Chapter 323: Ambush (Part I)

Chen Che fully felt the enthusiasm of Li Ziming and Han Qingfang, especially Han Qingfang.

This girl, who looked a few years younger than Chen Che, chattered non-stop in Chen Che's ear the whole way, and the hand clutching Chen Che's arm never let go.

Li Ziming, on the other hand, seemed to be intentionally creating opportunities for the two, and although he kept following behind Chen Che, he always kept his distance, whether intentionally or not.

Chen Che did not yet know what they wanted to do, so he obediently let himself be pulled and tugged along.

However, setting aside the annoying Han Qingfang at his side, the Night Market was indeed quite good.

Walking along the way, Chen Che experienced a sense of life he had never felt before.

The hawkers' cries rose and fell, and they enthusiastically greeted every customer, showcasing their signature delicacies.

At the stalls, fresh ingredients looked exceptionally tempting under the lights, and the chefs skillfully flipped the spatulas in their hands, cooking up dish after dish of delicious food that was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

Customers sat around simple tables and chairs, enjoying the food, chatting and laughing, their faces beaming with satisfied smiles.

If there weren't so much trouble, Chen Che would really like to have a good stroll and play around.

"Brother Chen Che, the performance over there has started, let's hurry over!"

Han Qingfang pulled Chen Che out of the pedestrian street and arrived at the center of the Night Market.

The center of the Night Market was a bustling square where various performances were staged one after another. Street performers showcased their unique skills, from acrobatics to magic, from singing to dancing, and every performance drew bursts of applause and cheers from the surrounding crowd.

Accompanied by their parents, children shuttled excitedly through the crowd, holding colorful balloons in their hands, with innocent smiles on their faces.

In the crowd, Han Qingfang screamed and cheered at the jugglers, and even pulled Chen Che to jump and wave along with her.

Li Ziming saw this in his eyes and very tactfully did not step forward; turning around, he saw Zhou Xinda fail to curry favor with Xie Wanning once again, so he shook his head helplessly and strode over.

"Sister Xie, are you still not happy strolling through the Night Market?"

Li Ziming looked at Xie Wanning with a smile.

It must be said that Li Ziming was quite handsome, with a chiseled face that was very refined, and paired with a smile as warm as a spring breeze, it was enough to charm a crowd of naive young girls.

Unfortunately, Xie Wanning was not one of those ignorant little girls; facing Li Ziming's proactive attempt to strike up a conversation, she merely glanced at him and said coldly, "Move aside."

"Don't be so heartless; I still wanted to ask you about my aunt's recent situation."

Li Ziming reached out and made an inviting gesture.

Xie Wanning stared at Li Ziming, then glanced at Chen Che in the square, and finally walked to a stall nearby and sat down.

Li Ziming curled his lips without a trace.

Seeing this, Zhou Xinda looked annoyed, but he followed and sat at the stall as well. However, he didn't order any food; he tore open the exquisite gift box he had intended to give away, grabbed a handful of the sweets inside, and stuffed them into his mouth, chewing vigorously.

"What do you want to ask?"

Xie Wanning looked at Li Ziming.

"No rush, let's eat something first."

As Li Ziming spoke, he asked the stall owner for the menu.

"Third Young Master, I am only sitting down to talk to you for the sake of the National Lord. If you have nothing else, I still have work to do."

After Xie Wanning finished speaking, she was about to get up, but Li Ziming hurriedly stopped her, "Sister Xie, don't be in such a rush. I just want to know how my aunt's health has been lately?"

"The National Lord is in very good health."

"And how is she sleeping?"

"Very well."

"And her eating?"

"………"

Xie Wanning looked at Li Ziming, "Also very well."

Li Ziming nodded: "Oh, right, I also wanted to ask..."

Li Ziming's questions came one after another, almost all of them trivial nonsense.

Constrained by the other party's status, Xie Wanning had to patiently answer. After all, the Li Family was different from other families; even though the relationship between Wu Qingkui and the Li Family was delicate now, they still couldn't show anything on the surface.

