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I rubbed my throbbing head again. Fatty was right; the most dangerous part of this plan was the first step. There was a high chance I could get shot just by saying the first sentence. The thought made my head hurt even more.
"Are you confident you can find this information?" I asked, having lost my appetite and leaving the dining table.
"Qiangzi, that's where the risk lies. If we find out the alias that Xiao Guolin used during his transactions, we can proceed with the plan. If we don't, it could mean that Xiao Guolin wasn't anonymous, or that this alias hasn't surfaced. At that point, whether we continue with the plan will be up to you."
Fatty tossed the ball back to me, leaving me feeling helpless. If there really were no other options later on, would I have the resolve to throw myself into Muzzle's hands? It was a tough decision. I suddenly looked at Fatty. He wouldn't throw out such a seemingly suicidal plan without some backup, right? Since he was so keen on this plan, he must have had something in mind. I was unfamiliar with this place and had limited options, but Fatty shouldn't be in the same situation; he had already sent Da Zhang to scout out the way back, indicating he had plans in place. If I couldn't trust him, who else could I rely on?
"No 'ifs'—I've made my decision. As long as there are no better options during this time, we'll execute this plan once Da Zhang returns. Whether we can find out if Xiao Guolin was anonymous depends on you; my life is in your hands, so do what you think is best."
Fatty looked at me in shock, as if he didn't recognize me anymore. "Alright, Qiangzi, you've caught me off guard. Let me tell you honestly: this is the most dangerous plan I've devised. It all hinges on your courage and adaptability. What worries me isn't that this plan has flaws—every plan is improvised and won't be perfect—but rather how you'll react under pressure. My biggest fear is that you'll freeze up when faced with them; then everything will fall apart."
"Is this really the most dangerous one? What other crazy ideas do you have that are less reliable than this?" I asked, more surprised than Fatty.
Fatty chuckled. "My initial plan was to kidnap Jackal. Ideally, we'd strike when he's alone or has few bodyguards around; that's our main purpose for monitoring him here. If such an opportunity doesn't arise, I'd planned to sneak in and deal with him directly. It's risky, but if we can control him, even if things get noisy, we wouldn't have to worry too much. With him as a human shield, you and Da Zhang could take out my nearby opponents from a distance with sniper rifles while one of you drives us away—our chances of success would still be quite high. There's also another more adventurous plan..."
Hearing Fatty say this made me break into a sweat again. Before he could continue, I decisively interrupted him: "Cancel all other plans and focus entirely on this one. I'll familiarize myself with their personnel situation; you need to go out now and find out if Xiao Guolin was anonymous."
After Fatty's suggestion, I suddenly realized how appealing this plan truly was. If we went ahead with kidnapping Jackal, bullets would surely fly everywhere; even if we managed to escape their compound, we'd be pursued relentlessly by these quasi-military armed men—our chances of returning home alive would be negligible.
I kicked Fatty out while he was still chewing on his rice cake and continued to lean against the windowsill to observe the situation across the street. The main task of surveillance had shifted from tracking Jackal's movements to thoroughly understanding their personnel structure and taking clear photos of each individual.
Now I had a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of this plan's core: identifying those who had previously interacted with Xiao Guolin—the ones who had infiltrated China last time and conducted transactions with him. If the person I impersonated gained their recognition, they would definitely call out whoever had dealt with Xiao Guolin for questioning me. I couldn't know what they would question me about, but as a messenger, I could choose not to answer or selectively respond to those inquiries. However, it was crucial for me to recognize that person and match them up with someone in my photos; only then could we take action against them in our next step.
I had been busy all day, and it wasn't until just before nightfall that I finally left the telescope. My eyes were blurry, and the light was too dim for photography. Fatty returned late, and when he saw me, he shrugged his shoulders to indicate that he hadn’t found much.
It wasn’t until the third day that Fatty came back excitedly exclaiming, “I got it. Zhang Jianqiang.”
I jumped up. “What name?”
“Zhang Jianqiang.”
“Let’s keep his anonymity.”
Fatty wore a mischievous grin. “My anonymity is his anonymity. Zhang Jianqiang.”
A dark line formed on my forehead. Old Xiao, you’re really something.
“This name is too advantageous for you; it provides too much cover,” Fatty said, clearly thrilled with this information. “Do you know what my first feeling was when I heard this?”
“Of course, I felt the same way. This name is mine; it’s all too familiar.” I sighed. “I think if I reveal this name and confirm that it is indeed my real name, they will be left dumbfounded and will firmly believe in my connection to Xiao Guolin.”
“No. My feeling is that Xiao Guolin is paving the way for your arrival. He anticipated that you would come.”
“Stop joking.” I replied dismissively.
From Fatty ’s mischievous expression, I could see a hint of sadness in Egg’s eyes. This made me feel uncertain. I asked him, “Is there any other news?”
Fatty shook his head. "Let's sort this out. Xiao Guolin left you a letter six months ago, and I've seen its content; it doesn't have anything substantial. What puzzled you the most was the address from which it was sent. He provided you with that postmark address. Then we went to Dongxing and found that Liu Squad Leader was there, working as the local police station chief after retiring from the military. This could be a coincidence, or it might not be. Similarly, Xiao Guolin may have known about this beforehand, or he may not have. However, Liu Squad Leader's position at the local police station would undoubtedly help you investigate Xiao Guolin's whereabouts; that much is certain, right?
Alright. Let's assume we accept all the previous doubts as affirmative answers. If we didn't encounter any trouble in Dongxing and weren't pursued by local gangs or authorities, we would definitely come into contact with the local police, and we would reach out to Liu Squad Leader. Given your relationship with Liu Squad Leader, he would surely take you to the village where Xiao Guolin used to live and assist you in investigating this matter. Do you think Liu Squad Leader has the capability to uncover clues about this smuggling operation?"
Fatty's reasoning was very logical, and I couldn't help but be drawn into his words, my mind following his line of thought.
"It’s possible," I replied uncertainly.
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