bracelet
Sun Qian sighed silently. Without turning around, he knew that the person behind him was definitely staring at that woman.
100 meters, 50 meters, 20 meters, getting closer and closer—
He saw the magnified astonishment in the woman's eyes, and for a moment, a crack appeared in her shimmering gaze.
The next second, the person behind him passed him and strode forward.
"Gu Nan."
The footsteps didn't stop, and Gu Nan subconsciously turned around to look behind her. Walbus was even more crazy than before she left Ulm, actually chasing people with a gun in the street.
The distance between them wasn't large, and she was slightly out of breath: "Let's talk next time... Hey, what are you doing!"
Caught off guard, Gu Nan's wrist was suddenly gripped by Lu Yushi, his fingertips gripping her with the force of a vise. Gu Nan struggled for a moment but couldn't pull her hand away. Her consciousness faded, and her pupils suddenly contracted.
In Ulm, everyone was eager to befriend Valbus.
She swallowed unconsciously, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned pale.
She cast aside all thoughts of conspiracy and manipulation; she had only one thought at that moment.
—Staying alive is the most important thing.
Without thinking, he held his breath, concentrated all his strength in his foot, and kicked at Lu Yushi.
It contains a ruthless intent to kill with a single blow.
Lu Yushi withdrew his gaze from behind her, grabbed her arm and led her into the Rose Mansion. His movements were fluid and effortless, completely ignoring her sudden attack. He simply turned slightly to the side, using his calf to deftly deflect most of the force that should have hit his thigh.
A gust of air swept past, causing the well-tailored trouser legs to sway gently.
"Bang!"
A muffled thud exploded, carrying with it an unyielding sense of malevolence.
Gu Nan looked up blankly, unable to tell whether the muffled sound was the heavy mansion door closing or the sound of her full-force blow hitting Lu Yushi's shinbone.
Seeing that Lu Yushi's expression was normal, I felt slightly relieved.
With her wrist freed, she unconsciously rubbed her wrist bones and hummed softly, "I'm sorry."
He tried to comfort himself, thinking that in that situation, anyone's first reaction would be to kill the person in his way and run for their life.
Another idea began to emerge.
—Lu Yushi seemed to treat her quite well, because she felt guilty and would subconsciously think the worst of people.
Lu Yushi stared at her for a long time, his voice low and deep: "Walbus?"
"You know him?" Gu Nan shut up awkwardly after that. Who in Ulm wouldn't know Varbus?
She silently turned around, her index finger and thumb lightly pinching together, lifting a corner of the blinds. Light and shadow filtered through the gap, magnifying the unease on her face.
It seems that Walbus has mobilized the entire forces of Ulm, surrounding the Rose Mansion completely, with everyone looking ferocious and menacing.
"What grudge do you hold?" Lu Yushi stood behind her, his gaze fixed on her as if it were rooted to the spot.
Gu Nan seemed not to hear, lowered the blinds, strolled to the coffee table, and casually picked up a cup to gulp down water.
The footsteps outside the door grew clearer, and rough conversation could be heard from time to time.
The silence spread, lengthening each lingering second.
"What a coincidence, you're here too." She paused, took a few steps to stand in front of Lu Yushi, and stepped onto the high stool behind him with one foot. The sole of her shoe made a short, sharp sound as it hit the wooden stool. She leaned forward, maintaining her nonchalant expression, and tilted her head as if testing the waters, saying, "Want me to stay for half an hour, boyfriend?"
Lu Yushi did not speak, but looked down at her.
A scrutinizing gaze fell upon her, and Gu Nan rubbed her nose uncomfortably, a hint of disappointment flashing across her face that she herself didn't even notice. She patted Lu Yushi's shoulder casually and said, "Just kidding, I'm leaving."
It's one thing to not sit idly by and wait for death.
If Valbus finds out that she is with Lu Yushi, it will probably implicate Lu Yushi.
Gu Nan's eyes darkened. If she didn't need Lu Yushi's help, she shouldn't cause him any trouble.
Seizing the opportunity, he deftly opened the window on the opposite side, braced his left hand on the windowsill, and gripped the window handle with his right hand, ready to jump down.
