Chapter 172 He Can't Escape

"Boss Su, there are a lot of military vehicles outside the village."

"You actually found your way here," Su Xingran frowned deeply, and his expressionless face made it impossible to tell what he was thinking at the moment.

"Boss Su, the helicopter has been arranged. We'll take you away first. As for the matter here...don't worry, we'll handle it."

Su Xingran's face sank. Such a hasty and awkward departure was truly utterly embarrassing. He still couldn't figure out why the military had come to him. His plan was flawless, with not a single link failing.

Those researchers simply didn't dare to expose the operation. The first people to be ruined by its exposure would be themselves. Not only were they all in on the same boat, they were allies. He had investigated these people from the very beginning of the operation. They were either frustrated with middle age or short of money. Money was the last thing he needed. If the operation succeeded, everyone would become famous.

Su Xingran had isolated all the researchers' communication equipment from the outside world these days to prevent any accidents. As for the people around him, they were all people he knew well and would risk their lives for him. They would not betray him even if someone did.

Who brought the officials here?

Su Xingran's eyes were grim, and he suddenly asked, "Where's Pei Jia?"

"Miss Pei is waiting for you outside. I told her that the reason for your sudden departure is because you have work to attend to, so your vacation here is suspended."

Su Xingran stood up suddenly. If there was one person here who had let his guard down, it was Pei Jia. He had never doubted her, so he had never been on guard against her. Even if he wouldn't mention it, he wouldn't be wary of her like a thief.

Pei Jia, who had been waiting outside, finally waited until Su Xingran finished work and came out. She took the initiative to speak sympathetically, "I've heard from Assistant Wang that there's an urgent matter at the company that needs your help. Don't feel guilty, I'm fine. Let's go now."

Su Xingran took a step forward, his gaze fixed on Pei Jia as if he wanted to see into her soul. Pei Jia was startled by his sudden force, her back pressed against the wall. Facing Su Xingran's captivating eyes, her face flushed red. Annoyance appeared on her face, and she said coquettishly, "There are people here, stop it."

Su Xingran looked at her and gradually became suspicious. Pei Jia didn't look like she knew anything about this. Otherwise, he really had underestimated her.

At this moment, a black shadow fell from the sky, catching everyone off guard.

As luck would have it, the black shadow landed right next to Su Xingran and Pei Jia, and before they could react, it suddenly pounced towards them.

“Ouch!”

Who?

Su Xingran frowned, and before he could see what was attacking him, several bodyguards around him quickly took action, standing in front of the two men to form a human shield to prevent them from getting any closer to their employer.

Su Xingran's face grew even more grim, a hint of anger instead of panic. The military was outside, so even if someone was so foolish as to want to attack him now, it wouldn't cause any trouble. But what if this was someone from the military...

How much evidence do they have to dare to barge in like this?

Before Su Xingran could investigate further, a cry of surprise caught his attention.

"Dr. Chen?!" Assistant Wang exclaimed in surprise and panic, "Why is it him?"

Dr. Chen? For the first time, Su Xingran's mask of indifference began to crack.

Dr. Chen was the team leader for this project and a crucial figure in the plan. He had always been fawning in front of Su Xingran, but now, with his messy hair and bloodshot eyes, Su Xingran didn't recognize him immediately.

Not to mention trying to please them, the desire on Dr. Chen's face to bite them was real and terrifying.

How did he end up like this? Su Xingran remembered that Assistant Wang had just reported to him that someone in the small building had been infected with the virus. It turned out that the person infected was Dr. Chen. Su Xingran was puzzled. This project had been underway for nearly three years, and no researcher had ever had any problems. How could the project end and the project leader have something wrong?

This was the first time Su Xingran had seen someone infected with the virus in action. It was no different from the violent behavior of infected animals. Su Xingran stared at the frantic middle-aged man with distaste. His clothes were torn and dusty, and his attacks were completely haphazard. Yet, this slovenly, mindless man possessed incredible strength, even the well-trained bodyguards couldn't subdue him.

Su Xingran felt annoyed, especially because several bodyguards combined were unable to control the mad Dr. Chen, which made him even more upset. The feeling of the situation being out of control was not pleasant for a gifted person like him.

If this continued, they would all be doomed. Assistant Wang quickly took out his intercom and asked the nearest security team to come and take control of the situation. He stood in front of the boss, looking loyal and protective.

Su Xingran had no sympathy for Dr. Chen's idea. Instead, he murmured to himself in confusion, "They really didn't leave me an antidote?"

Judging from the onset of illness, Dr. Chen must have been infected long before he sent word that they had disposed of the antidote. Just now, an anxious woman on the intercom asked him for the antidote, but Su Xingran refused without a second thought, believing she was testing him. He would never give anyone any leverage.

Seeing that so many abnormal things happened coincidentally at close times today, Su Xingran had a bad feeling.

He always felt that there was something very important, but he had neglected it.

He knew that plans couldn't keep up with changes, so he brought everyone here specifically to avoid any uncertainties. But today's series of unexpected events were truly outrageous.

