Paranormal Investigation Notes

Chapter 41 Mountain Fire
Li Wenhua's objection was originally expected by the three of them.

The three of them didn't have that kind of extravagant hope, so Li Wenhua readily agreed to it after listening to his side's narration and demands.That's too impractical.

"Li Chu, you can set a time for us, it doesn't need to be too long, just let us go to check again. Anyway, manpower and material resources are ready-made now, so we don't need to spend anything extra to check again. If we can If something is found out, isn’t that a profit?”

"We have been investigating for such a long time in the early stage and invested so many resources. Isn't it all in vain if we give up like this now? It won't consume much if we check again. Maybe we can save the previous investment?"

"Director, we are not reconciled. We just give up like this. We are really not reconciled."

"On average, more than 100 people go missing every year, that's more than 100 families."

Zhang Dingshan remained silent, while He Wei and Lu Qingliang took turns to fight.

This is also a strategy discussed earlier.After all, Zhang Dingshan has the identity of the captain, if he comes forward directly, it will not be easy to change.He Wei and Lu Qingliang did not have these concerns.

"Sunk costs should not be the basis for future decisions."

Li Wenhua was not moved at all.He looked at Lu Qingliang and He Wei, and said: "No matter how much we invested before, it was just a sunk cost. What we have to do now is to stop the loss. Stop the loss immediately. We can't invest more resources into this bottomless pit gone."

"But Lu Ming's speculation is very reasonable. This must be a trick of the X organization, just to prevent us from continuing to investigate."

"Li Chu, trust me, check again, there will definitely be clues!"

"This is the superior's decision." Li Wenhua refused again: "Even if you persuade me, it's useless. The director can't get through. Besides, there are still many incidents that we need to investigate, and the department is short of manpower. Lu Ming's Fate is fate, other people's lives are not fate?"

"Li Chu, you're right. Everyone's life counts. We know that. It's about finding key clues about this matter. It's really not reconciled to give up like this now."

"Director Li, just give us some more time, and we won't embarrass you."

"No, no."

Faced with their pleas, Li Wenhua just shook his head.

The two talked dryly, but Li Wenhua was not moved at all.In desperation, the two had no choice but to shut up and looked at Zhang Dingshan.

Zhang Dingshan stood up.

"Director Li, give us another week. It only takes one week. If nothing is found within this week, I will take the responsibility. I will punish you and report to the director."

At this moment, even with Li Wenhua's temper, he couldn't help feeling a little angry.

He slapped the table suddenly, and stood up: "You will take the responsibility? What a big tone, can you take this responsibility?! This is the decision of the superior! It is a decision, not a suggestion!"

Zhang Dingshan's expression remained unchanged.

"Director Li, I only need a week."

"You...you're going to piss me off! I'm quitting this director, can you do it?"

Zhang Dingshan is still stubborn: "Just one week is enough."

"Zhang Dingshan! Last time you went to check the gene bank, you didn't listen to my advice. Yes, you did find something, but if you didn't find something, have you thought about the consequences? The fine you imposed last time has not yet Pay it up? Are you happy to be deducted 70% of your salary every month as a fine? This time you dare to directly disobey the orders of your superiors, don’t you want to do it?!”

Zhang Dingshan's expression remained firm: "If the superior does not agree to continue the investigation, then I will resign and investigate myself."

He Wei and Lu Qingliang raised their heads in shock.

"It's against the sky! It's against the sky!"

Li Wenhua yelled angrily: "Are you threatening me? Do you think the earth would stop turning without you? Threatening me with resignation?"

"I just want to keep this case going."

Li Wenhua gasped heavily, and glared at Zhang Dingshan viciously.After a long time, he sat down slowly.After a long time, he said: "The investigation of this case must be stopped."

Ok?
Lu Qingliang noticed that Li Wenhua's tone seemed to have changed.

At this moment, his brain was in rapid operation.Combined with the special research on Li Wenhua's character in the past - this is the material that he must master in charge of the logistics work. Only in this way can he win enough support for the second operation team in the department. He vaguely noticed something.

In a blink of an eye, he suddenly said: "Yes, yes, the investigation of this case must be stopped."

He Wei looked at him in surprise.But Lu Qingliang continued: "It's just that, as you know, Li Chu, this case is more complicated, and there are still some things that are not clear about the place where the mountain god is worshipped. That... yes, the finishing work will take some time. , about, about a week?"

Zhang Dingshan was silent and didn't say a word.He Wei understood something in an instant like a blessing in her heart, and immediately said: "Yes, yes, we will stop the investigation of the case now. This is the finishing work, one week, just one week, and it will be completed for sure."

