You Mingxu listened to Yin Feng's words, which seemed part persuasion, part temptation, and part genuine affection, yet all she felt was a throbbing pain in her head. This lunatic, this madman! To save her, he was even willing to ingratiate himself with Yin Chen—this fool...
Yet she could also feel the muzzle of Yin Chen's gun slowly shifting against her head, as if betraying its owner's internal deliberation. She heard him ask slowly, "So, according to you, I must exchange You Mingxu for you to get what I want?"
Then, she heard that unhurried voice reply, "I admit, proposing this solution is to ensure her safe return. But aren't you also reluctant to kill her? Take me with you—wander the world or descend into hell. A soul similar to yours, someone who shares your blood, will accompany you. Have you forgotten the joy you felt in Guizhou, when you imprisoned and tormented me? I will fulfill your wishes. I will yield, as long as you fulfill mine."
You Mingxu's heart ached violently upon hearing this. Was he insane? Luring Yin Chen like this. Was it a temporary expedient, or did he genuinely intend to do this? Was he really willing to throw himself to the wolves for her? Yin Feng, you madman!
The exchange between the brothers had taken only two or three minutes. Suddenly, You Mingxu realized that Yin Chen's escape route must have been meticulously planned, making it difficult to track. That was why no reinforcements had arrived yet.
So, Yin Feng was serious.
"Don't exchange," You Mingxu suddenly said to Yin Chen. "Don't listen to him. I'll go with you. Drive away now! If you don't leave, the police will catch up!"
Unexpectedly, her words only strengthened Yin Chen's resolve. He looked down at her, his hand slowly withdrawing from her slender neck. You Mingxu heard his icy voice say, "He's right. You're not the one I want. You're not her. Keeping you would only leave me with nothing in the end."
Madman!
This madman!
This madman's psyche had been perfectly manipulated by Yin Feng. But the outcome of that manipulation was him descending into hell in her place.
"Little brother, come here," Yin Chen said hoarsely, a hint of excited laughter in his voice. "Come to your brother."
You Mingxu strained to lift her head and saw the figure outside the car approaching. Suddenly, her vision blurred. He showed no hesitation.
You Mingxu shouted, "Yin Feng, how dare you?"
The man remained silent.
Xiao Yan followed a few steps behind, his eyes red, glaring fixedly at Yin Chen, his gun unwavering.
The rear car door was pulled open. Yin Chen tossed something, and Yin Feng caught it. Yin Chen said, "Inject it into your upper arm, then climb into the back seat."
Yin Feng called out, "Xiao Yan."
Xiao Yan hurried to the passenger side, yanked the door open, and aimed at Yin Chen's head.
Yin Chen chuckled, his peripheral vision catching Yin Feng injecting the muscle relaxant into his arm without hesitation. Xiao Yan, watching Yin Feng's resolute actions, was on the verge of tears, struggling to stay silent.
In the profound stillness that fell, You Mingxu could only guess what was happening. An overwhelming chill, born from nowhere, swept across her face. Her expression remained blank, but her teeth began to chatter uncontrollably.Then she heard a "clang" sound—something heavy had collided with the car body, followed by movement in the back seat. Someone struggled to climb in, and the rear door closed with a soft "thud."
She heard someone whisper softly, "A Xu."
You Mingxu gritted her teeth, unable to turn her head, her heart filled with hatred.
Then someone from outside urgently wrapped their arms around her waist and dragged her out. She looked up and saw Yin Chen's gun still aimed at her, his face expressionless, as if he were about to drive this car to a far, faraway place. Finally, she could see Yin Feng—he was lying in the back seat, quietly watching her, his gaze dark and deep as water, tinged with a faint redness.
You Mingxu's tears fell instantly.
She hated him! Hated him to death! Who told him to trade places with her? She was a police officer, while he was just a frail scholar—and the very person Yin Chen despised. He was insane!
You Mingxu was pulled out of the car by Xiao Yan.
Almost simultaneously, Xiao Yan raised his gun and fired. But just as Yin Feng had predicted, Yin Chen's reaction was far quicker. He slammed on the accelerator, and the car shot forward like an arrow released from a bowstring. Xiao Yan set You Mingxu down on the ground and immediately gave chase, firing wildly. However, the car soon left the alley and merged onto the main road. Amid the constant honking of passing vehicles, Yin Chen's car sliced through the traffic like a swordfish piercing water, running two red lights in quick succession and disappearing into the distance.
Xiao Yan chased after it for seven or eight hundred meters but couldn't even catch a glimpse of the car. Clenching his teeth, he turned and ran back. There, he saw You Mingxu—once lively and full of energy—still lying motionless on the ground. Tears streamed down his face, and his entire body trembled. As he drew closer, he noticed her pale face and tear-streaked cheeks. She was looking at him with an expression he had never seen before.
Xiao Yan wept uncontrollably as he lifted her from the ground, sobbing while making a phone call.
Guan Jun and Chen Feng hadn't been far away, but due to the explosion, fire trucks and police cars had swarmed the area, causing chaos around the neighborhood. They were stuck in traffic, and Yin Chen's driving route had been too meticulous, allowing him to shake them off temporarily.
Before long, Guan Jun and Chen Feng arrived by car, carrying the still-unconscious Tuya, whom they had retrieved and tossed into the back seat. The scene before them made their eyes feel as if they were about to burst—
Xiao Yan sat on the curb, holding the limp You Mingxu in his arms, crying uncontrollably.
Before the car even came to a complete stop, Guan Jun pushed the door open and leaped out, rushing over to them in a few quick strides. His eyes turned cold as he demanded, "Where's Teacher Yin? Where is Teacher Yin?"
Chen Feng slammed on the brakes and ran over as well.
Xiao Yan cried, "He convinced Yin Chen to trade himself for Miss You. He was injected with something and couldn't move, just like Miss You. Both of them are... He's already gone, far away. We can't catch up!"
Guan Jun roared, "Shut up! No matter where he goes, I'll chase him down!" He took You Mingxu from Xiao Yan's arms and saw her indifferent expression, her red-rimmed eyes radiating a chilling coldness. Even Guan Jun felt a pang in his heart. He glanced at the main road outside, knowing deep down that Xiao Yan was right—Yin Chen had escaped with Teacher Yin in his grasp.
He asked You Mingxu, "What did they inject you with?"
You Mingxu replied, "A nerve paralytic agent."Guan Jun lifted her arm again, quickly found the needle mark, brought it to his nose, and sniffed hard. He had just looked up and spotted a pharmacy across the street. Through gritted teeth, he said, "I'll figure something out. Get her in the car first. I'll prepare the medication right away."
Chen Feng’s face was equally grim, his gaze fixed on You Mingxu filled with shock and anguish. He took her, carried her into the car, and placed her beside Tuya. Watching her lie weakly against Tuya, Chen Feng suppressed his emotions and spoke as gently as he could, "Don’t worry, we will definitely bring Teacher Yin back. He’ll be fine."
"Mhm." You Mingxu’s voice sounded unusually calm, yet it carried an unmistakable, unyielding resolve. Chen Feng’s heart ached, and without another word, he got into the car as well.
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