Chapter 208 The Grandest "Fireworks"
The opening ceremony of Tangdi Pharmaceutical was a grand affair.
A brand-new red carpet was laid at the entrance of the factory area, and two rows of flower baskets with large red silk ribbons stretched from the entrance all the way to the workshop. Huge banners with the words "Grand Opening" and "Abundant Wealth" fluttered in the morning breeze.
Just after nine o'clock, one after another, black cars drove up, and the people who got out were all prominent figures from all walks of life in Beijing.
"The son of Deputy Director Qian has arrived."
"Is that Director Li from the textile factory? I heard he rarely attends these kinds of occasions."
"Look! It's the Lu family's car!"
A military-plated sedan came to a smooth stop, and Lu Zhenguo, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, stepped out with an air of authority. Beside him stood the gentle and refined Meng Wan. The two glanced around the area and, upon seeing several young people maintaining order with ramrod straight postures, their eyes revealed a knowing look.
Immediately afterwards, another Hongqi car arrived, the door opened, and Mr. Chen stepped out with the help of a guard.
The atmosphere at the scene reached a small climax due to the arrival of this heavyweight figure.
Lu Zhenguo quickly stepped forward and took Chen Lao's other arm. "Chen Lao, why did you come in person?"
Old Chen waved his hand, glanced at the direction of the stage, and said in a loud voice, "Today is a good day, and this old man must come to show his support! To share in the joy!"
As he spoke, his gaze swept across the crowd and met, in a few inconspicuous corners, the eyes of plainclothes officers dressed as waiters or security guards, their posture sturdy and sharp.
These people were all elites selected by Lu Jingyan from the Fierce Tiger Special Forces. At this moment, they were dispersed into smaller groups, forming an invisible net that enveloped the entire ceremony venue.
It's 11:30, the auspicious time has arrived.
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Bai Shu, dressed in a simple white dress, walked onto the stage.
She didn't wear her hair up today; her long, black hair was simply draped over her shoulders, making her face appear even whiter than snow, and her features exquisitely beautiful. She walked steadily, a polite smile on her face, but no one saw that her nails were almost digging into her palms as she held her hands at her sides.
She wasn't unnerved.
She was using this method to force herself to remain absolutely calm.
Because she was the most crucial, and also the most dangerous, bait.
Bai Zhu walked to the podium, spoke into the microphone, and her clear, melodious voice echoed throughout the entire venue.
"Distinguished leaders, honored guests, and friends from the media, good afternoon."
"I am Bai Zhu, the person in charge of Tangdi Pharmaceutical."
After a brief opening speech, she didn't read the prepared remarks, but instead picked up a sandalwood box handed to her by the emcee.
That box was exactly the same as the one Lu Jingyan and the others took away yesterday, from the carvings to the wood grain.
However, the contents inside had already been replaced by the bomb disposal experts with the real dowry list left by Bai Xiuzhu.
Bai Shu held the box in one hand and smiled slightly at the crowd below the stage.
"During the preparation period of Tangdi Pharmaceutical, I received a lot of care and help from friends. Among them, there was a gift that was particularly special."
Her words aroused the curiosity of the guests in the audience.
On the rooftop of an abandoned residential building a kilometer away from the venue, a man wearing a dark baseball cap was intently watching every move on the podium through high-powered binoculars.
When he saw Bai Shu take out the sandalwood box, his mouth split open, revealing a row of teeth yellowed from smoking, and his face wore a twisted and cruel smile.
Stupid woman.
They really treated this death warrant like a treasure.
He pulled a remote control the size of a matchbox from his pocket and gently stroked the red button with his thumb.
He is waiting.
Waiting for the perfect moment.
When all the important figures in the audience had gathered in the ribbon-cutting area, and when everyone's attention was focused on that woman...
He wanted the entire capital city to hear this deafening roar and witness this most dazzling display of flesh and blood fireworks!
On the platform, Bai Shu opened the box and took out the yellowed paper inside. Her movements were slow, and every detail was clearly transmitted to the man on the rooftop through the binoculars.
The time has come!
Without further hesitation, the man pressed the red button hard!
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
The venue remained bustling with activity and thunderous applause.
The earth-shattering explosion and the scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere that I had imagined did not happen at all.
What happened?
The man's smile froze. He pressed the remote control a few more times in disbelief, but all he got in response was silence.
Just as he was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Bai Shu's voice rang out again through the loudspeaker on the platform. This time, her voice carried a hint of cold laughter.
