69novels Chapter 1110 Go with the flow
Chapter 1110 Go with the flow
The next second, he slumped onto the table with a thud, his arm sweeping the empty wine glass to the floor where it shattered. Then, his body went limp, sliding down the table leg to the floor, where he passed out completely. Little did he know that the "good stuff" he had painstakingly added to the wine would end up being completely wasted, a case of shooting himself in the foot.
Lili, who was in the next private room, was peeking through the crack in the door. She could only vaguely see someone lying on the ground, but she couldn't tell whether it was Gu Nan or Li Jianjun. She was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet and her palms were sweaty. She didn't dare to push the door open. Li Jianjun said that they had to wait for a clear signal from inside before they could act. Now, who knew whether the plan had succeeded or failed?
Gu Nan looked at Li Jianjun, who was lying unconscious on the ground, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips—what a piece of trash, he passed out after just one drink, and he still wanted to set up a trap? He got up and walked to the bedside, dragged Li Jianjun up and threw him onto the bed, then pulled the blanket over his head and deliberately coughed lightly towards the door, the sound not loud, but enough for the people next door to hear.
He didn't need to guess to know Li Jianjun's plan—it was simply to wait until he was drunk, then let that woman named Lili come in, take off her clothes, lie on the bed, create some ambiguous scenes, and preferably take a few photos to manipulate him. Now, it was time for Li Jianjun to experience that feeling himself. Gu Nan took two steps back to the door, leaned against the wall, crossed his arms, and looked at the bulge on the bed, quietly waiting for the "show" to begin.
Gu Nan coughed until his chest felt tight, as if a fire was burning in his lungs. He leaned against the edge of the table for a while before he could finally calm down, but his eyes were already icy, chilling to the bone. He turned and walked out, each step firm and steady, the sound of his leather shoes echoing in the corridor, carrying an undeniable determination—it was time to call Director Tong of the Public Security Bureau. He wanted to see how Li Jianjun would cover up this elaborate frame-up.
Reaching the public phone booth on the street corner downstairs, Gu Nan lifted the faded curtain and slipped inside. His fingertips dialed the familiar number on the scratched dial pad. The moment the call connected, the suppressed anger in his voice could no longer be concealed: "Uncle, Li Jianjun and his gang have gone too far. They actually hired someone to set a trap and try to frame me."
After listening to the phone call, Tong Ren was silent for a moment, then chuckled. His laughter carried the composure of someone who had weathered many storms, and an undeniable authority: "Alright, I understand. You wait here, I'll send two people over right away. We'll catch them red-handed, with the evidence, and see who dares to deny it then."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle." Gu Nan hung up the phone, let out a long sigh, walked to the tea stall next door and sat down, saying to the stall owner, "A pot of hot tea, please." He held the rough porcelain teacup, watching the rising steam blur his vision, his fingertips gently stroking the cool rim of the cup—Li Jianjun, you've been scheming for so long, using every means to try and drag me down, it's time to taste the bitter fruit of your actions.
Meanwhile, in a hotel room in the city, Lili, filled with nervousness and scheming, gently pushed open the slightly ajar door. The heavy, dark brown curtains were drawn, leaving only a crack, making the room dimly lit, like dusk, and the air smelled of cheap soap. A person lay on the bed, completely covered by a thick quilt, only half a face visible, whose features bore a resemblance to Gu Nan. She didn't think much of it; after all, this was a setup arranged by Li Jianjun, assuming Gu Nan had been drugged and was fast asleep.
According to her agreement with Li Jianjun, as long as she cooperated in this charade and received the money, she could completely escape her current predicament. Lili took a deep breath, bit her lip, and slowly took off her faded coat, leaving only her undershirt. She hesitated for a moment, her fingertips tracing the cold bedsheet, before carefully lying down next to "Gu Nan," deliberately leaning closer to him. She thought to herself: once Li Jianjun brings his men in to "catch them in the act," we'll make a scene, get the money, and leave quickly. She couldn't afford to get involved in this mess any longer.
Not long after, two green police cars silently pulled up in front of the hotel, their tires making a soft sound as they rolled over the gravel. Gu Nan stood up and went to greet them, nodding to the lead officer: "Comrade, come with me, I know which room Li Jianjun is in."
The lead police officer was Old Chen, specially sent by Tong Ren. His face was etched with the marks of time, and his eyes were sharp as an eagle's. He nodded solemnly: "Comrade Gu, thank you for your hard work. We'll follow you." The group walked briskly up to the second floor of the hotel. The light bulbs in the corridor were faulty, flickering on and off. In the dim light, everyone's faces looked somewhat somber.
When they pushed open the half-closed door, the scene inside stunned everyone—Lili was leaning against the bed, her hair disheveled, her clothes in disarray, and her face still showing signs of shock and panic; and lying next to her was not Gu Nan at all, but Li Jianjun, who was only wearing his underwear! He was fast asleep, with a suspicious drool hanging from the corner of his mouth.
Lili was stunned. Her mind went blank, as if struck by a hammer. She had anticipated that Li Jianjun would bring factory leaders and neighbors, making a scene known to everyone, but she never expected that uniformed police officers would storm in! What terrified her even more was that out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Gu Nan standing behind the officers, his gaze cold and sharp, like an icy knife, sending chills down her spine. Looking down at the half-asleep Li Jianjun beside her, she belatedly realized—she had been tricked by Li Jianjun! From beginning to end, his scheme wasn't about Gu Nan at all, but about dragging her into it too!
"No...that's not how it is! Let me explain! It's Li Jianjun! He lied to me!" Lili hurriedly grabbed the blanket next to her and wrapped herself in it, her voice trembling and on the verge of tears.
Li Jianjun was awakened by the commotion. He sat up, rubbing his sleepy eyes, his hair a mess. When he saw the room full of uniformed police officers and Gu Nan standing at the door, he was instantly stunned, muttering unconsciously, "Wh...what's going on? Weren't they supposed to arrest Gu Nan? Where is he?"
Old Chen didn't give them a chance to say more. He gave a wink to the team members behind him and said in a firm tone, "Take them away!"
Two police officers stepped forward and lifted up Li Jianjun, who was still in a daze, one on each side. His arms were twisted behind his back, and he finally came to his senses. He struggled and shouted, "Gu Nan! It was you! You tricked me! You schemed against me!"
Another police officer gestured for Lili to get dressed and follow him. Lili was on the verge of tears, clinging tightly to the officer's arm and pleading, "Comrade, I've been framed! Really! Li Jianjun lied to me! He said it was just an act, I didn't know anything!"