Chapter 184 Husband and Wife Join Forces
The study was well-heated, isolating it from the icy world outside the window.
Lu Jingyan brought Su Wantang a new cup of hot water, while he leaned against the huge sand table, playing with a brass bullet casing in his hand.
He had carefully examined the wound on her hand and re-bandaged it. He didn't say a word throughout the entire process, but Su Wantang could feel that the fire in this man's heart was about to set the roof on fire.
"This is the internal structure diagram of the Beijing Exhibition Hall. I got the latest version through someone." Su Wantang's voice regained its usual calmness. She pointed to the exquisitely crafted model on the sand table, a one-to-one replica. At this moment, she was not Su Wantang, she was Su Wantang.
"The 'watchmaker's' destination is here; three days later, the National Military Technology Exhibition."
Lu Jingyan's gaze fell on the sand table, his deep eyes, like an eagle's, quickly taking in the entire terrain.
"The flow of people is huge, and the security level is the highest, but it is also the easiest place for people to sneak in. Those who come to participate are all rich and powerful people, and the intensity of body searches is limited."
He hit the nail on the head.
“A direct attack is tantamount to deliberately detonating something.” Su Wantang gently tapped the main entrance of the exhibition hall with her uninjured fingers.
Qian Weiguo said, "The 'queen bee' is colorless and odorless. Once it is leaked, the heart will be paralyzed within a minute, and even a god cannot save it. We can't afford to gamble."
“So, we have to let him come out on his own, or willingly hand over the ‘Queen Bee’ to us.” Lu Jingyan continued, flicking the spent cartridge case in his hand with his fingertip, sending it tracing a cold arc in the air before catching it steadily.
The couple's thoughts were remarkably synchronized at that moment.
“Since he dared to use biological weapons, it means he has absolute confidence in controlling them.” Su Wantang’s eyes gleamed with an almost eerie light.
“But every weapon has its ‘insurance.’ Since ‘Queen Bee’ is a newly developed product, it must have some instability. Qian Weiguo also said that the batch of drugs that Zhao Kai stole was a semi-finished product. ‘The Watchmaker’s’ most urgent task now is not to detonate it, but to recover it.”
“You mean…” Lu Jingyan’s eyes lit up.
“I want to give him hope of getting it back.” Su Wantang walked to a pear wood desk, opened a drawer, and took out a set of silver needles and a small mortar and pestle.
"I can prepare a medicine." As she spoke, she took out several herbs with strange aromas from her small bag, which she had urgently retrieved from her spatial storage.
"This drug, when it smells, can temporarily neutralize the 'queen bee's' toxicity, giving them the illusion that 'the weapon is under control.' But in reality, it is a catalyst."
She looked up at Lu Jingyan, a dangerous smile playing on her lips: "It's like adding the highest-octane aviation fuel to an engine that's about to explode. For a short time, it will run incredibly smoothly, but once it crosses that critical point..."
"Boom!" Lu Jingyan said the word for her, his eyes filled with admiration and a hint of lingering fear.
His wife's mind is more terrifying than any bomb he's ever defused.
"A good plan." Lu Jingyan walked to her side. "But the problem is, how can we ensure that the news of the 'antidote' reaches the 'watchmaker's' ears without arousing his suspicion?"
"I brought you a 'megaphone' from the south." Lu Jingyan smiled, a smile that carried a cunning not typical of a soldier, like a shrewd old fox.
“‘Viper’?” Su Wantang instantly understood.
“Hmm.” Lu Jingyan nodded. “That guy is very stubborn and hard-hearted; you can’t pry him open with ordinary methods. But these kinds of people all have one thing in common: they think too highly of themselves and are extremely confident. I will arrange an ‘accident’ so that he can ‘luckily’ escape during the escort.”
He paused, the corners of his mouth curving into a wider smile: "On the way to escape, he would 'accidentally' hide in a storage room and hear two soldiers on guard grumbling there."