"Thank you to a friend for this 'gift', I really like it."
"To express my gratitude, I've also prepared a grand fireworks display for all my friends hiding in the shadows. I hope you'll enjoy it too."
The moment she finished speaking.
"Woo-woo-woo-woo-"
The sharp, piercing sirens of police cars rang out simultaneously from all directions of Beijing!
A small hotel in the east of the city, an underground warehouse in the south of the city, a residential house in the west of the city, a repair shop in the north of the city...
Dozens of locations belonging to that mysterious organization, which had been identified long ago, were simultaneously breached by military and police personnel who seemed to descend from the sky!
The arrest operation was launched simultaneously throughout the city!
On the rooftop, the man wearing a baseball cap was deathly pale and his body was ice-cold.
We've fallen for their trap!
This is a trap!
With only one thought in his mind, he abruptly threw away the binoculars and turned to run.
But as soon as he turned around, he froze on the spot.
A tall, imposing figure had appeared behind him at some point, like a god emerging from the shadows, silent and cold.
It is Lu Jingyan.
He was dressed in a crisp military uniform, without a cap, his short hair neatly styled, and his features deep-set. He wasn't holding a gun; he just stood there quietly, his unfathomable black eyes conveying more despair than the gun barrel pressed against his brow.
"The game is over."
Lu Jingyan's voice was calm, without the slightest ripple.
The man's legs went weak, the remote control in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud," and he collapsed to the ground, a foul odor instantly spreading out.
...
The guests at the ceremony were unaware of what was happening.
They were bewildered by the sudden sound of sirens and began whispering and discussing among themselves.
Just then, in the distance, a red signal flare shot into the sky with a "whoosh" and exploded in mid-air.
Then, one shot after another.
Signal flares and flares of different colors and directions burst into bloom in the sky, illuminating the entire city of Beijing with dazzling brilliance.
"My God! How was this arranged? It's so impressive!"
"Isn't this an extravagant expense? How much money did this cost?"
"I can see now, this Boss Bai is no ordinary person!"
The guests gasped in amazement, all thinking it was a carefully prepared "opening fireworks display" by Tangdi Pharmaceuticals.
The reporters below the stage were so excited they were practically going crazy, frantically pressing the shutter button, trying to capture this once-in-a-century spectacle.
On the podium, Bai Shu looked at the "fireworks" created by the arrest operation in the distance, and at the shocked and envious expressions on the faces of the guests below. Two cold flames ignited in her beautiful peach blossom eyes.
She did it.
She turned the enemy's meticulously planned funeral into her own grandest celebration.
After this battle, the name "Baizhu" and her "Tangdi Pharmaceutical" will resound throughout the capital in a way that no one can ignore.
The celebration banquet that evening was held at Tangdixuan.
With the crisis resolved, the entire upper class in Beijing was discussing the breathtaking "fireworks show" that had taken place during the day. Tangdi Pharmaceutical's stock price hadn't even been listed yet, but its reputation had already soared.
In a corner of the banquet, Old Master Chen called Su Wantang and Lu Jingyan to a quiet study.
The old man did not participate in the hustle and bustle of the banquet. He sat in his armchair with a solemn expression, holding two walnuts in his hands.
"I've seen all the people we caught today," Old Chen said bluntly in a low voice. "They're all small fry; none of the real big shots have shown up."
Su Wantang and Lu Jingyan exchanged a glance; they had expected this.
“The person responsible for detonating the explosives has already confessed. But he only had one line of communication and only knew that his superior’s code name was ‘Tailor’,” Lu Jingyan added. “Our people are currently searching the entire city for this ‘Tailor’.”
"It's no use," Old Chen shook his head, interrupting him.
"Such a professional organization, if its operation fails, will immediately cut off all contact with all relevant personnel and go into hibernation. You won't find them now."
The old man put down the walnuts, took out a yellowed file sealed in a brown paper bag from the drawer, and pushed it in front of the two men.
The file folder was printed with the words "Top Secret" in red.
“Take a look at this.”
Lu Jingyan opened the file folder and took out the documents inside.
Su Wantang leaned closer, and her pupils contracted slightly after just one glance.
The title of the file is: Preliminary Investigation Report on the "Disappearance of the Entire Northwest Scientific Expedition Team".
The time was twenty years ago.
"Twenty years ago, a scientific expedition team composed of top domestic geologists, biologists and physicists disappeared without a trace while carrying out a secret exploration mission in the Northwest. They were never seen alive or dead."
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