The large black cloak was even more conspicuous in the daytime, and she fastened the hood to cover her entire face.
At that moment, another figure wearing the same cloak appeared. The two nodded silently and then split up to head towards the Yorozuya.
This second person should be the clone that Chuanliu encountered that day, the one arranged by Susan.
Chuanliu hid in the shadows, his eyes fixed on Susan.
After looking around, the latter deliberately avoided the attention of others, took a shortcut, bypassed the crowd, and arrived near the First Yorozuya.
Realizing his suspicions might soon be confirmed, Chuanliu quickly adjusted his breathing, remained calm, and continued to follow Susan.
However, at that moment, Susan suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Chuanliu's heart tightened, and he quickly hid in the shadows, cautiously observing the movements ahead.
A Stand resembling Susan appeared on the main road and walked straight towards the entrance of the First Yorozuya. The staff, who had been waiting there, immediately went to greet her and ushered her inside.
The real Susan, however, quietly circled around the alley to the back of the First Yorozuya.
Chuanliu quickly followed, wanting to find out what was going on.
Behind the building of the Yorozuya is a seemingly ordinary stone brick wall, covered with moss due to the erosion of time, and exuding a faint earthy smell.
Susan walked skillfully to the wall, gently tapped the sixth stone from the left, then the sixth stone from the top. She then stepped onto a shiny stone on the ground.
With a soft "crack," the stone beneath her feet suddenly loosened, and Susan stepped on it.
Immediately afterwards, a narrow door suddenly appeared in the stone wall on the right. The door was so well hidden that it could barely allow one person to pass through.
Susan looked around to make sure no one was nearby before cautiously stepping inside. As she entered the secret passage, the stone door closed automatically, fitting perfectly with the surrounding brickwork, leaving no trace of its presence.
Chuanliu waited patiently for a while, making sure there was no other movement around, before carefully following Susan's previous actions, opening the stone door again and slipping inside.
She tiptoed through the stone gate and found herself in the backyard of the First Yorozuya.
This place has been meticulously decorated in the style of a Chinese garden, with lush vegetation blocking the view within ten meters, making you feel as if you are in a secluded paradise.
The air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the faint sound of flowing water in the courtyard can be heard, giving a sense of tranquility and mystery. This is enough to show the owner's taste.
The stream flows forward along the stone-paved road, and soon you will see a road leading directly to the Yorozuya; enter through the winding path, and you will find the place where all the staff of the First Yorozuya live and rest.
Just then, she vaguely heard two people talking behind the artificial hill.
She cautiously approached the artificial hill, hiding in a corner, trying to slow her breathing so as not to be discovered. She pricked up her ears and listened carefully.
"But isn't this too conspicuous? Susan, people have been following our people for the past two days."
The voice came from the manager of the First Yorozuya.
"Don't worry, I know those people best. Even if they have suspicions, they won't force their way in."
Susan's voice came through, sounding very confident.
"Why don't you..."
The store manager's voice sounded somewhat hesitant.
"I know what I'm doing. Once we get to the City of Hearts, this problem won't exist."
Susan interrupted the other person.
“We can send another car.”
The store manager suggested.
"No, it's already quite conspicuous, I don't want to cause any more trouble."
Susan made a decision.
"Okay, we'll follow your instructions."
The store manager eventually compromised.
Upon hearing this, Chuanliu felt a surge of emotion.
It's obvious that the First Yorozuya and Susan are plotting something, and it's very likely related to Old Feng's move.
To outsiders, Lao Feng is just a madman, so why does he attract so much attention?
Moreover, the relationship between Susan and the store manager does not seem to be the absolute superior-subordinate one that Chuanliu originally imagined.
Their conversation seemed to carry a subtle sense of unfamiliarity, more like a collaborative relationship.
As Chuanliu was rapidly analyzing the conversation between Susan and the store manager in his mind, trying to find more clues, a sudden voice interrupted his thoughts.
She looked up and saw that a shop assistant who had just walked over had noticed her.
The shop assistant's eyes were filled with fear and confusion. He shouted in a panic:
"Who...who are you? What are you doing here?"
The shop assistant's shrill voice shattered the tranquility of the backyard.
This shout was like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly creating ripples.
Susan and the store manager abruptly stopped talking, their gazes shooting like sharp swords towards the direction of the stream.
The feeling of being watched by prey made Chuanliu's heart sink; she knew she had been exposed.
Without a moment's hesitation, Chuanliu reacted instantly. She shoved aside the stunned shop assistant and dashed towards the nearest main entrance like an arrow.
Following my memory, I walked through the lobby, which was still receiving guests, and the flow of people swept by like a gust of wind.
Ignoring the customers' questioning looks and dodging the shop assistants who came to stop her, she rushed out of the main entrance of the First Yorozuya and onto the bustling street.
Immediately afterwards, she took off her oversized suit, removed her mask, and casually tossed it into a trash can. Her movements were swift and efficient, as if she had practiced it a thousand times.
Then, she let her hair down, straightened the clothes that were originally wrapped inside, and quickly adjusted her breathing to gradually calm her heartbeat.
A calm smile appeared on her face, just like a passerby who had just strolled here.
Just then, Susan strode out of the store. Her eyes quickly scanned the crowd, as if searching for something.
Because Susan's actions couldn't be too obvious, she didn't make a big fuss. The store manager quietly instructed several employees to go outside the store and conduct a thorough search for a person dressed in all black and wearing a mask.
Just then, Susan heard a familiar voice calling her name.
"Sister Susan!"
She instinctively turned her head and saw the girl she had just seen the night before standing on the street, her face beaming with excitement, waving at her.
Susan immediately forced herself to regain her composure. She forced a smile and walked towards Chuanliu.
"Chuanliu? What are you doing here?"
Susan tried to keep her tone calm, as if the chase had never happened.
Chuanliu pretended not to know anything and replied with a smile, "I came out for a walk by myself this morning because I saw that Brother Qian Liu wasn't here."
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