Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

"There's a bomb on the ship!"

Lin Jian'an's shout was almost a roar.

The entire dock erupted in chaos.

Zhao Changhe's expression changed drastically.

"quick!"

"Seal off the docks!"

"All personnel evacuate the danger zone!"

"Where are the engineers?!"

"Get on the ship now!"

Orders were issued one after another.

The scene immediately erupted into chaos.

On the other side...

The cobra remained standing still.

He had a near-manic smile on his face.

Lost.

He admitted defeat.

Even if we lose.

He didn't want Lin Jian'an to win so easily either.

"Lin Jian'an".

"Do you know?"

"This ship holds my biggest secret that I've kept for over a decade."

"pity."

"You'll never get it."

Lin Jian'an looked at him coldly.

"Yeah?"

I don't think so.

The cobra laughed heartily.

"Two minutes left."

"Even if you find the bomb, it won't be long before you can defused it."

"At that time."

"All evidence will turn to ashes."

Lin Jian'an ignored him.

Because the system has already started operating at high speed at this moment.

【Ding! 】

[Scan to Start]

[Scanning Scope: Cargo Ships]

Explosive device discovered

Quantity: 24

Connection method: Series connection

[Core Controller Location Locked]

next second.

The internal structure diagram of the cargo ship appeared directly in Lin Jian'an's mind.

The cabin.

Storage layer.

Power room.

Cab.

All locations are clearly visible.

The most crucial controller.

It was hidden at the very bottom of the cargo ship.

Less than five meters from the pile of explosives.

See here.

Lin Jian'an's pupils contracted slightly.

That's ruthless.

This is not an ordinary detonation device.

Instead, it's a self-destructing system.

As long as the controller is started.

All the explosives will detonate simultaneously in a very short time.

One step was broken.

It will still explode.

No wonder the cobra was so confident.

"General Zhao!"

Give me ten people!

Zhao Changhe was taken aback.

"What are you going to do?"

"Get on the ship."

"Nonsense!"

Zhao Changhe refused outright.

"It's full of explosives!"

"That's too dangerous!"

Lin Jian'an, however, remained unusually calm.

"Others might not be able to find it even if they go in."

"But I can find it."

Zhao Changhe was about to speak.

But then it suddenly stopped.

Because it all started when I met Lin Jian'an.

This kid has created too many miracles.

Military communications.

Far East trade.

Dock operations.

Railway operations.

Each time, it exceeded everyone's expectations.

After a brief silence.

Zhao Changhe gritted his teeth.

"good!"

"I'll go in with you!"

Lin Jian'an was taken aback.

"What are you doing going in there?"

Zhao Changhe's eyes widened.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"I'm not so old that I can't walk!"

……

One minute later.

A dozen elite soldiers quickly boarded the ship.

Lin Jianan rushed to the front.

The system map is constantly being refreshed.

Distance to controller: 87 meters

Distance to controller: 76 meters

Distance to controller: 65 meters

along the way.

Many rooms were opened.

It was filled with file boxes.

There was even radio equipment.

But Lin Jian'an didn't even look at it.

Because there is not enough time.

The most important thing is to stop the explosion first.

Just as everyone arrived at the middle deck of the cargo ship.

A soldier suddenly shouted.

"Someone's there!"

next second.

The door in front was suddenly pushed open.

A dozen armed men rushed out.

They were all carrying pistols.

Bang bang bang!

Gunshots rang out suddenly.

The bullets ricocheted wildly inside the ship's cabin.

"Lie down!"

Everyone immediately sought cover.

Lin Jian'an hid behind the steel plate.

His face was gloomy.

I didn't expect there to be guards on the ship.

It seems that Far East trade had been prepared for this for some time.

Zhao Changhe cursed.

"Those bastards!"

"Take it down!"

The two sides immediately exchanged fire.

Sparks flew everywhere inside the cabin.

A few minutes later.

The last armed man was pinned down.

However, the system countdown has reached its final minute.

【00:59】

【00:58】

【00:57】

Zhao Changhe's forehead began to sweat.

"Is it too late?"

Lin Jian'an did not answer.

Instead, it continued to surge downwards.

soon.

The group arrived at the bottom floor.

A heavy iron gate blocked the way.

The system notification is flashing wildly.

The core controller is located behind the door.

found it!

Lin Jian'an did not hesitate.

"Break through!"

boom!

boom!

boom!

Several soldiers exerted their strength at the same time.

After the third impact.

The iron gate swung open with a loud crash.

next second.

Everyone was stunned.

In the center of the room.

There were boxes of explosives stacked up densely.

