Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

The engine made a low roar, and I stepped on the accelerator hard. The jeep rushed towards the figure blocking the middle of the road like an arrow. But the man did not move, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was full of mockery, as if he was sure that I would not dare to hit him.

Of course I didn't dare. I turned the steering wheel sharply and the car stopped less than a meter away from him, raising a cloud of dust. But the man just brushed his sleeves lightly and spoke slowly: "Boss Mu, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why don't we have a good talk?"

I cursed inwardly, but didn't dare to act rashly. I knew that tonight's actions had already alerted the enemy, and I had to get away as soon as possible.

"What do you want to talk about?" I asked calmly, but my eyes kept scanning the surrounding environment, looking for an escape route.

"I want to talk about cooperation." The man pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, and a cold light flashed on the lenses. "I know that you and Bai Hanchuan have been investigating us. I can tell you everything you want to know, but in exchange, you must do one thing for me."

"What's the matter?" My heart was in my throat, and my intuition told me that this transaction was definitely not simple.

The man did not answer, but just smiled meaningfully, then turned and walked towards another black car parked not far away.

"Wait!" I couldn't help but call him, "Who are you? Why are you doing this?"

The man stopped but did not look back. He just said calmly, "You will know."

The black car drove away, leaving me standing there alone, feeling confused and uneasy.

When I got home, it was already late at night. The children were already asleep, and only the dim light was quietly on in the living room. I walked into the room quietly, looking at the sleeping faces of the children, and the anxiety and fear in my heart were slightly calmed down.

Bai Hanchuan hadn't come back yet. I forced myself to calm down and called him over and over again, but no one answered.

Outside the window, the night is dark and a storm is about to come.

The landline in the living room suddenly rang, and the piercing ringtone broke the silence of the night. I almost jumped up to answer the phone. Lin Xiao's anxious voice came from the receiver: "Jinli, something happened! Where are you?"

My heart sank suddenly, and I tried to stay calm: "What's wrong? Speak slowly."

Lin Xiao's voice trembled a little: "I received news that you and Bai Hanchuan were discovered, and they sent a lot of people to catch you..."

My head buzzed, my vision went dark, and I almost lost my balance. Lin Xiao's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting my heart hard. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down: "I know, we are now..."

Before I finished speaking, a busy tone sounded from the other end of the line, and Lin Xiao hung up. My knuckles turned white as I held the receiver, and a feeling of powerlessness swept over me. Bai Hanchuan's life or death was uncertain, but I could do nothing.

No, I can't just sit there and wait for death! I have to do something!

I forced myself to calm down, thinking quickly about countermeasures. Since Lin Xiao was able to receive the message, it means we still have a chance. I must contact Bai Hanchuan as soon as possible, and then work together to find a way to escape.

I grabbed my coat and was about to go out, but suddenly I remembered Lin Xiao’s last words on the phone: “I have already notified the others, they will find a way to save you…”

other people?

A figure flashed through my mind, the retired old gardener who once said that we could always go to him if we needed help.

I immediately called the old gardener, and a hoarse voice came from the other end of the line: "Hello?"

"It's me, Mu Jinli." I lowered my voice and said, "We need your help."

"I know." The old gardener's voice was surprisingly calm. "I already know."

I was stunned for a moment: "How...how did you know?"

The old gardener did not answer my question, but simply said: "Don't worry, I have arranged it, they should have set off now."

"They?" I was a little confused. "Who are they?"

"A group of people who, like you, want to change their fate." The old gardener's voice was full of mystery. "Well, child, I can't say any more. Remember, believe in your husband, he will definitely come back safely."

The phone call was disconnected again, and I stood there, feeling a surge of warmth in my heart. I knew that we were not fighting alone.

At the same time, Lin Xiao has summoned all the workers in the planting base. They are ordinary people from all over the world, but at this moment, they are united for the same goal.

"Everyone listen!" Lin Xiao stood on a high place and spoke in a loud voice, "Jinli and Bai Hanchuan are now in danger for us! We can't let them sacrifice in vain! We have to rescue them!"

