Chapter 71 Online Romance with a Bad Beta 24: The Universe as Witness
Don't think Xi Lianghan is anxious; Tan Yicheng is quite anxious too.
It's a chase, a full-blown chase!
If she were piloting the aircraft alone, Tan Yicheng was confident she could escape with everyone, but Xi Congshuang was unwilling, and in her heart, she wasn't really willing either.
How many mecha students would be willing to accept a strategy of fleeing without a fight? They alphas are just that combative and fierce, never giving up until death.
No wonder he was made the villain in the revenge story by editor-in-chief Xi Congshuang; she clearly had ulterior motives for a long time.
At this point, Tan Yicheng refused to admit that the person in the revenge story was her.
The instant Tan Yicheng stood up, an invisible spiritual force instantly connected to the control panel. The control panel, which was emitting a dangerous red signal, suddenly lit up and turned into a blue light indicating that it was in operation.
She walked forward step by step, spreading out a mental network that resembled a tight and solid net, extending in all directions.
The moment she sat in the pilot's seat, the aircraft became completely stable, no longer swaying left and right like a leaf trembling in the cold wind.
"These are modified aircraft, but they're outdated models, at least twenty years old. They're not linked to mental energy, so I can't control their flight path," Tan Yicheng said, controlling the speed.
“Outdated and modified aircraft models are the best murder tools.” Xi Congshuang fiddled with the black gun in her hand.
Her long, slender, fair fingers, which often held a starry-sky-colored fountain pen, writing sharp and beautiful characters, now held a deep black gun, giving her an indescribably strange and beautiful appearance.
Tan Yicheng's gaze was drawn to her, and after joining the "looks-matter" group, she resolutely joined the "contrast" group as well.
Despite being blinded by lust, Tan Yicheng still earnestly reminded him: "That aircraft has been modified, and its defensive capabilities are comparable to your flight system. Even particle guns cannot easily penetrate it."
The federal government has always strictly prohibited unregistered modified aircraft from flying in the air. These two aircraft were able to openly drive onto the airway, so they must have been marked by the satellite system long ago.
This is the worst part; it shows that the other side is prepared to accept the worst possible outcome, and their sole purpose is to kill them.
"I know, to be honest, I'm someone who values my life." After an opening line that would make any red apple furious, Xi Congshuang continued to spout outrageously extravagant remarks.
“I knew things wouldn’t be peaceful. Every spacecraft I’ve been in has a specially customized particle gun. The bullets can easily penetrate the hull of an A-class spacecraft. Modified spacecraft are no different from paper tigers.”
Tan Yicheng's radar clicked, and he even felt a little envious of the gun in her hand: "How much?"
Xi Congshuang: "It's not expensive, only 30 million each."
Tan Yicheng: "..."
"But now it's easier, we don't have to take the penetrating power into account."
Xi Congshuang lowered the aircraft window.
Tan Yicheng: "?!"
The other side also responded: ? ? ?
I never imagined that the delicate young lady, who should have been hiding inside the aircraft, cowering and weeping, would have such courage. She actually rolled down the car window, and her beautifully shaped lips opened and closed as if she were saying something.
The shock was so great that the next bullet missed, leaving a deep crack in the sleek wall of the aircraft.
The control console promptly alerted Tan Yicheng to the attack on the tail end. Tan Yicheng stabilized the aircraft, moving with the agility of a silver fish swimming in water, its trajectory remarkably smooth. The slight turbulence did not hinder its aiming.
His companion snapped, "Idiot! What are you daydreaming about!"
Many of these men are skilled with guns, and almost every one of them has a criminal record. However, only one of them can hit a moving target from a distance of 100 meters.
Even the most vicious and heinous fugitives wouldn't dare to carry out an assassination in the central star, which is under constant surveillance, and escape unscathed. It's no easy feat to gather them together.
They felt they had no other choice but to accept that the federal sentence was too harsh, which had led them to this state, where they were left to eke out a living like rats.
The man, startled by the shout, quickly composed himself and aimed again.
The man who was still aiming was unaware that the gun opposite him was also pointed at his head.
The wind rushed in from the cave entrance, causing the pure white clothes to flutter and the hair to bend at an angle that resembled a bird spreading its wings.
Xi Congshuang calmly aimed: "My mother said that if I don't practice shooting properly, I won't be lucky enough to find a gun that can hit my head next time I'm kidnapped."
"There are many things she has said to me that I don't like to hear, but this one sentence really worked."
