misfortune
Their soft lips touched, and their teeth bumped against the inside of their mouths. Perhaps because they were too shocked, Su Jibai's pupils dilated, and he forgot to resist.
A wet sensation on his lips, followed by a sudden sharp pain, flashed through Su Jibai's mind: on the Ferris wheel, on the rooftop, under the swing, and by Swan Lake...
After letting go of him, Wen Yan smiled, her eyes lingering on Su Jibai's face. "This seems to be the first time I've kissed you first, and you haven't even remembered. It's such a pity."
Su Jibai stared at his unrestrained laughter, speechless for a long time before finally saying, "Are we really... a couple?"
Wen Yan nodded and raised an eyebrow. "You remember now?"
Su Jibai's cheeks flushed slightly, her gaze wandering. "Just a little bit."
"I didn't expect you to be so innocent even with amnesia." Wen Yan stared at him with a teasing look, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.
Su Jibai stood there, unsure whether to go forward or backward, at a loss for what to do.
Wen Yan took pity on him and hooked his chin, "I won't tease you anymore, let's go home."
The iron gate made a crisp sound. After Wen Yan left, Su Jibai touched his chin, still feeling a slight itch.
After coming down from the rooftop, Wenyan was in a great mood, humming a little tune unconsciously, and her steps became much lighter.
During the winter break, he was busy looking for Ji Weixuan's location and could only forcibly divert his attention from Su Jibai.
He had thought Su Jibai would regain his memories on his own like the previous two times, but this morning was a real disappointment. Now, Su Jibai can only remember bits and pieces; he'll eventually remember everything.
After searching for Ji Weixuan for a month, they initially checked all of Long Hui's residences and properties but found nothing. Then, Wen Ling began searching the houses in the suburbs.
After a week of undercover investigation, a lead was finally found.
Wenling showed the picture in her hand to Wenyan. It was a blurry profile picture, but you could vaguely make out that it was Ji Weixuan. "Some villagers reported that there might be some shady business going on in a remote house. They said that they often hear strange noises coming from inside, and occasionally they see bloodstains in the woods behind the house. No one used to live in this house. People just came to clean it regularly. But in the last month, they have noticed that clothes are often hanging outside."
"The detective said they were very aware of counter-surveillance and rarely went out. When they went out to shop, an auntie would do it for them. Based on the clothes hanging outside, it was inferred that there were probably four or five men inside."
Wen Yan took the documents and looked at them. The house was simple in appearance and had a yard in the back, which was probably used to raise chickens and ducks. Now, there was only a rack for drying clothes, and there were very few signs of life.
Wen Ling said, "The Long family has already checked all the work records of the Long family bodyguards, and the company run by Long Hui has also been taken over by Long Lingtian. No one in the entire S City will provide Ji Weixuan with any more help."
“Then it can only be his father,” Wen Yan’s expression suddenly changed, her eyes filled with complex emotions. “He’s been smuggled in again, so this time there probably isn’t just a human.”
Wen Ling's heart sank slightly, and she lowered her voice, "You mean they're smuggling?"
Wen Yan nodded. "Without Long Hui, he's practically all alone in S City. What's there to worry about? Someone as reckless as him will probably take a gamble."
Wen Ling picked up her phone. "I'll talk to the Long family and tell them to prepare as soon as possible."
Wen Yan returned to her room, still wondering what Ji Weixuan would do. He had been planning for so long, he must still be thinking of a way to escape unscathed. He probably wouldn't use a gun unless absolutely necessary.
He told Liu Xirou the news and told her to prepare herself mentally.
Liu Xirou said gently, "Okay, Ayan, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, her eyes suddenly darkened. After standing still for a moment, she went downstairs and said to her parents, who were cooking, "Dad, Mom, I've made up my mind. Let's go abroad."
The next day, Liu Xirou said goodbye to her classmates in class. Her usually smiling eyes showed sadness. Liu Xirou spoke slowly and softly, "Due to my parents' job change, I will be going to the US in a few days. I still vividly remember the welcome party before winter break. Thank you all so much for your concern and blessings. I will miss you all when I get to the US."
