Chapter 90 Even the slightest bit of good luck should be reserved for him.
Lin Xili returned to her normal work at the forensic department, devoting all her energy to new cases and her doctoral studies, trying to fill her life to the brim.
Only when I am alone at night do I feel a deep and indelible longing stir within me.
At the end of this month, a sudden and shocking news broke that stunned the world.
It swept across the headlines of major media platforms around the world like a hurricane, causing severe shock and panic in the international community.
An international joint investigation team conducted a series of raids and conducted a secret investigation over several years.
After China provided irrefutable evidence, a shocking report was released to the world.
An extremist scientific organization called the "Sakura Group" has long been dedicated to developing targeted biological virus weapons with extremely high infectivity and lethality, based in multiple secret bases.
Its ultimate goal is to trigger a massive public health disaster and social order collapse in the target country by dropping these "silent bombs".
In turn, it achieves the ulterior political and geostrategic objectives of the supporting forces behind it, a country that has always harbored ambitions to dominate the world.
The report details the close ties between the Sakura Group and the military and intelligence agencies of a certain country.
The exhibition showcased some of the seized research data, experimental records, and virus samples that were not completely destroyed.
The chain of evidence is clear and the direction is obvious.
In the news footage, a government spokesperson from a certain country denied and tried to evade the issue with a grim expression, but appeared powerless in the face of irrefutable evidence.
The international community was outraged, and the constant condemnation caused the network to crash.
Several countries immediately announced the strictest technological blockade, embargo on goods and diplomatic sanctions against a certain country, and activated the highest level of biosecurity alert, prohibiting all personnel and goods from that country from entering their territories.
Global stock markets crashed as people were gripped by deep fear of an unknown biological virus threat.
A world war without gunfire, yet equally brutal, was revealed in this way, revealing just the tip of the iceberg.
Global public opinion has unanimously condemned this crime against humanity and called for strengthened international cooperation to jointly combat the threat of biological viruses.
The office of the Forensic Department of the Xiangjiang Municipal Bureau of Justice was unusually quiet the moment the news was broadcast.
Everyone stared at the screen, their faces grave.
Brother Li couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Beast!"
Lin Xili sat in her seat, her hands clasped tightly under the table.
She watched the news footage flash by, showing a blurred image of an abandoned laboratory.
As I listened to the host describe the "multinational joint operation" and the "successful destruction of the main hideout" in a serious tone, my heart was pounding in my chest.
She knew that the news would not mention the unsung heroes who first discovered the warnings in the darkness, risked their lives to develop antibodies, protected their achievements with their lives, and ultimately attracted a thunderous strike.
There will be no mention of the researchers and guardians who sacrificed their lives for Professor Yan, nor will there be any mention of the man whose fate is currently unknown.
It was these silent pillars who, just moments before the raging waves crashed in, used their own flesh and blood to plug the most fatal crack in the dam.
The world seems to have temporarily regained a superficial peace thanks to this revelation and joint strike.
Under pressure, some countries, or even those whose research has not been disclosed, may appear to have toned down their efforts, while related research may have gone underground or been forced to cease.
But anyone with eyes can see that beneath the calm surface of the lake, the undercurrents are only more turbulent.
The ambitions of hegemony will not be extinguished, and the covetousness for new strategic biological weapons will not cease.
New conspiracies will breed in more hidden corners, and more terrifying biological and viral threats will brew under tighter protection.
The war against these invisible flames will never truly end.
It needs generation after generation of unsung heroes, like Elder Yan, to continue living in anonymity.
One life, two lives, three lives, life goes on endlessly on a battlefield unknown to anyone.
With wisdom, sweat, and even life, we will build that invisible Great Wall that protects hundreds of millions of lives.
Lin Xili turned off the news webpage that was playing on her desk.
She picked up a new case file, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the surge of grief and longing in her heart.
Her battlefield is here, in every piece of physical evidence that needs to be clarified, and in every instance of judicial justice that needs to be upheld.
It is also so that one day in the future, we can stand shoulder to shoulder with the person fighting in the darkness to understand and support them.
The streets of Hong Kong remain bustling with traffic and vibrant activity.
One day after get off work, Lin Xili had just stepped out of the Justice Bureau when Wen Qing grabbed her arm. "Xili, come on, let's go for a walk and clear our heads."
"Also, I originally wanted to ask my mother to inquire about how Dr. Huo was doing in the small town, but she said that she heard he had been sent abroad for further studies, and she praised him for being so successful."
Lin Xili paused slightly, her voice soft, "Wen Qing, there's no need to inquire about him anymore. Our matter is over."
Wen Qing turned her head to look at her calm and aloof profile, and had no choice but to swallow back the words of comfort she originally wanted to say, and instead put on a bright smile.
"Okay, that's how men are, out with the old, in with the new. We're so lucky in Xili, we're sure to meet someone better."
Unbeknownst to them, the two had walked into the most bustling commercial district in the city center.
The entrance to Shengshi Department Store was crowded with people, and the huge red archway and floating balloons created a very lively atmosphere.
The speakers were playing festive promotional advertisements on a loop:
"Shengshi Department Store's 25th Anniversary Grand Thank You Giveaway! Starting today, ten cities across the country are launching a nationwide cash prize giveaway!"
"First prize: one million; second prize: five hundred thousand; third prize: three hundred thousand; fourth prize: two hundred thousand; fifth prize: one hundred thousand; sixth prize: fifty thousand. No purchase required. Just enter and receive a raffle ticket. Everyone wins a prize! Luck is on your side!"
Wen Qing was immediately drawn in. "Xi Li, look! A million in cash! Let's go get a coupon too, maybe we'll win!"
Lin Xili shook his head. "No, the probability is too low. There are too many people."
She was not greedy, nor did she dare to be greedy.
She wants all her good fortune, even if God only grants her a little bit.
She wanted to leave everything to that person whose whereabouts and fate were unknown.
Seeing that she was not in a good mood, Wen Qing did not force her, but muttered, "Okay, let's go look around somewhere else, it's crowded here."
Meanwhile, in the president's office on the top floor of Shengshi Department Store.
A young woman in a sharp, tailored suit stands in front of a floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the surging crowd below.
Huo Nanjin held her phone in her hand; the call had already been connected.
"Cousin, your identity has been verified. You are indeed an employee of our mall's cleaning department. We can proceed as planned."
"Okay, we must make sure the first prize goes to her. As for the other prizes, we'll proceed with the normal process and avoid arousing suspicion."
"Understood, cousin. I will draw the lottery myself to ensure everything goes smoothly."
"Thank you for your hard work." Huo Nanyu paused, then added, "This matter is the same as before."
After hanging up, Huo Nanjin turned to his desk, picked up the phone, and pressed the internal call button.
"Pass down the notice that the lottery will begin in the central hall in fifteen minutes. Double-check that the scrolling screen is working properly. Record the entire process. The notary office personnel must be present."
After she finished speaking, she picked up a simple file on her desk, which contained only one sheet of paper.
A one-inch ID photo was pasted on it, showing the gentle face of a middle-aged woman.
The resume is very simple: name, position, start date, and ID number.
She picked up a lighter and lit the paper, which quickly burst into flames.
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