Chapter 21 — After My Brother Passed Away, I Received a Mysterious Text Message

A free bird. The old symbol of the laboratory founded by Ma Siyuan. This place is the entrance to the "Cold Storage". Next to the door is a complex control device. Iris scanner. Fingerprint identifier. Keyboard enters password. And a small USB port that almost no one notices. I stepped in front of the control device. From his pocket, he took out the USB that Ma Tu Vien gave him.

“Free Bird, it's time to return to the nest.”

I spoke softly into the void. That was the signal between me and Ma Tu Vien. His low voice sounded in the headset.

“I hacked into the security system and temporarily blocked the surveillance screen in this area.”

“You have thirty seconds.”

I don't hesitate any longer. Immediately plug the USB into the connection port. The control device's screen went dark. A few seconds later. On the screen appeared an image of a pixelated bird spreading its wings and flying. Right after that. The seemingly unbreakable alloy door began to make complex mechanical sounds. Then slowly open it inside. A stream of stale air mixed with dust and cold rushed out from the crack in the door. The door is open. I rushed inside. Immediately, the door behind him began to close. Inside the "Cold Storage" it was pitch black. I turned on the mini flashlight in my pocket. A faint ray of light pierced the darkness. This place is like a giant cemetery. Rows of black server cabinets stood silently. Like tombstones. In the air there was the smell of old equipment and an indescribable feeling of despair. Based on the diagram Ma Tu Vien gave me, I quickly found the server with the symbol "Archon".

“The Ruler.”

So Minh is truly arrogant to the core. I squatted down. Shine a light under the server cabinet. There is a black safe installed underground. I put my hand on the cold keyboard. Enter a series of numbers. My brother's birthday. The safe immediately opened. There was no gold, silver or jewels inside. There is only one document bag made of kraft paper. I took it out. The file bag is very thick. Also very heavy. I opened the seal. Pour out all documents inside. The first page displays the words:

“Shepherd Project Downstream Customer List (Top Secret)”.

I found it. This is the real fatal blow for So Minh. I stuffed the file into my shirt. Immediately turned around and ran towards the door. Mission accomplished. Just leave this place within thirty seconds. Then bring all the evidence to light. That evil empire will completely collapse. Just as my hand was about to reach the alloy door, it slowly closed. Suddenly a blinding light flashed behind him. A cold voice that I will never forget for the rest of my life rang out.

“Chu Tinh, you can't escape.”

I immediately turned around. The alloy door that was slowly closing suddenly stopped. Then slowly open it. There were two people standing outside the door. One person is Truong Vien. In his hand he held a gun. The black gun barrel was pointing straight at me. And the person standing next to him... Is the person I always considered my only ally. Ma Siyuan. There was a complicated smile on his lips that I couldn't understand.

"Long time no see."

He looked at me.

“My sister.”

My mind was completely blank. Space. Everything seems to have lost its meaning. I looked at the man first in shock face. The man I once resented. Used to take advantage. An ally I thought I could trust. He calls me his sister. There is only one man in this world who uses such a gentle yet helpless tone to call me. My lips trembled. A thought so wild that I couldn't even believe it rushed into my head.

“Who are you?”

I heard my voice. Strange as if coming from another world. Ma Si Yuan... The man in front of me smiled slightly. There was no longer any coldness or calculation in that smile like before. Only the familiar feeling of gentleness and tolerance remains. He reached out and took off his black-rimmed glasses. Then use your hands to gently rub your cheekbones and chin. A thin layer of material resembling human skin is peeled off. The originally thin cheekbones gradually became fuller. The angular lines of the jaw also soften. His face changed little by little right before my eyes. Little by little. Then it gradually matched the face that was always deep in my memory. Those eyes. Eyes always carry a smile. Always look at me gently. My tears finally burst. Drop by drop falls. I held out my hand. Want to touch you. But I don't dare. I'm afraid it's all just a dream. A luxurious dream that I don't even dare dream of in my imagination.

“Tinh Tinh.”

Chu Duong's voice penetrates all disguises and lies. The truth rang in my ears.

“It's me.”

“Sorry.”

“For letting me suffer so much.”

It's really him. My brother is still alive. That realization was like a bolt of lightning that tore through all the darkness and despair in my heart. Huge joy. With the self-pity that had been pent up for so long. In that moment, it engulfed me at the same time.