Chapter 1431: Chapter 1431: Waiting for the Rabbit by the Tree
The power of idols is astonishing, and Zhou Qiuyan’s concert attracted a vast audience from all walks of life.
Many people came with their families to watch the concert, and there were many groups of friends as well.
Of course, this was limited to those who had purchasing power, as the ticket price alone was enough to deter many.
Outside the concert, a vast crowd gathered, unable to enter the venue, yet nothing could dampen their joyful spirits.
Ye Fan, Mengyao, Lu Qianqian, and Qi Sixue had a good seat, a privilege brought by status and wealth.
The concert began, and the atmosphere at the venue was extraordinarily intense. The exhilarating music performed by professionals exuded an earth-shattering charm, with countless shouts and calls spreading throughout the concert, reaching far and wide.
On stage, as the idol star made their appearance, the frenzied crowd below surged towards the security guards, eager to rush onto the stage. The momentum and lineup were astonishing.
Under the night sky, the changing lights created a breathtaking scene, stirring excitement.
In the music, the shouts surged, and hysterical emotions roared to life.
Amidst this incredibly joyful atmosphere, in a corner outside the concert, there was a chilling intent to kill.
Led by Asai, a group lay dormant in the night, focusing their target on the two cars that Ye Fan and his companions arrived in.
The Lu Family’s private residence was a place watched by many secret enemies, so every move inside the house was under surveillance.
Asai was one of the powerful contingents beside Seikushu, trailing this time with fierce murderous intent.
The method was simple: just tamper beneath the car and plant a secret weapon, and when the car drove, it could be blown sky-high along with the people inside, turning them into scraps. This was an evident tactic that never failed.
"Act according to plan, don’t alert Ye Fan and the others yet, and don’t approach them too easily, lest we arouse the enemy’s suspicion," Asai ordered. "After placing the weapon beneath the car, retreat quickly without drawing anyone’s suspicion."
"Yes!" Several ordinary-dressed people beside Asai responded in low voices.
"Action!" At Asai’s command, the group dispersed in different directions.
At this moment, Asai wasn’t looking to engage the enemy but to eliminate danger as much as possible, which was urgently important. Frankly speaking, Ye Fan and Mengyao were the biggest threats, while Qi Sixue and Lu Qianqian were also considerable troubles.
According to the original plan, the more chaotic this mess, the better. If something happened to Qi Sixue and Lu Qianqian, the scene would fall out of control, and various powers and factions in Jin City’s underground world would fall into chaos—taking advantage in confusion was an excellent strategy.
By then, everything would be in chaos, rivals clashing, and a complex web of friendships and rivalries intertwining would not be a bad thing. After deliberations among Seikushu’s group, they decided on this course of action, leading to Asai’s operation.
"This move to lure the snake out of its hole and wait for it to come well and truly worked," Du Xueqi said slowly.
"The only fear was that the enemy wouldn’t come; since they’re here, we can’t let them sneak away unnoticed," Qiu Wen’s voice came through the earpiece.
Qiu Wen and Du Xueqi, one inside the car and one outside, observed the surroundings targeting the two vehicles. Asai’s group gathered and then spread out to guard, while two approached the cars, which Du Xueqi and Qiu Wen noticed.
"What do you think is the most prudent move now?" Du Xueqi inquired. "The enemy is here. By conventional tactics, if it were me, I would plant the weapon beneath the car and blow everyone up when the time came."
"What are your thoughts?" Qiu Wen sought her opinion and did not decide on her own.
"If we wait until the enemy has planted the weapon, it’ll be tricky to handle. It might alarm the enemy and cause significant trouble. By stopping the enemy before planting the weapon, we can avoid unnecessary trouble. The downside is it alerts the enemy prematurely," Du Xueqi explained her timing to act.
"Sparse crowds surround; there’s no need to risk it. Alerting the enemy isn’t a big deal. Stopping their action before planting the weapon lets them take it away, and the rest is up to me," Qiu Wen said confidently.
Du Xueqi understood and decisively got out of the car.
At that moment, two enemies took out homemade weapons and were about to place them beneath the car when the car door opened. This movement, along with the sound of the door, startled the two enemies greatly.
One enemy’s weapon fell to the ground accidentally, while the other turned towards Du Xueqi.
"Who are you?" Du Xueqi’s murderous intent erupted as she prepared to charge.
"Retreat!" Simultaneously, Asai’s command came through their earpieces.
The two swiftly fled, stowing away their weapons and escaping at top speed.
Du Xueqi’s attack missed as she didn’t truly intend to strike but merely acted as if poised to attack.
The enemies reacted swiftly, though they didn’t attract Du Xueqi’s attention. If she wanted to capture one, she could’ve achieved it, not giving them a chance to escape, but she held back to conceal her capabilities.
Watching the two enemies vanish without a trace, Du Xueqi then crouched down, seemingly inspecting around the car to check for weapons, and finding nothing amiss, she returned to the car.
"Well done, now let’s see how the enemy moves, and I’ll coordinate with your actions next," Qiu Wen’s voice came.
"The enemy wouldn’t easily reveal their identity. Once exposed, they wouldn’t do anything more and would focus on hiding. Since the operation failed, they wouldn’t act again and would likely consider retreating," Du Xueqi stated.
"I’m not worried if they retreat; once they do, it’s my turn," Qiu Wen said eagerly.
Asai’s operation prioritized secrecy, and losing the initiative, they wouldn’t strike rashly again.
After gathering everyone around, Asai ordered, "Retreat. The enemy has discovered us without launching an all-out attack, likely surveilling us from the shadows. Our forces are valuable and cannot be squandered; disperse and rendezvous at the secret base."
At Asai’s command, the group scattered, retreating individually.
Asai’s keen sense had detected an unusual air, compelling them to conceal themselves as best as possible.
Qiu Wen had her eyes on Asai, tracking him.
"Be careful," Du Xueqi reminded, continuing to remain in the car.
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