Chapter 180: Waiting for You to Jump

Cai Yan found herself in an awkward position. Above her, there was a distance of about two meters to the next floor, and below her, there was a little over a meter to the window where Yang Chen was.

The man with short hair who suddenly appeared took out a silver Desert Eagle pistol. His thick arms stretched his suit tightly, indicating his strength to wield the Desert Eagle with just one hand.

With a playful glance, the man aimed at the safety rope outside the window used by Cai Yan for protection. With one shot, the rope would break, causing Cai Yan to plummet several stories to her death.

Cai Yan had no time for regrets. Suspended in mid-air, she had almost no chance of escaping except to wait for her demise.

"Undo the rope! Quickly!" Yang Chen's shout from below brought clarity to Cai Yan's mind. Looking down, she saw Yang Chen leaning out of the window, reaching out his hands, attempting to catch her.

At such an angle, catching a falling person with just outstretched hands, even if it were a lightweight woman, was no easy feat. Perhaps even world-class weightlifters would struggle to catch a falling person, especially when leaning against a window, where they couldn't fully exert force.

Cai Yan hesitated. She knew that if Yang Chen attempted to catch her, even if he only managed to grab onto her, it could still jeopardize him.

He must have understood this, so why was he so resolute about catching her?!

Was he doing it on purpose? It was unlikely. Everything must have already caught the attention of the people on the upper floor. He didn't need to risk coaxing her into jumping off. Moreover, did she even have a choice?!

However, Cai Yan didn't want to accept such unexpected kindness, even though this man hadn't left a good impression on her. She didn't want to burden others.

"Bang! Bang!" Two gunshots rang out. The man standing at the window had already fired his gun, but due to the refraction of the glass, the bullets missed the rope, only shattering the tempered glass of the window into pieces.

Seeing Cai Yan's hesitation, Yang Chen cursed angrily, "If you don't jump, you're a coward!"

"What did you say?!" Cai Yan's face turned red with anger.

"I said you're a coward! Afraid to let me know how much you weigh!" Yang Chen shouted.

Cai Yan was furious. How dare this guy insult her to her face! Whether she jumped or not, even if they died together, she could at least rid the world of a menace!

When the man with short hair was about to choose to shoot Cai Yan, she undid the buckle around her waist and plunged straight down!

In that instant, Cai Yan suddenly realized one thing: her decision undoubtedly entrusted her life to Yang Chen!

A pair of large hands effortlessly caught Cai Yan's body. Before she could ponder further, she was already being pulled into the hallway from outside the window.

However, Yang Chen's embrace was somewhat ambiguous. He didn't even consider much, just set Cai Yan down and didn't spare a glance at her flushed face. He immediately said, "Their people must have noticed us by now. Without a doubt, they'll come to this hallway to chase us. I'll hold them off here; you go downstairs."

As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps could be heard from above, and several figures broke into the hallway!

Cai Yan didn't have time to object. She was pushed away by Yang Chen, stumbling and almost falling down the stairs. But Yang Chen's skill was just right; Cai Yan spun around and leaned against the wall without falling.

"Be smart and get help, don't drag me down with you to die!" Yang Chen said as he ran up the stairs. Two of the first men in black who came forward were already knocked back down by Yang Chen's two punches from bottom to top!

Cai Yan didn't feel any dissatisfaction with Yang Chen's rudeness at this moment. When she saw Yang Chen charging up alone to confront the onslaught of attackers, she felt a burning sensation in her eyes.

She had doubted him, mocked him, and even tried to arrest him as a suspect, yet he was still willing to stand up against these fierce people for her. Just because she was Lin Ruoxi's friend, was that enough to risk his life?

These thoughts only flashed through her mind for an instant. Cai Yan knew Yang Chen was telling the truth. If she didn't escape, she would only be a burden. So, at the fastest speed possible, almost leaping, she descended the hallway!

As Cai Yan ran into the safety of the floor with backup, the hallway echoed with the chaotic and fierce sound of gunfire!

Cai Yan's heart contracted. She shouted at the seven or eight police officers rushing to support, "Get your guns! Follow me upstairs immediately! Others maintain order in the building! Seal off all exits of the entire building!"

Obviously, the gunfire would unsettle the people inside the building, so her priority as the police chief was to ensure no innocent casualties.

And since the subjects of this investigation have already fired shots, they can be arrested regardless of other evidence! Leading a group of equally urgent police officers, Cai Yan rushed back upstairs, with only one thought in her mind: is he alright?!

When they reached the floor where the escape had occurred, Cai Yan and the officers were shocked. The hallway was littered with bodies! Blood stained the floor red, and the group of deceased men in black suits seemed to have seen something terrifying before their deaths, their expressions twisted in extreme agony.

