Back in his room, Zhao Yang pretended to be unwell and lay down on the bed, while Su Ting poured him some water.

“You have to hold on,” he whispered to Zhao Yang. “We’ll be able to escape soon.”

"Don't worry, this little hardship is nothing," Zhao Yang replied firmly. "No matter what, we must get out of here tonight!"

Just as they were discussing, there was another knock on the door. "Gentlemen, please get ready. We'll be departing in ten minutes." It was that same cold voice, which made them uneasy.

“Okay, coming right away,” Su Ting replied, raising his voice.

After closing the door, he immediately turned around and exchanged a quick glance with Zhao Yang. "Go set up the ignition point. I'll wait for your signal here. Remember, make sure you're safe."

"Understood. I'll try to be as discreet as possible so you have a chance to get there first." Zhao Yang nodded, then cautiously went out to carry out his mission.

A few minutes later, a light smoke began to fill the entire floor. The alarm suddenly went off, and people ran around in panic, looking for a way out.

In the chaos, Su Ting saw the coded signal Zhao Yang sent—the light at the end of the corridor flashed three times in succession. This was their agreement: the plan was activated!

He immediately rushed out the door, running through the smoke towards the designated location. He encountered several panicked fleeing people along the way, but no one noticed the two unusually calm figures.

Chapter 308 Arrival at the Designated Location

Following the signal given by Zhao Yang, Su Ting quickly moved toward the backup exit.

Along the way, he tried to avoid main passageways to avoid encountering more crowds, while also keeping an eye out for anyone who might discover their plan. The smoke at the end of the corridor grew thicker, and shouts rose and fell.

Finally, Su Ting arrived at the designated location, a blind spot in the base where few people usually passed by, which gave them the perfect opportunity to move in.

He tiptoed toward the door, and after confirming that there were no guards, he immediately opened it.

Outside the door was a small courtyard, connecting to the outside world. After quickly checking the surroundings, Su Ting immediately signaled to Zhao Yang.

“Everything’s fine, come over here,” Su Ting whispered over the radio, keeping his voice as low as possible to avoid being overheard by others.

Having received the reply, Zhao Yang quickened his pace and rushed over from another direction. "How is it? Did you run into any trouble?" Zhao Yang asked, glancing around nervously.

“We didn’t run into anyone, but we need to get out of here quickly. Time is of the essence.” Su Ting said, handing Zhao Yang a backup plan map. “Following this route, we can get around to the back of the base via a small path.”

The two exchanged a determined look, and then began to move forward according to plan.

Under the cover of night, the area outside the base appeared even more tranquil. Nevertheless, Su Ting and Zhao Yang dared not let their guard down for a moment. To ensure a successful escape, they maintained the highest level of vigilance at all times.

"Watch your step," Su Ting warned as he scouted ahead. "This path is a bit difficult to walk on."

Before they could finish speaking, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps approaching from not far away. The two immediately stopped and quickly searched for cover. "Who's there?" Zhao Yang asked in a low voice, "Should we hide?"

Just as the two hesitated, the footsteps grew closer. At this critical moment, a familiar figure appeared in their sight—it was Lin Fei, the new member who had just joined their team last night.

"What...are you doing here?" Lin Fei asked in surprise, his eyes filled with doubt.

Seeing that the visitors were his own people, Su Ting breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Don't ask so many questions, just come with us."

Lin Fei froze, seemingly realizing something important was happening. "Could it be..." He was interrupted by Zhao Yang before he could finish speaking: "No time to explain, hurry up and catch up!"

After a hasty reunion, the three resumed their journey towards freedom. As time passed, they drew ever closer to safety.

Although the road ahead was unknown and full of danger, they had only one thought in their minds at that moment: to get out of this suffocating place as soon as possible.

Just then, gunshots rang out from the base behind them.

Immediately afterwards, several fully armed soldiers began to search the entire area. "Quick, quick, hide!" Zhao Yang said anxiously, "There's an abandoned warehouse over there, let's go in and hide first."

The three hurriedly ran to the designated location and carefully sneaked inside.

Darkness descended, and the air was thick with the smell of mildew. The warehouse was eerily quiet, broken only by the soft breathing of the inhabitants and the occasional bursts of noise from outside.

“Those soldiers were probably chasing us,” Su Ting calmly analyzed. “We must find a way to shake them off completely right away.”

At this moment, Zhao Yang put forward a bold idea: "What if we could find a communicator to contact the outside world for rescue? Maybe that would increase our survival rate."

Lin Fei nodded in agreement, "That's a good suggestion; it at least gives us another chance."

“Alright, let’s give it a try. But remember, be careful no matter what,” Su Ting decided.

So, in this dim and cramped space, the three of them gathered together again.

Su Ting was responsible for searching for corners where communication devices might be hidden; Zhao Yang continued to review the evacuation plan map in his hand; meanwhile, Lin Fei was responsible for listening to the sounds outside the door and reporting the latest situation at any time...

Suddenly, light footsteps and conversations came from outside the door, indicating that a patrol team was passing by.

Everyone held their breath, their nerves on edge. Once the noise faded, Zhao Yang spoke softly, "It seems there are no problems for now, but they will soon expand the search area."

