r18novel Chapter 936 Their Plan
Chapter 936 Their Plan
Ran Qiuye, however, didn't take the movie outside to heart. She was sitting by the window, sewing small clothes for her child in the daylight, her needle deftly moving across the cloth. Listening to the noise coming from outside, she just smiled faintly - what's so good about movies? There were so many people crowded together, pushing and shoving, it would be better to stay at home and take care of the child. Anyway, Gu Nan had told her not to go out, and when the time came, she should close the doors and windows tightly. No matter how noisy it was outside, a quiet home was the most reassuring.
Gu Nan returned from get off work that evening and was swept away by the bustle as he entered the courtyard. Uncle Yan Bugui, the third uncle, was among the crowd, counting the showtimes on his fingers, muttering, "I have to get here right on time. If you're too early or too late, you won't get a good seat." Auntie, carrying an empty vegetable basket, continued to chatter with the neighbors, "My husband specifically told us not to cook tonight and to eat after the movie. I have to get here early to get a front row seat." He listened to all this chatter, but his heart remained calm. He had a day off tomorrow, so he could be home with Qiuye and the children. If anything did go wrong, he knew he could handle it.
Elsewhere, Monkey, with a purpose in mind, found the beggars squatting at the foot of a wall on the street corner. Seeing no one around, he pulled out a few crumpled bills from his pocket and handed them over, saying in a low voice, "There's a movie showing at the courtyard tomorrow. Be smart and find a way to cause a scene. It doesn't have to be too loud, just a chaotic scene. The more lively the better. There's a generous reward afterward, so I guarantee you won't lose out."
The beggars were still hesitant at first, some sucking their teeth and saying, "I'm afraid of being chased out by the people in the courtyard," and some muttering, "It's hard to take action with so many people around." But when they saw the money in Monkey's hand, their eyes suddenly lit up, as if attracted by a magnet. They hurriedly nodded and took it, put it in their arms and patted it, saying, "Don't worry, sir! I promise to take care of this little thing for you!"
Gu Bei, who was standing not far away, saw it all clearly. When he saw Monkey turning to leave, he quickly followed him, pretending to hesitate. He rubbed his hands and asked, "Sir, I wonder what you want to do by asking us to make a scene? What if the scene gets out of hand and we get caught by the police?"
The monkey glanced back at him, a malicious smile on his face, and patted his shoulder: "It's no big deal, just make it lively. The more people there are and the more chaotic it is, the more benefits you will get. When you're done, just ask me for the money, don't worry about anything else."
Gu Bei knew the truth clearly, but he feigned ignorance. He scratched his head and didn't ask any more questions—asking too much would only expose the truth. He watched Monkey's back disappear into the alley, then turned and rushed back to the courtyard. As soon as he saw Gu Nan, he told him everything that had happened.
Gu Nan's brows knitted together after hearing this. He had been wondering what the monkey was trying to accomplish by going through so much trouble. Now he finally understood—the movie was showing tomorrow, and everyone in the courtyard would surely be gathered together, making it a chaotic time. They were deliberately letting the beggars cause trouble, hoping to take advantage of the chaos!
Could it be that... they wanted to take advantage of this chaos to attack Ran Qiuye and the child? Gu Nan's heart suddenly rose to his throat, his fingertips felt a little cold, and a thin layer of sweat oozed out of his back.
What he didn't know was that Xiao Bao had already made his plan. He'd assumed Gu Nan would be waiting at home tomorrow, but that was exactly what he had planned. This was a one-time opportunity, and he had already planned everything. He would definitely find a way to lure Gu Nan out when the time came. Once Gu Nan left the house, the rest would be easy, and he was absolutely confident he could pull it off.
Xiao Bao looked at Monkey, his eyes carrying an unquestionable command: "Monkey, remember this. Tomorrow you must 'invite' Ran Qiuye and the child over. Note that I mean 'invite'. Don't hurt anyone, especially the child. Do you understand?"
The monkey patted his chest and smiled: "Don't worry, Boss! Don't you know my abilities? I promise to bring the people here smoothly and nothing will go wrong!"
Xiao Bao nodded, still trusting the monkey's methods. He waved his hand to let the monkey retreat, then walked to the window, looking towards the courtyard, a sinister smile curling his lips—tomorrow, it would be time to close the net.
The night passed slowly in anxious anticipation. The sky outside the window gradually changed from inky black to deep blue, finally showing a hint of dawn in the east. Gu Nan stood by the window, his gaze fixed on the courtyard gate—the beggars were still lingering, pacing back and forth in the corner with their necks hunched, like a group of shadows waiting for an opportunity to strike. He knew clearly in his heart: if he kept his composure and didn't leave, the other party's carefully crafted trap would be in vain, with no way to start.
But just then, a sudden knock echoed from the courtyard gate. The rhythm was rapid and loud, like a hammer striking a stone slab, instantly shattering the morning tranquility. Gu Nan's brows arched, and he began to wonder: Who could it be at this hour? He tiptoed to the door and peeked through the crack. Standing there was a young worker in the blue work clothes of a steel mill. A light sweat beaded his forehead, and his face was filled with unconcealed anxiety.
Gu Nan's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he felt something was wrong. He opened the door and tried to sound calm and natural: "It's you, what do you want to talk to me about? It's the weekend, and the factory shouldn't be working today."
The employee quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone filled with obvious anxiety. "Deputy Director Gu, you might not know that although it's the weekend, most of the engineers in the factory are off work. And right at this critical moment, the main machine in the rolling mill has had a major malfunction. Not only has it stopped working, but it almost caused a safety accident! The workshop director is now running around in panic, and he can't find anyone to take charge. So, I have to trouble you to go take a look. You're the most skilled technician in the factory, and you're the only one who can make the decision."
Gu Nan's brow furrowed even more, his knuckles unconsciously clenching. He knew they were desperately trying to lure him out. The sudden "big event" at the factory, coupled with their insistence on asking him to come, looked like a carefully planned trap. This meant they must have infiltrated the mill, colluding with the outside world to come so brazenly.
He stood there, wondering: If he refused to go out, using excuses like feeling unwell or having family matters, would they just give up? But then he realized that since they'd dared to come, they must have made thorough preparations and wouldn't give up easily. These people watching from outside were like a knife hanging over his head. If he didn't deal with them, they would remain a constant threat, and his life would be uneasy.
Gu Nan was lost in thought when the employee at the door couldn't help but urge him on, his face full of embarrassment: "Deputy Director Gu, look... the workshop is really worried. Every minute the machines stop means a loss of output. That's a huge loss."