I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

The deserted island's night sky was like a vast black curtain, shrouding the laboratory in a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei stood in the center of the lab, clutching the data storage device they had just retrieved, but their hearts were filled with anxiety.

Zhang Wanqing's breathing was rapid and erratic, her heart pounding in her chest, threatening to burst through her rib cage. She knew this data was the key to their investigation, the only clue to uncovering the truth behind this digital crime. However, just as they were about to leave, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the quiet of the laboratory.

Fu Siyuan's brow furrowed slightly, a calm glint in his eyes. He quickly scanned the surroundings, searching for a possible hiding place. Li Wei clenched his fists, leaning forward slightly, ready to respond to any sudden danger.

"The guards are coming!" Fu Siyuan said in a low voice, with an unquestionable determination in his voice.

Zhang Wanqing's heart tightened, and she subconsciously clenched the data storage device in her hand. This laboratory was located on a deserted island, surrounded by the sea, with nowhere to escape. She knew that if they were caught, not only would their lives be in danger, but the truth of the entire case would be buried forever.

"Hurry, follow me!" Li Wei shouted, and rushed to a hidden door in the laboratory. It was a passage leading to an underground passage, a secret escape route he had discovered during his previous investigation.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan followed closely behind, and the three of them rushed towards the secret door like an arrow. However, just as they were about to reach the secret door, a group of armed guards rushed into the laboratory and surrounded them.

"Stop! Hand over what you have in your hands!" A cold voice came from the guards, carrying an unquestionable order.

Zhang Wanqing's heart sank. She knew, at this moment, they had no way to escape. She clutched the data storage device tightly, a surge of resolute courage welling up within her. She knew she couldn't let this data fall into the hands of the enemy.

Fu Siyuan quickly analyzed the situation, countless possible responses flashing through his mind. He knew that at this moment, they had to remain calm and find a breakthrough.

Li Wei clenched his fists, his body slightly leaning forward, ready to respond to any sudden danger. He knew that he had to protect Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan and not let them get hurt.

At this moment, Zhang Wanqing suddenly thought of her father, Zhang Beichen. She knew that he had been implicated in this case, and that there must be hidden secrets behind his actions. A strong conviction surged in her heart: she must uncover her father's secret and clear his name.

"We will not hand over the data!" Zhang Wanqing said loudly, with determination and fearlessness in her voice.

Fu Siyuan and Li Wei looked at each other, and a tacit understanding surged in their hearts. They knew that at this moment, they must unite and face the crisis together.

At this moment, Zhang Beichen suddenly appeared at the door of the laboratory. His face had a complicated expression, as if hesitating about something. Zhang Wanqing's heart was shocked. She knew that her father's arrival might change the whole situation.

"Dad, why are you here?" Zhang Wanqing said in surprise, with a hint of expectation in her voice.

Zhang Beichen nodded slightly and said, "Wanqing, don't be afraid, Dad is here!" He knew that he could not hide it any longer, and he had to be responsible for his actions.

"Uncle, you have to be careful, these people are not easy to deal with!" Fu Siyuan said.

"Wanqing, I have something to say to you." Zhang Beichen said slowly, with a hint of heaviness in his voice.

Zhang Wanqing's heart tightened, knowing that what her father was about to say might change her fate. She clutched the data drive tightly, a strong conviction welling up within her: she must uncover her father's secret and clear his name.

At that moment, the lights in the lab suddenly went out, plunging the entire lab into darkness. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei clasped hands, a strong conviction welling up in their hearts: they must escape and uncover the truth of the case.

When the lights in the laboratory suddenly went out, the entire space fell into deep darkness.

Zhang Wanqing's heartbeat was nearly pounding in her chest. She could feel her palms sweating, their warmth blazing in the darkness. Fu Siyuan and Li Wei also held her hands tightly, their fingers intertwined, as if seeking each other's support in the darkness.

Zhang Wanqing's mind reeled in the image of her father, Zhang Beichen. She knew his arrival was no accident. His eyes seemed to conceal countless unspoken secrets, secrets that might hold the key to their escape. A strong sense of anticipation welled up in her, hoping her father would be able to help them at this crucial moment.

Fu Siyuan, in the darkness, quickly analyzed the situation. He knew that at this moment, they had to remain calm and find a way out. Countless possible responses flashed through his mind, each one like a beacon in the darkness, guiding their path forward.

Li Wei clenched his fists, his body slightly leaning forward, ready to respond to any sudden danger. He knew that he had to protect Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan and not let them get hurt.

At this moment, Zhang Beichen's voice rang out in the darkness, with a hint of firmness and determination.

"Wanqing, I know you have obtained the data. You must believe me. I never thought of hurting you." His voice echoed in the darkness, as if looking for Zhang Wanqing's response.

Zhang Wanqing's heart trembled. She knew her father's words must be hiding a dark secret. She clutched the data drive tightly, a strong conviction welling up in her heart: she must uncover her father's secret and clear his name.

"Dad, what are you doing?" Zhang Wanqing's voice rang out in the darkness, with a hint of trembling and anticipation.

Zhang Beichen was silent for a moment, as if hesitating about something. After a moment, he slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of heaviness and helplessness.

"Wanqing, I've been investigating this digital crime case. However, I've discovered too many unknown secrets, secrets that are enough to subvert the entire criminal network."

Fu Siyuan and Li Wei exchanged a glance, a strong shock welling up in their hearts. They knew that Zhang Beichen's words hid too many unknown secrets, and these secrets might be the key to their escape.

"Dad, it turns out that you are not their accomplice, you are an undercover agent. Then why didn't you tell us earlier?" There was a hint of sob and confusion in Zhang Wanqing's voice.

Zhang Beichen sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness and guilt in his voice.

"Wanqing, the reason I didn't tell you is because I didn't want you to be involved in this dangerous vortex. But now I have no choice, I must be responsible for my actions." Zhang Beichen said.

At this moment, the laboratory door suddenly opened, and a flashlight flashed through the darkness, illuminating Zhang Beichen's figure clearly. His face was filled with a hint of determination and resolve, as if he had found his way forward in the darkness.

"Come with me, I have a way to take you away from here." Zhang Beichen said in a low voice, with an unquestionable determination in his voice.