[Urban] Nongyu (Complete) - 23

Chapter Nine: Jiang Gan Steals the Book

One sunny, cloudless day in late April, a taxi pulled up in front of the Shangdao Coffee Shop at the intersection of Qingfeng Road and Tongyuan Road, northwest of the Tianjin TV Tower. A young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four stepped out. He wore a yellow and white striped open-collar shirt, gray-blue straight-leg trousers, and Nike sneakers. Although he wasn't handsome, his

slicked-back, jet-black hair slicked back with moisturizing gel, his gold-rimmed glasses, and the

glittering whether silver or platinum—combined with his bright, piercing eyes, gave him a very energetic appearance.

He walked towards the door, and a young, pretty waitress immediately rushed over and opened the glass door. The young man politely nodded his thanks, flashed his wrist to reveal an expensive Omega men's watch with a gold-plated case and sapphire crystal, glanced at it, and then hurried upstairs.

On the second floor, by the window, sat a woman of stunning beauty

, her slender figure concealed by a snow-white dress, yet her flawless, alabaster-white skin shone through. Her long, black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, while her frosty expression made her delicate, fair face resemble a plum blossom standing proudly amidst a snowstorm, giving her an aura of sacred inviolability.

A young man jogged upstairs and, seeing the girl, hurried over, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm so sorry, I'm late! Something came up, I'm so sorry!" The girl stood up as he approached, taking two steps forward to greet him, saying, "It's alright, with transportation so inconvenient these days, being late is inevitable. Besides, the place you chose is so remote." With that, she and the man returned to their seats.

After settling down, the girl scrutinized the young man and asked, "Yang Ziyang, why did you ask me out again today? And why did you make me come all this way? Don't tell me it's still about that matter; if that's the case, I have no interest in hearing it!" The man quickly replied, "Look at you, this isn't a small matter, and I've thought about it carefully since I got back. Liu Xueying, whether you want to hear it or not, there are some things I still need to say!" Indeed, this girl was Liu Xueying, who had twice put me in a difficult and frustrating situation, and this man was me. This was the third time I had asked her to meet me to discuss her sister's matter. This time, I chose the same Shangdao Coffee shop where Jiang Shan had asked me to meet more than ten days ago.

Today, Liu Xueying was still carrying her bag, intending to secretly photograph my every move after we met. However, this time she arrived first, so although she was unwilling, she had to stand up and pretend to greet me to avoid me sitting in a position where she couldn't take pictures. I saw all of this and knew perfectly well, but on the surface, I pretended to be nonchalant and continued talking to her.

Just then, the waitress who had opened the door for me came over, placed a menu on the table, and asked, "What would you two like to order?" I looked at Liu Xueying and asked, "Have you eaten? Would you like a set meal or something?" As I expected, she replied indifferently, still expressionless, "No, please help yourselves." "Okay, then two cups of black coffee, and oh yeah...

" I said, pulling my wallet out of my pocket, finding a voucher inside, and holding it up, "I had some of these pastries at your shop last time and thought they were pretty good, give me one, that's all!" The waitress's eyes lit up when she saw the thick wad of cash in my wallet, then quickly averted her gaze and replied, "Okay, just a moment!" and turned to take the order.

"Same as always, let's get straight to the point..." Liu Xueying asked as the waiter walked away, "You asked me out again today, is there some other trick you haven't used yet?" I seemed used to her attitude, and smiled calmly, saying, "Why do our meetings always end badly? Can we talk calmly?" Liu Xueying showed a relaxed expression, assuming a posture of listening attentively as I continued, and looked at me quietly.

"To be honest, I've thought a lot lately..." I turned to look out the window, as if recalling the past, and said, "Actually, what you said the previous two times made sense. I admit that my intentions were impure in your sister's matter. Although I couldn't stop it when it happened, I didn't hate that man surnamed Shen at the time; instead, I was somewhat grateful to him for giving me an opportunity to get close to you and please you. I... I know it was selfish, but that was truly what I was thinking at the time!" These words came from the bottom of my heart and were naturally very truthful, causing Liu Xueying's lips to droop and her head to lower.

Seeing the helplessness on her face, I knew my words had struck a chord with her. I continued, "Later, you scolded me and woke me up. I started to think that although what I did wasn't exactly heinous, it was still not entirely without ulterior motives, and I had the intention of taking advantage of someone in distress..." Just then, my phone rang from inside my jacket. I quickly took it out, apologized to Liu Xueying, and answered, "Hello, Nana... Oh, okay, but be careful not to break anything... Let's forget about the fish tank for now, there's no room for it in the new house anyway... Throw away those things, they're all leftovers from your birthday party last weekend, they're useless now..." "Okay, okay, I won't throw it away, you decide... By the way, don't touch my little safe... Don't ask, it's my secret... Okay!" Liu Xueying kept looking at me while I was on the phone. When I mentioned "safe" and "secret," she couldn't help but frown, but quickly regained her composure. After I hung up, she asked, "You moved?" "Ah, my old place is being demolished, so I just bought a new apartment in Hung Hom a few days ago!" At this moment, the waiter brought over coffee and snacks. I took one cup and placed it in front of myself, pushing the other towards Liu Xueying, answering casually.

"Oh!" After the waiter left, Liu Xueying looked at me thoughtfully and continued, "Bought a new house, got a girlfriend, and dressed so well, you seem to be doing very well. Did you make a fortune?" She noticed from the first glance that I was different from before. Not only were my clothes smart, but I also looked more energetic. Now that she heard I had changed addresses, she immediately cast a questioning look at me.

I seemed not to understand her implication, and said while sipping my coffee, "What do you mean by getting rich? It's the inheritance my dad left me when he passed away, and I've spent it all this time!

" "Oh? That's a considerable sum, isn't it? Don't you feel the pain of spending it all, or have you already figured out how to earn it back?" Liu Xueying still didn't trust me, nor did she believe that my sudden wealth was due to the inheritance. In her opinion, I must have used her sister's secret to make a shady deal with Shen Dongcai.

"What way do I have to make money?" I chuckled, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "You must look down on me even more now, having a girlfriend and still fantasizing about you..." I sighed softly, as if reflecting on my life, and said with shame, "I don't know why, but when I see you... I just can't control myself. But don't worry, I've thought it through. I'm doing quite well now, with people who care for and look after me, and I won't have those kinds of fantasies anymore.

And..." I looked up, continuing with a touch of emotion, "And I think people should always be more optimistic, right? Thinking so much is exhausting!" Liu Xueying listened to me leisurely while sipping her coffee, seemingly completely absorbed in the conversation. As if it were none of her business, I casually chimed in, "It's good that you think that way!" Ignoring her reaction, I sighed to myself, "Isn't there a saying, 'Loving someone doesn't necessarily mean possessing them, as long as they're happy'? So I've made a decision..." Hearing this, she raised an eyebrow, glancing at me with her upper eyelids and asking, "What have you decided?" "I've decided to help you unconditionally, to help you get this sorted out!" I said sincerely, while noticing that although Liu Xueying was silently blowing on her steaming coffee, appearing relaxed and carefree, her constantly flaring upper eyelids revealed her deep concern for what I was about to say. She was pretending to be calm, but her eyes were darting around where I couldn't see. Seeing this, I continued, "I have a plan. If it goes smoothly, it might be able to free your sister from that scoundrel surnamed Shen's control!" "Oh, really? What are you planning to do? Tell me?" Liu Xueying knew the crucial moment had arrived. She immediately put down her cup, sat up, and gripped her handbag tightly under the table, finding the best angle to film the next segment.

“My plan is this: you returned the tape that recorded the incident last time, right? I was going to…” Just then, my phone rang again. I frowned, gave her an apologetic look, and answered, “Hello, Nana… Oh dear, how could you be so forgetful… It’s okay, there’s a spare key by the door, under the doormat… Um… Be careful not to knock off the fresh paint… Okay, that’s all for now, I have something to do, I’ll contact you later… Bye!” “Silly girl, you even forgot your new house key, and you still have the nerve to call yourself a leading figure of the post-80s generation…” I hung up, shook my phone, and smiled apologetically at Liu Xueying.

“I think her personality suits you quite well!” Liu Xueying said, a rare smile on her face, raising her coffee cup.

I knew she was implying I shouldn't try to outsmart her anymore; she wasn't as naive as "Nana." I sneered inwardly and deliberately asked, "By the way, where were we?

" Liu Xueying's heart had been pounding since I mentioned the CD she'd thrown back

at me. She'd thrown it back in a fit of anger, wanting to provoke me into revealing my true feelings, and afterwards, she regretted it—such important evidence shouldn't have been in someone else's hands. That's why she frowned when I mentioned it. But just as I was about to say something, something unexpected changed the subject, making her even more anxious. However, she had to pretend to be nonchalant and patiently wait for me to finish my call. Now, when I asked, she immediately said, "You said you were going to use that tape to do..." "Oh, right..." I quickly continued, "I'm going to use this tape to negotiate with that guy surnamed Shen anonymously. If it goes well, maybe he'll let your sister go. Because he doesn't know about the video, he naturally doesn't know who I am. He can use the embezzlement video to threaten your sister, but that won't work on me, so he'll have to give in." Saying this, I looked up at Liu Xueying and sincerely asked, "Do you think this plan is feasible?" "Hmm..." Liu Xueying pondered for a moment, outwardly considering the feasibility of the plan, but inwardly wondering why I had suddenly become so kind, whether there was some kind of trap involved. She couldn't see any way she could use this to... "What article?" she asked vaguely, just to be on the safe side. "Maybe it's possible, but I'm afraid I can't get involved. Otherwise, if he knows my identity, he won't be able to threaten me. It seems only you can step in!" Actually, these were my true thoughts. I had originally planned to smear Shen Dongcai like this, and I didn't intend to let Liu Xueying participate. Therefore, I immediately declared confidently, "Of course I can't let you do this. It's better for me to deal with someone like Shen! So it's settled then?" "Okay, if it really works, I will definitely thank you properly!" Seeing that things had taken a turn for the better, and that a man she thought had ulterior motives was willing to selflessly lend a helping hand, and that this method was quite feasible, Liu Xueying finally smiled with gratitude.

