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nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nMing Shu stretched and smiled. “Is the supper ready? I’m so hungry!”

nJiang Duo saw that Ming Shu was perfectly fine and didn’t know what to say. “Very soon.”

nMing Shu finished the supper and returned to her room. She never came out after that.

nJiang Duo looked at the closed door and felt a bit worried.

nHow did Qin Che get kidnap? Xiao Li…

nJiang Duo sat on the sofa and let her imagination run wild. The rain got heavier. The splattering sounds felt as though they were hitting right into people’s hearts.

nKacha—

nJiang Duo immediately looked up and saw the shadow against the door.

n“You’re not asleep yet?” Ming Shu said casually, “Rest early.”

n“Xiao Li… are you going out?” Ming Shu looked at the fully dressed Ming Shu.

n“Yes.” Ming Shu gave a light smile. “I want to eat custard buns tomorrow. Remember to make more.”

nJiang Duo was stunned for a while. Her heart started to feel anxious without any warning. She wanted to stop her, but no words would come out of her mouth.

nShe had lived with Xiao Li for so long. When she decided on something, she would do it even if she promised that she wouldn’t. No one could stop her.

nShe agreed after a while. “Okay.”

nAfter that, she added, “I’ll wait for you to come back.”

nMing Shu gave a gentle smile. The light fell on her eyes. Gentleness seemed to seep out from them.

nMing Shu picked up an umbrella. Jiang Duo sent her to the door and watched as she climbed down the stairs and walked out of the building, disappearing into the rain with the umbrella.

nJiang Duo grabbed the rusty rails and asked herself, “Are you going to find him?”

n…

nThe scenery outside flashed past, forming unique images through the rain and lights. There were only a few cars on the road. The whole city seemed to be engulfed in the heavy rain.

n“We’ve arrived, Miss.”

nThe girl sitting in the backseat came to attention and passed the driver his money.

n“Little girl, this is such a desolate area and it’s so late at night. Please be careful,” the driver reminded her as he looked for change.

n“Thank you. Keep the change.” The girl opened the door and got off the car. Her voice was gentle as she said, “Thanks for sending me to a distant location”

nThe driver’s response was locked in the car as the girl opened the umbrella and casually walked toward a building not far away.

nThe rain splattered onto the umbrella and formed a rhythm in the rainy night.

nMing Shu stepped on the dirty, muddy ground and got closer to the building one step at a time.

n…

nIn the building…

nHe Shuguo placed his hands behind his back and walked back and forth. In the end, he stopped in front of the man that was tied up. “Qin Che, what is the point of holding on for so long?”

nQin Che’s mouth was taped shut and he couldn’t say anything.

nHe Shuguo tore off the tape covering his mouth.

nQin Che sneered and looked at him mockingly. He didn’t say anything.

nHe Shuguo exchanged glances with Qin Che for a few seconds and shifted his gaze away. “Since you’re my nephew, I will send you overseas once you sign your name. You will not have to worry about your living expenses at all. How about that?”

nQin Che didn’t reply. He just stared at He Shuguo.

n“Don’t make me lose my patience.” He Shuguo was a bit angry. “Who can save you now? Your men are all far away and the rest of the people here are all under me. Are you counting on the police?”

nIf Qin Che didn’t force him so much, he would not take this step.

n“Mister He, long time no see. How are you?”

nA girl’s clear voice sounded from afar.

nQin Che’s eyes widened. Why is she here?

nThe girl smiled and walked out from the shadows. She was holding an umbrella and it was dripping water from its tip. As she walked, the formed a zigzag pattern on the floor.

nQin Che looked at Ming Shu as she came closer and finally reacted. He shouted in a deep voice, “This has nothing to do with her! Let her go.”

n“Oh, you finally bother to talk?” He Shuguo was shocked. “Seems like my non-blood-related niece is very important to you.”

n“He Shuguo, if you dare touch her, I will make you regret it.” Qin Che got serious.

