bestfiction Chapter 1143
Chapter 1143
Soon after, the toxins began to take effect in their bodies.
First, someone put down their chopsticks, pressed their temples, and frowned: "What's wrong? I suddenly feel very dizzy..."
No sooner had he finished speaking than someone next to him collapsed onto the dining table with a thud, his plate falling to the ground and food spilling all over him.
This immediately caused a commotion, and more people began to feel unwell. Some clutched their chests and retched, while others felt weak and unsteady, collapsing one after another.
Within minutes, most of the people in the cafeteria collapsed, leaving only a small number of people struggling to stay upright, their faces pale and their eyes glazed over, but they had already sensed that something was wrong.
"Something's wrong! There's something wrong with this fish!" A man who looked like a class monitor stood up, leaning on the table, and shouted in a hoarse voice.
He forced himself to stay alert and reached for the pistol at his waist.
Others followed suit, staggering as they picked up their weapons and cautiously looked around.
Just then, the canteen door was suddenly kicked open, and the third group rushed in, their dark gun barrels all pointed at the remaining soldiers: "Don't move!"
The two sides immediately fell into a stalemate, and the air seemed to freeze.
Despite being dizzy from the poisoning, the soldiers gripped their guns tightly, their eyes filled with vigilance and resentment.
He Chengshi's men, on the other hand, had fierce expressions and their fingers were tightly gripping the triggers, ready to fire at any moment.
The only sounds in the mess hall were the panting and groans of fallen soldiers.
At the same time, He Chengshi had Xiao Sheng lead the way, and with a dozen or so people, they quietly headed towards the third floor of the fortress.
That was where Zhou Shuwan, Qi Mingyu, and Zhou Jianghai lived.
Because of the central air conditioning system, every household keeps their doors and windows tightly closed to keep the house as cool as possible.
That's why the corridor was quiet, and no one noticed their arrival.
The group moved lightly through the corridor like ghosts.
Xiao Sheng walked at the front, his eyes still calm and unwavering, as if he were just doing something very ordinary.
He knew the layout of the fortress like the back of his hand and could warn of any patrols that might appear ahead, leading everyone to avoid all places where they might be discovered.
Soon, they arrived at Zhou Jianghai and Zhong Tiyun's room.
The faint sounds of people talking and chatting could be heard from inside, suggesting a family was having a meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
A ruthless glint flashed in He Chengshi's eyes, and he made a gesture to the people behind him.
Everyone immediately held their breath and gripped their guns tightly.
He Chengshi suddenly raised his foot and kicked the door hard!
"Bang!" The door opened in response.
He Chengshi and the others rushed into the room, their pistols pointed inside, and shouted sharply, "Don't move!"
However, the scene before them stunned them instantly.
There was no dining table or food inside, and the Zhou family was not eating.
Zhou Jianghai, Zhong Tiyun, Zhou Shuwan, Qi Mingyu, and Mu Mu, armed with weapons, stood in various positions around the room, their eyes sharp as eagles, coldly watching them.
Zhou Shuwan met He Chengshi's eyes and smiled faintly: "You've finally arrived."
He Chengshi's heart sank, and a strong sense of unease instantly swept over his entire body.
He immediately realized—this was a trap!
Their plan was exposed from the very beginning!
"Retreat! Retreat immediately!" He Cheng made a decisive decision and gave the order in a stern voice.
But it was too late.
Qi Mingyu's eyes narrowed, and he shouted, "Fire!"
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Gunshots rang out instantly, shattering the tranquility of the corridor.
The Zhou family was prepared and opened fire, firing bullets at He Chengshi and his men.
Caught off guard, He Chengshi's men were shot and fell to the ground, screams echoing one after another.
In the chaos, Zhou Shuwan shouted, "Don't hurt that child!"
At the same time, a large number of people suddenly surged into both ends of the corridor, blocking the entire front and back corridors.
Not only were there elite soldiers from the fleet, but also Tao Zheng, Jiajia, Zhipeng, and others, who had been lying in ambush here beforehand.
The dozen or so men brought by He Chengshi were utterly no match for him. Faced with overwhelming numbers and firepower, they were quickly routed.
The battle lasted only a few minutes before it ended.
He Chengshi fell to the ground, his legs, shoulders and hands riddled with bullets, blood gushing out and staining the floor beneath him red.
Despite the excruciating pain throughout his body, he stared intently at Zhou Shuwan and the others, his eyes filled with resentment and disbelief.
Except for Xiao Sheng, all of his men behind him had been killed, their bodies lying haphazardly on the ground.
He stared helplessly at the gun lying to the side, his fingers twitching slightly, but he no longer had the strength to pick it up.
His voice was hoarse, tinged with madness, as he questioned, "You...you knew about my plan all along, you were lying in wait for me..."
Zhou Shu stepped forward, about to speak, but Qi Mingyu pulled her back.
"Wanwan, be careful, it might be a trap!"
A hint of resentment flashed in He Chengshi's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by despair.
He knew that he was completely finished this time.
Xiao Sheng stood still, silently watching everything before him, as if the fierce battle had nothing to do with him.
He neither stepped forward to help He Chengshi nor showed goodwill to Zhou Shuwan and the others, acting like a detached bystander.
Zhou Jianghai said coldly, "He Chengshi, do you think you can succeed by using poison? We already took the smoked fish you handed over for testing."
He Chengshi's eyes widened suddenly: "Impossible... Xiao Sheng clearly said that they had already eaten..."
“We ate it, but it wasn’t poisoned,” Zhou Shuwan said slowly. “Do you think you’re the only one who can use tricks? We saw through your scheme long ago and pretended to be poisoned to lure you in.”
It turns out that the mothership had always been wary of He Chengshi's people.
They were extremely cautious about the supplies handed over by the other side, and they also had advanced equipment.