Sun Qian gasped in surprise, but the moment she let go, Lu Yushi had already pulled Gu Nan back by the collar, and as he turned around, he also drew the curtains.
Before Gu Nan could recover from the sudden turn of events, the next second, a warm, slightly heavy bracelet slid onto her wrist.
The black beads are polished smooth, with a warm and delicate feel, making it difficult to discern their texture.
"This is?"
Sun Qian stared at the bracelet, opening and closing his mouth repeatedly, but swallowing the words that were about to come out. In the end, under Lu Yushi's gaze, he didn't say anything.
"Take her down below."
"ah?"
Two question marks on their faces.
Lu Yushi ignored their surprise and said calmly, "Go to Aishe to find Jingxun after you leave."
Gu Nan nodded blankly, reached out and lightly touched the bracelet, and asked, "Is this a token?"
The air was still for a few seconds, and no one answered.
Lu Yushi continued to instruct Sun Qian, "If it's inconvenient for Jing Xun, take her to Hamburg for a connecting flight." He paused, then finally turned his gaze back to Gu Nan, "Is there anything else in Ulm?"
Gu Nan stared blankly at him, then subconsciously shook her head.
Lu Yushi nodded and said to Sun Qian, "You...go back to China with her."
“Me?” Sun Qian pursed his lips. He had just started to deal with the matter of the branch company’s second production line. After he left, Lu Yushi was all alone. He suggested, “I will see Miss Gu off at the airport before I go back to Ulm.”
"No need." Lu Yushi suddenly raised his hand, precisely stopping Gu Nan's movement as she was about to take off the bracelet. The force was just enough to immobilize Gu Nan. "Go ahead."
Body heat returned to her palm, feeling warm to the touch. Gu Nan stared at the bracelet, puzzled: "Wait, what is the purpose of this bracelet?"
She had seen Qiu Jingxun with Lu Yushi more than once, and she had communicated with Qiu Jingxun. Why would she need to entrust a token to help him?
Lu Yushi did not answer, but calmly withdrew his hand, his fingertips lightly touching the ball bearing as he left, his tone calm but unquestionable: "Wear it."
"...You have to tell me how to use it." Gu Nan muttered softly, rubbing the bracelet.
The only person who can keep her in check is her aunt, but she and her aunt rarely see each other. Most of the time, she makes her own decisions and is used to doing things her own way. She has never been able to accept a commanding tone from others.
Ultimately, he relied on Lu Yushi's help, so his unwillingness to speak out made him seem rather weak.
Lu Yushi didn't seem to have any intention of answering her questions. He stared at her intently. She frowned, looked up with a face full of doubt, and felt that although Lu Yushi's gaze was on her, it was as if he was looking through her and looking at something else.
Gu Nan thought to herself, could it be that Lu Yushi really did have a white moonlight he couldn't have, someone who looked similar to her? All her doubts suddenly became clear. No wonder Lu Yushi was so tolerant no matter how much she caused trouble. She should really thank that white moonlight she had never met.
Suddenly, a rapid knocking broke the gradually stagnant air in the room. The three of them looked towards the door at the same time. Gu Nan took a deep breath, turned around first, grabbed Lu Yushi's hand and squeezed it, her gaze firm, and said, "I will definitely thank you later."
And your beloved, your great benefactor!
She lightly nudged Sun Qian, who was still in a daze, and said, "Let's go."
The two went downstairs one after the other. Sun Qian looked back every few steps, his expression worried. Gu Nan followed behind him, unable to see the hesitation on his face, but she could see that he stopped every two steps. He stopped five times on two flights of stairs. Finally, she couldn't help but say in a low voice, "Your reaction makes me feel like a mistress, trying to break you two up."
Sun Qian: "..."
"The boss has very important work to do in Ulm."
Gu Nan couldn't help but feel a bit curious about him: "Why are you so devoted to Lu Yushi?"
Sun Qian rolled her eyes, seemingly unwilling to communicate with her.
Gu Nan shrugged. Perhaps it was her presence that caused Lu Yushi more trouble?
