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I began preparing with Liu Yiyi, applying Sulfur powder to our bodies. We had to be careful not to use too much, as it could poison us through our skin. However, applying it to our clothes was not a problem. Afterward, we packed a bag; I slung it over my back and carried another bag in my hand. "Alright, let's go."
Without any hesitation, we made our way through the Sulfur Mine area and circled around the back of Miao Village, heading back along the path we had come. To prevent leaving any scent behind, we scattered Sulfur powder as we ran. Once we reached the top of the hill and arrived by the lake, we finally breathed a sigh of relief.
I looked at Liu Yiyi and pointed at her, laughing heartily. "Yiyi, if you go back looking like this, won't your grandfather kill me? A perfectly good female CEO turned into a beggar because of me."
Liu Yiyi kicked me playfully. "As if you look any better!"
We both laughed and went to wash our faces by the lake.
The water was icy cold.
After splashing my face a couple of times, I heard footsteps nearby and jumped in surprise. I quickly turned around to see a group of people approaching us; they were all Liu Yiyi's employees.
I wiped my hands on my clothes. "Hey, Liu Yiyi, your employees are quite loyal, huh? They even came back to find us."
Liu Yiyi wiped her face and smiled at me mischievously. "Of course! When I select employees, the most important thing I look for is their character. I don't require them to be loyal to the company or exceptionally talented; as long as they have good character and can endure hardships, that's enough. If anyone wants to switch jobs, they can always talk to me, and I'll approve it. Look… hey!"
Liu Yiyi called out to her employees, and upon seeing us, they rushed over.
"Liu Zong, are you alright?"
"Thank goodness! We were so worried!"
"Liu Zong, we're sorry for making you worry." The last one to speak was Zhao Yin.
I looked over and saw Zhao Yin and Yuan Chao were both there; surprisingly, they were alive. I asked, "What were you two doing yesterday?"
Zhao Yin replied, "We went down to the fields to see if there was anything to eat. After we got there, we fell into a trap. We don't even know what it was meant for; it was deep and steep, and there was water inside. We couldn't get out. Yuan Shao and I dug around with our hands little by little to make a step, and in the end, Yuan Shao lifted me up. By the time we got out, it was already dark. We went to the camping site to find you and saw the note you left, so we hurried over. When we got there, I realized you and Liu Zong hadn’t returned because you were looking for us. We were worried about you, so we all came together."
I nodded; it turned out these two hadn't entered the village but had fallen into a trap. "Alright, as long as everyone is safe. Let's head back to the vehicle."
"By the way, what about the tour company staff? What will happen to them?" Zhao Yin asked.
I waved my hand dismissively. "They're dead. Enough of that; let's hurry up and go."
I didn't elaborate further and returned to the Minibus with everyone else. By the time we reached the Minibus, it was already dark. I instructed the driver to set off immediately; I'd rather go slowly than wait until dawn.
The driver couldn't manage to drive all night alone, but fortunately, the men on the bus could all drive and were experienced enough. Driving this kind of Minibus in the city might be challenging, but in this area with few pedestrians, it was manageable. As long as we could get out of this mountainous region, we'd be fine.
Sitting in the Minibus, the earlier laughter had faded; everyone was exhausted and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
I sat next to Liu Yiyi and recalled how Stone Cheng had shamelessly tried to take my seat when we boarded. Now he was gone, and I felt a bit uneasy about it. After all, despite his thick skin, he was a good person. He died trying to find Zhao Yin.
"Song Fei," Liu Yiyi turned to look at me.
"What is it?"
"About Stone Cheng's death—how are we going to explain this when we get back?" Liu Yiyi asked. "If we report it, won't the police need evidence?"
I smiled slightly. "Don't worry about that; I have evidence. You should get some sleep."
"You have evidence?" Liu Yiyi looked at me with confusion.
I just smiled and said, "Don't worry, you should get some sleep. You've had a long day. Come on, lean on my shoulder and rest."
"Dream on," Liu Yiyi chuckled, then adjusted her seat, which bent down like a bed. She lay back and fell asleep.
It wasn't until the evening of the 20th that we returned to Donghai City.
After getting back, everyone went to rest, while Liu Yiyi and I headed to the police station to find Chen Shan regarding the death of Stone Cheng. After all, he was a living person who had suddenly disappeared without a trace; this matter certainly couldn't be brushed aside.
We found Chen Shan and recounted what had happened.
Chen Shan frowned as he listened. "This is going to be a bit tricky. First, regarding the death, I believe you, but the judge won't. We need to find their bodies for proof. Second, concerning compensation, since this incident occurred during travel, there is travel insurance and accident insurance available. However, if it's just a case of disappearance, the insurance company might not pay out."
