Chapter 170: Intimate Female Friend

Chen Kedi kicked them aside and looked at Zhao Yicheng with his usual calm expression.

“Looks like your pet has quite a few secrets.”

“I know.”

Zhao Yicheng nodded, ignoring the other’s provocation.

He turned to Xu Yinsheng. “Come here.”

Beneath the clothing made of Nanomechanical Human fibers, two fair and slender hands quietly gripped the handgun taken from Song Sanli.

Fifteen meters away.

But…

Zhao Yicheng was only a few dozen steps from Xu Yinsheng, and with bullets traveling at 400 meters per second, theoretically, it would take only about 300 milliseconds from firing to impact at that distance.

Xu Yinsheng hesitated for a moment.

Her gaze dropped slightly, filled with complicated emotions.

“Don’t make me say it twice.”

Zhao Yicheng warned coldly, his voice carrying a strange power that made it impossible to disobey.

A flash of sadness passed through Xu Yinsheng’s eyes, but she quickly masked it.

She then briskly ran over to Zhao Yicheng and gave him a big hug in front of everyone.

“Dear, I missed you so much.”

“Do you know how scared I was before?”

Her tone was full of sweet affection, making her sound genuinely comforting.

Zhao Yicheng’s face broke into a rare faint smile.

He embraced her and leaned close to her earlobe, whispering in a voice only they could hear: “You made the right choice. I’m glad.”

Xu Yinsheng’s delicate body stiffened slightly, then a large hand pulled out the two guns concealed within her by the Nanomechanical Human clothing.

“Stay behind me.”

The large hand lightly patted her small butt, signaling her not to try anything sneaky.

“Leave everything to me now.”

Xu Yinsheng nodded obediently and moved aside, picking up Mini Xu’s upper body who had been hidden behind Zhao Yicheng.

Chen Kedi watched Xu Yinsheng’s retreating figure and sighed lightly.

“Looks like the cooked duck flew away. I was hoping to make some extra cash.”

***

Bang!

A brief flash blinded those nearby.

A briefcase dropped straight in front of him, wide open, with stacks of fresh green bills spilling out.

“Take the money.”

Chen Kedi didn’t even blink.

He had shown greed for money before, but now he seemed like a different person.

He looked at the man, eyebrows furrowed.

“What do you mean?”

Zhao Yicheng chuckled lightly, his dark eyes flickering with a cruel gleam.

“The deal continues.”

“Continues?”

“Yes, this five million is a raise.”

Zhao Yicheng’s tone suddenly shifted.

“Generous, right?”

Then he abruptly changed the subject.

“I’ve called the police.”

Chen Kedi frowned slightly but didn’t seem surprised.

“How long?”

“About half an hour.”

“Looks like we have plenty of time.”

Their conversation sounded completely nonsensical to the others—disjointed and out of context.

What deal continues?

What does calling the police mean? What half hour?

What exactly were these two talking about?!

“Clean up well.”

Zhao Yicheng glanced at the two injured men lying on the ground, wrapped in plaster and bandages.

He said indifferently, “Don’t leave anything for them to catch onto.”

“Taking money to resolve troubles—I know the rules of the streets.”

Chen Kedi glanced at the two men on the ground.

He had never considered them allies, only tools.

And nothing more than that.

He crouched down.

“Brother Chen, brother Chen.”

A hand covered in calluses grabbed his pant leg tightly, like a drowning man clutching a lifeline.

Even the dumbest person could tell now that it was kill or be killed.

Li Ri’s voice trembled, his face pale.

“I’m loyal to you!”

“Xiao Li, you’ve been with me for a few days. Do you still remember what you said back then?”

Chen Kedi’s tone was gentle, but it made Li Ri’s heart seize painfully.

The memories he had buried deep inside surged like a tide, making his whole body tremble.

“We live by loyalty and duty on the streets.”

“Now it’s time for you to prove your loyalty.”

Bang!

A splash of blood sprayed out!

Xu Yinsheng tiptoed to get a better look but was blocked by Zhao Yicheng, who covered her eyes, unwilling to let her witness the bloody scene.

“Brother Chen! You can’t kill me!”

Song San screamed hysterically at the man before him.

“I’m the Savior! I’m the leader of the Resistance!”

“You kill me, and humanity has no future!”

“I won’t kill you.”

Chen Kedi cast a cold glance at Song San.

“But afterwards, I’ll get you a psychiatrist.”

Bang!

Another splash of blood.

Chen Kedi coldly put down the gun, wiped the fingerprints off with a cloth, and tossed it onto the ground.

Zhao Yicheng stepped forward and, under the confused gazes of the crowd, picked up the gun, deliberately leaving his own fingerprints on it.

After finishing this, Zhao Yicheng holstered the handgun with eight bullets remaining at his waist.

He looked at the only woman in Chen Kedi’s gang.

“Minister Jin, come here.”

Jin Xinnuo, called by name, froze for a moment before realizing he was addressing her.

She instinctively glanced at Chen Kedi, as if seeking answers from him.

“Go. You’re innocent.”

Chen Kedi patted Jin Xinnuo’s shoulder.

“Your company’s boss really is Jia Xu incarnate. Not even sparing a woman.”

“Here’s a suggestion: before he kills to cover his tracks, find another company to work for.”

After speaking, Chen Kedi pushed Jin Xinnuo forward, letting her leave the scene.

Watching Jin Xinnuo return to the group, Xu Yinsheng’s heart first relaxed, then a doubt rose from their conversation.

Was all this a trap set up by Zhao Yicheng and Chen Kedi together?

Ignoring Chen Kedi’s sneer, Zhao Yicheng glanced at his pocket watch and reminded, “Fifteen minutes left.”

“Well, looks like there’s no time to waste.”

“But I still hope my final payment arrives soon.”

Chen Kedi said this and disappeared with his group into the vast underground parking lot, their destination unknown.

What happened next took a direction Xu Yinsheng hadn’t imagined.

After Chen Kedi’s group left behind the two bodies of Li Ri and Song San, they vanished without a trace.

Zhao Yicheng didn’t hurry to leave the scene.

Instead, he ordered his bodyguards to fire several volleys around the parking lot to simulate a gunfight.

Then they gathered and exchanged the same story.

Though the bodyguards didn’t understand the details, Zhao Yicheng promised each ten thousand yuan as a bonus afterward, so they eagerly memorized their lines.

Xu Yinsheng exchanged a glance with Mini Xu.

Although they didn’t understand the full situation either, a woman’s intuition told them Zhao Yicheng was a man who wouldn’t act without a profit.

Perhaps it was their intuition coming into play.

About fifteen minutes later, a group of heavily armed Police suddenly stormed into the parking lot, led by a valiant and sharp female officer.

The female officer walked up to Zhao Yicheng, straightened his collar, and seemed to scold him playfully.

Zhao Yicheng didn’t take offense.

The two embraced like old friends reunited after a long time.

Xu Yinsheng stared, eyes wide in disbelief.

When did Zhao Yicheng get such an intimate female friend?