Su Wantang looked at him with interest: "Oh? What are you complaining about?"
"For example... complaining that the higher-ups gave nonsensical orders and brought back a hot potato, resulting in even bigger chaos in Beijing. Another example... complaining that the legendary miracle doctor 'Su Wantang' was arrogant. When the military asked her to help prepare the antidote, she made a lot of demands. In the end, it was only after Brigade Commander Lu personally intervened and 'pressurized' her to hand over the formula that they were able to barely produce a small amount of emergency antidote, which was specially prepared for the high-ranking leaders on the day of the exhibition."
Lu Jingyan mimicked the tone of the two soldiers perfectly: "Why? We're risking our lives on the front lines, while those high-ranking officials get special antidotes to save their lives! What kind of nonsense is this!"
Su Wantang couldn't help but laugh out loud after hearing this.
That's amazing.
These words contain a wealth of information, and every detail is meticulously examined.
It not only explains the source of the antidote, but also highlights its rarity and preciousness, and by using the soldiers' complaints, it also maximizes the "authenticity" of the whole story.
A person like "Viper" will believe such "insider information" without question. He'll think he's lucky to have stolen core secrets.
“To make this performance more realistic,” Lu Jingyan looked at her, his eyes growing serious, “you have to go there yourself. Go to the secret prison where ‘Viper’ is being held.”
“I understand.” Su Wantang nodded. “I will place a small bottle of the antidote where he can ‘see’ it, and ‘under pressure’ hand it to a ‘high-ranking officer’ in military uniform. Coupled with my pale, haggard, and wronged face, this will be done.”
One was responsible for handing over the knife, and the other was responsible for stabbing people.
One person was responsible for digging the hole, and the other was responsible for filling it with soil.
There is no more harmonious combination in the world than them.
“While you’re acting, I’ll be in charge of clearing the area.” Lu Jingyan’s finger lightly traced a line on the sand table, extending from the main roads around the exhibition hall to all the surrounding high points.
"I have been given the highest authorization from above. The Fierce Tiger Special Forces are at my disposal."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling, almost menacing quality.
"On the day of the exhibition, all service staff, cleaners, and electricians will be replaced by our people. There will be snipers on the rooftops of all the high-rise buildings within a 500-meter radius. As long as he dares to show his face, whether he wants to retrieve the antidote or activate the backup plan, he will not be entering an exhibition hall, but the gates of hell."
The plan is finalized.
The intense, murderous aura in the study slowly dissipated as the last syllable faded.
Lu Jingyan looked at her, at the dark circles under her eyes and the softness that came with her defenses down, and felt an overwhelming pang of heartache.
He suddenly stepped forward, stretched out his long arm, and easily picked her up horizontally. He turned around and took a few steps, placing her on the pear wood desk so she could sit down.
He stood in front of her, his arms resting on the edge of the table.
"W-what are you doing?" Su Wantang's heart skipped a beat at his sudden action.
"My wife is so amazing. She can make drugs, save lives, and even set traps for people."
Lu Jingyan lowered his head, bringing his breath close to her ear, his hot breath sending a slight shiver down her spine. "Tell me, what should I do with you?"
Su Wantang's face flushed red instantly, the blush spreading from her cheeks all the way down her fair neck.
This man, when serious, is like an insurmountable mountain; when unserious, he's practically a walking hormone bomb.
"My wife is incredibly wise and resourceful. I admire her to the core." He looked at her blushing cheeks and her sparkling peach blossom eyes, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
"So tonight..." he deliberately drawled, his nose almost touching hers, "shouldn't you... give your husband a little reward?"
Su Wantang's heart pounded wildly.
She didn't answer, but silently stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck.
Then, she slightly raised her head and took the initiative to kiss his lips.
Lu Jingyan's body stiffened abruptly, and then a violent, all-consuming passion erupted.
He took the initiative and deepened the kiss passionately.
The documents on the desk were knocked off and scattered all over the floor, making a "clattering" sound.
But nobody cared.
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