Chapter 69: Already Paid the Bill
"No need for Mrs. Huang, they’ve already left. It’s just... I might trouble you for another grilled fish," Chen Tianlong said with a wry smile.
"Oh? That’s no problem at all. Not just one, I can provide a hundred for the two of you," Mrs. Huang replied, unaware of the situation, thinking the two loved the fish so much they finished it all.
Shen Yan was about to explain, but Chen Tianlong quickly grabbed her hand and led her to the second floor.
Based on Chen Tianlong’s experience, it was best not to explain this matter. Until he figured out who those people were, the fewer people knew, the better for everyone.
Subsequently, Bao and his group never returned. They didn’t think Chen Tianlong, who had just escaped with his life, would come back, and Chen Tianlong took advantage of this mindset: the most dangerous place is the safest.
The two finally finished the grilled fish without any issue, and Shen Yan seemed to have forgotten the earlier unpleasantness, as they both enjoyed the meal happily.
"Xiaoyan, wait for me here for a moment; I need to use the restroom," Chen Tianlong said, opening the door. However, instead of going to the restroom, he went to the service desk to settle the bill.
Mrs. Huang ran the business and was very familiar with Shen Yan, so she definitely wouldn’t charge them. But it was different when Chen Tianlong paid; it avoided some awkwardness.
Three minutes later, Chen Tianlong went back upstairs, and the two left the private room, chatting and laughing as they headed downstairs. As they passed the service desk, Shen Yan habitually approached the cashier.
"How much is it in total?" Shen Yan smiled slightly at the cashier, taking advantage of Mrs. Huang’s absence, and asked.
"Hello, your private room’s bill has already been settled, seemingly by that handsome guy!" The cashier pointed in Chen Tianlong’s direction. Shen Yan paused, following the direction of the cashier, only to see Chen Tianlong with one hand in his pocket, pretending not to know anything, and she felt a wave of warmth in her heart.
"Thank you!"
Shen Yan said to the cashier and quickly walked over.
"Chen Tianlong, you..."
"Shh!"
Chen Tianlong gestured for silence and then grinned, "This way I have an excuse to let the beautiful sister treat me to a meal next time."
"Oh."
Shen Yan was speechless.
Oh well, she’s not one to be overly fussy anyway. It was just a meal, after all. Chen Tianlong paid for it, so be it, nothing to dwell on.
"Alright, let’s go back." Once she made sense of it, Shen Yan and Chen Tianlong left the grilled fish restaurant in high spirits. After all, Chen Tianlong was the first person to do something like this for her.
Her former boyfriend was nothing but a pretty face, never proactive about paying for meals, always waiting until she went to the service desk before pretending to say, "Let me pay!"
Such a fake man was far off compared to this kid, Chen Tianlong, making Shen Yan instantly like him more.
After that incident, Chen Tianlong didn’t take Shen Yan on aimless wandering; he directly took her to the foot of her apartment building.
"Not coming up for a bit?" Shen Yan said softly.
"Oh, I’m afraid someone might try to force a kiss on me again later, I’m so scared!" Chen Tianlong said deliberately.
"Go to hell, you’re just pretending; you’re eager to come up a few times, aren’t you? But I’ve changed my mind, not letting you send me off, or you’ll really become a big pervert trying to kiss me," Shen Yan joked along.
"Oh my, how am I suddenly a big pervert? I was just helping Yan sister wipe her mouth!"
Chen Tianlong argued playfully.
"Go, go, go, not bantering with you, drive safely. I’m heading up. Bye!" Shen Yan didn’t linger, waved her hand, and walked towards the staircase.
Chen Tianlong laughed wryly and started the car, driving away.
When he passed a small convenience store, Chen Tianlong suddenly remembered he ran out of cigarettes, so he bought a pack from the shop. Just as he lit one, ready to leave, his exceptionally keen hearing caught movement in the alley on his right.
The moonlight was dappled, and a somewhat disheveled figure was desperately running forward. Despite the fast speed, the steps were clearly unsteady, indicating severe injury.
This time, it was a very beautiful woman, dressed in tight-fitting black nightwear, wrapping her perfect figure flawlessly, accentuating her shapely curves. However, there was a long slash on her back, with blood constantly flowing, making a shocking sight.
Her entire body was drenched in sweat, her hair wet and tangled carelessly on her body. The mix of sweat and blood kept dripping from her body, marking the path she ran.
In her hand was a dagger gleaming with a cold light, with faint traces of blood, definitely indicating its owner had just experienced a life-and-death struggle.
Suddenly, the woman came to a sudden stop, staring fixedly ahead, her hand gripping the dagger tightly, bending low like a mother leopard ready to strike at any moment.
Before her, a group of men in black gradually appeared, the leader wearing a black cloak, exuding an air of a gang leader. He had a large smoke in his mouth and was toying with a pistol, looking smug.
The men in black behind him also wielded knives, looking tense and serious. Even facing this dying, struggling woman, they remained extremely cautious.
The group of men in black slowly approached, and the woman’s nerves grew tighter and tighter.
"Bai Huadie, I really admire your perseverance. To hold out this long and kill a dozen of my brothers, your skills rank among the top three even in our Red Gate. Unfortunately, you can’t escape now," the leader said, mockingly eyeing the beauty before him.
"Humph, shameless! Using your subordinates’ lives to deplete my stamina!" Bai Huadie panted heavily, glaring at him angrily.
"Haha, none of that’s important. What’s crucial is that I’ve caught you."
Hong Qi shook his head indifferently, "If you agreed to be my woman back then, you wouldn’t be like a stray dog now. Once you become my woman, you’ll be the Black Panther Gang’s young mistress, commanding the wind and the rain."
At this point, Hong Qi changed his tone, addressing Bai Huadie, "But now, you have no chance left. Rest assured, after your death, I’ll prepare a fine coffin for you and ensure a proper burial."
Though Bai Huadie was exhausted and severely injured, her eyes still shone brightly. There was no doubt that whoever would bring her down must pay a heavy price.
While they spoke, she swiftly surveyed her surroundings, understanding with so many opponents, all armed, and her own wounds, a head-on fight was impossible. Her only option was to find a temporary hideout.