As we restored power and returned to the range of the previous purple lights, this time the moment the switch was flipped, the light immediately appeared. Under the effect of the purple light, those strange plants were indeed disappearing. Yes, disappearing, not withering. This scene was truly eerie, as if those plants were merely shadows, and in the combined effect of the two lights, shadows could naturally find nowhere to hide.
"This..." Noticing my surprised expression, He Xin couldn't help but explain meaningfully, "Actually, I've been studying their principles all these days. Scientists think their technology is very advanced, but they don't know I'm quite talented in this area, and I've accumulated a lot of experience over the years. Although I'm not as amazing as Professor Agasa, I can still figure out the truth before me. These plants are actually just an optical illusion created using optical principles!"
"You mean a hallucination?"
"No! Father, it's actually called a stereoscopic illusion. First, we need to understand that the visual system is the most important sensory pathway for humans, with about 80% of external information entering the human brain through the visual system. However, sometimes our visual system deceives our brain, causing what are called 'visual illusions.' Furthermore, a person's perception of current things is always influenced by past experiences. Illusions are also influenced by past experiences. Coupled with the oppressive psychology we're experiencing in this environment, and finally, the scientists using principles of reflection and refraction, it ultimately leads to our brain's ability to receive and analyze information being reduced!"
He Xin made a lot of sense. She was more knowledgeable about these scientific matters. Since it was just an illusion, there was nothing to be afraid of. We dealt with those plants one by one using this method, and then discovered that Liu Yuning and the others were actually locked by a metal ring on the wall. No wonder they didn't fall even when the plants disappeared.
He Xin pressed a button on her wristband, and the iron rings restraining them all opened. Countless people immediately slumped down. At first, they seemed unconscious, but the moment they fell, they suddenly woke up. He Xin and I helped Liu Yuning and Su Yaxin. The others were also fine. When everyone had regained consciousness, Xie Chuchu seemed a bit displeased. She was right next to Liu Yuning, and I didn't help her, which must have upset her.
But what could I do? I could only say a few comforting words. Xie Chuchu sighed, "It's okay, no one is more important than your wife. I understand!"
"Stop talking about this. This place looks dangerous everywhere. We must counterattack the scientists, take down the perpetrator in one fell swoop, and then go shut down Cao Xiangchen's company!" Liu Yuning clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and looked like she was ready to act immediately.
Xia Xiaoling and Su Yaxin were leaning against each other. It seemed their relationship had improved a bit after experiencing this together. I remembered that they hadn't spoken a word to each other in the Punishing Sin group office before.
Xia Hou, Gao Mingqiang, and Xiao Yuande stood there rigidly, with different expressions on their faces.
Ling Xiaotao was as aloof as ever, like a blood-stained rose in the cold wind of a valley.
Dao Zhi Yong and He Xin had reunited, and as they were unmarried, they had endless topics to discuss. But there was no time for that now; they could only hold each other's hands tightly and communicate with warm glances.
The others were even more eager. A fire was simmering in everyone's hearts, a fire stoked by the torment of the scientists. They forced themselves to calm down. Even without equipment, they could tear those guys apart with their bare hands.
Passing through the wall that was originally obscured by plants, we pressed a button on a revolving door. He Xin led the way. We were walking fine when suddenly she clutched her abdomen, her face turned grim, and a few drops of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.
Dao Zhi Yong carefully supported her and said with concern, "He Xin, what's wrong? Did the baby kick you again?"
"You idiot monkey, it's all your fault. This child is just like you!" He Xin scolded him irritably. Although she seemed a bit angry, their relationship was actually very good.
Dao Zhi Yong forced a smile. He looked a bit more mature than before, perhaps because he was going to be a father. However, his habits of shelling peanuts and chewing betel nuts and chocolate couldn't be changed. He took out a chocolate from his pocket and offered it to He Xin, while still chewing betel nut himself...
He Xin opened the chocolate wrapper in front of him, but Liu Yuning snatched it, saying, "You're pregnant, so you shouldn't eat so many sweets!"
He Xin snatched it back and said, "Chocolate has a lot of calories to replenish energy. Everyone have a piece! We still have a long way to go. You probably haven't eaten for a while!"
Liu Yuning looked enlightened. Then Dao Zhi Yong "obediently" distributed a piece of chocolate to each of us.
Afterward, he comforted He Xin, and after a while, she felt much better. Only then did we dare to proceed.
Another revolving staircase. This was quite challenging for He Xin now, being a pregnant woman...
I truly worried that if this continued, she might actually give birth here, even though the baby wasn't due yet.
Lost in thought, we found an office. He Xin told us that the scientists were inside!
We didn't have guns, but dealing with a few frail scientists shouldn't be a problem. Xiao Yuande, Gao Mingqiang, and Xia Hou were like bulls. The three of them took a few steps back and then charged forward, violently smashing open the glass door that required high-level clearance. He Xin was a bit stunned at that moment, still fiddling with her wristband to open the door. We followed the three vanguards in. The scientists stood up and tried to escape, but Xiao Yuande immediately blocked the back door. They ran headlong into his embrace one by one, looking at him in terror! Gao Mingqiang, Xia Hou, Dao Zhi Yong, Liu Yuning, and I also caught up from behind. We immediately subdued these people. We didn't have handcuffs, but ropes would do. After restraining them, I glared at a guy with glasses and said, "Your phones can contact the outside world, right? If not, give me a landline!"
"What are you doing? Illegal intrusion?"
"Illegal intrusion? We are police officers. This is assault and illegal confinement. If you don't cooperate, don't blame us for being rude. We can cripple you here and then escape, and you won't be able to do anything about it!"