Chapter 110: I

Hearing Liu Shuang’s words, I didn't know what to say. I understood his feelings. If this happened to me, I would definitely go too; there was no other way.

Seeing me silent, Liu Shuang handed me something like a USB drive, then pushed me aside and left.

Watching Liu Shuang leave and holding the USB drive in my hand, I stood there feeling melancholy. However, the breakthrough was the USB drive in my hand; it was likely the powerful evidence Liu Shuang had left for me, or something else of value. It was basically certain to be useful.

I looked around to make sure no one was there and shouted: "Feng Chen, are you there?"

Not long after, Feng Chen appeared behind me and said: "Are you crazy? Why are you shouting on the street? Didn't I give you a phone number?"

"I have the number, but shouting is faster!"

"Are you insane? We’re on a classified mission, don't shout like that! What if we get discovered? Call me if you have something to say!"

"Alright, alright, I know. Take this first. Liu Shuang gave it to me. It should be some evidence. You take a look. I have things to do, I need to catch up with Liu Shuang and see!" I hurriedly handed the USB drive to Feng Chen and turned to leave.

Feng Chen took the USB drive. Seeing me about to leave, he grabbed me and said: "What are you doing? Are you crazy? Going over there now is no different from seeking death. The Li family must have prepared people to deal with Liu Shuang. If you get captured too, our plan will be ruined, do you know that?"

"Of course I know, but precisely because of that, I have to go find Liu Shuang. Once Liu Shuang is captured by Li Hong, it will be even harder for us to handle things later, so I have to go!"

Seeing my persistence, Feng Chen said helplessly: "Fine, fine, I know. Be careful, don't get yourself caught!"

"Alright, I know, I have it under control!" With that, I hurried off in the direction Liu Shuang had gone.

I followed Liu Shuang to the internet cafe from before. But the place was so chaotic, they couldn't possibly be doing it right there in the cafe, could they? Was there some other place inside?

I secretly looked inside the internet cafe. It was operating normally; the people who were supposed to be surfing were still surfing. There was no other movement, which I couldn't understand.

I entered the cafe but didn't see anything.

I helplessly found a machine and sat down, but I couldn't find any leads. It felt as if Liu Shuang had evaporated. I had clearly seen him enter this cafe, but I couldn't find him anywhere. I couldn't figure it out. I had looked at everyone here carefully. Unless there was a secret passage or tunnel like in novels, but even if there were, I couldn't find it now. There were too many people, and the staff were there; it was impossible to find.

I sat here for over an hour without seeing a trace of Liu Shuang. Calling him resulted in no ringtone, and no one answered. He was likely in trouble.

Helpless, I had to leave the internet cafe. I called Feng Chen to tell him that Liu Shuang had disappeared. I had already reported the situation with the Dean to the police, but without evidence, the authorities couldn't charge Li Hong. Besides, the Li family’s influence in our city was quite large, so we couldn't easily move against Li Hong without concrete evidence.

At school, they only claimed that the Dean and Liu Shuang were absent due to family matters. Only I knew they were in trouble. As for how they were doing, I wasn't sure, but it probably wasn't good.

However, I recently received an unexpected call. It was from Huang Laohu, who wanted to see me and told me to bring Third Brother.

I found Huang Laohu’s sudden abnormal behavior strange, but I still took Third Brother with me, as I felt Huang Laohu probably didn't have any malicious intent and might really have something to discuss.

Third Brother and I arrived at Huang Laohu’s bar. When we got upstairs, I originally thought Huang Laohu’s private room would be filled with women or people fooling around. But to my surprise, when I opened the door, Huang Laohu and a group of people were sitting around a round table, seemingly discussing something. Their expressions were grim, as if something major was happening.

Seeing me enter, Huang Laohu hurriedly said to Third Brother and me: "Brother Yang is here! Sit, sit!"

Third Brother and I hurried over. But awkwardly, I found that the round table was full; there were no seats for us.

Third Brother and I stood to the side awkwardly: "Tiger Brother, where should we sit?"

Huang Laohu looked over and hurriedly stood up: "Oh, oh, oh, how could I forget to provide seats for Brother Yang? Come, come, everyone squeeze over and make two spots for Brother Yang and his friend!"

However, when everyone heard Huang Laohu, their expressions turned grim as they looked at Third Brother and me, their eyes filled with disdain. A middle-aged man with tattoos, sitting with one leg on a stool and playing with a knife, snorted: "Why should we give up our seats for them? Where did these little brats come from? What right do they have to sit with us?"

"Exactly, who are they? I’ve never seen them. Looking at them, they’re just little kids who just came out of school. They should hurry home to find their mothers; this isn't a place for them!"

"Tiger Brother, I’m not saying this to be difficult, but bringing these two to our gathering—isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Disapproving and disdainful remarks came from all around. Most were trying to push us out, though a few kept their heads down, as if observing something.

Seeing this, Huang Laohu didn't get angry but smiled and looked at everyone: "Brother Yang is no ordinary person. I don't think there’s anything inappropriate about him sitting down. As for anyone who objects, please stand up!"

The tattooed man who had spoken first, playing with his knife, stood up again: "I, Li Wei, am not convinced. I object! A little brat dares to sit in this position? I’ll give up my seat now—does he dare to sit? Does he?"

Third Brother had already been ridiculed enough by these people, and his anger was already boiling. Hearing Li Wei’s words, he grabbed the tattooed man’s chair and roared: "I’m sitting here today! What can you do about it?"