Chapter 212: Dinner
"Of course not, I don't know exactly what it is, but my feelings tell me it's not going to be a good thing." Eric Road.
"What do you want to express after talking for a long time? Can you just say yes? I'm driving, I don't have time to think about it. Miller said.
"Okay. To put it simply, Huber called me in the afternoon. Asked to talk to me after complaining that I left him a mess. Of course I didn't want to talk to him, I had my own business to do, and the cooperation with them was over. But this guy was clearly prepared, and said something brainless, which sounded like a threat, saying that we and Hermet would not be able to get out and go around. Eric said.
"Wait. Are you right? I mean, is your statement accurate? It's very uncomfortable to say that, and it's not good. Miller said.
"That's right." "That's why I'm worried, because the Huber I know isn't that kind of person," Eric said. But if he did say something like that, the only thing that could be explained was that the guy really knew something. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, because this guy couldn't have more information than we did, and he was still targeting us or Hermet, which was even more unlikely. But just now, it occurred to me that the Russian spy they had captured was the one who had plotted against Hermet. I think he probably got some information about us or Hermet from this Russian spy. ”
"You mean, he's going to exchange information with you?" Miller asked.
"I think so. Because of Hu Chen's case, they have nowhere to check and no clues. But he knows that Hu Chen is not the terminal of this line, there are still people above him, and the most important thing is that he knows that we will not give up so easily, so he hopes to get some useful clues from me that can help him. Eric said.
"I see." Miller was silent for a moment, but he must have realized something, he seemed to stop the car, and then said, "Do you think he could be playing tricks?" ”
"Nope." Eric immediately denied: "I think he is very confident, very confident, I think it can't be a trick." ”
"Well, since that's not the case, then you can talk to him. Of course, you'd better not reveal any news about Victor Feng. It's best not to reveal it at all. Miller said, "And you have to figure out what he knows." ”
"So what should I do?" Eric said: "If I don't release something valuable, will he tell the truth?" ”
"Let me think, let me think... Miller thought for a moment and said, "Give him the information I showed you earlier and that Tucker sent back." ”
"Tell him everything?" Eric asked.
"Yes. Tell him. You can add a little more speculation yourself, anyway, hang his appetite first. Miller said.
"That's no problem. But I'm afraid he's not so easily satisfied. Eric said.
Miller smiled and said, "It's not a problem, he found you out of no way." All you have to do is give him some news, and he'll be satisfied. ”
"Yes?。。。" Eric didn't seem to believe it.
"You try it first. If it doesn't work, it's nothing, then talk about it next time. This matter is not what you begged him, but he took the initiative to call you, what are you worried about? Miller said.
"Okay. I know. Eric said, glancing at the time and said, "I've got to get him a restaurant in a hurry." He wanted me to treat him to a good meal. ”
Miller smiled and said, "I'm waiting for your news tonight, no matter what it is, whether it is related to the intelligence bureau to tell me the information that this Huber has." ”
"Okay, I will." Eric Road.
"That's right. I recommend a place. I'll send you the address in a moment. French food, nice place. Reimbursement of expenses, that's all. Miller hung up.
At half past seven in the evening, Eric and Huber sat in this very upscale French restaurant. Huber looked very satisfied with Eric's arrangement, and after picking up the wine glass and taking a sip of the red wine in the glass, he said, "I thought you only knew KFC and McDonald's." ”
Eric smiled and said, "That's because you don't know me well enough." Besides, this is your request, and I dare not fail to do it. ”
"Alright." Hu Bo smiled and said, "Don't worry, you won't suffer." ”
"I'm not worried. Because you're not the kind of person who talks about things like that. It's just that I'm curious, what kind of news will you have? Eric asked, looking curious and unconvinced.
"Before you say that, shouldn't you tell me about Hu Chen?" Hu Bo said: "This is much more important than this meal. ”
Eric sighed slightly and said, "Okay." After agreeing, he looked around, and after making sure that there was no one around, he lowered his voice and said, "In fact, we are just like you, and the thread here has been broken. Originally, we were going to catch it alive, but ... Eric said and glanced at Huber, seeing that he was waiting for his next step, and continued: "We really didn't give up, because to be honest, this Hu Chen's intelligence network is likely to have something to do with the intelligence bureau. You know what I mean. ”
"Of course." Hu Bo said and sneered: "Otherwise, why are you so concerned? And so carefully? ”
Eric suddenly realized that he was a little contemptuous of Huber, and he opened his mouth to defend himself, but suddenly found that he had nothing to say at the moment. "But we haven't been able to make much progress. If you want to talk about intelligence or news, I do have it. Would you like to hear about it? ”
"What do you say? Am I here to eat with you? Huber said and smiled and continued: "And you don't suffer, this news of mine will definitely make you feel very worth the money." "Nuwa Library
"No, no." Eric waved his hand and said, "I don't want to exchange information. I don't like that, I prefer to follow the rules, and you should tell everything you need to know, without any reservations, and if you can't say it, you can't say a word. And what I'm talking about below is permissioned. ”
Huber nodded and said, "So what is it?" ”
"After Hu Chen was shot dead by us." Eric lowered his voice and said, "We're trying to know how the Chinese side reacts. Shortly before the bombing, I learned some information: First, this Hu Chen was in Novoko to obtain information about the project called "Scorching Sun" that the Security Bureau was doing. And now, although he is dead, the action has not stopped.