After saying that, she pulled the trigger.
"The universe bears witness to me, this was just self-defense." Xi Congshuang's words drifted away on the wind.
"Uh—" The man holding the gun felt a heat between his eyebrows. Before he could react to what had happened, his brain, damaged by the bullet, reacted first, and his mind went blank for a moment.
The pain spread belatedly, but lasted only a few seconds. His hands, which were gripping the particle gun tightly, loosened, and he fell backward to the ground.
His accomplice, who was in the middle of preparing to act, was startled and wanted to scold him for standing there in a daze, saying that if he didn't act soon, he would never receive the final payment.
When they peeked over, they saw their fallen companion's eyes wide open in anger, with bright red blood slowly trickling from between his eyebrows and down his nose.
"!"
He died, he died so quietly.
However, the next second, the sleek aircraft crashed into him with a deafening roar. The aircraft shook violently. He had no time to mourn his dead comrades. He hurriedly steadied the control stick in his hands, his pale and terrified face turning a dangerous red.
This is completely different from what the employer said. Is this the level of an ignorant, spoiled young lady and a student?
What he didn't know was that the employer only said she was an uneducated young lady and student, but didn't say that she was an outstanding student in the mecha department who could flexibly use various tactics.
They also had no idea that Miss Jiao had already been replaced, and hitting the target was as easy as breathing.
Amidst the violent shaking and impact, Xi Congshuang had reached the other window, lowered it again, and pointed the dark, gaping gun muzzle at the eagerly moving modified aircraft.
The person who hired the assassin went all out, using two aircraft to achieve a 2v1 effect, while the other side coordinated to shoot Xi Congshuang. However, the shooter who was the main force in the murder was killed in turn, and the aircraft he was in was also knocked so badly that he couldn't tell which way was which.
Now it's like a fly, spinning around in mid-air, practically being carried along by Tan Yicheng.
Nearby aircraft had received warnings and avoided the accident site.
Xi Congshuang leaned against the window and suddenly asked, "Is there a square nearby?"
Tan Yicheng, understanding the implied meaning, said: "Yes, watch me force them to stop."
With a grip on the control stick and a strong push, the aircraft, already being propelled forward, couldn't stop and was pushed forward again.
He didn't know where he was going to be pushed, and although he had a vague idea, the tight schedule left him no room to think.
Now we are at their mercy, unable to escape.
The other aircraft, unaware of what was happening, hesitated for a moment before gritting its teeth and following.
Xi Congshuang knew what the people in the aircraft were thinking, and she also knew that if she ran away, her "plastic brother" would definitely betray her. Either way, she was going to die, so she might as well go all the way.
"The square is empty; they probably all left after receiving the warning." Tan Yicheng suddenly remembered what Xi Congshuang had just said, "When have you ever been kidnapped!?"
“Fifteen years old,” Xi Congshuang replied.
Tan Yicheng: "???"
Xi Congshuang pulled the trigger again, and the crimson energy beam was fired. The bullet pierced through the thick protective shell and accurately hit the energy compartment hidden deep at the tail of the aircraft, cutting off the energy supply.
Outdated, discontinued aircraft have many advantages in murder, and news reports occasionally feature people using scrapped aircraft to commit crimes and then escape.
However, there is one drawback that cannot be changed: new aircraft are equipped with multiple energy storage compartments to prevent crashes caused by power outages in case of accidents. Older aircraft models only have one energy storage compartment and were eventually phased out due to safety concerns.
If hit, the plane will crash.
The old model's power bay emitted smoke and, after shaking for a moment, finally crashed headfirst into the ground, powerless and unsteady.
The plaza chosen as the emergency landing site was long deserted. With the advanced StarNet system, intelligent AI would alert the Starfolk near the accident site to take cover in time. Under the blue sky, only the white dove statue stood silently.
The artificial sun casts the shadow of a flying white dove, a symbol of peace, on the ground. A black dot from one side of the dove statue then grows larger, revealing the full shape of the aircraft.
The white dove statue was then struck by a landing aircraft, shattering into pieces with a dull thud.
The airbag deployed immediately, completely encasing the man in the driver's seat and protecting him from any injury in the impact.
A few seconds later, the airbags gradually deflated, and the barely functioning control panel began to warn the man to escape.
[WARNING! WARNING! This aircraft has been severely damaged and may spontaneously combust. Pilots, evacuate immediately!]
