Chapter 416 Wen's Father's Identity Revealed: S-Rank! [1st Update]
Luo Wenbin did not intend to take action against Chuguang Media so quickly.
In his plan, he would wait until at least after the international film festival ended before targeting Chuguang Media.
After all, compared to Initial Light Media, Tianxing Entertainment has far fewer international superstars under its wing.
If it weren't for the backing of Times Media, Tianxing Entertainment wouldn't have been able to grow to its current size.
The explosion at Ouzhou University City gave Luo Wenbin hope of suppressing Chuguang Media.
Take advantage of his illness to kill him.
As a businessman, Luo Wenbin would not only show no mercy, but would also step in to deliver the final blow.
Most importantly, Chuguang Media must not be allowed to stay any longer.
This collaboration between Chuguang Media and the Central Television Station has further solidified Chuguang Media's reputation as China's No. 1 entertainment company.
"Yes, Mr. Luo." The secretary nodded. "I will follow your instructions."
“Let’s start with Shang Yaozhi.” Luo Wenbin said calmly, “He has no dirt on him, so we’ll make one up for him. In today’s online world, a screenshot is enough to convince many people.”
Unlike fans, netizens who just watch the drama don't dig deep or look for evidence.
As long as the rumors are sensational enough, no one will care about the truth.
The top management of Chuguang Media suffered heavy losses and certainly didn't have time to deal with it.
Shang Yaozhi is an important artist of Chuguang Media, so he must be destroyed first.
Originally, Luo Wenbin wanted to recruit Shang Yaozhi, since there aren't many talented and good-looking artists left in the entertainment industry.
But Shang Yaozhi refused to even meet with them.
If you can't have it, then you can only destroy it.
"clear."
The secretary left the office to prepare.
**
Meanwhile, Norton University.
The vice principal has been spending the last few days traveling between the Alchemy and Astrology departments.
Although he didn't know alchemy, he had assisted Norton quite a bit, so he did have some theoretical knowledge.
These two SS-level academies haven't recruited any new students for a long time, and the vice principal is quite worried.
Alchemy is relatively easy, but people with a talent for divination are extremely rare.
After leaving the astrology department, the vice principal planned to visit the mechanical engineering department where Wen Tinglan was located.
The head of the admissions department arrived just then, breathless: "Vice Principal, something's happened! Something terrible has happened!"
"What's wrong?" The vice principal poured him a glass of water and quickly reassured him, "Don't rush, tell me slowly."
"You know about the ISC International Finals, right? There was an explosion there, and many people were buried." The head of the admissions department finally caught his breath. "Several students we were particularly concerned about were right in the epicenter of the explosion!"
The vice principal's expression changed: "Are the Chinese people here too?"
"Yes, Ying Zijin, she's here." The head of the admissions department wiped his sweat. "The drone arrived late and only observed that she was buried underneath."
The vice principal panicked and wished he could go to O-City University City immediately.
But he knew he absolutely could not go out.
Many people are watching him.
To be precise, we weren't staring at him, but at the fortune teller.
Although the opposing forces have yet to discover who the diviner is, they have never given up.
Norton University and the Laurent family are both key targets of their surveillance.
These hostile forces would rather kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free.
If he dares to go to the scene now, Ying Zijing will be immediately labeled as a "suspected fortune teller".
It will be even more dangerous then.
"Immediately, send out the school's rescue team! The elite one!" the vice principal roared. "Save them! Get them all out!"
"As long as you rescue the person, I will allow you to use all your equipment!"
His fingers were trembling.
Ying Zijin absolutely cannot be harmed.
If something happens to her, not only will Norton be unable to forgive himself when he returns, but he himself will also be unable to forgive himself.
The head of the admissions department took a deep breath: "We've already sent people over, but time is too tight. Even with the latest aircraft, it will still be two hours away."
A lot can happen in two hours.
Norton University is a full four thousand kilometers away from the University City of O.
Without developing a new type of aircraft, it would be impossible to get there in such a short time.
"Professor Joseph, disconnect the network connecting your mechanical engineering department to the outside world." The vice-principal remembered the most important thing and hurriedly made a phone call. "Don't let Wen know about the explosion."
Knowing Wen Tinglan's personality, she would definitely go crazy if she heard this news.
"I'm afraid it's too late." On the other end of the phone, Professor Joseph clearly knew what terrible things had happened outside. He gave a bitter smile. "Tinglan has been watching the live broadcast and following other news for the past three days. He knows everything he needs to know. Cutting him off won't help."
Norton University has an intranet and an extranet.
The intranet connects to all of Norton University's confidential information—alchemy, astrology, high-tech firearms.
Without a student ID, it's impossible to log in to the intranet.
To prevent attacks from hostile forces, the external internet may be shut down at any time.
“Then we’ve stopped him.” The vice principal’s expression turned unusually sharp. “Tell him that his sister doesn’t want anything to happen to him.”
“If he wants what’s best for his sister, he should study at Norton University before going abroad. Otherwise, he’ll just be offering himself up as a target to be shot at.”
He didn't know if the explosion was aimed at Ying Zijing.
The only certainty is that it's aimed at those young geniuses outside.
Ying Zijin just happened to be among them.
The vice principal went through the list of all hostile forces in his mind, but couldn't find a single one that matched the description of the bomb attack.
Which side is targeting so many people?
"Take me to the school's main command center." The vice principal, dressed quickly, strode forward. "I'll command remotely."
**
In the Ouzhou University City, the explosions that lasted for two hours finally stopped.
The rescue team has been dispatched.
Fortunately, the blast did not affect a particularly wide area, and most of the injuries were minor.
The rescue team split into three groups and rescued people in turn.
Soon, many students and professors who hadn't had time to escape and were buried underneath were carried out, placed on stretchers, and immediately sent out of the city.
