28: The Assassin

Having finished his impromptu lesson, Shen Yifei ambled towards Su Muqing, scratching his head. “My apologies, Ms. Su, I couldn’t resist.”

“You…” Su Muqing was speechless, unsure what to say to Shen Yifei.

Glancing at Qiao Lan and Qiao Xing, Su Muqing felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction; she had long been fed up with the mother and son. Yet, Shen Yifei’s actions were undeniably extreme.

Given Qiao Lan’s notoriously vengeful nature, Shen Yifei was surely in danger.

But what could she do? This was the man who, at the slightest provocation, would resort to violence, though this time, it felt surprisingly satisfying.

“Let’s go, quickly!”

Worried about further danger if they lingered, Su Muqing anxiously grabbed Shen Yifei’s arm and hurried towards the Audi convertible parked nearby.

Su Muqing swiftly took the driver’s seat, with Shen Yifei settling into the passenger side.

The Audi convertible sped out of the Huanghai Grand Estate, a luxurious residential complex.

Qiao Xing finally struggled to his feet, his pampered face contorted in a grotesque sob. He roared in fury, “That bastard! I’ll kill him!”

Seeing Qiao Xing stumble towards a nearby Bugatti Veyron, Qiao Lan shrieked, “Xiao Xing, don’t go! I’ll make the call right now!”

Qiao Xing wailed, “Mom, hurry up and get someone to kill that brat!”

Qiao Lan, enduring the sharp pain in her lower abdomen, a dark glint flashing in her eyes, immediately pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

“Hello, Manager Li, dispatch two gunmen immediately. I need someone killed…”

The Qiao family had deep-seated underworld connections, and Qiao Lan was absolutely furious with Shen Yifei this time. She wouldn’t let that boy off the hook!

The Audi convertible continued to drive away from the exclusive estate.

Inside the car, Su Muqing pursed her lips. “Shen Yifei, would it kill you to cause a little less trouble?”

Shen Yifei merely chuckled. “Ms. Su, I’m not stirring up trouble; they brought it upon themselves. If I didn't teach them a lesson, it would just feel wrong.”

“How did I never notice this penchant for ‘teaching lessons’ before?” Su Muqing retorted, rolling her eyes at Shen Yifei.

“Before, I was just keeping a low profile. You’ll gradually see my true nature from now on. Besides, I call this upholding justice and vanquishing evil – it’s my favorite kind of work.” Shen Yifei grinned mischievously.

Su Muqing felt a headache coming on. “But you shouldn’t have laid a hand on Qiao Lan! The Qiao family stands behind her, and crossing them will lead to dire consequences for you!”

Shen Yifei’s lips curled into a smirk, his expression slowly growing serious. He scoffed, “Don’t worry. If she wants me to suffer, she’ll end up suffering far more.”

Su Muqing fell silent. Shen Yifei’s unassailable confidence, though she had always found him unreliable, today subtly gave her an inexplicable sense of security.

Though she was a renowned business magnate in Huahai City, she was still a woman, and the immense pressures she faced felt like a tightly stretched string, threatening to snap at any moment.

A woman always has a vulnerable side; she too needed a man who could silently support her, protect her, and allow her to indulge in a moment of vulnerability, not just live this exhausting life.

Su Muqing didn’t dwell on it, focusing on her driving.

The Audi convertible left the port area, entering the city streets.

Suddenly, Shen Yifei’s eyes narrowed, sensing a distinct presence.

The honed instincts of an elite assassin told Shen Yifei they were being watched. He leaned his head against the window, his gaze sweeping across their surroundings for a split second.

As expected, a black Mercedes was tailing them closely, with two hitmen inside.

Shen Yifei’s eyes hardened. He immediately reached to unbuckle Su Muqing’s seatbelt.

Su Muqing gasped, startled. “Shen Yifei, what are you doing?!”

“We’re being followed. Let me drive!”

