Chapter 187 - 186: The Unlucky Scapegoat (Third Update)
Sitting idle waiting to die is definitely not an option.
Gu Xiaoqing doesn’t want to die.
Previously, when facing human traffickers, she didn’t want to die, and this time is no different.
What she doesn’t understand is that her rebirth was supposed to be an inspiring journey, yet along the way, it seems to be turning more and more into a cops-and-robbers path.
Human traffickers aside, they could be seen as a coincidence, but how do you explain this blatant kidnapping?
Can there be such coincidences?
Gu Xiaoqing thought miserably, could it be that the heavens saw her being too diligent, her golden finger too lucky, and decided to give her a bit of hardship to test her will?
But oh heavens, I’m just an ordinary middle school student, a female student no less, with this petite frame. Although after two years of physical training, I’m relatively stronger and have more stamina than the average girl, I’m still empty-handed facing two tall and strong kidnappers, the kind holding daggers.
Is there even a need to compare? Is it comparable?
I’m completely on the losing side, not to mention there’s also a delicate young lady beside me who’s as fragile as a flower in the wind. How could we run?
Gu Xiaoqing widened her eyes and tried to slowly curl up.
As soon as she moved, a dagger coldly pressed against her throat.
The chilling blade caused a stinging pain on the muscles of her neck, and Gu Xiaoqing believed there was already a bloody line there, as she felt something warm slowly spreading along her neck.
She dared not move at all.
Hoping her obedience might ease the kidnappers’ vigilance, at least they wouldn’t kill her immediately.
Just a bit of time is a chance for survival.
"Sit up, don’t make a sound, or I’ll cut your throat right away."
It was Mr. Wu with the sharp, thin voice.
Gu Xiaoqing slowly sat up, obediently daring not to move, not making a single sound.
But tears slowly slid down her cheeks to the car floor.
"Good, nice and obedient. Just sit like that, we won’t hurt you. You’ll be released soon."
Mr. Wu wore a scarf, Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t see his face, but she could tell this was a trick.
’Soon’ probably meant not being released but being killed.
He might have said it seeing Gu Xiaoqing’s tears.
But she still nodded.
Mr. Wu turned and sat in his seat.
From the rearview mirror, he kept a close watch on Gu Xiaoqing’s every move.
The boss was driving, casting a sideways glance at Gu Xiaoqing, wearing a cap with only sideburns and cold eyes exposed.
His sharp gaze, the hostility within, sent a chill down Gu Xiaoqing’s spine. Regardless of who these two might be, this man known as the boss must have killed before.
That kind of ruthlessness is something ordinary people don’t possess.
That’s killing intent.
Gu Xiaoqing put her head on her knees, staring at the floor.
She glanced beside her, it was Wei Ziyun.
There were subtle signs of him waking up, his eyes slightly moving.
Soon Wei Ziyun was awake, opening his eyes to see Gu Xiaoqing staring right at him, her eyes were blank, quickly he seemed to recall the events in his mind, his mouth forming an ’O’, a prelude to a scream.
Gu Xiaoqing promptly covered Wei Ziyun’s mouth.
Screaming now wouldn’t save them, might provoke these two, leading to them being silenced.
Mr. Wu looked back at Gu Xiaoqing and Wei Ziyun.
Nodded.
"Pretty sensible. Tell her what to do. Don’t push me, otherwise my knife won’t go easy."
Gu Xiaoqing nodded, held Wei Ziyun in her arms.
Softly comforted Wei Ziyun.
"Don’t be scared, don’t be scared, just don’t scream or they’ll really use their knives."
Her voice trembled, scared tears on the verge of falling.
She looked utterly miserable.
Mr. Wu scoffed.
Two teenage girls, really no threat whatsoever.
Gu Xiaoqing held Wei Ziyun, slowly let go of her hand.
Wei Ziyun understood the situation, shivering in Gu Xiaoqing’s arms, hiding her face.
Gu Xiaoqing looked out the window, it was completely dark outside, it turns out it was already night.
Probably deep into the night.
Couldn’t tell where it was on the road.
Not many street lights, should be some remote place.
The road started to become bumpy.
Gu Xiaoqing felt agitated, had to think of something.
If those two reached their destination, Gu Xiaoqing and Wei Ziyun were done for.
From the information overheard earlier, at least Wei Ziyun might not die, after all she had a general grandpa, she had value.
Isn’t the kidnapping for Wei Ziyun?
Of course, a living Wei Ziyun is far more valuable than a dead one, unless the value disappears.
But surely I’m doomed to die, having seen their faces, kills to silence are typical.
Besides, didn’t those two kidnappers say so?
I’m just an unwanted extra, who cares about Gu Xiaoqing’s worth?
But two of them together couldn’t even bind chicken with their hands.
How to escape?
Even if stronger, no weapon.
They have daggers, who knows what’s hidden?
Gu Xiaoqing thought quickly, probably no guns, in our country, firearms are controlled, unlikely anyone could get their hands on them, although couldn’t rule out certain channels.
But for this time period, should be improbable.
What to do?
Gu Xiaoqing’s mind spinning fast.
Thinking of self-defense techniques from the future, but facing two, not one.
Unless there’s an opportunity alone.
Gu Xiaoqing could drive.
Best is snatch the car from those two.
Otherwise, even if escaping, can’t go far, could be captured again by them.
This moment should be when those two are most relaxed.
Two sobbing young girls, no threat by any measure.
"Boss, these two chicks look pretty good."
Mr. Wu’s voice took on a sleazy tone.
Gu Xiaoqing felt a chill, this fellow was getting lecherous.
Live two lives, hadn’t encountered a molesting wolf yet.
The boss slammed a palm on Mr. Wu’s head: "Shut up, don’t you know the stakes this time? No thoughts of lust, even if it’s something, wait till handing over, the remaining one for you to deal with."
Mr. Wu rubbed his head painfully, grunting, "Boss, just saying, you know I’m into that, but for other things, I’m no good."
The car speed remained steady.
Night was deepening.
Gu Xiaoqing and Wei Ziyun stayed silent, the car interior was very quiet.
Mr. Wu was already somewhat dozing off but still toughened his eyes staring at the rearview mirror tirelessly.