"Save them!"

The workers were excited and picked up their tools, rushing into the night without hesitation.

Under the pitch-black night, trucks loaded with hope rushed towards the secret warehouse...

I held Bai Hanchuan's hand tightly, my palms full of cold sweat. Outside the warehouse, the footsteps and shouts of the pursuers were getting closer and closer, like a group of ferocious beasts, approaching step by step.

"This way!" Bai Hanchuan pulled me and nimbly moved among the pile of goods. In the dim light, his resolute profile was like a flash of lightning in the dark night, illuminating my hope.

"There are too many of them..." I gasped, anxious.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Bai Hanchuan whispered to comfort me, but his tone was as firm as a rock. He suddenly stopped and pointed to a narrow ventilation duct in front of him, "Go through this way!"

I gritted my teeth, bent down without hesitation, and crawled into the narrow pipe. The pipe was full of dust and the air was dirty. I could only hold my breath and crawl forward. Behind me, Bai Hanchuan followed closely, and his broad shoulders blocked all dangers for me.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the warehouse door was knocked open from the outside, and the dazzling light instantly illuminated the entire warehouse. The pursuers poured in like a tide, and we were discovered!

"Hurry up!" Bai Hanchuan growled, pushing me to continue climbing forward. The tunnel became narrower and narrower, and I felt like I was about to get stuck. It felt like a huge rock was pressing on my chest, and I couldn't breathe.

"Hold on!" Bai Hanchuan's voice came from behind me, with a powerful force, supporting me to move forward.

Finally, we climbed to the end of the pipe. The exit was blocked by barbed wire. Bai Hanchuan pulled out the dagger he carried with him and cut the barbed wire with force. Just as we were about to get out, we heard the sound of pursuers behind us.

"There they are!"

At the critical moment, Lin Xiao arrived with his men! They were like divine soldiers descending from the sky, holding sticks and engaging in a fierce fight with the pursuers.

"Jinli! Hanchuan!" Lin Xiao shouted at us, "Hurry up! We will hold on!"

Bai Hanchuan and I looked at each other, and without hesitation, we turned and rushed into the night. Behind us, we saw the backs of Lin Xiao and others who were fighting desperately.

We ran until we couldn't run any more, then we hid in a forest, gasping for breath.

"Are...are we saved?" I asked in a trembling voice as I collapsed on the ground.

Bai Hanchuan held me in his arms, his eyes firm: "It's not over yet, this is just the beginning..."

The night wind whistled past my ears, and the leaves rustled, as if someone was whispering. I held onto Bai Hanchuan's sleeve tightly, fearing that if I let go, I would be swallowed by the darkness.

"We are safe." Bai Hanchuan's voice was soft, but it was like a reassurance that slowly calmed my anxious heart.

I looked up at him, and in the faint moonlight, I saw beads of sweat on his forehead and fatigue written all over his resolute face.

"It's all my fault. I've implicated you." I felt guilty. If he hadn't helped me investigate the truth, he wouldn't have been in danger.

"Silly, what nonsense are you talking about?" Bai Hanchuan stroked my hair gently, "We are husband and wife, we should advance and retreat together."

My nose was sore and a warm current surged in my heart. Yes, no matter what happens, he will be by my side and protect me forever.

"Those people... who are they from?" I asked in a low voice, my heart full of confusion and anxiety.

Bai Hanchuan's expression became serious: "I suspect that they are in the same group as the people who framed me before."

My heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran straight up from the soles of my feet to my heart. If this was true, then things would be troublesome.

"Don't be afraid, I will find out everything." Bai Hanchuan held my hand tightly, his eyes firm, "I will definitely protect you and our home."

His words were like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating the hope in my heart.

We walked along the rugged mountain road, one foot deep and one foot shallow, in silence. I knew that a bigger storm was coming, and we were ready to meet the challenge.

Suddenly, there was the sound of a car engine in the distance, getting closer. Bai Hanchuan suddenly pulled me behind a big tree and whispered, "Someone is coming!"

We held our breath and watched the people coming through the gaps between the leaves...