Chapter 1117: I think they still have another move, and their intentions are significant

The train roared past, and Captain Xiong and another comrade continued forward.

This time they moved faster; although the Beijing-to-Guangzhou train now used a slightly quieter diesel locomotive, the nighttime wind noise, combined with the diesel engine's hum, exhaust roar, cooling fan whir, and gearbox clatter, while smoother than the hissing roar of steam engines, still made the overall environment extremely noisy at high speed.

So climbing from back to front along the roof, the person ahead would find it hard to notice.

Added to that, with Liu Chuxue's deliberate guidance, Captain Xiong and his team quickly apprehended the enemy agent ahead.

After the danger on the roof was eliminated, Captain Xiong's team and the train's security officers conducted another thorough through-check of the carriages—effectively inspecting them twice—to confirm no safety hazards remained in the carriages or on the roof.

But Captain Xiong kept recalling the enemy leader's mocking gaze—no, something was wrong; there must still be a danger they had not discovered.

The next stop ahead was Zhuzhou; his intuition made him increasingly uneasy.

After leaving the interrogation room, he pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, ready to light one, then remembered the leader in the next carriage couldn't stand the smell—he reluctantly put them back.

Remembering how the young girl had said his hearing and sense of smell were extraordinary, he walked toward the hard-seat carriage behind.

Liu Chuxue had not slept; hearing footsteps approaching, she opened her eyes and looked over.

Captain Xiong crossed the aisle several times before reaching Liu Chuxue's side: "Comrade Xiao."

Liu Chuxue looked up at him: "Captain Xiong, what do you need?"

Captain Xiong looked slightly embarrassed: "Comrade Xiao, I have something to ask you—could we speak privately?"

Mi Aijun, still awake, frowned: "Aren't all those people already caught? Isn't this an odd time to seek out Comrade Xiao?"

As he spoke, he subtly glanced at Wan Qing, fast asleep beside Liu Chuxue—after all, this woman always stirred up trouble.

Captain Xiong knew he had acted rashly, but tonight's matter was no ordinary affair—he had to eliminate every possible danger, not only to ensure the leader's safety but also to guarantee the train's absolute security; it was his duty: "The situation is urgent—please forgive my impertinence."

After all, Mi Aijun was military-trained and could understand his difficulties.

He looked at Liu Chuxue, waiting for her decision: "It's up to you."

Liu Chuxue knew Captain Xiong had discovered something new and wanted her help: "Let's go—if I can help, I won't refuse."

At that moment, Mi Aijun interjected: "I'll go with you."

Captain Xiong did not refuse; after all, Comrade Mi had contributed significantly during the arrest of the enemy agents.

Before leaving, Mi Aijun woke Zhang Chunsheng beside him: "I'm going to help Liu Chuxue—you stay alert and watch the luggage."

Zhang Chunsheng was still drowsy but understood the gravity—he glanced at Captain Xiong standing nearby and instantly shook off his sleepiness: "Alright, go ahead."

The three walked to the carriage connection point, and Captain Xiong gave Mi Aijun a glance.

Mi Aijun immediately understood—he walked to the entrance of the front carriage and naturally began observing the front for any movement.

After explaining his suspicions to Liu Chuxue: "I think they still have another move, and their intentions are significant."