Despite the Ark patrol team's vigilance, Xiao Jin and his group did not stop but continued to drive closer.
Soon, a loud and majestic voice boomed from above everyone's heads, like thunder.
"This is a highly classified restricted area. All personnel below are to immediately cease all operations and unconditionally undergo security checks."
If they continue to advance, we will have no choice but to take necessary coercive measures to ensure regional security…
The sound echoed repeatedly through the loudspeaker, sounding particularly jarring on the open beach, carrying an unquestionable authority and urgency.
Xiao Jin sat in the driver's seat, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, a serious yet calm glint in his eyes.
She quickly glanced at Lu Jing behind her, and then Xiao Jin gently pressed the ignition switch. The car slowly fell silent, silently waiting for its unknown fate to unfold, along with the other car.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and time slowed down dramatically at that moment.
Soon, dust billowed in the distance as a convoy of heavy armored vehicles and jeeps rapidly approached, like a steel torrent, slowly surrounding the vehicles carrying Xiao Jin and the others.
As the vehicle came to a stop, the doors were suddenly flung open, and countless soldiers in camouflage uniforms, wearing helmets and carrying guns and ammunition jumped off the vehicle like a tide.
Their movements were synchronized, each step revealing a well-trained, ruthless, and efficient demeanor.
In the sunlight, the cold glint of gun barrels flashed: "Who are you? What are you doing here? This is a top-level controlled area. Unauthorized trespassing will have consequences!"
A middle-aged military officer, seemingly the leader, with gleaming epaulets, walked steadily to the front of the group.
His gaze swept over Xiao Jin and the others who had just gotten off the car.
It's no wonder they're so wary; not just anyone is qualified to know about the Ark's existence.
This place brings together national politicians, military leaders, and top talents from all walks of life.
Even if word gets out and someone tries to get on the Ark out of envy, they won't be allowed to.
They've driven away so many people these past few days!
Before Xiao Jin could reply, Professor Chen ran forward excitedly, shouting, "Lieutenant Colonel! Lieutenant Colonel!!"
"Wait, who are you? Stop right there."
The tense atmosphere seemed to explode instantly, with countless gun barrels pointed directly at Professor Chen's body.
Upon seeing this, Professor Chen realized what was happening and quickly raised his hand while backing away, saying, "No, you've misunderstood me. Please don't be impulsive."
As he spoke, he looked at the middle-aged man beside him: "Lieutenant Colonel, don't you remember me? We met at the research institute last month."
The man Professor Chen referred to as a lieutenant colonel frowned, then waved his hand, and all the gun barrels were instantly lowered.
Looking at the excited Professor Chen, a thoughtful expression appeared in his eyes.
Looking at it this way, it seems kind of familiar!
I did visit the research institute last month, and this person knows that, so he must be someone from the research institute.
The lieutenant colonel tried to find a familiar mark on Professor Chen's disheveled face, and after a moment, he opened his eyes wide: "Professor Chen, it's you?"
"Waaaaah~ It's me, it's me." Professor Chen was almost going crazy when he finally recognized him.
"Didn't the big boss send someone to pick you up? Could it be that these people..." The lieutenant colonel looked at Xiao Jin and the others.
That's right, he's definitely a new face, and his demeanor doesn't suggest he's been in the military for many years.
Professor Chen's expression stiffened, and he seemed to have some idea of what was going on. He only gave a few vague replies.
"Well, the process is a bit complicated. I'll explain it to you in person later."
Seeing this, the lieutenant colonel didn't say anything, but after glancing at Xiao Jin and the others, he said, "Alright, let's go aboard the ship first."
However, these brothers can't go in yet; I need to submit a report and ask.
Upon hearing this, Professor Chen couldn't hold back any longer. He grabbed the lieutenant colonel and said, "Don't fight yet, let's talk in private."
The two then walked to the side, whispering to each other, and occasionally glancing at Xiao Jin and the others.
However, Xiao Jin and the others did not stop them from beginning to end, because the mission was not yet completed. It seemed that only by entering the Ark with the 'pass' could the side mission be considered to be perfectly completed.
Professor Chen, in a way, helped them out.
Soon, their conversation came to an end.
Professor Chen had clearly come up with some credible reason that convinced the lieutenant colonel to agree to take them to the Ark.
………………
As the last rays of the setting sun gradually sank below the horizon, the group hurriedly boarded the off-road vehicles parked by the roadside.
The air inside the car was heavy and tense. Xiao Jin and the others were basically scattered and sat in different cars, with several military police officers guarding each of them.
The sea breeze, carrying a slightly salty scent, swept over them. As the vehicle slowly came to a stop on the shimmering shore, everyone got out.
Under the "escort" or more accurately, "escort" of several fully armed military police officers, the group crossed the soft sand and stepped onto the wooden bridge leading to the speedboat.
Like an arrow released from a bow, the speedboat sliced through the sea, leaving trails of white waves as it headed straight for the cruise ship.
The moment Xiao Jin and her companions boarded the cruise ship, it was as if they had traveled through time and space to a completely different world.
The cruise ship was glittering and bustling with people, all smiling and cheerful, showing no signs of the despair one might expect from a post-apocalyptic world.
Just as they were trying to analyze the information around them further, a sudden disturbance shattered the peace on the cruise ship.
Specifically, upon seeing Xiao Jin and his group, the crowd began to stir, with whispers quickly escalating into low gasps of surprise and discontent.
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