Shen Yifei yanked her seatbelt open, pushed her shoulder and back forward, and with a swift move, swung his legs over, seating himself behind her.

Su Muqing, jostled forward by Shen Yifei, instinctively gripped the steering wheel in alarm.

Their bodies were pressed tightly together. A delicate gardenia-like scent wafted from Su Muqing, coupled with the smooth, soft feel of her skin, sent a jolt through him.

Su Muqing felt the intense heat of Shen Yifei’s chest against her back, and her pretty face flushed crimson instantly.

However, Shen Yifei had no time to savor the embrace of Su Muqing. He forced himself to remain calm, monitoring the movements of the Mercedes behind them through the rearview mirror.

“Shen Yifei, you…”

Before Su Muqing could finish her sentence, Shen Yifei clapped a hand over her mouth. “Hush, don’t speak, Ms. Su. Move to the passenger seat. I’ll drive!”

Shen Yifei’s hands snaked under Su Muqing’s arms, across her chest, gripping the steering wheel, inevitably making contact with soft curves.

Su Muqing’s face reddened, and she glared at Shen Yifei in annoyance, wondering if he was deliberately taking liberties with her.

But seeing the serious expression on his face, she obediently complied with Shen Yifei’s instructions, sliding over to the passenger seat.

Shen Yifei stomped on the accelerator, and the Audi shot forward, its speed rapidly climbing.

The hitmen in the Mercedes behind them were surprised to see the Audi convertible suddenly accelerate. The young man driving was quite alert, sensing them so quickly.

The Mercedes instantly picked up speed, giving chase.

Taking a turn, Shen Yifei wasn't driving particularly fast. He wasn't trying to shake off the car behind them; he merely wanted to lead it to a secluded spot to deal with what came next.

Shen Yifei detested hidden enemies; resolving matters openly was always preferable.

Su Muqing also noticed the Mercedes tailing them. Looking at Shen Yifei’s grim expression, her heart leapt into her throat.

“That car behind us…”

“I know. It must be your stepmother, sending them to deal with me.” Shen Yifei’s tone was indifferent.

“This…” Su Muqing bit her lip, not having considered the possibility of Qiao Lan’s retaliation.

The Qiao family’s underworld connections were something Su Muqing was well aware of. Suddenly, she felt a surge of fear. “Shen Yifei, you hit Qiao Lan’s son. She won’t let you off lightly. Let’s call the police!”

“No need. I’ll handle it myself.” Shen Yifei waved her off.

He had attracted these two hitmen, and Shen Yifei felt a slight pang of guilt towards Su Muqing.

It was exactly seven in the evening, and night had fully fallen. The Audi drove towards the outskirts, maintaining a considerable distance from the Mercedes.

About ten minutes later, they reached the rural outskirts. Shen Yifei directly steered the convertible into a dense grove of trees, pulling up to a patch of bumpy grass.

Shen Yifei opened the car door and said to Su Muqing, “Alright, just stay quietly in the car and don’t go anywhere. Wait for me to come back!”

“Hey, wait!” Su Muqing looked at the dark, imposing trees in the desolate wilderness, a shiver of unease running through her. “Shen Yifei, don’t leave me alone out here!”

Shen Yifei sighed helplessly. “Ms. Su, it’s safer in the car. Do you really want to watch me fight others?”

“This deserted place… I’m scar— no, I want to go too!” A flicker of panic crossed Su Muqing’s beautiful face. She had almost said she was scared but was too embarrassed to admit it.

“Ms. Su, don’t make this difficult for me. Just stay in the car, please.” Shen Yifei left her with that, locking the car door behind him.

The dense, dark thicket all around, accompanied by the rustling of leaves and the chirping of night insects, made the place feel eerie and ominous.

Seeing Shen Yifei just walk away, Su Muqing’s body slumped onto the seat, her hands tightly gripping the upholstery. “You insufferable Shen Yifei, you obnoxious Shen Yifei! If you get seriously injured out there, I won’t lift a finger to help you!”