“Just take me out of Rose Mansion, you don’t need to go find Qiu Jingxun. This thing…” She didn’t know what the bracelet was for, and her subconscious told her she shouldn’t accept it. “Give it back to Lu Yushi.”
As she was about to take off the bracelet, Sun Qian quickly pressed it back down for her.
Gu Nan: ?
Sun Qian rubbed the tip of her nose and whispered, "The boss won't let you pick them."
Gu Nan stared at him for a long time with a complicated expression, then muttered, "Are you sick?"
Sun Qian stopped in his tracks, glanced back at her, and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
I thought to myself, how could I be sicker than my boss?
His gaze drifted from the bracelet, but he said nothing in the end. He turned and walked quickly to the door of the storage room, took out the key from behind the picture frame, and opened the door.
With a click, the rusty padlock was opened.
Pushing open the door, a musty smell mixed with dust immediately hit them, and the two instinctively raised their hands to disperse the moldy smell in the air.
Gu Nan covered her mouth and nose with one hand, unable to stop coughing violently.
Sun Qian was surprised that Gu Nan could be so delicate. He stood by her side with his hands behind his back, waiting for her to calm down.
Gu Nan coughed harder and harder, almost unable to straighten up. Her fingertips, which were supporting her against the wall, curled up unconsciously. Her cheeks turned red, and tears even welled up in the corners of her eyes.
"you……"
Gu Nan waved her hands repeatedly, her voice hoarse: "No."
After saying just two words, I felt the smell penetrating my lungs and heart, and physiological tears streamed down my cheeks and onto the ground.
Sun Qian stared at her with a complicated expression, then silently went back, brought her a damp towel, and handed it to her. Only then did his coughing subside slightly.
"The Valbus men have already entered; we need to hurry."
Gu Nan took a deep breath over the wet towel, not bothering to wipe away the tears that had welled up in her eyes, and complained, "Has no one passed through this cellar for hundreds of lifetimes?"
“There must have been several hundred rats and cockroaches.” Sun Qian retorted irritably, then strode into the depths of the storage room, bent down to lift the wooden planks of the cellar, and went down the ladder. The dark entrance was just big enough for two adults to pass through.
Hearing the chaotic footsteps upstairs, Gu Nan took a deep breath and held it, then walked into the entrance, using a sarcastic remark to relieve the discomfort in her head: "Your boss has a pretty high level of security awareness, like a rabbit with three burrows? There aren't any other entrances in this building, are there?"
Sun Qian turned around again, opened his mouth a second time, but remained silent once more.
Gu Nan found it boring; the pungent smell not only bothered her nose and throat but also made her eyes uncomfortable. She blinked hard, braced herself against the wall with one hand, and tried to take large steps, but she always kept a considerable distance from Sun Qian.
"Hey... slow down."
Sun Qian paused for a moment, then said helplessly, "Miss Gu, the boss won't last much longer. We need to hurry."
Gu Nan wiped away her tears: "He's leaving, he's leaving. You have to believe in your boss, he can definitely do it."
Sun Qian turned around for the third time, but opened his mouth without making a sound.
"What exactly are you trying to say?" Gu Nan finally snapped.
"The boss has a grudge against Walbus," Sun Qian couldn't help but say.
"Oh," Gu Nan said, walking forward with her head down, but halfway there she realized something was wrong. "What?"
Sun Qian clenched his fist and recounted to Gu Nan in a rapid-fire manner how Walbus of Production Line 2 had become enemies with Lu Yushi.
“The boss won’t bow down to Walbus, so it won’t last long. It’s not as safe as we thought. We need to go to Aisher to find Qiu Shao first. If he’s not available, it will be safer to go to Hamburg.”
"I..." Gu Nan tightened her knuckles as she gripped the wall, took a breath, and without saying a word, took off the bracelet and handed it to Sun Qian.
"Here you go, I have somewhere to go, no need to trouble Qiu Jingxun."
Sun Qian stared at the bracelet without moving.
"Take it."
"This is not a token."
"Huh?" Gu Nan rubbed her temples, suspecting that the toxic gas in the cellar was too much and was seriously affecting her thinking.
"This is a bracelet that Mr. Kang obtained for his boss to bring him peace and safety."
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