Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

Xu Wenfeng sat in the driver's seat of the speeding car, glancing in the rearview mirror at Gao Jie who had chased after them. A complex expression crossed his face. He waved to Gao Jie, muttering to himself:

"I will come back. After the Qin family's affairs are over, I will definitely come back to fight back! I can't let the Qin family defeat me like this, and the Xu family won't fall into ruin."

Gao Jie watched the car drive away, completely bewildered that the bastard had pulled such a stunt.

He shook his head helplessly, sighing inwardly.

Both Xu Wanwan and Xu Rourou had experienced different harrowing events, and at this moment they both looked extremely weak.

Xu Wanwan's eyes were vacant, as if her soul had left her body, and her body was trembling slightly, while Xu Rourou was curled up in the corner, her hair disheveled and her face still covered with wet tear stains.

Gao Jie felt heartbroken seeing them like this, but he didn't dare to tell them that Xu Wenfeng had left. He could only try his best to comfort the two girls.

He walked over to them, knelt down, gently stroked their hair, and whispered:

"Don't be afraid, I'm here, everything will be alright."

Whether the two girls noticed anything amiss is another matter entirely.

On Qi Laoda's territory, they temporarily had a safe haven and no longer had to worry about the direct threat from the Qin family, so they could at least survive for the time being.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gao Jie found Huang Muran.

Huang Muran was sitting on a small stool in the yard, holding two dried fruits in his hands, fiddling with them, sometimes tossing them up and sometimes catching them, looking somewhat nonchalant.

Gao Jie stepped forward and asked curiously:

"Actually, I'm a little curious, how come you're related to Boss Qi?"

Huang Muran glanced at Gao Jie, slightly raised his chin, and said:

"You seem particularly curious about my relationship with my uncle. Well, the truth is, my family situation is a bit complicated, but those are all external matters, understand?"

She sighed softly, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes.

"In short, most of my family members have stopped contacting me. Now only my uncle still cares about me. I don't know why. Maybe they think I'm a 'White Tiger Star' (a star associated with bad luck). They believe that if they get too close, something bad will happen to me. So they simply blame all these things on me. Anyway, I'm a victim too."

Upon hearing her words, Gao Jie immediately burst into laughter, his laughter tinged with a hint of teasing:

"You're so young, yet you still believe in this stuff. To be honest, it's kind of interesting."

Then, his expression turned serious.

"However, the situation is indeed a bit tricky right now. The Qin family definitely won't let this go easily. They have a lot of influence here, and sooner or later they'll definitely send people to cause trouble. What will we do then?"

Hearing Gao Jie say this, Huang Muran nodded, his brows furrowing slightly, a worried expression on his face.

"The Qin family won't let this go. They have a lot of power here, and they'll definitely send people to come after us sooner or later. What will we do then? So I think we need to come up with a plan. We can't let this go on any longer, or no one will be able to save their lives."

Gao Jie pondered for a moment and asked:

"What should we do then? Should we move to another place to live? Oh, right, how about we go to my hometown, Jincheng? I think it's a safe place. I have some friends and relatives there who might be able to help."

After hearing this, Huang Muran thought about it seriously for a moment, his eyes narrowing slightly:

"Actually, I think the best way is to leave these troublesome places as soon as possible, otherwise, what awaits us will definitely not be a good outcome. In short, as long as we leave those chaotic places, what awaits us won't be too bad."

Gao Jie nodded when he saw that she shared the same idea, because that was what he was thinking too.

After discussing these related issues, the two reached a preliminary consensus.

However, they also knew that it was not advisable to act rashly now, because the Qin family had most likely set up roadblocks at various intersections. If they made any rash moves, they might fall into the Qin family's trap.

As for how the current problem will turn out, nobody knows.

Just as they were making their plans, Boss Qi walked over at some point and seemed to have overheard their conversation.

Old Master Qi frowned and shouted:

"You two little bastards, trying to run away? I risked everything to take you in, not so you could run away. Let me tell you the truth, the Qin family has connections everywhere. You'll be caught no matter where you run, understand?"