"Not at all, it's my honor to help you with your problem. Seeing you happy makes me happy too..." I smiled sincerely in return, then seemed to remember something and apologized, "However, I have some things to take care of these next few days and might have to go out. This matter will probably be a little later!

" Although Liu Xueying was anxious, she didn't want to rush me. Most importantly, she still didn't fully trust me, so she could only nod knowingly.

"Then let's leave it at that! I see you're quite busy, and I also have something to do. How about we call it a day?" I said with a cheerful smile.

Liu Xueying was taken aback that I would suggest ending the conversation. In her memory, whenever I had the chance to spend time with her, I would never suggest leaving halfway through. I would wait until she got impatient with me and left on my own before it was over. But today, I seemed like a different person, which surprised her greatly.

It seems that Yang Ziyang has really changed and is not the same as before. She thought to herself but said aloud, "Okay, I expect you'll keep your word!" Then she waved to the waitress and said, "Here, the bill!" The waitress who had opened the door for me and brought us coffee earlier had been cleaning nearby. Hearing the call, she immediately ran to the counter to get the bill and politely said, "The total for the two of you is seventy-eight yuan. Who will pay?" "You've paid both times, let me pay this time." Seeing my willingness to help her, whether genuine or not, it was only natural, and Liu Xueying's attitude softened considerably this time.

I quickly stood up, taking out my wallet while saying, "No way! How can a man and a woman pay together? That's not fair!" Saying this, I pulled out a hundred-yuan bill and handed it to the waitress. Although Liu Xueying sincerely wanted to pay, she didn't want to argue with me, so she let me have my way.

The waitress went to get the money, and I, seemingly in a great mood, joked with Liu Xueying, "You know, when a man and a woman go out to eat, if the woman pays... it's a married couple; if the man pays... it's a romantic relationship..." She frowned, thinking I was taking advantage of her again, but then I continued, "If they fight over who pays... it's okay!

" and couldn't help but chuckle. Since meeting her, I searched my memory and couldn't recall ever seeing her smile happily towards me again. I was momentarily stunned.

Liu Xueying, seeing me staring blankly at her, realized her lapse and quickly composed herself. Today, knowing I wouldn't bother her anymore and that I was willing to help her selflessly, although she still had some doubts and fears, she wasn't as tense as before. Her improved mood made her laugh at my playful remark. But when she saw me staring at her so intently, the wariness and nervousness hidden deep within her surged up again, causing her smile to vanish abruptly.

For a moment, our eyes met, neither of us able to find a word to say. Just then, my restless phone rang again: "Hello, Nana, I'm talking to someone right now. Can't you call back later?...No, no...Don't mind...Um...Go on..." Having been bothered repeatedly, my tone was a little impatient. Looking at Liu Xueying sitting upright beside me, I felt too embarrassed to answer in front of her, so I left my seat and walked to the window a few meters away. But because the café was quiet, Liu Xueying could still hear me if she listened carefully.

At this moment, the waitress had already given us change. When she came to our seat and saw me standing by the window, Liu Xueying pointed at me, indicating that our relationship was too casual for her to accept the change. So the waitress had no choice but to come over to me.

I seemed oblivious to what was happening here, muttering to myself, "Ah...ah...um...

didn't you book Mount Tai? Why did you change it to Fragrant Hills? Fragrant Hills is for viewing autumn leaves, which isn't good this season...okay, okay, wherever you want it is. Anyway, it's a three-day trip, three days and two nights will do. I can't get away for longer...Alright, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning!" The waitress walked up to me, but seeing that I had my back to her, smoothing the curtains by the window and talking on the phone, she didn't dare disturb me and waited until I finished before handing me the change: "Sir, here's your change of twenty-two. Please take it." As I walked back, I pointed to the pastries on the table and said, "These are packed up...

" Then I turned to Liu Xueying and said, "Nana came here last time, and she really liked these little snacks. Anyway, she hasn't touched them much, so I'll take them back for her to try!" Liu Xueying gestured for me to go ahead and said, "I didn't realize you were so considerate. That's right, be nice to people, there's a long road ahead!" With that, she stood up and slung her bag over her shoulder.

I knew she was implying that I should cherish what I had and stop playing pointless tricks, lest I lose more than I gain and ruin my wonderful life. I vaguely replied, seemingly understanding, "Yes, only now do I realize that I've been an orphan since childhood, all alone in this world. There are some things I can't afford to take for granted!" Then, making a bitter face, I continued, "You don't know how hard it is to be a good boyfriend; you have to be considerate in every way!" "Love is a kind of training that makes a man mature; you'll experience more of that later!" Liu Xueying said with the air of someone who'd been there all along.

The waitresses at the Shangdao Café all carried plastic bags for takeout. She inevitably overheard our conversation while packing the pastries into the bags, and handed them to me after she finished. I politely said "thank you," and carried the bag downstairs with Liu Xueying.

When we reached the counter, I stopped, as if suddenly remembering something. Picking up a pen from the counter, I said, "Oh, by the way, I'll give you my new address. Come visit sometime!" I took a piece of paper, wrote down the address, and handed it to Liu Xueying.

She took it, glanced at it, and handed it back, saying, "I've got it. I'll come when I have time!" I copied the note down, and we left the café one after the other. After we left, I casually crumpled the note with my address and tossed it into a trash can on the street.

We went our separate ways after that, but let's focus on the waitress at the café entrance. She watched us walk away through the glass door, then immediately slipped out, reached into the trash can, and pulled out the note I had just thrown away. After carefully reading it, she threw it back. This person was Lu Lu, the establishment's resident character—a waitress and thief.

Lu Lu grew up with her grandmother, an orphan. As the old woman's health declined, she could no longer control the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl. She began to idle away her days, was expelled from school, and then drifted the streets. Due to her poor family circumstances and her feelings of inferiority from having no parents, she gradually developed a greedy desire for money. At sixteen or seventeen, she began stealing, even escalating to burglary.

Six months ago, she was caught by the police after a failed attempt, and only regained her freedom after unspeakable hardship. Even so, she didn't change her ways, which drew criticism from Zhang Yifei and others.

Under the threat and influence of the infamous name of Miaoyin Fo, she had no choice but to follow Jiang Shan's advice and work as a waitress at the Shangdao Coffee Shop. But how could she, accustomed to freelancing, be conscientious in such a boring environment? Because of her poor performance and rule-breaking—always late, leaving early, and frequently absent—her supervisor, out of consideration for the person who introduced her, couldn't bear to fire her and had to transfer her to this sluggish shop.

This chain store usually had very few customers; to save costs, during off-peak hours, besides the cashier, barista, and pastry chef, there were only three employees. They worked in shifts, each responsible not only for opening the door, greeting customers, and handling cleaning, but also for overall responsibilities. Since business was slow, one person could manage.

Today was Lu Lu's shift. She was standing at the door, watching the occasional passerby, noting their designer clothes, expensive jewelry, and the breed of their dogs, when a very well-dressed man walked in. The dazzling brilliance of his expensive watch in the sunlight immediately attracted Lu Lu's attention, drawing her focus to him.

The man took out his wallet twice, and the substantial wealth inside made Lu Lu drool. If it weren't for the adage "a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow," she would have loved to pocket all that money. Even so, she couldn't bear to leave this young tycoon, so she pretended to tidy up, wiping the table and putting away the dishes nearby, while eavesdropping on their conversation. However, they seemed to be talking about things they didn't want others to know, and despite Lu Lu's careful listening, she didn't glean any useful information.

Opportunity always favors the prepared. Lu Lu overheard the man's phone call; he was going out with his girlfriend and leaving the next day. When he talked to his companion, the girl, he mentioned his background. It turned out he was an orphan like her and had always lived alone.

This man always carried several thousand yuan with him, and his wallet contained at least four or five bank cards. What was his home like? Lu Lu's mind was swirling with this question. (Broadcast break: Still relying on your own hands? How can that be satisfying?) Forum reputation guaranteed! Healthy anti-premature ejaculation masturbation exerciser, real oral sex pleasure experience, hot recommendation! Maintain the feeling of ejaculation for 30 minutes, so pleasurable you'll faint. Fully automated masturbation with 12 different sex positions and vibration frequencies. Click to enter.

What surprised her even more was that this person actually wrote the address on a piece of paper and showed it to the girl.

Although Lu Lu didn't dare to get close enough to see the contents, she noticed that the person casually threw the note away as soon as he left.

This was great, a golden opportunity. Lu Lu looked around and saw that the two had already gone their separate ways, so she quickly ran over and picked up the note. 'Building 41, Unit 3, Room 203, Hung Hom New Town,' Lu Lu quickly and silently memorized the address, threw away the note, and ran back to the coffee shop.

Early the next morning, Lu Lu arrived at the entrance of the Hung Hom New Town community on Chaoyang Road in Nankai District. She pretended to be a passerby, sitting at a breakfast stall across the street eating fried dough sticks and drinking soy milk, but her eyes never left the community exit.

