CHAPTER 873: CHAPTER 873: THE MOST HONORED MAN IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY (3)

He handed the phone to Charlie, who pointed at the computer screen held by a staff member.

"Seal off the entire apartment building. Team A, go up the left emergency stairs. Team B, take the right emergency stairs. Everyone, follow my command!"

He waved gently, and the agents behind him immediately split into two teams, rushing towards the emergency stairs on both sides. Charlie led a group to block the elevator.

Huangfu Jue strode into the elevator and pressed the button for the sixth floor. The elevator started ascending immediately.

As the elevator ascended, the two teams of agents were already climbing up the emergency stairs, securing the stairwells on several floors. Meanwhile, Abel had sent the residential information of the entire complex to Huangfu Jue’s assistant’s computer.

"There are a total of three hundred households in the apartment building. Most of them are local residents. Only five apartments on the seventh, ninth, and thirteenth floors have rental records."

Huangfu Jue watched the changing numbers on the elevator display.

"Rental dates!"

The assistant promptly reported the rental information, "7012 was rented six months ago, 7036 signed a new contract yesterday, 9002 was rented a week ago, and the two apartments on the thirteenth floor were rented a month ago and a year ago, respectively."

The elevator stopped on the seventh floor, the doors opened, and Huangfu Jue led the way out.

"Go to 7012 first!"

Under Huangfu Jue’s direction, the group swiftly and quietly arrived at the door of 7012. Charlie rushed forward, attempting to shield Huangfu Jue, but the man blocked him with a raised hand.

Huangfu Jue raised his right hand and made a slight gesture. An agent immediately stepped forward, using a special key to pick the lock.

He kicked open the door and was the first to storm into the room, gun in hand.

The living room contained only a few pieces of simple furniture. The coffee table was cluttered with convenience foods and trash. After a quick scan of the living room, Huangfu Jue rushed over to the bedroom door and pushed it open.

At that moment, Charlie and the others also charged in behind him, heading to check the other rooms.

Scanning the surroundings, Huangfu Jue saw a paper airplane on the bedside table. He immediately walked over and picked up the plane. The airplane was folded very neatly, with well-crafted wing curves.

He instantly recognized it as Gan Tang’s plane. He had seen the young boy fold airplanes before, frustrated that they didn’t fly far. Huangfu Jue had once taught him some techniques—first, balance, and second, the curvature of the wings.

"Sir!"

An agent rushed into the room, carrying a tray with a bullet in it. "We found a bullet casing."

Huangfu Jue, still holding the airplane, turned and rushed towards the diagonal room, noticing bloodstains on the sheets. His grip on the airplane tightened sharply.

"Notify Abel to find them!"

This place was undoubtedly where Gan Tang had been held captive. Clearly, they were a step too late.

Charlie also realized this immediately, commanding his men to search the area while he called Abel at headquarters.

Upon hearing the news, Abel’s tone was also grave.

"I understand. I will immediately check the vehicles that recently left the building."

While the others continued searching for clues, Huangfu Jue returned to the bedroom, carefully observing the surroundings.

His gaze landed on the partially eaten bread and water on the bedside table. He then moved to the table and examined the food packaging, realizing something.

No wonder they knew roughly where he was. They must have seen the supermarket address on the bag.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Jue felt both a pang of heartache and a tinge of relief.