The death toll is lower than expected, with a total of nine deaths so far.
"Captain, there are still more than a dozen people missing from the list," one of the team members said. "Let's survey this area; the death toll shouldn't increase."
"Speed up." The rescue team leader wiped his sweat. "Even one death is an international loss."
Who were the people buried underneath?
Geniuses from all countries.
This was a premeditated attack.
The team members did not slack off; some conducted surveys, while others cleared roads.
Just then, a faint white smoke began to rise.
One team member's arm was instantly corroded, and his white protective suit turned black.
"Toxic gas!" Upon seeing this, the rescue team leader's expression changed. "Retreat! Retreat immediately!"
Explosions always produce toxic fumes, which is why they wore protective suits.
Just in case, we are wearing Class A protective suits.
But now, under this unknown white fog, the Class A protective suit has been corroded so quickly.
The rescue team leader estimated that the entire protective suit would be completely corroded in just a few minutes.
This was something they had never heard of in their entire rescue career!
"But Captain, there are still a few people left." One of the team members took a few steps back. "We haven't rescued all the people on the list!"
"Look closely, this toxic fumes are coming from inside the rubble." The rescue team leader took a deep breath. "Can the people inside still survive?"
He gave the order again: "Retreat, and get the other wounded out first."
**
Outside the university town.
Grandpa Zhong watched as stretchers came out one by one, but Ying Zijing was not among them.
His nerves, which had been constantly on edge, finally gave way.
He was on his way to the hotel that Fu Yunshen had booked when the explosion occurred.
Because they were far away, they were immediately escorted out of the city by the guards.
"Tian...Tianlu." Old Master Zhong grabbed Ying Tianlu's arm, his voice trembling, "Zijin...she'll be alright, won't she?"
"No, absolutely not." Ying Tianlu tried to calm his breathing. "Grandpa, she'll be fine. You have to believe her. The rescue team is inside. She'll come out."
"No, I can't trust you." Old Master Zhong swayed, then pushed Ying Tianlu away. "I have to go in! I have to go in and save her myself!"
Ying Tianlu forcefully held down Old Master Zhong, and couldn't help but give a wry smile.
He was about to go in when Old Master Zhong stopped him firmly.
Now it's actually Grandpa Zhong who wants to go in.
But they really can't help much; if they went in, they'd only make things worse.
Ying Tianlu took a few steps closer, wanting to see the situation in the city.
But then they saw the rescue team rushing towards them.
They placed more than a dozen stretchers on the ground, with the students and professors on them all unconscious.
Ying Tianlu stepped forward, but still did not see Ying Zijin.
His expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply, "Is no one here? My sister hasn't come out yet! Why are you all out?"
"A toxic fog has formed inside." The rescue team leader took off his completely blackened protective suit and finally caught his breath. "We can't even see the road anymore, there's no way to carry out a rescue."
If they hadn't run so fast, the protective suits wouldn't have lasted long enough for them to get out.
Ying Tianlu froze, incredulous: "What did you say?"
Is there still poisonous fog?
Grandpa Zhong heard it too, and he almost knelt down, tears streaming down his face: "Please, please save my granddaughter! She's inside, she must still be alive! Please go in and save her!"
"I'll give you whatever you want, as long as you save her."
What storms hasn't he weathered in his life?
Grandpa Zhong has always been highly skilled and daring, and he is not afraid.
But at that moment, he was truly terrified.
He simply couldn't imagine what would happen if something happened to Ying Zijing.
“Sir, we know you’re worried, but there’s nothing we can do.” The rescue team leader couldn’t bear it and had to say, “The toxic fog is too thick right now. As you can see, the protective suits can’t withstand it. Going in would only be suicide.”
"and--"
He paused, but still didn't say the last sentence.
This toxic fog is undetectable by detection machines, but it can only be blocked for five minutes while wearing protective clothing.
How long can a mortal body endure?
It's probably beyond saving.
The university town had preventative measures in place, but they were completely unprepared for this explosion.
Most of the people have been rescued; the remaining few will have to sacrifice themselves.
Grandpa Zhong swayed, finally unable to withstand the strain, and fainted instantly.
"Grandpa!" Ying Tianlu's expression changed, and he quickly helped him up.
Immediately, a doctor who was with the group stepped forward and lifted Mr. Zhong onto a stretcher to the side.
All around were cries and screams.
After calming the students down, Zuo Li stepped forward, gritting her teeth, and asked, "What kind of poisonous fog is it?"
The rescue team leader shook his head: "Nothing was detected."
"Give me the protective suit." Ying Tianlu gritted his teeth. "Give me a few more. I'll change when it gets too much. If you won't look for it, I'll go in and find it myself."
“That’s impossible.” The rescue team leader said seriously, refusing without even thinking. “You didn’t have time to change. We also did the test when we left.”
"The toxic gas can enter the body if the skin is exposed to the air for a quarter of a second."
“I’m not afraid.” Ying Tianlu didn’t back down. He looked directly at the rescue team leader. “You’re afraid of taking responsibility, right? Well then, if I die, it’ll be my own fault.”
With things having come to this point, the rescue team leader was left with no other option.
He turned to his team and instructed, "Get him ten Class A protective suits."
“DEATH”.
At that moment, a faint voice rang out.
The group of people were all taken aback.
Ying Tianlu took the protective suit and turned around.
When he saw that the voice belonged to Wen Fengmian, he was taken aback: "Uncle?"
“This is DEATH toxic fog, which will damage a person’s lungs, stomach and all organs.” Wen Fengmian’s expression was unusually calm, and his words were clear. “A-level protective suits can’t stop it. I know you have an S-level protective suit.”
"Give me this S-level protective suit, and I'll go in. No one knows this toxic fog better than me."
(End of this chapter)
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