After arranging the funerals for his brothers, Sun Qianfan left with a heavy heart and the surviving brothers.
They left silently, leaving behind only an empty villa and a mess, as if telling the story of the tragic event that had just occurred.
Outside the manor, the setting sun still shone brightly, and the vibrant flowers created a stark contrast with the desolate scene inside.
However, no one knew that this seemingly peaceful manor was already filled with the stench of death and decay.
At the same time, Jia holds two identity tokens in his hands—
"Square 5" and "Square 10" also mysteriously disappeared.
Chuanliu knew that it was Zhuiming who took away the two cards.
After Zhui Ming finished off everyone in the council hall, he disappeared without a trace. If one hadn't seen the corpses all over the ground, it would have been impossible to even be sure if the man had ever existed.
Chuanliu returned home alone and sat quietly on the spacious terrace.
Aunt Wu was busy with something and wasn't home.
She was all alone at home, so quiet that she could almost hear the air moving.
She gently opened her palm, and the playing cards in her hand gleamed in the sunlight.
— "Two of Diamonds", "Seven of Diamonds" and that WD special card.
The three cards seemed to come alive in her hands, twirling and flying with her movements, each turn and slide filled with rhythm.
In the blink of an eye, the three playing cards vanished like phantoms, leaving his palm empty, as if it were all just an illusion.
Now that Jia is dead, apart from the money, no one knows that she also possessed a priceless "7 of Diamonds".
A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.
This "7 of Diamonds" will probably not be available for the time being.
Chuanliu's right hand moved swiftly through his sleeve, the magician's technique both skillful and mysterious.
Immediately afterwards, a "2 of Diamonds" reappeared between her slender fingers, as if it had never left.
She stared at the card.
She knew the game was beginning to change.
The sunlight shone on my face, making me feel warm and cozy.
Perhaps because he had been under too much stress lately, Chuanliu suddenly felt sleepy after relaxing for a while.
She raised her hands and stretched out a big yawn on the terrace.
Chuanliu dared not let his guard down. Although Jia was dead, this matter was not over yet.
Next, it seems even more people will be entering the game...
The next day, Qian Chuan sent someone to invite Chuan Liu to his home for a gathering.
Qian Chuan sat in the study, his expression serious and helpless. He looked at Chuan Liu, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, as if trying to decipher her innermost thoughts.
What exactly are you thinking?
Qian Chuan finally spoke, his voice revealing deep doubt and confusion.
He suspected that Chuanliu might be hiding something from him, and he also suspected that she might be planning something, but he never expected that he would suddenly receive news of Jia Zuowei's death.
Chuanliu looked at Qianchuan with an innocent expression and said softly:
"Haven't you heard? I'm the one who was betrayed. I didn't do anything."
Her tone seemed to carry a hint of grievance and helplessness, as if she were truly an innocent victim.
However, Qian Chuan was not fooled by her expression.
"Stop wearing that innocent look on your face. I know you too well. Tell me! What exactly happened?"
The man's tone was a bit fierce, but it concealed a doting affection that even he himself couldn't perceive.
He knew Chuanliu's personality well and felt from the beginning that there was something wrong with the man who suddenly appeared, and it was impossible for Chuanliu to be completely oblivious.
Qian Chuan leaned against the corner of the table, his hands gently clasped in front of his chest. Although his brows were furrowed, he was no longer as serious and tense as before.
Chuanliu's eyes widened, and a smile began to appear in his voice:
"Hey, Brother Qian Liu, can you be a little nicer? I'm a victim of emotional distress, after all."
Qian Chuan shook his head helplessly. He had already seen through Chuan Liu's trick, but he did not expose it. In fact, he had already made a judgment in his heart.
This is definitely part of a deal between Xu Zhi and Chuanliu, but he is unaware of the specific details and purpose.
"If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine, just don't lead me astray."
The man snorted, casually tapped the girl on the head, and turned to walk towards the bookshelf.
He took out a small notebook from a hidden compartment, handed it to Chuanliu, and said:
"I'm unlucky to have an ally like you. Here, this is what you wanted."
A look of surprise lit up the girl's eyes, and she said quipped:
"He truly is my good brother; he's so efficient!"
Qian Chuan's lips curled slightly. "I don't deserve it."
Neither of them mentioned Jia Zuowei again, and their silent exchange contained a unique tacit understanding.
Chuanliu opened the booklet, and what came into view was information about all the official residents of the Cube City.
Each person's name was clearly listed on it.
"Square 3" Ma Hu: 31 years old, arrived on the island 6 years ago; Occupation: Unemployed; Crime: Fraudulently targeting the elderly...
"Cube 4" Li Si: 49 years old, 8 years on the island; Occupation: Mine foreman; Crime: Embezzlement of public funds...
"Square 5" Wang Wu: 67 years old, 9 years on the island; Occupation: Retired; Charge: Community pyramid scheme...
"Square 6" Money String: 27 years old, 2 years since arriving on the island; Occupation: Broker.
The information about the man, Qianchuan, ended abruptly after describing his profession. Chuanliu raised an eyebrow at the man and joked:
"What? You're even hiding some from me?"
The former touched his nose and looked to the side, "Huh?"
Chuanliu leaned closer to the man's face, pointed to the words in the notebook, and said with great interest, "It's okay if you forgot to write it down. You can tell me in person, it's the same."
Not to be outdone, Qian Chuan stepped closer, bent down, and whispered to the girl:
"It's not a blind date, why should I write down my information for you? Or... how about the female guest tells you about yourself?"
Chuanliu's momentum weakened slightly, and he took a step back. "No, no, no, Brother Qian has already taken good care of me. How could I be so insensible?"
Before the man could respond, the girl buried her head in her book again.
"Square 7" Car Tyrant: 48 years old, 7 years on the island; Occupation: Car mechanic; Crime: Car theft...
"8 of Diamonds" Hong Qiankun: 57 years old, has been on the island for 17 years; Occupation: Factory owner; Crime: Manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods...
Xu Zhi, nicknamed "Square Nine": 34 years old, arrived on the island 4 years ago; Occupation: Winery owner; Crime: Manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods...
"Square 10" Jia Zuowei: 59 years old, 15 years on the island; Occupation: Leader; Crime: Human trafficking...
Looking at these familiar names, the river flows silently.
Who could have imagined that by the time they saw these detailed information, they would already be gone?
Chuanliu flipped through the pages one by one.
However, she paused when she scrolled to the information about the higher-ups in the Block City.
She picked up the last few pages of the notebook and showed them to Qian Chuan.
"Brother Qian Liu, can you explain what this means?"
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