Chapter 7, Passengers

The woman remained silent for a while, then looked at Liang Xi, who was focused on driving with the rearview mirror: "Do you work in Reading?"

Liang Xi knew there was a gas station ahead, and he felt that one should not be too stingy; he should refuel for five pounds. He would leave John's car at the gas station, find a safe corner to hide, and then call the police with his phone.

MD! The woman grasped the driver's seat, paused for a long time, and made an effort to soften her tone: "No need, I don't need anything, you can just drive. I will let you know when I want to get out of the car. Can I rest for a while?"

Liang Xi: "Understood"

Gardener

After a few minutes of silence, the woman removed the cloth pressing on her wound, glanced at it, and then pressed the cloth back onto the injury. Liang Xi could see clearly from the rearview mirror: it appeared to be a gunshot wound. The woman had defensive wounds on both her left and right hands. In short, she had fought someone with her fists, but the outcome was unclear. Her left arm had been struck by a bullet. Overall, it seemed she had lost the fight

The woman asked: "What gardener?"

No joke, ever since Liang Xi became John's assistant, he has been living a life of poverty. Tuition, rent, and utility bills are not an issue; John even covers the expenses for studying abroad during the three long holidays each year. Aside from that, Liang Xi has only four hundred pounds for monthly food expenses, daily expenditures, and pocket money. With Liang Xi's skills, it would be incredibly easy to steal something. However, over the years, Liang Xi has never stolen anyone's valuable property.

Liang Xi thought about how John had been behaving unusually in recent months. He hardly visited the detective agency and his interactions with an old friend had suddenly increased significantly. Based on this one-sided information, it seemed that John was working on a case, though it was unclear what kind of case it was. However, Liang Xi knew that the detective profession was like a second life for John, and his prolonged stay at home surely indicated something suspicious.

What the hell! Liang Xi immediately slammed on the brakes, a rule flashed through his mind: do not jerk the steering wheel while driving at high speed. But with a person in front of the car and the incident happening suddenly, how could one completely control their instincts? Liang Xi jerked the steering wheel to one side and then quickly back, the car glided several meters past the woman before coming to a stop. If it had been an SUV instead of a Beetle, it could have flipped over in an instant.

Liang Xi could only drive, so he picked up the phone from the passenger seat and handed it back, saying, "Miss, do you need a phone?"

Liang Xi did not think too much. After exiting the Earl's gate, he began to calculate whether the amount of fuel would be enough for him to drive back to London. Would he need to add five pounds worth of fuel on the way?

As I was lost in thought, a woman with black hair suddenly appeared not far in front of the car. Under the illumination of the headlights, her face was covered in blood, her hair was disheveled, her left arm's clothing was torn, and she raised her right hand to firmly block the car.

Liang Xi replied: "Because we ran out of fuel"

Liang Xi replied: "Wang Peng." Damn, don't you think about whose car you're sitting in, speaking with such a bad tone

I am near the Dick Golf Club

The woman asked: "What job?"

Woman: "Drive."

Liang Xidao: "Do you need a first aid kit?"

The woman asked, "Why?" The volume did not increase, but the tone was like a fist poised to strike.

The woman raised her voice and said: "Just drive."

At this speed, it is highly likely that the woman will attack herself, resulting in her death while she survives. This is because she has fastened her seatbelt. In the presence of an armed opponent, Liang Xie decided against entering the gas station. He intends to go to London, as entering the city will significantly increase his chances of survival

Liang Xi: "This may be somewhat difficult"

The woman covered the bleeding wound on her left arm with a piece of cloth, closed her eyes, and leaned back in her position to rest: "No need."

Liang Xi nodded: "Yes"

The woman nodded, knowing the news of the Earl of Davis's death. She felt that what Liang Xi said must be the truth. The woman said: "You have never seen me, do you understand?"

The female interrogator generally asks: "Why did you go to London in the early hours?"

Liang Xi's expression was somber: "I received a call from my mother; my father has just passed away in his sleep."

