End of the World Crisis, My Husband is from Ancient Times
Chapter 60 A glimmer of hope
Fan Mengmeng took a deep breath, pushed aside the spider webs blocking her way, and slowly walked deeper into the factory.
The air was filled with the smell of engine oil and rusty iron, mixed with an indescribable strange smell that made her feel nauseous.
The creaking gravel and unknown metal fragments underfoot added to the terrifying atmosphere.
She held the flashlight tightly in her hand, and the beam of light swayed in the darkness, illuminating a small area ahead.
At the same time, Teng Junze in ancient times was under tremendous pressure from his family.
Ever since he refused to marry Miss Lin, the voices against him in the family have been growing louder and louder.
Some elders even began to spread rumors, saying that he was disobedient to his elders, disregarding the interests of the family, and intending to destroy the unity of the family.
Although Teng's father supported him on the surface, he was inevitably affected by these rumors, which put more pressure on him.
"Ze'er, are you really sure that there is something wrong with Miss Lin?" Father Teng sat in the study, his brows furrowed, and there was a hint of fatigue in his tone.
Teng Junze nodded firmly. "Father, I will never marry a woman of unknown identity. Moreover, I suspect there is a bigger conspiracy behind this."
Father Teng sighed, "But the Third Elder insists that Miss Lin is the chosen one and can bring good fortune to our family. If we rashly refuse, we might offend him and even cause strife within the family."
"Father, we can't sacrifice our own happiness just for fear of offending others. What's more, if Miss Lin really has a problem, we would be inviting a wolf into the house if we marry her." Teng Junze said in a firm tone, not giving in.
Father Teng was silent. He understood Teng Junze's concerns, but he was also worried about the consequences of offending the Third Elder.
Just then, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and a servant ran in in a panic.
"Master, it's bad. The third elder has come with his men and said he wants to..." The servant was interrupted by the noise coming from outside the door before he could finish his words.
In the hall of Teng Mansion, the third elder was walking in aggressively with a group of people, with a sneer on his face.
"Master Teng, I heard that your son doesn't want to marry Miss Lin? Could it be that he wants to disobey the family's decision?"
Father Teng's face darkened, he knew a storm was coming.
Back in the modern era, Fan Mengmeng discovered a locked iron door deep in an abandoned factory.
The lock on the door looked very complicated, like some kind of combination lock.
She carefully observed the patterns and symbols on the lock, and a glimmer of hope rose in her heart.
Perhaps, the truth is hidden behind this door.
She pulled a small toolbox from her backpack and began trying to crack the combination lock.
Time passed minute by minute, and the factory was eerily quiet, with only the sound of Fan Mengmeng's light breathing and the collision of tools.
Finally, there was a slight click and the lock opened.
Fan Mengmeng slowly opened the door, and behind it was a passage leading underground...
"It seems that we are getting closer to the truth..." Fan Mengmeng whispered, holding a flashlight and walked into the dark passage.
Fan Mengmeng held her breath and slowly moved forward along the damp and cold underground passage.
The beam of the flashlight flickered in the narrow passage, illuminating the mottled walls and dripping pipes.
The air was filled with a musty and chemical smell that made her feel a tightness in her chest.
Finally, a heavy iron door appeared at the end of the passage.
Unlike before, this door was not locked but ajar.
Fan Mengmeng pushed open the door carefully, and the view in front of her suddenly opened up.
It was a spacious basement filled with cardboard boxes and filing cabinets.
In the dim light, everything looked particularly eerie.
Fan Mengmeng looked around and found a table in the corner with an old computer and some scattered documents on it.
She walked quickly to the table, picked up a document, and read it carefully by the light of the flashlight.
The document records some experimental data and plans involving the development and spread of a new virus.
The more Fan Mengmeng watched, the more frightened she became. She realized that she had accidentally discovered a huge conspiracy of evil forces.
They actually plan to use this virus to control the world!
