Chapter 9 — My House Is 42 Degrees Hot, Turns Out It's A Horrifying Plot

Hands and feet attack at the same time. Every move is aimed straight at the danger. A young worker was kicked hard in the stomach. In pain, he fell to the ground. Uncle Ly swung the crowbar. Hit him hard on the back. Vuong Cuong only groaned. The movement does not stop at all. His goal is very clear. It's the secret door disguised in the corner. In his hand. A silver-gray metal box appeared. Only as big as the palm of your hand. That's what he wanted to get.

“Give it to me!”

I rushed forward. Crashed into him from the side. Vuong Cuong was knocked to the ground and staggered. But still holding the box tightly in his hand.

“Get out!”

His eyes were bloodshot. Elbow swings back. Hitting straight towards my temple. I took precautions in advance. Tilt your head to avoid it. At the same time, grab the wrist holding the box. The metal box was cold. It's all his crimes. It's also my only chance to live.

“Don't even try!”

Vuong Cuong roared. The other hand grabbed my neck. The nails are cold. Sharp as an eagle's claws. Right in that dangerous moment. Uncle Ly's crowbar came down from above. Bring the sound of wind whistling. Hit him straight in the arm. A crunching sound of broken bones rang out. Vuong Cuong's pitiful scream immediately tore through the room. The arm holding the box no longer had any strength. The silver-gray metal box slipped from his hand. Landfall. The sound of the box falling to the ground. In that moment. To me, it's the most wonderful sound in the world. Vuong Cuong held his broken arm. Screaming pitifully like a wild animal. In his bloodshot eyes. Only endless resentment and hatred remain. He stared at me. As if wanting to swallow me alive right on the spot. I don't pay attention. Bend over to pick up the box. It's heavier than I thought. The surface is cold and smooth. There are no connection ports at all. This must be a physically encrypted hard drive box according to its own design. I clasped it in my hand. After hitting the target. Uncle Ly immediately and other workers completely controlled Vuong Cuong. Everyone has experience. Use electric wire to tie his hands and feet. This madman finally lost all ability to resist. The fire siren outside was now ringing loudly. Outside in the hallway came the sound of breaking doors and the rapid footsteps of firefighters. We're safe. At least temporarily so. Thanks to the window being broken open. The smoke in the room also dissipated quite a bit. But the strong chemical smell became more and more obvious. I bent down to look. The source of the black smoke seemed to be in the middle of the floor. That place was burned black. It even started to swell. What did Vuong Cuong finally install underneath? This is absolutely not a simple matter of arson. It was more like a pre-prepared plan to destroy evidence. Something he wants to burn. It wasn't just that I had packed all my belongings under the apartment. But also all the physical evidence connecting his mining pool and my house. For example, pipes have been illegally renovated. What a cruel plan to the extreme. If I don't keep a little vigilance today. If I really believe what he said about twelve hours of data backup. Well now. Maybe I have all the talent His property turned into a charred corpse. A cold feeling rose up in my heart. Immediately afterward, there was sky-high anger. I walked in front of Vuong Cuong. Looking down at him from above.

“Do you think that's the end?”

Vuong Cuong raised his head. The pain from his broken arm distorted his face. But he still smiled.

“This is just the beginning.”

He gasped. Say every word.

“You took something you shouldn't have.”

“What do you think it is?”

“Is it my books?”

“You are wrong.”

“Inside there…”

“It's their lives.”

“They will find you.”

“Like hunting dogs.”

“Smell your scent.”

“Found you.”

“Then tear her apart.”

“Tearing apart everyone she cared about.”

Those words were like a poisonous snake. Quietly crawling into my ear.

Who are “they”?

I have no relatives. I already told him. I am an orphan. But my heart still couldn't help but sink. I have a feeling. He didn't lie. The secret hidden in this hard drive is much scarier than I imagined. It involves a huge organization. And far beyond my imagination.

“The firefighters are here!”

“We are saved!”

An agitated young worker shouted. Several firefighters dressed in full gear rushed inside. See the scene before your eyes. They also stopped a bit.

“What happened here?”

“Everyone immediately follow us and evacuate!”