Yue Hengyi overheard their plan and discovered that these people had set their sights on the ability potion in Qin Kewei's possession. Furthermore, they were plotting to drug Qin Kewei, and most horrifyingly, He Kanwen had agreed to it!
Yue Hengyi's anger was about to boil over. He had already thought He Kanwen was despicable for his constant philandering, especially considering Qin Kewei had endured his infidelity and even worked to support him. For Qin Kewei, that was pure torture. Now, He Kanwen, disregarding their childhood friendship, was willing to betray Qin Kewei for personal gain.
Yue Hengyi couldn't fathom how He Kanwen could be so ungrateful. Even becoming an ability user was thanks to Qin Kewei giving him the ability potion. Yet, He Kanwen had forgotten that it was his wife who had helped him.
Yue Hengyi longed to act, but in broad daylight and in public, he couldn't simply kill. Although He Kanwen seemed utterly incapable in his eyes, he had to consider the repercussions.
"Even if someone has to be killed, it shouldn't be me. If I kill, the traces would be too obvious, and the impact too widespread, easily causing collateral damage. This kind of task should be left to Lin Yue and Cao Fuli. Only by killing He Kanwen can Qin Kewei truly live a happy life," Yue Hengyi thought to himself.
Yue Hengyi hadn't completely lost his reason. He recalled Lin Yue's earlier words: if one wanted to kill without leaving a trace, it was best to leave it to professionals. Lin Yue's attacks were subtle, manipulating sound waves, and He Kanwen wouldn't be able to escape.
With this in mind, Yue Hengyi stood up and left, intending to find Lin Yue.
At that very moment, He Kanwen quietly said to the surrounding individuals, "Just wait. Tomorrow, I will definitely bring you a drugged Qin Kewei."
Following this, the group burst into laughter.
Yue Hengyi returned to the residence with a grim expression, only to find that Lin Yue had not yet returned. Instead, Cao Fuli was taking a nap, a novel resting on his face to block the sunlight, dozing off amidst the scent of books.
"Wake up, wake up," Yue Hengyi shook Cao Fuli's shoulder, and Cao Fuli stirred.
"You're back? How was it? Did you get the information? Have you decided to make a move?" Cao Fuli asked groggily, looking at Yue Hengyi.
Yue Hengyi nodded and replied earnestly, "I've made up my mind. We move! I don't care if anything strange has happened to Qin Kewei. Even if something has, it's definitely that scumbag He Kanwen's doing. He Kanwen, I will kill him."
Seeing Yue Hengyi's serious demeanor, Cao Fuli couldn't help but ask, "Did you hear some bad news? Tell me!"
Cao Fuli hadn't expected that Yue Hengyi, who had been hesitant before, was now filled with murderous intent. The original Yue Hengyi had hoped to uncover the truth, preferably finding the reason for Qin Kewei's drastic change in personality. But now, Yue Hengyi no longer cared about that.
Yue Hengyi didn't hide anything, directly recounting what he had seen and heard that day. He had finally confirmed He Kanwen as the lowest of the low, and thus, he had to act.
After hearing Yue Hengyi's account, Cao Fuli fell silent, stroking his chin and muttering to himself, "Isn't it a bit too coincidental?"
"What coincidence?" Yue Hengyi, still consumed by anger, paid no mind to coincidences.
Cao Fuli said seriously, "Why is it that you went out this afternoon, and within a few hours, you managed to get information about He Kanwen? Why were you able to find He Kanwen so quickly? And you just happened to overhear their plan? All these coincidences happening together, don't you think it's a bit strange?"
Yue Hengyi's concern and anger had blinded him, but it didn't mean he had lost his reason. Now that Cao Fuli had pointed it out, he immediately began to ponder why he had so coincidentally stumbled upon the enemy's plan and been able to state their true intentions while sitting at the bar.
The young masters had made it clear earlier that they were unimportant members of their families and therefore wouldn't inherit the family business. Obtaining an ability potion would be nearly impossible. Ability potions were too precious, and only heirs had the right to use them; this was undeniable.
However, even if they couldn't inherit the family business, it didn't mean they were simply incapable. Would these members of prominent families truly be so careless? Would they really dare to plot bad deeds in public? After all, Qin Kewei was the captain of the Ability Administration. Even if most of their personnel were in Siberia, it didn't mean Qin Kewei was someone anyone could scheme against.
With this realization, Yue Hengyi suddenly understood and said, "Could this be a trap specifically set for us? They knew I was eavesdropping, so they deliberately said those things?"
Cao Fuli nodded seriously and replied, "I think so. As the saying goes, when things are too unusual, there's bound to be a ghost. Your experience today is too coincidental. Whether it's a plan targeting us or not, it's hard to say, but the possibility is high."
Yue Hengyi became hesitant. If this was a trap, then going to confront He Kanwen would be walking right into it. However, if this was the genuine situation, then Qin Kewei would be in danger.
After much deliberation, Yue Hengyi couldn't make up his mind.
Just then, Cao Fuli said, "Right, contact Lin Yue. Have that kid Lin Yue come back quickly too. Let him help us assess the situation."
Yue Hengyi immediately took out his phone and dialed Lin Yue's number. When the call connected, Lin Yue said directly, "I'll be back a bit later tonight, I have something to do!"
After saying that, Lin Yue hung up the phone, completely disregarding the importance of the current mission.