Around 8:30 a.m., after much anticipation, the energetic man from yesterday finally emerged from Hung Hom, pulling a suitcase. He crossed the street and headed straight for Lu Lu, startling her so much that she quickly lowered her head, her heart pounding. Had he recognized her? If so, how should she explain? Would it arouse his suspicion? Should she greet him first, saying she was just passing by on her way to work and grabbing breakfast? That would seem more natural.

Just as she was feeling anxious, the man brushed past her table, crossed the street, hailed a taxi, and drove off. Lu Lu finally relaxed, inwardly scolding herself for being too paranoid. She quickly paid her bill, hailed a taxi, and followed him.

She followed his car into another residential area, watching him pick up a young woman in her early twenties from a building. She thought to herself, "This guy's girlfriend is really beautiful, and the girl he had coffee with yesterday was indescribably gorgeous." "Oh, rich people are different. He's not that handsome, yet he enjoys all these women. It's all because he's so generous. When I'm rich, I'll definitely have plenty of handsome guys chasing after me, humph!

" Lu Lu watched as the two of them took a taxi to the airport, and as they entered the gate for domestic departures. The girl was even eating something from a plastic bag with the words "Shangdao" printed on it as she walked. Finally, she watched them exchange their boarding passes and go through security. Now Lu Lu felt relieved. With the owner away on a long trip, she could indulge herself in the vast family business.

She returned the way she came, using the daytime to circle around Hung Hom New Town several times, scouting the area thoroughly. She mentally rehearsed how to enter and exit, and how to escape unscathed in case of an emergency.

After considering everything, she happily went home to sleep.

At two o'clock that night, when everyone in ordinary households was sound asleep, even cats and dogs were dreaming, a strange woman appeared in the Hung Hom apartment complex. She wore a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and tight-fitting cropped jeans, with a dark-colored travel bag slung over her back. In this outfit alone, walking along the dimly lit streets of the neighborhood, she would go unnoticed by someone with poor eyesight. Moreover, she always moved stealthily, weaving through trees and landscapes in the darkness, and her movements were agile; unless someone was specifically looking for her, she could easily pass right by without being noticed.

Without a doubt, this girl was Lu Lu. She had put on her night clothes and backpack, preparing to sneak into the man's house under the cover of darkness. The backpack was for carrying things, and the hoodie she pulled up over her collar was to conceal her identity; if she were spotted, it would be difficult to recognize her unless she was caught.

Having scouted the area during the day, Lu Lu easily arrived at the window of apartment 203, unit 3, building 41. Peering through the glass window, through the partially drawn curtains, Lu Lu saw that the room was completely dark. She cautiously tapped lightly on the windowsill, making a soft 'clang' sound. After a while, finding no response from inside, she turned and went to the entrance of the building.

Lu Lu had some experience with lock picking. She crouched down in front of the lock cylinder and examined it for a long time. She took out a keychain with various small metal tools hanging from her backpack, selected a needle-like tool about seven or eight centimeters long, inserted it into the lock, and fiddled with it for a while. Seeing that there was still no response, she switched to another similar-looking tool and inserted it, tentatively turning and fiddling with it.

A faint, metallic click reached her ears, and Lu Lu was overjoyed. The door to wealth had opened; all the gold, silver, jewels, and cash inside would be hers. Perhaps from now on, she would never have to work in that godforsaken place again, living at the mercy of others, earning a paltry few hundred yuan a month. She could wear designer watches and beautiful clothes, use L'Oréal cosmetics, wear Daphne heels, carry Louis Vuitton bags, and walk down the street adorned with platinum jewelry, watching those poor women cast envious glances. Envisioning a bright future

, she cautiously held the doorknob with her other hand, just in case the windows weren't properly closed after the owner left, and the wind pressure caused the door to suddenly open with a loud bang.

Lu Lu put away her lock-picking tools, gently pushed the door open a crack with one hand, and took out a small flashlight to shine into the room. After confirming that no one was in the living room, she pushed open the bedroom door and nimbly slipped inside.

Using the flashlight's beam, Lu Lu surveyed the living room layout, planned her escape route, and determined how the door opened from the inside before quietly closing it and entering.

She covered the tip of the flashlight with her hand, dimming the light so that only a sliver shone through her fingers, preventing anyone sleeping inside from being startled awake. She stealthily searched the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, making sure no one was there before boldly removing her hand from the beam and focusing her attention on searching for valuables.

However, to her surprise, the furnishings of the house didn't match the man's impressive appearance. She searched every possible hiding place, but found nothing of value—no jewelry, no expensive luxury items, just a few hundred yuan and a few old, faded bank cards.

"Damn it, this guy's all bark and no bite. He's all show and no bite!

" Lu Lu cursed inwardly.

Just then, a dark-colored paper clip on the cabinet next to the TV caught her

attention . Walking over, she saw it was a bankbook. Excitedly, Lu Lu shone her flashlight on it and opened it. She saw a number neatly printed on it – 20,000.

Twenty thousand! That was no small sum. If she withdrew it all, it would be enough to live on for a long time. Lu Lu was overjoyed and stuffed it into her backpack. But then she thought, just having the bankbook isn't enough; she didn't have the password! Where would ordinary people keep passwords? Let me search carefully!

Thinking this, Lu Lu began to diligently search for something like a password book. After a thorough search, she finally found a notebook in a drawer of the table by the living room window. Each page was densely covered with writing. To examine it carefully, she placed the notebook on the table, sat down in a chair next to it, and carefully flipped through it with a flashlight in her mouth.

Each page began with a line of small, discontinuous writing, including the date, day of the week, weather, and mood. "This is clearly a diary," Lu Lu realized. Right, maybe the diary contains the passbook password. Thinking

this, Lu Lu checked the passbook and found that the savings account was opened on March 28th. She then flipped through the diary to search for entries from the days before and after that date. To her disappointment, she couldn't find any numbers in the records for that period.

Just as she was about to give up, a passage on a certain page caught her eye. It read: 'Saturday, March 30th, 2002, sunny, extremely bad mood. Today I unexpectedly learned a big secret, it's about a female classmate from high school. I wanted to tell her, but she misunderstood. This big secret could even make me a millionaire overnight, but I didn't do that. I just wanted to use it to get a smile from her.

Why, I don't know what I did wrong?' 'Make me a millionaire overnight?' Lu Lu's eyes lit up instantly. She hurriedly flipped through the remaining pages, but found nothing substantial about this valuable secret. It only contained repeated complaints, grumbles, and even resentment from the man.

Lu Lu was reluctant to throw away this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money, but despite searching through dozens of pages, she found nothing. Frustrated, she opened the drawer, ready to throw the notebook in. But then she unexpectedly discovered an envelope inside, presumably the one that had been under the diary. She eagerly took out the envelope and the letter, carefully reading it by the light of her flashlight.

"Dear Nana," the letter began. This must be the man's girlfriend. Lu Lu mentally prepared herself to continue reading.

"By the time you read this letter, I may no longer be able to be by your side. Don't be sad, I'll be alright. It all started with that little safe I wouldn't let you touch. It contained a secret..." Lu Lu's heart skipped a beat. A secret?

Could this be the secret mentioned in the diary? She couldn't help but pay closer attention to the following text.

'It's in my old apartment, Building 2, Unit 3, Room 507, Yuehua Community, Xianfeng Road. Only you know this address besides me. I hid it behind the sofa by the window in the living room.

Now you can open the safe. The password is your birthday. Give the contents to Liu Xueying, and she'll give you some money. I think you shouldn't be too greedy; 100,000 is enough for a stable life for a while. Forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye, forgive me for thinking of someone else while we were together. Forget me!' Upon reading this, Lu Lu could no longer contain her excitement.

100,000! What kind of secret could be worth so much money? At that moment, a perfectly reasonable thought popped into her head—I'll steal that box!

Perhaps she hadn't known this girl named Nana for long, and he was afraid she wouldn't know, so he wrote down the address in such detail, even the hiding place. The only thing missing was the safe's password. But it didn't matter; as long as she got the contents, she could exchange them for money with that Liu Xueying. According to the diary entries and judging from his tone, it seems this man really likes Liu Xueying.

Even so, considering the personal feelings involved, he could get 100,000 yuan. I don't know Liu Xueying and we have no feelings for each other, so getting 200,000 yuan shouldn't be unreasonable, right?

Liu Xueying? That name sounds familiar; I feel like I've heard it somewhere before. Oh right, the girl he was having coffee with at the coffee shop that day was named Liu Xueying. I heard her name. But I don't know how to contact her. Damn it, if I can't contact her, I won't get the money. Taking it to the safe is useless!

Thinking of this, Lu Lu started searching everywhere again, hoping to find a notebook like a phone book, preferably one with Liu Xueying's contact information. But this time she was disappointed again because there was no such thing.

Damn it, after all this trouble, I can't find the passbook password, I haven't discovered the secret contents, and I don't even have Liu Xueying's phone number. Did I just waste my time tonight? No, I'm not giving up!

Suddenly, a loud bang came from the corner of the table, startling Lu Lu so much she almost fell to the ground. Once she calmed down, she realized it was the landline phone ringing. Because it was so quiet, the usually quiet ring was unusually piercing, and Lu Lu, focused on finding something, was completely unprepared. It really startled her.

She didn't dare answer, nor move an inch, silently waiting for the ringing to stop. Fortunately, the person on the other end, whether realizing it was inappropriate to call so late at night and disturb someone's sleep, or simply dialing the wrong number, hung up after only two rings.

Relieved, Lu Lu's heart calmed, but the ringing also reminded her. Right, the landline had call logs; perhaps she could find some clues. Thinking this, she pressed the buttons, searching the logs.

