The stall owner grabbed Li Chuchu and thanked her profusely before finally letting them go.
The night road was desolate. Shen Yanshan kept frowning in deep thought.
He had shown up at the horse - racing event today, which was equivalent to exposing his identity to Qian Guangjin's radar. Since General Manager Li could discover his identity, Qian Guangjin surely wouldn't be kept in the dark.
The other party was after him, and definitely wouldn't stay passive.
Shen Yanshan's fingertips tapped lightly on his trouser leg.
If he were Qian Guangjin, he would send people to intercept them the moment he got the news. Hong Kong was Qian Guangjin's territory. It would be a piece of cake for him to cause some trouble.
It was no longer safe for them to stay here.
Coming to Hong Kong in the first place was extremely risky. If he had enough money, who would be willing to risk their life for money? If he had enough funds to buy imported foreign equipment, there would be no need for this dangerous venture.
Back in the hotel room,
The door slammed shut.
With just the two of them left, Shen Yanshan made a prompt decision. "Let's go."
He had promised Li Chuchu to buy her new clothes before, but now time was of the essence. They couldn't stay in Hong Kong any longer.
He had prepared to explain to Li Chuchu properly for breaking his promise.
But before he could say a word,
He saw Li Chuchu scurrying around in a hurry, clumsily packing their luggage.
"What time is the fishing boat tomorrow morning? Forget it. Let's take the last one back! Tomorrow we'll just change to an earlier ticket and go home."
Li Chuchu was cheering silently inside.
If it weren't for the situation, she would have almost run around shouting and crying with joy.
This guy had finally come to his senses!
System, did you see that? It wasn't that she didn't let him do it. He said he wouldn't do it himself! The plot deviation couldn't be counted on her!
Go, go, go! Hurry up!
Li Chuchu took off today's clothes and quickly put on her old rags, returning to the country bumpkin look from this morning.
To be honest, Li Chuchu had been living in fear these days, worried that she might end up in jail if they went back.
If they were caught smuggling, the villain might have a chance encounter and be rescued by Zhou Xun, but she didn't have such luck!
If she were locked up in jail,
For three or five years, who would remember this obscure supporting character?
Even if she managed to get out luckily,
It would have a huge impact on her.
She was a regular worker in a state - owned factory. Once she had a criminal record, she would lose her iron rice bowl in the Lotus Steel Factory. She had just started eating the "national food" for a few months and didn't want to become unemployed!
Seeing Li Chuchu like an ant on a hot pan, as if there was a ghost chasing her with a knife,
Shen Yanshan was extremely puzzled.
This was not what he had imagined at all!
His hesitation lasted only a second. Then he wisely joined the urgent task of packing up their things. "If we leave now, we might be able to catch the last boat. Paying a little extra should get us on board."
After packing up,
The two tiptoed downstairs quietly and sneaked towards the port under the cover of night.
The night was deathly silent.
You could almost hear the sound of their shoes rubbing against the sand.
This was the oldest district in Hong Kong, and it was the time when normal people were sound asleep. Everywhere was quiet.
Behind them was the towering and increasingly beautiful Wenta Garden Hotel at night. It was like a huge monitor, overlooking the entire city of Hong Kong. In front of them was the shabby port. A few late - returning fishermen could be faintly seen on the shore, dragging the fishing nets caught on the reefs.
Li Chuchu walked briskly.
After a long day, she didn't seem tired at all while running for their lives. Every step was filled with the longing for freedom and happiness.
Goodbye, Hong Kong.
This city on the verge of disaster.
She stared at the fishing boats in the distance on the shore, her voice urgent and excited. "Hurry up, hurry up! That boat hasn't left yet! If we hurry, we should be able to catch it!"
It was the first time Shen Yanshan knew that Li Chuchu's small body could run so fast. She was not out of breath at all, her eyes were bright, and her gaze was full of longing for the other side of the sea.
She ran towards the sea.
Her jet - black hair scattered around her ears was fluttering in the sea breeze, floating past Shen Yanshan's nose.
At this moment, Li Chuchu was so beautiful that it seemed unreal.
The world was collapsing,
And they were running away.
...
Suddenly, the roar of car engines came from the silent alley. The headlights of several cars were like two huge detectors, scanning back and forth in the ruins of the old city.
The quiet night, like a smooth mirror, suddenly shattered on the ground. The original tranquility was instantly broken into pieces.
Li Chuchu's heart sank immediately.
They were a step too late.
They couldn't escape.
A look of solemnity appeared on Shen Yanshan's face.
While the chasing cars hadn't noticed them yet, Shen Yanshan grabbed Li Chuchu's wrist and hid in the dark alley beside them.
He quickly took out a bankbook and a stack of cash from the luggage bag and stuffed almost all his belongings into Li Chuchu's arms, only leaving a hundred yuan for himself. "You go. The port is just around the corner. Slip some money to the fishermen and take the boat back first. Once you reach Spring City, they won't be able to catch you. If..."
Before, he had taken care of everything for Li Chuchu regarding their trip to Hong Kong. Now that Li Chuchu had to go back alone, Shen Yanshan felt like there was a tight string in his heart.
Fortunately, these fishermen only did business to support their families and wouldn't do anything out of line.
Shen Yanshan gasped and paused for a moment. "If you don't see me before the boat leaves, just go back first. Don't worry about me. If it's not necessary... don't ask about me in the future."
He himself wasn't sure what Qian Guangjin's plan was this time. Whether he was out for his life or not.
So he could only try to ensure Li Chuchu's safety first.
Li Chuchu was already pacing anxiously at this moment.
This wasn't about who should go! As long as Shen Yanshan stayed here, the system task wouldn't end, and she couldn't leave either!
She looked at Shen Yanshan, who was so single - minded, and gritted her teeth in anger.
"This is a terrible idea. We should go together! Otherwise, I can't leave either!"
Li Chuchu's impatient tone and the determination in her voice sounded different to Shen Yanshan.
She wanted to stay and take risks with him?
She was determined to be with him even though she knew there was danger?
Shen Yanshan didn't say a word. He just lowered his eyes, his nose feeling sour.
Seeing Shen Yanshan's expression, Li Chuchu knew what he was thinking. Stupid love - struck guy! Couldn't he be more sensible at this time!
"Stop talking. Let's run! We won't take the main road. We'll go through the alleys!"
Even if a car could search on the road, could it drive into the alleys? And there were so many residents in this old district. Li Chuchu didn't believe that Qian Guangjin really had the ability to turn Hong Kong upside down!
In that case, let's see who was more capable!
Li Chuchu gritted her teeth, grabbed Shen Yanshan's hand, and plunged into the narrower and darker alleys.