Looking at the men in black who had once again surrounded him and the masked man, as well as the treacherous policeman, Ling Yichen felt a surge of despair. But soon, his obsession with the truth and his instinct for survival calmed him down. He knew that this was the last chance to uncover the secrets of the chip and end this long nightmare.
Ling Yichen took a deep breath, suppressing his anger and fear, and looked intently at the treacherous policeman: "Why? I always thought you were someone I could trust!" The policeman sneered, his eyes full of disdain: "In the face of absolute self-interest, trust is worthless." Ling Yichen clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He secretly vowed that no matter the cost, he would bring the truth to light.
The masked man stood beside Ling Yichen and said in a low voice, "Now is not the time for infighting. Break through first, then find an opportunity to uncover the secret." Ling Yichen nodded slightly, and the two stood back to back, warily watching the men in black around them. The air was thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder, chemicals, and tension, making it suffocating.
The leader of the men in black waved his hand, and they surged forward like a tide. Ling Yichen fired first, bullets whistling through the air, striking the first few men in black, who fell with screams. The masked man brandished a dagger, engaging the approaching men in close combat; the dagger slicing through the air with a sharp sound. Ling Yichen's heart pounded; each shot was accompanied by a powerful recoil that numbed his arm, but he paid no heed to it. His eyes were fixed on the enemy and the chip secret that held everything in its grasp.
The battle intensified. Ling Yichen was running out of bullets, and a stray bullet grazed his shoulder, drawing blood that filled the air with its stench. The masked man also had multiple wounds, and his movements gradually slowed. Yet, they showed no sign of retreating.
Just as the situation was becoming increasingly critical, Ling Yichen suddenly noticed a huge energy device in a corner of the basement, flashing with a strange light that seemed to have some connection to the symbols on the screen. A thought struck him: perhaps this device held the key to unlocking the chip's secrets, and also their hope for escape.
"Masked man, cover me, I'm going to check that out!" Ling Yichen shouted, rushing towards the energy device. The masked man immediately understood, brandishing his dagger to block the black-clad man's frenzied attacks. Ling Yichen weaved through the hail of bullets, sustaining several more abrasions, but he finally reached the energy device.
He quickly pulled out the chip and tried to insert it into the device's slot. The moment the chip was inserted, the device vibrated violently, the symbols on the screen began to change rapidly, and the light intensified, illuminating the entire basement as if it were daytime. The man in black was startled by this sudden change, and his attack slowed.
Ling Yichen stared intently at the screen, the changing symbols gradually forming clear information. It turned out the chip contained the conspiracy behind the new drama: a massive business conglomerate attempted to control the drama's content, instilling specific values in the audience, thereby influencing public opinion and reaping enormous commercial profits. And this basement was their core stronghold for carrying out this conspiracy.
"Your conspiracy will not succeed!" Ling Yichen shouted, his voice echoing in the basement. He quickly transmitted the information from the chip through the basement's communication equipment, hoping to let more people know the truth.
Realizing they had been exposed, the man in black became even more frenzied, charging recklessly towards Ling Yichen and the masked man. Ling Yichen and the masked man fought back fiercely, their figures weaving through the light and smoke, each attack carried a do-or-die determination.
Just as Ling Yichen and the masked man were about to be overwhelmed, the basement door was suddenly kicked open, and a group of real police officers rushed in. It turned out that the information Ling Yichen had sent out earlier had been intercepted by the police, who quickly arrived to provide backup. With the cooperation of the police, the man in black was gradually subdued, and the traitorous policeman was arrested.
After the battle, Ling Yichen and the masked man sat exhausted on the ground, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. The masked man slowly removed his mask, revealing a familiar face—it was the screenwriter of the new drama. The screenwriter smiled wryly and said, "I always wanted to stop them, but I never expected to get caught up in such a huge crisis." Ling Yichen patted the screenwriter on the shoulder: "Fortunately, we finally uncovered the truth."
As the truth came to light, the conspiracy behind the new drama was completely thwarted, and the business syndicate received its due punishment. Ling Yichen and the screenwriter became heroes in the eyes of the public, using their courage and wisdom to safeguard justice and the truth of the new drama. This thrilling adventure also became one of the most unforgettable memories of their lives. Years later, when Ling Yichen recalled this experience, he could still clearly feel the tension and excitement of the time, as well as the joy and pride of uncovering the truth.
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