Cao Fuli knew what was going on. Lin Yue had just found a woman who looked exactly like his girlfriend and was likely out flirting with her. He quickly said, "Then let's wait for Lin Yue to return. We'll go to the rooftop. We can see the Ability Administration from a distance and just monitor it."
Yue Hengyi had no other choice. He had thought that once he decided to kill that scumbag, everything would be resolved. But now, it seemed that acting rashly might lead them into a trap. After much thought, all they could do was observe.
Next, the two climbed out the window and scaled the wall to the rooftop. The rooftops of these old dormitory buildings were usually deserted. On the roof, solar water heaters were placed, offering some shelter.
Yue Hengyi looked towards the distance with binoculars. The Ability Administration was over two hundred meters away, and even their dormitory building was clearly visible. With the help of the binoculars and the astonishing eyesight of ability users, Yue Hengyi could clearly see the situation at the Ability Administration.
"This is a good vantage point. We'll just wait and see what happens. If there's truly a trap, the Ability Administration will become very dangerous," Cao Fuli said with a smile.
Yue Hengyi looked around. The surrounding water heaters could provide cover, making them less likely to be discovered. Observing the Ability Administration from here was indeed a good location.
"We can only wait and see. If there's a trap, doesn't that mean we've already been exposed?" Yue Hengyi frowned.
Cao Fuli pondered for a moment and said, "With Lin Yue around, if anyone were tracking us, he would have discovered it long ago. Even the delivery person who came earlier was spotted by him. This means no one can escape Lin Yue's detection. He's also the head of the intelligence team in Yuzhou and is very experienced. We definitely haven't been exposed, so don't worry."
Cao Fuli had great trust in Lin Yue's abilities. After all, Lin Yue had provided crucial information in several operations in Yuzhou. Lin Yue's informants were spread throughout Yuzhou, and as the head of the intelligence team, Lin Yue's counter-surveillance capabilities were also strong. They wouldn't be easily discovered.
Yue Hengyi, however, was contemplating, "If we haven't been exposed, doesn't that mean He Kanwen is really going to drug Qin Kewei? Is he really going to betray her? Does he really dare to do something like that?"
Yue Hengyi and Cao Fuli brought some water and settled down on the rooftop, taking turns observing the Ability Administration. If anything seemed amiss there, they could infer whether they had been exposed.
Meanwhile, Lin Yue had found a new residence for Zhan Jinshu, who had escaped a difficult situation. Lin Yue rented a place for Zhan Jinshu and bought her a set of clean clothes.
Previously, Zhan Jinshu had been wearing patched clothing, so tattered that it couldn't even cover her body properly, exposing her arms and navel. Her fair skin was visible to everyone, making her look like a disheveled country girl.
Now, with a set of clean clothes, Zhan Jinshu was transformed. With her hair neatly styled, she was a beautiful young lady. Although only fourteen, she had already grown into a graceful and elegant figure.
Lin Yue, looking at the changed Zhan Jinshu, was momentarily lost in thought. In a daze, he thought that Fu Ya had reappeared before him.
"Is this fate? Has heaven sent someone like this to fill the void left by Fu Ya's absence?" Lin Yue wondered to himself.
Zhan Jinshu, seeing Lin Yue staring at her, blushed and said, "Brother Lin, could you please not do that?"
Lin Yue snapped back to reality, realizing he had lost his composure. There was a saying in China: "Do not look at what is improper," meaning it was impolite for a man to stare so intently at a woman. Lin Yue quickly averted his gaze.
"You can stay here for now. I'll leave you some money. After I've finished my business in Yanjing, I'll take you with me," Lin Yue said quickly.
Lin Yue found himself moved. Fu Ya, whom he had never forgotten, had reappeared, as gentle and lovely as ever. He decided to take Zhan Jinshu back to Yuzhou, which would also serve as an explanation to the City Lord.
Zhan Jinshu quickly asked, "Where will we go after this?"
Lin Yue couldn't reveal their destination directly. The current relationship between the headquarters and Yuzhou was strained, and revealing their destination would cause trouble. After some thought, he said, "To the south. In any case, you won't go hungry with me, and I won't sell you."
Zhan Jinshu nodded quickly, her face flushed, "As long as I can be with Brother Lin, I won't regret it, even if we wander the world."
After settling Zhan Jinshu, Lin Yue prepared to return to his residence, as Yue Hengyi seemed to have encountered some trouble. However, Zhan Jinshu rushed forward and hugged Lin Yue, saying, "Brother Lin, don't go. Stay with me a little longer. I'll be very scared if you leave me alone."
In a daze, Lin Yue remembered Fu Ya. Two years ago, he had also gone out to maintain order, leaving Fu Ya at home. However, that very decision had led to Fu Ya's death. Now, another woman was waiting for him at home.
Lin Yue nodded and said, "Then I'll stay and sit with you for a while. I'll give you my current phone number. If you encounter any danger, call me, and I'll rush over."
As night gradually fell, Zhan Jinshu, holding Lin Yue's arm, began to recount her tragic experiences over the past two years. Since her mother's death, she had suffered continuously, and the root of her suffering was her gambling-addicted father.
Thinking back, Zhan Jinshu's mother might have also been worked to death. When the entire burden of the family fell upon her, how could a frail woman bear it?