Bai Zhizhan's worries quickly became reality.
At dusk, when it was not completely dark yet, around dinnertime, the communication advisor delivered a freshly received telegram.
It was an order from the Navy headquarters.
The eleventh Special Mixed Fleet was to stand by near Socotra Island, ready to cover the Marine Corps as they attacked Jibu Fortress, to clear the route to the Narrow Sea.
The minesweeper squad stationed in Colombo had already departed, expected to arrive three days later.
Furthermore, the twelfth Special Mixed Fleet was still following the earlier arrangement, heading to the Northeast Fan Flame Ocean for their mission.
These adjustments were all within Bai Zhizhan's expectations.
In the afternoon, after discussing with Li Mingbo, Bai Zhizhan had the accompanying "Qinling" send a telegram to the twelfth Special Mixed Fleet.
It was supposed to seek Liu Xiangzhen's opinion, but actually, it was a way to inform Liu Xiangzhen that the situation might change.
