I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Zhang Wanqing's heartbeat pounded against her chest, and she could feel her blood boiling. The office lights flickered, as if ready to go out at any moment. Her gaze darted between her pursuer and her companions, searching for a chance to escape.

The leader of the pursuers, a burly man with a stern face, scrutinized everyone with his piercing gaze. His men searched through the office, searching for possible clues. Zhang Wanqing could sense his suspicion; his gaze was like a sharp knife, trying to cut through her heart.

"We're just working overtime," Zhang Wanqing repeated, trying to keep her voice calm, but the tension inside her almost suffocated her. She could feel her palms sweating, but she forced herself not to make any unnecessary movements.

The leader sneered, clearly not believing this explanation. He waved his hand, signaling his men to continue searching. Zhang Wanqing's heartbeat quickened; she knew they had to act quickly.

Zhang Wanqing's eyes fell on the office fire alarm. She remembered a fire drill where she had accidentally noticed the alarm button was a little loose. She took a deep breath and quietly moved towards the alarm, blocking the view of her pursuers with her body.

"What are you looking for?" Fu Siyuan tried to distract the pursuers, with a hint of provocation in his voice.

The leader turned his head and looked at Fu Siyuan coldly. "Shut up, or I will shut you up forever."

At this moment, Zhang Wanqing quickly pressed the alarm button. The alarm sounded instantly, sharp and piercing, the office lights began to flicker, and the entire floor fell into chaos.

The pursuers were caught off guard by the sudden alarm and instinctively looked for an exit. Zhang Wanqing seized this opportunity and winked at her companions. They quickly and orderly rushed to the stairwell.

"Hurry, this way!" Zhang Wanqing led the way as she rushed towards the stairs, her heart beating so fast that she could hardly hear her own footsteps. Their hurried footsteps echoed in the stairwell, and every landing was like a heavy hammer hitting her heart.

They rushed down more than ten floors in one breath, until they felt their lungs were about to burst. Zhang Wanqing looked back and confirmed that the pursuers had not caught up, then slowed down slightly.

The streets seemed especially deserted in the night, and the raindrops hitting their faces brought a sense of clarity. They shuttled through the narrow alleys, trying to escape possible pursuit. Zhang Wanqing's mind kept replaying the scene just now. She knew her plan had succeeded, but it was only temporary safety.

"We have to find a place to hide." Li Wei said breathlessly, his face covered with a mixture of rain and sweat.

Lin Feng nodded, his eyes flashing with determination in the night. "I know a place. It's safe."

They followed Lin Feng to an abandoned warehouse, which had once been his secret base. The warehouse was filled with various miscellaneous items, and the air was filled with the smell of dampness and rust. They found a secluded corner and hid there temporarily.

Zhang Wanqing leaned against the wall, gasping for breath. Her heartbeat gradually calmed, but the tension in her heart didn't lessen in the slightest. She knew this was just the calm before the storm.

"What should we do next?" Fu Siyuan asked, with a hint of fatigue in his voice.

Zhang Wanqing took a deep breath. She knew they had to come up with a new plan quickly. "We need to contact the media and make sure they've received the evidence and are ready to release it."

Li Wei nodded, his eyes looking remarkably determined in the darkness. "We can't just give up like this. We must make the truth known to the world."

Lin Feng was checking his phone, trying to find a signal. "I'll try to contact the people outside."

Just as they were about to act, the warehouse door suddenly opened, and a flashlight beam cut through the darkness. The pursuer's voice echoed in the empty warehouse. "We know you are here. Don't resist."

Zhang Wanqing's heart sank to the bottom, she knew they were in crisis again.

"We're just looking for shelter from the rain," Zhang Wanqing repeated, trying to keep her voice calm, but the tension inside her almost suffocated her. She could feel her palms sweating, but she forced herself not to make any unnecessary movements.

The leader still sneered and waved his hand to signal his men to continue searching.

At this moment, Zhang Wanqing felt a strange sensation surging through her body. Her heartbeat grew faster and faster, as if a force was coursing through her blood. Her vision became unusually clear, and she could even see every pore on her pursuer's face in the dim light.

She took a deep breath, trying to control the power. She felt her fingers begin to heat up, and a weak electric current flowed from her fingertips. She looked at her hands in surprise, realizing that this might be a potential she had never discovered.

"Wanqing, are you okay?" Fu Siyuan noticed her abnormality and asked in a low voice.

Zhang Wanqing shook her head, her eyes fixed on her pursuer. She knew this might be their only chance to escape. She concentrated, focusing all her attention on her fingertips. The current grew stronger, and her fingers began to emit a faint light.

The leader noticed Zhang Wanqing's strange behavior, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes. "What are you doing?" he asked loudly, walking towards Zhang Wanqing.

Zhang Wanqing didn't answer. She closed her eyes and turned all her fear and tension into strength. She felt as if her fingers were electrocuted, and a powerful current burst out from her body.

"Ah!" The leader screamed. His body was hit by an invisible force. He flew backwards and hit the wall heavily.

The other pursuers were stunned by this sudden turn of events. They stood there, not knowing what had happened. Zhang Wanqing didn't hesitate. She quickly winked at her companions, and they immediately rushed to the back door of the warehouse.

They rushed out of the warehouse in one breath. Outside, the rain intensified. The rain hitting their faces brought a sense of clarity. They shuttled through the narrow alleys, trying to escape possible pursuit. Zhang Wanqing's mind kept replaying the scene just now. She knew her plan had succeeded, but it was only temporary safety.

"We have to find another place to hide." Li Wei said.

"Wanqing, how did you do that just now?" Fu Siyuan asked, with a hint of awe in his voice.

Zhang Wanqing shook her head. She herself wasn't sure. "I don't know. I just... felt a sense of power. Could it be related to the spirit pearl again?"

Li Wei and Lin Feng also gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity and surprise.

"You are a descendant of the Mohist school. This may be your special ability. Perhaps you have many potential special abilities that have not yet been discovered." Li Wei said, "We need to study it carefully."

Zhang Wanqing closed her eyes, trying to feel the power again. She felt her fingers warm up again, and a weak electric current flowed from her fingertips.

"Wanqing, your ability may change the entire situation of the battle. We need to plan carefully." Lin Feng was thinking about how to use Zhang Wanqing's new ability.

As they searched for a new hiding place, they began to discuss a new plan. The sound of rain outside gradually subsided, but the storm in their hearts had just begun.