His eyes revealed a hint of authority and worry.

"But if you stay here with me, you'll get taken advantage of sooner or later. By the way, you just said your hometown is in Jincheng City? If you go there, don't show your face in public, or you'll get into big trouble."

Huang Muran seemed a little annoyed; she pouted impatiently.

"Hey, we're not kids, of course we know these things. Why are you dawdling like that? Alright, you and your brothers stay here and keep watch. Anyway, we'll be leaving in a couple of days. And what's the point of us staying here if we don't leave?"

Qi Laoda shook his head helplessly and patted Gao Jie on the shoulder:

"Then we'll leave this matter to you. Get on with it as soon as possible. Be careful and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Just then, a car slowly pulled up not far away, and the sound of its engine broke the tense atmosphere.

The engine sound was like a dull drumbeat, striking the hearts of everyone present. It seemed particularly abrupt in the almost oppressive silence, as if it were the prelude to an approaching danger.

Gao Jie and his companions became alert, their bodies tensing instantly like fully drawn bows, their eyes fixed on the car like hawks locking onto their prey, their hearts filled with gloom and vigilance.

Everyone clenched their fists instinctively, their muscles tense like hard rocks, and the veins on their foreheads bulged slightly, ready to deal with any potential danger at any time.

Ah Bao's hand quietly reached for the self-defense weapon tucked at his waist, his eyes revealing a hint of determination;

The others also moved their feet and spread out in a fan shape, protecting Huang Muran and the weakened Xu Wanwan and Xu Rourou behind them, forming a seemingly thin but firm defensive line.

It turned out that it was Sister Wen who got off the bus, which surprised everyone.

Gao Jie was stunned for a moment, his mind seemingly blank for a brief instant, then a flash of lightning struck his head, and he quickly recovered. He rushed forward, his speed so fast it created a breeze, and together with the others, helped Sister Wen into the house.

Everyone hurriedly settled Sister Wen into a chair, while Gao Jie anxiously began to check on her condition.

His eyes were full of worry. His fingers trembled slightly as he gently placed them on Sister Wen's wrist, carefully feeling her pulse. At the same time, his eyes quickly scanned Sister Wen's body to check for any obvious external injuries. He then gently parted her slightly disheveled hair to check for any signs of head injury. Only after confirming that Sister Wen's condition was not too bad did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Gao Jie slowly straightened up, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. The sweat slid down his cheeks and dripped to the ground. He secretly rejoiced, thinking:

"Luckily, we reacted quickly enough. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't even be able to get to the hospital now. The Qin family has eyes and ears everywhere. If we were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable. The Qin family controls everything, big and small. The slightest mistake would mean utter ruin."

Gao Jie helped Sister Wen back. A Bao and the others were very happy to see Sister Wen return safely. The solemn expressions on their faces instantly melted away like ice and snow, revealing relieved smiles.

Abao stepped forward and patted Gao Jie's shoulder heavily, the force carrying a sense of gratitude and trust:

"Thank goodness you brought Sister Wen back, otherwise we wouldn't know what to do. Only we know the hardships and dangers we've faced along the way. If we had lost Sister Wen, our morale would have plummeted."

Because Sister Wen had been hungry for too long and hadn't drunk water for a long time, her body was already very weak.

Her face was as pale as paper, devoid of any color. Her lips were cracked and peeling, like a riverbed that had been dried up for a long time, with shocking cracks. Her eyes were also somewhat glazed, as if they had lost their focus.

Gao Jie quickly had someone prepare some porridge and carefully brought it to Sister Wen.

He sat beside Sister Wen, leaning slightly forward, his eyes full of concern. He gently scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew on it to cool it slightly, and then slowly fed it to her, bit by bit, saying softly:

"Sister Wen, eat slowly, don't rush."

