The bomb squad moved swiftly into action.
One of them promptly used the explosion-proof box to secure the grenade.
A collective sigh of relief washed over the scene.
Saa's legs trembled, and he nearly lost his balance.
Captain Zhao wiped sweat from his forehead.
The viewers in the live broadcast room resumed sending their messages.
"Oh my god, I almost shouted out just now!"
"My husband just returned from work and rushed into the room immediately. He thought I was hiding someone at home..."
"Did you see how quickly those bomb squad members moved just now? There's no need to be afraid at all."
"That's right! One of the bomb squad members actually leaped onto the grenade. Even with the explosion-proof box, he could still get hurt if it exploded!"
"Be careful!"
"What brand of school bag is this?"
"The designer never expected that one day, someone would use such a cartoon bag to store grenades..."
"Ha! They actually had to deploy the bomb squad members to risk their lives to remove the grenades. This is so messed up!"
"Why don't you go up there? Stop talking nonsense!"
"I told you to report him. Why is this troll here again? Be careful, I'll track you down through the internet!"
Everyone regained their composure.
The bomb squad refrained from opening the bags, but inspected the grenade that had slipped out.
After a brief pause, they placed the grenade on the ground.
The live broadcast viewers were slightly perplexed. Why did they feel that the atmosphere had lightened?
"Captain Zhao, what's happening?" inquired Saa.
Captain Zhao smiled. He had been overly anxious earlier. The grenade had simply slipped. The fuse ring was still intact. How could it explode?
If it were that unstable, soldiers would have wiped themselves out in the battlefield long ago.
However, he didn't entirely grasp the bomb squad's procedures. In response to Saa's query, he explained, "It's fine. They're all professionals. Let's just trust them!"
Saa nodded and turned to the camera. "We were a bit too nervous!
"These bomb squad members are highly skilled!
"We can't even imagine what they go through everyday!
"We can only trust them!"
Upon hearing this, the chat also buzzed with interaction.
"Saa, you can't fool us. We definitely believed them!"
"They're genuine heroes. As they protect the people, they will surely safeguard themselves. Don't worry!"
"Ah, I thought you all were a bit too anxious earlier. The fuse ring is still there, and the safety hasn't been disengaged. How could it explode?"
"Hahahaha, I'm not nervous at all!"
At that moment, a voice came through the walkie-talkie from a member of the bomb squad.
"Reporting to Captain Zhao!
"We have a new discovery!"
Upon hearing this, tension resurfaced, and the bullet comments dwindled significantly.
Captain Zhao picked up the walkie-talkie.
"Captain Zhao, this fragment grenade is a training grenade. It lacks explosive power and can only release smoke!"
A training grenade?!
Captain Zhao finally heaved a sigh of relief. His mind was finally at ease.
It appeared that Xia Zixin hadn't been giving misinformation. This grenade was indeed a training grenade!
Upon learning this news, the school's principal and director exchanged a tearful glance.
Excellent, it's merely a training grenade!
The school wouldn't face any danger!
The present teachers also breathed easier. If an incident occurred at the school, their positions would be compromised.
Saa took a deep breath and remarked, "That's great!
"Even though the grenades lack power, I'm confident everyone has witnessed the professionalism of our bomb squad members!"
The viewers also experienced relief.
"Oh my, why is it a training grenade? I thought it was real!"
"I think there's something amiss with you. Isn't practice beneficial? If you want to hear an explosion, go buy yourself two rolls of firecrackers!"
"Suddenly, I find eating to be so delightful. I still hope for a peaceful world that is devoid of such perilous occurrences!"
"Didn't you hear Xia Zixin's earlier statement? She mentioned it was a training grenade!"
"Who would dare believe it? She's still a child. If it were a real grenade, what would we do? We'd treat it as real!"
The netizens continued their discussion on the bullet screen while reminiscing about their earlier emotions.
However, the atmosphere was now much lighter.
After all, the nation currently thrived as a harmonious society. The unexpected appearance of a lethal weapon like a grenade during peaceful times would inevitably induce apprehension, be it in person or from afar!
At that very moment, Captain Zhao suddenly interjected, "Training grenades are still grenades!
"Everyone, we can't let our guard down simply because they lack destructive potential!
"This is forbidden by law. I urge the audience to take note. If you identify any suspicious individuals, promptly alert the authorities!"
Saa also nodded.
"Everyone, manufacturing training grenades and actual weapons privately constitutes a crime!
"In any stable, progressive nation, private weapon manufacturing is unlawful!"
The chat within the live broadcast room surged once more.
Everyone assumed Xia Zixin had inadvertently taken a weapon from her home. However, in reality, she was prioritizing righteousness over family!
"Training grenades and actual ones are identical. The sole distinction lies in the gunpowder content. It's undoubtedly a crime!"
"Even if we exclude the grenades, the Desert Eagle that Xia Zixin's father created is sufficient grounds for his arrest!"
"Hurry up and apprehend him. Should he suddenly lose his sanity one day and take the weapons from home to the streets, won't we all be living in the States?"
"Xia Zixin, well done. You're placing righteousness above family. You placed righteonsness above your own father!"
"Hopefully, her father is only fond of crafting these things and not involved in some black market dealership..."
Though the live broadcast room was filled with fervent discussion, there was a lack of genuine concern.
This was because they understood that law enforcement was already on top of this issue. Forging firearms was a severe offense, and the authorities would surely arrest him!
Updates continued to pour in from the bomb squad.
The grenades inside their backpacks were all practice ones!
In the live stream room, the audience's anxiety had truly dissipated. A variety of playful messages emerged.
However, one particular user sent a long string of text.
Their admiration was still directed toward the bomb squad members and the police!