PDLP Chapter 42 Fire
Chapter 42 Fire
Until the host announced, "Next, please welcome the acrobatic troupe from Country X to present their 'Miracle of Flames' acrobatic performance! Let's give them a round of applause!"
Jiang Songchu's attention was immediately drawn to it.
Nanlin City, an open and inclusive metropolis, is located in the southern coastal area of Tianrong Modern. Due to its convenient foreign trade development, its economy has taken off rapidly, making it one of the top first-tier cities in China.
Economic and trade exchanges have also increased, and foreign friends often come to visit and exchange ideas.
Tonight's party was no exception; the arrival of several foreign friends added an exotic touch to the event, so Jiang Songchu guessed that the program was most likely prepared for them.
The acrobats made a dazzling appearance in colorful, exotic sequined costumes.
They greeted the audience with confidence and passion, every move revealing highly difficult acrobatic skills.
As the rousing music began, the acrobats began to nimbly weave through the flames.
The colorful lights and firelight complemented the guests' gorgeous and exquisite gowns, adding a touch of fantasy and romance to the grand event.
In the hands of acrobats, flames seem to come alive, dancing gracefully with their movements, displaying a breathtaking beauty.
Every jump and every roll was accompanied by dazzling sparks, as brilliant and dazzling as fireworks blooming in the night sky.
The audience was captivated by this visual feast, their eyes darting around, and they exclaimed in amazement and cheers.
However, just as everyone was immersed in the shock and joy brought by the acrobatic performance, a sudden accident broke the tranquility.
The ribbon in the hands of an acrobat suddenly broke at a crucial moment, causing him to lose his balance in the air and fall like a kite with a broken string.
Then, a series of chain reactions occurred, and other acrobats also fell after losing their support.
The props and scenery on the stage were smashed to pieces in the chaos, and flames seemed to suddenly burst out from one of the smashed props, instantly igniting the surrounding scenery.
The fire spread rapidly, and thick smoke billowed up, shrouding the entire stage and audience area in darkness and fear.
The guests screamed and shouted in panic, and the whole scene descended into chaos.
The audience watched as the acrobats tried to escape the inferno using their agility, but the intensity of the fire left them nowhere to run and they could only struggle helplessly in the flames.
Amidst the sudden chaos, Jiang Songchu displayed extraordinary insight and decisiveness.
With lightning speed, almost instinctively, she tore off a corner of the tablecloth, skillfully splitting it in two. She then quickly soaked the two pieces of cloth with the tea from the table, handing one piece to the still-panicked Grandpa Xie beside her, and tightly covering her mouth and nose with the other.
Without hesitation, she took Grandpa Xie's hand and, following the optimal escape route she had carefully planned in her mind when she first entered the Grand Theater, quickly and cautiously retreated.
Her heart pounded like a drum, and tension and anxiety surged within her chest, but her bright eyes revealed an undeniable determination.
Under her guidance, Grandpa Xie staggered as he followed her steps outside.
The cries for help and angry shouts from all around me kept pouring in, like a symphony of hell, which was somewhat frightening.
As soon as they arrived at the gate, they saw a group of bodyguards and firefighters, fully equipped and ready to carry out the rescue. Their figures appeared particularly tall in the flames.
The moment he rushed out the door, the driver and assistant were pacing anxiously at the entrance, looking flustered.
When they saw that Grandpa Xie and Jiang Songchu were safe and sound, a huge weight was lifted from their hearts. The two burly men's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and they were so excited that they almost cried out: "Waaah... Grandpa Xie, Xiao Chu! You're finally out!"
However, at that moment, Grandpa Xie stopped and turned back with a serious expression, saying, "That couple is still inside..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Songchu frowned upon hearing this. He didn't listen to Grandpa Xie's words at all, nor did he ask who they were. Instead, he turned around and rushed inside.
Grandpa Xie tried to stop him, but it was too late. He could only hear Jiang Songchu's firm words: "Grandpa, you go home with the driver first. I'll go in and save people."
Jiang Songchu had only one thought in her mind: the people were innocent, and she would save as many as she could while she was able to protect herself.
No one knew that her departing figure appeared exceptionally tall in the blazing firelight.
Just like her father, Jiang Huai, who went to the border without hesitation to protect the people of Tianrong back then.
She took a deep breath, nimbly weaving between the firefighters and special police, picked up a wet towel to cover her mouth and nose, and rushed back into the raging inferno.
The fire raged fiercely, billowing thick smoke as if it would engulf the entire world.
Jiang Songchu skillfully dodged the flames and thick smoke in the sea of fire, quickly approaching the trapped couple.
At this moment, the couple was trapped in the sea of fire, surrounded by several foreign acrobats whose eyes revealed a strange and cunning nature, seemingly intending to hinder the couple's escape.
The people who were fiercely fighting and maneuvering with these acrobats appeared to be the couple's bodyguards.
The two sides' punches and kicks intertwined, producing a series of booming sounds.
Jiang Songchu's eyes suddenly turned deep. Judging from the current situation, neither side could do anything to the other for the time being, so the couple, without help, were still unable to escape their predicament.
Jiang Songchu's arrival undoubtedly added a new force to this chaotic battle.
With her agile skills, she moved freely through the fire like a nimble swallow, quickly joining the ranks of bodyguards and engaging in fierce combat with foreign acrobatic performers.
Her fists flew like a storm, each attack hitting her opponent's vitals precisely.
A blond-haired, green-eyed man was fighting with her. Jiang Songchu would sometimes leap up to dodge, and sometimes duck down to avoid the attack. In the end, the blond man was no match for Jiang Songchu's fierce offensive.
Jiang Songchu delivered a sweeping kick to her opponent's chin, and while the opponent cried out in pain, she successfully snatched a metal rod used for acrobatic performances from the opponent's hand.
This metal rod, which was originally just a performance prop, has now become a deadly weapon in Jiang Songchu's hands.
Her movements were swift and precise, each swing accompanied by the crisp sound of metal clashing, successfully repelling the attacks of several acrobats.
However, just when she thought she was about to win, the man suddenly pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Jiang Songchu.
--"boom!"
Gunshots rang out, and Jiang Songchu rolled on the spot, using a fallen set as cover.