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Liu Ying stood precariously on the edge of the rooftop, her attention diverted, when Liu Hong seized the moment. He dashed forward and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back from the brink. In doing so, he rescued her from the grasp of death.
The action, though it seemed effortless, was fraught with danger. If Liu Ying had struggled, they both might have plunged to their deaths, ending up like smashed tomatoes.
Liu Hong sighed in relief, his forehead beaded with sweat, a sign that the danger had passed. After pulling Liu Ying back, he quickly used a belt to restrain her, preventing any further impulsive actions.
Despite the shock of her words, Liu Hong couldn’t ignore the fact that Liu Ying was once someone he cared for, despite her flaws. As a man, he couldn’t let her die.
He slipped off the middle-aged man’s jacket and draped it over Liu Ying, covering her nakedness and shielding her from further exposure.
“Ha ha ha, fly! No one can stop me!”
Liu Ying continued to rant incoherently, causing Liu Hong to frown. Had he not heard her words, he wouldn’t be so troubled. The news of Wang Fanran’s death hadn’t even been released to the public, so how could Liu Ying know?
And the mention of Haozi—Liu Hong suddenly remembered that during the incident with Lin Qing, they had caught Wang Fanran’s accomplice, who was called Haozi.
Liu Hong’s mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle. Why was only Lin Qing being targeted? He and Su Yao were also involved. Or had Lin Qing left evidence at the scene?
The questions swirled in his mind, but he couldn’t find any clear answers. He needed to question Liu Ying, but her current state made it impossible to get any coherent information.
Looking down from the rooftop, Liu Hong scanned the area, searching for Lin Qing and Su Yao. Earlier, Lin Qing had messaged him, instructing him to find Su Yao and Lin Qing after rescuing Liu Ying.
Liu Hong had been confused by the request, but now it made sense. Lin Qing had anticipated this.
“I can’t make sense of this anymore! It feels like the whole world is keeping secrets from me!”
After quickly surveying the area, Liu Hong spotted Su Yao in her male attire and Lin Qing by her side. He waved down to them.
Although eager to join them, Liu Hong knew he couldn’t leave Liu Ying unattended. If she tried to jump again, he wouldn’t be there to stop her. He would have to wait for the police.
“I told you, you wouldn’t succeed.”
After saving Liu Ying, Lin Qing’s worry lifted. Seeing Liu Hong wave from above, Lin Qing turned to Su Yao, who had stopped covering her face. Her smile vanished, replaced by a cold, distant look.
“Yes, I failed. Even the plan to use others to do the killing backfired.”
Su Yao spoke softly, her voice tinged with disappointment. She had hoped to watch Liu Ying plummet from the rooftop, but Liu Hong’s selfless act had thwarted her plan. The drug’s effects were wearing off, and Liu Ying would soon regain consciousness. Another attempt at murder had failed.
“Although I’m not sure if it will work, I believe it will succeed… for that, I need a flower to cheer someone up.”
Lin Qing held out a red rose, his eyes darting away from Su Yao. He had bought the flower earlier, intending to use it if needed. If he was wrong, he would give it to Su Yao as a memento of their first experience together at the school festival. If he was right, the flower could soothe Su Yao after disrupting her plans.
“If you want to cheer me up, why not look at me directly?”
Su Yao’s voice was calm, betraying no emotion. Lin Qing met her gaze, and Su Yao accepted the flower, her cold demeanor softening into a smile. A single flower had won her over.
“I’ll take your flower.”
Su Yao decided to press the flower into a dried specimen, preserving it forever. As she took the flower from Lin Qing, she remembered something and looked back at him, wanting to have the last word.
“Next time, I will succeed.”
Her expression was serious, her cheeks slightly puffed with determination. Lin Qing found this side of her unexpectedly endearing, realizing that spending too much time with her was making him lose his composure. He should be more serious about her murderous intentions, but he found himself wanting to laugh.
“I wish you success.”
During their previous encounter at the slaughterhouse, Lin Qing had bled from a chest wound, whispering into Su Yao’s ear that he would never let her succeed. Now, at the school festival, he held a red rose, smiling as he wished her success. The contrast between their interactions was striking.
Lin Qing knew he couldn’t allow himself to develop feelings for Su Yao, but he could give himself a brief respite. He sat beside her, neither too close nor too far, maintaining control over his desires. Su Yao was like a vibrant firework, or a cloud in the sky—beautiful to watch but impossible to touch.
Even though Su Yao was a terrifying nightmare for others, for Lin Qing, she was a beautiful dream. As Su Yao was about to respond to Lin Qing’s wish, her skirt was tugged. Looking down, she saw a small girl in a black cloak, suddenly appearing before her.
“Big Brother, you’re in danger!”
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