Zhang Dayong shook his head and didn't continue speaking, but Qi Yun could roughly guess what was going on.

To forge bronze artifacts, you'd certainly have to take the items out of the evidence room first, because you need to make molds.

And even if this is done very carefully, it probably won't withstand scrutiny from someone determined.

As for whether the bronze artifacts behind Zhang Dayong are real or fake, probably only he knows.

It's said that the old master has very skilled techniques, and unless one day the evidence room piece appears under the spotlight again, it's really hard to say if it's genuine or fake.

Judging from the two pieces of intelligence from yesterday and today, it seems like another faction has started to make trouble for Zhang Dayong and the people behind him.

Qi Yun now urgently needs to determine who is behind Zhang Dayong, as it will largely decide his future relationship with Zhang Dayong, whether they'll be friends or foes.

It also affects whether some of his plans can be implemented.

But such matters are not something he can directly ask about, and even if he asked, Zhang Dayong wouldn't say.

However, it's not too hard to inquire about such things, as those with some channels in the system would know how he got two promotion opportunities in a short time.

"Talk about your business. You didn't come here just for tea, did you?" Zhang Dayong put down his teacup and said.

Qi Yun lifted his watch to check the time, then smiled and said, "Heh, I did come for something, but the time hasn't arrived yet."

Zhang Dayong raised an eyebrow, a hint of suspicion in his eyes, "Oh? You're keeping me in suspense?"

At that moment, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in!" Zhang Dayong responded.

The door slowly opened, and a young officer in uniform poked his head in, "Director Zhang, Director Li asks for you in the meeting room."

"Got it, I'll be right there." With that, Zhang Dayong stood up, adjusted his clothes, and said to Qi Yun, "Have a seat."

Qi Yun nodded, "Mm, you take care of your things."

After Zhang Dayong left, Qi Yun took out his phone from his pocket, pondered for a while, and dialed Vice Secretary Peng's number.

"Hello, Secretary."

Vice Secretary Peng's steady voice came from the other end, "Hey, why did you suddenly think of calling me?"

Qi Yun replied cautiously with a chuckle, "Secretary, I've run into some trouble and wanted to seek your advice."

"Do you know Director Zhang Dayong from the New District Public Security Bureau?"

He spoke directly, feeling that the other side was decisive, so Qi Yun didn't beat around the bush.

Moreover, with his connection to Director Yu, the other side likely wouldn't hide anything they could disclose.

Vice Secretary Peng replied, "I've met him, but never dealt with him, why?"

Qi Yun paused and straightforwardly said, "I want to know who's behind him."

There was a short silence on the other end, then Vice Secretary Peng slowly spoke, "Why are you digging into this? Are you at odds with him?"

Qi Yun hurriedly laughed and explained, "Don't worry, no conflicts, just want to get acquainted."

Vice Secretary Peng was silent again, then said just one word, "2!"

"Alright, I understand, thank you, Secretary. I'll visit you another day."

After hanging up, Qi Yun let out a long sigh of relief. That person wasn't on the USB drive's list, which meant he didn't have to be on opposite sides with Zhang Dayong.

The person was one of his most useful contacts in this city now, and it would be a pity to lose that.

About an hour later, Zhang Dayong returned to the office, his expression a bit grim.

"Sorry for the wait. What did you want to discuss? Can we talk now?" Zhang Dayong asked as he sat down.

Qi Yun nodded and said slowly, "I have a friend who runs a clothing factory. He's been negotiating business with an Indian merchant these days, and I feel like that Indian guy might be a fraud, so I had someone tail him to check him out."

"Turns out, the person I sent overheard him on the phone, saying things like 'drone navigation,' 'meeting,' and sounded very suspicious."

"I feel this guy is quite suspicious. Do you think he could be a spy?"

Upon hearing the word "spy," Zhang Dayong's expression turned serious, and he subconsciously straightened up.

After a long silence, he finally asked, "Any other leads?"

Qi Yun shook his head, "Not for now, but I have someone keeping an eye on him."

Zhang Dayong furrowed his brow, tapping rhythmically on the table.

In the country, once the term "spy" is involved, it's no small issue, so he had to be cautious.

"Does your friend know anything else about this Indian man?"

"He knows nothing," Qi Yun replied seriously, afraid this matter would drag Brother Peng in.

Zhang Dayong nodded slightly and, after a long pause, spoke again, "I'll contact the national security guys now." With that, he pulled out his phone and started dialing.

More than half an hour later, two men dressed in plain clothes walked into Zhang Dayong's office.

