"Squeal—"
With the harsh screeching sound of the tires rubbing violently against the ground, the SUV that Hu Ke'er was in finally came to a stop.
"Ouch, drive more carefully! What I'm holding here is the latest research result. If it gets damaged, it'll be a huge problem!"
As Hu Ke'er spoke, she tightened the silver safe she was holding in her arms.
"Dr. Hu, the road ahead is blocked."
The driver said nervously. Sitting in the back row, Hu Ke'er could clearly see the cold sweat breaking out on his side face.
"Don't be scared. Don't get out of the car yet. Let's see what's going on first."
Hu Ke'er said calmly. Then she leaned forward and saw two black SUVs blocking their way.
"It seems they're not here with good intentions!"
Hu Ke'er murmured as her mind spun rapidly.
She had a special identity, being the chief scientist of a weapon - manufacturing company. And what was in the box in her hand was the newly developed super - powerful weapon. Clearly, the current situation was not an ordinary traffic accident. The other party's goal was most likely the weapon in her hand. But this weapon was so powerful that it must never fall into the hands of bad people!
"Let's reverse the car first and see if we can shake them off?"
Hu Ke'er whispered her suggestion.
"Okay..."
"Whoosh—"
Before the driver could answer, the roaring sound of cars came. Two more cars blocked their way back.
"Dr. Hu, what should we do?"
The driver's body trembled slightly. Apparently, he had never experienced such a situation.
"Don't be scared. This is a bullet - proof car. As long as we don't get out of the car, they can't do anything to us. Our security personnel will arrive soon."
Although Hu Ke'er was still very uneasy, she comforted the driver.
"But..."
The driver turned his head, looking on the verge of tears.
"They've placed a grenade on the front windshield!"
"What?!"
Hu Ke'er was slightly stunned when she heard the driver's words.
"Or... or we should just surrender!"
The driver said tremblingly.
"No way."
Hearing the driver's words, Hu Ke'er flatly refused.
"Don't worry. They're just bluffing. After all, what they want is the weapon in my hand. They won't dare to act recklessly, or they won't be able to get this weapon either."
Hu Ke'er thought quickly. She believed that the other party was after the weapon in her hand, so she wasn't afraid.
"Get out of the car! Hurry up! Otherwise, we'll detonate this grenade!"
The people outside roared, and Hu Ke'er could hear them clearly in the car.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"
After Hu Ke'er had remained unmoved for a few minutes, her phone suddenly vibrated violently.
"Hello?"
Hu Ke'er picked up the phone. Seeing an unmarked unfamiliar number, she frowned slightly, but still answered softly.
"Is this Dr. Hu Ke'er?"
A clear female voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Yes, who are you?"
Hu Ke'er said softly.
"The people surrounding you now are from my side. We hope you can work for us. And the thing in your hand can just be your token of loyalty."
"Huh?"
Hearing the other party's offer, Hu Ke'er was stunned for a moment, then replied playfully.
"Well, your way of recruiting is really scary. I'll pass. I'm quite satisfied with my current job, and I don't have any plans to change jobs for the time being~"
"Dr. Hu, why don't you think about it again? A talent like you should be well - aware of your current situation."
"There's no need to think about it. Anyway, I have the latest weapon in my hand. If you use the grenade, this whole area might be flattened. Even if your men are a suicide squad, they won't do such a crazy thing. When my security personnel come back, I can leave safely."
Hu Ke'er analyzed seriously.
"Oh? Dr. Hu, you really underestimate yourself."
A sneer came from the other end.
"In that case, I won't be polite. Attack!"
"Yes!"
There was a cold laugh from the phone, and then there was a loud "bang". A violent shock wave came, making Hu Ke'er's head buzz.
"They're crazy..."
Hu Ke'er saw a big hole blown out in the front windshield of the car. The driver had been knocked unconscious, and red liquid was dripping from her forehead. It should be blood.
She never expected that the other party would be so reckless. It seemed that she had really miscalculated this time!
"Get out of there!"
While Hu Ke'er's head was still buzzing, she was grabbed and pulled out of the car.
"Who are you?"
Hu Ke'er asked weakly, trying hard to fight back the dizziness and nausea.
"Dr. Hu, you'll know when you come back with us."
The masked guy dragging Hu Ke'er said softly.
"Let Dr. Hu go quickly!"
Just as Hu Ke'er was being pulled out of the SUV, she heard a loud shout. Then a group of people in blue security uniforms rushed over.
"Fire!"
"Bang, bang, bang, bang!"
"Dada, dada!"
As the two groups of people met, a fierce gunfight broke out.
"No! Be careful of the weapon in my hand!"
Hu Ke'er roared with all her might. But she was suffering from a concussion after being stunned by the grenade explosion, and the sound of the gunfight was so loud that her voice was completely drowned out.
If the weapon in her hand was hit during the gunfight, it might really explode. By then, not only herself but also everything within a ten - mile radius might be turned into ashes!
"Don't hit the weapon in my hand!"
"Clang!"
However, just as Hu Ke'er finished speaking, a stray bullet hit the safe in her hand, making a clear sound.
"You've got to be kidding me?!"
Seeing the bullet hole on the safe, Hu Ke'er showed a surprised expression. She never expected that the prediction she had just made would come true so soon!
"Thank goodness. It's okay as long as it's not smoking."
Hu Ke'er murmured to herself and let out a sigh of relief.
"Clang!"
However, just as she was a little relieved, another bullet hit the safe.
"Again?!"
Seeing a wisp of white smoke slowly drifting out of the safe, Hu Ke'er's expression gradually changed from surprise to resignation.
"Well, now we're all going to die together!"
"Boom!"
Before Hu Ke'er could put down the safe in her hand, a red light shot up into the sky. Then there was an earth - shattering explosion sound. Finally, a mushroom cloud slowly rose from the ground. Hu Ke'er and the other people all disappeared. The few cars that were there before instantly melted. All that was left now was a huge crater after the explosion.