Published: March 2, 2025
Qin Tian connected to Wen Yu's communication, not to bid farewell.
This was merely a precaution—Qin Tian was afraid, afraid that Tang Haofei wouldn’t return his sister, and even feared that Tang Haofei would directly take his life to “give the oceanic tribe an explanation”!
However, fear was of no use.
In fact, Qin Tian was still under Lin Haifeng's control—what was the point of completing the mission if the leverage was still in someone else's hands?
But, it turned out that while Lin Haifeng might not be great, Tang Haofei's promise was quite reliable.
...
The first person Qin Tian waited for wasn't Wen Yu, but Tang Haofei.
“Brother!”
Qin Shiyuan, with tear-stained cheeks, rushed into Qin Tian's embrace like a fledgling returning to its nest.
She might have already understood how much trouble she had brought to Qin Tian.
“Alright, alright.”
Qin Tian comforted his sister while glancing at Tang Haofei and Arthur ahead.
Ying had already vanished upon hearing Tang Haofei's footsteps.
“I’ve brought the person to you, and I’ve also cleared everything off her.”
“Thank you this time,” said Tang Haofei to Qin Tian, who expressionlessly accepted the gratitude.
Indeed, Tang Haofei should thank Qin Tian!
“Is everything alright? If there’s nothing, we’ll be leaving.”
Tang Haofei nodded, “The escape route has been arranged for you. The oceanic tribe shouldn’t react so quickly. There will definitely be a wanted notice, but for you, just be a bit careful; the rest depends on you.”
Qin Tian nodded, indicating he understood.
“Let’s go, follow me.”
Tang Haofei waved his hand and led the way in another direction.
...
In the dimly lit sewer, unknown of where it led.
Under Tang Haofei's lead, Qin Tian, Qin Shiyuan, and Arthur followed closely behind him.
After a while, a sudden light appeared ahead.
As the light grew brighter, Tang Haofei abruptly stopped.
At the exit of the sewer ahead, aside from the military-arranged vehicles, there was another person.
Wen Yu.
...
Watching the few people in front of him, Wen Yu pondered for a long time.
Yet, he still didn’t know how to express his feelings.
Whether it was towards Tang Haofei or Qin Tian.
After a long pause, Wen Yu spoke calmly.
“Was the plan successful?”
Tang Haofei nodded.
“It went smoothly, right?”
“No mistakes occurred.”
Then, there was silence.
“What are you here for?”
Hearing Tang Haofei's words, Wen Yu glanced at Qin Tian and the seemingly untroubled Qin Shiyuan behind him.
“I just came to see if you honored your promise and to safely take them out of the Beijing gathering place.”
After hearing this, Tang Haofei suddenly showed a wry smile.
“I said I would do what I promised, but I know you no longer believe that.”
“That's no longer important!”
“Right, it’s no longer important...”
...
The trust between people is actually based on foundations.
After going through all these events, the likelihood of Wen Yu and Tang Haofei turning against each other is quite low, but the basis of trust has vanished.
As for the fact that both are reborn persons...
That can’t be considered a basis of trust; it’s not uncommon for enemies to hold each other’s secrets without revealing them.
Currently, their relationship cannot be classified as friends, nor can it be said they are enemies.
Perhaps, it is more appropriate to call them familiar strangers with common points.
...
“That vehicle is your arranged escape route; it will take you out of Beijing. The rest will depend on you.”
Qin Tian nodded and walked onto the military vehicle with Qin Shiyuan and Arthur, while Wen Yu looked at the military vehicle waiting for him, then turned to Tang Haofei.
After a long while, a feeling that was hard to describe as anger or frustration surged in his heart, and Wen Yu couldn’t hold back anymore, calmly asking Tang Haofei,
“Why? I thought you wouldn’t take action; doing nothing would be better than colluding with Lin Haifeng!”