Chapter 0005: Ye Qinghong (Part One)

Before finishing her words, Ye Qinghong stepped on the gas, and the sedan shot out like an arrow released from a bow. The blind man was splashed all over with mud by the rapidly spinning wheels, and while spitting out the mud from his mouth, he cursed: "What’s so impressive? Do you think I want to go after you..."

Luo Lie's understanding of Ye Qinghong primarily comes from newspapers. He knows that she is twenty years old this year and that she was born in Paris, France, spending her entire childhood and student years there. Furthermore, her mother hails from a certain fallen noble family in France, while her father is a businessman who travels to France. Apart from the brief introduction promoted in the newspapers, he knows nothing else. In Luo Lie's impression, Ye Qinghong is a young lady from a declining noble family, forced by circumstances to become a dancer and perform in the French concession. However, everything before him has overturned all his previous impressions of Ye Qinghong, prompting him to begin reassessing this mysterious woman.

Mr. Mu's expression was gloomy, and at this moment, the patrol officers of the concession had just arrived at the scene. The audience present, after undergoing a brief questioning to eliminate suspicion, were released. Now, no one was in the mood to watch any performances, and one by one, they hurriedly left.

Mr. Mu's recent actions were calm and dignified, reflecting a certain grace. However, upon closer examination, it seems that his handling of the situation was somewhat inappropriate. For instance, by ordering his subordinates to lower their guns, he effectively placed his life in the hands of Lu Weilin. Although Lu Weilin killed four of Ren Zhongchang's subordinates, he did not harm Mr. Mu, indicating that Mr. Mu was not his target. Yet, how could Mr. Mu be so certain that the assassin would not harm him?

Lu Weilin pressed the muzzle of the gun heavily against her chin: "Go!"

Master Mu said to Lu Weilin: "Young man, let go of my goddaughter, and I will allow you to leave the Blue Mill alive". Leaving the Blue Mill alive was the condition for exchange; as long as one had not left the concession, had not left Huangpu, it was not difficult for Master Mu to find someone.

The blind man originally intended to demonstrate his loyalty and camaraderie with Luo Lie through thick and thin, but at this moment, he felt that both his righteousness and his self-esteem had been insulted by Ye Qinghong. He shouted, "We are good brothers who share life and death, whether we live or die, we must be together. Don't think that I am afraid of you just because you have a gun"

Ye Qinghong skillfully flicked the ash into the ashtray and said softly, "I do not like to perform in front of others!" The car turned onto Fenyang Road, passed by the Public Board of Directors, and arrived at a cluster of villas. Someone had already opened the iron gate of No. 269, and Ye Qinghong drove the sedan straight to the front of the small building

Lu Weilin grasped Ye Qinghong's arm and said, "I would trouble Miss Ye to accompany me for a while."

Under the threat of the gunpoint, the four officers reluctantly lowered their weapons one by one. Although they wished to avenge the great leader, their lives were of greater importance. This is Huangpu, and they had to consider other factors.

Luo Lie shook his head: "I don't like it!" Not liking something does not mean one cannot do it

Master Mu gave a glance, and after a moment of hesitation, the eight subordinates still threw their guns to the ground

Luo Lie and the blind man successfully passed the inspection and arrived outside the gate. At that moment, the rain suddenly intensified, forcing them to take shelter under the eaves. The blind man, facing the cold wind, sneezed repeatedly, mimicking Luo Lie by turning up his collar. Looking at the cars leaving one after another in the distance, he said enviously, "When will the two of us be able to ride in a car too?"

Ye Qinghong furrowed her delicate brows slightly. Although she had not found the person who had wielded the knife, she could discern that the stout man before her was definitely not the one who had assisted her earlier

Luo Lie picked up the lighter, and after the crisp sound of the click, he lit her cigarette

I thought that singers would take care of their voices

Several shadows were closing in on him, and only then did he realize that he had been surrounded by six subordinates of Master Mu San

The blind man widened his eyes; it was the first time he had encountered such a method of invitation. To be precise, it was not an invitation at all, but rather coercion

Ye Qinghong, however, showed no intention of leaving. She let out a soft sigh, gripping the steering wheel with her left hand while raising a handgun with her right. The dark muzzle of the gun was aimed at Luo Lie, and then she gently shook her wrist.

If it were not for the fortuitous encounter with Ye Qinghong, Luo Lie would not have had the opportunity to enter this top-tier mansion in Huangpu. His first impression was of the strict security, which directly resulted in a sense of oppression. From the moment they entered the main gate, they passed through a total of three gates, each guarded by security personnel.

Luo Lie walked over calmly, circled around the front of the car, opened the door, and took a seat in the passenger seat

The blind man could never have imagined that this stunning beauty would take the initiative to approach them. He was cheerfully thinking of walking over when Luo Lie suddenly grabbed his arm and said, "Thank you! It seems we don't know each other!"

Ye Qinghong seemed to recall something: "Do you smoke? No need to be polite, help yourself!"

This is a typical Gothic building. According to a rough estimate by Luo Lie, this villa covers an area of approximately 10 acres. The small building is a four-story reinforced concrete structure. In front of the main building, there is a garden lawn, which is planted with various precious vegetation, including a pond, a small bridge, rockeries, and flower beds. The garden is adorned with blooming flowers, and the plants and flowers are meticulously cared for. Even in late autumn, one can still see the vibrant autumn chrysanthemums in full bloom.