Chapter 309 The Best Route

Su Ting's flashlight flickered weakly in the darkness as he carefully searched every corner where the communicator might be hidden.

They searched the warehouse thoroughly, examining every plank of wood and every old crate. Meanwhile, Zhao Yang meticulously studied the map, searching for the best evacuation route.

"There's movement here!" Lin Fei suddenly whispered, his tone tinged with tension.

The three men immediately stopped what they were doing and listened intently to the sounds outside the door. The patrol footsteps gradually faded into the distance, but they dared not relax for a moment and remained on edge.

"We need to find the communicator quickly and contact the outside world," Su Ting said in a low voice. "Zhao Yang, are you sure this is the best escape route?"

Zhao Yang nodded: "This is the best route I could find. Following this route will allow us to bypass the main road and avoid most of the guards."

“Alright, let’s follow this route. Lin Fei, keep an eye on the situation outside.” After saying that, Su Ting continued his search.

Just then, a metallic object flashed in the light, catching Su Ting's attention.

"Found it!" he exclaimed excitedly. He carefully pulled out an old but still functional communicator from a pile of junk.

Zhao Yang took the communicator and quickly checked it. "Luckily, it still has power. Let's try to contact the rescue team."

They quickly adjusted the frequency and began sending a distress signal. "This is Su Ting and Zhao Yang. We need urgent support. Our location is in an abandoned warehouse at the back of the base. Please reply as soon as possible..."

There was only static on the radio; there was no immediate response. The three men grew anxious, but knew they could only wait patiently.

"Hopefully someone can hear our signal," Zhao Yang said, glancing at Lin Fei. "How's it outside?"

"We're safe for now, but we don't know how long it will last," Lin Fei replied. "We must be prepared to leave at any time."

Suddenly, a slight static crackled through the communicator, followed by a clear human voice: "This is the Central Command. We have received your signal. Please report the details."

The three men's faces lit up instantly. "Great! They're our people!" Su Ting exclaimed excitedly.

Zhao Yang hurriedly replied, "We are currently in an abandoned warehouse at the back of the base and need to evacuate immediately. Please provide assistance."

"Understood. We will arrange for a helicopter to come and pick you up in five minutes. Remain concealed and do not expose yourself easily." The voice from the command center was firm and calm.

"Received, thank you for your support, we will wait for your arrival."

After turning off the communicator, the three gathered together again. "What we need to do now is find a more secluded place and wait for the helicopter to pick us up," Su Ting said in a deep voice.

Zhao Yang nodded in agreement: "Yes, we can't let them find this place."

"I'll go scout out the surroundings again," Lin Fei volunteered, then gently pushed open the warehouse door and cautiously walked out.

Time ticked by, and the air grew tense. A few minutes later, Lin Fei returned, his expression grave: "There are several soldiers patrolling nearby. We must leave here quickly."

“Follow me, I will lead you to a safe evacuation,” Su Ting said firmly. “We will proceed according to the previously agreed route.”

The three quickly packed up and carefully left the warehouse, quietly making their way along the planned path.

The night was deep, broken only by the occasional distant gunshots. They tried to keep their footsteps as quiet as possible, hoping only to reach their destination safely.

Finally, an open area appeared ahead, and they could vaguely see lights in the sky—those were the helicopters that were there to pick them up!

"This is it!" Su Ting whispered. "Speed ​​up, the helicopter will be here soon!"

The three ran with all their might when suddenly they heard hurried footsteps and shouts behind them: "Target spotted! Chase after them!"

Chapter 310 Adjusting Direction

The three of them tensed up and immediately quickened their pace. Su Ting led the way, Lin Fei followed in the middle, and Zhao Yang brought up the rear. They advanced at full speed along the route they had planned beforehand.

"Faster! Faster!" Su Ting urged, while listening intently to the sounds behind him. The pursuers' voices were getting closer; they had clearly been discovered.

Lin Fei glanced back, gritted his teeth, and said, "We must keep our distance, otherwise the helicopter won't be able to pick us up."

"I'll cover their retreat; you all go first," Zhao Yang said decisively. "I'll hold them off from behind."

"No, we can't split up!" Su Ting firmly refused.

Just then, a burst of gunfire rang out from behind them, with several bullets whizzing past their ears. The three immediately found cover and took refuge.

"This can't go on," Lin Fei said, frowning. "We have to find a better way to get out of here."

Suddenly, Zhao Yang had a flash of inspiration and whispered, "I remember there's a sewer outlet near the warehouse. We can use that to escape and then circle around to an open area. That way, we can shake off our pursuers."

Su Ting thought for a moment and nodded: "This is the best solution at the moment. But we need to act quickly."

The three quickly changed direction and ran back towards the warehouse along the planned path. The warehouse looked particularly eerie in the night, but they had no time to care.

When they reached the entrance to the sewer, they could already see the shadows of their pursuers lurking not far away.

"This is the sewer entrance. We'll go in from here," Zhao Yang said softly, lifting a hidden iron plate to reveal a pitch-black passage below.

The three jumped into the darkness one by one. Su Ting turned on his flashlight and carefully crawled forward. The air in the sewer was damp and smelly, but they had no choice but to proceed for survival.

"This place is terrible," Lin Fei complained, covering his nose.

Su Ting gently comforted him, "Just be patient, things will be easier once we get to an open area."

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