Chapter 5

Ning Xiaofan was able to accurately determine the location of the timing device in the backrest earlier based on the wiring principle. From the armrest to the seat back, the wiring needed to be laid horizontally. Conversely, if the timing device were placed in the seat cushion, the wiring would need to be laid vertically. The answer was clear: horizontal wiring was simpler and did not require much effort to dismantle, thus not affecting the layout and sensitivity of the voice-controlled device.

If the timing device was placed in the backrest, the location of the explosive device would not be hard to determine. It could only be installed under the seat cushion. Moreover, the electronic voice control had indicated that the explosion range was 300 square meters. The backrest could not accommodate such a large amount of explosives.

The location of the explosive device could be determined to be under the seat cushion. However, the removal of it was a headache for Ning Xiaofan.

First, there were X-shaped support frames at the bottom of both sides of the armrests. The gaps left by these X-shaped support frames prevented anyone from crawling in from the bottom of the armrests. The back of the massage chair was fully enclosed, covered by a single piece of leather, with alloy plates embedded inside. The alloy plates were extremely light but very sturdy. Without tools, a fruit knife would not be able to break through.

In other words, the chair was enclosed on three sides, and the only way to access the bottom was from the front of the seat. Ning Xiaofan would have to lie on his back on the T-stage and then crawl under the chair along the ground.

The problem was that Tang Chuyi was sitting on the luxurious massage chair, and her body was restrained by steel bars. Although the number of steel bars restraining her was not many, they were very cleverly placed. There were two bars on each wrist, one around her neck, and one under her waist. Since Tang Chuyi was in a sitting position, these few bars made it impossible for her to move.

Crawling under the chair was not difficult, just a bit awkward. The main issue was that the front of the seat was blocked by Tang Chuyi's legs. These two legs were causing Ning Xiaofan a lot of trouble, preventing him from taking action.

Seeing that Ning Xiaofan was not making any move, Tang Chuyi became impatient and asked anxiously, "Mr. Ning, what's wrong? Is it hard to remove?"

Ning Xiaofan scratched his head and replied, "It's not a big problem to remove it, but it's a bit difficult to start."

"Difficult to start? Why?"

Ning Xiaofan, with a slightly embarrassed expression, explained, "The bomb is under the seat cushion. I need to crawl under the seat to remove it. However, this chair is enclosed on three sides, so I can only enter from the front..."

Ning Xiaofan paused, his lips moving but no sound coming out, as if he was hesitant to say the next part.

"You need to crawl under the seat..." Tang Chuyi seemed not to notice anything amiss and said apologetically, "Mr. Ning, I'm making it difficult for you..."

"I'm not the one who's difficult, it's mainly you..."

"Me?"

"Your legs are blocking the front of the seat..."

"Oh, I see. I'll move them for you..." Tang Chuyi responded, trying to move her legs. However, she realized that her waist was restrained by the steel bars, making it impossible to move her legs.

Unable to turn her waist, she could not move her legs to the sides. Tang Chuyi felt a sense of unease. This way, he wouldn't be able to crawl under the chair, let alone remove the explosive device!

Thinking about the inability to remove the explosive device, Tang Chuyi felt both fear and despair, looking at Ning Xiaofan with a dejected expression. "I... I can't move..."

Tang Chuyi's voice was tinged with sobs, and tears were about to spill from her eyes. Her pitiful appearance made Ning Xiaofan's heart ache, and he quickly said, "Miss Tang, don't worry, you can actually move!"

"Can move?" Tang Chuyi was taken aback and tried to move her waist again. This time, she felt even more despair as her waist still could not turn.

"I can't move, you're lying..."

Tang Chuyi could no longer control her emotions, feeling a deep sorrow. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and she became a tearful mess. At this moment, the aura of a goddess seemed to disappear, and she was no longer the superstar who was famous throughout Asia, but a helpless and desperate girl next door.

Tears came easily for Tang Chuyi, and Ning Xiaofan was at a loss. He couldn't bear to see a woman cry, especially one he admired. Moreover, she wasn't sobbing loudly but silently shedding tears, which made him feel both heartache and panic. He wanted to comfort her but couldn't find the right words, rubbing his hands nervously.

"Please don't cry, I'm not lying. Your body can't move, but your legs can."

"How can they move? I tried, but my legs can't be moved..." Tang Chuyi looked at him with tearful eyes, moving her legs slightly, but they couldn't create any space due to the restraint on her waist.