But Lu Lu's luck seemed to run out; she went through the entire log before realizing...

"Oh dear, how stupid of me! The landline only has phone numbers, no names. How am I supposed to know which one is Liu Xueying's? I can't just call them all one by one, can I? Maybe it's the one that calls most frequently? No, that must be her girlfriend Nana's!"

Frustrated, she finally found nothing. "God, are you playing a trick on me?" All her carefully laid plans had vanished in an instant, and Lu Lu's mood plummeted. But just then, the faint blue light emanating from the two-finger-wide caller ID on the landline caught her eye.

The light shone directly under the phone, revealing a small notebook underneath—clearly a phone book. Her eyes lit up, and she reached for it, eagerly searching page by page. Finally, she found Liu Xueying's name on a certain page, but two digits of the eight-digit landline number seemed to be wet and illegible, impossible to decipher with her current vision.

"It's alright, I'll take it home and examine it carefully. I should be able to tell the difference. Or I can try asking each one individually. It'll only take a little time, but I'm sure I can find Liu Xueying. Hehe, as long as I get the safe and find Liu Xueying, I'll have the 200,000 yuan. I can finally live the life of a rich person."

This rollercoaster of emotions finally ended in joy. Lu Lu packed her bankbook, phone book, diary, and the letter that resembled a suicide note into her backpack. Carefully erasing any traces left in the house, she opened the door and left.

The next morning at ten o'clock, Lu Lu went to Xianfeng Road, where the Yuehua residential area mentioned in the letter was located, to survey the terrain. However, after her careful investigation, Lu Lu realized with dismay that this was a very difficult task.

First, the security door of the unit mentioned in the letter was a bit special; with her lock-picking tools and skill level, it would be difficult to open, and even if she could, it would take a considerable amount of time. However, although the neighborhood was dilapidated with few residents and on the verge of demolition, there was only one straight road, about 100 meters long, leading from the entrance to the building entrance. There were no hiding places, not even trees thick enough to conceal a person. If opening the door took too long and someone noticed, escape would be impossible. The area consisted of only two buildings; while the front was secluded, the back faced a busy street. This meant that even though they were ordinary six-story residential buildings, it was impossible to climb out of the roof without being seen – pedestrians would definitely spot her.

After this on-site investigation, Lu Lu reluctantly abandoned the idea of acting alone. However, she had always worked alone in this line of work, without partners or collaborators. She

couldn't ask a complete stranger for help; regardless of whether they could successfully complete the task, she couldn't trust anyone to maintain secrecy. After much deliberation, Lu Lu decided to risk going to Liu Xueying.

From the letter and diary, it was clear that Liu Xueying possessed a crucial secret in this person's hands, a secret perhaps worth millions. Obviously, Liu Xueying wouldn't have wanted it, yet she hadn't succeeded. Moreover, although it was evident this person deeply admired Liu Xueying, she didn't reciprocate his feelings; it was a case of unrequited love. Recalling their meeting, Lu Lu could clearly sense the distance between them. Therefore, Liu Xueying was likely to assist her in this theft, as they shared a common goal. With this in

mind, Lu Lu didn't hesitate any longer. She found a secluded public phone booth, took out the phone book, and, based on her detailed examination at home that morning, dialed each number to inquire.

The first six digits of the number were clear, but the seventh digit was unclear—was it a 6 or an 8? The eighth digit looked like a 5, a 3, and somewhat a 2. Calculating this way, she could reach her after a maximum of six calls.

She tried each number one by one, and finally, after dialing the fourth number, a young girl answered, "Hello, who is this?" Lu Lu covered half her mouth and asked in a pretentious tone, "Is Liu Xueying there?" Under her eager anticipation, the girl finally gave the answer she hoped for: "Oh, wait a moment..." Then she called out to the other side, "Xueying is looking for you... You've been getting a lot of calls lately, what's going on?" A few seconds later, a beautiful, ethereal, yet emotionless female voice came through: "Hello, this is Liu Xueying, who is this?

" Suppressing her excitement, Lu Lu said according to her prepared dialogue, "Don't ask who I am. I have a secret about you. If you want to know, meet me at noon sharp at the bench next to the lawn on the pedestrian street of Changhong Park!" "What? This is ridiculous. Did you dial the wrong number?" the girl on the other end replied irritably.

Lu Lu's heart sank. Had she really dialed the wrong number? No way, that voice and tone sounded so familiar; it was clearly the girl from the coffee shop the day before yesterday. But why did she say that? Could it be that the information I stole last night was wrong? No, no one lies in a diary or suicide note. Besides, although her tone was a little impatient, she was also very agitated; maybe she was faking it.

Considering all this, Lu Lu solidified her thoughts and said again in a questioning tone, "Building 41, Unit 3, Room 203, Hung Hom Apartments. You're familiar with this address, right? Do you still think I dialed the wrong number?" After saying this, she heard a moment of silence on the other end, knowing that the other person had understood her meaning. She immediately continued, "12 o'clock sharp, the bench next to the lawn on the pedestrian street of Changhong Park. No waiting for latecomers. Whether you come or not is up to you!" "Oh, it's okay, just check the number next time!" Surprisingly, Liu Xueying on the other end actually raised her voice and said loudly.

"Xueying, who dialed?" A girl's voice came from a distance through the receiver.

Liu Xueying hurriedly explained, "No one, wrong number. They're so annoying, always bothering me!" She hung up the phone after saying this.

Lu Lu's ears rang with the clicking sound of the call ending, her mind racing with confusion. What kind of nonsensical talk was this? Had she even heard me? Was there something wrong with her hearing? No, she definitely understood what I meant. She was just saying that to avoid attracting attention.

Heh, this woman is quite interesting, rather shrewd! But since she's doing this to keep it a secret, it shows how important this secret is to her. That makes me even more confident she'll give in. Looks like I made the right move! Lu Lu pondered her own plans, then happily headed to Changhong Park to meet Liu Xueying.

Liu Xueying had been in a bad mood lately, all because a month ago she received a mysterious CD from her high school classmate, Yang Ziyang.

Although Yang Ziyang was her classmate, they hadn't exchanged more than ten words in the two years they'd been classmates. He, on the other hand, always found excuses to hang out with her. Liu Xueying felt an inexplicable aversion to him; perhaps it wasn't just him, but she generally disliked almost all boys, or rather, men.

On the 30th of last month, Liu Xueying received a DVD from Yang Ziyang, who instructed her that it contained sensitive information and that she should watch it alone. Seeing Yang Ziyang's changing expression, Liu Xueying suspected it was something important, so she skipped class that morning, ran back to her dorm, and locked herself in to watch it closely. However,

as soon as the DVD started playing, Liu Xueying's face turned bright red upon seeing the scene. It depicted a middle-aged man raping a young girl. Liu Xueying couldn't help but curse him inwardly, thinking how indecent Yang Ziyang was to give her a pornographic DVD. Luckily, no one was around; otherwise, if people knew that a respectable young woman like herself was secretly watching pornography in broad daylight, she would be utterly mortified.

In a fit of anger, Liu Xueying wanted to eject the disc and throw it away, but then she noticed that the naked back of the female protagonist in the video looked familiar. Upon closer inspection, she was astonished to discover that the girl was actually her own sister, Liu Yuying. This realization shocked her greatly; her finger, which was about to press the disc drive button, immediately recoiled. She then understood that the tape wasn't pornography, but a true account of the events, and the date and time at the bottom of the screen indicated it was from the previous night. She forced herself to set aside her girlish disdain for obscenity and watched intently.

Fortunately, the violent and obscene scenes seemed to have been edited; the important parts were censored, making it less explicit, and a long section was fast-forwarded. Only then could Liu Xueying suppress her pounding virgin heart and blush as she watched.

The revealing content unfolded: the conversation between her sister and the middle-aged man shocked Liu Xueying. So much had happened in the past few months, and her sister had even risked everything to embezzle public funds to cover the family's losses—how could she have known nothing about it? "Sister, you're so foolish! Why did you keep talking to him? That man is definitely not a good person; he wants to continue to bully you like this!"

Sure enough, as Liu Xueying expected, the man made a demand to possess her sister long-term, even using fame and fortune as bait. Liu Xueying stared wide-eyed at the monitor, silently praying that her sister wouldn't fall into his trap.

The man and woman on screen suddenly stepped out of the camera's view, followed by a commotion. Although there was no video, Liu Xueying could tell what had happened from the man's voice and her sister's screams.

When the middle-aged man shoved the ashtray into Liu Xueying's hands, she clutched the monitor, wishing she could disappear inside. She silently cried out, "Sister, smash it! Smash him to death! This beast doesn't deserve to die!" But her sister's weakness made her shake her head in utter disappointment. She knew her sister was the type to faint at the sight of blood; she knew her sister couldn't bear the psychological pressure; she knew her sister's fate would be tragic.

Sure enough, the man forced her sister to do that disgusting thing to him, to do it to this old man in the brightly lit living room. She heard a 'crunching' sound in her ears; Liu Xueying knew it was the sound of her teeth grinding in fury.

The recording ended there; she didn't know what kind of suffering her sister endured afterward. Liu Xueying was frantic. She immediately wanted to grab the phone and contact her sister, but then she thought better of it. Her pride told her that if she had just endured such an ordeal, she might have been able to silently bear it if no one knew, but otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to withstand the scrutinizing gazes and would have taken her own life. Her sister was so strong-willed; what would she do if her own sister found out?

At this moment, Liu Xueying finally regained her composure. She put down the phone and began to think about the whole story, becoming increasingly suspicious of Yang Ziyang. Why did he send her this tape?

