GBP Chapter 235 Finally escaped from that dark area
Chapter 235 Finally escaped from that dark area
"Su Ming, I hope you can understand that sometimes choices are made to protect more people." Zheng Yaoxian finally told Su Ming the truth, his tone revealing helplessness.
Su Ming's heart felt like it had been struck hard. He felt a deep sense of betrayal and disappointment. "You knew he was a spy, but you didn't tell me?" His voice trembled, and his heart was filled with painful struggle. "How should I face my team? How should I face myself?"
"There are some things you don't understand yet." Zheng Yaoxian's gaze was firm, yet also somewhat helpless. "I made this decision not for myself, but for the future of the entire organization."
Su Ming felt torn in two, unsure of what to do. The collapse of trust left him feeling lost, as if everything had become unfamiliar. He kept agonizing over the question of whether to continue trusting Zheng Yaoxian or break with him.
At this moment, the failure of a crucial mission brought everything to a head. During an operation, the team attempted to capture a high-ranking spy, but an internal information leak caused the plan to go completely awry. The members suffered heavy casualties in the conflict, and several members died heroically. Su Ming felt an unprecedented sense of pain and helplessness, and their laughter and figures kept echoing in his mind.
"Why did we fail?" Li Tao asked painfully after the mission was completed, with an uneasy glint in his eyes.
"I don't know." Su Ming's voice was low, his heart swirling with self-blame and regret. Every mistake was like a hammer hitting his heart. He began to doubt his judgment and whether he still had the ability to continue fighting.
"You're not wrong, Su Ming," Wang Na consoled him, her eyes revealing understanding and support. "We're all fighting for justice. We can't let a single failure discourage us."
But Su Ming's inner struggle didn't subside. Faced with the sacrifices of his comrades, he felt a deep sense of remorse, as if everything was his own fault. In the dead of night, he would always think back to that battle, as if he were constantly replaying that suffocating moment. He asked himself countless times: If he had chosen to trust Zheng Yaoxian, would everything have been different?
As this struggle between internal and external pressures continued, Su Ming realized he had to make a decision. Should he continue to trust Zheng Yaoxian, or uncover all the secrets? He still couldn't let go of the worry. Facing the impending new challenges, Su Ming's heart was like a turbulent ocean, with no peace at all.
In the days that followed, Su Ming's heart grew heavier. The sacrifice of his team not only pained him immensely, but also cast a deep doubt on his own choices. Whenever night fell, he would think of his comrades who had fought shoulder to shoulder, their laughter and fighting spirit, and a pang of bitterness washed over him. He knew deeply that this was no simple war, but rather the struggles and choices deep within human nature.
"We must re-examine this struggle," Li Tao said at a meeting, his expression grave. "We can't let the sacrifice go to waste. We need to find the traitor."
"Yes," Wang Na also interjected, her voice firm, "Our target is not only the enemy, but also the traitors lurking among us."
Su Ming sat quietly, his heart churning. He wanted to speak, but he felt he couldn't. Guilt filled his heart, as if he were the instigator of this tragedy. He gripped the pen tightly, feeling the faint pressure on his fingertips, as if reminding him not to forget his mission.
"Su Ming, what do you think?" Li Tao suddenly turned to him with a sharp gaze, as if he could see through his heart.
"I...I think we need to be more cautious." Su Ming finally spoke, his voice low. He knew he had to find his way again, but the feeling of confusion was like a dark abyss, making it difficult for him to extricate himself.
"Cautious? We've been cautious enough!" Li Tao's voice was a little agitated, his eyes flickering with anxiety. "Are we just going to sit there and wait for death?"
Su Ming raised his head, trying to discern Li Tao's emotions. He knew everyone carried pain and anger in their hearts, and this accumulation of emotions was like a volcano, ready to erupt at any moment. "I'm not saying we shouldn't act, but we must find solid evidence and not make any more mistakes."
Wang Na nodded in agreement, but a hint of worry lingered in her eyes. "We all know the traitor might be right next to us. This crisis of trust is making everyone nervous."
Su Ming's heart trembled, as if someone had struck a sensitive spot. He thought of Zheng Yaoxian, and his heart was filled with conflict and struggle. Was his master truly hiding something? Or was he actually part of this conspiracy? In this complex situation, trust became increasingly scarce. Su Ming felt like he was standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to fall into the abyss at any moment.