Cai Yan didn't see Yang Chen among the group, and she felt a weight lift from her heart. She directed the officers to continue to the upper floors, pushed open the safety exit door, and looked outside, once again astonished.

On the carpet of the corridor, lay a dozen or so similarly well-dressed bodyguards, all of whom had bullet holes through their heads! Blood and white viscous matter burst out from the wounds.

Among them was a man that Cai Yan would never forget, the one who had tried to shoot her safety rope with a Desert Eagle. He lay lifeless on the ground.

Still, no sign of Yang Chen!

Cai Yan could only hold onto one chilling thought: had that man single-handedly taken out this group in the shootout just now?!

From Cai Yan's perspective, she couldn't fathom how one person could achieve such a feat. It was akin to entering the midst of a hail of bullets and engaging in close combat. Bullets were lethal, after all.

Finally, Cai Yan understood why her elusive sister had earnestly warned her not to provoke that man.

"Chief, what do we do next?" asked a deputy police officer, their confusion evident from the current situation.

Cai Yan took a deep breath, steadying her mind. "Seal off this area, have people immediately process the scene, and keep today's events confidential. When it's time to make it public, say that these people killed each other in a shootout."

The officers were puzzled, but Cai Yan's authority and powerful background made them instinctively refrain from asking too many questions. They began to carry out her orders.

As Cai Yan looked at the corridor filled with bodies, recalling the perilous moments just now, a barely noticeable smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. She murmured to herself, "Bad guy, didn't even say goodbye, made me worry for nothing."

Meanwhile, Yang Chen, who had calmly taken the elevator to the middle floor of the building, was being led to a private room by a graceful, flamboyantly dressed madam.

Since becoming a millionaire, Yang Chen's spending had become more casual. Even though he was alone, he opted to book a double room. The reason being that the single rooms were too small, and sharing with someone else was uncomfortable.

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The skirmish just now, although Yang Chen regarded it lightly, after all, those people were just thugs, not even at the level of special forces. But killing over a dozen people still left him feeling uneasy. It would be best to call a girl over to relieve some stress.

If it weren't for the contract signing ceremony he had to attend later that evening, Yang Chen would have considered going to see Rose, to engage in some physical activity and maybe some conversation. That girl with a penchant for violence would surely enjoy hearing him recount the process of killing.

But as he walked down the hallway towards his room, he came face to face with a familiar figure.

Wearing a loose silk shirt and black linen pants, the material and style were old-fashioned yet chic. He wore a smile, looking just like a friendly old neighbor.

The person walking towards him was none other than Zhou Guangnian, the big shot from Dongxing who had been in a predicament due to Zhou Dongcheng's stance that day.

"Mr. Yang, in such good spirits, are you here for a foot bath too?" Zhou Guangnian said amiably, his face flushed with warmth.

Yang Chen had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with him. Seeing him here, he could pretty much confirm that the group just now was related to him in some way. But Yang Chen didn't care about these matters; they were the police's responsibility. He was here just for a foot bath.

"Mr. Zhou isn't here to collect the bodies?" Yang Chen asked.

Zhou Guangnian looked puzzled. "Collecting bodies? What bodies?"

"Oh, forget I said anything," Yang Chen smiled and was about to leave.

Zhou Guangnian called out to him with a sigh, his expression calm. "Mr. Yang, there's something I hope you'll listen to."

"What is it?"

Zhou Guangnian leaned in and said, "Leave room for maneuvering in everything you do. Don't step on others' toes unnecessarily."

"Your words are a bit disjointed," Yang Chen feigned perplexity.

"As long as you get the gist," Zhou Guangnian said calmly.

Yang Chen chuckled lightly. "I thought you were going to say 'a cornered dog will jump over a wall.'"

"That's not impossible either," Zhou Guangnian's expression turned grim.

"Then I'll wait for you to jump," Yang Chen said, turning and leaving without looking back.

The man beside Zhou Guangnian asked with a grim expression, "Chairman, this kid doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. He's disrupting our business and even killed our guests. Yet he still dares to speak to you like this, Chairman. Why don't you let me shoot him dead?!"

"Can you kill him?" Zhou Guangnian asked expressionlessly.

The man fell silent, knowing full well his own limitations.

"This young man is not simple. If we want to take action against him, it must be a fatal blow," Zhou Guangnian sneered. "Let's go, let's go downstairs. Those who died are just a bunch of fools, not worth worrying about. We'll go and cooperate with the police's investigation. I, Zhou Guangnian, am a law-abiding businessman."