Chapter 143 His strategy was a success
Ji Ying rushed to the window and tried to push it open to call for help.
However, just as her fingertips touched the window frame, a cold, mechanical female voice suddenly rang out in the room: "Performance malfunction, safety isolation activated."
This smart experience center perfectly replicates the four bedrooms and two living rooms of a high-end residence. All the walls, doors, and windows are solid constructions. Liang Jian was willing to spend money, and once the security isolation is activated, breaking through from the inside is virtually impossible.
She turned around, her gaze falling on Liang Yizhi, her tone reproachful and anxious, "Why did you follow me in?"
Liang Yizhi glanced at the phone with no signal and said indifferently, "This is Liang family territory. Letting you come in alone and fall into this trap would make me, as the host, seem very negligent."
Ji Ying was slightly taken aback, but quickly composed herself, muttered under her breath, "You certainly know how to pick a time to act like the master," and went to check the control box.
"The main control board has completely malfunctioned, and all exits are locked. But if the people outside find us trapped, they should be able to rescue us quickly, right?"
She looked at him uncertainly.
Liang Yizhi glanced at her casually, "Once Liang Jian contacts the experts and gets here to find the cause of the malfunction... if things go smoothly, we can probably enjoy the sunrise together."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a powerful blast of air emanated from the air conditioner vents.
Ji Ying was standing right under the air vent when Liang Yizhi pulled her close to him. She had just exclaimed, "It's so hot!"
The indoor temperature rose suddenly.
Liang Yizhi took off his coat, loosened his tie, and his eyes darkened.
"I can't see the sunrise, but it's not bad to get to know you."
Even at this point, he was still joking.
Ji Ying looked around anxiously.
Looking at her reaction, Liang Yizhi's lips curled into a cold yet sexy arc. "I came in with you, so you're not the dumbest one this time."
Whether it was the stuffy indoor air or his words that were too passionate, Ji Ying couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions in her heart.
She quickly suppressed her chaotic thoughts, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and said seriously, "I've seen the design drawings. To simulate a power outage, all the intelligent systems are connected to backup batteries. As long as we create a slight short circuit, and you still have the strength to kick the door, we can get out."
Liang Yizhi took a couple of breaths. "Then you'd better hurry up. Once I'm all dried up, I won't even have the strength to hug you, let alone kick the door."
Normally, Ji Ying would have been allergic to his flirtatious words, but in this situation, they effectively relieved her anxiety.
She found a metal bar, pried open the control panel, revealing a jumble of wires and a compact spare battery pack.
She discovered that the battery pack had a manual pressure relief and maintenance interface, but it was in an awkward location, requiring only one hand to reach in and a great deal of force to unscrew it.
She tried several times, her hair soaked with sweat, but still couldn't succeed.
"Teach me how to do it, and I'll do it."
Liang Yizhi rolled up his sleeves, stepped forward, and took the metal piece from her hand.
Ji Ying explained the operating instructions to him simply and clearly, and Liang Yizhi put his hand inside.
Perhaps because it was his first time and he wasn't familiar with the process, the metal on the battery scratched his finger, and blood gushed out.
How could you be so careless?
Ji Ying grabbed his hand and, almost instinctively, lowered her head to suck the dirty blood off his fingers and spit it aside.
Perhaps she was too focused, because she didn't realize that her thin clothes were already soaked with sweat, clinging to her skin and vaguely revealing her inner contours.
The man's gaze darkened slightly, but his tone remained calm. "Last night at the bar, I wasn't looking for women."
Ji Ying paused slightly, her gaze still fixed on his fingers, but she replied softly, "I know, no matter what, just follow your own heart."
Upon hearing this, the darkness in Liang Yizhi's eyes suddenly intensified.
However, the situation is urgent now, and it's not the time to have a heart-to-heart talk with her.
He pulled his fingers out of her hand and said jokingly, "Now, my real intention is to get out immediately."
After saying that, he turned around and reached his hand in again.
"Be careful with your wound."
Liang Yizhi was in a good mood. "It's alright, your saliva has stopped the bleeding for me."
The temperature was so high that even the fabric felt hot against the skin.
The man's soaked shirt clung to his body, clearly outlining the taut and powerful lines of his chest and arms.
Undeniably, his strategy was successful.
Ji Ying's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
Meanwhile, outside the meeting hall...
The experts they contacted wouldn't arrive for at least an hour, so Liang Jian did his best to keep things under control.
Wen Lingxue calculated the time and figured that the two people inside were too hot to wear clothes, so she anxiously found Gu Yanchen, not caring that there were several business executives present.
“Brother,” she said clearly, just enough for everyone around to hear, “about ten minutes ago, I think I saw my sister-in-law and Mr. Liang go into the experience center together, but they haven’t come out yet… Could something have happened to them?”
These words immediately stirred up a huge wave of controversy.
The Liang family member lives in Beijing year-round, keeps a low profile, and has never had any scandals, let alone this time involving someone from the Gu family.
The executives exchanged glances, their faces showing curiosity.
Gu Yanchen's expression darkened slightly, and he was about to speak when Wen Lingxue suddenly caught sight of Liang Jian not far away and quickly went to greet him.
"Mr. Liang! My sister-in-law and your uncle..."
Liang Jian smiled politely and interrupted her, "Sorry, I don't know your sister-in-law."
Wen Lingxue insisted, "I am Gu Yanchen's sister and also her secretary. I saw it with my own eyes just now..."
Liang Jian interrupted her again, his smile unchanged, but his voice clearly reached the ears of those around him.
"Isn't the woman beside President Gu your 'sister' and secretary? Who in Kunshi doesn't know about this 'legendary' story of the Gu family? Which 'sister-in-law' are you looking for now?"
His words drew snickers from those around him.
Wen Lingxue was extremely embarrassed, but she was unwilling to miss this opportunity to ruin Ji Ying's reputation.
"Mr. Liang, this is not the time for jokes. What if something really happens to them?"
Before Liang Jian could speak, Gu Yanchen walked over and took over the conversation, "How can you question whether President Liang's place is safe?"
Wen Lingxue could tell that Gu Yanchen was protecting Ji Ying. Her mind raced as she tried to figure out how to lead everyone to the experience center, when she heard a loud "boom" coming from the direction of the experience center...
She immediately had an excuse: "What are they doing in there?"
Liang Jian's expression turned cold. "I'd like to ask Director Ji to check the battery module for me. Is there a problem with my uncle accompanying me as the host?"
"Even so, everyone is still very worried. Why don't we all go and take a look?"
Wen Lingxue encouraged everyone to head towards the experience center.
She was walking the fastest, and just as she turned the corner, she bumped into someone coming from the opposite direction.
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