"Damn it, I hate it most when people rear-end me, especially with a car! This is not over until I pay at least 20,000 yuan!"
The driver parked the car on the side of the road, unbuckled his seatbelt, and was about to get out.
Chen Zhe quickly grabbed his hand.
"Brother, please have mercy and leave quickly. I'll fix your car for you. How much does it cost? I'll pay you back."
The driver paused for a moment.
He looked at Chen Zhe with a strange expression, thought for a few seconds, and then came to his conclusion: "You're not here to catch someone cheating, are you the adulterer? You kept telling me to run faster, and that car behind us was chasing you, wasn't it?"
Chen Zhe knew that if he told him the other party was an assassin, he might not believe him, and even if he did, it would be troublesome.
They simply admitted it.
"Yes, brother, I've made a mistake that every man makes. I've accidentally taken a liking to Prime Minister Cao. If they catch up with me, I'll definitely lose my life. So please, do me a favor and help me this time."
"No, no! This is immoral..."
Before he could even finish speaking, he opened his phone's balance: "I'll give you 50,000, transfer it now!"
The driver's eyes lit up and he coughed.
He casually pulled out his own QR code from the side; "But this is only natural. I had the same thought a few years ago. Back then, I had a very beautiful woman living next door, and her husband was often away on business trips..."
Chen Zhe didn't have time to listen to his old stories and scanned the code to transfer the money directly.
The driver immediately fastened his seatbelt after hearing the sound of the money transfer.
He placed his hands on the steering wheel, his determined gaze fixed on the distance.
"Sit tight, big brother will take you flying!"
With another launch start, the taxi drove off again.
The two brothers, Shui and Huo, who were waiting to get off the car, were both stunned.
Ah Shui watched the car drive away.
He couldn't help but say, "Brother Huo, he's playing us!"
Ah Huo spat viciously, then got into the car.
"Nobody dares mess with me except that woman I killed! That lousy driver is dead meat!"
Highway racing continues.
Knowing that pursuers were behind him, the driver dared not be careless. For the sake of 50,000 yuan, he brought out the full potential of the taxi.
He weaved in and out of the vehicles with ease.
Before long, they really did leave the car behind them behind.
He parked his car in front of Tang Zihao's villa, staring at Chen Zhe as he got out.
"Hey bro, you live here?"
Chen Zhe nodded casually.
The driver's eyes revealed envy; "It's really good to be born in Rome. No wonder you have the same hobbies as Prime Minister Cao. Your playing style relies too much on economy."
Chen Zhe smiled and said, "Thank you, brother. Take care."
After getting rid of the talkative driver, Chen Zhe went to the side and called Xie Yuhan.
But when I took out my phone, I found that there was no signal here.
He found it strange; this place wasn't particularly remote, so how could there be no signal?
"Never mind, let's go in and take a look."
Chen Zhe was about to knock on the door, but he stopped. He had been to Tang Zihao's villa once before, and he remembered that Tang Zihao kept a dog there. The dog was tied up in the yard, and it barked at him several times the first time he came.
But now that I'm standing outside the door, it doesn't make a sound at all.
This is a bit unusual, because dogs have a very sensitive nose.
Xie Yuhan didn't return the call, there was no signal at the villa, and the dog in the yard didn't bark.
Chen Zhe's heart tightened; something must have happened.
Just as he was hesitating whether to go in, he suddenly heard the sound of a car not far away.
Upon closer inspection, I saw that the car from before had caught up with me.
Moreover, the car headlights were pointing directly at him, clearly indicating that they had spotted him.
"Brother Huo, that kid's over there!"
"I saw it!"
Ah Huo straightened the steering wheel, preparing to run over Chen Zhe. Chen Zhe sensed his intention and, without hesitation, jumped over the wall into the villa.
The car sped towards them, then braked suddenly just before hitting the wall.
The two brothers, Shui and Huo, jumped off the car.
