The moment Ling Yichen stepped into the abandoned dock, a salty sea breeze swept over him, mixed with the pungent smell of rotting wood, making him frown. Under the dim sky, the outline of the dock was indistinct, as if countless unknown dangers were lurking, and the secret concerning the fate of the new drama seemed to be hidden in the depths of this chilling darkness.
Ling Yichen's footsteps crunched on the gravel ground, each step cautious yet resolute. His eyes struggled to adjust in the darkness, his vision gradually clearing as he saw the dilapidated warehouses and abandoned ships around him, casting eerie shadows in the hazy night, as if countless eyes were watching his every move.
The sea wind howled, whipping through the tattered sails with a mournful "whoosh," echoing across the empty dock and making his eardrums ache. Ling Yichen's heart pounded involuntarily. He gripped the decoder in his pocket tightly; its cold touch calmed him slightly. "No matter what lies ahead, I will uncover the secrets of the new drama," he murmured to himself, his voice barely audible in the howling wind.
Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps came from behind. Ling Yichen was startled and immediately turned around, his hand instinctively reaching for his waist. However, there was no one behind him, only the rustling of debris blown by the sea breeze. His palms were sweaty, his heart pounded faster, and he cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
Ling Yichen continued walking deeper into the dock. The salty, fishy smell in the air grew stronger, mixed with the dampness, making it difficult for him to breathe. He passed an abandoned ship; its planks were rotten, emitting a pungent musty odor. He approached the ship, trying to find some clues, when he heard a slight noise coming from the cabin, as if someone was talking in hushed tones.
Ling Yichen's heart leaped into his throat. He held his breath and slowly approached the cabin. The pungent smell of mildew and dampness almost suffocated him, but he couldn't care less; he only wanted to find out what secrets were hidden inside. When he finally reached the cabin entrance, a strong smell of engine oil hit him, stinging his eyes.
He cautiously peeked inside, and in the dim light, he could vaguely make out several figures sitting together, with a screen flashing blue light in the center. Ling Yichen's heart skipped a beat. Were they also searching for the secret of the new drama?
"Who's there?" Suddenly, a voice rang out in the cabin. Ling Yichen was startled, realizing he had been discovered. He turned to run, but found his escape route blocked by several men in black.
"Trying to run? Not so easy." The leader of the men in black said with a sneer, his voice echoing in the cabin, full of endless mockery.
Ling Yichen was surrounded by men in black. His gaze swept across each of their faces as he quickly calculated a way to escape. At this moment, a tense atmosphere filled the cabin. Besides the rapid breathing of the crew, there was also the creaking sound of the ship rocking in the waves.
"What exactly do you want?" Ling Yichen asked, trying to remain calm and keep his voice steady.
The men in black didn't answer, but swarmed forward. Ling Yichen reacted quickly, dodging an attack from one of them while simultaneously throwing a punch at another's face. The men in black were forced back a few steps, and Ling Yichen seized the opportunity to rush towards the cabin exit.
However, the exit was completely blocked, and he couldn't break through at all. Ling Yichen engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black. His ears were filled with the sounds of fighting and cursing, and his body was gradually soaked with sweat. The sweat mixed with the salty and oily smell in the air made him almost nauseous.
Just as Ling Yichen was gradually losing his strength, a police siren suddenly sounded outside the cabin. Upon hearing the siren, the men in black's expressions changed slightly. After a moment's hesitation, they quickly fled towards another exit of the cabin.
Ling Yichen took a moment to catch his breath, staring at the direction the men in black had fled, his mind filled with questions. Who were these people? What was their connection to the secret of the new drama? Why did they run away at the sound of police sirens?
Ling Yichen stepped out of the cabin and noticed the sirens were fading into the distance, seemingly heading towards the other side of the dock. He knew he couldn't let this opportunity slip away; he had to continue searching for the secrets of the new drama.
He continued walking along the pier, the sea breeze still howling, making his clothes flutter. Suddenly, he saw a dilapidated lighthouse ahead, its light flickering as if sending out a distress signal.
Ling Yichen's heart stirred, and he walked towards the lighthouse. When he arrived at the foot of the lighthouse, he found that the door was ajar, with a faint light shining through. He carefully pushed open the door, and a musty smell wafted out.
The lighthouse was filled with dust. As Ling Yichen's vision gradually adjusted in the dim light, he saw a computer in the center of the lighthouse, with some strange symbols and numbers displayed on the screen.
"Could this be a clue to the secret of the new drama?" Ling Yichen was overjoyed. He quickly walked to the computer and tried to decipher the information on the screen.
Just as he was engrossed in studying the computer screen, the lighthouse door was suddenly slammed shut, plunging the entire lighthouse into darkness. Startled, Ling Yichen quickly turned around, only to find himself trapped inside the lighthouse.
"Who is it? Come out!" Ling Yichen shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the lighthouse, but he received no response.
Ling Yichen groped around in the darkness, trying to find the mechanism to open the door. His hands searched the wall, touching only the cold, rough stone. Suddenly, he heard a slight noise above him, as if someone was walking on it.
A sense of foreboding welled up in Ling Yichen's heart. He looked up warily, but could see nothing.
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