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As soon as I stepped into the inspection station, an alarm suddenly blared, sharp and piercing. My heart raced—had I been discovered? Looking around, the other couriers seemed oblivious to the commotion, busy navigating between the time portals.
"What’s going on?" I whispered to Xiao Shi.
"The biological sample in your pocket triggered the security alarm," Xiao Shi replied calmly.
I breathed a sigh of relief; it was just a sample that Xiao Zhang had casually placed in my pocket when he asked for it. Thankfully, it wasn't a dangerous item, but my unease didn't dissipate. I had to be cautious and ensure no one uncovered my true intentions.
Suddenly, I felt a gaze fixed on me. I turned around but saw no one.
While waiting for task assignments, I inadvertently overheard a conversation. "How's the progress on the biotechnology front? If we don't hurry up, the client will get angry. We can't afford to offend them," came the boss's furious voice.
"Boss, they said to wait another two days; it should be ready by then. We're already halfway there," another man responded obsequiously.
I was taken aback—was this the boss of Time Station? The biotechnology they mentioned—could it be related to the information I held? I decided to stealthily follow them to uncover the truth.
I carefully trailed behind them through the corridors of Time Station, eventually arriving at the door of an opulently decorated room. They walked straight in while I hid outside, eavesdropping on their conversation.
"The client is getting impatient; we must speed up our progress," the boss's voice revealed a hint of anxiety.
"But, boss, is there really no issue with that experiment?" The other man's voice was hesitant.
"Don't worry about that; as long as we deliver on time, everything else is secondary," the boss interrupted him.
I clenched my fists, filled with anger. They were willing to overlook potential dangers for profit. I had to find a way to stop this.
Just then, Xiao Shi suddenly warned me: Danger is coming!
The alarm blared again, tightening my chest—had they sensed my actions? I needed to move quickly; time was running out, and I couldn't get caught here.
I dashed through the corridors of Time Station, mentally reciting each step of my sabotage plan. I needed to find the data center where all information regarding animal research was stored. Once that data was destroyed, Time Station's dealings with the outside world would suffer a fatal blow.
I arrived at the data center's entrance; the access control system flashed red light, indicating that specific permissions were required for entry. Taking a deep breath, I pulled out a small device from my pocket—a dated yet powerful hacking tool I'd brought from the lab. I quickly connected it to the access control system, my heartbeat quickening with each passing second.
"What are you doing?" A voice suddenly came from behind me. Turning around, I saw a technician from Time Station. His sharp gaze scrutinized me, an unwelcome intruder.
I was startled but tried to maintain my composure: "Oh, I'm... I'm a new courier; they told me I needed to come here for some data samples." I aimed to sound calm and confident.
The technician frowned, clearly unsatisfied with my explanation: "I don't remember any such arrangement." His hand subtly moved toward his communicator at his waist, seemingly ready to call for backup at any moment.
I had to act quickly and divert his attention. "By the way, what was that alarm about earlier? Is there something wrong?" I pointed toward the far end of the corridor where lights were flashing red with alarms.
His focus shifted as he glanced around: "Not sure; it might be a system false alarm." His gaze darted between the alarm and me, hesitating.
Seizing the opportunity, I continued: "If you need help, I can investigate why the alarm went off. I'm somewhat familiar with this floor's systems." I deliberately mentioned my knowledge of the systems to bolster my credibility.
The technician fell silent for a moment before nodding. "Alright, follow me. Let's go take a look." He gestured for me to leave with him.
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief but maintained my composure on the surface. I followed the technician, keeping an eye on my surroundings and looking for an opportunity to escape.
As we turned a corner, I suddenly stopped, pretending to tie my shoelaces, and quietly said, "Hold on, my shoelace is loose." The technician didn't suspect anything and continued walking ahead.
Seizing the chance, I quickly turned around and slipped into the corner by the entrance of the data center. I only had a few minutes to complete my task.
I swiftly took out my hacking tools and got to work. Lines of code scrolled rapidly before my eyes, and finally, the access control system emitted an unlocking sound.
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