While the fire broke out in the backyard storage room, the chaos in the front yard also shifted.
The guards in the secret room, repelled by the stench, dared not leave easily, so someone started a blower, attempting to dispel the stench.
A thin figure, who had somehow hidden behind a safe, was instantly propelled out of the secret room, safe and all, by the force of the blower.
Guards: "???" Long Sijia had been hiding in the secret room for quite some time during the chaos, unnoticed by anyone. The blower had simply carried away the half-ton safe… Inside were all the Wang family's secret ledgers!
Who would have thought someone could move a safe! How much power could a mere blower possibly have? How did they manage to borrow that power? Even Newton would rise from his coffin! The guards froze for a moment, then shouted and chased after him: "Mr. Wang! Mr. Wang! Someone stole the safe!" The chaotic crowd chasing Zhong Yi and the others outside stopped in astonishment, watching as a safe floated leisurely in mid-air, drifting towards the edge of the villa fence.
However, the wind had died down.
Long Sijia: "Holy crap?"
How could there be no wind on a perfectly fine autumn night…
He tumbled down, clutching a safe four times his weight.
Wang Xiangdong laughed heartily, his expression twisted as he watched Long Sijia fall towards the tip of the iron fence: "You think your only ability is wind manipulation?"
Everyone suddenly understood.
Wang Xiangdong's ability was true wind control, reaching the level of influencing or even stopping the wind within a certain area! It was just a pity he couldn't seem to go against the wind, otherwise Long Sijia would have been carried back by the wind.
But now it was even worse; Long Sijia was falling right above the fence, and this blow would surely pierce him!
But then Zhong Yi casually pulled out a round paper fan from one of those freebies advertised for infertility treatments on the street, and with a "whoosh," he flicked it.
Using this slight breeze, Long Sijia moved with ease, gliding over the fence in a single bound.
Wang Xiangdong was stunned for a moment, then roared, "What are you all standing there for! Draw your gun and shoot him!"
Wang Xiangdong hadn't originally wanted to use a gun, fearing things would escalate and become unmanageable. But now he had no choice. The contents of the safe Long Sijia had taken were too important; if they fell into the hands of the police, a charge of using a gun wouldn't be much more serious…
A group of security guards all drew their guns, pointing them at Long Sijia outside.
Lights came on in the night.
Outside, shadowy figures of police officers were everywhere, all pointing their guns at the villa.
Lin Wuyang, having gathered Long Sijia and the safe behind a tree, let out a long sigh: "Now that we have these things, if I don't uproot this cancer from Nanjiang, I'm not Lin!"
The fire in the backyard began to spread, illuminating Wang Xiangdong's gloomy face: "Lin Wuyang, you think you've won? Do you know how much trouble you've caused?"
Lin Wuyang shouted: "That's nothing! At least Nanjiang has won by putting you all in jail!"
…The police methodically arrested people and extinguished the fire in batches, rescuing Tiezhen and two groups of people from the fire and taking them away separately, busily working.
The people in the dark room didn't like dealing with the police and all hid towards the back door to find Zhang Qiren.
They wanted to settle scores with Zhang Qiren.
Chu Ge, at this time, had taken Hai Dongqing to find Lin Wuyang to turn himself in, but they were separated by the chaos and didn't see him.
Panda and his gang stormed up to Zhang Qiren, only to find a dejected face: "You're here to cause me trouble? Hmm, Rong Fu was hired by me. I only told them to beat you up, I never expected him to use a knife... And Chef Jin, I didn't even send him, he went himself... It just goes to show that hiring these uncontrollable wolves will backfire, the Wang family is an example, and so am I... If you're still angry, go ahead and beat me up, I won't fight back." Panda and Wan Zijun exchanged bewildered glances. This boss had previously given them the impression of being sinister and ruthless, with an open and aggressive edge, so why was he like this today...? Even just now, he was ruthless, setting fires without hesitation, a born killer. Could it be that this kind of person became dejected just because he lost a robbery? "It can't be that bad..."
This appearance actually calmed down the anger of the people in the dark room, who were already eager for revenge. They looked at each other for a long time before Wan Zijun, the most seriously injured, spoke on behalf of everyone: "Forget it, what's wrong with beating you up? You rich people can give us some money for nutrition, and that'll be our reward for this operation. We'll call it even."
Zhang Qiren said listlessly, "Okay, I'll pay you back later."
Zhong Yi looked at Zhang Qiren thoughtfully. He didn't know about Zhang Qiren and Yueying's affair, but he thought of something else: "Feeling like you've been tricked by your father again? There's no need to lose heart. This doesn't seem like the Zhang Qiren I know."
Zhang Qiren paused. His lost inspiration began to rekindle, and he frowned, saying, "Didn't Father only stand by because he knew Yue... knew the police were coming?"
"Then at least he would have given you a warning," Zhong Yi sighed. "I think your father's thinking is somewhat contradictory. He might not really care whether you live or die. Don't blame me for stirring things up."
Zhang Qiren said, "Whether you're stirring things up or not, these words mean nothing to me. I only have one path, and I can only continue down it."
