To catch a big fish, one must be willing to use good bait.
But to catch a shark, not only must one bear the risk of a broken rod, but one person's strength is insufficient to contend with this beast, so it often requires two or three people to assist in turns.
Ou Yunchen was driving towards Mo Qingyun's house, but he hadn't greeted Mo Qingyun; it was just a sudden impulse.
As he neared Mo Qingyun's home, Ou Yunchen acutely sensed that the car behind him seemed to be following him…
In another car sat Uncle Da and his subordinates.
Subordinate: "Uncle Da, why are we still following this kid?"
Uncle Da: "Why so much nonsense? Follow if I tell you to!"
Subordinate: "Uncle Da, do you want to recruit him?"
Uncle Da: "He refuses."
Subordinate: "Uncle Da, have you tried?"
Uncle Da: "Mm."
Subordinate: "Beat him up and see if he'll obey?"
Uncle Da: "Can you beat him?"
Subordinate: "Then capture Miss Su and threaten him!"
Uncle Da: "Use your brain, okay? When will you ever get wise if you're always so one-track minded? What if something happens to me one day, what will you do then!"
The subordinate chuckled, joking that Uncle Da would never have an accident, and they would watch all those international criminal organizations fall together!
Uncle Da: "I've cast a big bait, I hope it will have some effect?"
Subordinate: "He's slowing down…"
Uncle Da: "Don't follow anymore, drive past!"
Uncle Da's car sped past Ou Yunchen's and drove away rapidly.
Ou Yunchen also saw clearly that it seemed to be Uncle Da in the car following him. He frowned slightly, what a troublesome old man!
After Uncle Da and his group had driven far away, Ou Yunchen flicked his turn signal and slowly returned to his own lane.
Arriving downstairs at Mo Qingyun's house, Ou Yunchen sent a message.
— Ou Yunchen's WeChat —
Ou Yunchen: "Home?"
Mo Qingyun: "Not home."
Ou Yunchen: "Not home? Where did you go?"
Mo Qingyun: "Eating out."
Ou Yunchen: "Okay, I was planning to come to your place to change the printer. I saw your printer was broken last time, and I bought a new one."
Mo Qingyun: "Next time."
Ou Yunchen: "Okay."
— End of Ou Yunchen's WeChat —
Ou Yunchen shifted his gaze away from Mo Qingyun's window. This little mute was lying again; the lights were on, and the TV inside flickered, how could no one be home?!
Ou Yunchen still carried the printer upstairs; he wanted to see what this little mute was up to!
Upon reaching Mo Qingyun's door, he didn't knock but quietly pressed his ear against the door to listen. The TV sound inside was very low, and there seemed to be sounds of movement. Could it be… a burglar?!
Ou Yunchen banged on the door loudly. He could tell the little mute was home, but why was she lying to him?
Ou Yunchen: "Mo Qingyun, I know you're home, open the door quickly!"
After a long while, the door was finally opened.
Indeed, Mo Qingyun was home, looking flustered as she watched Ou Yunchen.
Ou Yunchen: "Why did you say you weren't home when you were?"
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "I wanted to be alone for a while…"
Ou Yunchen changed into slippers and discovered a pair of men's shoes hidden under the shoe cabinet.
Ou Yunchen also pretended to be calm, acting as if he hadn't seen anything, and entered the house with the printer.
Mo Qingyun quickly stopped him.
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "Just put it here, no need to install it urgently, I don't need it for now."
Ou Yunchen: "I'm already here, I'll just help you change it and leave."
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "Really, no need…"
Ou Yunchen scrutinized Mo Qingyun's every move. She seemed to feel that she shouldn't appear so resistant, so she changed her approach.
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "I don't feel well, perhaps you should leave first?"
Ou Yunchen placed the printer on the coffee table in the living room and found two cups on it.
It seemed that before Ou Yunchen entered, Mo Qingyun had hidden him.
Where could he be?
Mo Qingyun wouldn't let Ou Yunchen into her room to change the printer…
Ou Yunchen quickly went to Mo Qingyun's room door and, before she could stop him, forcefully opened it.
Empty.
Mo Qingyun seemed to heave a sigh of relief.
Ou Yunchen: "Why do I feel like something's strange about your home?"
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "How could that be, you're overthinking it."
Ou Yunchen said this as he walked towards the balcony. When he suddenly pulled back the curtains…
Their eyes met.
Ou Yunchen immediately pulled Xie Youlin in. He was about to swing his fist to deliver a knockout blow to this scoundrel when Mo Qingyun forcefully stopped him, even shielding Xie Youlin.
Xie Youlin: "After so long, you're still this violent?"
Ou Yunchen: "You scoundrel, why are you at Mo Qingyun's house!"
Xie Youlin: "Where else should I be? In prison?"
Ou Yunchen: "Did you escape?"