Under Gao Jie's meticulous care, Sister Wen's condition finally improved. Her eyes gradually regained some luster and were no longer as empty and lifeless as before. Her complexion also became slightly rosier, as if a withered flower in winter had regained a bit of vitality.

However, this is only for this moment. Her body is still very weak and needs to be properly recuperated. This is just a brief respite after struggling on the edge of life and death.

Sister Wen looked at Gao Jie, puzzled. She was a little confused as to why they had come here.

She asked weakly:

"How did you end up here? I thought you would hide somewhere else, since there are plenty of places to hide in this world, but I never expected you to come here."

Gao Jie gently comforted her:

"Don't take it to heart. We came here out of necessity. After all, the Qin family has decided to take action against us. We have no choice but to find a way to survive. Otherwise, I'm afraid none of us would be alive now. You know how the Qin family operates. They are ruthless and unscrupulous. We are like frightened birds, searching everywhere for a safe haven."

Gao Jie paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and then asked:

"By the way, Sister Wen, how did you know we'd come here? We didn't leave you any message. It's really amazing, as if you have the ability to predict the future."

Hearing this, Sister Wen smiled, a smile tinged with weariness and relief:

"I actually guessed you all came here because I know Huang Muran's identity, so I figured you must be here. Huang Muran has a special relationship with Boss Qi, so this might be one of the safest havens you could think of. But I didn't expect my guess to actually come true; you're all here now. Listen to me, no matter where you are, get out of here quickly. The Qin family has started to mobilize their forces. They've planted informants everywhere, like an invisible net, searching for our whereabouts. These informants are hidden in the streets and alleys, seemingly ordinary people, but they're constantly watching our every move. If this continues, none of us might be able to escape. If you ask me, we should go wherever we can, and whatever we do, don't separate. After all, those people in the Qin family aren't good people either. If they catch us, none of us will be able to escape, you understand? The Qin family has immense power; they have people in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. Once we fall into their hands, endless torture and suffering await us."

Upon hearing these words, Gao Jie nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood.

He knew in his heart that the current situation was extremely serious, and every decision was a matter of life and death for everyone.

This is not just a confrontation with the Qin family, but also a battle against fate.

Originally, he planned to just leave, but now that Sister Wen was with him, Gao Jie frowned and fell into deep thought. His mind seemed to be racing, like countless gears spinning rapidly, replanning his route, mode of transportation, and potential risks and countermeasures.

He silently planned to rethink the itinerary and route to ensure everyone's safety.

It's like a complex game of chess, where every move requires careful consideration; a single misstep can lead to total defeat.

But at that moment, he suddenly remembered something.

Gao Jie looked up at Sister Wen, his eyes filled with curiosity and concern:

"Sister Wen, I've always been curious about what happened after you were called away by the Qin family. Did they bully you? I've been worried about your safety. We were too busy taking care of ourselves to do anything else, but we were always concerned about you."

Hearing these words, Sister Wen sighed helplessly, a painful memory flashing in her eyes:

"Don't even mention it. The situation was far too complicated to describe in detail. In short, it was incredibly troublesome... As you can see, it was all Xu Wenfeng's doing. His entanglement with the Qin family was a tangled mess that dragged us all into it. They forced me to help them expand their underground boxing gym, and when I refused, they threatened to kill me. Their eyes were filled with ruthlessness and determination, as if I were just a pawn they could manipulate at will. Luckily, I'm lucky enough to have survived, otherwise I really would be dead. To be honest, I didn't know you were actively trying to rescue Xu's two daughters, otherwise I would have stopped you! I didn't want you to get caught up in this endless danger."

Gao Jie felt a mix of emotions after hearing Sister Wen's words. He knew that now was not the time to assign blame; everyone was in the same boat, and only by uniting as one could they overcome the current difficulties.

He looked at Sister Wen and said firmly:

"Sister Wen, let bygones be bygones. Now we need to work together to find a way to deal with the Qin family. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we cannot give up. As long as we work together, we will always find a glimmer of hope."