Duan Jinglin nodded slightly: "However, tonight we have laid the foundation for this action."

In the morning, the staff of the Coast Guard Corps had arranged everything and prepared to welcome their commendation ceremony. Qin Yuan, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin all changed into formal clothes and stood in front of the cabin door, watching the Coast Guard members busy sorting on the boat.

"Today is a bit of a formal occasion." Yue Ming said, with a hint of relaxation in his tone, "However, I think this commendation should not be too simple."

Qin Yuan looked at Yue Ming with a hint of calmness in his eyes: "Although this action was successful, we cannot take it lightly. Commendation is just a form, and the real challenge is still to come."

Duan Jinglin nodded silently, obviously he also knew the real purpose of this trip. "This commendation is not only to affirm us, but more to put pressure on us. The future mission is the key to determining our direction."

The three of them didn't say much and maintained their usual calmness and alertness. A few minutes later, they were taken to a special rest area arranged by the Coast Guard Corps. In the hall, the senior management of the Coast Guard Corps were ready to greet them.

Qin Yuan and his group walked into the hall and were greeted by a senior commander in a coast guard uniform. The commander was tall, sharp, and had a smile on his face. Obviously, he was very satisfied with the result of this operation.

"Qin Yuan, Yue Ming, Duan Jinglin," the commander's voice was steady and powerful. "Your performance this time exceeded our expectations. You not only successfully controlled the situation of the cruise ship, but also provided us with extremely valuable information, which directly helped us completely break the enemy's defense line."

"This is what we should do." Qin Yuan responded in a low voice, without any complacency in his tone.

"Your calmness and courage are admirable," the commander continued. "Especially your actions on the cruise ship are not only a direct blow to the enemy, but also a breakthrough to our entire operation system. You have demonstrated extraordinary execution, especially when facing extreme pressure, you can still remain calm and make the right decisions."

"Thank you for your affirmation," Yue Ming responded, his tone full of humility.

The commander nodded and immediately signaled to sit down. He picked up a document from the table and continued, "The Coast Guard Corps attaches great importance to the performance of you three. Today, we will award you the medal of honor for your heroic performance and outstanding contributions in this operation."

Several coast guard staff walked forward, holding medals, and first handed a specially designed coast guard medal to Qin Yuan. The design of this medal is simple and atmospheric, with a crossed sword and shield in the center, symbolizing defense and determination.

"Qin Yuan, thank you for your contribution to the country and the people." The commander said solemnly, wearing the medal on Qin Yuan's chest.

Qin Yuan nodded gently and accepted the honor. "This is just the result of my joint efforts with my team."

Afterwards, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin were also awarded medals respectively. They did not have many expressions on their faces, but just silently accepted this recognition. Every coast guard member knew that the real challenge would not end with honor, but would be constantly pushed to higher goals.

After the commendation ceremony, the commander spoke again: "Today's commendation ceremony is not only a reward for you, but also an encouragement. I believe that in the next task, you will continue to perform your outstanding abilities."

Qin Yuan put away the medal and looked at the commander firmly: "We will continue to work hard to ensure that every mission can be completed."

The commander nodded with satisfaction and turned to other coast guard staff and said, "Take them to a special lounge to ensure that their physical and mental recovery is restored. The next task requires them to be in the best condition."

Afterwards, the three were taken to a quiet lounge where comfortable seats and simple refreshments were prepared in the house. Although the commendation ceremony had ended, Qin Yuan's eyes still did not move away from the window. He knew that behind this temporary calm, there was greater danger lurking.

Duan Jinglin walked to the window, looked at the calm sea outside, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that everything has ended, but our goal is far from achieving."

Yue Ming also walked to the window and whispered: "Yes, this is just a phased victory. The network of the boss behind the scenes has not completely collapsed, and we still need to continue to investigate."

Qin Yuan took a deep breath, finally turned around and looked at the two of them. "Although today's commendation is a recognition for us, we cannot relax our vigilance because of this. The boss behind the scenes' methods are far more complicated than we thought, and this is just the beginning."

Duan Jinglin nodded: "We are close to the truth, but there are still many details that need to be further revealed."

"That's right." Qin Yuan's tone was calm, "Although this operation was successful, the challenges we face would only become greater and greater. Next, we must maintain closer cooperation with the police and the coast guard."

As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the lounge gently pushed open and a coast guard staff member walked in. "Qin Yuan, Yue Ming, Duan Jinglin, the leader invites you here. The next task arrangement has a preliminary plan, and we need to communicate with you further."

The three of them looked at each other, then stood up and walked towards the staff. Although the commendation was over, they knew that the real challenge had just begun. Every step of action might determine the situation that followed, and they must continue to be highly alert and ready for more complex tasks at any time.

At the end of the corridor, the commander and several senior coast guard personnel had been waiting for a long time. Qin Yuan walked to the front and exchanged glances with the commander.

"Qin Yuan, the next task may be even more dangerous." The commander began to explain the specific situation. "We learned that the network of the boss behind the scenes is still active and may have penetrated into some important areas in the country. We need you to continue to investigate and help us completely break this criminal group."

Qin Yuan frowned: "We are ready, please tell us what to do next."

The commander's voice was low: "In the next action, we will closely monitor various suspicious targets through the linkage of multiple forces, and at the same time conduct in-depth investigations into the specific trajectory of the boss behind the scenes. Your mission is to penetrate into the enemy, break the enemy's defense line, and find their core figures in the shortest time."

