Chapter 116: It Really Exploded

In the cafe on the third floor across from the KTV, Lin Siyu suddenly stood up and gasped, "Xiaoxiao, am I seeing this correctly? Did Li Sichen actually rush into that sea of fire?"

"You're not seeing things. Little Li really did charge into the flames."

Tan Xiaoxiao was equally stunned, frozen in place for a long moment before murmuring, "Why would he do that? Could he have left some valuable item behind in the fire? Even so, he shouldn't have rushed in so recklessly! The fire is burning far too intensely right now. Going in blindly like that is just throwing his life away!"

"No, I can't just stand here and watch Li Sichen go to his death!" Lin Siyu said, her forehead beaded with sweat from anxiety.

She had stayed behind with the intention of helping Li Sichen if anything went wrong. But now that a crisis had occurred, she realized she was completely helpless. This reality left her feeling both anxious and deeply frustrated. Driven by a sudden impulse, she started to leave the cafe to rush into the fire and drag Li Sichen out.

Tan Xiaoxiao, proving herself a true best friend, immediately sensed her impulsive intention. She hurried over, grabbed her, and scolded, "Siyu, what are you doing? Little Li has lost his mind—are you going to lose yours too? If you go into that fire like this, you won't be coming back out. Don't be impulsive! Calm down! The more urgent the situation, the less you can afford to panic..."

Although these words were logical, they didn't solve the immediate crisis. Tan Xiaoxiao was also quite worried, as she knew Lin Siyu’s temper all too well. If she couldn't come up with a viable solution, no amount of force could stop the stubborn Miss Lin once her mind was set.

Suddenly, catching a glimpse of something happening at the KTV entrance, Tan Xiaoxiao cried out in surprise, "Hey, look! Some firefighters are following Little Li into the flames. They're professionals; they’ll definitely be able to save him! Siyu, take my advice and stay here. Don't go over there and get in the way!"

Lin Siyu looked back and indeed saw two firefighters braving the danger to rush into the fire.

"Thank goodness! The firefighters are inside; Li Sichen will surely be saved! He must be!"

The anxiety and worry in Lin Siyu's heart were immediately halved. Though she remained concerned, she no longer felt the impulsive urge to enter the inferno herself. Instead, she stayed in the cafe, clasped her hands together, and began to pray for the safety of Li Sichen and the two firefighters.

Tan Xiaoxiao let out a sigh of relief and turned her gaze back to the raging KTV, praying silently, "Firefighter uncles, you must bring Little Li out alive! And you, Little Li, you really are a handful! Once you're rescued, I’m going to give you a piece of my mind—I'll make sure you learn your lesson so you never dare to be this reckless again!"

Had the two firefighters inside heard these words, they surely would have protested. They were only in their early twenties, barely older than Tan Xiaoxiao. Being called "uncles" was a bit of an insult to their youth. Despite their age, they were both experienced key members of the fire brigade.

Just moments ago, while they were close to the blaze operating their fire hoses, they had spotted Li Sichen charging into the flames. They had quickly handed their hoses to their comrades and rushed in without a second thought, determined to drag the reckless boy out.

The leading firefighter, whose surname was Ouyang—Ouyang Long—was a squadron leader in the Yongcheng Fire Department. The one behind him, Fang Yi, was his most capable subordinate.

As soon as they entered the sea of fire, they spotted Li Sichen. He had already reached the stairwell and was preparing to head up to the second floor.

Ouyang Long shouted urgently, "Come back! Don't go upstairs! Get back here right now! The fire is raging, and it's extremely dangerous inside. If you charge in like this, you’ll lose your life! Plus, the spot you're standing in is dangerous; an explosion could happen at any moment! Retreat, come back to us!"

"An explosion?"

Even though Li Sichen was surrounded by fire, he didn't seem to care in the slightest. He glanced around himself, then at the position where the two firefighters stood, and shook his head. "It's the spot where you two are standing that is about to explode. Come here quickly—this is the safest place in the entire lobby!"

Ouyang Long and Fang Yi were stunned. Had they not been in the middle of a literal inferno, they might have burst out laughing. What a joke! They were professional firefighters. Not only were their training scores top-tier, but they had also participated in countless firefighting operations. Their theoretical knowledge and practical experience were extensive. The spot they were standing in had been chosen based on careful analysis and experience—it was the safest location in the fire! Yet, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old kid was telling them that their position was dangerous... If that wasn't a joke, what was?

Seeing that Li Sichen was "uncooperative," Fang Yi gritted his teeth and said, "Captain Ouyang, I’ll go drag him over!"

"No, I will," Ouyang Long said, shaking his head.

They were about ten meters away from Li Sichen. It didn't seem like a long distance, but they knew that the space between them was filled with raging fire. Every step held the potential for danger. Ouyang Long didn't want his subordinate to take the risk, so he decided to go himself.

Just then, Li Sichen spoke again: "Stop wasting time, you two. Hurry up and get over here. The spot you're standing on is about to explode!"

Explode? Explode your head!

"We are standing in the safest spot, alright?" Ouyang Long and Fang Yi scoffed at Li Sichen's words.

"Does this kid really think he's a fire expert? He’s even trying to give us orders. Hmph, once I get him out, I’m going to give him a real talking-to. Let’s see if he dares to play the hero again!" Ouyang Long snorted and took a step toward Li Sichen.

He had barely taken two steps when he heard Li Sichen shout, "Get down!"

Ouyang Long and Fang Yi reacted instinctively and dove to the ground.

No sooner had they hit the floor than a deafening "boom" echoed, accompanied by massive flames and a powerful shockwave that detonated right where they had been standing! The force of the explosion was so great that the ground shook violently several times.

Fortunately, thanks to Li Sichen’s warning, they had dodged in time and escaped disaster. Otherwise, they would surely have been engulfed by the blast, suffering severe, if not fatal, injuries.

"My god, it really did explode..."

The two men looked back at the spot where they had just been standing, their expressions one of utter shock.

The kid had actually been right! Was it a coincidence, or did he really understand firefighting?