032: Discovered

The boy's steps, which had entered the alley, gradually came to a stop.

073 was still talking, and his reasons seemed impeccable.

“You see, when you see Fu Tingyu, your heart beats faster,” 073 said with certainty. “When you hear about his experiences, you feel sorry for him and even shed tears.”

Huaiyan blinked, still somewhat doubtful: "...Is this liking?"

But when he saw a man, the feeling he had was definitely different from when he saw others.

Huaiyan wanted to say something more, but 073 suddenly stopped talking.

"Watch out!" 076's voice became alert. "Someone's following you!"

In an instant, Huaiyan finally remembered that she had forgotten something important.

The idea that he couldn't grasp just now has started to take shape.

2365 said he would come to find him!

Last night, 073 repeatedly reminded him to be careful of 2365.

This is because this person is an NPC who suddenly appeared; they weren't in the original storyline.

Therefore, they also have no idea what 2365 will do next.

However, judging from 2365's previous remarks in the live broadcast room and the subsequent harassing text messages.

This person is definitely not a good person.

Huaiyan took a deep breath, trying to steady herself and calm down.

At first, the faint footsteps could only be detected by the back-end system of 073.

A few seconds later, the footsteps grew louder.

To get home, Huaiyan has to go through a small alley to reach the apartment building.

As mentioned before, the probability of 2365 taking action directly under a residential building is very small.

There are several shared security cameras installed in the residential building, and there are also tenement buildings nearby.

No matter what happens, Huaiyan can escape immediately or hide at home right away.

But at this moment, the narrow alley was only two or three meters wide.

If 2365 suddenly pounces, Huaiyan's chances of escaping are very slim.

Then, in the quiet alley, the crisp sound of footsteps gradually quickened.

And it is becoming increasingly impossible to ignore.

At first, the other party was somewhat restrained. If it weren't for 073, Huaiyan wouldn't even have known that she was being followed.

After Huaiyan quickened her pace, it was unclear whether the other party became anxious or acted recklessly.

They even quickened their pace to keep up.

The voice seemed to be right behind Huai Yan, its presence extremely strong.

Bang bang.

The boy's back was covered in cold sweat, and his palms were also covered in a thin layer of sweat.

He dared not run; running would be too obvious and might directly anger the man.

So Huaiyan could only clutch the corner of his shirt and nervously listen to the footsteps.

At the same time, he quickened his pace, trying to shake off his pursuers.

But my breathing started to become rapid and involuntary.

Huaiyan desperately wanted to look back and see who this 2365 was, but she didn't dare.

He could only keep his head down and move forward, his steps frantic.

A few seconds later, the alley suddenly fell silent again.

All around, only Huaiyan's footsteps could be heard, sounding abrupt and strange.

The other set of footsteps had vanished!

What's going on?!

The boy was startled, and his heart became even more flustered.

The pace of his steps was not slow, but rather fast.

For some reason, the disappearance of footsteps seems like a good thing right now.

Huai Yan, however, had a rather bad feeling.

The pervert who was following him seemed to sense his caution and suddenly stopped.

This doesn't seem like fear; it's more like a hunter waiting for its prey to walk into its net.

If Huaiyan were to let her guard down at this moment, the pervert might take advantage of her vulnerability in the next second.

“It was a miscalculation,” 073 said, his voice tinged with regret. “We should have stayed at the hotel.”

In the hotel room, Huaiyan was at least safe.

The man would never allow Huaiyan to be in danger; even if he went out, he would be accompanied by bodyguards.

In that case, even if Huaiyan really encounters 2365, she won't even need to do it herself.

It might only take a few minutes for the bodyguards to settle things with 2365 and resolve their worries.

But the reality is that 2365 has caused too much trouble, and Huaiyan has to come back and take away that "toy".

Huai Yan was about to speak to comfort 073 and ease her own tension.

But the next second...

The footsteps that had just disappeared began to ring out again.

Moreover, the footsteps this time were noticeably more urgent than the first time!

The person behind him almost started running, charging straight towards Huaiyan.

It's too late!

"Host!" 073 shouted, reminding Huaiyan, "Run!!"

Almost instantly, the seemingly frail boy began to run in the darkness.

And then came the strange footsteps.

The heavy footsteps reached Huaiyan's ears clearly in the quiet alley.

Danger is imminent.

Huai Yan had only one thought: not to get caught.

He quickened his pace, listening intently to the sounds behind him, his heart pounding.

But as they ran, just as they were about to leave the alley, the sound of footsteps seemed to disappear.

Huai Yan slowly stopped walking.

The boy's cheeks were flushed from the strenuous exercise, and his chest was heaving.

Even my breasts, which had just been pampered, began to feel a fine, persistent pain.

He listened carefully to the footsteps behind him again, trying to confirm whether it was just his imagination.

But they heard nothing.

Huaiyan immediately felt alarmed and wanted to run straight home.

This could be another trick by 2365, deliberately trying to lower his guard.

