mtl008 Article 169 of the Articles of Association, South Alley
Article 169 of the Articles of Association, South Alley
"Comrade, when will they be back?" Li Wanqing's voice carried a hint of urgency and worry.
Her gaze was fixed on the soldier standing guard at the door, as if trying to see hope in his stern face.
The soldier's expression remained serious and indifferent. "I'm sorry, we don't know the commander's whereabouts."
Li Wanqing's heart sank, and a bad premonition arose spontaneously.
The soldier knew she was Cheng Baichuan's family member and couldn't bear to leave her waiting there, so he suggested she leave a note first.
Li Wanqing sighed helplessly and could only take out paper and pen from her bag, hurriedly write down a short sentence, hoping that they would come back and see it soon.
She handed the note to the soldier and left with a heavy heart.
Li Wanqing's steps seemed heavy as she walked aimlessly along the road, her heart filled with anxiety and worry.
The hustle and bustle of the street seemed far away from her; her thoughts were completely immersed in worry about Cheng Baichuan's safety.
A man wearing a black wide-brimmed hat walked towards her. He walked very fast, rushing around as if he didn't see Li Wanqing, and bumped straight into her.
Li Wanqing stumbled and almost fell.
Just as she was about to get angry, she suddenly felt as if something had been stuffed into her palm.
Before she could even open her mouth, the man apologized profusely and then quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Li Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized that things might not be so simple.
She quickly looked around to make sure no one was watching her, then took a step and found a secluded spot.
She opened her palm, and there lay a crumpled ball of paper in it.
Li Wanqing's heart began to race, and a nameless fear and tension welled up inside her.
She carefully unfolded the crumpled paper, on which was written the words "Cheng Tuan, Nanxiang Danger".
The handwriting is messy, clearly written in a hurry.
Li Wanqing's heart sank suddenly, her mind went blank, and only those words echoed in her ears.
Without a second thought, she hurriedly returned to the provincial department.
The soldier on guard was quite surprised to see her return. "Sister-in-law, why are you back again? The commander and Regiment Commander Cheng haven't come back yet." His tone was tinged with doubt and concern.
Li Wanqing's expression was solemn, but her eyes revealed determination and resolve. "I'm not going to them. I'm going to see your Secretary-General Wang."
She knew that at this moment she needed to find someone who could make decisions.
Cheng Baichuan once told her that if she couldn't find anyone else in an emergency, she could contact Secretary-General Wang of the provincial department.
These words echoed in Li Wanqing's mind. She clenched her fists tightly, trying to calm herself down.
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The soldier led Li Wanqing inside, and a short while later, a man wearing a dark gray Zhongshan suit came over.
His face held a hint of authority and composure as he sharply scrutinized Li Wanqing.
"Are you Cheng Baichuan's lover?" Secretary Wang's voice was deep and powerful, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry and confirmation.
Li Wanqing nodded slightly, her voice trembling slightly, "Secretary-General Wang, I have something important to discuss with Cheng Baichuan. Could you take me to them?"
Her eyes were filled with expectation and pleading.
Secretary-General Wang looked troubled and gently shook his head. "Comrade, it's not that I don't want to help you, but they've gone out on a secret mission, and I don't know where they've gone."
His tone carried a hint of helplessness and apology.
Upon hearing this, Li Wanqing's expression became even more serious.
She bit her lip tightly, as if trying to suppress the fear and anxiety in her heart.
She took a deep breath and mustered her courage to ask, "Did they go to South Alley?"
Upon hearing this, Secretary-General Wang raised an eyebrow.
A hint of surprise and doubt flashed in his eyes, but he still insisted on denying it. "Comrade Li, just tell me what's wrong, and I'll help if I can. Or you can just wait for Commander Cheng and the others to come back."
This mission was classified, and although he didn't know where Li Wanqing got the information from, he absolutely couldn't let it affect the mission at this time.
Li Wanqing knew that Secretary-General Wang would not easily reveal the information, but she had no way out.
She took out the note and handed it to Secretary-General Wang, saying, "This is a note that someone slipped to me on the street just now."
Secretary-General Wang took the note, glanced at its contents, and was immediately shocked.
A flicker of tension and unease crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked up at Li Wanqing, "Comrade Li, what did the person who gave you the note look like?"
Li Wanqing thought for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't remember. He was wearing a hat, so I couldn't see him clearly."
Secretary-General Wang breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his eyes still held a sense of vigilance and wariness.
He patted Li Wanqing on the shoulder, "Comrade Li, I will handle this matter. You should go back to the guesthouse first."
Li Wanqing shook her head resolutely, her expression firm and persistent: "So Cheng Baichuan and the others are indeed in South Alley?"
Secretary-General Wang neither denied nor confirmed, and his silence only made Li Wanqing more certain of her guess.
She was even more worried. She knew that Cheng Baichuan and his team were on a very dangerous mission, and now that she had received such news, how could she feel at ease?
"In that case, could you please arrange for someone to meet us in South Alley immediately?" Li Wanqing asked anxiously.
Her eyes were filled with pleading and expectation; she hoped that Secretary-General Wang could understand her feelings and grant her request.
Secretary-General Wang looked troubled. "Comrade Li, the authenticity of this note still needs to be verified. If we act rashly, it might disrupt the leaders' plans."
"But what if it's true?" Li Wanqing's voice trembled slightly.
She gripped Secretary Wang's arm tightly, as if grasping at a last straw, saying, "We just need to arrange for someone to meet us. Even if the news is false, it won't have any impact."
Secretary-General Wang frowned in thought, his mind in turmoil.
He was well aware of the mission's confidentiality and understood the potential consequences of acting rashly.
But looking at Li Wanqing's anxious eyes and trembling hands, how could he bear to refuse?
After a long while, he finally made up his mind, "Then you wait here, I'll go arrange for someone."
In any case, it's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.
Li Wanqing breathed a slight sigh of relief. "No, I'll wait for news at the guesthouse."
Nuonuo and Meng Renjie are at the guesthouse. If someone really tries to harm them, and Zhao Qiu'e has failed, she will definitely arrange for someone else to do so.
She couldn't let Nono take that risk!
Secretary-General Wang did not insist; he arranged for someone to take Li Wanqing back to the guesthouse.
Before leaving, he comforted him, saying, "Comrade Li, don't worry, I will do my best to arrange a meeting."
Li Wanqing nodded gratefully and turned to leave the provincial department.
Her heart was still heavy, but she knew she had to be strong, for Cheng Baichuan, for Nuonuo, and for this family.