69novels Chapter 953 Xiao Bao's plan begins
Chapter 953 Xiao Bao's plan begins
"Go ahead. Stop nagging." Monkey waved his hand impatiently, turned abruptly, and stared towards the distant courtyard with his back to Lu Jia. In the night, the sinister glint in his eyes was hidden deep within, like ice brimming with poison, never letting out a single glimmer.
Lu Jia carefully put the money in her pocket, holding the wrinkled bills between her fingers, and walked briskly to the alley entrance. She believed Monkey's words from the bottom of her heart, and always felt that although this man looked insignificant, he was very capable, and if he said he could do something, he would definitely do it. Now she was looking forward to hearing some "good news" when she came back - why did her brother die at such a young age, but Gu Nan could live a stable life in the courtyard with his wife and children? When she thought of this, the anger in her heart rose up, burning her throat, and she couldn't help but speed up her pace, as if walking faster could leave those unfair thoughts behind.
After Lu Jia completely disappeared around the corner of the alley, the forced impatience on Monkey's face instantly faded, replaced by a hint of nervousness. He hurried towards the warehouse, and from a distance, he saw Xiao Bao sitting on a wooden box, wiping his beloved dagger with a fine cloth. The blade gleamed coldly in the dim light.
"Brother Leopard, something happened. Things don't seem to be going according to plan." Monkey was panting, his tone was a little anxious, and there was sweat on his forehead.
Xiao Bao raised his eyes and moved his gaze away from the blade. The cold light of the blade reflected in his eyes, making him look particularly sharp: "What's wrong? Didn't the woman take the bait?"
Monkey swallowed, rubbed his hands subconsciously, and recounted his previous experience outside the courtyard in detail. "I didn't expect that Ran Qiuye was so cunning. She wouldn't come out at all. I squatted by the wall for almost an hour, but I didn't see her door open. She stayed inside the whole time without making any noise. This... this plan is probably going to fail. What should I do?"
Xiao Bao scoffed and casually tossed the dagger back into its sheath with a soft click. He stood up, dusted himself off, and a sneer played on his lips. "What are you panicking about? You're losing your composure over a small matter." He walked to the warehouse door and peered toward the courtyard. "Anyway, everyone in the courtyard is gathered in the empty theater watching a movie. It's dark, and everyone's focused on the screen, which makes it convenient for us to act. Let's follow the second plan and go straight to Gu Nan's house to snatch him away. Move quickly, don't drag your feet."
When Monkey heard this, his eyes lit up immediately, and his previous panic was swept away. He patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Brother Leopard! Leave the black dog named Heizi to me! I figured out his temperament last time and know what he likes to eat. When the time comes, I'll put a piece of braised bone in my pocket and I'm sure I can lure him to the back alley. I won't let him bark in front of us and ruin our business!"
Xiao Bao nodded, picked up a steel pipe wrapped with wire from the corner, and weighed it twice. "Okay, you go prepare the bait. Remember, be quiet and don't alarm the people watching the movie. When I succeed, we'll meet at the back street entrance."
"Okay!" The monkey responded, turned around and ran to the back corner of the warehouse, his steps as light as a child stealing candy - as long as he could accomplish this, Brother Leopard promised to give him a lot of benefits.
Xiao Bao looked at his back, his eyes darkening. He took out a piece of black cloth and covered his face, revealing only a pair of eyes flashing with cruelty. This job tonight must be completed.
Xiao Bao nodded and instructed, "Tell our people to prepare for action. Once we start, the beggars at the entrance of the alley will start making noise as we agreed, making a lot of noise to attract attention. Understand?"
Monkey's smile revealed a hint of ferocity: "Don't worry, Brother Leopard, everything has been arranged! Ma Zi and I have been waiting for a long time, and we guarantee that we will catch him easily."
Xiao Bao peered through the broken warehouse window toward the courtyard. A projector had already lit up the empty field, and the sounds of laughter and movie dialogue could be heard faintly. He stood up and patted Monkey on the shoulder. "Let's go. Gu Nan's been transferred out on some business, and we don't know when he'll be back. We have to take this before he returns." He gestured to the sturdy men behind him, and they crouched down, using the cover of darkness to silently creep toward the courtyard.
Their plan was simple yet sinister: take advantage of the chaos caused by the movie in the courtyard and snatch Ran Qiuye and the child away. Monkey had already prepared an anesthetic for this purpose—Gu Nan's black dog, Heizi, was too alert, baring his teeth at the sight of strangers, posing a major obstacle. When the time came, give the dog an injection, guaranteeing it would be paralyzed for a long time, allowing them to carry out their attack without anyone noticing.
Gu Bei stood guard at the courtyard gate, listening to the laughter from the distant tents and the sound of gunfire from the movie, his heart growing heavier. The noise was too contrived, as if someone had deliberately stirred it up, exuding an indescribable eeriness. He didn't dare delay, and immediately focused his attention, using the telepathic transmission taught by Gu Nan to recount the situation.
At that time, Gu Nan had not yet encountered Xiao Bao's men head-on. After receiving the message, he immediately replied in his spiritual consciousness: "Don't panic, I have already informed Uncle Tong Ren, he will send people to support as soon as possible."
Gu Bei's heart was still burning with anxiety. Since the Public Security Bureau would come to protect the family, would he be alone at Gu Nan's place? Would he be unable to handle it? Should he bring a few trusted brothers to help?
Gu Nan, however, had his own considerations. He wasn't blindly confident, but he knew too well that Ran Qiuye and the child were his weak spot, a bottom line he must defend. He shook his head in his spiritual consciousness, his tone unusually firm: "Gu Bei, remember your mission. You and Heizi, you cannot leave the yard at all. You must protect them, mother and child. Do you understand?"
Gu Bei wanted to say something more, but he could only swallow his words when he heard the unquestionable tone in Gu Nan's voice. After all, Gu Nan was his master, and his master's orders must be obeyed. He took a deep breath, gripped the short stick hidden behind him, and stared at the movement at the gate with full concentration, not daring to even blink.
Just then, Xiao Bao and three of his younger brothers crouched down from the alleyway. Dressed in dark clothing, their steps were as light as cats. When they reached the courtyard gate, Xiao Bao paused and looked around. Normally, the ferocious black dog should be crouching outside Gu Nan's door, but there wasn't a dog in sight, not even a shadow of one. Only a beggar in a tattered cotton jacket crouched on the stone steps in front of Gu Nan's house.
If it were an ordinary beggar, the monkey might have forgotten him after just one glance, but this one looked familiar. Xiao Bao's brows immediately furrowed, and he nudged the monkey beside him with his elbow: "What's going on? Where did this beggar come from?"