The eve of the operation. The warehouse was filled with the solemnity of the impending battle. The two men took one last equipment check: high-energy pulse pistols, micro-energy shield generators, powerful neural interference grenades (for security robots), climbing ropes, cutting tools, emergency medical kits, highly concentrated nutrients... Each item was a matter of life and death. Lu Cheneng handed Wen Shifei a small, tightly sealed lead box containing several powerful first aid injections and concentrated energy blocks. "Keep it close to you, just in case," he said in a low, serious voice.
Wen Shifei took it, her fingertips carelessly brushing against his palm, leaving a slight tingling sensation. She solemnly tucked it into the innermost pocket of her tactical vest and nodded, "Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing."
Lu Cheneng extended his hand, not shaking it, but holding it palm up, awaiting her response. Wen Shifei, without hesitation, placed her hand in his. His palm was broad, warm, calloused, and powerful, completely enveloping hers. A powerful, reassuring force passed through their close skin.
"Don't be afraid," Lu Chensheng stared into her eyes, his gaze as firm as a rock, "We will win this battle!"
Wen Shifei held his hand, feeling the warmth and strength of his palm, as if drawing endless courage. All fear and anxiety were dispelled at this moment, leaving only the determination to fight side by side. She raised her face, and in the dim light, she smiled a clear and trusting smile: "With you by my side, I... am fearless."
Night, like thick ink, completely engulfed the old dock area. Only the murky water reflected the faint glow of the distant neon lights, like the eyes of a demon. Like ghosts blending into the night, Lu Cheneng and Wen Shifei left the "wreck" warehouse and, following a carefully planned, concealed route, crept toward the Tianshu Building, a black behemoth lurking in the heart of the city. Their figures darted through narrow alleys, abandoned pipes, and the cold shadows of buildings, each step treading on the unknown and dangerous.
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