They also climbed over into the villa.
...
After Chen Zhe jumped in, he rushed into the villa, and the two of them followed closely behind.
Lin Yi, who was searching for someone on the second floor of the villa, heard the commotion.
He frowned, glanced at the corpse on the ground, and considered whether he should leave temporarily.
But at that moment, he was discovered.
"Brother Huo, that kid's upstairs!"
Upon hearing this, the stairs began to creak, and Lin Yi squinted as he cocked his pistol.
It seems he won't be able to leave without killing a few more people today.
He pointed his gun at the stairwell, waiting for the other person to appear so he could deliver a fatal blow.
Ah Huo had just stepped onto the second floor when a muffled gunshot rang out. The bullet grazed his cheek, and the burning pain jolted him awake.
He quickly grabbed Ah Shui, who was rushing up from behind, and then lay down and backed away.
"That bastard actually has a gun!"
The Water and Fire Brothers were very professional; they retreated while drawing their guns and cocking them.
Lin Yi, who was in the darkness, realized from the gunshot that he had missed his target and quickly hid.
Chen Zhe, who was hiding at the bottom of the stairs on the first floor, forced himself to adjust his rapid breathing.
He had heard the gunshots earlier. Although the sound wasn't loud, it was still quite noticeable inside the villa. The two men chasing him rushed up to the second floor and then retreated.
It seems they've met with the assassin hiding in the villa.
Chen Zhe pondered, thinking that it would be ideal if both sides could fight to the point of mutual destruction.
But after that gunshot, there was no further movement.
[Did they all run away?]
Perhaps in response to Chen Zhe's question, there was another commotion at the stairwell.
"Brother Huo, this kid has a gun. Should we retreat first?"
"What are you afraid of? That kid's skills just now, climbing over the wall, didn't show he was any expert. Do you think the two of us are afraid of him?"
"But I still feel something's not right. That shot just now felt so steady. I feel like an ordinary person couldn't fire a shot like that."
"Maybe he's just a better shot. There's nothing to be afraid of. When it comes to marksmanship, we brothers are just as good."
Hearing Ah Huo's words, Ah Shui seemed to calm down a bit.
Just then, there was another commotion in the courtyard.
It looked like something had jumped down from a great height.
"That kid tried to run away!"
Ah Shui said.
"Let's give chase!"
The two brothers, Shui and Huo, chased after them.
Chen Zhe heard them leave and prepared to come out of the huddled corner, but then he heard noises coming from the hallway.
It seems someone has gone downstairs.
[Wait, he didn't run away!]
Chen Zhe held his breath, afraid to move.
Lin Yi moved to the corner of the stairs, chuckled, and then raised his gun again, pointing it at the doorway.
...
In the courtyard.
The two who chased after them saw the chair on the lawn and realized they had been tricked.
"We've been fooled by that kid! He's still on the second floor! Let's go back!!"
The two went back, but as soon as they appeared at the door, a red spot appeared on Ah Shui's forehead.
"not good!!!"
Ah Huo shouted and tried to push his brother away, but it was too late. With a gunshot, Ah Shui collapsed to the ground like a lump of mud and died instantly.
"Grass!!!"
Ah Huo raised his gun to fire, but the other person reacted faster. The next second, Ah Huo was shot in the chest, and a few seconds later, he was dead.
Lin Yi chuckled dismissively, walked over and kicked them to confirm that the two were dead, then turned back to look at the villa.
He had been searching for a long time, even using thermal imaging, but still couldn't find the person he was looking for.
He was certain that the other party was hiding in a corner of the villa, perhaps having blocked his devices. He had originally intended to spend more time searching for them.
But the sudden appearance of these two people ruined his plans. He picked up his lighter and went to the window.
Since we can't find it, let's just burn it.
He destroyed the villa's fire protection system.
After lighting the curtains, he came out and locked the door. He wasn't worried about any cameras nearby because he had already taken care of them before he came.