Why did he come to see her in the middle of the night and wait for her downstairs all night? Why did he leave without saying a word?

No, Yang Ziyang must have something on his mind. Otherwise, how could he have found out about this and even filmed it? What was he trying to do? Could it be…

Liu Xueying felt a chill run down her spine when she thought of the way Yang Ziyang used to look at her. Could he be trying to blackmail her and take advantage of her? No, she had to think of a way to deal with him!

After much deliberation, Liu Xueying decided to give him a taste of his own medicine and record Yang Ziyang's malicious intentions with a camera. That afternoon, she secretly went to the school's news center, where she had been a member for over a year, and borrowed a small camera from a teacher. She was very familiar with the equipment, knowing the focus and camera angle, so she hid it in the side pocket of her bag, with the lens slightly protruding for covert filming.

That evening, she met with Yang Ziyang. He was clearly unprepared to blackmail her and stammered, unable to answer her questions. As Liu Xueying listened, she grew increasingly furious. Yang Ziyang had witnessed the entire process of her sister being raped and coerced! Not only had her sister's innocent body been defiled, but a thief had also been watching the spectacle without blinking! Unable to bear this reality, she cursed Yang Ziyang and threw the DVD at him as a weapon. Back home,

Liu Xueying didn't sleep a wink that night, knowing that Yang Ziyang would not let this go unpunished. Sure enough, he contacted her again the next day, brazenly bringing up the evidence he possessed of her sister embezzling public funds in an attempt to blackmail her. Fortunately, he only had a digital copy, so there was no need to worry, as Liu Xueying had already found a computer expert to prepare countermeasures. But why didn't Yang Ziyang mention how he planned to blackmail her? This was something Liu Xueying still couldn't understand.

Yang Ziyang was surprised that she had thought of hacking into the network to destroy the evidence, and he didn't bother her again. Had he given up? Just as Liu Xueying was both pleased with herself for scaring Yang Ziyang away and worried about her sister's situation, he actually wanted to meet her again.

It's okay, no matter what tricks he uses, I'll ignore them and record the whole thing with a camera. On the one hand, I can review it later to find out what went wrong, and on the other hand, I can use it to restrain him and make him give up his improper thoughts.

But to Liu Xueying's surprise, this time Yang Ziyang actually said he would put aside his conscience and help her. Was he telling the truth or not? Although Yang Ziyang appeared sincere, Liu Xueying still couldn't believe him. So, for the next two days, whenever no one was in the dorm, Liu Xueying repeatedly reviewed the video recording. Despite memorizing almost everything they said and even their every expression, she couldn't find any flaws.

Just then, an anonymous girl called, claiming to know her secret and wanting to meet her. Liu Xueying wasn't that naive; she immediately pretended to be confused and clueless. But the caller clearly stated Yang Ziyang's new address, which startled Liu Xueying.

Had Yang Ziyang revealed this? No way; this was a valuable gain for him, he shouldn't have let more people know. But since the caller said this, her accusation was definitely related to her sister's affair, so she couldn't ignore it. Thinking this, Liu Xueying outwardly pretended the caller had dialed the wrong number, but in reality, she began to consider how to handle this unexpected situation.

At noon that day, Liu Xueying arrived at the pedestrian street of Changhong Park, found the bench mentioned on the phone, and sat down. While surveying her surroundings, she pondered the situation. There were many pedestrians here, and the midday sun was bright; the other party shouldn't do anything inappropriate in such a public place. How did she know about this? What was her purpose? But anything was fine, as long as she didn't have to face Yang Ziyang's lecherous eyes. What could a girl ask of her? Nothing more than money. Although she didn't have much, she would try her best to satisfy her.

As she was thinking, a lively and energetic girl approached from a distance. She looked younger than herself, with long, black hair that reached her shoulders and rippled in the breeze. She had delicate eyebrows, large eyes, and a small mole at the corner of her left eye. She had a high nose, thin lips, a small round face, and a pointed chin. Wearing a dark blue sports top and tight-fitting denim capri pants, she looked very dynamic and petite, indeed a pretty girl.

"Are you Liu Xueying?" the girl asked as she approached.

Seeing such a youthful and beautiful girl, Liu Xueying couldn't possibly associate her with the word 'conspiracy,' so she nodded and asked directly, "Are you Nana?

" "Nana?" The girl was taken aback, then chuckled sweetly, "No, why would you think I'm Nana?" As she spoke, she sat down next to Liu Xueying.

Liu Xueying's first thought upon receiving the call was that Yang Ziyang had accidentally revealed a secret to his

girlfriend, Nana, who, either at Yang Ziyang's behest or out of her own volition, was making a deal with her. Therefore, she assumed the caller was Nana. But seeing the girl's reaction now, it was clear that wasn't the case, so she continued, "Then...who are you?" "Like I said, don't worry about who I am, just look at this!" The girl said, taking an envelope from her person and handing it to her, her eyes filled with mystery.

Liu Xueying hesitated for a moment, then finally took the envelope and began to read it. The letter was written by Yang Ziyang and sounded like his own voice. The content was simple: he wanted Nana to give him something in exchange for 100,000 yuan, which he considered compensation for Nana's emotional distress.

Strangely, the address and exact location where the item was hidden had been dug up, clearly indicating that the other party didn't want him to see it.

One hundred thousand? Haha, Yang Ziyang really thinks I'm rich. But if it were that simple, that wouldn't be so bad. This concerns my sister's biggest secret; even if it were more than one hundred thousand, I'd have to find a way to raise it myself. But this girl said she's not Nana, so where did she get this? What's her intention in giving it to me?

Thinking this, Liu Xueying feigned composure and stared at the girl opposite her with a questioning look, asking, "Who exactly are you, and why are you giving me this?" This person was, of course, Lu Lu. She knew that if she didn't reveal her identity and explain the situation, it would be difficult to continue the conversation due to the other party's wariness. So, she smiled and said, "To be honest, I do this..." As she spoke, she extended her hand, palm down, index and middle fingers together, and lifted them upwards, continuing, "In the industry, people call me 'Lingbo Feiyan,' you can just call me Feiyan. As for this letter..." She paused deliberately to draw the other party's attention, and after two seconds continued, "This letter is from the address I gave you over the phone!" Liu Xueying finally understood. It seemed that Yang Ziyang's house had been burgled after he left, and the thief had found this letter before calling her out. But this might be a trap set by Yang Ziyang; she couldn't just walk into it. Thinking of this, she smiled contemptuously and said, "Feiyan, I don't know who wrote this letter. This has nothing to do with me. I think you've come to the wrong person!" Saying this, she put the letter back in the envelope and returned it to Lu Lu, then stood up as if to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't go! We haven't finished talking yet, why are you in such a hurry?" Lu Lu grabbed her, took out another notebook from her person, and handed it to her: "Take a look at this!" Actually, Liu Xueying wouldn't leave easily until she understood the situation. She glanced at Lu Lu, took the notebook, and carefully flipped through it. While looking at Lu Lu, she said, "Look carefully, it says on there that this secret is extremely important, concerning your reputation and your entire family. You don't want me to leak it, do you?" As Lu Lu spoke, she propped herself up on the chair with her hands and swung her legs back and forth, feigning indifference.

After reading the diary, Liu Xueying knew that hiding it any longer would do her no good, so she could only nod and say, "Okay, I admit that what's mentioned here is related to me..." She then turned to Lu Lu and asked, "So the thing is already in your hands, right? What do you want?

" Lu Lu felt a little embarrassed by the question and gave an awkward smile, saying, "To be honest, for some reason, I haven't gotten it yet..." Liu Xueying frowned and questioned, "If it's not in your hands, why did you call me out?" "Don't rush me, let me explain slowly!" Lu Lu knew that she had to be honest now, so she patiently explained, "This morning I went to the address on the letter, but the situation was a bit special. The lock on that door was a little different from the others and not easy to open. But if I waited too long, I was afraid someone would find out, and then I wouldn't be able to get the thing. So... so..." What do you mean, "get the thing"? She clearly went to steal it! Liu Xueying sneered inwardly, but outwardly feigned ignorance, asking, "So what? What are you planning?" Lu Lu cursed inwardly, "Damn Liu Xueying, playing dumb with me. Are you really that stupid?" But she couldn't afford to offend this money-grubber, so she had to be blunt: "So I'd like you to come with me and keep watch. If anything happens, you can notify me, and I can escape safely!" Lu Lu looked at her as she spoke, and seeing her hesitation, added to persuade her, "I'll charge you a few tens of thousands less once we get the stuff. How about it? It's a good deal!" By this time, Liu Xueying roughly understood the inside story. This self-proclaimed Lingbo Feiyan thief wanted to steal the safe containing the secret, but couldn't get into Yang Ziyang's old house, which was why she wanted me to join her. No wonder she had removed the details about Yang Ziyang's old house and the specific location of the hidden item from the letter; she clearly didn't want me to beat her to it. That thing should be the CD Yang Ziyang mentioned. If I have it, I can make an anonymous call to force the man surnamed Shen to let my sister go, and I won't have to worry about Yang Ziyang playing any tricks!

"Well? Give me a straight answer!" Seeing that Liu Xueying remained silent, Lu Lu was already impatient.