The quantity is at least several hundred boxes.

And right in the center.

A red console is flashing continuously.

The countdown has only forty seconds left.

Zhao Changhe felt a chill run down his spine.

"My God..."

If this really explodes.

The entire dock is doomed.

Lin Jian'an had already rushed to the control panel.

The system analyzes quickly.

[Analysis begins]

[Cracking Progress: 10%]

[20%]

[35%]

Time passes little by little.

Everyone held their breath.

【00:25】

【00:24】

【00:23】

Zhao Changhe's palms were covered in sweat.

If it fails.

They didn't even have time to run.

at last.

The system notification sounded again.

[Crack complete]

[Main Route Discovered]

Cut off the blue line.

Lin Jian'an did not hesitate at all.

Grab the tool and cut it directly.

Click!

The red light went out instantly.

The room fell silent.

Everyone froze for two seconds.

Followed by.

A system voice sounded.

【Ding! 】

[Self-destruct system deactivated]

Danger cleared

Zhao Changhe let out a long breath.

My back was soaked.

"You brat."

"You really know how to cause trouble."

The soldiers around him also looked relieved.

Almost.

It was really just a hair's breadth away.

Just then.

The system prompted again.

[Discover Hidden Space]

Location: Behind the explosives box

Lin Jian'an's eyes flickered.

Is there anything else?

He went over immediately.

They opened several boxes of explosives.

soon.

A hidden door appeared before them.

After opening.

There are only three safes inside.

But the system kept flashing.

[Identification of Key Targets]

[Core Archives of Far East Trade]

Completeness: 98%

[Value Level: S]

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

Finally found!

This is the real big fish!

……

Half an hour later.

Dock command center.

All three safes were opened.

The first box.

Member list.

The second box.

Records of financial transactions.

The third box.

Secret communication network.

As the data is continuously compiled.

Everyone's expressions grew increasingly grave.

Because the contents are truly astonishing.

This applies not only to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

It even covers multiple provinces and cities.

Many undercover agents who had been hiding for over a decade were among them.

Zhao Changhe became increasingly alarmed as he looked at the document.

"That's insane."

"These people are insane."

An officer's voice trembled.

"General."

"The list also includes personnel from military industrial units."

The air suddenly became quiet.

Zhao Changhe's eyes were icy cold.

"check."

"Check them all!"

"Not a single one can be spared!"

While everyone was busy.

The system notified me again.

【Ding! 】

[Far East Trade's final mission completed]

[Completion: 100%]

[Task Evaluation: Perfect]

[Reward Distribution]

[Obtained military radar technology package]

[Obtained a lead from a top industry expert]

[Gained 100000 points]

[Received Special Award: National-Level Industrial Project]

Lin Jian'an was startled.

National-level industrial project?

next second.

A flood of information rushed into my mind.

After reading the content carefully.

Even him.

He couldn't help but breathe rapidly.

Because that was actually—

Core projects of CNC machine tools.

One of the crown jewels of future industry.

With this project...

Hongxing Machinery Factory will truly enter the ranks of the top in the country.

Just then.

Gu Changfeng strode into the command post.

His face was filled with excitement.

"Jian'an!"

"We have the results!"

"What was the result?"

Gu Changfeng grinned.

"Xu Guohua agreed!"

"Officially joining Hongxing Machinery Factory!"

Lin Jian'an immediately smiled.

Good news keeps coming.

Xu Guohua joined.

The shortcomings in automatic control have been addressed.

The CNC machine tool project has been launched.

Hongxing Machinery Factory can take another big step forward.

However, at that moment...

The system suddenly issued a new prompt.

【Ding! 】

[Special Person Discovered]

Name: Shen Tiancheng

[Position: National-level Industrial Expert]

[Technical Level: 98]

Current status: Out of contact

[Last location: Beijing]

[Task Released]

[Searching for Shen Tiancheng]

[Bonus: Large Industrial Machine Tool Technology Package]

I saw this notification.

Lin Jian'an was slightly taken aback.

Missing expert?

Large industrial machine tool?

next second.

His eyes narrowed slowly.

His intuition told him so.

This is Shen Tiancheng.

It's probably not that simple.

Although the Far East trade was destroyed.

But there's an even bigger secret hidden behind it.

It seems to be only just beginning to surface.

at the same time.

The cobra, who was being escorted onto the vehicle, suddenly raised its head.

Looking towards the direction of the capital.

A strange smile appeared on his face.

"Lin Jian'an".

"You think it's over once you've caught me?"

"The real game..."

"We're only just beginning."

Night was falling.

A new storm is brewing.

It's quietly brewing.