Tang Yiyi knew she had to do something to sabotage the other party's plan; otherwise, she could "accidentally die" at any time. However, glancing down at her limbs bound to the chair, Tang Yiyi could only manage a wry smile. When she was captured and thrown into prison, she was meticulously searched, and even her clothes, including her undergarments, weren't allowed into the facility. Now, she wore the maternity clothes provided by the prison, made of soft fabric but offering almost zero defense.
Without any weapons or tools in her hands, without awakening her superpower, and with her limbs restrained, hoping to escape alive was a fool's dream! But even so, she wouldn't resign to her fate! She gritted her teeth, glanced at the camera installed in the corner of the car ceiling, then lowered her gaze, a flash of determination crossing her eyes!
This type of camera records everything happening inside the car. In the event of any accidents, the first to be investigated is the driving record. The driving recorder material is special, not easily damaged. So unless the other party wants to raise suspicion, they wouldn't tamper with things in the car and then destroy the driving recorder.
Tang Yiyi understood this was likely her only chance. If the adversaries didn't act while in the car, they might create an opportunity to take her out. If that happened, her restrained limbs would be freed. However, she also knew the chance was slim, and outside was far more dangerous than within the car!
She couldn't help but glance outside again, silently assessing her current location. Though she hadn't left Safe City since birth, to improve the national combat power, from elementary to high school, almost everything was militarized. Not only foundational martial arts but geography and biology were also compulsory courses. She had seen the 3D sand table projection of the entire Business City, which was a full simulation, so she was fairly acquainted with the geography of the Business City.
This stretch of road looked normal but she recognized it through some landmark signs; indeed, it led to that secluded sanatorium. However, that sanatorium's Safe City was quite distant from hers, which was why they hadn't arrived yet. Not only that, they were probably only halfway there.
Tang Yiyi couldn't help but frown. Half of the journey was completed; besides tampering with the air purifier, the others hadn't done anything. That meant during the remaining half, they would certainly act! She secretly shifted her gaze, using her peripheral vision to glance at the suspicious individual. However, he was a superpower user, far more sensitive than ordinary people. Despite her utmost caution, he noticed her!
The man probably saw her as already helpless, unable to make any ripples, so he showed no sign of panic this time, instead giving her a malicious look, as though regarding an easily crushed insect! Yet, his gaze was discreet, deliberately avoiding the camera's angle, and others remained vigilant, so only Tang Yiyi sensed the malice in his eyes!
She quickly glanced out the window, confirmed this part of the road was relatively safe in the records, then suddenly curled her lips, throwing a mocking look at him. Afterwards, she bit her lower lip hard, straining to look uncomfortable, and screamed, "Ah! My stomach hurts a lot! Am I poisoned? Is there something wrong with your air purifier? Why is my stomach hurting so much?"
Recalling her more than two months of ordeal, she forced out tears, matching her pitiful cry with sorrow. Her cry instantly altered his expression, making him glower hatefully at Tang Yiyi! He realized Tang Yiyi was doing it on purpose! After all, everything happening in the car was recorded. If Tang Yiyi made a scene and then "accidentally died," the investigation team would likely be suspicious when reviewing the footage!
Yet, he dared not intervene to stop her now. To avoid suspicion, he chose a spot somewhat distant from her; if he were the first to act, others would suspect him more! Luckily, just then, a female guard sitting next to Tang Yiyi unhappily said, "What's up with you? Acting up! Want to draw mutant beasts?"
Tang Yiyi was long used to their attitudes. She might've complied obediently before, but now faced with such peril, backing down wasn't an option! She continued to scream in agony, "My stomach really hurts; it must be poison! If you don't believe me, check now!"
She knew there was a medical kit in the vehicle, containing not just emergency medicines but also portable treatment and examination devices. If taken out, it would surely detect the toxic elements in the air purifier! The man's hands trembled as she spoke. He figured Tang Yiyi was an ordinary person unable to awaken superpower, numbed and dim in thinking under drugs, wholly unexpected to mention portable examination devices. Yet unexpectedly, Tang Yiyi voiced such a request!
He felt panicked because if tested, others in the vehicle would find the air purifier had been tampered with! Once investigated, it might lead back to him! Thinking of this, he didn't hesitate any longer. He stealthily slipped his right hand into his pocket, sending a pre-edited message. His fingers also gripped a small device, pressing it forcefully!
This small device was a sound wave emitter; humans couldn't hear its frequency but it would lure certain mutant beasts. Unfortunately, it could only be used once and its duration was short. It was his safeguard, never planned for actual use, yet Tang Yiyi's interference forced his hand in distracting the car's guards!
With inner resentment, he involuntarily shot another vicious glare at the wailing Tang Yiyi but saw someone already annoyed enough to open the medical kit, bringing out the portable tester! Seeing this, his heart leapt, terrified of the detection fetches revealing airborne drugs!
Impaciente, el guardia holding the tester impatiently said to the perpetually wailing Tang Yiyi, "All right, stop crying! I'll test now." In the midst of speaking, the tester was activated. This tester, marked by multifunctionality, once the air testing option was selected, would automatically sample and analyze air. Furthermore, its speed was swift, taking only five minutes from sampling to result. Yet being portable, its results weren't guaranteed precise.
As time ticked by, ever since the tester was initialized, both Tang Yiyi and the scheming guard kept their hearts on edge: one eager for immediate results, the other terrified of their revelation. The uninformed others were nonchalant.
Tang Yiyi didn't look at the tester, keeping her eyes fixated on the scheming guard. Owing to the angle, she missed his subtle actions. As time edged towards four minutes and thirty-two seconds, the vehicle suddenly took a hit underneath!
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PS: Though it's just over 2,000 characters, it took the author more than two hours to write! Not due to writer's block or lack of material, but because this silly author sought to make the story more thrilling.