"How do I know if you're telling the truth? Maybe you're just trying to get something for nothing?" Liu Xueying looked at Lu Lu with feigned suspicion and asked, "Unless you tell me the address on this letter?" "Why would I lie to you? That place is on Xianfeng Road, Yuehua..." Lu Lu blurted out, then suddenly realized the other party's trick and immediately stopped herself, saying, "Trying to trick me? No way! Let me tell you, if you don't help me, it won't be a matter of 100,000 yuan when I get my hands on it, hehe!" Looking at the smug Lu Lu, Liu Xueying was calculating in her mind, but said aloud, "Don't misunderstand, although that thing is somewhat useful to me, I would never commit a crime with you for it. I'm a law-abiding citizen and can't do anything illegal. However, if you find this thing, I'm not entirely uninterested, understand?" Lu Lu sneered inwardly, knowing that the other party was unwilling to take the risk with her and was somewhat disappointed, but judging from her expression, if she really brought the thing to her, she would definitely get a considerable reward. Thinking this, Lu Lu stood up and walked forward, but after taking two steps, she turned back and said, "You'd better get the money ready quickly, or you'll complain about the price later, hmph!" She then skipped away.

Suddenly, Liu Xueying loudly asked, "What's your relationship with Yang Ziyang?" "Ah, Yang Ziyang? Who is he? Oh, is it him?" Lu Lu was taken aback by the question, but she wasn't stupid. She understood that the other party was testing her, and this name likely belonged to the owner of the letter. So she held up the envelope and asked.

"Oh, nothing!" Liu Xueying didn't answer, looking at her with a half-smile, then seemed to be talking to herself, saying, "Some people like to put spare keys under the doormat or on the door frame, I wonder if that's how it is?" Lu Lu smiled knowingly and walked away without stopping. As she walked, she thought to herself, "This Liu Xueying is so shrewd. She clearly wants that thing like crazy, but she refuses to come forward herself, wanting to wait until I get it before doing this deal with me." But fearing I wouldn't succeed, she deliberately told me about Yang Ziyang's habit of hiding keys. It seems this thing is very important to her; 100,000 is far too little, she'd probably be willing to pay 200,000 or 300,000. Hmm, I should think this through carefully; I can't let her get away with it so easily.

She was thinking about how to blackmail Liu Xueying, but Liu Xueying was also thinking about how to deal with her. Liu Xueying had previously considered going with this thief who called himself Lingbo Feiyan, but then she thought it might be a trap. So, she suddenly asked Lu Lu if she knew Yang Ziyang, just to confirm whether what she said was true or false.

Although she was very satisfied with the results of this experiment, she still couldn't afford to buy the disc containing her sister's secret. So she thought of another possible path: the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, which is why she told her where the key was hidden. Leaving Changhong Park, Liu Xueying walked while pondering.

Yang Ziyang seems honest on the surface, but I can see something chilling in his eyes. No matter his motives or how he tries to befriend me, I can't leave such an important thing with him; I have to get it back.

This thief named Feiyan seems to have no other choice but to come to me, so she'll probably steal it alone. I'd better wait for her at Yuehua Residential Area on Xianfeng Road beforehand. Although I don't know the exact address, I'll follow her as soon as she appears. Once she opens the door as I instructed and takes the item out, I'll immediately snatch it. Judging from her thin and frail appearance, she probably can't fight, but I've learned self-defense techniques for women; I should be able to handle her. Anyway, neither stealing nor robbing is legitimate. Once I have the item, even if she knows it's mine, she'll have to suffer in silence. Yes

, that's it. With that disc, I don't have to worry about Yang Ziyang using any tricks, and I can protect my sister—a perfect solution.

Liu Xueying seemed to see Yang Ziyang helplessly watching her back and sighing, and she also seemed to see the happy scene of her sister safely escaping from Shen Dongcai's clutches. Her steps became much lighter.

On her way, she stopped at a convenience store and bought a spring-loaded fruit knife, a portable flashlight, and a dark blue baseball cap. Back in her dorm, taking advantage of the afternoon when everyone was in class, she changed into a dark green tracksuit, abandoning her usual style, and piled her long hair high into a bun, hiding it under the cap. After getting ready, she looked at herself carefully in the mirror and realized she had transformed into a handsome young man; from a distance, it would be impossible to tell her true appearance. Only then did she quietly slip out of dormitory building number 43.

The Yuehua residential area on Xianfeng Road is an old-style prefabricated slab building complex. Located on the bustling Dongma Road, it had long been designated a key demolition and redevelopment project. However, due to a lack of funds to meet urban image and safety construction requirements, all the other buildings were demolished, leaving only two buildings facing away from the road that couldn't be demolished, but the residents were few and far between.

For ease of transportation during construction, the only road in the complex was preserved as a temporary access road. The road was flanked by dozens of acres of bulldozed rubble. During the day, scavengers were still there, chiseling steel bars, but at night, apart from the occasional bird, there wasn't a soul in sight. Furthermore, few residents lived in the two buildings, so the entire neighborhood was practically pitch black if not for a single streetlamp providing some light.

Liu Xueying followed the address she'd tricked Lu Lu into giving her the address. Seeing the surroundings, she knew it was a place with no real hiding place. No wonder thieves didn't dare to act rashly; otherwise, if someone called the police, escape would be nearly impossible. However, she wasn't worried. This was precisely why her success rate in robbing was high, as thieves wouldn't make a scene or call the police if their stolen goods were taken.

Since tracking was impossible at this distance, Liu Xueying hid beforehand on the side of the easternmost building between the two, taking advantage of the low visibility, waiting for the thief to lead her to her target.

The night wind was colder than Liu Xueying had imagined, making her shiver. But this was a matter of great importance; she dared not abandon her post, nor could she afford to be careless. The surroundings were deathly silent, and the distance was shrouded in darkness. She had never done anything like this before, lying in wait, and was terrified.

Cold and scared, she had to persevere, but several hours passed and the female thief from noon still hadn't appeared. It was now two in the morning, and Liu Xueying couldn't help but wonder if she hadn't understood her meaning, or if she was too afraid to come for something else. Logically, that shouldn't be the case; she didn't seem like the type to give up easily, and she wouldn't miss such a good opportunity. Could it be that she came early? No

, this kind of thing is always done at night. I've been waiting here since before eight o'clock; she couldn't have been earlier than me. Could she have changed her plans to act tomorrow night? Please, no! Yang Ziyang made it very clear in the phone call I had with him last time we met that he and his girlfriend were going on a three-day, two-night trip, and this was the last night. If he didn't act now, he wouldn't have another chance.

Her thoughts coincided perfectly with Lu Lu's. Lu Lu, who worked as a waitress at the Shangdao Café, had also overheard the phone call. She knew tonight was the last good opportunity, so after meeting with Liu Xueying and making up her mind, she went home to sleep. In the dead of night, she arrived at Yuehua Residential Area, still dressed in her night clothes. This time, however, she didn't carry a backpack. Her purpose wasn't to loot extensively; she simply wanted to find the safe and leave. As soon as

Lu Lu entered the residential area, she was spotted by Liu Xueying, who was hiding in the shadows. Seeing her nimble figure and swift movements, Liu Xueying recognized her at a glance. Having waited so long, Lu Lu breathed a sigh of relief, but also became extremely alert. She knew that her next move would depend on her quick thinking and luck.

Lu Lu quickly crossed the unobstructed road, arriving at the entrance of a building. After looking around and seeing nothing unusual, she slipped inside. At the same time, Liu Xueying lowered the brim of her hat, and after Lu Lu entered, she followed her into the building.

Liu Xueying pressed herself against the wall, concealing her body, while peering up through the gaps in the stair railing to observe Lu Lu's heels, slowly following behind. Since both were wearing sneakers, they made no sound.

After turning several steps and climbing several floors, Liu Xueying finally stopped seeing Lu Lu's heels, clearly indicating she had reached the door to the room she wanted to enter.

Liu Xueying remained hidden, listening intently. A very faint metallic clanging sound came from somewhere above half a floor—the sound of the female thief using a key to open the door.

'Squeak, creak—click,' this sound, only audible in the stillness of the night, told her that the thief had successfully opened the door, entered, and closed it again. She tentatively took a few steps up the stairs, and seeing no one's feet on the landing, she boldly continued.

This building has a three-unit-per-floor layout. Just as Liu Xueying was wondering which door led to Yang Ziyang's old address, she suddenly noticed that the doormat under the left-hand unit door had been moved; one corner was folded up. "This thief is so careless," Liu Xueying thought, intending to help her straighten the doormat. "

When she comes out, I'll immediately snatch it. If she doesn't give it to me, I'll have to threaten her with a knife. That should catch her off guard, and my chances of success are high." But then she thought, "No, what if a fight breaks out in this narrow stairwell and alerts the other residents?" It seemed the only option was to follow her discreetly until she exited the building, then rob her. This would also make escape easier.

Having devised her plan, Liu Xueying turned and went back upstairs, crouching down on the landing of a higher floor. She used the gap between the staircase and the landing to observe the door. That way, when someone came out of the room, they would definitely go downstairs, allowing Liu Xueying to continue following them undetected.

Time ticked by, ten minutes had passed since the thief entered the house. Why hadn't she come out yet? Was finding something so difficult?

A while later, Liu Xueying checked the time. Almost half an hour had passed since the thief went in; even the hardest thing should have been found by now. Had something happened to her? A chill ran down Liu Xueying's spine. Although her body was shivering from the cold, her palms were sweaty.

Just then, a shout suddenly came from inside the door: "Ah—" That single shout startled Liu Xueying. It was the female thief's voice. What was wrong with her?

Liu Xueying's first thought was to get out of this dangerous place as quickly as possible. She hurriedly stood up and ran downstairs.

But when she passed the building entrance, she stopped. Should she just leave like this? The thing was so close; should she just leave? The thief's shout wasn't very sharp; perhaps nothing serious had happened. And since that shout, there had been no further sound. Besides, there's no one else here. If I leave and someone gets my things, they certainly won't hand them over easily, and then I'll be in trouble again.

