Chapter 1377 - 1377: Playing the Whole Act

With the breaking of the red wire, time seemed to freeze at this moment.

To say one wasn't nervous at all would be utter nonsense.

Those who can face life and death with a smile are ultimately rare; at least among the four present, no one could manage it.

In Xiao Feng's vision, the bomb at the bottom of the pit seemed to shine with a blinding white light. When the white light dominated the view to the extent that nothing else could be seen, it would mark the end of life!

Fortunately, it all seemed to be an illusion.

Three minutes later, the seemingly frozen scene started to move again.

Xiao Feng released his right hand holding onto Du Qingyue, then his left hand holding onto Hua Ling, and smiled at Yao Qianxue at the bottom of the pit, who still seemed stunned, and said, "Escaped death once again!"

"Phew..." Yao Qianxue exhaled deeply, propped up against the pit wall with one hand, and wiped the sweat off her face with her sleeve.

In fact, the moment she saw the bomb's size and type, she was internally greatly shaken!

However, Yao Qianxue understood that she had to control her emotions. If fear arose, nothing could proceed afterward.

Therefore, she forced all her thoughts into figuring out how to defuse the bomb.

The most thrilling moment was that "final change".

The mind clearly thought to pick the yellow wire, but inexplicably, the red wire was cut...

...

At the dining table, Yao Qianxue brought up the incident.

While Xiao Feng and the others were still scared afterward, they could only acknowledge it was a close call.

After finishing lunch, it was already two in the afternoon.

Hua Ling and Du Qingyue, one returned to the Demon Suppression Action Team, the other back to Jinyue Garden.

Xiao Feng took Yao Qianxue to Miao Yueqian.

"The bomb is real, and once detonated, the consequences are unimaginable!"

In the office, Miao Yueqian concluded while serving a cup of water to both Xiao Feng and Yao Qianxue.

Xiao Feng nodded slowly, preliminarily believing that Tang Yunshu's words were relatively credible.

Then the next step is to remove the other two bombs and come up with a plausible explanation...

"Are you currently employed in the public security system?" Miao Yueqian asked Yao Qianxue.

Upon hearing this, Yao Qianxue put down her water cup, stood up to salute, and announced her unit and rank.

Miao Yueqian immediately frowned, instinctively considering poaching her, "That's really wasting talent, are you interested in joining me here?"

"Well..."

An unprepared Yao Qianxue, naturally couldn't give an immediate answer.

As an expert in this field, Miao Yueqian knew not to leave a forceful or impatient impression, so she smiled, "You have ample time to consider. When you've decided, come find me directly."

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment and said, "Don't report this matter for now; wait for my call."

Miao Yueqian frowned, thought carefully for a moment, and nodded in agreement.

Outside the office, Xiao Feng said to Yao Qianxue, "Regarding this matter, you may have to endure some injustice.

According to protocol, an award ceremony is certainly to be held, but due to some reason, there should at most be internal commendation for you afterward; there will be honor but not on a grand scale, like awarding a certificate."

"It's okay, I— I agreed to come over, not for those things." Yao Qianxue whispered, "Actually, bomb disposal wasn't my specialty; after that incident at the church, I specifically studied this field."

Xiao Feng half-jokingly asked, "Is it because you think you have a talent for it?"

"No," Yao Qianxue shook her head slowly, "Perhaps... only those who often approach death understand the true value of life more.

When we first met, it was the first time I used my knowledge in practice.

Looking back afterward, there's a lot of profound ideas worth contemplating in there."

After listening, Xiao Feng thought for a while and said, "There are two more bombs afterward, their size should be similar to the one you saw today. Still up for defusing them?"

"Of course!" Yao Qianxue answered without hesitation.

"Alright, I'll first take you back to rest, wait for my call." Xiao Feng smiled, "If you run into any difficulties, call me anytime, regardless of business or personal matters."

"Hmm." Yao Qianxue nodded in agreement and followed Xiao Feng towards the taxi.

Actually, Xiao Feng somewhat felt apologetic for involving Yao Qianxue in this.

Because she wasn't much related to this matter, and aiming to protect Tang Yunshu, the deserved commendation and honor would consequently be greatly reduced.

But thinking further, whoever gets involved would be the same.

Some things must be done by someone.

In terms of this matter, no one is an innocent party.

The truly deserving of death are those insane devils in the Devil's Concentration Camp!

Judging by the bomb's size, these people clearly belong to the Death Warrior type, those not planning to return alive.

Against these people, Xiao Feng naturally wouldn't hold back.

And to eradicate these hidden threats, Tang Yunshu's help is essential.

...

At eight in the evening, Xiao Feng was punctually present on the rooftop terrace.

As Tang Yunshu, who was gazing deeply over Jiangcheng's night scene, turned around, his tone tried to remain calm, "Do you have the answer I want?"

Xiao Feng nodded, "I agree with your approach, let's cooperate from inside and outside."

"Really?" Tang Yunshu's gaze sharpened.

Xiao Feng nodded again, confirming firmly.

Tang Yunshu exhaled deeply, a smile finally appearing.

"For those people you're bringing, I naturally have ways to ensure they won't return. What's needed now is to explain why the three bombs didn't explode." Xiao Feng said plainly, "I have three methods which you can consider."

"Go on."

"First, randomly find someone on your team to take the fall, claim he's an undercover for the Demon Suppression Action Team who leaked the bomb locations in advance. I can help prepare the evidence.

Second, use the Jiangcheng Koi event this time, to camouflage with citizen reports.

Such as claiming the unusual discovery under Jiangxin Bridge's pillars was noticed by fishing citizens, then reported."

"What's the third one?" Tang Yunshu urged.

Xiao Feng replied, "The third option is a little far-fetched—that is, attribute the non-explosion to the detonation device.

At that time, you only need to take the faulty detonation device away."

After listening, Tang Yunshu began weighing the options carefully.

Xiao Feng's three methods encompassed almost all accidental possibilities.

First, "find someone to take the fall" originates from an internal issue within the Devil's Concentration Camp.

Second, "citizen reports", are external factors.

Third, "detonation device malfunction" is a problem with the bomb itself.

The reason why the third method is said to be far-fetched is quite simple.

Detonation devices aren't like other things; they are thoroughly checked before being installed to avoid mistakes.

The chances of a malfunction itself are small, given repeated checks, ninety-nine percent can't go wrong at this step.

Finally, Tang Yunshu smiled, "I choose option one."

Xiao Feng showed a not surprising smile; given the opponent's personality, they would undoubtedly choose the most reliable option.

He smiled and said, "Give me the details of the person taking the fall, and I'll help fabricate the evidence."

"Yan Huang, it was indeed right to collaborate with you!" Tang Yunshu said with a smile.

Xiao Feng also laughed, "Whether it was right or not, it's too early to conclude now.

If we're to hide, then hide thoroughly.

From now on, if it's not a matter of life or death, you don't need to contact me.

When you need to design against me, there's no need to deliberately hold back either."

"I understand!" Tang Yunshu nodded slightly, "Acting must be done thoroughly.

After saying goodbye this time, possibly until the operation concludes, I leave Jiangcheng, we won't have the chance to meet again.

Therefore, I have some thoughts as well, shall we discuss them now?"

"No problem." Xiao Feng readily agreed, but his internal vigilance quietly heightened.