Her words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, creating ripples on a calm lake.
After Liu Xirou stepped down from the podium, her classmates, who were close to her, said goodbye sadly. They made her promise repeatedly that she would keep in touch with them before she reluctantly left.
Mo, Sang, and Lin felt inexplicably uncomfortable. Shouldn't they be happy that Liu Xirou left them? Why did they feel sad?
After a brief moment of surprise, Wen Yan also offered her blessings to Liu Xirou for her sudden decision to go abroad.
Although Liu Xirou's departure abroad will definitely affect the progress of the mission, what is more important than life? Ji Weixuan's crazy actions have always made her live in fear, so it would be good for her to go to a place away from his sphere of influence.
The most urgent task now is to capture Ji Weixuan and, ideally, make him disappear from Liu Xirou's world forever.
Long Chen was so shocked that he stood frozen in place, like a statue, his gaze fixed on the podium for a long time.
As her boyfriend, he wasn't the first person to know she was leaving.
He lowered his gaze, slowly and heavily rose, and his low spirits were palpable as his classmates avoided him.
Long Chen walked to Liu Xirou's side, his voice low and hoarse, "Xirou, you're leaving, why didn't you tell me? You knew I wouldn't stop you from leaving."
Liu Xirou stood up and looked him straight in the eye. Her calm eyes stung Long Chen's heart. She said, "Achen, I know you will support my leaving, but you can't accept it, can you? Let's talk about it alone later."
She touched Long Chen's cheek and smiled, "Don't be sad, maybe I'll be back soon?"
The news that Liu Xirou was going abroad quickly spread throughout the school. People on the forum were discussing it enthusiastically, and many people came to hang out outside the classroom, wanting to see how the person involved and her boyfriend would react.
Back in his seat, Long Chen's face was as somber and gloomy as a rainy day. If they were in China, he could visit her every few days, but now that he was abroad, how many times a year could he see her?
Although Liu Xirou said she might come back soon, Long Chen knew that this was just to comfort himself.
Ji Weixuan.
The name flashed through Long Chen's mind, his heart burning with rage, his eyes revealing a chilling intent. He clenched his teeth, and the muscles in his face twitched incessantly.
As long as he is removed, Xirou will not go abroad, and they will not be separated.
Long Chen took out his phone and walked outside.
Seeing Long Chen's crazed expression, Su Jibai was worried and followed behind him.
Once they reached a secluded spot, Long Chen stopped. He held his phone to his ear, his gaze fixed on the distance. "Wang Qi, has Ji Weixuan made any move?"
Wang Qi is the head of the Long family's bodyguards, specifically in charge of reconnaissance and command. The person on the phone said, "No, they haven't gone out these past few days. They've been holed up inside, and even the unusual noises the villagers mentioned have stopped."
Long Chen: "Alright, since they're still here, we'll take men to surround them tomorrow."
Wang Qi said with difficulty, "Young Master, Ji Weixuan probably really has a gun. If we act rashly, it may cause panic among the nearby villagers. At that time, not only will the police come, but the company's reputation and stock price will also be affected."
Long Chen's voice turned cold. "I want you to help the police take them down in one fell swoop. If Ji Weixuan really is carrying a gun, that would be an even bigger crime. Based on his previous intentional kidnapping and assault, he deserves a life sentence."
A cold smile appeared on his face. If Ji Weixuan resisted while being surrounded, it wouldn't be bad if he were shot dead by a sniper.
Wang Qi forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry, young master, I still need to consult with President Long."
Long Chen was instantly filled with rage, wishing he could smash the phone in his hand.
Su Jibai advised, "Calm down and don't act impulsively. Now that you know the other side has a gun, you need to be even more careful to avoid any casualties. If Liu Xirou knew you were so anxious because of her, she would also feel guilty."
