Hacker Fox, one of the eight people who landed on the island with Chuanliu, Wu Fangming, and others.
Tech geek, bespectacled, and the island's newest identity: "Red Heart 9".
It turns out that the "9 of Hearts" card that Chuanliu took from Jiulong's safe was not Jiulong's own card, but the one that Jiulong had plundered from Jihu.
Chuanliu carefully observed the face of Jihu hidden under its fur. Apart from being more weathered, thinner, and less healthy, the person in front of him was indeed the hacker Jihu.
However, she did not reveal her identity immediately, but said to Jihu, "You know Wu Fangming, right? I am his subordinate."
"Wu Fangming..."
Having been trapped for so long, the fox had almost forgotten everything about the outside world. After a moment of recollection, he nodded, "Oh! I remember, that international mercenary, we came to the island together, he helped me."
But he quickly realized, "Wait a minute, you just said you're one of Jiulong's people, why should I believe you!"
Chuanliu rubbed his nose and explained, "I didn't know which side you were on either. My boss lost contact with you guys after landing on the island, and he's been looking for you ever since."
Jihu, however, dared not easily believe the boy in front of him. He walked back to his seat and began typing on the keyboard. "You, you're not lying to me! Tell Jiulong that I, I didn't intend to run away, and I will do my best to do what he asked me to do."
It seems that Jiulong used this tactic to test Jihu.
Jihu's gaze turned wary as he looked at Chuanliu, seemingly regretting that he had said too much.
Seeing that Jihu was determined not to say anything, Chuanliu couldn't help but feel anxious.
If she continues to press the issue, she might attract the attention of the guards at the office door. If she reveals her identity, she risks being sold out by this "potential candidate for forced confession."
However, the limited time did not allow her to stay there any longer. Chuanliu had a sudden idea and put on a heartbroken expression.
"Mr. Wu really misjudged him! Why would I save someone so timid and cowardly? Sigh, I've risked my life for nothing!"
With that, Chuanliu packed his things and prepared to leave.
The feigned indifference tactic really touched a nerve with Extreme Fox once again.
Extreme Fox stopped what he was doing and hesitated, saying, "Wait a minute!"
Chuanliu secretly smiled, but his expression turned to disappointment as he turned away. "Our people went to great lengths to get Jiulong's men away so we could save you. If you don't trust me, what are you making me wait for? If you're going to die, don't drag me down with you!"
Hearing Chuanliu's words, Jihu began to blame himself. He stood up, clasped his hands together, but was still worried and asked, "Then tell me, what else did Brother Wu say to you?"
The former sighed, "Since Mr. Wu landed on the island, he has been looking for you. Now, of the eight of you, three are dead, and two have reunited with Mr. Wu."
Extreme Fox: "Which two?"
The boy touched his nose, as if thinking for a while, "There was one named Ajiao, and another woman, whose name was... I don't remember, but it was two characters."
Now that Jihu believed Chuanliu's identity, he smiled happily and ran to Chuanliu's side.
"Then take me away quickly!"
Chuanliu rolled his eyes at him. "You've confirmed my identity, but I still need to confirm yours. Why are you with Jiulong? Did he promise you any benefits? What are you doing helping him?"
Jihu looked hesitant, as if he was wary of something and dared not speak.
Chuan Liujiu said, "His Jiulong is just a 'Nine of Hearts,' while our Mr. Wu is a 'Ten of Spades.' How can we help you if you don't tell us?"
Jihu then recounted: "After landing on the island, Jiulong took away my identity card. He originally intended to kill me, but when he heard that I was a hacker, he secretly detained me. He made me continue to study the machine, saying that as long as I figured it out, he would let me go."
Chuanliu asked doubtfully, "What does this machine do?"
After a moment of silence, Jihu said, "You can think of it as a computer with only one function."
Looking at the rusty machine, Chuanliu said, "This machine looks quite old."
Extreme Fox said, "Yes, Jiulong said it's from four years ago, back when he wasn't yet the 'Nine of Hearts'."
Chuanliu seemed to have grasped a clue, his eyes shining: "So, this machine belongs to the former 'Nine of Hearts'?"
Extreme Fox nodded.
Chuanliu looked at it carefully again, then turned to look at Jihu. "So, if you figure it out, what can it do?"
Jihu pursed his lips but didn't say anything.
Chuanliu sneered, "You don't actually think Jiulong will let you go, do you?"
Extreme Fox lowered his eyes. "Otherwise, what can I do?"
Whether you die sooner or later, you're going to die anyway.
Then he should die later.
He then added, "I will not reveal any more information until I am certain that I have completely broken free from Kowloon's control."
Good lad.
Jihu also kept a trick up its sleeve.
Since this machine has existed for four years, this timeframe is very likely related to the "9" versus "10" debate back then, so she has no choice but to investigate it.
Knowing he wouldn't get any more information, Chuanliu patted Jihu on the shoulder and said, "Brother, take care of yourself!"
"ah?"
Extreme Fox was taken aback.
After all that he just said, it seems this person in front of him doesn't intend to take him with him?
Chuanliu touched his nose and started spouting nonsense, "I had a chance to leave just now, but you don't trust me, so I had to explain for ages. It's not realistic to take you away today. I'll go back and discuss with Mr. Wu about sending more people."
As if to prove something to Jihu, Chuanliu shushed and said, "Did you hear that? The commotion our people caused is about to be quelled by Jiulong."
"But I..."
Just as Jihu was about to say something, Chuanliu interrupted him, "Brother, don't worry, we will definitely come back to save you again!"
Chuanliu patted him hard twice, then hugged him tightly. "Good brother! Live on! We'll meet again!"
Then he left without looking back.
When Chuanliu returned to the perimeter of the base, the chaos in the courtyard had been largely suppressed by Jiulong's men.
Every employee who caused trouble at the "Drunken Bar" was pinned to the ground by Jiulong's guards, unable to move. Of course, Jiulong's guards also sustained some injuries.
Jiulong, sitting on a camping chair brought by his subordinates at the main gate, looked displeased.
Suddenly, they heard a boy's voice coming from not far away.
"Hand, keep someone under your command!"
"Little Ni" was panting heavily, as if he had just run wildly from a "drunk bar". He was leaning over with his hands on his knees and couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
"rumble……"
"Little Ni" wanted to say something, but because he couldn't catch his breath, he coughed violently twice.
He finally calmed his racing heart, swallowed hard, and said, "Brother Long, please go easy on me!"
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