Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 209 Surveillance
On the other side, Wei Qingsong heated up the millet porridge, then turned and went into the bathroom to wash up.

She tied her long, chestnut-brown curly hair up high and scooped up a handful of cold water to wash her face.

Clear water droplets slid down her fair and delicate cheeks, soaking the collar of her white cotton pajamas.

She casually grabbed two disposable face towels, but out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly noticed a hair lying under the box.

Wei Qingsong paused in his movements, gently picked up the strand of hair, and stared at it silently.

This strand of hair, of medium length, black and soft, did not belong to her.

Since she returned to Tangzhou, the only person who has visited her is Alice, and it's clear that this isn't Alice's hair.

Then there is only one possibility.

Someone broke in and searched the entire room, which is why they left a strand of hair in this place.

Wei Qingsong quietly left the bathroom and looked around.

The spacious room had an unobstructed view, with no tricky blind spots.

The structure of furniture such as wardrobes and beds makes it impossible to hide people.

However, this does not rule out the possibility that she has been eavesdropped on or monitored.

Wei Qingsong frowned and pondered.

Could it be Yan Jiqian's man?
No, that old fox won't allow such a mistake by his men.

Who could that person be, and what is their purpose?
Wei Qingsong narrowed his eyes, his cold gaze sweeping inch by inch from the antique shelf in the entryway to the wine rack next to the French windows.

If it were her, where would she hide the camera?
First, it needs to be both concealed and inconspicuous, yet also have a wide view, allowing a complete view of the room.

The display shelves are full of bottles and jars, which are hard to hide.

Then there is only...

Wei Qingsong's gaze fell on the ornaments on the top shelf of the wine cabinet.

It was a rabbit doll made from a wine bottle cork.

The body is made up of several pear wood stoppers, while the head and limbs are made of clay.

This ornament is just for decoration; Wei Qingsong doesn't usually look up at it.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the rabbit's head was offset by one or two centimeters, and something seemed to be stuck where it connected to the bottle stopper.

Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Qingsong picked up the ornament and smashed it hard.

The doll was smashed to pieces, exposing the well-hidden miniature camera.

Wei Qingsong's gaze was chillingly cold.

She kicked the camera to pieces, then quickly walked to the bedside, took the black phone from the drawer, and turned to leave.

The apartment is under surveillance; she cannot stay there any longer.

at the same time.

In a dimly lit room, a woman with her back to the sofa was intently staring at her computer screen.

The final scene was a shocking image of Wei Qingsong crushing the camera.

The screen suddenly went dark.

The woman was extremely annoyed and drank the coffee in her hand in one gulp.

The coffee can was crushed by hand, making a piercing sound.

Behind her, the man sat elegantly on the sofa, gently swirling his wine glass, humming a tune leisurely, his fingers waving in the air, keeping time.

Seemingly annoyed by the noise the woman was making, the man suddenly stopped.

"Just as I expected, you messed it up." The man snorted, his tone both mocking and sarcastic.

His face was hidden in the darkness, but his voice was cold and sinister, sending chills down one's spine the moment he opened his mouth.

The woman turned around, her beautiful face filled with intense anger and resentment.

With the dim light from the computer screen, I could barely make out the woman's face.

She was so beautiful it was almost blinding.

If any police officers from the city bureau were to appear here, they would immediately recognize him as Guan Wenhan, the wanted criminal they have been pursuing for days.

The man slowly sipped his glass of red wine and said quietly, "I warned you, she's not like those useless people you've met. She's sharp and intelligent; no detail escapes her notice. You've been too hasty."

"That's because you broke our agreement first! I said I'd help you out, and we could benefit each other, but my bottom line is that that person can't be involved. But what did you do?!"

Guan Wenhan glared at him angrily.

The man remained unmoved, even laughing out loud with obvious delight, his tone quite smug:

"There's no other way. Since things have come to this point, only you can end it so that the person you want to protect won't be implicated."

Guan Wenhan was stunned for a moment, staring at him in disbelief.

After a long pause, he laughed mockingly: "So from the very beginning, when you knew my identity, you had already decided that even if things got out of control, you could use him to threaten me, push me out, and get yourself out unscathed."

"I really underestimated you. I thought you would just hide in..."

As if knowing she wasn't going to say anything nice, the man impatiently interrupted her: "What, are you hesitating? It seems you don't care about that person's fate."

"You are so despicable!"

Guan Wenhan gritted her teeth.

She knew perfectly well that she couldn't do anything to the man in front of her in Tangzhou.

Her only remaining attachments and ties in this world became her fatal weakness.

After staring at the man for a few seconds, Guan Wenhan gave in and said with a stern face, "I understand, I will do as you say, but don't forget your promise!"

"He doesn't want revenge, he just wants to live a good life. He is innocent and shouldn't be dragged into this mess."

The man took a sip of his drink before slowly saying, "Ah, well, that depends on how you perform."

"You!" Guan Wenhan was furious.

The man scoffed, not taking her seriously at all: "Do you think you have any other way to go?"

"You think we have a mutually beneficial relationship? That's ridiculous. Don't forget, from beginning to end, you're the only one who's truly desperate."

"I promise you, I will fulfill your long-cherished wish and avenge you. Shouldn't you do things for me?"

"You are not in a position to bargain with me. Once you've done what you're supposed to do, make a grand and spectacular exit."

After speaking slowly and deliberately, the man placed the wine glass back on the table, stood up gracefully, and straightened his suit with an air of elegance.

Then, he turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.

Guan Wenhan stood there stunned for a long time, then chuckled self-deprecatingly.

That woman, described as decisive, ruthless, and arrogant like a viper, could actually reveal such a bitter and vulnerable smile.

"Yes, there's no other way to go."

"Once I chose to embark on this path, there was no turning back."

She slowly raised her hand, and with a gentle flick of her fingers, an old-fashioned pocket watch slipped out from her collar.

She gripped the pocket watch tightly in her hand, stroking it for a moment, her gaze gradually hardening.

"But I don't regret it. Our enemy has already lost his family and lives, and he doesn't have many days left to live."

"My only regret is that I couldn't leave as I was originally."

"Just consider me... dead nine years ago."

"elder brother."

Guan Wenhan murmured to herself, her voice choked with emotion as she finished speaking, but she stubbornly bit her lip, refusing to let her tears fall.

Tears are the most useless thing; they can neither stop swords nor change fate.

She understood this principle nine years ago.

(End of this chapter)