I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Just as the man in black began to approach the iron gate, Fu Siyuan finally found the control code of the alarm. With a light press of his finger, the black box emitted a faint beam of light, hitting the alarm.

The red light of the alarm went out instantly, and all signals were blocked without any sound. Fu Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief. He had succeeded.

Li Wei quickly ran to the iron gate and took out a special lock from his backpack. Her fingers nimbly operated it and quickly opened the lock of the iron gate.

The iron gate slowly opened, and Fu Siyuan and Li Wei quickly slipped in. They found a huge basement filled with various high-tech equipment and some busy men in black.

They carefully avoided the sight of the men in black and began to look for the machine that controlled the power of the spirit pearl. They knew that this machine was the core of the men in black's organization and the target of their action.

They needed to obtain information about the machine as quickly as possible, so they began searching for possible information and documents while trying to avoid attracting the attention of the men in black. Next to a computer, they found a folder filled with blueprints and operating manuals for the machine. They quickly photographed the documents and prepared to return to study them more closely.

Just as they were about to leave, the alarm in the basement suddenly sounded, and a group of men in black rushed in, their eyes full of murderous intent.

Fu Siyuan and Li Wei quickly hid behind the machine, using its complex structure as cover. They carefully avoided the search of the men in black and looked for opportunities to escape.

After a tense chase, they finally found a ventilation hole, they quickly climbed into the ventilation duct and escaped from the basement. They climbed and climbed, and finally when they were about to reach the exit, a man in black suddenly appeared there.

Li Wei quickly pulled out a crossbow from his waist. His movements were swift and accurate, and he shot an arrow into the shoulder of the man in black. The man in black groaned and fell to the ground.

When they ran out of the factory, Zhang Wanqing, who had been waiting for a long time, had already driven the car to the gate. Without saying a word, they hurriedly got in the car and quickly left the factory.

When the three of them returned to Fu Siyuan's house, it was almost dawn. Their clothes were covered with dust and sweat, but they couldn't stay for too long. They had to take all the information and leave quickly because the men in black might be chasing them soon.

The three of them packed up all their things and drove to Li Wei's home, which was relatively safe and had not been discovered for the time being.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan sat in front of their computers, their screens displaying blueprints and operating manuals secretly photographed from the MIB headquarters. Their eyes were focused and sharp, trying to uncover the MIB's secrets and weaknesses.

Zhang Wanqing's fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard, comparing the designs with descriptions in ancient Mohist texts, searching for possible connections. Her eyes gleamed with excitement, and her heartbeat quickened with each new clue she discovered.

Fu Siyuan was studying the operating manual, trying to understand the working principle of the machine and its effect on the spirit pearl. He knew that this machine might be the key for the black organization to control the power of the spirit pearl.

"These designs bear a striking resemblance to the Mohist mechanical devices," Zhang Wanqing said softly, a hint of surprise in her voice. "They seem to be imitating the ancient Mohist techniques."

"If we can find the weakness of this machine, perhaps we can prevent them from controlling the spirit beads," said Fu Siyuan.

After several hours of in-depth research, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan decided to try to contact the opposition faction within the Men in Black Organization. They knew that this was a dangerous game, but if successful, they might gain valuable internal support.

They found a possible contact through the clues provided by the black-clad captive. Fu Siyuan carefully sent an encrypted message and waited for a response.

Time passed by, their heartbeats became faster and faster. Just when they were about to give up, a reply suddenly appeared on the computer screen.

“We are always looking for opportunities,” the message read. “We are tired of the organization’s brutality and are willing to help.”

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan exchanged a glance, realizing this might be their chance. They quickly responded and agreed on a secret meeting place.

As night fell, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan arrived at the agreed meeting place, an abandoned warehouse. Their footsteps echoed in the empty warehouse, and they felt nervous and expectant.

The member of the opposing faction, a middle-aged man with a look of fatigue and determination, told Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan that he had once been a core member of the organization, but over time, he could no longer tolerate its cruelty and greed.

"I know some secrets about the machine," he whispered. "This machine can not only control the power of the spirit pearl, but also distort time and space."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were shocked. They knew that this might be the key to uncovering the conspiracy of the Men in Black organization.

Over the next few hours, the opposition member revealed more secrets about the machine and the organization to Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan. He told them that the core of the machine was an ancient spiritual pearl that the organization had stolen from the Mohist ruins.

"This machine is extremely unstable. Its power could destroy the entire city," he said, a hint of fear in his voice. "We must stop it quickly."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan felt a sense of urgency in their hearts. They knew that they had to take action to stop the crazy plan of the man in black.

After obtaining key information, Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan began to formulate an action plan. They decided to sneak into the headquarters of the Men in Black organization and destroy the machine on the night of the next full moon when the machine's power was weakest.

They began to prepare the necessary equipment and weapons, and also considered how to safely handle the spirit pearl. They knew that this would be a life-and-death battle, and they had to handle it with caution.