Thinking this, Huaiyan quickened her pace again after she had just stopped.

After passing through a small alleyway, you'll see residential buildings.

Huaiyan subconsciously clenched her fists to encourage herself.

The cool moonlight spilled over the earth, and occasionally a hot summer breeze would blow through the alley.

Knowing that the residential buildings were just ahead and that they would soon be home, Huaiyan felt a little more at ease.

If he really ran, he could definitely get home.

The boy walked to the fork in the alley.

Suddenly, a strong hand hooked around his waist.

The boy opened his emerald green almond eyes wide, about to cry out in self-defense.

But in the next instant, Huaiyan smelled the familiar, unique scent of fir on the man.

It's a woody fragrance, and whenever Huaiyan smells it, she always feels inexplicably at ease.

The man's breath was hot, and his hand caressed the tender flesh of the boy's waist in an ambiguous way.

"Baby."

Fu Tingyu's voice was cold and deep, and as he spoke, his hot breath sprayed onto Huaiyan's nape.

The boy's small body trembled slightly, and he let out a soft whimper.

Then, he took the opportunity to stand on tiptoe and wrap his arms around the man's waist.

Like a kitten that only depends on its owner, its face still bore the tear stains of fear.

In reality, Huaiyan asked 073 in a panic, "73! What should we do! I didn't tell Fu Tingyu when I left the hotel!"

The person with the system thought they would be back soon, without considering what would happen if the man found out.

Moreover, these "toys" are now destined to be impossible to throw away.

"Show weakness!" 073 was also stunned by this unexpected turn of events. "The villains respond better to gentleness than force. Just apologize."

After all, Fu Tingyu had never been angry with Huaiyan.

Even last time, when the boy dodged, he slapped the man hard across the face.

The other party's attitude was indifferent, even indulgent.

So, Huaiyan obediently tightened her grip and leaned against the man's chest.

At this moment, the two were in an ambiguous posture, and from a distance, they looked like a couple in love.

"Baby," the man repeated softly, his tone icy, a dark glint in his eyes, "Trying to escape?"

Before he could finish speaking, Huaiyan shivered slightly.

This was clearly a seemingly ambiguous statement, but Huaiyan sensed something else in it.

Fu Tingyu had said long ago that he wanted to lock him up.

Could it be... true?!

That's why he woke up in the bedroom tonight wearing only one piece of clothing.

This is a man's way of hinting that he wants to keep him by his side.

073 guessed correctly.

But when Huaiyan left, she did not inform the man.

Now, the only way to appease Fu Tingyu is to appease him.

"I...I didn't mean to run away," the boy said softly, his eyes slightly red. "Sir, I was so scared...there was someone behind me..."

The man must know that someone is following him.

Otherwise, the footsteps wouldn't have disappeared for no reason.

Huaiyan couldn't think of any other reason besides a man making the move.

"Don't be afraid of sneaking out."

The man chuckled softly, then slipped his hand under the boy's shirt and into his waist. "Now you're starting to get scared."

They still don't learn their lesson.

The lesson learned last time was too lenient.

This time, Huaiyan dared to make the same mistake again.

"Sir...sir, not here..."

The hot breath sprayed behind his ears, causing the boy's back to tingle involuntarily and his legs to go weak.

Huaiyan hummed softly, grabbing the man's broad shoulders to barely stand up.

"I didn't mean to run away, I didn't mean to run away..." The boy's face flushed red. "Please don't be angry... okay?"

The last two words were asked by Huai Yan in a trembling voice, with a soft plea for mercy in the final syllable.

He didn't actually intend to escape; he just wanted to come back and get rid of a "toy."

"Is that so?"

Fu Tingyu's expression remained unchanged; he simply said calmly, "Then why did I see you here?"

Huai Yan's moist eyes widened imperceptibly.

He knew that acting cute and showing weakness wouldn't work.

The man's tone wasn't angry, but Huaiyan dared not relax even a little.

Like the calm before a storm, a man's stillness.

The consequences of this are often much harder to bear.

The boy trembled, thought for a moment, and decided to tell the man the truth.

Huai Yan, petite as she was, climbed onto the man's shoulder and silently shed tears.

The boy had a small face with delicate and beautiful features, bright red lips, and fair skin, creating a strong contrast.

Especially when she cries, it's easy for people to feel sorry for her.

"Please, please don't be angry..." Huaiyan's voice choked with sobs, she was breathless from crying, "I just... I just came back to get something..."

The boy's tears fell in a stream, from the corners of his eyes to his chin, making him look incredibly pitiful.

But then, the soft, heart-wrenching sobs abruptly ceased in the alley.

The man raised his hand, and on his fingertips hung an unusually conspicuous pink string.

Beneath the thin rope lies what Huai Yan is most familiar with.

"Baby."

The man's tone was like ice and snow that never melts, containing an unpredictable storm.

The voice was dangerous and deep.

Is this it?