CHAPTER 451: CHAPTER 451: DISCOVERING THE UNDERGROUND TUNNEL

Huo Jingrui sprinted to the infirmary. Inside, many people looked terrified, their faces pale. Some pregnant women were crying continuously; others were comforting those beside them. He grabbed a nurse. "Where is Doctor Chu’s wife?"

The nurse, who had just been transferred from the commune health center, responded, "Who are you looking for?"

Just as Huo Jingrui was about to ask again, Yunyi poked her head out from a nearby consultation room. "Jingrui, I’m here."

The moment Huo Jingrui saw Yunyi, the oppressive anxiety he felt finally eased. They exchanged a nod from a distance, then each returned to their duties.

Yunyi continued her critical task of detoxification. Meanwhile, Huo Jingrui discussed matters with Qiao Shaoguo and the others who had followed him. "We need to bring more people to the infirmary," Huo Jingrui said. "I’m afraid they might strike again, especially since this area is now so crowded."

Qiao Shaoguo nodded. "You’re right. I’ll have the security team send more people over shortly."

Huo Jingrui, looking thoughtful, gazed in the direction opposite to where the attackers had fled. He addressed the personnel from the Armed Forces Department, "Send people to search that area. Check carefully for any signs of an underground passage."

One of them nodded. "Alright, I’ll take some people over immediately."

Subsequently, the entire security team, Public Security officers, and personnel from the Armed Forces Department conducted a thorough sweep of Hua’an Farm Reclamation. They paid particular attention to the area Huo Jingrui had indicated, searching it meticulously.

Sure enough, they found an underground tunnel.

Following the tunnel, they found it branched off. Investigations revealed one path led to the mountains behind the farm, another to the regimental headquarters, and a third, surprisingly, to the cafeteria.

The personnel carrying out the search became uneasy. How long had these tunnels been in existence?

「Elsewhere.」

As soon as his subordinates delivered their warning at the infirmary, the scar-faced man led his remaining men in a retreat through the underground tunnels.

He directly took his men up the mountain, planning to reach the hideout they had arranged in advance.

However, Public Security personnel had already established defensive positions on the mountain. As soon as the group came into view, officers began to tail them.

The scar-faced man was extremely cautious, taking numerous detours before finally reaching their destination.

The officers tracking them were nearly discovered by the scar-faced man several times.

Therefore, they never dared to follow too closely.

As darkness fell, reports from the various search teams began to converge. Suddenly, Huo Jingrui realized something. "Quick!" he ordered. "Check the cafeteria!"

He figured those people wouldn’t have retreated so easily; they were surely up to no good.

When Huo Jingrui’s group reached the cafeteria, a few people were already lining up for dinner. The security team immediately began an emergency evacuation of the cafeteria.

The sharp-eyed Huo Jingrui noticed something amiss with the server at window number two. The man’s expression was well-controlled, but his occasional glances at his watch aroused Huo Jingrui’s suspicion.

Huo Jingrui discreetly watched the man, subtly moving closer. Just as the man was about to bend down, Huo Jingrui launched a kick that sent him flying.

The man let out a sharp "AAAH!" attracting many stares. He roared, "Who kicked me? Get out here and face your master!"

Huo Jingrui stepped forward. "Your master? And who made you master here?"

Seeing Huo Jingrui, the man became visibly flustered but forced himself to remain calm. "Who are you?" he demanded. "Why did you kick me?"

Just as Huo Jingrui was about to speak, he caught sight of someone out of the corner of his eye. This person was stealthily moving towards where the first man had been standing, apparently trying to conceal something. The newcomer’s expression was extremely rigid, a clear sign of nervousness.