"Damn it, what the hell is going on?!"
The man, regaining his senses, slammed his fist on the control panel, decisively abandoned the aircraft, opened the door, and prepared to escape. Before his feet even touched the ground, another aircraft landed, just as haphazardly, its rear end smoking, and it crashed to the ground.
Like a spaceship that had disintegrated on its own, various parts were scattered all over the ground, and rubble bounced up.
The man slammed the aircraft door shut, blocking the rocks that had been kicked up by the crashing aircraft. The rocks rained down on the already damaged old model aircraft, leaving it completely mangled.
"That son of a bitch Xi Lianghan, he lied to me..." the man cursed as he lowered his hand and peered out the cockpit window of another aircraft.
That aircraft was an older model, still undergoing modification. Because it took up too much space and didn't fly fast enough, the airbags were removed. The person in the pilot's seat was lying on the control panel with a bloody head, his life hanging in the balance.
The other accomplice who was responsible for firing the shot couldn't see it. He thought the other person had been knocked unconscious by the impact and was lying on the ground, so he couldn't see it.
These desperate criminals weren't exactly known for their brotherhood; the man just wanted to escape. Once he confirmed that White Dove Square was nearby, he began planning his escape route.
Even the brightest places have places where filth and evil can lurk. Don't worry about anything else, just lay low for a while.
Moreover, there was a particle gun on the other aircraft; having a weapon in hand is always better than having nothing.
He opened the door a second time, and as soon as one leg touched the ground, a beam of light landed at his feet, punching a hole in the hard ground.
The man pulled his leg back in terror and looked frantically to the other side. He finally understood why the perfectly good energy bay had been damaged, causing an energy leak and the plane to crash.
Such precise marksmanship—what kind of utter incompetence is that?
Amidst the AI's frantic warnings of dangerous actions, Xi Congshuang leaned half her body out of the window, grabbing the handrail with one hand and raising a gun with the other, aiming it at the other half of the head.
The cold, dark muzzle of the gun was pointed directly at his vital point. Xi Congshuang might not be able to hit him on the first shot, but a man only has one life, and this is not how you gamble with your life.
He quickly retreated, intending to escape through the other door and avoid leaving behind his weapons.
However, time was of the essence. Several aircraft landed on the other side, with unique colors and special patterns sprayed on their bodies. They were the interstellar police who had arrived a little late.
"Don't move!"
"You are surrounded! Surrender now!"
The police acted much more decisively. As soon as the door opened, they rushed out, dragged the man hiding in the wrecked aircraft out, handcuffed him behind his back, and pinned him to the ground.
After the danger was eliminated from the other aircraft, several police officers approached with guns and opened the hatch.
After seeing the scene inside the aircraft, everyone was stunned and subconsciously looked at the elegant woman who had also disembarked. She was smiling politely at their superior and had a noticeable beauty mark under her eye.
"Dead, one bullet to the head, the other with fractures all over his body, his chances of survival are slim."
"Hiss, how did you do that?"
"One shot? No other gunshot wounds?"
"No, there is only a scar between the eyebrows. Apart from old scars, there are no other fresh wounds on the rest of the body."
It wouldn't be surprising if specially trained police officers had this ability, but the reports they received only stated that there were two ordinary citizens on the aircraft: one was the future head of a pharmaceutical company, and the other was a student.
The news quickly reached the officer's ears. She was surprised, but not overly so.
She had just learned that the students in the same aircraft were not ordinary students, but students from the Mecha Department of the First Academy. If they were properly trained, it wouldn't be difficult for them to do so.
She was just curious how someone could aim at a criminal and hit them accurately while piloting a flying vehicle. They were both alphas, and if she were in their shoes, she would find it difficult to do that.
Xi Congshuang spread her hands: "They fired first. The flight recorder can testify to this. I had no choice but to fight back for the sake of my life and my friends' lives."
Everyone was shocked again: It was you!
Seeing the strange expressions on everyone's faces, Xi Congshuang added, "I remember that interstellar law does not restrict people from owning firearms with licenses, right? I have my license."
As she spoke, she smoothly retrieved the electronic certificate stored in the smart brain, then switched the display mode, revealing the holder's name and a passport photo.
The following assessment result is crystal clear: S.
"..." There really is one.
It is truly remarkable that someone without professional training could achieve such a score; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a natural-born sharpshooter.
Then, thinking about Xi Congshuang's identity, it's possible that she really did receive professional training.
