Blinded chapter 55
Qifeng Mountain was as lively as it was two days ago.
Xie Li deliberately arrived more than half an hour earlier than the time agreed with Ye Shaoyin. Even before getting out of the car, he could hear the lively music and the continuous roar of car engines.
When he got out of the car, many people on the Qifeng Mountain half-platform looked in his direction. Whistles and cheers could be heard.
These people had recognized him after the race against Dai Hao a few nights ago. Dai Hao was well-known among the racing enthusiasts on Qifeng Mountain, but that night he had suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Xie Li. Therefore, Xie Li had gained some fame among these people.
When Xie Li got out of the car, many people in the crowd looked at him. He heard whistles and cheers directed his way.
These sounds were all in celebration of him winning against Dai Hao that night.
After Xie Li got out of the car, he tried to find the young man selling drugs in the crowd. However, by this time, there were already quite a few people on Qifeng Mountain, and cars were constantly arriving at the platform. Considering it was late at night, it was difficult for Xie Li to spot that person’s shadow among the crowd.
Chang Xiaojia got out of the passenger seat, wearing a clean set of pajamas, a baseball cap on his head, and his hands in the pockets of his jacket. He walked slowly to Xie Li’s side.
Xie Li adjusted the cap on his head, saying, “Wait here for me.”
Without thinking, Chang Xiaojia said, “No.”
Xie Li was about to say something when he saw Huo Zhaoning appearing in his line of sight, walking towards them. So, he stopped and looked at Huo Zhaoning.
When Huo Zhaoning walked up to them, Xie Li said, “Mr. Huo.”
Huo Zhaoning smiled at them, seemingly not minding the incident with Dai Hao a few days ago.
However, Xie Li took the initiative to ask, “How is Hao-ge doing?”
Huo Zhaoning said, “Still in the hospital. The doctor said there’s some intracranial bleeding, but it’s not life-threatening.”
Xie Li didn’t know what to say for a moment, raised his hand to touch his nose, and said, “That’s good.”
At this moment, Chang Xiaojia, standing coldly beside Xie Li, remarked, “Why isn’t he dead yet?”
Xie Li immediately tightened his grip on Chang Xiaojia’s hand, turned his head to look at him.
Fortunately, Huo Zhaoning didn’t seem angry. He said to Chang Xiaojia, “I’m sorry to disappoint you.”
Chang Xiaojia replied, “It’s okay. There will be another chance next time.”
Xie Li opened his mouth to say something, but Chang Xiaojia, with an indifferent face, turned his head away.
Huo Zhaoning smiled and looked at Xie Li for a moment, saying, “I didn’t expect to see you here today.”
Xie Li said, “Made plans with a friend.”
Huo Zhaoning looked at him silently for a moment and said, “Don’t tell me your friend is Ye Shaoyin?”
Xie Li neither confirmed nor denied it, just asking, “you know him?”
Huo Zhaoning’s face showed no smile. “Tonight, I have a bet with him.”
While they were talking, people constantly came over to greet them. Although Qifeng Mountain was the territory of the K Club, the entire racing community in Harbor city mingled here, and no one cared about their identities. Apart from these club members, there were quite a few rich young masters around, and the place was filled with luxury cars and beautiful women.
Every place had its rules, and no one cared if you were a club leader. Everyone had to rely on their skills, and the way to provoke someone was to have a car race.
Someone lit a bonfire, and the flames reddened the faces of everyone nearby. Another person opened a beer can and poured it into the fire, causing excited cheers as the flames leaped.
Xie Li still hadn’t seen the person selling drugs, but he spotted He Chuanyun.
He Chuanyun seemed a bit surprised when he saw them. His steps hesitated slightly, but he still walked over and greeted them, saying, “Chang Xiaojia, Xie Li.”
Xie Li smiled and shook hands with him.
He Chuanyun asked, “How come you guys are here?”
Before Xie Li could answer, Huo Zhaoning spoke first, saying, “Tonight, Ye Shaoyin asked Xie Li to help him with the car race.”
At the mention of Ye Shaoyin’s name, Xie Li saw a flash of disgust in He Chuanyun’s eyes, but he quickly concealed it, smiling and saying, “Really?”
Xie Li thought that there might be some conflict between He Chuanyun and Ye Shaoyin.
After a brief pause, He Chuanyun said to Xie Li, “I advise you not to get too close to him.”
Xie Li was somewhat surprised, but he didn’t show it on his face. Once He Chuanyun and Huo Zhaoning left, he jokingly looked at Chang Xiaojia and asked, “What kind of person is Ye Shaoyin?”
Chang Xiaojia, with a poker face, told him, “Scum.”
As soon as these words fell, Xie Li heard a deafening roar of car engines, attracting many people to look up the mountain road. Soon, he saw a modified red racing car speeding towards them, heading straight for the half-platform. It almost reached the edge of the platform, violently swung its tail, causing a screeching sound as it scraped against the ground, and came to a stable stop beside the mountain cliff on the half-platform.
Then, the car door opened, and Ye Shaoyin, in a domineering manner, came out from inside, striding towards them. However, shortly after, Xie Li saw the passenger door of the car also opening, and a familiar figure coming out from inside.
Ye Shaoyin opened his arms and walked towards them, saying, “I got something new from Du Shenglian!” After saying that, he laughed wildly.
In the early winter in Harbor city, Ruan Qiuyuan was only wearing a tight tank top and denim shorts, her long hair scattered, lifted by the mountain wind at night. She followed behind Ye Shaoyin, approaching them.
Ye Shaoyin, wearing a pair of leather gloves, bit the fingertips with his teeth to take off the gloves. He walked up to Xie Li and the others, his eyes carrying a smile, sweeping past the faces of the crowd. He said, “Du Shenglian suspected that his little beauty betrayed him, so he sold her to me.”
Xie Li saw Ruan Qiuyuan slowly approaching, her bare arms showing red marks, as if she had been bound by a rope.
He Chuanyun’s eyes had subtly cooled down since he saw Ye Shaoyin, and Huo Zhaoning stood beside him without saying a word, slightly furrowing his brows in apparent displeasure.
Chang Xiaojia glanced at Xie Li.
Xie Li took a deep breath, his gaze focused on Ruan Qiuyuan.
Chang Xiaojia raised his hand, grabbing Xie Li’s sleeve.
At this moment, a cold wind blew over, causing Ruan Qiuyuan’s body to shiver uncontrollably.
Xie Li silently reached out to unzip his jacket and, in front of everyone, tossed it to Ruan Qiuyuan, saying, “Put it on.”
No one spoke.
Ruan Qiuyuan instinctively raised her hand to catch Xie Li’s shirt but didn’t look up at him.
Xie Li repeated, “Put it on.”
Ye Shaoyin looked around at them, full of excitement and smiling, then turned to look at the cold-faced Chang Xiaojia. Finally, he said, “It seems like this little girl really betrayed Du Shenglian.” After saying that, he burst into laughter.
Author’s note
A couple of notes: When I mentioned there might be a twist, it doesn’t mean Chang Xiaojia is a bad person; otherwise, he and Xie Li wouldn’t end up together. Secondly, judging by the synopsis, the story has a happy ending.