Chapter 212: Strategy

In the operations room of the Starfire Group headquarters, the lights were blindingly bright. Commander Zhang, Lin Chen, Li Wei, and several core members were gathered around a long table, with the draft negotiation terms and a map of the safe zone spread out, the negotiation bottom lines marked in red marker standing out prominently.

"Although Zhao Hu agreed to hand over the supplies, given Zhou Bao's nature, he will definitely play tricks during the delivery process."

Commander Zhang tapped his finger on the supply transport route on the map, "We must finalize the final strategy;

we need to get the supplies while also preventing them from launching a sneak attack." Lin Chen nodded,

pushing a drafted strategy document in front of everyone: "I plan to proceed in three steps.

Step one: send two teams to the Iron Hand Group's remaining strongholds to count the supplies, with full video recording, to avoid them using inferior or expired supplies to make up the numbers.

Step two: choose the main road of the safe zone for the transport route, setting up three temporary alert points along the way, each point staffed with five team members equipped with heavy weapons.

Step three: leave ten team members at the negotiation site, focusing on protecting the Lin Guodong family and the recording equipment to prevent them from suddenly making a move."

Li Wei picked up the document to flip through, pointing at the 'supply counting' clause and asking: "What if the Iron Hand Group doesn't let our people into the stronghold to count?"

Lin Chen was prepared: "I will make it clear to Zhao Hu that if they don't allow the counting,

it will be considered a breach of contract, the negotiation will be terminated immediately, and we will directly attack the stronghold.

They are currently short of food and ammunition; they don't have the confidence to engage in a hard stalemate with us."

Commander Zhang added: "We must also make the bottom line clear—the supplies must be intact and usable;

if any accident occurs during the transport process, the responsibility lies entirely with the Iron Hand Group, and we have the right to demand double compensation."

A core member responsible for intelligence suddenly spoke up: "We received news that

Zhou Bao is hiding in an abandoned warehouse in the west of the city and has also contacted several small factions,

possibly wanting to sneak attack the transport team on the day of the negotiation." Lin Chen's eyes turned cold: "Then send an additional team to patrol the west of the city; once Zhou Bao's trail is discovered,

surround and capture him immediately, no need to hold back. Also, have Xia Nuan set up a temporary medical point in the middle of the transport route with medical team members, in case any team members are injured, they can be treated in time."

While everyone was discussing, a system notification suddenly popped up: 【Detected communication records between the Iron Hand Group and small factions in the west of the city, involving 'detonating explosives when the transport team passes the stone bridge'; suggest checking the area around the stone bridge in advance and dismantling the explosives.】

Seeing the notification, Lin Chen immediately pointed to the stone bridge on the map: "There's a problem here;

the Iron Hand Group might have installed explosives on the stone bridge; we must send demolition experts to check,

and ensure it's cleared before the supply transport." Li Wei volunteered: "I'll take the demolition experts; I guarantee the check will be completed within half an hour." After speaking, he picked up his equipment and walked out.

Commander Zhang looked at Lin Chen, his tone carrying trust: "For this negotiation, you are the highest person in charge on-site;

you can make autonomous decisions on all matters without needing to ask for instructions on everything. But remember,

the bottom line cannot be broken—the quantity of supplies cannot be less, the safety of the Lin Guodong family must be guaranteed,

and the Iron Hand Group must promise not to harass survivors anymore." Lin Chen stood up and saluted: "Please rest assured, Commander, I will definitely achieve it."

The door to the operations room was pushed open, and Xia Nuan walked in carrying several cups of hot water,

handing them to everyone: "I just heard you were busy with negotiation strategies, so I specially boiled some hot water;

you should warm yourselves up first." She walked to Lin Chen's side and whispered: "I've prepared the supplies for the medical point, and the team members are arranged;

pay attention to your safety on-site, and contact me anytime if there's a situation." Lin Chen took the water cup, his fingertips touching her hand, and said softly: "Don't worry, I'll be careful."

【System notification: Negotiation strategy has been synchronized to the tactical module; if communication interruption or sudden situations occur on-site, emergency plans can be automatically generated for the host's reference.】

Lin Chen responded in his mind: "Understood, keep communication open, notify me immediately if there's a new situation."

Everyone checked the strategy details again, and after confirming there were no omissions, Commander Zhang announced the end of the meeting.

Lin Chen took the final strategy document and the draft terms and walked out of the operations room. The sky outside had already darkened,

the streetlights of the safe zone were shining with a dim yellow light, and the team members were conducting night training on the playground,

the sounds of shouting and killing rising one after another. Lin Chen gripped the document in his hand, knowing clearly that tomorrow's negotiation was not only a struggle for supplies but also a test of the Starfire Group's deterrent power; he had to ensure everything was foolproof.