Chapter 402 We Are Friends
“I see,” replied Wu Nian before tears welled up in her eyes inconspicuously. “I’m here to accompany a friend, so I won’t disturb you anymore.”
“Oh, okay,” he answered.
“Ms. Wu, its initial cost is one million and eighty thousand. But since we’re doing a promotional event now, it’ll only cost nine hundred and eighty thousand. That’s around a hundred thousand in discount. Furthermore, we’ll give you some amazing gifts, such as a rice cooker and an oven. You can also participate in a lucky draw where you might stand a chance to win a fridge, a motorcycle, or a speedboat,” introduced the salesperson enthusiastically.
“Please give me your name card. I’ll relay the message to my friend and if she’s interested, I’ll contact you later,” said Wu Nian, feeling interested.
“Okay, sure.” The salesperson handed her his name card excitedly.
After leaving the shop, she strolled at the dock instead of going back.
There were a lot of people selling various seafood, such as octopuses, crabs, fish, clams, and prawns.
A fishy smell lingered in the air while fishermen crowded the place. Due to the timing, there were not a lot of customers there.
Wu Nian wanted to buy a crab. However, when she remembered that the room which she was staying in did not have a kitchen, she gave up on that thought. She strolled by the sea instead, feeling the sea breeze against her face.
She remembered sitting on the beach, enjoying the sea breeze with Gu Mingchen. The sea breeze was gentle and the fire raged in the stone pile. The stew in the pot boiled while the glow of the fire lit up their faces.
Although there were only the two of them there, she did not feel lonely at all. All she felt was a calmness she had never felt before.
Now, she was roaming in a bustling city all alone. Other than a greater sense of loneliness, she felt on edge as well. She did not know where she wanted to go and if there was a place for her to rest at. Every day was filled with solitude and despair.
Just then, an old lady, who was carrying a large basket over her back, staggered and fell onto the ground.
She rushed over and wanted to help her out. “Are you okay?”
Sitting on the floor, the old woman grabbed her hand and yelled, “Help! Someone knocked me down!”
Wu Nian stared at her intently and asked calmly, “Are you sure that you want to do this?”
“Ma’am, it’s a blind spot here. I’ll just insist that you pushed me. I don’t want a lot. Just give me two hundred, or I’ll make a big deal out of this,” whispered the old lady.
Wu Nian smirked. “You’re scamming others by exploiting their kindness. Even if you lead a good life in this world, you or your children will still suffer due to retribution.”
“What are you talking about? I’ll rip your mouth out!” threatened the old woman menacingly.
When Wu Nian studied psychology, she learned that people would act aggressively to conceal their unease or escape from something because they felt unconfident or terrified.
Smiling, Wu Nian took out two hundred from her wallet and passed it to the old woman.
The old woman was stunned as she took the money. After leaving, Wu Nian sat under the shade of a tree and stared at the azure sea for a long time until the sun set. When she entered a seafood buffet restaurant, she saw a girl place all the food on the table before snapping a few pictures of it and posting the best one on her social media.
Some people lived for others. They could only find their sense of identity through others’ envy and praises.
Wu Nian chose a seat and ate some food. Then, she took out her phone and played My Talking Hank to pass the time.
Suddenly, her phone rang. When she saw that it was from Liu Yan, she immediately accepted it.
Liu Yan was silent.
As she rarely acted like that, Wu Nian had a bad feeling. “What happened? Did something happen?”
“Shen Yiyan will be tagging along for a week for the trip. When he’s away, he’ll instruct a guard to constantly stay by my side. I think he knows that I’m planning to leave, what should I do? The men he sends will definitely be elite,” revealed Liu Yan worriedly.
“Don’t worry, there’ll always be a way out. Shen Yiyan’s guards are no exception. I have a plan, but it might place Shen Yiyan in a dangerous situation. However, the more dangerous it is for him, the more distracted his men would be and they won’t be able to watch over you. It’ll increase the chances for you to escape,” said Wu Nian contemplatively.
“Place Shen Yiyan in a dangerous situation?” Liu Yan paused for a while. “Although he always forces me, won’t his death lead to severe consequences for the country?”
“He’ll only be in danger, he won’t die.”
“Okay, then. I’ll probably go on my trip the day after tomorrow. I hope that everything will go well,” prayed Liu Yan.
“It probably will. However, considering how meticulous and careful Shen Yiyan is, he might confiscate your phone during your trip.” Wu Nian made a guess.
“Then what should I do?”
“I know there exists a reagent that can be injected into someone’s arm. A normal detector won’t be able to detect it. Only specialized instruments are able to eavesdrop and stalk the location. Let me contact someone to get it, and we’ll meet tomorrow.”
“Okay. Have you eaten dinner?” asked Liu Yan.
“Yeah, I’m preparing to go back now. Where are you?”
“I’m already at the manor. I’ll see you tomorrow, then.” With that, Liu Yan hung up.
Sitting in the cab, Wu Nian pondered about who could help her.
She could not ask Gu Mingchen for help anymore and she did not want to involve herself with Su Xuyan, lest he blackmailed her. The only person who could help her was Aaron.
However, she did not know if she could ever repay the favors he had done for her. Hence, it was hard for her to ask him for help.
Stuck in her dilemma, time passed and she unknowingly reached the Jasmine Spa Parlour.
When she entered the room, she saw that it had been cleaned and the bedsheets had been changed. It looked like no one had slept in it before.
She tossed her bag on the couch, sat down, and fell into a momentary daze.
Her pride no longer mattered when it concerned her friend’s fate.
Hence, she called Aaron.
“Hey! My grandmother was just talking about you. It’s such a coincidence that you called now,” said Aaron with a chuckle.
No matter when she called him, he always sounded so cheerful.
Feeling touched, Wu Nian asked, “I have something to tell you. When Liu Yan leaves, there might be some guards following her, and I might not be able to contact her.”
“As long as she comes to Ustrana, it doesn’t matter how many guards she has with her. I’m still confident that I can save your friend, so don’t worry.”
“But if I can’t contact her, I won’t know where they are.”
Chuckling, Aaron promised her confidently, “I have the God’s Eye in Ustrana. Regardless of where they are and what they’re doing, I’ll be able to find them. Just leave it to me and don’t worry about it.”
She felt assured after hearing what he said. It seemed like she did not have to feel troubled over how to divert the guards now.
“Thank you, Aaron.”
“You’re welcome. We’re friends, after all.”
“Yeah, we’re friends.” Wu Nian repeated his words before hanging up.
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
