I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 245 Analyzing the Flight Route

After escaping from the basement, Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei quickly reunited with the SWAT team that had arrived on the scene. Although they had temporarily escaped the Ghost's trap, they knew the battle was far from over. They had to quickly discover the Ghost's next plan and stop him. The Ghost's final message—"The real game has just begun"—made them realize that a greater crisis might be yet to come.

The three returned to the police station and quickly summoned technical experts and intelligence analysts to begin sorting out all known clues. The atmosphere in the conference room was tense and serious, as everyone was working hard to find the truth behind the "ghost."

"Let's start with the drone and the equipment in the basement." Zhang Wanqing turned on the projector and displayed photos of the drone and the basement control console. "Similar code sequences were found in both locations, indicating that Ghost used the same encryption method on multiple devices."

Fu Siyuan and Li Wei quickly began to examine the device, trying to find more clues. Technical experts also joined in and found that the device stored a large amount of data, including the drone's flight path, the address of the signal source, and some encrypted communication records.

"These communication records may be the way he communicates with his accomplices." Fu Siyuan said, "If we can decipher them, we might be able to find his accomplices."

"Yes, and these flight paths are also worth studying." Zhang Wanqing pointed at the drone's flight path map. "Why did he choose these routes? Is there any special significance?"

"Moreover, he left obvious clues on the equipment in the basement, which may be a provocation or a deliberate attempt to lead us to discover certain information," Fu Siyuan added.

"We analyzed the data from the devices in the basement and found some strange communication records," the technical expert said. "These records show that 'Ghost' frequently communicated with several unidentified contacts before the incident."

"These contacts may be his accomplices," Li Wei said. "We need to track these communication records as quickly as possible to find their identities."

The technical team acted quickly, using advanced technology to track the communication records. After several hours of effort, they finally locked down several key communication nodes.

"We found a frequently appearing IP address that seems to be closely related to the 'Ghost' communications," the technical expert said. "This IP address comes from an office building in the city center."

"Office buildings? There are a lot of companies there. Ghost might have a base there," Zhang Wanqing said. "We need to go there and take a look."

"However, we have to be careful, the 'ghost' must have set a trap there." Fu Siyuan reminded.

The police quickly organized a special police team to search the office building. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei also went there, knowing that this might be the key to uncovering the identity of the "ghost".

The office building was packed with companies and people were coming and going frequently. With the cooperation of the police, the SWAT team quickly cordoned off the building and began searching each floor.

"We're looking for the Ghost's base, which could be a hidden office or warehouse," Zhang Wanqing said. "Pay attention to any suspicious areas."

When they searched the 13th floor, an unremarkable office caught their attention. The door of this office was tightly closed, and the windows were covered with heavy curtains, making it look particularly mysterious.

"This place looks suspicious." Fu Siyuan said, "Let's go in and take a look."

The SWAT team quickly surrounded the office and broke in. Inside was a simple room filled with various electronic devices and documents.

"This is the base of the 'Ghost'!" Li Wei said excitedly.

Inside the room, technical experts quickly began to check the equipment and files. They found a computer that stored a large amount of data and communication records.

"Here's more information about Ghost's plans," the technologist said. "He seems to be planning a series of attacks against the city's infrastructure."

"Infrastructure? What does that mean?" Zhang Wanqing frowned.

"It could be the power system, the water supply system, or the transportation system," Fu Siyuan said. "The Ghost's goal is to create large-scale chaos."

"We have to stop him quickly," Zhang Wanqing said. "This data must reveal his next plan."

Technical experts quickly began analyzing the data, trying to find the specific goals and timetable of "Ghost". After intense analysis, they discovered a shocking plan.

"'Ghost' plans to launch an attack on the city's water system tomorrow night," the technical expert said. "He intends to disrupt the water supply in the city center and create chaos."

"Tomorrow night? Time is running out!" Zhang Wanqing said, "We need to quickly notify the relevant departments and strengthen protection."

"Also, we have to find the hiding place of the 'Ghost' and completely destroy his plan." Fu Siyuan said.

The police acted quickly, notifying the water conservancy department to strengthen protection and launching a city-wide manhunt. However, the "Ghost" seemed to have anticipated all this, and his actions became more secretive and cunning.

Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei knew that they had uncovered part of the "Ghost" conspiracy, but greater challenges were still to come. They had to find his hiding place and completely destroy his plan before the "Ghost" launched an attack.

And the "Ghost" seemed to be secretly observing their every move, waiting for the right moment to launch his ultimate plan.

After discovering that "Ghost" planned to attack the city's power system, Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei quickly cooperated with the police and launched an intense pursuit operation. They knew that time was running out and they had to find the hiding place of "Ghost" as soon as possible.

Technical experts continued to analyze the data found in the office building base, trying to find the specific location of "Ghost". After several hours of effort, they found a key clue - "Ghost" frequently mentioned a plan codenamed "Water Shadow" in its communication records.

"'Water Shadow' plan? This might be related to the city's water system," Fu Siyuan said. "'Ghost' might be planning to attack both the power and water systems simultaneously, creating even greater chaos."

"We must find his specific target," Zhang Wanqing said. "Technical team, can you use the communication logs to locate Ghost's next base?"

Technical experts acted quickly, using advanced technology to conduct an in-depth analysis of the communication records. After some effort, they discovered a frequent signal source located in the suburbs of the city, near a major water conservancy hub.

"This signal source may be the next base of the Ghost," the technical expert said. "We have already locked down the approximate location."