These two men had stern faces, sharp eyes, and exuded an air of professionalism in their actions.

Zhang Dayong stood up to greet them, shook hands politely, and then introduced Qi Yun to them.

"These two are comrades from national security, Captain Ge and Xiao Li."

"They are experienced in handling this kind of matter. Qi Yun, please explain what you know to them in detail once more."

Qi Yun nodded, shook hands with each of them, and then sat down on the sofa, where he recounted the situation again.

The middle-aged man called Captain Ge frowned after hearing, and said, "Comrade Qi Yun, please contact your driver and find out where that Indian person is currently located."

"We need to send someone over immediately to 'observe' him."

Qi Yun didn't dare delay and immediately took out his phone to dial Chen Wei's number.

After a few rings, the call was quickly answered on the other end.

"Brother Wei, what's the situation now? Tell me your location."

Chen Wei's voice came from the other side of the phone: "The target just left the Quanji Hotel on Nanning Road, got into a taxi heading towards East City. The license plate number is 'A950WW'. It's currently impossible to determine the destination. I'm following behind with my car."

With Qi Yun's phone on speaker, Captain Ge and the others could clearly hear Chen Wei's report.

Captain Ge's eyes grew sharp, and he swiftly took out his phone and quickly dialed a number.

"Xiao Wang, immediately track the driving route of the taxi with the license plate 'A950WW', locate its real-time position, and inform the second team to take action at once. Keep an eye on the person in the car, including the driver." Captain Ge decisively gave the orders.

After hanging up, he looked up at Qi Yun: "Comrade Qi Yun, thank you for your cooperation!"

Qi Yun quickly waved his hand: "Captain Ge, this is the duty of every citizen, no need to thank me."

Captain Ge nodded slightly: "Once our people arrive on the scene, you can let your driver leave. Our people will handle the follow-up affairs."

"Understood." Qi Yun nodded in agreement.

"Alright then, for now that's all. If we need your assistance later, we will contact you." After saying that, Captain Ge stood up to bid farewell to Zhang Dayong, ready to leave.

"Oh, hold on a second, Captain Ge." Qi Yun stood up as well.

Captain Ge turned his head with an inquisitive look: "Comrade Qi Yun, is there anything else?"

Qi Yun chuckled and replied: "I just wanted to ask, if that Indian is indeed a spy, my friend wouldn't be implicated, would he? He's truly unaware."

Captain Ge glanced at him, understood the underlying meaning, and nodded: "Don't worry, we will investigate thoroughly. If he truly wasn't aware, then it has nothing to do with him."

"Alright." Qi Yun was relieved upon hearing this.

After they left, only Qi Yun and Zhang Dayong were left in the office, making the atmosphere momentarily quiet.

Zhang Dayong sat back on the sofa and handed over a cigarette: "The lead you provided this time is important. If we can indeed catch the spy, it would be a great contribution."

Qi Yun smiled; regardless of the contribution, he wouldn't let that Indian escape for the sake of the fifty thousand reward.

He took the cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and then pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket, placing it on the coffee table in front of Zhang Dayong.

The paper had 'Four Seasons Home District 7-2-801' written on it.

Zhang Dayong looked at the paper on the coffee table, frowning slightly, his eyes revealing some puzzlement.

He looked up at Qi Yun and asked, "What is this?"

Qi Yun flicked the ash from his cigarette and slowly said, "While you were in a meeting earlier, a friend told me that they saw an acquaintance from Xialing Village at this address."

He stopped his words at that.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dayong's pupils instantly enlarged, his eyes squinted slightly, staring at the address on the paper as if contemplating something.

Qi Yun didn't say anything further, stood up, patted the other's shoulder, and then walked out of the office.

...

At ten in the evening, Qi Yun was cuddling Zhao Qing on the sofa while reading a book when he suddenly received a call from an unknown number.

He glanced at Zhao Qing in his arms, gently patted her shoulder, and Zhao Qing nodded slightly, releasing her hold on him.

Qi Yun sat up straight and pressed the answer button: "Hello, who is this?"

A deep male voice came from the other end of the line: "Hello Qi Yun, I am Ge Dabao."

Qi Yun immediately guessed that the late call must be due to some development in the espionage case.

"Hello, Captain Ge, is there new information?"

Ge Dabao replied: "Indeed, the Indian and another individual were apprehended during their meeting. After interrogation, both have truthfully confessed, and they are confirmed to be foreign spies."

"I can't divulge more details about the case, but I'm calling to inform you of this news and to ask if you have time to come to our location tomorrow."

Qi Yun smiled and replied: "No problem, just send me the address."

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