Ji Weixuan was, after all, a former mafia boss, and now he wears the guise of a civilized person; who knows what underhanded tricks he might have up his sleeve? Right now, all they know is that Ji Weixuan is in that house with four or five bodyguards; they know nothing else about him.
He was still considered half a member of the Long family. If it really came to a lose-lose situation, there would be plenty of people who would want to reap the benefits.
“You’re right,” Long Chen took a deep breath after thinking through the pros and cons, his eyes gradually clearing. “This matter needs to be considered carefully. I’ll discuss it with my parents when I get home.”
Xirou, leaving this place may be your best choice.
The table was emptied inside and out. Liu Xirou packed her things into a large box, took one last reluctant look at the contents, and then sealed it with tape.
"Just leave it here for now. A scrap collector will come to collect it tomorrow."
She looked at Long Chen standing beside her and smiled, "Let's go."
For a while after school, there were only a few people scattered around the school, the roads were deserted, and the cosmos flowers along the roadside trembled in the wind.
After walking out the back door, Liu Xirou lowered her head and said, "Achen, are you upset that I didn't tell you about this sooner?"
If Long Chen had just learned about this that morning, he would definitely have said yes. He forced a smile and said, "No, I know you have your reasons. Once you're in the US, remember to message me often."
“However,” Long Chen stopped in his tracks, “I also believe we will meet again soon.”
Liu Xirou smiled and said, "I hope you won't blame me later."
A look of confusion crossed Long Chen's eyes. "What do you mean?"
"You'll find out soon enough." Liu Xirou hugged him, listening to his strong heartbeat.
Long Chen hugged her back, temporarily forgetting to think about that ambiguous statement.
A screeching sound of brakes rang out, and two black SUVs pulled up to the side of the road. The doors were flung open, and five burly men rushed toward them.
Caught off guard, Long Chen quickly shielded Liu Xirou behind him, his brows furrowed as he watched them warily.
The five men did not answer him, but surrounded them and pressed them closer.
Another car quietly arrived from behind, and three bodyguards climbed out, their eyes fixed intently on the two tense men in front.
The classroom was empty. When Wen Yan returned from the restroom, Liu Xirou was nowhere to be seen. He felt lost and disappointed. She was gone before he could even say goodbye properly.
Sighing, she lowered her head to pack her things, when she caught a glimpse of a canvas bag out of the corner of her eye. It was the one Liu Xirou often carried, and her phone was still there.
Did you forget to take it?
Wen Yan was carrying the bag, intending to deliver it to her house, when she turned around and saw Su Jibai standing at the door.
Why haven't you gone home yet?
Seeing that he still looked unnatural and his eyes were darting around, Su Jibai said, "I'm waiting for Achen."
Waiting for Long Chen? Wen Yan suddenly remembered that Liu Xirou had said this morning that she wanted to talk to Long Chen.
Where are they?
"back door."
Watching Wen Yan's departing figure, a voice suddenly popped into Su Jibai's mind, "Should I follow her?"
He shook his head, deciding against it; he still didn't know how to face Wenyan.
Wen Yan walked a while after leaving the school before she saw their backs. Seeing them hugging each other, she didn't want to disturb them.
Just then, several burly men suddenly got out of the car and rushed towards them. Having experienced many ups and downs, Wen Yan naturally knew what was going on, so she quickly took out her phone and sent the location to her brother again.
Inside the car, Ji Weixuan saw Wen Yan hiding through the window. He smiled coldly and said, "Catch that little mouse hiding in the back too."
The sound reached the bodyguards' ears simultaneously, and the three bodyguards who originally planned to flank and ambush him instantly and silently flashed behind Wen Yan. By the time he realized what was happening and tried to resist, it was already too late.
A swift chop to the neck struck, and Wen Yan immediately lost consciousness.
The situation was similar on the other side. In just three minutes, Long Chen had already knocked out five well-trained bodyguards. Liu Xirou glanced at Long Chen worriedly, but did not resist much and was also knocked out.
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