Thud.
Thud.
Thud …
"There's one hour left."
Beijing, inside an unlisted courtyard's conference room, the middle-aged team leader sat at the head of the table while staring at the large screen on the wall. He then rhythmically tapped his fingers on the table.
Seated on both sides of the conference room were special agents, soldiers, experts, and professors with stern expressions on their faces.
Behind every professional stood many assistants and staff members.
A technical department had been temporarily set up in the southeast corner of the conference room. Wires and converters that had yet to be sorted out were scattered around the room.
Five printers continuously spat out paper documents. Mixed with the footsteps of staff members and the sounds of over 20 technicians typing away, the room was filled with irritation.
"Is there any news from the two teams monitoring Target A right now?"
The middle-aged team leader asked sternly after taking a look at the time.
"It's all routine news."
Xiao Li, who stood beside the middle-aged team leader, started summarizing the information of the various units, departments, and teams on his tablet. He then said, "Target A, Chen Yu's bedroom curtains have not been opened at all. Without receiving any orders, the two teams dare not observe him at close range."
"Don't observe him at close range." Waving his hand, the middle-aged team leader said, "Maintain a suitable distance.
When it comes to technology, we are weak and ignorant.
We cannot allow any electronic eavesdropping, surveillance, drones, and other reconnaissance devices to be used!
We need to be cautious now!
Cautious!
Cautious!
We can't gamble on such things. "
"Understood."
Nodding, Xiao Li started typing on his tablet.
As the team leader's personal assistant, he knew that the team leader's words weren't directed at him but at some "big shots" present here.
The government's attitude toward Transdimensional Review was very different. Some were radical, while some were conservative. Despite this, the government was unable to reach a consensus.
In fact, many people even suggested placing Chen Yu under house arrest after this livestream.
This situation made the middle-aged team leader, who had long since been under pressure, even more exhausted.
"Leader."
On the other side, Big Sis Wu put down the thick stack of documents in her hands and massaged her swollen temples. She then said in a hoarse voice, "The Eagle Team has already locked onto four groups of 'black spots.' Transdimensional will start its livestream soon, and their actions are rather sensitive. Should we 'polish' them now?"
"Wait a little longer. We still have to dig out more of those spots.
Keep an eye on the Lanhe District. "
"Yes, sir."
"Leader, this is the 16th version of Target A's psychological portrait sent by Professor Li Mei."
"Yes."
Raising his hand, the middle-aged team leader received the thick stack of documents from the staff member. Taking a deep breath, he began to seriously read through them.
"Leader, this is the test report of the items that the target left behind in Shanghai."
"Okay, put it aside. I'll look at it later."
"Leader, here is the information on all of Chen Yu's relatives."
"Put it aside …"
Since Transdimensional Review's livestream was about to begin, he and his core team had not slept for two consecutive days. They had been relying on medicine and the medical team to support themselves.
"Leader, it's 8: 55."
Half an hour later, Xiao Li reminded him softly, "It's time for you to report this to your superiors."
"Yes."
Putting down the unfinished documents, the middle-aged team leader raised his head, picked up his phone, and walked out of the conference room.
Outside the door stood a dozen armed personnel. Four of them escorted the middle-aged team leader into a specially made room.
"Phew …"
He took a deep breath and filled his lungs with oxygen. He dialed the direct line and placed the phone by his ear. "Hole, hole, two, turn, hook, five, leak, transfer …"
Three minutes later, the middle-aged team leader finished reporting the important information. He then returned to the conference room and sat at the head of the table.
There were only two minutes left until nine o'clock.
Although Transdimensional Review's livestream wouldn't necessarily start at nine o'clock, most of the people in the conference room had already stopped what they were doing and focused their attention on the big screen.
This.
This was going to be a protracted war …
…
"This is going to be a freaking protracted war."
Chen Yu sat on the edge of his bed, his legs shaking impatiently.
Since waking up at six in the morning, he had been waiting for three hours straight.
The closer he got to the end of the livestream, the slower time passed.
He was only a high school student. He did not possess the patience of a professional. Hence, he was already starting to get impatient.
"Mr. Chen, eat something."
Little Peach, who was wearing a cheongsam, picked up a handful of fries from the table and handed them to Chen Yu. "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"I don't know."
Raising his wrist and taking a look at the time, Chen Yu said, "I won't eat the fries. I'll send them to Third Eldest after the livestream ends."
"Didn't you go through a lot of trouble to win this game?"
"Do you have a misunderstanding about the word 'through a lot of trouble'?
Moreover, the most important thing is to be happy when playing cards with family. Am I that greedy? "
"... Mhm."
"Mhm?"
"Mhm!" Little Peach hurriedly shook her head.
Standing up, Chen Yu put on his haori and opera mask. He then took a look at the time once more. "Only a few minutes have passed since I left?
Why does time pass so quickly when I'm playing games? "
"You can play games for a while," Little Peach suggested.
Chen Yu: "..."
The number on his watch finally jumped to nine o'clock.
However, instead of a wormhole appearing, he received a message from WeChat.
[Transdimensional Marketing: "Are you there?"]
[Chen Yu: "Just say what you have to say. Don't ask if I'm there or not."]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "Very well. I hope you can remember what you said."]
[Chen Yu: "It's already nine o'clock. Why isn't the product here yet?"]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "I contacted you because of this matter.
There are some problems with the delivery. "]
Chen Yu frowned immediately when he saw this message.
[Chen Yu: "Problem?
What problem?
Is the delivery not coming? "]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "Mr. Chen, please put it down. It's not a big problem. It's just that this product is a little too big for your room."]
[Chen Yu: "You scared me.
The problem with the product's size is easy to solve. I'll use the Interstellar Portal to find an empty space. "]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "An ordinary empty space is too small. You need to find a bigger space."]
[Chen Yu: "What about the Sahara Desert?"]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "The desert is out of the question.
I suggest you choose the ocean. "]
[Chen Yu: "???"]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "Moreover, it needs to be far away from the sea."]
[Chen Yu: "What is this thing?"]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "You just need to stay away from the sea.
We will automatically locate your coordinates. "]
[Chen Yu: "Alright, wait a moment."]
Putting down his phone, Chen Yu walked up to the Interstellar Portal and called up the virtual Earth.
"Ocean … Ocean …"
"I'll choose the Yellow Sea near Qingdao, then …"
After completing the spatial link, Chen Yu pushed open the Interstellar Portal.
Creak …
As the sea breeze assaulted his face, a salty smell drilled into his nose.
Outside the portal was a boundless ocean — the Yellow Sea.
"Mr. Chen, will you be livestreaming at the ocean this time?"
"Mhm."
Chen Yu nodded. He then leaned half of his body out of the portal and looked at the turbulent sea "beneath his feet." He then pulled out his phone and typed a message with one hand.
[Chen Yu: "Will the Yellow Sea work?"]
[Transdimensional Marketing: "Absolutely.
The delivery will be sent over immediately. The space-time wormhole is opening, so please wait a moment. "]
As soon as Chen Yu finished typing, the space above the Yellow Sea suddenly distorted, and an imprint so large that it left Chen Yu flabbergasted gradually took shape.