37 Look! There's No Danger, Right?

"I live by the sea. I've already seen the warships move out!"

"A warship means nothing. My family is out fishing. The sea is now under control. I heard an aircraft carrier has been dispatched!"

"I hear helicopters buzzing. If you didn't know better, you'd think we're at war!"

"Oh my god, I saw an armored vehicle on the road!"

"There's military activity everywhere. Things have escalated!"

"Oh my god, that's amazing!"

"I just secretly plucked a radish from my neighbor's house, but I was chased by a tank. In the end, I realized it wasn't after me…"

"I spat my food on the screen!"

The viewers grew giddy with excitement.

Captain Zhao saluted Director Zhu with determination. "I promise to complete the mission!"

"Don't worry, Director Zhu." Saa nodded immediately. "We'll safely complete the handover."

Upon hearing that an army was approaching, the tension eased a bit.

Saa's demeanor improved slightly as well. He stood up and looked at the screen.

"Director Zhu, I must admit my admiration.

"Merely from observing the live stream, you discerned that these explosives are unique!

"You also realized that this isn't a training ground.

"Indeed, specialized matters should be entrusted to professionals!"

Captain Zhao nodded in agreement.

Director Zhu motioned his hand dismissively.

"I may be a professional.

"However, within our nation, only a handful can distinguish these distinctive cannonballs.

"Without our involvement in the live stream today, you wouldn't have discerned this.

"Even the world's foremost experts in firearms and ammunition would have found it impossible to tell!"

Saa was taken aback by this revelation.

Almost instinctively, Captain Zhao asked, "Director Zhu... Why?

"Doesn't that imply that our nation's armament technology has surpassed our foreign counterparts?"

With that, the mood shifted.

The barrage of comments diminished as the atmosphere grew more serious.

"Captain Zhao, it's not quite like that." Director Zhu countered with a wave of his hand.

"While our armament research and technology are indeed at the forefront globally, we aren't the most formidable.

"Countless scientists inhabit this world, and we've merely positioned ourselves near the front.

"Nevertheless, our teacher, Xia Tianqi, guided us through studying these matters.

"Even so, he's merely set a roadmap for us.

"We've never shelved our research achievements and consistently aimed to surmount these challenges.

"Today, herein lies a portion of our teacher's conjectures from years back!"

This revelation prompted further inquiries.

"Xia Tianqi?" questioned Saa. He looked bemused.

"Director Zhu, I've heard you and Professor Wang mention this Xia Tianqi before.

"Could you perhaps introduce him to us?

"It's beneficial for us young individuals to remember this great man!"

Director Zhu and Professor Wang exchanged a proud look.

"Of course."

"Our esteemed teacher, Xia Tianqi is—

"Goodness gracious, hurry and stop that young girl!"

Everyone swiftly turned to look.

What they beheld shocked them to the core.

Xia Zixin had already reached the vicinity of a rocket launcher.

That wasn't all.

At that very moment, Xia Zixin was operating a professional forklift using a remote control.

She loaded rockets one at a time.

Her right hand poised above the launcher's button.

She waved to Captain Zhao and the others.

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Saa, Mrs. Wang, and the two policewomen!

"That old man was wrong!

"My father told me that this place is perfectly safe!

"I've played here before!

"I'll show it to you, so don't worry!"

With that, Xia Zixin pressed the launcher's button.

Everyone present was paralyzed with shock.

The chat instantly fellt silent. All eyes were glued to the screen.

Tension mounted within them.

Then, the barrage began rolling frantically upward. Viewers were fully immersed in the unfolding drama.

"Oh my goodness!"

"Oh my god, I'm going to die!"

"Is this the well-behaved, obedient child you all talk about? She's a **** iron-willed troublemaker!"

"Oh my god, when the sweet child goes wild, she's even more formidable than the average mischievous kid! She's no ordinary child; she's the daughter of a criminal!"

"It's over, it's over. After this rocket fires off, chaos will reign!"

"I'm getting the heck out of here. Farewell, comrades!"

"Oh my god, is this something I can watch for free?!"

Professor Wang and Director Zhu practically wished to parachute into the scene to restrain Xia Zixin.

"Captain Zhao, quickly, stop her!"

"She must not fire!"

"This is a confined space. You'll be blown to bits!"

"Young lady, you must listen. This is no joke!"

"Once these rockets explode, the entire city will be gone!"

Saa's legs trembled. He wished to rush forward but lacked control; he stumbled and collapsed.

"Xia Zixin!"

"Don't shoot!"

Despite his fear, Captain Zhao, as the police captain, remained relatively composed. He was closer to her, too.

As he approached, he ventured,

"Xia Zixin, don't do this!

"This, this isn't right!

"Could you hand over the launcher and let me fire it instead?

"I'm your friend. I wouldn't deceive you. I want to play with this rocket too!"

Captain Zhao's experience served him well. He used words to distract Xia Zixin while gauging the situation.

Any hint of hesitation from Xia Zixin, and he'd rush forward.

However, in that moment, a familiar sound resounded – the sound of rockets launching.

Everyone felt a pang of despair.

It seemed that a few rockets had been launched. They were flying far and were aimed at a major city.

But just as they thought this, they were astounded to see the rockets remain mid-flight just meters away from the launcher. They were clearly in motion.

All that had just transpired seemed surreal.

And then, the rockets detonated.

The major city was instantly reduced to ashes.

Yet, mere seconds later, the audience grasped that this had all been an illusion. It was a projection within the room.

Indeed, the rockets had been launched and had exploded.

However, the explosion occurred where the training ground lay!

Xia Zixin waved excitedly at them.

"Mr. Zhao, see, there's no danger, right?"