Chapter 229 - 186: The Bad Guy Who Likes to Do Good Deeds

Chapter 229: Chapter 186: The Bad Guy Who Likes to Do Good Deeds

She arrived at her destination.

The first thing she noticed was a screaming old woman.

She got out of her car.

She walked over.

At this moment,

everyone around knew the old woman was running a scam, so no one dared to help her up or even linger. The few kind-hearted souls who did anything had simply called an ambulance before quickly getting away.

Xia Yu stepped forward and began to ask, "The person who broke your hand—"

Before she could finish, the old woman lunged, trying to grab her leg as words tumbled from her mouth even faster. "Everyone, come and see! She broke my hand! This old woman’s hand!"

She had it all planned out.

’The girl who was live-streaming earlier ran off after I yelled at her, and no one else is recording now. If I can just grab this woman’s leg, I can definitely shake her down for a huge payout.’

And then...

WHOOSH.

Xia Yu shifted her feet and sidestepped, dodging the lunge.

THUD.

Because one of her hands was already broken, the old woman couldn’t support herself. She crashed face-first into the ground, sliding forward a few inches.

Instantly,

her face was a bloody mess.

"Ah!"

A shrill scream rang out again. "Murder!"

"Stop shouting."

"I’m the police."

"Someone reported that your hand was broken. I’m here to investigate."

"What do you think you’re doing?"

Xia Yu said flatly.

The old woman’s screams stopped abruptly. Her eyes darted away, a flicker of embarrassment in them, but she was old and cunning. She quickly recovered and shifted the topic to the foreigner from earlier.

"That foreigner! He knocked me over and broke my hand! Officer, you have to help me."

She said hurriedly.

"Which way did he go?"

Xia Yu couldn’t be bothered to waste words on her and asked directly.

"That way!"

The old woman perked up instantly. "Officer, you have to catch him!"

"He broke my wrist!"

WHOOSH.

Xia Yu didn’t bother with the woman any longer and took off in pursuit.

About twenty minutes had passed since she got the call. Not a long time, but not short, either. The suspect’s potential range of movement was huge, and it would be even larger if he had taken some form of transportation.

So, she held out little hope of finding Sam Odyssey.

Meanwhile,

Sam Odyssey had already found Lan Caihe and Lin Xiaoxiao in Kongming Bookstore and was politely striking up a conversation with them.

He played the part of a gentleman—noble, cultured, and refined. He spoke fluent Chinese and approached them under the pretext of asking for advice on a few matters.

Naturally, Lan Caihe and Lin Xiaoxiao didn’t refuse him.

「A few minutes later.」

"Ladies, this place requires quiet and isn’t very suitable for conversation. Please, allow me to invite you to a coffee shop where we can chat at our leisure."

Sam Odyssey offered the invitation.

Lan Caihe’s elegant brows furrowed slightly, and she was just about to refuse.

"Okay!"

But Lin Xiaoxiao was faster, nodding in agreement while shooting a meaningful look at Lan Caihe.

Seeing this,

Lan Caihe instantly understood what her best friend was thinking.

’She’s fallen for him.’

’Just two days ago, she was going on about how she’d fallen for Wang Quanzhi and wanted to chase him, but he completely ignored her. Now she’s already switched targets. Honestly...’

She didn’t know what to say.

The three of them started walking outside.

"Xiao Xiao, the reputation of foreigners in our country isn’t so good these days. You should think this through," Lan Caihe reminded her in a low voice.

Lin Xiaoxiao made a gesture that said, ’Don’t worry, I know my limits.’

Lan Caihe: "..."

She had said all she could.

She wouldn’t try to persuade her any further.

Sam Odyssey had no idea what the two women were whispering about behind him. His current plan was to spend a few days becoming Lin Xiaoxiao’s boyfriend, then find an opportunity to meet her and her friends.

Although it would delay him for a few days...

’...assassinating Wang Shang isn’t something you can rush, is it?’

’Take it slow.’

’I’ll find an opening eventually. After all, I’m in the shadows, and my target is out in the open.’

「Half an hour later.」

XX Coffee Shop.

The three of them were laughing and talking, having a pleasant chat.

Afterward,

Lin Xiaoxiao and Sam Odyssey exchanged contact information and then parted ways.

"Cai He, you can congratulate me. I’ve found true love."

Watching the man she had her eye on walk away, Lin Xiaoxiao grew even more pleased.

Recalling how gentle and refined the foreigner had been, Lan Caihe wondered, ’Was I being too cynical?’

"Huh?"

"Isn’t that Xia Tian’s older sister?"

Just then, Lin Xiaoxiao saw an extremely striking figure striding in pursuit of Sam Odyssey, and her brow furrowed...