So that's how it is. Third Brother revealed a lot of information to me, and I've kept it all in mind.
I registered my account on Sinister Heart and chose a thief character. My buddies then started teaching me the specifics of how to operate. However, the game was quite simple, not much different from what I'd played before.
It's just that the game's graphics were very outdated, like something from a 90s console.
The visuals were rudimentary, but the gameplay was similar to current online games, with the addition of a system for posting criminal missions. It felt as if the association's technicians had borrowed a template from another game and improved upon it.
I quickly got the hang of it and leveled up dozens of times, prompting the guy next to me to give me a thumbs-up and praise, "You learn pretty fast!"
Third Brother was quite pleased with himself: "Of course! Who do you think taught him?"
Internally, I scoffed. This was all the result of my previous diligent studies. But I certainly wouldn't argue with him now. Since I was here as an undercover agent, I had to endure hardship and disgrace. Once I infiltrated their stronghold, I would find a way to notify He Xin.
At the current pace, it would likely take some time. I realized that once my account reached level 40, I could post missions in the game, and other characters could also post missions to me.
Seeing me wandering on a street, Third Brother asked, "Do you recognize this place?"
I hadn't paid much attention to the rough environment before, but with Third Brother's prompting, I immediately reacted. Wasn't this the road outside our old police station? Suddenly, I understood. This game actually simulated the real world!
It was amazing. Now I understood why the graphics were so basic. If it were rendered in 3D, the storage requirements would be immense. I once played a game called 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' which, despite simulating a real-world area, required over 100GB.
With that thought, I answered Third Brother's question, though I obviously wouldn't mention the words "our police station."
"Yes, ah, you've received a mission prompt in your inbox!"
I opened the inbox, and Third Brother said excitedly, "That person is Tang Lao Jiu. He's sent you a mission. If you succeed this time, you can stay!"
What? There was still a test? Couldn't they be more cautious!
Even so, I responded with excitement, "Okay, let me see!"
The email contained only a few words: "Fugui Road checkpoint, create chaos."
This mission seemed troublesome. I didn't know what the situation there was like, and they wanted me to create chaos?
Third Brother said, "Do you think it's difficult? Want me to help you?"
"Sure, let's do it together!" I wouldn't refuse extra help. If anything went wrong, Third Brother could cover for me.
I believed that after passing this test, I would be able to infiltrate the Night Forest. Third Brother drove a jeep. He was quite frugal this time. Upon reaching the vicinity of the checkpoint, Third Brother made a phone call and then told me to get out of the car.
I had initially thought we would create chaos from the car, but the situation was clearly not what I expected. After getting out, Third Brother pulled a rope in the grass near a toll booth. Near a power pole below, he took out a miniature computer and fiddled with it. After a while, he told me, "The surveillance is temporarily disabled. I'm going to plant the bombs now."
I found it hard to believe him. Disabling surveillance was extremely difficult. Not to mention He Xin, the entire technical department combined might only be able to achieve that.
You, Third Brother, were so capable that you managed it alone. That's why I couldn't believe it.
But after he did what he just did, he walked towards the toll booth. I thought he must be planning to attack the staff there. I shouldn't have gone with him, otherwise, I would truly be breaking the law, and even Director Zhang couldn't help me then. So, as soon as he moved, I deliberately lied, clutching my stomach and saying, "Third Brother, I have a stomachache. You go ahead!"
"Hmm, okay. Hurry up!" He didn't suspect me and left directly. I deliberately found a place to hide and waited until he returned after finishing to ask me. I said I had gotten lost.
Third Brother sighed, "It seems you're still a rookie. But you're alright in other aspects. At least you weren't scared off this time. I remember bringing some members here before, and many of them ran off immediately."
"Oh, really? Was the mission completed?"
"It's done. Those staff members have been hypnotized. There will be an explosion under a manhole cover later, targeting several trucks!"
As soon as I heard this, a chill ran down my spine. I had to notify the police immediately, or it would lead to very serious consequences. This was not as simple as installing a listening device in a villa last time.
Third Brother asked me to wait in the car. Once we were both seated, he said, "Just wait and watch the show!"
I thought, with him beside me, it would be very difficult to notify my people. I had already used the excuse of going to the restroom, and now I couldn't use it again. Why did I say that just now?
I touched the bracelet on my wrist. Although it had good stealth capabilities, it was difficult to edit text on it. I thought for a moment, and perhaps fate was on my side, when a strange noise suddenly came from the back of the car.
Third Brother frowned, "What's wrong with this car? Nai Gou, go check the back!"
I felt that an opportunity had arrived and immediately agreed. I went to the trunk of the car and opened it. Then, I squeezed myself inside. I opened the miniature computer on my bracelet and swiped on it. While marveling at He Xin's technical prowess, I edited and sent a message.
"Fugui Road manhole bomb!"
Even though the text was crude, I was sending it to Liu Yu Ning. She would understand immediately, and I was also secretly letting her know I was safe.
She quickly replied, "Thank goodness! I thought something had happened to you!"
"Haha, how could anything happen to me? Alright, I can't talk too much, let's take action!"
I didn't look at the messages again and deleted everything I had just sent. Then, I checked the car and found that there wasn't enough water for the engine. I stuck my head out and walked towards Third Brother in front, "Third Brother, can you give me a bottle of mineral water?"
"Hmph, why are you so slow? Don't tell me you don't know how to fix cars?"
"No, my eyes are just not good, I couldn't see clearly for a moment."
"Uh, it seems you have quite a few problems. But forget it. Seeing as you look so much like Daniel Wu, I'll give you a bottle of mineral water!" Third Brother took a bottle of mineral water from his back seat and handed it over.
This guy actually thought I looked like that person and called herself "Lao Niang" (mother/aunt, used playfully by women)? I suddenly had the urge to smash my head against the car's windshield!