The Lady of the Prestigious Family is a Big Boss-Chapter 115, I knew you would definitely come back to save me (first update)
Hearing his voice, the shadow ahead quickened its pace.
Ye Jiuliang’s mouth twitched, was there a hole in that boy’s brain?
Randomly recognizing relatives all over the street, that wasn’t normal.
"Sister..." The boy jogged after her, almost bumping into someone.
He hastily stopped his steps, reached out to steady himself against the wall, avoiding an embarrassing fall.
Around the corner, a group of tall, burly men blocked the narrow alley entrance, cutting off his escape.
In the darkness, the group’s fierce and wicked eyes glinted with ruthlessness.
Under the moonlight, upon closer inspection, it was indeed the same group that had been scorned by the boy in the pharmacy just earlier.
This was clearly a showdown for a later date.
"You’ve got some nerve, kid. Today I’ll show you who’s really sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong," the rugged-looking man growled fiercely, the knife scar on his forehead making him look all the more vicious.
Before his voice fell, he flipped his wrist, and the dagger he was twirling on his fingertip flew out like an arrow from a bowstring.
Cold light flashed, and the aura of death was chilling.
The boy’s eyes tightened, and he inwardly cursed his luck.
This was bad.
He knew he shouldn’t have left Alei and the others behind.
The young master was about to be disfigured.
The atmosphere was tense as a drawn bow.
Just as a cruel smile formed on everyone’s faces in anticipation of the dagger striking the boy, an uneven little stone whistled through the air.
The boy watched the imminent blade veer off its course, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
That was too close for comfort.
He was almost turned into a hornet’s nest.
"Who’s there?"
"Who’s playing tricks? Come out," they demanded in low, hoarse growls, taken by surprise by the reversal and then looking around angrily.
"Come out if you have the guts! Hiding in the shadows is no act of a hero."
"Heh."
A cold laugh spread from above.
"A bunch of you ganging up on a kid, you’ve got some nerve," a voice called out from above.
Following the source of the voice, everyone instinctively looked towards the rooftop.
The dilapidated ancient house’s roof tiles were overrun with weeds; the moon’s clear glow fell upon it, illuminating a black mask with fangs.
"Sister." The boy jumped on the spot and waved to Ye Jiuliang.
Ye Jiuliang glanced at him indifferently and then shifted her gaze to the eager group below.
"It’s getting late, gentlemen. Are you gathered here to chat?" she asked.
They looked at each other, and suddenly, footsteps in disarray approached from all directions.
Ye Jiuliang cast a glance downward; Xiao Lingchen and Li Jingjie approached with their people from the right while Wei Nan came with his from the left.
A pincer move from both sides; they had all arrived.
She clicked her tongue, the allure of the Golden Snow Ginseng was not small indeed.
"Miss on the roof, would you be interested in making a deal?" Wei Nan called out, looking up with a slight smile.
Ye Jiuliang’s lips curled, "Let’s hear it."
"I am in urgent need of that Golden Snow Ginseng. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it. Even half would do. In return, I promise to ensure your safe and unobstructed departure from here and will grant you one request within my power to fulfill," Wei Nan said.
Ye Jiuliang raised her eyebrows, in urgent need?
Was it to save someone?
Earlier, she had snatched a batch of goods from the Dark Hall and given him half of the Golden Snow Ginseng, which was quite enough to repay a favor owed to them.
With this thought, she took out the brocade box and, using a dagger, sliced open the Golden Snow Ginseng, pocketing half of it.
Closing the brocade box, she tossed it in Wei Nan’s direction and her cold voice dispersed in the air, "There’s no need for conditions, just take care of these people for me."
Wei Nan caught the brocade box and offered a simple "Thank you."
The others were dumbfounded, not expecting Ye Jiuliang to be so easygoing.
Ye Jiuliang stood up and leaped down from the roof, landing gracefully on the ground.
"Sister." The young boy ran up to Ye Jiuliang with short, quick steps and called out with a grin.
Ye Jiuliang gave him a sidelong glance, "Stay away from me."
The young boy, "..."
Sister is scolding him again.
"Now that this deal is done, why not make another?" Xiao Lingchen stepped forward, speaking in a cold tone.
Ye Jiuliang turned to look at him, a low chuckle escaping her lips.
"I don’t just do business based on my mood, I’m also picky about my clients," she said with indifference, "As for you, forget it, I’m afraid it’ll be a loss."
With that, Ye Jiuliang reached out, grabbed the young boy by the collar of his clothes and, dragging him along, walked away.
Behind her, Xiao Lingchen watched her retreating figure, his handsome face darkening.
"Boss, should we stop them?" a subordinate asked from behind the stand.
Xiao Lingchen withdrew his gaze and turned to leave, "Let’s go."
With Li Mochan’s men around, head-to-head confrontation wouldn’t be beneficial to him.
It’s just a medicinal herb, not worth starting a major conflict over.
With his departure, Li Jingjie was left isolated and unsupported.
He looked up at Wei Nan’s gaze, thoughts of Li Mochan’s chilling eyes pressuring any resentment to remain unvoiced in his heart.
Ye Jiuliang had no interest in the ongoing clashes behind her, and once she left Mola Street, she let go of the boy’s collar.
"Stop following me, or I’ll throw you into the sea to feed the sharks."
The young boy scratched his head and chuckled, "Sis, I knew you’d definitely come to save me."
Ye Jiuliang couldn’t be bothered with such a fool, turning around and walking away.
The young boy started following with small steps, but was halted by a warning shout from ahead.
"Take one more step, and don’t blame me for being ruthless."
As Ye Jiuliang walked into the distance, the young boy sulked, looking like he was on the verge of tears.
Sister is too fierce.
"Young master." A group of black-clad bodyguards surged over.
The man in the lead, dressed in black, scrutinized the boy closely, finally relaxing upon confirming he was unharmed.
"Young master, it’s getting late. You should head back now. The lady has discovered that you’ve slipped out, and you might be punished if you don’t return soon."
The young boy removed his mask. His delicate and handsome face creased into a frown, clearly troubled.
He mumbled discontentedly, "Alei, I’ve been rejected."
Alei was dumbfounded, puzzled by his young master’s sudden dejection.
"Young master, who has rejected you?"
"Sister."
Upon hearing this, Alei was even more baffled, scratching his head.
"How could that be? The elder miss has always been the most fond of you."
The young boy glared at him with disdain, "Forget it, you wouldn’t understand even if I told you. Let’s go back."
As he turned and started to walk away, he couldn’t help but look back in the direction where Ye Jiuliang had left.
I will come to find you again.