"This... this is terrible!" Fan Mengmeng whispered to herself, the document in her hand trembling slightly.
She quickly put the file back where it belonged and began searching through other documents and materials, hoping to find more information about the conspiracy.
Meanwhile, a fierce argument was unfolding in the ancient Teng Mansion. The Third Elder was aggressive, while Teng's father argued forcefully, and the two sides were at a stalemate.
"Master, you are so protective of your son. Are you trying to shield him?" The third elder sneered, his eyes full of disdain and provocation.
"Third Elder, please watch your words! My son has done nothing wrong, why are you slandering him?" Father Teng shouted angrily, his tone full of majesty.
Just then, Teng Junze walked in, holding a scroll. "Father, I've found evidence that proves Miss Lin is not a good person."
He slowly unfolded the scroll, which contained evidence of Miss Lin's secret contact with the mysterious old man, as well as some information about her true identity.
These evidences are sufficient to prove that Miss Lin did not really want to marry into the Teng family, but had other intentions.
The hall was suddenly in an uproar, and everyone started talking. The Third Elder's face turned ashen. He had never expected that Teng Junze had actually found evidence.
"This... this is impossible!" The Third Elder gritted his teeth and said, "This evidence must be forged!"
"We'll know whether it's forged or not once we check." Teng Junze said calmly, his eyes full of confidence.
Facts speak louder than words. Faced with irrefutable evidence, the Third Elder was powerless to refute. His conspiracy exposed, he was humiliated and could only leave the Teng Mansion in disgrace.
Father Teng looked at Teng Junze, his eyes filled with satisfaction and admiration. "Ze'er, you did a great job."
As night fell, Teng Junze sneaked out of the Teng Mansion under the cover of darkness and headed for the secret place he had agreed with Fan Mengmeng.
Fan Mengmeng had been waiting there for a long time. She told Teng Junze what she had discovered in the abandoned factory.
The two hugged each other tightly, and could feel each other's heartbeat and breathing.
"Mengmeng, thank you." Teng Junze whispered in her ear, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to expose the Third Elder's conspiracy."
"Let's work together." Fan Mengmeng raised her head and looked into Teng Junze's eyes, her eyes full of determination and trust.
Suddenly, there was a burst of rapid horse hooves sounds in the distance...
The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, breaking the tranquility of the night.
Teng Junze looked around vigilantly and protected Fan Mengmeng behind him.
"Someone's coming." He whispered, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.
Fan Mengmeng's heart was in her throat. She held Teng Junze's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm.
The two held their breath, hid behind a dense tree, and watched the figure getting closer and closer.
With the faint moonlight, they could see who was coming - it was the guards from the Teng Mansion.
The guards looked around, as if looking for someone.
Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze looked at each other and knew in their hearts that they must be here to find Teng Junze.
"Ze, we have to leave here quickly." Fan Mengmeng said softly, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.
Teng Junze nodded, took Fan Mengmeng's hand, quickly left the hiding place, and disappeared into the night.
The two ran all the way until they were far away from the Teng Mansion, then they stopped to rest.
Fan Mengmeng leaned in Teng Junze's arms, breathing heavily.
The thrill of the moment left her with lingering fears.
"Fortunately, we escaped." Fan Mengmeng said with a hint of fear in her tone.
Teng Junze gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I will definitely protect you."
His words were like a warm current, flowing through Fan Mengmeng's heart, making her feel extremely safe and warm.
She raised her head and looked at Teng Junze's angular face, and a strong love surged in her heart.
The two hugged each other tightly, and could feel each other's heartbeat and breathing. The moonlight fell on them, as if covering them with a layer of silver gauze.
"Ze," Fan Mengmeng said softly, "I love you."
Teng Junze kissed her forehead tenderly and said affectionately, "Me too."
The two of them confided in each other, as if everything in the world had disappeared and only each other was left.
After a long time, Teng Junze took out a scroll from his arms and handed it to Fan Mengmeng.