Ning Xiaofan, seeing this, felt a headache and thought to himself: With the way you're trying to move, of course your legs can't be moved.

"That... it's okay if they can't be moved. You... you just need to spread your legs a little, and I can crawl under the chair."

Ning Xiaofan spoke this in a rather reserved manner, his gaze shifting, as if he was embarrassed to meet her tearful eyes.

Spread her legs? Tang Chuyi was taken aback. As a public figure, she always paid attention to her demeanor. She had been so focused on her sitting posture that she had kept her legs tightly closed, behaving very ladylike, and hadn't thought about spreading her legs.

However, Tang Chuyi quickly reacted and tried to spread her legs subconsciously. To her surprise, she could actually spread them! Although only a little, she knew her legs could spread a bit more.

Tang Chuyi felt a surge of joy but quickly realized the inappropriateness. She was wearing an evening gown that was shorter in the front and longer in the back. The front hem started from between her knees, not exposing her legs but barely covering her knees. Spreading her legs a little was fine, but spreading them more would reveal too much.

Thinking about this, Tang Chuyi's expression became embarrassed, and a blush rose to her tear-streaked cheeks.

Tang Chuyi's heart raced, but she thought, if she didn't do as he said, he wouldn't be able to crawl under the chair, and if he couldn't crawl under the chair, he wouldn't be able to remove the bomb.

What should she do? Should she really spread her legs? If he saw, it would be so embarrassing!

"Mr. Ning, is there no other way?" Tang Chuyi was in a dilemma, looking at him with a very awkward expression.

Ning Xiaofan naturally noticed her awkwardness and felt awkward himself, but time was running out. He had to say, "Miss Tang, you tried just now. This is the only way I can crawl under the chair. How about this, you do as I say, and I'll close my eyes, so I won't see anything..."

Ning Xiaofan spoke very reservedly, trying not to mention spreading her legs or what he might see.

Close his eyes? Yes, such a simple thing, why didn't I think of it? Thank you for reminding me! Tang Chuyi felt a weight lifted off her shoulders and took a deep breath. "I'll do as you say, but you must close your eyes."

"Okay, don't worry."

"No peeking!"

"Um? Oh, no peeking, absolutely no peeking!"

"No lying to me!"

"Uh, no lying!"

"You promise!"

"I promise!"

"Also..."

"Also?"

The two of them kept going back and forth, and it seemed endless. Moreover, Tang Chuyi didn't seem to notice that her tone sounded more like a lover's coquettishness rather than a reminder. She seemed to want to continue, perhaps not trusting Ning Xiaofan, which made Ning Xiaofan feel a headache. He had to remind her, "Miss Tang, time is running out..."

"Ah? Time is almost up? Okay, I trust you. Close your eyes first!"

"Okay." Ning Xiaofan responded but didn't immediately close his eyes. He first glanced under the chair, then lay down, head toward the chair, and closed his eyes after lying down. "I'm ready."

Ning Xiaofan's head was less than a foot from the front of the seat. Tang Chuyi, sitting on the chair, couldn't see if his eyes were closed and reminded him, "Close them tightly."

At this moment, she seemed more concerned about whether her legs would be exposed than the bomb under the seat.

Ning Xiaofan, feeling a headache, had to respond with a "Hmm."

Hearing his response, Tang Chuyi hesitated for a moment but carefully spread her legs a little. However, this was not enough. Tang Chuyi, feeling the need, bit her lip and spread her legs a bit more.

With her legs slightly spread, her long, smooth legs were exposed to the air. Although the intimate area was not visible, Tang Chuyi was already blushing intensely. However, she still forced herself to say softly, "Okay, it should be fine now..."

Her voice was very soft, almost inaudible, but Ning Xiaofan still heard it. He bent his knees, pushed himself on the T-stage, and slid under the chair.

Before lying down, he had calculated the angle. His head was less than a foot from the front of the seat, so he should have easily slid under the chair. However, as he slid, he heard a soft cry and felt his shoulders being blocked by something.

His head was in, but his shoulders were not. Ning Xiaofan knew immediately that her legs were not spread enough, and his shoulders were likely blocked by her ankles.

"Miss Tang, spread your legs a bit more. My shoulders can't get in. Hurry up, time is running out." Ning Xiaofan's tone was urgent. Time was limited, and he couldn't be reserved anymore.