Chapter 128: Faking Death To Leave
Liancheng’s attention wasn’t on the dining table. She gave a perfunctory reply, picked up her napkin to wipe her lips, and said, “I’m going to the restroom.”
Liang Chaosu didn’t ask further, nor did he stop her.
Liancheng walked through the bustling crowd in the restaurant. For the first time, the man behind her stayed put, watching her back disappear into the crowd without following closely.
The restaurant was crowded, and there was a long line at the restroom entrance.
Liancheng squeezed through the queue. Between the men’s and women’s restrooms was a shared washbasin.
She stood there, her gaze scanning both lines of people. Those coming and going to wash their hands were all foreigners with high noses and deep-set eyes. It was as if she had seen a hallucination of Old Ghost just now due to her overactive imagination.
Liancheng waited for another minute, but no movement or suspicious sign appeared.
She washed her hands perfunctorily, preparing to leave.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man squeezed beside her. He wore a baseball cap, and his jaw was covered in red stubble. He looked like a white man, and when he spoke, it was Old Ghost’s voice.
“President Shen said your little enemy will be back in the country soon. To prevent him from having other ulterior motives, it’s not advisable to make a move now. He wants you to wait.”
Liancheng’s heart pounded. Water splashed from her fingertips. Her voice was as faint as a mosquito’s, “I can’t run anymore. It’s widely known now that I’m pregnant. Neither the little enemy nor the great enemy will let me go. If I run, I’ll be caught, which would be a waste of effort if I fell into the little enemy’s hands. If I fell into the great enemy’s hands, it’s highly probable that I’d die along with the child.”
Old Ghost turned to look at her, incredulous, “Then why aren’t you running? Just… accept your fate and wait for death?”
A strange ripple appeared on Liancheng’s face, firm and resolute, like a spark that instantly became a sea of fire.
“Only death in this world can end everything. Only when I die in everyone’s perception can I be reborn in another place and end this endless cycle.”
Liancheng often had the feeling that no matter how hard she tried or how meticulously she planned, she could never escape Liang Chaosu’s grasp.
And now, Father Liang had been added to the mix.
They were so cautious, leaving no room for error, as shrewd as could be, their schemes unfathomable. In the business world, there were many competitors and rivals, including clever old foxes who had been active for decades, yet the Liang family remained unshakeable.
Liancheng had no confidence in forming a three-way competition with them. As long as she was alive, there would be nowhere to escape; only death could end everything.
Old Ghost was shocked and astonished. He had never considered such a possibility.
However, upon careful consideration, Liancheng’s suggestion was indeed the best way to resolve this dead end. But, implementing it would be extremely difficult.
How could she die in a way that everyone would believe, yet not actually die?
Old Ghost racked his brain for a moment, but could find no solution. He asked Liancheng, “Then what do you plan to do?”
Liancheng turned off the faucet. “I just have a preliminary idea, and I’m telling you first. As for how to do it, the struggle between my two enemies, big and small, has just begun, and opportunities will arise.”
She turned and left, crisp and neat. Old Ghost stood stunned, staring at her slender back, unable to come to his senses for a long time.
It has just begun?
President Shen clearly stated that the little enemy was returning soon; could there be a variable?
Old Ghost was utterly bewildered. He took out his mobile phone and contacted Shen Lichuan.
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Liancheng returned to her seat.
Outside the window, the sun was bright, and the shimmering waves on the sea reflected on the glass. Liang Chaosu’s profile seemed to be gilded with the brightest gold, his handsome features striking.
Some people have handsome features, some have strong bone structure; he possessed both, and on top of that, he had power. Over the years, his temperament and demeanor were truly dazzling.
Even in a vast crowd, he could be spotted at a glance.
Liancheng walked to his side. “Are you finished eating? I want to go out.”
The lemons in the restaurant seemed to be of poor quality, both sour and bitter. After one sip, her tongue to the root felt astringent. Liang Chaosu put down his lemon water. “It’s windy outside. Wait ten more minutes for ticket inspection before going on the ship. Then you can go out.”
Liancheng frowned and looked at him. “I’m wearing a windbreaker outside; it’s windproof. Walking from the restaurant to the ship in ten minutes is perfect for boarding.”
Their eyes met. Liang Chaosu remained unmoved. “Sit down.”
His voice was deep and cold, carrying an undeniable dominance.
This kind of dominance was present every day during those four years in their home country.
After arriving in Iceland, he changed his attitude. No matter how Liancheng threw a tantrum, cursed, or provoked him, his commanding, threatening tone never reappeared, regardless of his anger.
Liancheng’s face stiffened, and she pulled out a chair and sat down.
Her skin was already pale. It was hard to tell if it was the bright shop lighting or if she was frightened, but her face was now even paler, completely devoid of vitality.
Liang Chaosu couldn’t help but soften. He extended his arm and clasped her fingers across the table. “Be good. The waves are big; stay in a safe place indoors.”
There was a hint of suggestion in his words.
Liancheng’s heart raced, and she stared at him without blinking.
The lights hanging above the dining table were blindingly white. The light shone into his eyes, a shallow shadow, as if brewing a storm, yet his face showed no joy or anger. He gazed at her, yet seemed to look through her.
It was as if he had a thousand words to say, but in the end, he remained silent, which was particularly thought-provoking.
Liancheng lowered her eyes.
The last time, Old Ghost had also met her in the restaurant’s restroom. Afterward, it was proven that Liang Chaosu had been aware of it.
With that precedent, Liang Chaosu had no reason not to be on guard this time, yet Old Ghost still appeared. She used the restroom as an excuse, and Liang Chaosu not only didn’t stop her but also didn’t follow.
It was as if he deliberately let her go to meet him.
Liancheng’s mind was in turmoil. A flash of inspiration struck her, but it was too preposterous to confirm.
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Liang Chaosu raised his wrist to check the time, then stood up and pulled her along. “It’s time. The sea will be rough and unstable soon, and there will be many people. Don’t run around.”
Liancheng remained silent, her feet following him as they went out the door.
After leaving the restaurant, they boarded the ship with their tickets.
Liancheng saw that the group of mercenaries had boarded before them. They stood on the deck in small groups, looking like ordinary tourists.
Liang Chaosu led her into the cabin. There were double rows of seats. She sat by the window on the inside, and Liang Chaosu sat on the outside.
He crossed one leg, his posture not proper, nor lazy, casual yet graceful. His left arm rested on the back of Liancheng’s chair, loosely embracing her.
At that moment, the ship had not yet set sail. Tourists were continuously entering the cabin, and as they passed by, they couldn’t help but cast a glance.
Women always desire preference, especially from a man with such an imposing aura yet abstinent and indifferent demeanor. To be openly and dominantly favored in public, to have possession declared, is intoxicating. The contradiction deeply ingrained in his bones, the greater the contrast, the more captivating.
Liancheng felt uncomfortable with the attention and turned to look out the window.
She was sitting on the left side of the ship and couldn’t see the deck in front. She didn’t know when the mercenaries planned to make their move, nor did she know if Father Liang’s people had boarded.
Time ticked by, and just as the ship was about to depart.
The deck outside suddenly erupted into chaos: sounds of struggling, collisions, and tourists screaming, all exploding at once.
Liancheng instinctively looked at Liang Chaosu.
The man’s expression was extremely deep, as calm as a stagnant pool. He looked toward the doorway and said, “Stay here. I’ll go out and see.”