"Didn't stop? Are you saying they're still going on? Hu Bo seemed to be very surprised and said: "This is impossible, the person we caught doesn't know anything, don't tell me that Hu Chen is just a little minion in this intelligence network." And, if so, why did you withdraw? ”
"Don't ask so many questions at once." Eric said as if dissatisfied: "Come one by one." As he spoke, he forked a piece of chicken with a fork and put it in his mouth and chewed it: "First of all, Hu Chen is not a little minion, and the one you caught is indeed a small minion, and this guy has been under our surveillance, we can also conclude that he is unlikely to know too many things, he is just a guy who acts on orders, and he has not touched the core things at all, and he has not even seen Hu Chen's face." ”
Hu Bo sighed slightly and said, "I said why did you hand over this guy so happily." So what do you mean they didn't stop? ”
"It means that they're still in Los Angeles, still lurking. He did not evacuate because of Hu Chen's death. For example, the woman who appeared in that restaurant and met Hu Chen. We believe she hasn't left and is still in Los Angeles. Eric said.
"So do they have action? I mean, in Novoko, do they have an inside line? Huber asked.
"I don't know. Maybe not recently, but that doesn't mean after. Since the accident, it has returned to normal, and the management of No. 33, including the apartment, has become stricter. Everything is monitored very strictly, and I don't think they can do it even if they want to. Eric said and took another sip and took a sip of his glass before continuing, "Originally, we wanted to make a sense of relaxation, to relax a lot of previously uncomfortable management rules, to make everyone more comfortable, so that those lurkers or potential threats would surface themselves. However, most of the suggestions were rejected by the Security Service. Eric sighed in disappointment.
"You... You mentioned it directly and with the Security Bureau? Huber asked.
"How is that possible?" Eric shook his head and said, "It seems that you pay attention to the case itself, and you don't pay much attention to other departments and people related to this case. ”
"How do I know you have so many complicated relationships? You and Hermet, Hermet and the Security Service, you and the Security Service, many times you are like a person, sometimes you and Hermet are in the same group, the Security Service is an outsider, and sometimes you are your own ... I don't have time to study what the hell is going on between you. After speaking angrily, Hu Bo picked up the wine glass and took a sip of red wine and said, "You know what? Waynes and Albert, as well as the unlucky 33rd who they rebelled against, are dead. ”
"Don't look at me, we certainly didn't do it." Eric said immediately.
"Don't get excited. I know it's not you. You can't do that. But you obviously know who did it. Huber said.
Eric laughed and said, "Don't you know? ”
"Don't talk about that. Continuing with the previous topic. Hu Bo said: "Anyway, those bastards are also innocent." So how do you go about giving advice to the Security Service? ”
"Helmet. The people who use Helmet mention it to them. It's a pity that they didn't agree. Obviously they don't want anything to go wrong. All I wanted was to keep the 33rd gang locked up and watched like prisoners, and to complete the initial phase of the project as soon as possible. Eric said.
"I'll just say. The relationship between the three of you is really ... Hu Bo shook his head as he spoke, and did not continue, but sighed slightly and said, "So, what about after that?" ”
"After that? After that, we didn't feel the need to waste a lot of time there. It's not that it can't be done, but it's too difficult for us, and we have to spend a lot of time waiting. After all, after Hu Chen's death, the other party always had some time to adjust and adapt, and to inquire about the news to see if he could continue. Coupled with the tighter security measures, it is even more unlikely that they will easily start a new move. So we withdrew. Eric said.
"yes, it doesn't matter to you anyway. It won't be you who will be unlucky in the end. Huber said.
"That's right." "We shifted direction," Eric said. Moved to what we do best. In Novoko, it's the opposite, we're at every turn. It wasn't long before we got the news, and it explained why I was so sure they weren't dead set on the "scorching sun". As he spoke, he glanced at Hu Bo, and after seeing him staring at him tightly and waiting for the next step, Eric leaned forward and lowered his voice again: "We have reliable information, Hu Chen is not under the command of the east, but here, there is a person here who directly commands Hu Chen. In other words, Hu Chen still has an upline. ”
"Really?" Hu Bo seemed to be very excited and said: "This online is really in China, didn't it run?" ”
"Probably not." "You can rest assured of the source and reliability of the information," Eric said. However, contact between them may not be restored yet, but it is only a matter of time. ”
"You mean I should have waited, and without a clear time?" Huber asked.
"Yes. Didn't I just say that? We didn't want to do that either, so we wanted to use Hermet's method of loosening the outside and tightening the inside in Novoco to get them moving. But we couldn't convince the Security Service, so we left it at that. If you're interested, you can give it a try. Some of our previous suspicions can also be forwarded to you. You can go and stare at them. If you're lucky, you might find something soon. It's just that you have to pay enough manpower and material resources, and you have to be prepared to deal with the security bureau. ”
Hu Bo didn't gnaw, but after thinking about it for a moment, he said, "So what have you been doing lately?" I've been working as a clerical in Maclean. ”
"Clerical? If I say yes, do you believe it? Eric asked rhetorically.
"I don't believe it." Hu Bo said: "You must be continuing to investigate something, right?" ”
Eric didn't answer immediately, but after eating a few bites, he looked at Huber and said, "That's right." We have been investigating, because we are worried that Hu Chen's upline has an intelligence network here. ”
Huber didn't seem to be too surprised and said, "Does it have anything to do with you or with Hermet?" ”