and both of them were silent - Xu Yan didn't know what to say, but Camp Chief Zhao was not good to speak first because his level was lower than Xu Yan, and for a while, the scene was really a little embarrassing.

Fortunately, Huang Xi saw it-Xu Yan didn't know how to deal with this kind of occasion at all, so she hurriedly came over and interjected to help Xu Yan relieve the siege: "Camp Commander Zhao." We estimate that it will take you at least more than an hour to come, but we didn't expect you to arrive in only 40 minutes!"

Someone spoke. The awkward atmosphere suddenly opened, and Camp Commander Zhao smiled heartily, and he said, "Director Xu." Major Huang, it's late at night. There are no cars on the road, so we dare to drive faster. If it's daytime. I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in three hours. Haha!"

Battalion Commander Zhao gave a "haha", but his expression turned serious: "Director Xu, we arrived in time in accordance with the requirements of emergency mobilization." Could you please give me instructions on what tasks you want to carry out - do you need to prepare anything?"

Looking at Camp Chief Zhao's worried expression, Xu Yan was a little amused: "Camp Chief Zhao, you come with me to take a look, and then you will understand." ”

Saying that, Xu Yan took a step forward and walked towards the woods, and Battalion Commander Zhao hurriedly chased after him. Along the way, they saw that a large group of policemen were holding blockades in various parts of the woods to arrange warning areas, and Battalion Commander Zhao was secretly shocked, knowing that something earth-shattering must have happened.

Xu Yan led Camp Commander Zhao through the woods and came to the giant snake monster snake: "Camp Commander Zhao, see for yourself." ”

"Ahh

The first moment he saw the corpse of the giant snake, Battalion Commander Zhao let out a senseless scream, his face distorted with fear. At this time, Xu Yan thought that Battalion Commander Zhao was about to make a fool of himself like the officials, but unexpectedly, Battalion Commander Zhao suddenly bent down, raised his hand, and pulled out the pistol in the holster on his waist, and with a crisp "click", the pistol was already loaded! If it weren't for Xu Yan's quick reaction and timely holding down Battalion Commander Zhao's hand, his next move would be to raise his hand to shoot!

Xu Yan hugged Camp Commander Zhao at once, and grabbed his hand holding the gun tightly with one hand, he could feel that Camp Commander Zhao's body was trembling violently, struggling desperately, like a carp that had been fished out of the water.

At this time, Xu Yan regretted a little: he directly brought Camp Commander Zhao here without warning him in advance, he didn't have the psychology of joking and playing tricks on people, he just wanted to see how ordinary humans would react when they suddenly saw such a terrifying monster. But he didn't expect that Battalion Commander Zhao's reaction would be so fierce, and he pulled out his gun all of a sudden, and he almost couldn't stop it!

"Battalion Commander Zhao, calm down! This monster is dead! There is no threat to us!"

was hugged by Xu Yan and roared several times in a row before Camp Commander Zhao calmed down. He gradually stopped struggling, gasped for breath, and whispered, "Director Xu, you let go of me! I'm fine!"

After listening to Camp Commander Zhao say a few times, Xu Yan let go of him, he forcibly took away Camp Commander Zhao's pistol, looked at Camp Commander Zhao, and saw that the latter's face was as white as paper, still panting for breath, his eyes were still staring at the giant snake more than a dozen steps away, his body leaned forward slightly, and he looked on guard, as if he was running away or fighting at any time, his eyes were full of fear, and his forehead was already drenched in sweat.

Seeing that Battalion Commander Zhao was so frightened and frightened, Xu Yan was a little embarrassed, and he handed the gun back to Battalion Commander Zhao: "Battalion Commander Zhao, I'm sorry, I should have reminded you in advance - I really didn't expect Battalion Commander Zhao's reaction to be so intense." ”

Casually took back the pistol and inserted it back into the holster, Battalion Commander Zhao turned around again and continued to stare at the giant snake - at this moment, the giant snake had already attracted all his spirit and attention, and he couldn't take his eyes off it at all!

He stared at the giant snake, gasped sharply, and shook his head: "Director Xu, it's nothing, this is also my personal reason, I'm a person, because I was bitten by a snake when I was a child, I have been afraid of snakes since I was a child, and I have a special phobia of snakes." Suddenly seeing such a big snake, I was really stunned just now, and my brain seemed to explode immediately, and my whole body exploded - Director Xu, I'm not afraid of your jokes, my legs are still weak now!"

Xu Yan smiled and looked at Camp Commander Zhao's legs - sure enough, although he was standing upright, his legs were indeed trembling slightly.

Fortunately, this time was not long, Battalion Commander Zhao quickly adjusted his psychological state, he turned around and strode towards Xu Yan, although his face was still pale, he seemed much calmer, and he asked, "Director Xu, our enemy tonight...... Is this such a monster?"

Xu Yan shrugged: "This kind of monster is not yet, and it is not certain yet." But we have to plan badly, in case this guy has a companion - I've heard that snakes are the most vengeful, and I wonder if they will avenge their fellows. At that time, Camp Commander Zhao, we have to look at you. ”

Fighting this monster?

Battalion Commander Zhao's face turned pale, he glanced back at the giant snake again, and muttered: "This guy, it's too big, isn't it? The snake's vitality is the toughest, and this guy's skin is so thick, no wonder Director Xu, you want us to bring a heavy guy--damn it, I knew that we were going to deal with this kind of monster, and the 12.7 flat-fire machine gun we brought was not enough! Director Xu, it's better to transfer a few main battle tanks to sit in the town, so that it is safe! Otherwise, relying on our 95 rifles alone, I am afraid that we will not be able to penetrate the scale armor of others!

Director Xu, how did this big guy get killed before? I don't think that wound looks like a gunshot wound!"

What Xu Yan is most afraid of is being asked this question - this question has been asked by Secretary Zhao, and Wen Xiuzhi has also asked it, and Xu Yan has tried to prevaricate in the past. Unexpectedly, Battalion Commander Zhao came to ask himself again, Xu Yan is really the boss's impatience - Lao Tzu is troublesome enough just to deal with those big officials, do you have to bother to deal with you, a little major? )