Thinking this, Liu Xueying made a bold decision: she would go through that door and see what was going on. She touched the switchblade hidden in her pocket, took out a flashlight, and crept stealthily to the door. Only then did she realize that the door wasn't fully closed; it was ajar. This was truly a stroke of luck!

Overjoyed, she gently pushed the door open and shone her flashlight inside. There was no movement inside; it was completely silent. But she had clearly seen the female thief who called herself Feiyan go in, and she had heard her call out. There was no mistake. Liu Xueying steeled her resolve and stepped into the room.

"Feiyan… Feiyan…" she called softly, taking small, high steps forward, but there was no answer. Just then, she saw a faint light emanating from a room on the left side of the living room through its doorway, and she quickly crept over to peek.

"Feiyan... Fei..." Peeking out from the doorway, Liu Xueying saw a little girl, one hand gripping a radiator pipe against the wall, the other on her ankle, her face contorted in pain. By the light of a flashlight lying on the floor, she recognized the girl as the female thief who had broken in earlier.

Finally relieved, she asked reproachfully, "What's wrong? Why are you sitting on the floor?" Her voice was louder as her fear subsided.

"Is that Liu Xueying? What brings you here?" Lu Lu, still seated, turned her head towards the door. Upon seeing the person, she replied, "I...I twisted my ankle!" Liu Xueying cursed her inwardly, thinking, "Useless! You call yourself 'Lingbo Feiyan' (a legendary martial arts expert), I thought you were so amazing, yet you can twist your ankle so easily on flat ground." She asked aloud, "Is there anyone else here? Did you find the thing?" Lu Lu's eyes darted around, but Liu Xueying didn't notice her being in the shadows. After a two-second silence, she answered, "Nobody's here, just the two of us. The thing...we haven't found it yet!" She then suddenly lowered her voice and sighed, "Xue...Xueying, can you help me up? This place is scary, let's go!" But Liu Xueying seemed not to hear her at all. Upon hearing "nobody's here" and "we haven't found the thing yet," she immediately turned away, ignoring Lu Lu, and began searching every corner. She also felt the room was a bit eerie, but this couldn't shake her determination to find the disc.

To her disappointment, despite her diligent search, she found nothing and had no choice but to turn back to Lu Lu and ask, "Feiyan, where is that thing hidden?" "Sister Xueying, I beg you, let's stop looking and leave quickly!" Lu Lu said softly with a bitter face, as if afraid someone would hear.

But Liu Xueying, having gone this far, was determined to get what she wanted and immediately pressed, "Tell me quickly, where is that thing? I won't leave until I find it!" Seeing that the female thief was just sitting there, refusing to move, and kept shaking her head and winking, Liu Xueying had no choice but to plead softly again, "Feiyan, tell me, if I find it I will not only take you away, but I will also keep all the money!" "It's... behind the sofa next to the window!" Seeing that she was unmoved by her warnings, Lu Lu had no choice but to reveal the location of the hidden item in the letter.

Liu Xueying immediately returned to the living room without another word, moved the sofa, but found that one end of the sofa was stuck between the table and could not be moved, so she could only move it at an angle. Following the angle, she crouched down and shone her flashlight. Sure enough, there was a small silver briefcase nestled against the wall, but it was out of her reach.

She wanted to find a tool to hook it out, but after circling around, she realized that Lu Lu was in the kitchen, behind which was the balcony, and next to her was a clothesline. "Oh, so you already found it, and you went to the balcony to get the clothesline to get it out, which is why you twisted your ankle in the kitchen," Liu Xueying understood. She quickly went to Lu Lu's side but ignored her, grabbing the clothesline.

"Sister, please, stop struggling, let's go!" Lu Lu only pleaded with Liu Xueying, not reaching out to pull her even though they were so close. Liu Xueying ignored her, taking the clothesline back to the sofa.

With the rod in hand, Liu Xueying deftly hooked the small briefcase out. Holding the briefcase, she saw a compass-like number at the junction of the lid and base, knowing it was the combination lock.

"Password, what's the password?" She rushed to the kitchen again, staring at Lu Lu who was sitting on the floor, and asked urgently.

"I...I don't know!" Lu Lu's answer disappointed Liu Xueying utterly. She hadn't expected to get the item but not be able to retrieve it. At that moment, she told herself, calm down, I must calm down!

Suddenly, Liu Xueying's eyes lit up. That's right, the letter said the password was Nana's birthday. Don't worry, I think her birthday...birthday, I remember now, Yang Ziyang seemed to have mentioned a clue when we met last time.

To find out my true intentions, Liu Xueying went back and reviewed the contents of that conversation several times. Suddenly, a fragment of the conversation came to mind.

He said on the phone that he celebrated Nana's birthday last weekend, so it must be April 21st. That's right, last weekend was April 21st. This combination lock is eight digits, so it's missing the year. Let me think again, think again, think carefully. Right, he once joked with me, saying that Nana was stupid for wanting to be a leader of the post-80s generation. So Nana must have been born in 1980, making her one of the first generation of post-80s, the so-called 'leading figures'. Liu Xueying felt incredibly lucky; she hadn't expected the recording to have this effect—it was truly a stroke of good fortune. Just as she was about to turn the combination lock, she noticed Lu Lu looking at her with pleading eyes. Distrustful of the girl, she cautiously took the safe out of the kitchen, closing the door behind her.

Reaching a table against the wall, she put down her flashlight and, using the dim light, turned the dials one by one. 1…9…8…1…0…4…2…1… After turning all eight numbers, her trembling fingers pressed the button to open the lid. With

a 'click,' the lid opened. It really opened! Liu Xueying excitedly cheered inwardly, quickly placing the box on the table and grabbing the flashlight to look inside. Sure enough, the small box was empty, except for a CD at the bottom.

Yes, that's it! This is the CD from that day. I never imagined that after carelessly losing it, finding it again would take so much trouble. It was truly a difficult journey. Liu Xueying picked up the CD, her hands trembling with excitement. She let out a long breath, pressed the disc tightly to her body, and tilted her head back, silently thanking God for his blessing.

Just then, a clattering sound from the apartment door interrupted

Liu Xueying 's excitement. She keenly sensed that someone was using a key to open the door. Without hesitation, she immediately threw the CD back into the safe, grabbed the safe and a flashlight, and crawled under the table.

Luckily, she acted quickly; she had just crawled in when she heard the door open.

After two soft clicks, a man's muttering voice came from behind him: "Damn, the power's out again. So annoying!" Oh no, that's Yang Ziyang's voice! He's back! What should she do? Liu Xueying was quite startled. Without thinking about why the other person had suddenly returned home, she hurriedly curled up and hid herself, simultaneously turning off her flashlight to avoid being discovered.

The man had already closed the door, placed his suitcase by the entrance, and then shuffled inside. Through the gap between the table and the chair, Liu Xueying saw that he was heading straight for her hiding place, and a wave of anxiety washed over her. What if she was discovered now?

Fortunately, the power was off; hopefully, Yang Ziyang wouldn't notice her. Thinking this, she glanced again at the closed kitchen door not far away, praying that the female thief had also heard the commotion and would quickly hide and remain silent.

The man took off his coat and threw it on the chair, then walked straight towards her, slowly crouching down in front of the table. Liu Xueying was even more worried. Had she already been exposed? She dared not think about what would happen next, and for now, she could only hold her breath and silently endure.

With a soft 'click,' the man opened the drawer, fumbled around inside, and pulled out something. Then came the sound of a lighter, and a dim light appeared in the room. Liu Xueying was slightly relieved; he had only come to find candles. In the candlelight, the man's shadow flickered slightly on the wall, making her even more nervous.

'Tap tap tap tap…' The man seemed to be dialing the landline on the table. Liu Xueying then heard him say, "Hello, Mr. Shen, it's me. I'm the one who called you this afternoon. I'm so sorry to bother you so late… Hmm… Does it matter who I am? Let's talk about the conditions… Money? Do you think everyone lives for money?… I only have one condition: please let Liu Yuying go… Yes, that's it! You've achieved your goal, it's time to let go… Huang Dajun? Haha, if I were Huang Dajun, would I have time to waste with you? I would have already gone to fight you to the death!… I can't give you the item, but I guarantee that as long as you release Liu Yuying as agreed, no one will know about this anymore!… Okay, I'll wait for your good news!" Liu Xueying, huddled under the table, heard everything clearly. Her feelings were extremely complicated.

So Yang Ziyang's promise to help me unconditionally was true, and he really wasn't on the same side as that Shen guy. Did I wrong him before? And, in that case, my coming here to steal the item today was completely unnecessary. She was filled with anxiety and regret, wishing she could immediately put down the safe and escape the room. However, the homeowner was right in front of her, and she couldn't just walk out openly. She could only hope that the homeowner would leave quickly or go to the bedroom so that she could take the opportunity to leave.

But things didn't go as planned. The man calmly sat down in the chair in front of her, and judging from his posture, voice, and smell, he was smoking. No wonder, he had just done something so tense, it was understandable that he wanted to relax with a cigarette, but what about me? Although it was dark here, it was hard to guarantee that we wouldn't be discovered if we stayed too long!

As Liu Xueying waited anxiously, the man finally finished his cigarette and stood up, but for some reason, he made a "hmm?" sound and muttered to himself, "Why is the clothesline here?" Liu Xueying thought to herself, "Oh no!" She had forgotten to put the clothesline she had used to hook the box back; now she was going to be exposed.

Sure enough, the man started walking step by step towards the clothesline on the ground, muttering, "Something's not right, the sofa seems crooked?" He then crouched down to look into the corner between the sofa and the wall, then suddenly stood up, shouting, "Oh no! Something's missing! Someone's been in!

