Perhaps knowing that Jiangbei was coming, Shen Zhi Qiu calmed down a bit.
"Jiangbei, look, can you defuse this bomb?" Lu Jia asked as soon as the video call connected, immediately pointing the camera at the bomb's device.
"Get closer," Jiang Bei said. "Aim the camera at the side, let me see." Lu Jia quickly followed Jiang Bei's instructions, while Rong Mo watched them anxiously.
“Brother, if Jiangbei can’t defuse this bomb either, then you should leave.” Shen Zhi Qiu took a deep breath, looked up at Rong Mo earnestly, “The children are still young, brother, you have to think about them too.” Rong Mo’s face was gloomy, his heart was in great turmoil. How could he leave Shen Zhi Qiu here alone?
"Brother, don't hesitate any longer. Time is of the essence. If I die, you must take good care of the children for me." Shen Zhi Qiu said again when Rong Mo did not respond for a long time.
"Zhi Qiu, don't say such discouraging things." Before Rong Mo could answer, Jiang Bei said from the other side, "Let me take a look first."
Time ticked by, and everyone's hearts were in their throats. Finally, Jiang Bei spoke up: "I think I've found a way." His voice was calm and collected, giving people a sense of inexplicable reassurance.
"Really?" A glimmer of hope flashed in Shen Zhi Qiu's eyes, her heart tightened, and she involuntarily grabbed Rong Mo's arm.
"However, this is only theoretically feasible; there are still risks involved in the actual process of defusing the bomb," Jiang Bei said frankly. He knew his responsibility was heavy, so he remained very cautious.
Shen Zhi Qiu gripped Rong Mo's arm tightly, knowing what this meant. If they failed, she would surely die. But she also knew they had no other choice. If they didn't try this method, she could only wait to die.
At this moment, Wei Qiao came up and told Rong Mo that the bomb disposal experts from Captain Liu's side would not be able to arrive at the scene for at least an hour.
"It's too late." Rong Mo's heart sank. Looking at Jiang Bei in the video, he was about to ask a question when he heard Shen Zhi Qiu speak up, "Jiang Bei, how confident are you?"
“Ninety-eight percent,” Jiang Bei replied, pursing his lips and frowning. He knew this number wasn’t reassuring, but it was the most accurate estimate he could give.
"Okay, what should I do?" Shen Zhi Qiu asked calmly, determined to go all out. She knew this was her only chance, and she had to seize it.
“You can’t do it alone; you need someone to help you.” Seeing that Shen Zhi Qiu had made up her mind, Jiang Bei immediately said, “Who will stay behind?”
"I!"
"I!"
Rong Mo and Lu Jia shouted at the same time.
“Brother.” Lu Jia looked at Rong Mo with a serious expression, “Putting everything else aside, Zhao Zhao and Niannian still need you as their uncle. Don’t let Zhi Qiu worry.”
But Rong Mo looked at Shen Zhi Qiu with eyes full of reluctance, determined not to leave.
“President Rong? You should go first. I know it's cruel to say this now; if there's an explosion, no one will survive. But Lu Jia and I have known each other for many years and have a strong understanding. Please go first. Zhi Qiu's children need you. If you insist on staying and it really explodes, think of how pitiful the children will be.” Jiang Bei also persuaded him, “We have to begin!”
"Brother, please, go! Don't make me worry about the children even when I'm about to die!" Shen Zhi Qiu looked at Rong Mo with determined eyes, then said to Wei Qiao, "Wei Qiao, take my brother away, you all evacuate to a safe location, quick!"
At that moment, Wei Qiao's phone suddenly rang.
"Understood, keep watch, I'll be right there!" Wei Qiao's voice was full of ruthlessness.
"President Rong, you must also keep your life to seek revenge on Xiao Wanqing!" Wei Qiao turned to Rong Mo and whispered, "Our people have seen Xiao Wanqing!"
Rong Mo nodded, his eyes red-rimmed, and gritted his teeth, deciding to leave.
Tears fell the moment I turned around.
He led Wei Qiao toward Xiao Wanqing's location, leaving behind a dozen bodyguards to surround the ship and ensure that no one would disturb Lu Jia in defusing the bomb.
"Hey, where are they going?" Gu Qingyan had just sat down next to Gu Ningning after getting off the boat when he saw the bodyguards who had been guarding them rushing off into the distance, and he was immediately puzzled.
"Could it be that they found Wanqing?" Gu Ningning's mind was unusually sharp for once. "Their departure at this time must be related to Wanqing!"
"Wanqing is in danger?" Gu Qingyan frowned, feeling conflicted. If he had stayed on the ship, he might have perished at sea with Shen Zhi Qiu. Xiao Wanqing had deliberately brought him here to kill him.
Thinking of this, Gu Qingyan felt extremely cold-hearted. "I never thought she would even kill me."
"Isn't it normal for her to want to kill you? Actually, if it weren't for you, Wanqing wouldn't have ended up like this. What chills me to the bone is that I've always protected her and trusted her, but she's even going after me. I'm going to go check on her."
With that, Gu Ningning stood up and ran towards Xiao Wanqing.
On the ship.
“Zhi Qiu,” Jiang Bei said, his voice deep and firm, which comforted Shen Zhi Qiu somewhat. “Listen carefully to what I have to say. Lu Jia is about to start defusing the bomb. You must hold the box steady and not move it.”
"Lu Jia, point the video at the side of the bomb, grab the third blue control line from the left, and then cut it with scissors," Jiang Bei said, gesturing as he spoke. "But you must be careful not to touch any other parts of the bomb, otherwise it might explode immediately."
Lu Jia nodded, took out a pair of scissors he had found in the cabin, and used all his strength to control his fingers. "Zhi Qiu, don't be afraid, I will always be with you."
After Lu Jia finished speaking, he took a deep breath and slowly approached the bomb. He carefully searched for the control wires and finally found them. Lu Jia picked up the scissors, about to cut them, when he heard Shen Zhi Qiu's choked voice.
"Lu Jia, I'm a little scared." Shen Zhi Qiu looked at the countdown and saw that there were only one hour, three minutes, and twenty seconds left. She became even more nervous. Her voice trembled and was full of fragility.
“Zhi Qiu, don’t be afraid, this wire will be fine,” Jiang Bei said. “As long as you trust me and do as I say, nothing will happen.” Jiang Bei comforted her, and also encouraged himself. His voice was full of confidence and strength, “Zhi Qiu, you have to believe me. I’m used to fighting through gunfire on the battlefield. I’m confident in handling this bomb.”
Taking advantage of the moment when Shen Zhi Qiu's attention was diverted, Lu Jia quickly cut the control wires. The bomb didn't explode, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
“Very good!” Jiang Bei continued to issue instructions, “Lu Jia, now you need to find the fifth red line on the left and cut it.”
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