"Lure the Snake Out of Its Hole?"
Song Ning was surprised.
She had only mentioned it once, yet Gu Zheng had already put it into action at the first opportunity.
"Then... how did it go? Did you find anything?"
Gu Zheng held his hands over the Brazier to warm them as he spoke.
"To cover all our bases, Lao Lei and I worked together to spread word in both Rong City and Capital City that we'd found that thing. We focused our surveillance on the communications centers in both places. If there were still any of K's informants or remaining operatives inside the Military District, their first move would be to report it by telephone, telegram, or some other means."
"And the result?"
"We kept watch for nearly a week, but there were no suspicious people or incidents! We monitored the phones and telegrams, even radio transmissions. Nothing unusual."
"So that means... the K organization has no more backup plans?"
"Judging by this test, that should be the case! Or rather, after Buddha Lord died and Ghost, represented by Suzanna, withdrew, the Lin Brothers were the last ones holding everything together. Once they died, even if a few small fry remained in hiding, they couldn't stir up any trouble!"
Song Ning let out a breath of relief.
"Good! That's good! I can finally focus on my work without worrying!"
After saying that, she couldn't help turning to look at Chen Liang.
"Well, look at you, Chen Liang! You can lie now! And you made it sound so convincing!"
Chen Liang lowered his head without a word.
Gu Zheng smiled. "Oh? Tell me! What did he lie about?"
Song Ning gave a soft huff. "You were trying to lure the snake out of its hole, and you sent him over because