Moreover, while talking to Li Ziming, Xie Wanning had also been observing Chen Che's situation. Seeing that Chen Che was indeed fine, her suspicion regarding Li Ziming's motive for getting to the bottom of things lessened slightly.

However, behind Xie Wanning, after Zhou Xinda swallowed the sweets, he took out his phone and sent a message.

………

"As we expected, Chen Che has indeed come out of the Forbidden City."

"It's just that he has Xie Wanning following him. That is Wu Qingkui's personal Bodyguard; it seems Wu Qingkui's regard for Chen Che exceeds our imagination."

"What does that matter? As long as the Justice Inspection Department and the army don't intervene, Xie Wanning won't be able to protect Chen Che even if she knows how to use a cloning technique."

Upon receiving the news, Han Bailing, Li Shizheng, and Zhou Xiangyun all revealed sinister smiles.

"Next, let them proceed according to the plan. Chen Che's Martial Dao Cultivation is completely gone now, I don't believe we can't kill him!"

Han Bailing said viciously.

………

Peak of the Forbidden City.

Wu Qingkui stood on the outer corridor, her gaze as sharp as an eagle's, overlooking the bustling night scenery of Beijing.

The night wind blew her long hair, and the strands danced wildly in the wind, yet it could not shake her firm will in the slightest.

"My Lord, everything is ready. The Justice Inspection Department has already surrounded the Night Market."

Luo Lin appeared behind Wu Qingkui and reported.

"How is it now?" Wu Qingkui asked without turning her head.

The person who answered this time was Tang Yu'e; she said: "Everything is normal on Chen Che's side, but those three Patriarchs have gathered together."

"It seems they will definitely take action tonight. Still so impatient, thinking of getting rid of Chen Che as soon as possible."

A sense of unquestionable dominance was revealed between Wu Qingkui's brows, as if everything in the world was under her control.

Her hands were behind her back, her posture calm and confident, and every movement exuded the demeanor of a ruler:

"It's just a pity they underestimated Chen Che and also underestimated me. Since they are so impatient, then let them learn a good lesson."

Tang Yu'e pondered for a moment, but still couldn't help asking: "Master, is it really okay not to tell Master Senior Sister and the others about tonight's operation? After all, Chen Che has lost his cultivation now. If the Justice Inspection Division cannot arrive in time, and Master Senior Sister and the others are overwhelmed, then..."

Wu Qingkui smiled and shook her head: "Tonight's scheme was Chen Che's idea. He said that to deceive others, one must first deceive one's own people."

"Besides, what is most outstanding about that kid is not just his Martial Dao talent, but his brain. Even now, I don't know what that kid's true trump card is."

Wu Qingkui slightly lifted her chin, a confident smile curling at the corners of her mouth: "But I believe in him, I believe in my own judgment, and I believe even more in your Master's judgment."

"Let's just wait and see. In tonight's play, that kid might just bring us an unexpected surprise."

………

At the edge of the Night Market, some quiet corners are also a good place to go. There are small stalls selling handicrafts, each piece carrying the artisan's heart's blood and stories. People pick out their favorite souvenirs here, or stop to chat with the stall owners to learn about the stories behind each piece.

Li Qingyan picked out a pair of beautifully crafted red fish bracelets, held them in her hands, and skipped back to find Chen Che, but she suddenly stopped, the smile on her face freezing and turning gloomy.

Cheng Kexin and Song Jinhe poked their heads out from behind Li Qingyan and looked in the direction of her gaze.

"What are you looking at?" Cheng Kexin asked with a frown.

Li Qingyan pointed to Han Qingfang, who was pulling Chen Che's hand and jumping around in the crowd in the square: "Where did that one pop out from?"

"She should be from the Han Family; after all, it was them who invited Junior Martial Brother. Look, Master Senior Sister is also over there, and those beside her should be people from the Li Family and the Zhou Family."

Cheng Kexin glanced at Xie Wanning not far away; her expression was cold, and she was mechanically answering Li Ziming's questions.

"Something's wrong!"

Song Jinhe suddenly shrieked, lunged out of her wheelchair, snapped the control lever, and the Puppet behind her shot out toward Chen Che.

………