He came to the roadside, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he lit a cigarette and made sure the fire was fully lit before leaving. He was that cautious in his actions.
The weather was dry, and the fire quickly ignited, with thick smoke billowing into the dark sky, illuminating everything around it.
This villa is a detached house, quite a distance from the surrounding neighbors, so even if someone discovers it immediately, it won't be quick for them to call the police.
Lin Yi looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction, then stubbed out his cigarette before leaving with peace of mind.
...
At the top of the stairs, Chen Zhe felt thick smoke choking his lungs, and the raging fire spread rapidly in his direction.
"Damn it! What a vicious heart!"
Chen Zhe rushed to the kitchen, tore open his clothes, and used the tap to wet his mouth and nose, covering them with the wet fabric.
The fire is now very large, and it is impossible to extinguish it with water.
Chen Zhe could still run away, but the thought of Xie Yuhan still being in the villa made him unwilling to give up. He didn't care that the assassin would find him and shouted loudly in the villa.
"Xiaoyu!! Where are you?!"
Chen Zhe called out several times but received no response, and his heart sank to the bottom.
...
In the basement of the villa, Tang Zihao, Zhang Xinrui, Xie Yuhan, and Bao Hui hid in a small space.
If it weren't for Tang Zihao's bodyguard risking his life to protect them, they might all be dead now.
After the bodyguard brought them in, he went to face the assassin alone. He didn't return for a long time, so it seemed he was probably in grave danger. There was no signal here, so they couldn't call the police or contact anyone else.
Of these people, only Xie Yuhan was able to remain somewhat calm.
Seeing Bao Hui and Zhang Xinrui crying in fear, Xie Yuhan comforted them, saying, "Don't be afraid, we will definitely be saved."
Bao Hui cried, "How can we be saved? We've already searched the whole place, there isn't even a door here, how are we going to get out?"
"Yeah, Tang Zihao, you don't even know about your basement? Didn't you guys leave an exit when you built this basement?"
After they jumped in, the entrance was blocked by something like a stone door, which they couldn't open at all. They searched for a long time but couldn't find a way out.
Thick smoke poured in through the ventilation vents, and the group immediately realized something was wrong.
The basement space became stuffy and hot, and they all became anxious, even Xie Yuhan felt uneasy.
Just when they didn't know what to do, Xie Yuhan seemed to hear Chen Zhe's voice.
She quickly ran to the spot where she had jumped down and shouted.
"Chen Zhe!! We're here!!"
When Tang Zihao and the others heard Xie Yuhan's reaction, they rushed over anxiously.
"Yuhan, what are you shouting for? How could Chen Zhe be here?"
Zhang Xinrui asked.
“I just heard him, it sounded like he was calling me.”
The group listened carefully and indeed, they could hear a very faint sound coming from outside.
They all excitedly shouted along with Xie Yuhan.
But after shouting for more than ten minutes, there was no response from the door. The smoke in the room was getting thicker and thicker, and Bao Hui and Zhang Xinrui were choked and coughed violently.
She fainted shortly afterward.
Tang Zihao and Xie Yuhan were also in bad shape. Although they were still conscious, their bodies were weak. Thick smoke slowly entered their mouths and lungs through their noses and mouths. Xie Yuhan sat weakly on the ground.
She gave a bitter smile. She thought she had just hallucinated. Now it seemed that her grandfather had miscalculated and that she wouldn't live to be a hundred years old.
I will die here.
She slowly closed her eyes, and Chen Zhe's image flashed through her mind. Before, because of Bao Hui's words, she had struggled with her thoughts, thinking that once this matter was over, she would travel around with her grandfather and gradually fade away her connection with Chen Zhe.
But now she understands that if she had a choice before she died, she would want to have a good relationship, because only those who have experienced it have the right to say they have let go.
"Chen Zhe, our fate is shallow in this life. I hope I can meet you again in the next life."
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