Zhong Yi said, "You should also realize that the environment is not right for you to do what you want in China. This path is blocked. The more capable you are, the faster you'll die."
Zhang Qiren frowned at him.
Zhong Yi said in a low voice, "Chong'er is safe abroad."
Zhang Qiren's dejected mood vanished instantly, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. Zhong Yi had already leisurely led his men away.
Over there, Chu Ge handed the gyrfalcon to Lin Wuyang, who was also dumbfounded: "Now I know, you were the one who did the wall-penetrating man."
Well, if my wife did it, then I guess I did it. Chu Ge readily accepted, grinning, "So, shouldn't you give me a bigger reward for my act of bravery? Speaking of which, the reward for catching that wanted criminal hasn't arrived yet. What's the efficiency?"
"I'll follow up later, but I'll definitely be too busy to help you follow up. It depends on your luck." Lin Wuyang sized up the gyrfalcon: "Surrender? Meritorious service?"
The gyrfalcon looked at Chu Ge expectantly. Chu Ge nodded: "You could say that."
Although he hadn't really played a significant role this time, wouldn't throwing a punch at the anvil count?
Well, at least he knocked the box out, preventing it from being destroyed by him. At least he felt he had contributed to punishing evil, had a sense of participation, instead of just lying at home waiting for news… at least he felt at ease.
Otherwise, what's the point of practicing the Golden Bell Shield?
Lin Wuyang's line, "At least Nanjiang won," was so inspiring! He was part of it, and felt honored.
He'd also unexpectedly gained a month's research access to that small metal box… He suspected his parents had pulled some strings? It was strange; these departments were supposed to be very strict, not allowing favoritism. Chu Ge had never received any special treatment in his life… Maybe it was because the person in charge, Yueying, was an acquaintance, making things easier?
He wanted to ask Yueying more questions, but she was nowhere to be found. This girl must have undergone some kind of special training; she was becoming increasingly cold and aloof… Even more tragically, she hadn't even glanced at Zhang Qiren; the hatred was palpable.
Qiren, I really can't help you with this. Good luck.
Chu Ge shook his head, feeling there was nothing more for him to do here, and wanted to go home to catch up on sleep. Then he remembered he'd spent most of the night working on this; what about updating tomorrow?
So writing a book and being a martial arts master are definitely incompatible!
Thinking about having to stop updating again after just one break, Chu Ge's face changed. He quickly left the Wang family villa halfway up the mountain and rushed to the main road at the foot of the mountain to flag down a car. At this moment, nothing is more important than writing!
Just as he reached the mountainside, he saw Qiu Wuji standing with her hands behind her back on the cliff edge under the moonlight, quietly watching him.
She was still dressed in ancient attire, her robes fluttering in the autumn breeze under the moonlight, as if she wanted to ride the wind and return home.
Her eyes, like autumn water, were fixed on him, seemingly with a hint of resentment, yet also a touch of joy.
"You...how did you get out?" Chu Ge rushed forward, both surprised and delighted, instinctively wanting to hug her.
He really missed her.
Even though they had only been separated for two days.
At this moment, writing was nothing compared to Qiu Qiu!
But when he reached her, his arms were outstretched, yet he hesitated, too timid to embrace her, and awkwardly lowered them.
Qiu Wuji looked at his hands, pursed her lips, but then took his hand and they walked down the mountain side by side.
She murmured, "I couldn't get out in time... I stayed inside for a whole extra day. Chu Ge, during that day, I truly understood what it meant to... feel like an eternity." Chu Ge's heart stirred, and he turned to look at her profile.
Qiu Wuji lowered her head slightly, gazing at the moonlight on the road: "I... it was my mistake that caused that water-type ability user to escape. I didn't expect him to find you so quickly... I'm very uneasy."
"Don't mention it," Chu Ge said softly, "It was your calligraphy that protected me. No matter where you are, you protect me."
Qiu Wuji felt a little embarrassed, thinking to herself how disgusting this person's words were, but this time she didn't utter a curse.
Sometimes disgusting words sound... somewhat pleasant.
But then she saw Chu Ge take her hand and stop walking.
Qiu Wuji turned to look at him, confused. Chu Ge looked intently into her eyes and whispered, "Qiu Qiu, can I hug you for a moment? Just for a moment."
Qiu Wuji opened her mouth, her mind blank.
A strange impulse flashed through his mind. This day had felt like an eternity, and the joy of seeing him safe and sound had given him an urge to hug him, a fear of losing him. He hesitated, too timid to do so, and at that moment, he didn't even know if he wanted to hit him.
But if he just agreed to the hug, would he misunderstand something…? He wanted to say no, but the words wouldn't come out; his mind was blank, unable to form a coherent sentence.
His thoughts were a jumbled mess, and before he could sort them out, he found himself tightly held. Chu Ge had already pulled him into a tight embrace, without asking permission, and wouldn't let go.
Qiu Wuji woodenly rested his chin on Chu Ge's shoulder, gazing at the moon in the sky.
Didn't you say it would just be a hug, just a little?
It's been three seconds, five seconds!
You damn liar.