Chapter 3: Go? Go
“Congratulations, Host! You have received an SSSSS rating from the customer and have over-fulfilled your task.”
“Reward: One bottle of mysterious potion!” (This can suppress the worsening of your sister’s illness. Please administer within 24 hours!)
“Reward: 200,000 yuan bonus!”
“Host’s physical attributes enhanced!”
“Master-level singing skills and expert-level martial arts acquired!”
“Congratulations, Host, you have gained one opportunity to exchange for a song.”
A string of system notifications echoed in Su Bai’s mind, but one message lingered: “This can suppress the worsening of your sister’s illness. Please administer within 24 hours!”
At last, his sister finally had hope.
At the very least, her life could be saved!
With the 200,000 yuan bonus, he also now had funds for continued treatment.
Right now, the most crucial thing was to deliver the medicine to Yang Mengke as soon as possible.
Since time was of the essence, the sooner she took it, the better!
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Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Daxia Armed Police stationed in Modu, inside the surveillance room.
A technician, his expression tense, reported, “Sir, the tracker has been activated!”
“I’m pulling up local surveillance now!”
“Surveillance feed acquired!”
A middle-aged man adorned with medals strode quickly to the screen. Watching the anxious Liu Lei, he felt a surge of worry for him.
This fraud syndicate had become a hot topic online, all because of a certain influencer.
It could be said the entire nation was watching the developments of this syndicate.
The higher-ups were also paying special attention to the case.
Because of mounting pressure, he had activated an undercover asset who had infiltrated the syndicate for three years.
No one expected a devastating blow right at the start.
One undercover agent after another was exposed during the operation, each falling, one by one.
Now, only Liu Lei remained.
Whether they could crack this major case, bring down the syndicate, and rescue countless Daxia citizens—all now depended on Liu Lei.
There was no room for error.
But Liu Lei’s current state was worrisome.
Anyone could tell he was deeply unsettled.
An ordinary person might not notice, but the syndicate, after years of clashing with Daxia’s police, would likely spot it in an instant.
Director Song knew he had to find a way to contact Liu Lei and help him regain composure as quickly as possible.
It was risky, but there was no other option.
“It must be done.”
“Activate the first line of contact!”
Just as Director Song gave the order, something happened on the screen: “Let me sing you a song, ‘Fearless Lone Warrior.’ After you hear it, maybe your state of mind will change.”
Seeing a food delivery guy recognize Liu Lei’s anxiety and even offer to help, Director Song was surprised but immediately gestured for the liaison officer to halt preparing the contact.
Liu Lei might suspect the delivery guy’s identity, given his total isolation from outside information.
But Director Song knew the delivery guy had been assigned randomly.
When Su Bai took the order, Director Song had specifically checked his background—there was nothing suspicious.
The fact that Su Bai could see through Liu Lei’s turmoil was, in itself, remarkable.
“They say, be brave
Your scarred forehead, your uniqueness, the mistakes you’ve made
All don’t need to be hidden
Your battered toy, your mask, your true self
They say, you must shine
Tame every monster
They say, you must mend your wounds
No one loves a clown
Why can’t loneliness be glorious?
Only imperfection deserves a song
Who says heroes can’t be covered in mud?”
The solemn melody began, and Director Song found himself drawn into its depths.
He felt as if the very music was written for them.
Who says heroes can’t be covered in mud?
That line hit him with force.
Loneliness could be glorious.
Even covered in mud, one could be a hero!
“Love you, who walks the dark alley alone
Love your unyielding posture
Love you, who has faced despair
Unwilling to shed a tear
Love your tattered clothes
Daring to block fate’s bullet
Love how much you resemble me
With all the same scars
Will you go? Are you worthy of this ragged cape?
Will you fight? Fight! With the humblest dream
This is for the sobs and roars in the night
Who says only those bathed in light are heroes?”
Alone in the alley, unbowed, facing despair, refusing to cry!
It was stunning—an extraordinary performance.
Director Song couldn’t help but clench his fists.
When the explosive lyrics rang out, everyone in the hall involuntarily stopped what they were doing.
They turned to the big screen.
When the line “Who says only those bathed in light are heroes?” came, everyone instinctively rose to their feet!
The words deeply moved them.
“Love you, who walks the dark alley alone
Love your unyielding posture
Love you, who has faced despair
Unwilling to shed a tear
Love you, born of the wild
Never borrowing anyone’s light
You shall build your city
Upon the ruins
Will you go? Go! With the humblest dream
Will you fight? Fight! With the loftiest dream
This is for the sobs and roars in the night
Who says only those bathed in light are heroes?”
When the song ended, Director Song’s heart was still pounding.
The city built on ruins would be a city of peace and harmony.
No longer would it be plagued by evil and fraud!
With the humblest dream, with the loftiest dream, this is for the sobs and roars in the night!
In our Daxia, heroes are not only those standing in the light.
More remain hidden in the shadows, carrying the weight of peace for Daxia.
Those in the dark are heroes, too.
Just as many on the internet have said: There is no true peace without someone carrying the burden for you.
Director Song would never boast, but it is precisely because of the countless unsung guardians like Liu Lei, walking in darkness to root out evil, that Daxia enjoys peace and happiness, and its reputation as the safest country in the world.
All of this is thanks to the nation’s strength—and the silent sacrifices of its people.
At that moment, Director Song felt deeply gratified, for their sacrifices had finally been understood by the public.
He could hardly believe that such a moving song, so perfectly capturing the spirit of the moment, was sung by a food delivery guy!
Moreover, he had never heard this song before.
If it had been sung by anyone else, it would have already taken the internet by storm.
Director Song was certain that once this song was released, it would go viral!
Since no one else had sung it, there was only one possibility: the food delivery guy composed it himself!
This was a delivery worker with a story.
Just as the song said: Who says only those bathed in light are heroes?
“Salute!”
With Director Song’s command, the entire surveillance room stood and gave their most solemn salute.
This salute was for those fearless lone warriors who had already fallen.
For Liu Lei, who walks the dark alleys alone.
For the delivery man who sang the song!
Of course, Su Bai knew none of this.
At this moment, he was locked in a fierce inner struggle.
Just as the lyrics asked: Will you go?
He knew full well that Liu Lei was in danger, and that he should do everything he could to lend a hand.
But then he thought of Yang Mengke’s critical condition and looked at the potion in his hand.
This was his sister’s hope for survival!
Should he go?
Should he go?
Should he go?
Su Bai asked himself over and over.
A minute later, Su Bai transferred 200,000 yuan to his sister’s hospital account, then hid the potion in a concealed spot.
“Message set successfully. The text will be sent in one hour.”
Staring at the notification on his phone, Su Bai placed both the phone and the potion together.
Then, with resolute determination, he set off toward the ship where Liu Lei was headed.
Some things, once encountered, cannot be avoided.
This was the conviction Su Bai had honed as a soldier in his past life.
If anything happened to him, someone would deliver the potion to his sister’s hospital room one hour later.