Peach-Orange! – Chapter 418 – You’re Here to Catch Chi Xiaocheng, Why Are You Hitting Me?

This was not Chi Xiaocheng’s illusion. The situation outside was indeed improving.

The gunfire gradually died down, and the bullets hitting their off-road vehicle became fewer. Even though the broken window presented the best opportunity, the attackers did not intensify their assault.

It seemed as if the grenade just thrown was the last trump card of the world’s will. After failing to blow through Si Chen’s off-road vehicle, the world’s will had no other methods left.

Si Chen clearly realized this too and began to slow the vehicle’s speed.

He was waiting for the bodyguards converging toward them.

Continuing to drive forward alone would be unwise in case another unexpected incident occurred.

Chi Xiaocheng sensed that the warnings from her alert skill were rapidly diminishing, and her tense expression eased considerably. She quickly propped herself up and looked at Su Tao’s back. “Tao-Tao, how are you feeling now?”

Several small shards of glass were embedded in Su Tao’s back, and patches of bright red stained her clothes.

Su Tao didn’t dare to get up, still pressing Chi Xiaocheng beneath her, and said softly, “Don’t worry about me, Xiaocheng. As long as you’re okay, that’s what matters. It’s probably just a minor scratch. The glass shards didn’t pierce deep into the flesh. We can deal with it once we’re safe.”

“But….” Chi Xiaocheng’s anxious expression remained unchanged. “It still needs to be treated promptly. There’s a risk of infection, and it might leave scars.”

“Safety comes first. Let’s not fuss over it now.”

Back and forth, their exchange shifted the tense atmosphere into something more ambiguous.

Especially since they were still pressed against each other due to having to stay low, each acutely aware of the other’s body heat, breathing, and even heartbeat.

Si Chen glanced at the rearview mirror and said helplessly, “You two, that’s enough. Once we’re completely safe, you can be as lovey-dovey as you want.”

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At his words, both Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng blushed.

After all, they weren’t alone with Si Chen. The two special forces bodyguards were still there.

Once they confirmed the gunfire outside had stopped, the two slowly sat up, though they remained hunched low.

Looking at Si Chen, Chi Xiaocheng realized his injuries seemed far more severe than Su Tao’s.

A graze on his forehead had left blood smeared across half his face, and his left sleeve was torn, revealing his muscular arm.

Yet, his hands still gripped the steering wheel tightly, and behind his blood-spattered glasses, his eyes remained calm and rational.

In comparison, the man’s injuries were indeed much worse than Su Tao’s.

Seeing this, Chi Xiaocheng didn’t have the heart to continue her earlier complaints.

The atmosphere in the car grew somewhat silent.

Fortunately, nothing else happened along the way.

Dongfang Yang soon called, announcing that the situation was under control. Although the mastermind behind the attack hadn’t been found, the route back to the villa was now guaranteed to be completely safe.

“Should we go to the hospital or return to the villa?”

Chi Xiaocheng asked Si Chen.

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The warnings from her alert skill had completely faded, indicating that all enemies had indeed been dealt with by Dongfang Yang and Chi Song.

Si Chen replied calmly, “Let’s go back. I’ll have my private medical team examine Su Tao. Going to the hospital now would be too risky.

“At the very least…” He paused. “At least wait until Chu Lingfeng is dead before you go out again. Until then, stay in the small villa I’ve arranged for you.”

“Alright.”

That was all they could do for now.

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Soon, the off-road vehicle arrived at the small villa Si Chen had prepared.

This was a classic upscale residential area, with rows of spacious townhouses clustered closely together. As they drove in, they passed many recreational facilities like large sports fields, children’s play areas, and an artificial swimming pool….

Though it was also a residential area, the security here was far superior.

Moreover, the standalone villa where Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao would stay was near the back gate of the community, slightly distanced from the other houses, as if deliberately set apart.

The two-story villa appeared to be less than 200 square meters in size. In front was a flower bed, and a short path led to the railing along the river.

“The sightlines here are very open, and few people come to the back gate. If anything seems off, shouting for help will quickly bring the nearby guards and security. Strangers won’t be allowed into the community.

“Later, you’ll need to register with the property management. This is also the safest spot in the entire villa community.”

Si Chen parked the off-road vehicle in the underground garage, wiped the blood from his face, and then led Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng to the small villa.

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He continued, “Of course, if you get bored, you can explore the area. Just don’t leave the community. Further in, there are plenty of sports facilities. If you want to play golf, you can, though the course is a bit far.

“Also….”

Before he could finish, they reached the villa’s entrance and found someone already waiting for them.

The man wore a suit, seemingly another security guard for the area.

He stepped forward and greeted Si Chen politely. “Good morning, Young Master Si Chen.”

Si Chen frowned at the man. “Who are you?”

He had a general impression of the people around him, but this man looked unfamiliar.

The casually dressed man smiled faintly. “I’m your good friend, of course.”

He raised his left hand in a “shush” gesture while his right hand slowly pulled out a handgun from his jacket.

The dark muzzle instantly put the three, who had just begun to relax, back on high alert.

No one else was around.

But it was unclear whether snipers lurked in the distance.

Chi Xiaocheng’s alert skill didn’t give strong warnings, but it was unlikely this man had come alone.

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Would it be possible to knock him out with a fruit knife and quickly rush into the house?

Chi Xiaocheng hadn’t expected the world’s will to still pursue her even after surviving the crisis.

Chu Lingfeng’s people had even infiltrated Si Chen’s villa.

Had he, after losing his luck, finally started using his brain to strategize?

With her precise scalpel skill, Chi Xiaocheng was confident she could pierce the man’s gun-wielding hand in an instant.

But before she could act, Su Tao seemed ready to step forward.

The plainclothes man raised his gun, aiming it at Si Chen, and chuckled. “Ladies, I know you both have considerable combat skills, but I advise against acting rashly. Or you can test whether my bullet is faster than your reflexes.”

His finger on the trigger was already applying slight pressure.

Si Chen swallowed hard, the fear of death clashing against his rational composure.

Indeed, the man was smart. He hadn’t pointed the gun at Su Tao or Chi Xiaocheng.

Every attempt to kill these two had ended in unexpected mishaps, but what about others?

Besides, his goal wasn’t to kill anyone here.

Though the gun was aimed at Si Chen, the plainclothes man’s gaze never left Chi Xiaocheng.