Chapter 2: Leaving Home

Ye Fan suddenly smiled and said: "I still don't know you. If you weren't waiting for me here, you might have left long ago!"

Xu Yang was quite frustrated: "Do you think I wanted to come? It was Xiaoqing who insisted on coming. Even if she came, she had to cry and drag me along. What could I do?"

The driver laughed and said, "Isn't it said that schools are charging arbitrary fees nowadays? Let's take a stand for justice this time and prevent the school from collecting these fees."

Ye Fan smiled gently and said, "Of course, actually, we know each other, have you forgotten?"

Ye Fan said at this moment: "You just let a girl go to... what is it!"

Ye Fan freed one hand and gently pointed to the driver's right waist, saying: "Brother, does it still hurt here after all these years?"

The driver parked the car by the roadside and quickly stuffed Ye Fan's suitcase into the trunk. Ye Fan waved at the two of them again, opened the front door, and was about to climb in when he heard the driver say: "Little brother, you should sit in the back; I accidentally spilled some water in the front seat."

Ye Fan walked over and said: "Didn’t I say not to send me off? Why are you still here?"

Fu Xiaoqing waved her hand and said, "Considering that Xiaofan is catching a train, I will not hold this against you for now"

With a thud, the person on the right had not even had the chance to call out before he fainted. The one on the left, having taken this punch, was dazed and kept exclaiming "Oh dear." Ye Fan, showing no mercy, struck him on the side of the neck with a palm, causing him to tilt his head and also lose consciousness. Ye Fan smiled and said, "I truly apologize; my left hand isn't as strong as my right, so you had to endure a bit more suffering."

It is now 2 AM, and apart from the occasional passing car, there is nothing else. Xu Yang stands alone under a streetlight, resembling a homeless drifter. However, despite his posture suggesting a sense of belonging, it ultimately fails to evoke any sympathy; anyone witnessing this scene would first think: sordid. The second thought would be: very sordid.

The driver hurriedly said, "Little brother, what are you talking about! After so many years, we can still meet; this is fate, isn't it? Talking about money is so hurtful to our feelings. Next time you come back, give me a call, and I will personally come to pick you up. I will also host a few banquets to welcome you and wash away the dust from your journey."

Ye Fan said: "I never expected that you have made such progress over the years, big brother. In the past, you were just waiting for a hare by the stump to rob elementary school students, and now you are running a mobile black shop to rob university students. That's quite impressive!"

Ye Fan chuckled, leaning against the back of the chair, yet the dagger remained in his hand: "Brother, you are truly cultured, but I still need to trouble you to take me to the train station"

The driver asked again, "Aren't those two your classmates? Why didn't your family come to see you off"

Ye Fan lowered his head and indeed saw a damp patch. He glanced at the driver, smiled slightly, and then slipped into the back seat

He rolled down the car window and continued to wave at the two people. The driver had already started the car and smiled as he asked Ye Fan: "Are you going to school?"

Ye Fan asked, "What about that little Qing person?"

Xu Yang's expression appeared particularly pained: "I really can't hold it in any longer"

The driver felt nervous but couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Young man, what do you do? Are you really a student?"

Ye Fan was immediately drenched in sweat; this scene is indeed rare among ordinary girls, but it easily becomes a reality with Fu Xiaoqing. Since childhood, Fu Xiaoqing has been mingling with two absolute boys, and her feminine traits have gradually diminished. It is said that her family will be moving away, which is also one of the important reasons.

Ye Fan said with a smile, "How much is it, big brother?"

Ye Fan said, "The public restroom in this area has already been demolished"

The driver merely mumbled "you you you ... ..." for a long time, without saying anything meaningful.

Ye Fan got out of the car, took his suitcase, and went to a public telephone booth by the roadside to make a call: "Hello, is this 110? Oh, I found the criminals who committed robbery using a black taxi, as reported on television a couple of days ago, at the train station. There are a total of three people. The license plate number is A-05623. They seem to be sleeping in the car. Please hurry, they won't be able to escape. That's all!"

The driver was completely at a loss for words. Ye Fan also stopped bothering him with conversation, and the car finally arrived at the train station

The driver nodded his head like a chick pecking at grains and immediately started the car. The journey was remarkably steady, as if he feared that even the slightest jolt might cause him to be cut by that dagger.

The person on the right said: "We know you have no money, but you have a card, don't you? We'll accompany you to withdraw some in a bit."

"Stop right there!" Fu Xiaoqing shouted sternly. The residential buildings on both sides of the road lit up with countless lights.

At this moment, Fu Xiaoqing finally displayed a bit of femininity, choked with emotion as she said, "Xiaofan, remember to come back!"

The driver nodded and said, "This young man is indeed different"

Xu Yang and Fu Xiaoqing are long-time friends of Ye Fan. They originally lived in the same area of bungalows, but later both families moved away. It was thought that they would part ways, but unexpectedly, they met again in high school and were placed in the same class. These two are the only classmates who know the true situation of Ye Fan's family, of course, excluding matters related to "Star Killing Technique"

Just now, Xu Yang, who seemed unable to even straighten his waist, immediately perked up upon hearing this and nodded repeatedly, saying: "Yes, yes, it is important to attend to the main business first"

Ye Fan nodded

At this moment, the driver proudly said: "How about that? I told you there must be this fat sheep now, right? This one is worth a lot more."

