"It seems that old guy Qin Shufeng still has some vigilance,"
"A pity."
Zhao Yunhai took the pistol from his waist and cocked it with a flourish.
Si Jinyan, standing beside him, quickly advised, "Young Master Yun, leave this to me. How can you dirty your hands with such a matter?"
This was a dirty job, something he should be doing. If the higher-ups found out that Young Master Yun himself had to take action, he would be in trouble.
"This person, this young master will resolve personally."
Zhao Yunhai's attitude towards the protagonist was to kill him himself if possible. He felt that anyone else killing the protagonist would lead to an accident.
Si Jinyan was about to persuade him further when Ah San signaled him to stop talking. He immediately fell silent.
Young Master Yun was the master, and they were servants. How could a servant ask the master to change his mind? It was too presumptuous and improper.
Si Jinyan, having been too eager to show off, realized he had overstepped and slapped himself.
Zhao Yunhai patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Work hard for me, and lead the way."
"Yes, Young Master Yun." After being personally patted by Young Master Yun, Si Jinyan felt as if he was highly valued and walked with a spring in his step.
Zhao's internal hierarchy was very clear, with everyone performing their duties and adhering to the Zhao clan rules.
"Young Master Yun, let me go in first."
"Your safety is paramount. Ah Er, Ah San, pay attention to protecting Young Master Yun. Si Jinyan, take two subordinates and clear the way ahead with me."
When everyone reached the entrance of the basement, Zhao Yunhai was about to enter when Ah Da preemptively blocked him.
"Mm, be careful. Ye Fan is a very cunning individual."
Zhao Yunhai did not show off in front of his subordinates. This was Ah Da's responsibility.
Moreover, if something happened to him, even if he protected Ah Da and the others in the end, Ah Da and the others would be dealt with by the family and made to accompany him in death.
The basement door was a steel door with a twelve-digit dual password, but this was no match for Si Jinyan's team. They had already used sophisticated instruments to crack it easily before Young Master Yun arrived.
Inside, there were thirteen steps leading down to a three-person-wide corridor with many turns, indicating that the basement was deep and long.
He never expected that old fellow Qin Shufeng would dig such a deep basement beneath his own villa.
The echoing footsteps in the corridor made Zhao Yunhai realize that the interior seemed very spacious.
"There's no possibility of traps inside. The internal structure is solid."
One of the two team members walking at the front, holding an instrument, continuously surveyed the walls and concluded.
"This should be Qin Shufeng's escape route. Besides being a shelter, it should also be a safe passage to the outside."
Zhao Yunhai tapped the thick wall, and his ear pressed against it. His eyes narrowed, and a meaningful smile appeared.
"Our appearance should have alerted the other party. Ye Fan is likely to escape through the safety exit here."
Zhao Yunhai suddenly stopped and instructed Si Jinyan ahead, "Have your people immediately monitor the street intersection surveillance within a ten-kilometer radius. If you find anything, send people to follow."
"As you command." Si Jinyan immediately took out his phone to notify the personnel outside.
"Young Master Yun, are we still going in?" Ah Da turned to ask.
"Heh heh, no more going in. Let's go back. We'll find nothing if we go in."
Zhao Yunhai's voice seemed to be deliberately amplified, as if spoken to someone in particular, to make them relax their guard.
Zhao Yunhai beckoned to the subordinate in front with a backpack, signaling him to approach quietly.
Then, Zhao Yunhai rummaged through the backpack and took out two remote-controlled bombs, sticking them directly onto the walls on both sides.
Afterward, he led everyone out of the basement.
Standing in front of the villa, Zhao Yunhai took out the remote control and pressed the red button with his thumb.
Immediately, a strong tremor wave spread from the ground. The bombs exploded simultaneously, sounding like a muffled thunderclap.
Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San stood beside Zhao Yunhai, protecting him. Zhao Yunhai looked at the villa, a cold smile appearing on his lips.
The most dangerous place is the safest place.
Ye Fan, Ye Fan, you really underestimate me.
As for why he didn't go in and kill Ye Fan directly earlier, it was because Ye Fan, as the protagonist, knew he was coming but didn't choose to escape, implying there was a trap waiting for him.
Knowing it was a trap, why would Zhao Yunhai rush in? Was he going to be humiliated by the protagonist?
Furthermore, would Qin Shufeng's specially built basement be without weapons?
Zhao Yunhai didn't believe it. Given Qin Shufeng's status, acquiring such items would be very easy.
The reason for blowing up the entrance was to force Ye Fan to leave from another direction.
Outside the villa, several black cars quietly drove away.
Ye Fan felt terrible in the basement. Although he could use his medical skills to make his ears deaf, the sudden explosion gave him no time to react.
The two were very close to the explosion site and both suffered different injuries.
Ye Fan wanted to trap the enemy inside, but Su Xiaorou, worried, followed him.
Su Xiaorou had told him everything. After all, he was the protagonist, and Su Xiaorou ultimately couldn't bring herself to harm him.
This was the protagonist's halo; even if his parents were in danger, he would still choose the protagonist.
Ye Fan had long known Zhao Yunhai's despicable and shameless nature, but he didn't expect him to threaten Su Xiaorou's parents, further deepening his understanding of Zhao Yunhai's ruthlessness.
"Unfortunately, you ultimately underestimated Xiaorou's feelings for me."
Ye Fan snorted inwardly.
The path ahead was blocked. The only way out was the safety passage behind, leading directly outside.
He had to get out, or Su Xiaorou's parents would be in danger.
With the Zhao clan's power, it would be too late to notify Su Xiaorou's parents now.
"Don't worry. Once we get out, you'll be with your parents. After I deal with Zhao Yunhai, I'll come back to pick you up."
"As for your parents, I've already had Elder Qin send people to protect them."
Ye Fan ran towards the exit with Su Xiaorou. Hearing this, she inwardly knew she hadn't misjudged him.
When leaving, Ye Fan took two grenades and a pistol from the small arsenal in the basement to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
The basement exit led to a secluded suburban area where many large warehouses for storing supplies had been built. One of these medium-sized warehouses was the exit to the basement.
Ye Fan pushed open the floorboard blocking the top and shone his phone's flashlight outside, finding that apart from some goods, the door showed no signs of being opened.
Feeling safe, Ye Fan went up first and then pulled Su Xiaorou up.
"Elder Qin will send people to meet us. Don't worry."
As Ye Fan was comforting Su Xiaorou, the rolling shutter door was suddenly lifted from the outside. Ye Fan's vigilance immediately heightened, and he shielded Su Xiaorou, throwing a grenade.
"Boom!!!"
But the outside was empty, and the grenade exploded in vain.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time. You're too slow."
Just then, a pistol was pressed against the back of Ye Fan's head. The icy chill sent a shiver through him.
"Bang!"