n“Hahahaha… interesting.” He Shuguo clapped and laughed.

nHe turned his head and looked at Miss Ruan. “Miss Ruan actually dared to come?”

nMing Shu smiled before she replied, “If you dare to invite me, I will dare to come.”

nQin Che’s voice was a bit hoarse. He stared at Ming Shu closely. “Ruan Li, leave this place. This has nothing to do with you.”

nMing Shu shook her head and grinned. “That’s not possible. The other party personally sent me an invitation. How can I disappoint them? Am I correct, Boss Shen?”

nShe looked at He Shuguo, but called him Boss Shen instead.

nHe Shuguo felt terror in his heart and instinctively looked somewhere.

nQin Che seemed to know everything already and didn’t look surprised at all. He just stared at Ming Shu, worried that she would be in danger.

nA lean figure walked out from the shadows and said in a tone that was either mocking or filled with disdain, “Miss Ruan is definitely smarter than others.”

nMing Shu placed the tip of the umbrella on the ground and gently spun it twice. Water splashed everywhere. “Thanks for your compliment, even though you were not very amazing.”

n“I’m curious. How did you find out?”

nShen Yuanzhao stood against the light. His face was in the shadows and his expression couldn’t be seen.

nMing Shu continued spinning the umbrella. “Boss Shen, do you think that my status as the heir of the Ruan family is just a joke?”

nAlthough the Ruan family was not based here, it was not difficult for them to get some information.

nWhat’s more, she was always keeping an eye on He Shuguo and Shen Yuanzhao. Did they really think that she stopped doing anything when she said she quit?

nShe knew exactly what the two of them did.

n“I forgot.” Shen Yuanzhao paused. “Did Miss Ruan come alone? Should I call you courageous or should I call you stupid?”

n“Because…” Ming Shu dragged her words out. Her smile got even brighter. “There are some secrets that can’t be found out by anyone.”

nShen Yuanzhao could see the expression on her face clearly.

nShe seemed to only know how to smile.

nThere was no anger, no worry, no suspicion, no vigilance…

nShe was like an inexperienced child—harmless.

nHowever, Shen Yuanzhao was not so relaxed. If this girl was as harmless as she looked, he would not have fallen victim to her so many times.

nShen Yuanzhao raised his hand.

nSeveral men in black came out of the shadows and pointed their guns at Ming Shu.

nThe umbrella was still spinning.

nAround and around…

nMing Shu smiled slightly. “Seems like Boss Shen is the one that wants my life.”

nShen Yuanzhao frowned and glanced sideways at He Shuguo. “Mister He, it’s up to you now.”

nHe Shuguo was thinking about something. He only turned his head when Shen Yuanzhao called him a second time. He said with a cold expression, “Qin Che, if you don’t agree, I will have to ask Miss Ruan to wait for you downstairs.”

nShen Yuanzhao wanted Ming Shu’s life. This was his condition for working together.

nEven if Qin Che agreed to He Shuguo’s request, Ming Shu would not meet with a good ending.

nHe Shuguo understood this, but he was caught in a dilemma. If the girl couldn’t be saved…

nIt wouldn’t be his fault.

nQin Che mouth formed a sneer and looked at the girl spinning her umbrella calmly within the crowd. He asked seriously, “Who are you here for?”

nFor him?

nOr is…

nThe umbrella stopped spinning and a slim hand grabbed its handle.

nThe girl slowly smiled. “Of course it’s for me.”

n…

nThings happened so fast that He Shuguo and Shen Yuanzhao didn’t have any time to react.

nThe minute Ming Shu finished her sentence, she attacked. The tip of the umbrella suddenly became sharp and it accurately pierced into the shoulder of the nearest target.

nBoom—

nA gunshot.

nIt echoed through the empty building.

nQin Che’s view was filled with blood. Before he could react to that answer, Ming Shu’s body had already fallen slowly down.

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