"I found this in my study," he said. "It's the evil forces' next plan of action."
Fan Mengmeng took the scroll and read it carefully in the moonlight.
The plan records in detail the evil forces' next action plan, including time, location, personnel arrangements, etc.
The two carefully analyzed the information in the plan, trying to find loopholes.
"They plan to conduct virus experiments in an abandoned factory outside the city in three days." Fan Mengmeng said with a hint of solemnity in her tone.
"It seems we have to prepare in advance." Teng Junze said, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
The two discussed it and decided to arrange countermeasures in advance to stop the conspiracy of the evil forces.
"Let's split up," Teng Junze said. "I'll contact Taoist Chen and ask him to prepare some special medicine just in case. You go..."
He paused, looked into Fan Mengmeng's eyes, and said seriously, "Go contact Master Lin."
Fan Mengmeng was slightly stunned and looked at Teng Junze in confusion.
"I know there are some misunderstandings between you and him," Teng Junze explained, "but the situation is urgent now and we need his help."
Fan Mengmeng was silent for a moment and finally nodded.
"Okay, I'll contact him," she said.
The two hugged each other tightly again, then turned around, walked in different directions, and disappeared into the night.
Teng Junze looked at Fan Mengmeng's departing back, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
"I hope she can understand my difficulties." He murmured to himself, then turned and walked towards Taoist Chen's residence... A gust of night wind blew, rolling up the fallen leaves on the ground, making a rustling sound, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
Teng Junze's steps suddenly stopped. He had a vague feeling that something was about to happen...
Fan Mengmeng found Mr. Lin and told him the seriousness of the matter.
After Master Lin learned about the relationship between Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze, the flames of jealousy burned even more fiercely in his heart.
He agreed to help on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking about how to sabotage their plan so that he could have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
After returning to the company, he joined forces with Xiaohong and several other colleagues to isolate Fan Mengmeng, spread rumors, and try to break her spirit and make her make mistakes at work.
Faced with the sudden isolation and difficulties, Fan Mengmeng did not panic.
She understood Master Lin's intentions, but she was not afraid at all.
She handled her work affairs calmly, ignored the rumors, and worked harder to prove her abilities.
Her optimistic attitude and outstanding work performance gradually won the respect of other colleagues, and Mr. Lin's conspiracy did not succeed.
At the same time, Teng Junze found Taoist Chen.
Although Taoist Chen was threatened by evil forces, he still had a trace of kindness in his heart.
After Teng Junze's persuasion, he finally agreed to provide help and prepared special medicine to deal with possible dangers.
After Teng Junze got the medicine, he immediately rushed back to the place he had agreed with Fan Mengmeng.
The two met again, and each felt the determination and courage emanating from the other.
They carefully checked every detail of the plan to ensure that everything was foolproof.
Teng Junze looked at Fan Mengmeng's determined eyes, his heart filled with love and admiration.
He held her hand tightly and said, "Mengmeng, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." Fan Mengmeng held his hand back and nodded firmly.
Teng Junze's engagement issue is still unresolved, and his father's stubbornness makes him feel extremely stressed.
But he knew that the most important thing now was to stop the conspiracy of the evil forces and protect Fan Mengmeng's safety.
As for the engagement, he believed that as long as he and Fan Mengmeng worked together, they would be able to find a solution.
Three days later, when night fell, Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze arrived at the abandoned factory outside the city as planned.
They lurk in the shadows, observing the situation around them.
The factory was brightly lit, with figures moving about, and it seemed as if evil forces were carrying out some sort of activity.
There was a strange atmosphere in the air, which made Fan Mengmeng and Teng Junze feel a little uneasy.
Suddenly, Teng Junze felt something strange. He looked around vigilantly and whispered to Fan Mengmeng, "Be careful, they seem to have noticed something." Fan Mengmeng also noticed the change in the atmosphere around her. She clenched the potion in her hand, and a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes.
The factory gate slowly opened, and a familiar figure walked out...
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