" He ran back to the table, the phone clicking away again: "Hello Nana…

Oh, I know it's late, but I have an emergency… I'm asking you, have you been to Yuehua Community these past few days?… No? Then who could it be?… Someone broke into my house, something's missing… Of course it's important, duh… Oh, right, okay, I'll call the police right now!" The call ended, followed by the clicking of the phone.

Liu Xueying hid under the table, panicked. She knew the homeowner was calling 110 (the police emergency number), and if the police arrived, she would definitely be charged with burglary. She knew the law, knew how serious the consequences would be, and dared not imagine what would happen next.

The man was dialing when suddenly a person sprang out from under the table beside him, one hand covering the keypad of the landline, shouting, "Don't call the police! Don't call the police!" "Wow!" The sudden appearance of someone startled him, and he froze. In the instant their eyes met, the man saw the safe the woman was carrying, and lunged at her, pinning Liu Xueying to the ground. He reached for the safe, yelling, "You thief! You've stolen from my house! Give it back to me!" If it weren't for the thick carpet, Liu Xueying would have been badly injured by the weight of the man, and even so, she was still quite disoriented. But she didn't care about that; she just held onto the hard-won safe, urgently saying, "Yang Ziyang, let go! It's me, it's Liu Xueying!" The man paused for a moment upon hearing the name 'Liu Xueying,' and she used this opportunity to roll over and get up, still clutching the safe tightly.

"Look, it's me, Liu Xueying!" To prevent the man from calling the police, she had no choice but to reveal her identity. Although he stood up and didn't try to snatch her again, he remained wary and stared intently at her. Realizing that her makeup made her difficult to spot in the dim candlelight, she quickly removed her hat and hairpin, letting her long, black hair fall down.

"Liu Xueying, it really is you! How did you get into my house? How did you get in? What do you want?" The man, seeing her face clearly, looked surprised and approached her, asking questions

as he did so. How could Liu Xueying explain herself? She was in an extremely awkward situation, and it was too late for regrets. Her only option was to leave this dangerous place immediately. Thinking this, she fell silent and suddenly turned and ran towards the door.

With a 'bang,' the man finally reached the door before her, his large hand pressing firmly against it, blocking her path. Liu Xueying stopped abruptly, and the two stood face to face in the doorway, speechless.

Liu Xueying dared not look at the man in front of her. She knew her actions were selfish, despicable, and filthy; she didn't even know why she had fallen to this state. The man's eyes were filled with doubt and anger, making her unable to meet his gaze.

"You don't trust me, you want to handle it yourself, so you came to steal?" The man stared at her with questioning eyes, approaching her step by step, his voice trembling.

With each step he took forward, Liu Xueying involuntarily took a step back. Seeing the man's aggressive gaze, she felt an indescribable fear, and involuntarily pulled out a switchblade from her pocket, retreating while stammering, "You...you stay away!" Seeing her reaction, the man stopped approaching, but his tone lacked fear, instead showing sadness and disappointment: "Liu Xueying, I've done so much for you, never wanting anything in return. But what about you? You actually came to my house and pointed a knife at me! What do you want?" Actually, Liu Xueying's action of taking out the knife was originally an instinctive act of self-protection. As the knife came, Liu Xueying, hearing the other party's righteous and stern questioning, immediately realized that her behavior had been too extreme. She hurriedly threw the knife onto the carpet, stammering, "Yang...

Yang Ziyang, I didn't mean anything by it, don't misunderstand..." But before she could finish, the other party angrily interrupted her: "Misunderstand? Who's misunderstanding?" Liu Xueying knew that the other party was heartbroken. Only tonight did she realize that she had been misunderstanding him all along. A wave of regret, remorse, and shame washed over her, but the other party was too enraged to listen to her explanation. She could only lower her head and remain silent.

"Put the things down, and leave. I never want to see you again!" the man's stern voice rang out.

"No, don't worry about this, leave it to me!" Even now, Liu Xueying still refused to completely trust him. But before she could finish speaking, the man suddenly lunged forward, grabbing the box with both hands.

"Let go!" Liu Xueying screamed, struggling to pull it back.

"I won't give it to you, this is my house!" The man held on tightly, refusing to budge.

In the struggle, the box lid was flipped open, and the disc flew out and fell to the ground.

Both women simultaneously abandoned the box and lunged for the disc, but the man, quicker than anyone else, grabbed it first.

"Just for this..." The man picked up the disc, ignoring Liu Xueying who had arrived a step too late and stood there bewildered, and walked towards the knife on the ground with his back to her. He picked up the switchblade, held both items in his hand, and coldly said, "Just for this, you've wronged me time and time again; just for this, you came to my house in the middle of the night; just for this, you even pointed a knife at me? You're truly ungrateful! Why should I keep it? What does it have to do with me?" The man became increasingly agitated, and finally, he even tried to break the disc in two with both hands. Upon seeing this, Liu Xueying immediately rushed forward to snatch it, pleading, "Yang Ziyang, you can't!

It's my fault, I wronged you, please give it to me, don't interfere!

" "No, it's mine, I'd rather destroy it than give it to you!" Seeing Liu Xueying reach out and grab the disc with him, the man, enraged, turned to shield her with his body while shouting angrily. Due to the intensity of the struggle, the fruit knife was thrown to the ground.

"Stop!" Seeing that she couldn't take it, Liu Xueying picked up the knife, activated the spring to reveal a gleaming blade about seven or eight centimeters long, and held it horizontally forward with both hands, shouting behind him.

"Hmph!" The man, who had intended to break the disc in half, turned around upon hearing the shout and saw Liu Xueying holding the knife with both hands, the blade pointed directly at him. Instead of being afraid, he sneered, "Fine, you've finally made up your mind, wanting to kill me and take it? Go ahead!" He then walked towards Liu Xueying.

"Give me the thing, quick, I'm serious!" Liu Xueying gritted her teeth, forcing herself to calm down. Though her breathing was heavy and her heart pounded, she had no other way out.

The man showed no fear, walking straight up to her, the knife almost touching her, yet he continued to walk forward step by step.

Liu Xueying followed his pace, backing away, sweat pouring down her forehead, her hands trembling as she stammered, "Don't force me, I'm serious, give me the thing!" With a 'bang,' Liu Xueying's back slammed against the wall, and at the same time, the man's abdomen was pressed against the knife. She had no intention of harming the man before her; involuntarily, she pulled her hands back, her wrists against her body.

"Your sister tried to kill someone too, but she didn't have the guts. And you, what about you?"

In a fit of rage, the man grabbed her hand holding the knife handle and pulled it towards himself, yelling, "Come on, stab me to death! This one cut will end it all, won't it? Come on!" Staring into the man's menacing eyes and hearing his almost provocative words, Liu Xueying was terrified and at a loss. She didn't know whether to push forward and truly end it all, or to immediately abandon this foolish idea. In her panic, she unconsciously closed her eyes tightly and screamed, "Don't force me! Don't force me! I won't force me!" Suddenly, she felt a pressure on her hand, followed by the man's shouting abruptly ceasing, and the room returning to silence. She opened her eyes in alarm and was horrified to see the man clutching his stomach, where the fruit knife was firmly embedded, only the metal handle protruding; the entire blade was deep inside his body. She froze, unsure whether she had impulsively plunged the knife in, or if the man had pushed it in while she was in the middle.

The man's anger vanished, replaced by astonishment. He looked down at his abdomen, then up at Liu Xueying, his mouth agape, gasping for breath, as if even this couldn't satisfy his hunger.

"You...you actually...you really wanted to kill me?" Even now, the man couldn't believe his eyes, couldn't believe the woman before him could be so heartless. But the blood seeping from his chest and between his fingers, the gradually blurring vision, said it all.

The man swayed, trying to move forward, but his blood loss made him unable to support himself: "Here...you...want...want it...take it..." His left hand reached forward to hold the CD, but before his arm could fully extend, he collapsed to the ground along with his body.

Liu Xueying's face was filled with astonishment. Her jade-like hands, which had been gripping the knife hilt, remained frozen in mid-air, her small mouth slightly open, sobbing incessantly. Her bright eyes stared unblinkingly at the man, until the corners of his mouth... He slowly collapsed, covered in blood.

Watching the man lie silently on the ground, blood continuously oozing from his abdomen, staining the thick carpet red, his sorrowful, resentful eyes still fixed on her, Liu Xueying's mind went completely blank.

I…how could I have really stabbed him? I remember I didn't use much force, what…what happened? She slowly crouched down, her back against the wall, and reached out a finger to check the man's breath.

Oh God, he…he's not breathing! Liu Xueying clenched her teeth and tightly closed her eyes, deeply regretting everything she had just done. After a long while, she sighed, "No, no…it wasn't me, it was…it was you who bumped into me, Yang Ziyang, you…you…you can't blame me!" She didn't know if she was speaking to the dead man on the ground or to herself. But after speaking, she finally regained some courage, her eyes returned to normal, and she began to think.

However, before she could figure out what to do next, she suddenly felt something was wrong with her trouser leg. She instinctively turned her head and saw the man on the ground staring at her with wide, unblinking eyes, his left hand gripping her trouser leg. That hand, that blood-stained left hand, seemed to want to drag her down with him.

"Ah! Waaah! Ah!" Liu Xueying suddenly sat down on the ground, desperately struggling backward with her hands and kicking forward with her legs. Somehow, she actually managed to shake off the man's dying, 'deathly hand.' Driven by human instinct, she could no longer care about anything else; she had only one simple thought: get out of here!

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