Chapter 97: Rushing to the Scene (1)_1
On the surface, it seemed that the higher-ups were valuing Haotian Situ and Xiao Guobing’s lives. But to Situ Xin, it was clear that they were using this opportunity to eliminate Situ Haoran.
"Uncle, here, this is a wireless earpiece. Put it in your ear now." Situ Xin handed over the wireless earpiece she was holding to Situ Haoran. She had modified it herself. The earpiece was something Situ Xin had made in her spare time for fun, and now, unexpectedly, it came in handy. This made Situ Xin decide that she should be more hands-on whenever she wasn’t busy.
Situ Haoran took the wireless earpiece from Situ Xin’s hand, full of confusion. Situ Xin was unsure whether wireless earpieces existed in this era. She had to explain to Situ Haoran, "Put this earbud in your ear, and this part goes in the pocket of your shirt; it’s for talking. And this is the receiver, just put it in any hidden pocket you have on you." After instructing Situ Haoran to wear the earpiece, Situ Xin continued speaking.
"Uncle, listen, based on my analysis of the situation, the main reason my dad and Uncle Xiao were captured by the drug lords is that the high-ranking central authorities involved in this operation are very likely in cahoots with the drug lords. In other words, they have banded together to ensure your demise." Situ Xin paused before continuing, "Uncle, I will be following you in stealth mode. Don’t worry, I’ll be behind you until we reach our destination." What she left unsaid was that she needed to hold onto his clothes to actually reach the destination.
"So you mean to say that you won’t follow me once we reach our destination?" Situ Haoran had considered the possibility presented by Situ Xin, but had quickly dismissed it. He thought that even if those people wanted to eliminate their families, they wouldn’t do so without conscience. But now, for some reason, having heard Situ Xin articulate it, he miraculously believed her. Even though he had initially rejected the idea, deep down he still harbored the thought.
"Yes, once we reach the destination, I’ll part ways with you. That’s why I gave you the earpiece. When we’re there, keep your men at the original spot and don’t move. However, always stay alert. I am worried that even if you make no move, the drug lords, having received information, might come after you. As for me, I will find out where my dad and Uncle Xiao are, and then we can coordinate from inside and out to rescue them. Remember, we can use the wireless earpiece to communicate if anything happens," Xu Yuwei revealed part of her plan. She did not mention that it wasn’t about joining forces with Situ Haoran to rescue Haotian Situ and Xiao Guobing, but she intended to save them by her own means.
If her guess was right, there was a spy close to Situ Haoran who would immediately report his movements to the authorities, and they, in turn, would leak this information to the drug lords, resulting in a great deal of trouble.
"No, that’s not acceptable, Baby. I can’t be at ease with you acting alone," Situ Haoran furrowed his brows tightly, his heart ached at the thought of Situ Xin, a mere girl, risking danger alone to infiltrate a gambling den.
"Uncle, calm down. In this situation, I’m the only suitable one. You should know that every move you make is under their surveillance. If you take action personally, not only will you fail to save my dad and Uncle Xiao, but you’ll be captured first. At that point, if you’re also caught, then there’ll truly be no hope for my dad and Uncle Xiao." Situ Xin exaggerated the situation deliberately; even if Situ Haoran were captured, she would not let harm come to them because she wouldn’t allow it.