Su Xingran was used to being the one in control of the overall situation, so such a passive situation made his face look terribly gloomy.

Leaving now might be the best option, leaving behind these people who could be infected at any time. Dr. Chen himself is incurable, so the military naturally won't be able to obtain any important evidence from this.

But why would he run away like a lost dog? His staying here was the best proof of his innocence. As for the danger, shouldn't the military help this innocent civilian?

The divine altar finally became clear, and Su Xingran suddenly felt enlightened, all the depression in his body was swept away.

"I'm going to stay here."

"What?!" Assistant Wang looked at the boss in shock. He really couldn't understand why the boss's brain circuit made such a short-circuited decision in such a dangerous and chaotic situation.

"All security guards guarding the important passages are transferred here for support. Tell everyone not to confront the military directly. Cooperate with them and seek their help." Su Xingran's sharp voice shifted slightly, revealing a noticeable calmness. "Take a few people and follow me to the small building to check out the situation."

This is his home turf, and he must regain control of the situation.

The boss volunteered to stay and go through thick and thin with everyone, which was of course very encouraging. Although no one knew what was going on, seeing that the helicopter was ready, they could almost guess something.

Su Xingran didn't notify the Xiaolou staff that he was coming; there was no need. Firstly, Dr. Chen's ability to make it all the way from the Xiaolou to him without any obstruction meant something had definitely happened there. The original Xiaolou security team, as well as the subsequent ones, were silent, not because they were waiting for orders, but because they had most likely been wiped out. He was going there now to personally ensure that nothing was left behind.

Make sure he is indeed the real "victim".

It must be said that Su Xingran was extremely perceptive; he had guessed correctly by accident. However, Dr. Chen had no real impact on Xiaolou; it was someone else who caused Xiaolou to lose control.

After Shen Jiang and Godwin sent the sick Dr. Chen to Su Xingran's side, they immediately rushed back to the small building. Just before them, the new security team arrived and was about to go upstairs.

"Godwin, just watch for a while while I knock them out." Shen Jiang still remembered her boss's words that his attack would be fatal, so she didn't bother him and went for it herself. Martial arts novels often featured acupoints that could cause a person to become unconscious with a single move. Shen Jiang had read about some examples and knew which acupoints could cause a person to become unconscious, but she had never tried them herself.

It doesn't matter if you haven't tried it before; here's a good opportunity to practice. Shen Jiang was a little nervous the first time she attacked, and her strength wasn't strong enough, but once you take the first step, the rest is easy. Because those people couldn't see her, the first security guard quickly fell unconscious, followed by the second, the third...

In order to take those researchers away, she needed a suitable identity. Shen Jiang set her sights on the unconscious security guard...

"Just stand guard at the door. Don't come in and disturb us!" The middle-aged woman opened the door, her face full of displeasure at being interrupted. Her gaze was still fixed on the other room, and she didn't notice that the security guard in front of her had actually been replaced.

"Hello, ma'am. Due to an emergency, we have been notified to send you away from here now." Shen Jiang, who was wearing security uniform, spoke in a serious tone.

The middle-aged woman then realized that the security guard in front of her was a woman, which made her frown. She said unhappily, "Why is it a woman? Find a few strong men to protect us. I have more important things to do. We are not going anywhere!"

After Dr. Chen's accident, she became the team's leader. To prevent herself from becoming incurable if infected, she decided to make an antidote for herself and carry it with her. As for Su Xingran, his credibility had been greatly damaged in her eyes, as she realized he couldn't guarantee their safety.

There was a sudden flash of anger in Godwin's eyes. This guy dared to be so rude to his believers in front of him. He deserved to die.

Shen Jiang didn't seem angry at the woman's obvious disdain. Like a tool whose job was to relay orders, he spoke emotionlessly, "Many people here have been infected with an unknown virus, and we don't have enough manpower to protect you. But don't worry too much. The military should be here soon."

When the middle-aged woman heard her say that military personnel would be coming, her face turned pale. She asked, "What's going on? Why are military personnel coming here?"

"The situation here is about to get out of control. Everyone will be infected and sick. Of course, government people will come." Shen Jiang said seriously, as if he was completely unaware of the inside story.

The woman was hesitant, but when she thought of that chilling scene, she made a decision: "I'll go with you."

It takes time to make medicine, but infection can happen in minutes. Dr. Chen has already gotten into trouble, and they must not let anything else happen to them.

Things went surprisingly smoothly. Shen Jiang and Godwin, dressed in security uniforms, left the Su residence with a few researchers without attracting attention. When the researchers discovered that the security guards who had been everywhere in the residence had truly disappeared, they became even more convinced of Shen Jiang's words.

"Let's hurry up," the middle-aged woman couldn't help but urge, "Get out of here quickly. We need a new laboratory."

Shen Jiang's lips curled up slightly: "The car that will pick us up is already at the door, let's go this way."

When the group turned the fourth corner, they ran into Su Xingran who was coming with a group of people.