Soon, Bai Xiaoguang and San Mao got out of the car and disappeared into the night streets.
Only Qin Chuan and Li Ya were left in the Santana.
Qin Chuan got out of the car and went to the driver's seat. Li Ya also sat in the passenger seat, but unlike Qin Chuan's calm demeanor, her pretty face carried a hint of worry.
"Xiao Chuan, are we really going to be okay after causing such a scene?"
Qin Chuan had already started the car and turned his head with a grin, "What trouble could there be? Don't worry, I have it all under control!"
"It's still early, let's go eat!"
"After we finish eating, things over there should be about done!"
With that, he stepped on the accelerator, and the Santana sped off. In no time, the two arrived at a familiar restaurant. They skillfully ordered a few dishes and even a bottle of wine, enjoying their meal and conversation.
At the same time, several miles outside the county town, there was a village. It was a dark and windy night, and every house was lit up, with bursts of laughter and joy occasionally echoing from within, the harmony of families.
A few barks of dogs could be heard, indicating the village's peace and tranquility.
No one knew that at this very moment, outside a remote and dilapidated courtyard, a group of people had gathered.
Their eyes were fixed on the two houses emitting a dim light, their breaths held, and their fists clenched.
In the deathly silent night, sounds of shouting and revelry intermittently came from the two houses, as if they were drinking and feasting within, very lively.
Shadows flickered across the windows.
"Brother Dao, when are we going to make a move?"
After a long while, someone couldn't help but quietly ask.
"What's the hurry? When all these ground rats are drunk, won't it be easier for us!"
Before Zheng Chengdao could answer, a familiar voice rang out. It was Bai Xiaoguang who was reprimanding.
"That's too boring. I was looking forward to stretching my limbs. I didn't expect to end up facing a bunch of drunks!"
The speaker seemed disappointed and lay on the ground, crossing his legs idly.
"We're not just waiting here for these people to get drunk. To save our energy, it's more about not being discovered!"
Yao Dong said, "Look over there. Many villagers are still awake. We need to avoid ordinary people as much as possible to minimize unnecessary trouble!"
"Oh my, Brother Heizi, your way of speaking and your perspective have changed so much since you became the boss's personal bodyguard!"
As soon as Yao Dong finished speaking, someone immediately chimed in.
"Hui Pi, it's been a long time since I sparred with you. Are you itching for a fight?"
Yao Dong clenched his fist, and his knuckles cracked like firecrackers.
"Alright, everyone quiet down. Someone's coming out!"
At this moment, Zheng Chengdao's voice rang out, immediately silencing everyone, who stared intently at the courtyard.
Under their gaze, two men, swaying unsteadily, walked out arm in arm. They stood outside the gate and began to relieve themselves.
From more than ten meters away, a group of people hiding in a hollow held their breath.
"Third Brother, what do you think these two scoundrels are doing here?"
"Are they fooling us or what? They only gave us a thousand yuan, plus some food and wine. If this little money is split among so many of us, it's not even a drop in the bucket!"
While relieving themselves, one man grumbled angrily.
"If I had known, I wouldn't have come. I didn't even make any money, and instead, I'm stuck in this godforsaken village, unable to go anywhere. It's so frustrating!"
"It's better than my usual life, where I can just find a woman, have fun, and get some money!"
"Fifth Brother!! Shut up!"
As soon as the man's grumbling stopped, another man, addressed as Third Brother, sternly rebuked him and gave him a rap on the head.
"After a few drinks, you don't even know who you are, do you?"
"Don't let me ever hear you mention that matter again, understand!"
Fifth Brother seemed to realize he had spoken out of turn and quickly covered his mouth. But he soon noticed their surroundings and his tense expression relaxed. He grinned and said, "Third Brother, you're being too cautious!"
"This place is deserted. Apart from the people inside the house, there isn't a soul around. I'm just complaining to you, brother. I'm usually very careful!"
But Third Brother clearly didn't appreciate it. He coldly glanced at his clearly tipsy brother beside him, grabbed him by the collar, and strode back into the house.
It wasn't until the two returned to the house that the group hiding in the hollow in the corner finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But soon, as they looked at each other, a look of intense shock appeared in their eyes.
What had they just heard?
This group seemed to be human traffickers, involved in the abduction of people?!
"I never expected this. I thought they were just some low-level thugs, but it turns out they're fat fish!"
In the darkness of the night, Zheng Chengdao licked his dry lips. His usually calm demeanor was replaced by a sharp, piercing gaze.
"Brother Dao, this is a big deal. Should we inform the boss?"
Yao Dong quietly asked.
Zheng Chengdao snapped back to attention, "I'd like to give the boss this important information, but look, do we have any phone signal?"
Yao Dong looked down and found that his phone had no signal. "It seems we'll have to wait until we've captured these ground rats to tell the boss together!"
Time ticked by, and gradually, the lights in the houses nearby began to go out as people went to sleep.
Around eleven o'clock, most of the houses had extinguished their lights.
After another half hour or so, the entire village was completely dark, with no lights visible.
"Move out!!"
With Zheng Chengdao's low command, the entire security team, who had been waiting for a long time, sprung into action, rushing into the houses where people were still drinking and feasting like wolves.
As the doors were kicked open, the men inside, with flushed faces and drunken eyes, were stunned. It was an almost one-sided affair.
Occasionally, someone tried to resist, but they were immediately met with a relentless beating. In their drunken state, the outcome was already sealed.
In less than five minutes, all the men in the house were subdued on the ground, and many, jolted by the pain, were only just regaining a sliver of clarity.
Late at night, in a corner of a derelict canning factory, bright headlights could be seen approaching from the distant road in the darkness.
"They're finally here!"
Qin Chuan, who had been waiting for a long time, threw away the half-smoked cigarette butt in his hand. Seeing the approaching headlights, he breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Xiao Chuan!"
From behind Qin Chuan, two figures emerged. It was Qin's second brother and Qin's elder brother. They had arrived at some point without anyone noticing.
"Brother, your revenge will be avenged soon!"
Qin Chuan turned and said softly to his elder brother, Qin Yang.
Qin Yang's honest and simple face was filled with complex emotions. Qin's second brother, however, was very agitated, his fists clenched tightly as he stared at the approaching car lights...