I handed my wristwatch to Chen Shan. "Captain Chen, see if this can serve as evidence."
Liu Yiyi looked at it curiously. "A watch? Is this your evidence?" She leaned in closer.
Chen Shan examined the watch. He seemed familiar with it and pressed a button, quickly switching it to video playback mode. A massive Snake King appeared on the screen.
I had secretly pressed the recording button when the Snake King first showed up. The watch had recorded for quite a long time and was very clear—capturing everything from our encounter with the Snake King to being saved by a madman, and finally hunting down that madman together. The footage showed the Snake King being blown up and then revealed Stone Cheng's body on the ground, with snakes emerging from his mouth. All these scenes were documented on the watch.
Chen Shan nodded. "Of course, this can definitely serve as evidence. We will initiate special case handling procedures and will quickly resolve the compensation issue. By the way, this officer here is the one who blew up Python—what's his name?"
I shook my head. "I don't even know what he's called."
"Hey!" Chen Shan nodded at me and sighed, "Then I'll keep the watch for now."
I stood up and said, "Alright!"
Liu Yiyi walked over and suddenly grabbed my ear.
I yelled, "Yiyi, what are you doing? Hey, this is the police station! What do you think you're doing?"
"What do you mean?!" Liu Yiyi tugged at my ear. "Why do you have such sleazy stuff on you?! Are you planning to do something bad?"
I immediately protested, "This stuff belongs to that pervert Chi Xiang! How could I have something like this? When I went there, Chi Xiang insisted on giving it to me. I didn't want it, but he still gave it to me, saying it could help me record things in dangerous situations, like a movie. I thought about it and realized he was right, so I agreed."
Liu Yiyi let go of my ear, kicked me lightly, and muttered, "Do you think I'm an idiot?"
Chen Shan chuckled from the side, "Hey, hey, if you two want to show affection, go outside. This is a serious judicial place."
Both Liu Yiyi and I laughed.
After leaving the police station and grabbing a late-night snack, I walked Liu Yiyi back to her dorm.
Watching her leave made my heart flutter. I really wanted to keep her here, hold her hand, and confess my feelings. However, I wasn't that foolish.
What was the most brilliant love technique again? Oh right, the best way to pursue someone isn't to confess but to subtly influence them without them noticing. In short, don't confess; if you don't say anything, they can't reject you, and you'll still have a chance. But once you confess and get rejected, then it's game over.
So when pursuing a girl, never confess. Wait until you've held her hand and she hasn't rejected you yet; that's when you can boldly ask her to be your girlfriend.
"Yes, that's it."
I have to keep working hard. Once I hold Liu Yiyi's hand and wander around the streets, I'll have the chance to confess my feelings while buying her a rose!
I couldn't help but smile foolishly.
Thinking this way, I took a taxi back to the café.
The café was empty when I opened the door, and I noticed a note left on the table.
The note was from Zhang Yuru. She had gone to handle something with her best friend and would be back tomorrow. Also, she had taken the car; there was no need to report it to the police because she hadn't stolen it—she had taken it openly.
I chuckled, tore up the note, took a shower, and then headed into the bedroom.
The bedroom smelled wonderful. My bed, which had looked like a dog's den, had been tidied up by Zhang Yuru.
Seeing this scene, I suddenly felt that although this woman could be a bit silly at times, she wasn't so bad after all.
The first thing I did when I lay down on the bed was to send a WeChat message to Azure Cloud Taoist to purchase his talismans. Now that I had money, I bought four Corpse Fixing Talismans, four Fire Thunder Talismans, and two Golden Light Talismans all at once. There was no way around it; I was feeling quite extravagant now, and besides, Azure Cloud Taoist's talismans were indeed very powerful.
One hundred thousand yuan gone.
I didn't feel too heartbroken about it; I lay down and fell asleep.
I slept soundly and sweetly, dreaming of Liu Yiyi's every smile and frown.
I forgot the dangers of everything, lost in a beautiful dream.
Suddenly, the sound of hooves echoed in the dream again, accompanied by the sounds of battle and cries. The noise was annoying, yet I couldn't stop it.
The sound of hooves grew louder, the clamor of fighting became more intense, and the cries turned increasingly mournful.
I didn't want to listen; I wanted to see Liu Yiyi. However, the noise only grew louder, as if it wanted to shatter my mind.
I jolted awake, eyes wide open, gasping for breath.
Glancing at my phone, it was just past three in the morning.
I breathed heavily, trying to calm myself from the fright of the dream.
At that moment, outside the café, a sudden sound of footsteps broke through!
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