Ye Fan smiled and said, "That being the case, I shall return this item to you!"

Ye Fan said lightly: "At this age, it is unnecessary."

A taxi approached from a distance, and Ye Fan waved his hand to signal it to stop, while holding a suitcase and waving to the two people.

Before Ye Fan could say a word, the driver had already hurriedly expressed his opinion

While driving, Ye Fan kept looking up at the rearview mirror and smiled, saying, "Brother, stop looking. They won't wake up before we reach the train station."

Both individuals on either side were clearly aware of the situation; one was about to speak up in anger, while the other was eager to brandish a knife. However, just as they conceived this idea, Ye Fan's fist had already struck both of their faces.

The driver's expression changed suddenly, and he stared intently at the rearview mirror, saying: "Are you that little brat from back then?"

Xu Yang smirked and said, "The house has been demolished, but the ruins remain!"

The left and right car doors were swiftly opened, and two middle-aged men, who were not much older than the driver, jumped in. One of them placed a hand on Ye Fan's shoulder, and with a pull of the car door, the vehicle immediately started moving again

As Ye Fan spoke, he reversed the dagger in his hand and handed it over. The driver hesitated for a moment but still reached out to take it. In that instant, Ye Fan swiftly waved his hand like lightning, striking at the driver's side. The driver tilted his head and collapsed onto the steering wheel

The driver exclaimed in surprise, "You know everything?"

The driver was suddenly terrified, struggling to say: "You... don't act recklessly! You are a fine university student, in the prime of your youth, with a bright future ahead. Don't make a mistake that you might regret. Think of your parents, your relatives, and those two friends who just saw you off. Can you bear to make them sad?"

Xu Yang looked down upon her: "A young lady, at the dead of night, claiming she needs to go to the restroom"

Ye Fan smiled slightly, and suddenly turned both hands over.

Xu Yang said, "I intended to stand by and keep watch for her, but she has to be willing to let me do so"

Xu Yang looked at Fu Xiaoqing and simply said, "I didn't bring any money"

Ye Fan remained silent, his smile growing increasingly sinister. Xu Yang suddenly realized something. Turning his head, he found Fu Xiaoqing standing right behind him, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, wearing a loose white T-shirt, her face ashen, appearing even more terrifying than Sadako under the dim streetlight. Ye Fan seized the opportunity to let out a few sinister chuckles, and Xu Yang shivered, saying, "Um... I... I need to take care of something too"

The person on the left said: "You really have some ideas, those years of schooling were not in vain."

At this moment, the atmosphere of parting arose spontaneously, and Xu Yang also became serious, coming over to pat Ye Fan on the shoulder and saying: "Good brother"

The person on the right continued, "Tonight will be enjoyable." After saying this, the three of them burst into laughter, while Ye Fan had already been regarded as a lamb to be slaughtered, treated as if he were invisible.

The driver, looking puzzled, said: "No way? I don't know you!"

Fu Xiaoqing's face turned green again as she looked at https://m.hetushu.com. Ye Fan smiled and said, "It's fine, I'll go by myself. You all can head back now"

Ye Fan did not seem surprised and calmly said, "I have no money"

Ye Fan asked, "Are you planning to send me to the train station?"

Ye Fan hung up the phone, exhaled deeply, and walked towards the entrance of the train station

Xu Yang let out a cold laugh: "Hmph, I have plenty of opportunities to see her. Is there any need to rush for this moment?"

The driver had already slammed on the brakes as Ye Fan made his move, but by the time the car came to a stop, Ye Fan had already dealt with the two individuals. Taking advantage of the inertia from the sudden stop, he swiftly pressed the gleaming dagger against the driver's neck.

Ye Fan disdainfully said, "You still think it's a secret! The television and newspapers have already exposed it; you should pay more attention to the news!"

A dagger was pressed against Ye Fan's waist, and the one on the left said with a grin: "Little brother, don't be afraid, we are a bit short on cash lately and would like to borrow some money from you."

Stepping out of the alley, Ye Fan was ready to hail a taxi directly to the train station. Just as he stood by the roadside, he heard someone calling his name. Without needing to turn around, he knew it was his longtime friend, Xu Yang.

The car was speeding along, and in the blink of an eye, Fu Xiaoqing and Xu Yang had already become two small dots. Ye Fan couldn't help but let out a sigh, but at that moment, the car suddenly came to a sharp stop

Ye Fan said with a smile, "Isn't that so? You can't recognize me now that I've grown up, but fortunately, you haven't aged too much; I can still recognize you."

Ye Fan saw Xu Yang over there making a vomiting gesture, but still nodded seriously. In fact, both of them already knew Ye Fan's intentions; perhaps this departure would mean they would never see each other again. However, they couldn't help but say a few words to comfort themselves.