Liang was puzzled: "Where are you going?" I need to decide whether to add five pounds of fuel.

Liang Xi fastened his seatbelt and asked, "Miss, do we need to call the police?"

The purpose of the steward is singular: if Liang Xi has the opportunity to come to the Earl's Manor, do not neglect Liang Xi because of his appearance, age, identity, or social class

Therefore, the main issue that Liang Xi, who has just graduated from university, is currently considering is: should I add five pounds of fuel

Liang Xi drove for a while and then asked, "Are you sure you don't want to report it to the police?"

Liang Xi reached out to open the car door at the driver's seat, and the woman pulled the door to get in. After sitting in the back seat and closing the door, she lowered her head and breathed heavily for a while. After Liang Xi got in the car, she said: "Drive."

Liang Xi: "Do you need to go to the hospital?"

The woman suddenly spoke, not knowing who she was conversing with. Liang Xi did not see any Bluetooth headset, nor did he see the woman holding a phone; he only heard her repeatedly saying a few particles: "Mm! Good! Mm!"

Fifteen kilometers away from London, the fuel gauge is struggling. Liang Xi is now certain that he cannot reach the city center of London. The woman seems to have not noticed the fuel gauge; perhaps she feels it is too quiet and asks, "What is your name?"

After taking a deep breath, the woman calmed her emotions and said, "Could you please drive?"

Woman: "No need."

Liang Xi: "Alright"

Liang Xi opened the car door and got out, when suddenly a woman dressed in a tight black outfit appeared from the darkness, her hand resting on the back door of the car, startling Liang Xi. The woman's left arm was bleeding profusely as she grasped the door handle and said: "Open the door."

Liang Xi: "Yes"

Davis Manor

He passed away the day before yesterday

The lady asked, "Is the Earl of Davis in good health?"

Then Liang Xi heard the sound of gunfire. The woman pulled out the magazine of her handgun, glanced at it, and then pushed the magazine back in. Holding the gun in her left hand, which hung down, she continued to press her right hand against the wound on her left arm. The woman glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Liang Xi looking at her, her eyes immediately widening. Upon realizing she had been discovered, Liang Xi quickly shifted her gaze back to the front. At the same time, Liang Xi gradually increased the speed of the car from 80 to 110. The woman glanced at the rearview mirror again, saw Liang Xi looking at her, and her eyes widened once more. Liang Xi, noticing she had been discovered, quickly turned her gaze back to the front. Meanwhile, Liang Xi slowly increased the speed of the car from 80 to 110.

The woman was a little surprised: "The Earl's Manor?"

The night was dark, and it was rare to see a car on the highway. Liang Xi reflected on the process of being schemed against by John today in his mind, and he realized that there were still flaws in Mary's expression. As for John, his performance was too convincing, making it difficult to detect any inconsistencies. However, why did John make him come this way? After all, it was the count's will, and John knew that he did not like to associate with nobility

Liang Xi descended from the main residence and exchanged a few words with the security guard at the entrance. The guard used the intercom to call for a vehicle, and soon a car arrived. The guard kindly reminded him that it was already quite late, and Liang Xi could easily stay here for the night and leave in the morning. Liang Xi politely declined the kind suggestion. After watching Liang Xi's car leave, the guard immediately contacted the steward. He had reason to suspect that the reason for Liang Xi's departure in the early hours was not a good one. Liang Xi politely declined the kind suggestion. After watching Liang Xi's car leave, the guard immediately contacted the steward. He had reason to suspect that the reason for Liang Xi's departure in the early hours was not a good one

The butler was somewhat surprised to hear that Liang Xi had left, but he instructed the security not to make a fuss and asked them to add Liang Xi's name to the VIP list. What does this mean? The next time Liang Xi arrives at Davis Manor, he only needs to identify himself and can enter the manor without making an appointment with anyone. He will also be personally received by the butler. Additionally, his accommodation will be upgraded from Building B to Building A.