Luo Lie was playing with the lighter in his hand, crafted from brass, with a finely detailed Medusa relief on each side. He turned it over to examine the bottom, which indicated it was made in Germany, an authentic imported item, and should be quite valuable

The blind man also followed, reaching out to pull the car door, but Ye Qinghong said: "I didn't let you in!"

From Ye Qinghong's counterattack, it is evident that her martial arts skills are quite impressive. However, after regaining his freedom, Lu Weilin did not shoot at Ye Qinghong, despite the fact that there should have been three bullets left in the gun. Was Lu Weilin too preoccupied with escaping, or did he feel a sense of compassion for her?

As they spoke, a black sedan slowly came to a stop in front of them. The window gradually rolled down, revealing Ye Qinghong's charming face from within, her bright and beautiful eyes fixed on Luo Lie: "Get in the car!"

Ye Qinghong took a puff of smoke, exhaling a cloud of vapor. Her dark blue eyes became ethereal and elusive under the veil of smoke. Luo Lie did not favor women who smoked, yet Ye Qinghong's smoking gesture was exceptionally graceful, with even the unintentional details revealing a unique beauty.

Ye Qinghong's complexion was somewhat pale, yet her gaze remained calm. It was already quite difficult to maintain composure and not collapse to the ground in such a situation. She spoke softly: "I do not know who you are, but I know that you will definitely regret this!"

Mu Sanye's eight subordinates picked up their handguns from the ground. By the time they caught up, Lu Weilin's figure had already vanished from the stage

Luo Lie remained neither servile nor arrogant and said: "Thank you! We are not on the same route, Miss Ye, safe travels!"

As an observer, Luo Lie could not help but gasp in astonishment, both admiring Lu Weilin's precise marksmanship and lamenting his cold-blooded cruelty

Ye Qinghong signaled to one side of the stage, at that moment a strong light shone on the two of them, as the lighting technician directed a spotlight at them, the intense light caused Lu Weilin to experience temporary blindness. Ye Qinghong's body twisted like a water snake, swiftly grabbing Lu Weilin's wrist that held the gun, then forcefully twisting it, attempting to seize his handgun, while her right leg kicked backward, striking Lu Weilin's face. After all, Lu Weilin was strong, and his hand holding the gun broke free from Ye Qinghong's grip.

Lu Weilin stood his ground and said: "Have your driver start the car and wait for me at the back door!" He then added: "Throw all the guns on the ground!"

Luo Lie still underestimated the blind man's audacity. At such a moment, demonstrating his determination to be a hero and save the beauty is no different from exposing himself to everyone's scrutiny. Compared to the blind man's impulsive hormones, Luo Lie maintained his composure throughout. The reason he drew his weapon to stop Lu Weilin was that the latter's methods were excessively cruel and cold-blooded, with every shot being lethal. If it weren't for Lu Weilin's numerous killings, Luo Lie would have preferred to stay out of it.

Although the blind man is timid, he will never easily miss an opportunity that he can grasp. While everyone else is still in shock, he has already jumped onto the stage at the first moment, rushing like the wind to stand in front of Ye Qinghong, panting as he says: "Miss Ye, you... don't be afraid... I... I am here to protect you..."

Ye Qinghong smiled and said, "I do not like it either, but I have already developed a habit."

Ye Qinghong paid no attention to the sycophancy of the blind man, but walked straight towards Master Mu San. The blind man intended to follow, but was blocked by two of Master Mu San's subordinates. At this moment, the eight individuals who had gone to pursue Lu Weilin had also returned; they had not managed to catch up. After Lu Weilin escaped through the back door, he got into a car that was waiting for him and left swiftly.

Ye Qinghong's face turned pale as she lowered her head to look at the tear in her qipao. In the moment when the flying knife brushed past her, she distinctly felt a chilling coldness, and the delicate skin on the inner side of her thigh reacted with fine goosebumps. With lingering fear, she raised her gaze, but could not find the person who had drawn their knife to help her among the crowd

A beam of cold light shot out, piercing directly into the hem of Ye Qinghong's qipao, passing between her legs, penetrating the back of the qipao, and stabbing into Lu Weilin's right leg. Lu Weilin gasped in pain, shattered the spotlight with a single shot, and then dared not linger for even a moment, limping towards the backstage.

Lu Weilin's lips curled into a faint smile as he maneuvered the gun to the base of Ye Qinghong's neck, but then he suddenly changed the direction of the gun. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In a rapid succession of four shots, he managed to kill all four of Ren Zhongchang's officers on the spot, each shot hitting the head without exception

Luo Lie saw through the rearview mirror the scene of the blind man being surrounded by people. Just as he was about to inquire, Ye Qinghong had already guessed his thoughts: "Don't worry, your friend will be fine!" She casually tossed her handgun into the glove compartment, reached for a cigarette case, took out a cigarette, and held it in her mouth: "Do me a favor!" She pointed to the location of the lighter.

Luo Lie laughed, revealing a set of neat and white teeth. He did not believe that Ye Qinghong would open fire in front of the Blue Mill, especially since the patrol officers inside were still present. However, from the corner of his eye, he noticed six men approaching them from a distance, who were clearly Mu Sanshou's subordinates.

The blind man nudged Luo Lie with his shoulder and said, "Since Miss Ye is so warm-hearted and wants to see us off, let's just take a free ride!"

Mu Sanye's eight subordinates raised their guns and simultaneously aimed at Lu Weilin. Mu Sanye's gaze swept over the four corpses lying haphazardly on the ground, yet he remained unperturbed and said, "You leave! Leave the person to me!"