There are many things in this world that cannot be judged by appearances.
Turning around, Tan Yicheng was also shocked. Everyone thought to themselves, "Aren't you her friend? Why are you shocked too?"
Tan Yicheng was not shocked by Xi Congshuang's marksmanship, but by the fact that the official date of her appointment was only half a month away. It felt like Xi Congshuang had accomplished a lot in the past two weeks before appearing before her.
Soon, Tan Yicheng remembered what Xi Congshuang had told her about her purpose in appearing at the school.
It was all a ploy to lure the snake out of its hole. Now that they've caught the person who hired the killer, it won't be difficult to convict Xi Lianghan. Does that mean she's not far from leaving the school?
Someone copied the video from the aircraft's recorder, nodded to her, and confirmed Xi Congshuang's statement.
The officer exclaimed in surprise, "Your marksmanship is excellent."
Xi Congshuang modestly replied, "It was just good luck."
No one, including Tan Yicheng, believed this excuse.
Police began to handle the scene, setting up a cordon to prevent unauthorized personnel from approaching. This incident was witnessed by many people today, and videos have already circulated online. Fortunately, it was stopped quickly, preventing further damage.
However, if we wait a little longer, some busybodies will come to watch, and if they recognize Xi Congshuang... there will only be bigger trouble.
The officer immediately felt a headache coming on. She never liked dealing with people who brought a lot of trouble, but this time the other party was a victim, so she had to patiently comfort them.
However, given Xi Congshuang's nonchalant demeanor, it's more likely that she's simply trying to reassure herself.
This is a serious and egregious incident; if not handled properly, it will inevitably result in public criticism.
The two men, one dead and one injured, were put into an ambulance, while the remaining man was to be taken to the police station.
The gaunt beta man was still struggling as he passed Xi Congshuang. Suddenly remembering something, he shouted at Xi Congshuang, "Protect me! Protect me! I'll point out the person you want! I have evidence; you definitely won't find him!"
"Behave yourself! Don't move around and obstruct official business!" the policeman who had restrained him shouted, frowning.
These words were a blatant mockery of the police officers, and the officer looked at them with an unfriendly gaze, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Who does this bastard look down on?
To everyone's surprise, Xi Congshuang remained completely unmoved, as if she were deaf, her expression unchanged. She said to her superior, "I will compensate for all the losses caused by this accident at full price."
"..."
She was just worrying about how to explain why this incident happened during the meeting, and she was also mentally preparing her speech, such as how she would definitely improve the quality and efficiency of each department, enhance security within the jurisdiction, and ensure that such incidents would not happen again...
Upon hearing this, the officer was stunned, and looked at Xi Congshuang as if she were a radiant saint.
She is still the Virgin Mary, radiating the glow of money.
Xi Congshuang's attitude of ignoring that person already made the superior feel much better, and now his favorability towards her skyrocketed.
Xi Congshuang handed over her business card: "Send the bill to this address. Contact her for all follow-up matters."
The intern, standing beside his superior and feeling a bit lost, was handed a handful of business cards. He glanced blankly at Xi Congshuang, then at his superior.
It's like an ignorant puppy asking its superior for instructions on what to do.
The officer closed his eyes, pinched his brow, and waved for the new recruit to put it away; it was better to have someone handle it than no one at all.
Looking again, the Virgin Mary, radiating the glow of money, had vanished. She had somehow moved to the side, her slender white fingers holding a handkerchief, wiping the sweat from the person in front of her.
The officer then noticed that the woman was actually holding a dark particle gun in her other hand, but her gentle demeanor made people overlook what she was holding.
The beautiful alpha blushed without realizing it, and couldn't help but tilt his head back and touch her hand.
Actually, she wasn't sweating at all, and the other person wasn't genuinely wiping away sweat either. They were both tacitly enjoying what was going on. Before they knew it, the alpha had taken the handkerchief from his face back into his hand.
When she came to her senses, she stared at the thing in her hand with a mixture of distress and joy, and kept turning her head to look at Xi Congshuang, who was communicating with someone on the other side.
The officer clearly remembered that he hadn't even had lunch when he was called out by an emergency call, so there was no reason for him to be full by now.
But the Virgin Mary, radiating the light of money, did indeed leave a deep impression on her.
The officer waved his hand: "It's all taken care of, you can all go now. I'd like to trouble those two ladies to come to the police station as well."
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Admit it, Orange, you're completely smitten! [cheering emoji]
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