Chapter 1224 - 1192: Disobeying Orders
Chapter 1192 Defiance of Command
Chopin expected to be intercepted upon his entry, but as he walked from the long street to the front of the three-story building, not a single person appeared, which was beyond his expectations. It was already close to 9 PM, yet the uniquely designed building was still brightly lit. Just as Chopin was about to press the doorbell in secret, Hua Qingyi’s voice came out from the speaker.
"Come on up, big star, the door’s not locked."
Chopin raised an eyebrow, Hua Qingyi’s presence was also unexpected, but maybe he could communicate with him.
On the third floor, five people sat in the living room, with food and wine piled on the table, an amount that looked too much to finish in one go. At the other end of the living room, through the transparent glass, Murong Lengyue’s silhouette could still be seen.
"Can I see Murong Lengyue first?"
"Go ahead!" Yelu Shou pointed inside, continuing to drink his wine.
After just taking a walk around, Chopin came out. "She’s fine, I can go now."
"Just pass on to Meisai that those people outside are quite an eyesore."
"They’re just stationed outside Sin City, they won’t affect you in any way."
"NO, I said all seven close to Black Street must be withdrawn before we take action."
Chopin hesitated, just about to say something when Murong Lengyue walked out, boldly sat on the sofa, and tore open a bag of chips. "This is pointless, if you trust me, then let me out. I promise I won’t run away. I’m not leaving until I see Xiao Lin."
Yelu Shou glanced at the others, only Hua Qingyi nodded, the rest were clearly distrustful of her.
"Those people just want to confirm whether Miss Murong is being coerced or not. If she could show up at this time, the people outside would leave." Chopin was completely in a neutral position, searching for a compromise.
"This is not your place to speak." It was Yelu Shou who said this, leaving Chopin awkward. "I’m going out with you."
Meisai had always been waiting outside. In the dim light, three people walked out, with Murong Lengyue in the middle, but they did not cross the street entrance.
"Director Meisai, what’s with all the noise? I’m here waiting for my fiancé, yet you think it’s a hostage situation and disturb my friends. Please withdraw your people immediately, I don’t want to see your police officers."
"Miss Murong, I’m sorry, it’s too dangerous here, please return to your residence." At some point, a middle-aged man, the Minister of Security, emerged from behind Meisai, staring at him with brown eyes, glancing up and down at Chopin, finally landing on Yelu Shou.
"You are...?"
"Minister of Security, please come back with me."
"Didn’t you understand what I said? I don’t want to leave here, please withdraw these people immediately."
Yelu Shou’s eyebrow twitched, he leaned in close to Murong Lengyue, whispering in her ear. "The act is well done, but this person doesn’t seem to want to let things go quietly, you can step out and go back with him now, this is your last chance."
"You’re going too far." Unintentionally, Murong Lengyue yelled, stunning the Minister of Security and others. At this moment, gunfire rang out from behind. Yelu Shou widened his eyes, reaching forward with his right hand, clawing his palm, stepping lightly in front of Murong Lengyue, his hand claw already gripping her wrist, and at this moment, Chopin also made his move.
A hand reached from the left, pressing down forcefully on Yelu Shou’s wrist. Yelu Shou glanced at Chopin, snorting contemptuously. "The game is over." His right leg straightened to kick towards Chopin’s chin.
Instinctively raising his hand to block, he realized it was just a feint, there was no follow-up attack. When he focused to see what was happening, neither Yelu Shou nor Murong Lengyue were in sight.
"Director Meisai, now do you see clearly? If this isn’t a hostage situation, what is it?" The sudden betrayal left Meisai speechless, even wanting to argue felt beyond him. "Everyone obey my command, Murong Lengyue is being held by Sin City’s people, rescue her at all costs, eliminate the captors without mercy."
"Minister!" Meisai shouted, blocking his path.
"Meisai, what do you mean by this, are you in collusion with people inside? In the face of the facts, will you still protect these people? I said last time they should be eradicated, but you kept blocking it, please mind your status."
Meisai tried to say something but was dragged aside by Chopin, who shook his head at him. "The Xiao Family has already sent someone to find Xiao Lin, here...sigh!"
"You knew all along, so you came with me not to persuade." Realizing what was happening, Meisai grabbed Chopin’s collar. "Why do this?"
"Why are you biased towards Xiao Lin’s people?" Chopin grasped Meisai’s hand, forcing him to let go. "If Murong Lengyue was willing to come out herself, there’s still a chance to change things. To settle this, the Xiao Family must give the Murong Family an explanation, that’s obviously the thing."
"So, use these people to explain?"
"Meisai, you’re an outsider, don’t interfere."
"Now I’m an outsider? You shouldn’t have involved me in the first place, damn it." Furious, Meisai pushed Chopin into a corner. "You think I’m worried about the people inside? No, their strength is such that even if everyone here went in, they wouldn’t be a match. Do you want to send them to their death?"
"It’s because of that child that you’re so concerned about Xiao Lin, right?"
"What?"
"Tang! I’m talking about Tang, who was once the rainbow among the Five Sons, you’re too attentive to him, Mu Rongyun won’t let you go, if you continue to help them."
"That’s none of your business." Releasing Chopin, Meisai straightened his clothes. Before the Minister of Security announced the storming of Black Street, he stood in front of them. "No one moves a step forward, that’s my order."
"Meisai, you’re defying orders."
"Minister, I won’t send my men to die, if you wish to achieve your goal, have your seven people inside go, my men are under my command."
"You..." The Minister of Security, facing Meisai’s insistence, was momentarily at a loss, and could only stand there, but the police behind him, upon hearing Meisai’s words, stepped back, adding further embarrassment to him. Just as he was about to explode, a command letter bearing the Mayor’s seal appeared before his eyes. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation.)