Guo Long, who had been somewhat skeptical, now was completely convinced that Sun Xingdong wanted to kill him. Only Lao Jun would know he was going to the factory for a transaction that morning, and only Sun Xingdong would know he would go to the clinic to treat his injury after being wounded.
He had even been stupid enough to call Sun Xingdong and tell him about his injury!
Guo Long was now burning with anger and started cursing Sun Xingdong in the car.
Just as he was cursing, suddenly there was a “bang” and the rear window of the Mercedes shattered. Guo Long instinctively ducked his neck, knowing the car behind had fired at them.
Meng Qing cursed and stretched his hand out the side window, firing two shots back.
Yu Yi waited until Meng Qing’s two shots were done, then stuck out her head, aimed at the front car’s rearview mirror, and fired a shot. The rearview mirror broke and flew off. Then Yu Yi fired again, the bullet piercing through the rear window and hitting the front passenger window.
Guo Long almost got hit by the shot and, seeing how accurate the shooter in the following car was, quickly ducked down and hid under the seat.
Seeing him not raising his head, Meng Qing gestured to Yu Yi in the back to drive into another lane and started shooting at the front and rear windows. Yu Yi cooperated by shooting, though all her shots were into the air.
“Bang bang clang clang” – after dozens of gunshots, the Mercedes’s rear window was almost gone, and the front windshield was so cracked that the view ahead was obscured.
Meng Qing stepped on the brake and sharply turned the steering wheel, causing the Mercedes to drift sideways on the highway before stopping, with the car’s front and back reversed, now facing the Range Rover.
The Range Rover driven by Yu Yi also quickly braked to a stop.
Meng Qing got out of the car, using the car door as cover, crouching behind it and “exchanging fire” with Yu Yi.
There was no more gunfire from Yu Yi’s side. After waiting a moment, Meng Qing said in a low voice: “Got one. The other might be out of bullets.” He took off his jacket and threw it out as a test, and Yu Yi did not shoot.
Meng Qing quickly stood up and ran towards the Range Rover. When he reached the midpoint between the two cars, Yu Yi suddenly fired a shot. Meng Qing cried out and fell to the ground.
Yu Yi left the Range Rover, walked to the side of the Mercedes, and aimed her gun at Guo Long: “Tu Long.”
Guo Long raised his head from under the seat and recognized Yu Yi as the woman who had ambushed them in the factory that morning. “Was it Sun Xingdong who sent you?”
Yu Yi did not deny it, coldly saying: “Tu Long, you’re too greedy. He had hinted to you multiple times to give up more, and if you were smart, you wouldn’t have ended up in this situation.”
Meng Qing let out a “hmph” and said dissatisfiedly, “I’m the one who saved your life, and this is how you talk?”
He touched his arm and showed Guo Long the “blood” in his palm, then continued, “I suddenly realized she might still have bullets, and was not shooting to make me let my guard down. At the critical moment, I dodged, but still got a slight graze. Then I played dead and took the opportunity to shoot her.”
He shook his head, “Wow, this woman is too skilled. I almost fell into her trap.”
Guo Long said gratefully, “Brother, I won’t even try to thank you. When I rise again someday… Oh, by the way, brother, I don’t even know your name.”
“Chen Yong, Chen from the east, brave Chen.”
Guo Long nodded, “Brother Chen, Tu Long will remember you.”
Meng Qing smiled lightly, “Then I’ll call you Dragon Ge. You’re not out of danger yet.”
Guo Long frowned. Although Sun Xingdong’s influence was mainly in Langnan, he couldn’t guarantee there were no people in Henning and other places. Especially if he used the public security system, tracking him wouldn’t be difficult. With surveillance everywhere, how could he avoid Sun Xingdong’s pursuit? Would he have to hide in the countryside for years? It was frustrating that he had rushed out, leaving all the money he’d earned in Langnan behind. Without money, staying in the countryside for years would be like fleeing in desperation.
Guo Long’s hesitation lingered in the air as he searched for his thoughts. “I can’t just involve you in something so dangerous without knowing your true intentions.”
Meng Qing sighed, “I understand your concerns, but right now, we need to focus on what will keep you safe. Trust isn’t built overnight, but for the moment, we both want the same thing: to deal with Sun Xingdong.”
“You’re right,” Guo Long finally conceded. “I’ll think about your plan, but I need a bit of time,” he said, glancing at the door as if expecting someone to burst in at any moment.
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Meng Qing sighed, “Actually, I’m here to repay a debt.”
Guo Long was greatly surprised and then listened to Meng Qing recount a past event.
Years ago, when Guo Long was still a subordinate, his boss ordered him to eliminate his rival’s wife and child. The mother and child begged him to spare them. Guo Long, momentarily soft-hearted, let them go, telling them to escape far away and never return. When he went back, he told his boss he had completed the task, but he always felt guilty, afraid his ruthless boss would discover he had spared them.
After that, although the mother and child indeed disappeared, Guo Long never wanted to be kind again. This was almost the only time he had shown mercy in his criminal career. He had even forgotten about this incident, let alone remembering the name of the boy at that time. So when “Chen Yong” introduced himself, Guo Long didn’t recall anything.
Unexpectedly, in his time of need, that moment of mercy had brought the “son” Chen Yong to repay the favor. Guo Long couldn’t help but feel emotional.
The driver seemed to have misunderstood something and suddenly stopped talking, his face turning pale as he glanced at Yu Yi in the passenger seat.
“Could this be the vengeful ghost of someone who died during land acquisition, coming to claim a life? He couldn’t be this unlucky, could he?
Yu Yi glanced at him, seeing his panicked expression. Recalling their previous conversation, she suddenly understood the driver’s misunderstanding and couldn’t help but laugh, “I used to live here and moved away after the land acquisition.”
After her explanation, the driver also laughed. Thinking it was broad daylight with no reason to see a ghost, and the woman beside him had rosy lips, a healthy complexion, and normal eyes – she couldn’t be a wronged female ghost. He must have been too obsessed with those late-night radio programs and would definitely stop listening from today!
After the taxi turned onto the highway, they noticed numerous glass fragments and metal debris on the road. After driving a bit further, they saw a small blood stain on the ground. The driver, now relaxed, thought this was an excellent topic and said, “Looks like there’s been a car accident here. Tsk, tsk, glass fragments scattered over such a long stretch of road. It might have been a chain collision. Strange, how come no cars are visible? How could the traffic police have cleared the scene so quickly?”
Yu Yi wanted to say these were just two cars’ worth of glass, how could it be a chain collision?”
But she thought better of it, worried the driver might misunderstand her as a ghost, which could make him nervous.
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Meng Qing dropped Guo Long off in Hening. Just after entering the city, he stopped the car along the way, returned Guo Long’s gun, and handed him a handheld camera and a black bag. “Brother Long, I’ll leave you here. Use the car, I’m going now.”
