Song Heping's eyes narrowed.
At least two hours early!
Barzani is indeed anxious, or has the guy sensed some movement?
"Understood. We'll be prepared."
He ended the call and turned to look at the team members who were busy setting up defenses.
The real test might just be beginning.
They needed to lie in wait in this canyon for several hours, unable to leave any traces.
And when the convoy arrived, how to safely rescue Masood and control Barzani without triggering a full-scale firefight would be his next challenge.
The sky was getting brighter, and the night vision goggles had been turned off.
The outlines of the canyon gradually became clear in the dawn.
Song Heping leaned against a rock, took out a high-energy compressed biscuit, and slowly chewed on it.
The long wait began.
Elbil, Kold Autonomous Region Chairman's residence.
Local time: 05:30.