"We need to find the real enemy," Li Tao said firmly, his voice loud and clear. "No matter who he is, we can't let him go."
"I agree." Wang Na's tone grew firmer, as if she were influenced by Li Tao's emotions. Su Ming listened quietly, but a sense of unease gradually grew in his heart. He understood that they were gradually heading towards an unknown abyss.
The operation began, and Su Ming and his team conducted investigations in various locations. They secretly monitored suspicious individuals, searching for clues. Whenever night fell, Su Ming felt a strange sense of loneliness and pressure. Even with his companions by his side, he could not escape the inner struggle and anxiety.
"Su Ming, what are you thinking about?" Wang Na suddenly asked after a task, her eyes gentle and concerned.
"I wonder... what would happen if we failed?" Su Ming muttered to himself, the fear in his heart involuntarily revealing itself. He didn't know why he had such doubts, perhaps the sacrifices of his teammates were a subconscious warning to him.
"We won't fail," Wang Na smiled slightly, trying to dispel the gloom in his heart. "As long as we unite as one, we will definitely find the truth."
But Su Ming wasn't moved by her optimism. Instead, he fell deeper into endless contemplation. He couldn't ignore his fallen comrades, and he realized more and more clearly that if he lost another person, he wouldn't be able to afford the price.
A few days later, an unexpected incident occurred during the operation. While undercover, Su Ming discovered a suspicious activity site and had a vague feeling that something was amiss. He decided to investigate further, acting alone. In the dark alleys, Su Ming observed from covert perspective. Wang Na's words kept echoing in his mind, trying to find encouragement and courage.
However, the deeper he went, the more tense the atmosphere grew. Su Ming's intuition told him that things were far more complicated than he'd imagined. He spotted several suspicious figures in a secluded corner, and alarm bells rang. "Is this their secret?" he wondered. He tried to construct a reasonable explanation, but found everything elusive, like a fog.
"This mission is critical, we must not fail." He kept reminding himself in his heart, trying to stay calm. But as time went on, he felt the fear lurking in his heart more and more clearly, as if he had already found himself in an inescapable nightmare.
Just as he was about to leave, he heard a whispered conversation. Su Ming held his breath, listening intently, and gradually pieced together a few key words: "high-level," "plan," and "end." A strong sense of unease washed over him, knowing that he might have uncovered some secret that he shouldn't know.
"What are you talking about?" Su Ming felt a strong curiosity in his heart, but his body was restrained by suppressed fear. He slowly moved forward, trying to stay hidden.
"We must act quickly, time is running out," one of them said in a low, rapid voice.
"Yes, if we are discovered, it will be all over." Another person responded, panic in his voice.
Su Ming's heart tightened, realizing this secret was far more complex than he'd imagined. The traitor's influence seemed to have infiltrated even higher levels. He began to feel immensely anxious and angry. Could someone he trusted be part of their group?
"I can't delay any longer," Su Ming thought to himself, deciding to return to the team immediately and report this crucial clue. But just as he was about to turn around, he felt a sudden chill, as if eyes were watching him from the shadows. He stopped dead in his tracks, his heart racing as countless possible dangers flashed through his mind.
At that moment, a loud bang shattered the night sky, as if warning him to evacuate immediately. Su Ming knew he had been discovered, and a sense of despair instantly rose in his heart. His mind kept recalling his fallen teammates, and he knew he couldn't make another mistake. Decisive, he began to retreat, trying to find a way to escape in the darkness.
But just as he was about to escape danger, a hand suddenly grabbed his shoulder. "Where do you want to go?" The man sneered in a low voice, his voice like a snake in the dark, chilling.
Su Ming felt a surge of panic, but he knew he couldn't be caught. He struggled with all his might and ran forward, his mind concentrating on one thought: "I must survive and find the truth!"
Su Ming's heart pounded as he ran. He could almost hear the footsteps of his pursuers. He darted through the darkness, avoiding every possible sight. Fear had disoriented him, but his instinct for survival kept him moving forward.
After a struggle, Su Ming finally escaped the gloomy area. He stopped, breathless, his heart still filled with endless doubt and panic. Under the dim streetlight, he took a deep breath, trying to calm his anxiety. Only then did he realize that he had fallen into an unpredictable vortex, one that might be pushing him deeper into darkness.
He thought of Zheng Yaoxian, and recalled his master's penetrating gaze and complex emotions. Did Zheng Yaoxian know all this? Had he seen through it all, yet chosen to conceal it?