Xie Youlin laughed heartily.
Xie Youlin: "You've become humorous."
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "Xie Youlin has been released, he was framed."
Ou Yunchen: "Impossible!"
Xie Youlin: "Otherwise, do you want to call the police and arrest me again?"
Ou Yunchen glared at Xie Youlin, unable to imagine what kind of relationship could allow this person to escape legal sanctions so smoothly and be released from prison…
Ou Yunchen yelled at Mo Qingyun: "Why are you still meeting him?"
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "He has nowhere to stay, so I'm taking him in…"
Ou Yunchen was so angry he was about to go crazy. This little mute was actually housing a man in her own home, and moreover, it was Xie Youlin, a murderer!
Ou Yunchen grabbed Xie Youlin's collar again. It seemed that prison had done nothing to reform him; he was still as deserving of a beating!
Mo Qingyun grabbed Ou Yunchen's arm, was she pleading for Xie Youlin?
Ou Yunchen: "He cannot live at your place."
Xie Youlin feigned sadness, looking so homeless that Mo Qingyun felt even more sympathy for this "family member" she grew up with in the orphanage.
Ou Yunchen: "I said, he cannot live at your place!"
Xie Youlin: "Xiao Yun, I'm sorry. I don't know who else I can ask for help besides you. If it's really impossible, then forget it. I'll leave and find a bridge on the street to spend the night."
Ou Yunchen: "Fine, get out now!"
Xie Youlin sighed and slowly shuffled towards the door.
Mo Qingyun ran to block Xie Youlin, then turned back and gestured furiously: "He's pathetic enough as it is, and being released proves he's not guilty. Ou Yunchen, can you be a little kinder!"
Ou Yunchen: "Kindness? You're kind, you've been deceived by him, used by him, do you know that?"
Mo Qingyun: "Xie Youlin won't hurt me! He's been helping me find my brother all along, I trust him!"
Ou Yunchen walked to Mo Qingyun's side. He pointed at Xie Youlin's face, wanting to ask but unable to speak, feeling suffocated.
Suddenly, Ou Yunchen grabbed Xie Youlin's arm and dragged him out.
Mo Qingyun's sign language: "What are you doing!"
Ou Yunchen: "Pitiful, I'll find him a place to stay."
Ou Yunchen really dragged Xie Youlin out of Mo Qingyun's house. Mo Qingyun, who was originally anxious, followed but was sternly rebuked by Ou Yunchen, telling her not to leave the house!
Only after stuffing Xie Youlin into the car did his face show any trace of sadness or fear.
Xie Youlin: "Where are we going?"
Ou Yunchen glared at Xie Youlin, sped away from Mo Qingyun's house, and kept accelerating, accelerating…
Only then did Xie Youlin begin to feel afraid. He gripped the handle nervously and shouted to stop, to stop quickly…
Ou Yunchen: "You dare to provoke me, which proves you're not afraid of death. Then fine, I'll let you die with me, and consider it a contribution to society!"
Xie Youlin: "You lunatic, stop the car! Ah!!!"
Ou Yunchen truly seemed like a madman. All his pretense was consumed by the bestial nature rooted deep within his soul. The rapid thrill gave him a sense of freedom.
Xie Youlin: "Stop the car, please, stop quickly!!!"
Xie Youlin: "Car, there's a car! Help!!!"
Suddenly, Xie Youlin felt the world spin. He was too scared to open his eyes, his entire body losing control as it spun.
Only when the piercing sound of tires screeching gradually lessened, a pungent smell of burning rubber filled the entire car, and the crazy laughter in his ears finally stopped.
Xie Youlin was drenched in sweat. He shivered, his face pale, his stomach churning. His vision was blurry, and he felt so dizzy he wanted to vomit.
Ou Yunchen yanked open Xie Youlin's car door, dragged him out of the car, and then pounced on him, landing several punches until Xie Youlin's face was covered in blood, which finally seemed to quell Ou Yunchen's rage.
Ou Yunchen: "Listen carefully, I don't care how you got out. If you dare to find Mo Qingyun again, it won't be as simple as going to prison next time; I'll kill you!"
Xie Youlin: "Heh, I'm not afraid of you, coward!"
Ou Yunchen threw another punch. Xie Youlin felt his ears ring so badly he could hear almost nothing.
Xie Youlin: "If you're so powerful, kill me now."
Ou Yunchen: "Death is too easy for someone like you. I want to torment you slowly, make your life worse than death, that's the best punishment!"
Xie Youlin laughed heartily. He enjoyed tormenting; that was how he found meaning in life. Prison was too boring…
Ou Yunchen: "I'm going to keep you under my watchful eye. I want to see what tricks you play!"
As soon as Ou Yunchen finished speaking, he delivered one last punch to Xie Youlin, completely knocking him unconscious.