Chapter 750 - 748: Premeditation
"Oh, thank you so much."
Shen Yan said with a sweet smile, a smile so breathtakingly beautiful, like a fairy tale vision. She brushed her bangs slightly and continued, "Chen Tianlong, when it’s just the two of us together, just call me Shen Yan. Don’t keep calling me ’teacher’, it sounds weird."
"Huh? Weird?"
Chen Tianlong was about to say that calling her ’Shen Yan’ was what felt weird, but suddenly thought, is she hinting at something by asking him to use such an intimate term?
Thinking of this, Chen Tianlong was overjoyed and quickly said, "Alright, Shen Yan."
"Hehe."
Hearing Chen Tianlong call her by name again, Shen Yan felt a tingling warmth, a sense of intimacy. Usually, when other teachers called her that, she didn’t feel much, but when Chen Tianlong said it, her cheeks flushed.
"Teacher, what’s wrong with your face?" Seeing Shen Yan’s sudden blush for no apparent reason, Chen Tianlong asked curiously.
"Ah? Oh, I’m... I’m fine. It’s probably just stuffy in here." Shen Yan pretended to brush her face a couple of times, then said, "Alright then... let’s head back."
"Okay, sure." Chen Tianlong agreed without hesitation.
Shen Yan nodded, packed up her things into her small handbag, and the two began to head out. By now, it was late, and the campus streetlights were brightly lit. Along with the colorful decorations today, the entire campus looked beautiful, like a fairy tale.
They soon reached Shen Yan’s electric scooter, and Chen Tianlong decided not to drive. For one, if he drove her home, her scooter would be stuck there. Given the short distance, Chen Tianlong decided to just take her back on his electric scooter.
As usual, Chen Tianlong stepped into the driveway and quickly brought the scooter out, though it was much easier this time, not because of any improved skills, but simply because they were heading back late today.
Normally, Shen Yan left work by six, and left shortly after while it was still light outside.
Today was different. Because they were delayed with discussing topics, it was now around seven-thirty.
The timing was off, and in a certain corner on Shen Yan’s route home, four men dressed in black, holding iron rods and their faces covered with black cloth masks, anxiously waited.
Among these men in black was Hao Kan.
After listening to Hao Ren and Zhenzi’s advice, Hao Kan decided to take forceful action, planning to "cook the rice" with Shen Yan first.
Thus, he began to set this up, having learned Shen Yan’s route and usual time off. By now, Shen Yan would typically be riding her electric scooter through a section of woods extending over a hundred meters, with only three dim streetlights.
This was where they’d make their move. Of course, this kind of thing required help, otherwise, if he couldn’t catch her alone, he needed someone there to assist. Hao Kan found three moderately skilled subordinates from the Hao Family to come help.
Hao Kan was quite resourceful, getting others involved in such schemes. Although his subordinates knew it might be dangerous, survival came first, so they grudgingly agreed to help.
Yet, after waiting for an hour, they still hadn’t seen Shen Yan, much to Hao Kan’s frustration.
Initially, he considered sending someone to the South Sea No.1 Middle School to inquire, but those people weren’t familiar with the place. Hao Kan feared that if he left, Shen Yan might appear and they’d miss the chance.
He didn’t trust these three subordinates much. Who knew if, after catching her, they might take advantage first, leaving him with no interest afterward?
So, Hao Kan decided to wait, determined to see Shen Yan appear. But in doing so, it was tough on them.
In the dim night under the trees, this was the peak time for mosquitoes, resulting in a constant sound of them slapping at mosquitoes.
"Stop swatting, you’ll frighten her away when she comes, and then you’ll have trouble," Hao Kan glared at them angrily.
Though he’d been bitten by mosquitoes as well, for the chance to enjoy someone as exquisite as Shen Yan, this hardship was worth it.
And so, the four of them waited an hour, almost falling asleep.
At the entrance of South Sea No.1 Middle School, Chen Tianlong got on the electric scooter with Shen Yan. She sat in the back, hugging his waist.
This was the third time they were so close together. This time, Shen Yan wasn’t shy like before, directly hugging Chen Tianlong’s waist.
Her face slowly rested on his broad shoulders, thinking over some matters, a blissful smile appearing occasionally. If time could stop at this moment, Shen Yan wished it could last a lifetime.
But time is always ruthless, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the familiar small woods. The late evening was quiet, and few people passed through here.
"Boss, it looks like there’s an electric bike coming," one of Hao Kan’s men suddenly noticed movement ahead. On closer inspection, it was indeed an electric bike slowly approaching.
Since Shen Yan was with him, Chen Tianlong wasn’t riding fast. Moreover, he didn’t want this moment to pass quickly. Opportunities to be with someone so beautiful weren’t frequent.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing his subordinate, Hao Kan’s eyes brightened and he began watching the front carefully.
Each time he saw this bike pass, he recognized it immediately: an Aima electric scooter, a brand heavily advertised on TV, impossible not to recognize.
After a few seconds of silence, Hao Kan exhaled deeply and said, "Wait for my order, we’ll split into groups, one in front and one behind to flank, to prevent her escape from behind. Remember to wear your masks well, or face the consequences if recognized."
"Got it, boss," the three responded in unison.
At first, Chen Tianlong was completely immersed in the rare moment, but suddenly sensed a strong Powerful Qi wave nearby.
Instinctively, Chen Tianlong scanned his surroundings, aware that people were likely hiding in ambush. He immediately increased speed.
"Chen Tianlong, what’s wrong? Why so fast suddenly?" Shen Yan, noticing Chen Tianlong’s unusual behavior, asked in surprise.
"Shh, someone’s here!"
While riding, Chen Tianlong turned to say quickly, scanning around again with no noticeable movement, then resumed accelerating.