Li Wenhua was still full of anger, but he looked at Lu Qingliang with a very hidden appreciation.

His tone remained serious.

"I will report to my superiors and ensure that the follow-up finishing work will be completed within a week. You must pay attention to it, take it seriously, and ensure that the quality and quantity are completed as scheduled!"

"Yes!"

"Don't worry, Li Chu, I promise to complete the task!"

"At the Sociology Experimental Base, we must appease the emotions of the people, and there must be no more trouble!"

Li Wenhua looked at Lu Qingliang again.

This matter has always been his responsibility.

Prior to this, several people had discussed whether to end the sociology experiment at this stage and let people go home directly.But after comprehensive consideration, Zhang Dingshan still rejected this idea.

There are too many uncontrollable factors.Letting them go now might give Organization X a break, which could lead to something bad.Besides, the time we have to fight for is only one week, so it is better to let the sociology experiment last for another week.

Now, the pressure was all on Lu Qingliang.

He gritted his teeth: "Don't worry, Li Chu, I will do a good job of comforting you!"

Zhang Dingshan let out a sigh of relief.

"Are you all right? Let's go? Do you still want to eat with me?"

Li Wenhua's tone was very harsh.

Zhang Dingshan slightly bent over to Li Wenhua, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Chu Li."

He understood that this time, just like the last time, Li Wenhua did not let himself bear the responsibility, but took it on his behalf.

"Go, go, go, go, don't let me see you again."

Li Wenhua waved his hands again and again, driving the three of them away like flies.Zhang Dingshan turned around and walked out with He Wei and Lu Qingliang.

As soon as the door was closed, He Wei was full of emotion: "Old Li is a good man."

Zhang Dingshan ignored it, but looked at Lu Qingliang.

"Are you sure?"

Lu Qingliang smiled wryly and said: "If you are not sure, you have to bite the bullet. Anyway, leave this to me, you go quickly, save time."

"Let's go, let's go back quickly."

Zhang Dingshan and He Wei returned to the command center at the fastest speed.Seeing Zhang Dingshan's figure, the person in charge of those who assisted the second operation team in carrying out the search mission immediately came up.

"We have received an order from our superiors to continue assisting you in carrying out the follow-up finishing tasks until 6:25 on June 0th."

There are still almost 150 hours, about 6 and a half days, before the deadline.

"Thank you."

Walking into the tent, under Lu Ming's expectant eyes, Zhang Dingshan told the news that made Lu Ming very excited.But what followed was heavy pressure.

Only 6 and a half days left.

This is truly the last chance.If you can't grasp it this time, then you really have no chance.

After all, there is over and over again, there is no over and over again.Zhang Dingshan has asked Li Wenhua for help twice for this matter, if there is a third time, not only is it inappropriate, but Li Wenhua himself may not be able to bear the pressure from his superiors.

"I will find the real place of sacrifice for the mountain god."

Lu Mingman said these words firmly.

After this, the search operation was once again in full swing.Lu Ming once again showed the attitude of concentrating and forgetting to eat and sleep, and put all his heart and mind into this work.

Not only did he continue to explore on the ground, but he also devoted more energy to reading ancient books, as well as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and thinking about clues.Huang Weimin was also dragged in.

Often in the middle of the night, Huang Weimin had to accompany Lu Ming to search for clues. He was woken up by Lu Ming within a few hours of falling asleep, and once again plunged into the world of books and electronic documents.

This caused Huang Weimin to have dark circles under his eyes in just two days, and he began to complain.

"I've never been so tired farming at home, Xiao Lu, you've tormented me to death..."

For this, Lu Ming can only apologize: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Huang, time is tight and tasks are heavy, please work harder..."

Time passed quietly under such circumstances.

On the third day, when Lu Ming, Huang Weimin, He Wei, and a few people in charge of security climbed up a small hill, took out the equipment and began to survey and observe, Lu Ming suddenly saw something that should not appear here. s things.

Behind the mountains in the east, a column of smoke rose into the sky, straight into the sky.

A bad premonition slowly rose from the bottom of his heart.

"This is……"

The communication equipment suddenly rang.After connecting, Zhang Dingshan's voice came out.

"I tell you a bad news. A wildfire broke out in the No. 86 area of ​​the first search area. The fire is spreading rapidly at the moment, but because of the terrain, only the fire helicopter can be used to put out the fire, and the rest of the fire facilities cannot be reached. To ensure safety, You must return to the command center immediately."

(End of this chapter)