"I understand." Qin Yuan responded firmly.

"Very good." The commander nodded, "In this mission, besides you three, there will be several other elites. We must do our best to control the situation."

"We will definitely complete the task." Yue Ming's tone was decisive.

"Okay." The commander smiled, "Next, we will provide you with all the support we can ensure you can complete the mission smoothly."

Qin Yuan, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin left the command room with their paces consistent and steady. Although the sun was shining outside, they were still shrouded in a tense atmosphere. On both sides of the corridor were the working areas of the Coast Guard Corps, and various medals and honors were hung on the walls, reflecting the noble responsibilities of the Coast Guard team. Qin Yuan recalled the previous commendation ceremony. Although the outside world gave high praise to their performance, he knew that the real battle behind the scenes had just begun.

"Although today's commendation is full of glory, we cannot relax because of this." Qin Yuan whispered, his eyes firmly. "The network of the boss behind the scenes still exists. We cannot rely solely on this success. We must continue to deepen our investigation."

Duan Jinglin was silent for a while and responded: "Yes, our mission is far from over. The power of the boss behind the scenes is larger than we thought. Solving the problem in front of us is only the first step."

Yue Ming nodded: "Their power is spread all over the corner, and perhaps some important clues are still in places we have not reached."

Qin Yuan sighed softly, walked in front, and quickly walked through the corridor of the coast guard headquarters. "We must seize this opportunity and use all the resources we can use. Time does not wait for people. The more delayed the enemy will be, the more we can transfer the target."

They came to the meeting room of the corps. The guard at the door immediately opened the door when he saw this. It was already full of the senior management of the coast guard and criminal police departments related to the case. The commander signaled the three of them to sit down in the main seat in front of the table, and then began to briefly introduce the next action plan.

"Everyone, although the operation last night achieved a phased victory, the enemy was still hiding in the dark." The commander went straight to the point. "Today, we will conduct further investigations on the core network of the boss behind the scenes. According to your understanding, we believe that the enemy has cooperated with external forces through several complex channels. At this time, the situation is complicated and you are urgently needed to continue to go deeper into the enemy."

Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin and Yue Ming listened carefully, becoming more and more alert to the next task. The commander continued: "We will cooperate with multiple domestic and foreign departments to share intelligence resources. According to preliminary investigations, the boss behind the scenes may be covering up the traces of their illegal transactions through certain legal enterprises and international trade platforms. We need you to go deep into these enterprises and find clues from them."

"Commander, what are our specific goals for action?" Qin Yuan asked softly. Obviously, he had begun to think about how to find a breakthrough in this complex situation.

The commander nodded: "Our primary goal is to determine the specific position of the boss behind the scenes. We need you to gradually approach the enemy through partners and intelligence sources. We have already grasped some preliminary clues, which may involve a series of multinational corporations and financial groups."

"Multinational corporations?" Yue Ming frowned, "Their power is so huge, how can we penetrate it?"

The commander pondered for a moment: "Indeed, the enemy is hiding very deeply. On the surface, these companies are operating normally. In fact, they may be part of a larger conspiracy. We need to collect internal information through hidden channels and discover loopholes in it."

Duan Jinglin added: "If we go through legal channels, we need extremely high concealment and accuracy and cannot expose our whereabouts."

"Yes." said the commander, "so the next task requires not only your keen judgment, but also your patience. We will assign some of your agents to assist you to ensure that you can penetrate smoothly. The key to this operation is whether you can discover the enemy's true purpose and trump card."

The atmosphere in the venue suddenly became serious, and all the participants realized the difficulty and danger of this mission. Qin Yuan knew that he and the team members would face unprecedented challenges, but he also understood that now they were no longer simply performing tasks, but a key link in this game.

"We will do our best to complete the task." Qin Yuan said at last, with a calm tone.

The commander looked at them, and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes: "I have full confidence in your performance. The next action will determine whether we can completely destroy the enemy's power. I hope you can make a smooth breakthrough."

After the meeting, Qin Yuan, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin walked out of the conference room together. The sunshine outside was still bright, and the sea breeze gently brushed their faces. Although it seemed quiet on the surface, each of them understood in their hearts that the real challenge had just begun.

"The next task is more difficult than ever." Duan Jinglin's voice was low, "The background of the boss behind the scenes is complicated. If we want to truly solve this problem, we may have to face more challenges."

"Yes." Qin Yuan nodded, "But we don't have time to hesitate, and the enemy will not give us too much breathing."

Yue Ming frowned and said, "However, we also have some powerful bargaining chips in our hands. Through those companies and international cooperation channels, we can gradually find out the enemy's flaws."

"We must try to keep a low profile in the next investigation. Although we have the support of the coast guard and the police, the real dominance of this struggle is still in our hands." Qin Yuan's eyes were sharp, "The enemy has begun to deploy new lines of defense, and we must step ahead and find out their weaknesses."

The three of them exchanged their eyes and understood in their hearts that every step next was crucial. The enemy not only set up many traps in the legal field, but also made complex arrangements behind the scenes. What they wanted to do was to reveal the true face of the enemy from the inside without revealing their identities.

As the mission gradually unfolded, Qin Yuan, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin began to take action. At the same time, the Coast Guard Corps and other relevant departments in the country also began to cooperate comprehensively, coordinate intelligence, and allocate resources from various departments. In order not to arouse the enemy's vigilance, they decided to adopt a low-key infiltration method and gradually enter the enemy's heartland.
Chapter completed!