Chapter 425 Chapter 423 Want A Hug
Chapter 423 Want A Hug
The danger was over.
The sniper was about to fire as planned, but Dongfang Yang, who had been escorting them in a helicopter, spotted him.
Seeing Su Tao confronting the plainclothes man, Dongfang Yang knew the danger lay elsewhere.
He quickly arranged for people to arrest the sniper, just a second before he could pull the trigger.
One of Dongfang Yang’s men managed to shoot the sniper in the shoulder.
With so many people coming to arrest him, the sniper couldn’t possibly miss them. He was already anxious and flustered, but he still maintained his professional ethics, trying to confirm whether the plainclothes man, Yu Hui, could take Chi Xiaocheng away.
When he saw that Yu Hui hadn't managed to take her, he panicked and tried to complete his mission, only to get shot in the shoulder again. His aim, which wasn't very accurate to begin with, was further compromised.
One thing led to another, and he accidentally shot Yu Hui.
Friendly fire.
Si Chen had gambled correctly, but he couldn't bring himself to be happy.
The contrasting reactions of Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao, who were both celebrating their survival, were stark.
But what could he say?
If he had died, he wouldn’t even have had the chance to be lost in thought here.
Or, if Su Tao or Chi Xiaocheng had died, the other would have gone mad, and Si Chen wouldn't have been able to stop them.
As it stood, this was indeed the best outcome.
The only one who died was a minor character he had just met less than ten minutes ago.
Back at the villa Si Chen had prepared, before they even had a chance to unpack, Dongfang Yang walked in from outside.
With him were two bodyguards and several security guards from the upscale residential area.
Dongfang Yang walked through the door, glanced at Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao sitting to one side, and said directly, "This place isn't entirely safe. Should we consider moving somewhere else? I've basically taken control of that building, but since they predicted you'd come here, there might be people in this complex who've been replaced."
Numbers didn't necessarily guarantee safety.
Dongfang Yang had a private estate in the suburbs.
That kind of quiet, retirement-friendly place was much safer than this mixed residential complex.
Si Chen gave Dongfang Yang a faint glance. "How can you be so sure they wouldn't investigate you? I bought this villa in secret. I haven't even told anyone about it except for you guys."
"Besides, it's already safe here. We'll keep an eye on the opposite building and have the security guards keep a close watch. As long as they don't run around, nothing will happen."
"The most important question now is, why are they specifically targeting Chi Xiaocheng!"
This was what Si Chen couldn't understand.
When he said this, Su Tao, who had already been restless, lowered her head and clenched her fists tightly. "Because of me..."
Her head hung low, and Su Tao's shoulders trembled slightly. "Every time Xiaocheng gets hurt or something happens, it's because of me..."
Chi Xiaocheng looked at the girl's guilty expression and couldn't help but interrupt. "Tao Tao, your logic is wrong."
Su Tao looked up in surprise.
Chi Xiaocheng continued, "If it was after you inherited your father's bloodline, it would be understandable if they couldn't deal with you and turned to me. But this has been happening long before that, right?"
"If they wanted to target you when you were just an ordinary person, why would they start with me?"
Chi Xiaocheng told a lie that only she could understand, softly comforting, "So, it has nothing to do with you, Tao Tao. Maybe I'm just unlucky."
Si Chen nodded in agreement. "Chi Xiaocheng's logic is right. Even if you have the bloodline of a war god, you wouldn't be able to withstand this kind of heavy weaponry attack. They used a sniper rifle and grenades. What you're saying doesn't make sense."
"And in the end, the plainclothes man's mission was just Chi Xiaocheng!"
Could it be that they were after the mysterious force behind Chi Xiaocheng?
On that note, in this kind of situation, why hadn't the mysterious force behind Chi Xiaocheng taken action? Were they also bound by contracts like those ancient families?
Si Chen couldn't guess, no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't understand it.
Seeing that everyone was frowning and their moods weren't high, Dongfang Yang couldn't help but sigh. "If you ask me, instead of thinking about all these complicated things, why not celebrate surviving this crisis? Can't we worry about the troublesome things later?"
He clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention. "Alright, alright, let's think about things tomorrow. Tonight, listen to me. Let's all have a meal together. This gloomy atmosphere is terrible."
Now that they had survived and could be sure of their safety for the time being, why not relax a little?
Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao exchanged glances and both breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing that things were mostly settled, Dongfang Yang said, "Then you two stay here in the villa, settle your emotions, and unpack your things."
"Si Chen, treat your injuries and then check the surrounding area for safety."
"I'll find someone to cook and bring the food over. I'll also ask the Chi Song brothers to come and eat together."
As soon as he said this, Su Tao weakly raised her hand and said, "How about... we buy some groceries and I'll be in charge of cooking? After all, this is the first time we're eating together, and I think it would be more meaningful that way."
Dongfang Yang and Si Chen were both stunned.
Yes, they had known each other for so long and had been through so much.
When you thought about it, this was their first "family photo" meal.
They had so many feelings.
Dongfang Yang sighed inwardly and said, "Okay, Su Tao, just tell me what groceries you want to buy and I'll have someone get them for you."
"Okay!"
After confirming their respective tasks, Dongfang Yang and Si Chen quickly left.
Watching their departing figures, Su Tao also breathed a sigh of relief.
The two of them had helped her and Xiaocheng too much.
She never knew how to repay them.
Even if they both liked Chi Xiaocheng and their motives might not be entirely pure, one thing was separate from another.
She would remember their kindness for now.
Then, whether or not she should kill them would be discussed separately later.
"Let's go unpack first. I think Si Chen said he put the luggage in the living room on the second floor, and then we can pick a room."
Chi Xiaocheng smiled sweetly. "How about we pick a room with a smaller bed?"
Su Tao walked towards the stairs. "Why a smaller bed?"
"Because that way Tao Tao will worry that I'll fall out of bed in the middle of the night and hug me even tighter."
Su Tao helplessly touched Chi Xiaocheng's head. "Even if it's a big bed, I'll hug you tight."
Looking at Chi Xiaocheng's smile, a warmth rose in Su Tao's heart.
Yes, they had survived another life-or-death crisis, so why think about those bad things?
Xiaocheng was fine and still so adorable by her side.
She would listen to Dongfang Yang for now and enjoy the moment.
Arriving on the second floor, Su Tao saw two suitcases next to the sofa.
Just as she was about to walk over, she saw Chi Xiaocheng standing still in place.
She couldn't help but ask, "Xiaocheng, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Chi Xiaocheng breathed a sigh. "I just feel like you've been saying things like 'I'll hug you even tighter' more and more often, and you're getting bolder, Tao Tao."
Su Tao was momentarily speechless. "I... I was just saying it casually."
"Eh~ Tao Tao, are you blushing?"
"Well, we still have to unpack, so let's not talk so much."
"Hahahaha, Tao Tao, you're really embarrassed, aren't you? You just said you'd hug me even tighter. Let's not unpack yet, come give me a hug~"
Chi Xiaocheng stretched out her arms and leaned in, causing the girl to feel shy. She didn't know whether to open her arms and hug back or not.
The self-imposed pressure originally brought on by guilt and anxiety was gradually being healed at that moment.
Sweetness and happiness floated on her cheeks.
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