The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

Chapter 172: Killing Intent Up Close

(Following the appointment of [Fisherman Cook C] as Sect Leader, and the two elders [Lucyfel, Absolute Arrogance], yesterday another elder [Ancient Dragon*Ranger] joined this book! Also, a new Squad Leader, the 20th Red Diamond Book Friend [~Tear of a Shooting Star~]! Thanks to the enthusiasm of the brothers, the Mixed rank has climbed to the 79th in the total reward list! Old scoundrel here bows in gratitude to everyone!)

When the elevator reached the downstairs, everyone seemed to escape for their lives, rushing out of the crowded elevator space. Xiong Sheng and Lu Min were also pushed out, seeing that Yu Xiaodi was accompanied by several people, she didn’t ask more questions, and the two of them left first.

The remaining five of them saw the elevator doors about to close, hurriedly turning and stepping out.

In the hotel lobby outside, it was also chaotic; many people were hurried and rushed, besides those coming down from the top floor banquet hall, there were more flustered hotel staff, and curious yet nervous guests. The gunfight on the top floor only started spreading after the first batch of people rushed out in a frenzy, while the three people who jumped to their deaths outside caused an even larger commotion.

With their feet on solid ground, seeing so many people around, the three women finally felt more at ease, and they finally had the chance to speak. However, Li Yan didn’t give them the opportunity to talk. He quickly scanned the hotel lobby’s various situations and said somberly, "To the parking lot! Let’s leave here first before talking further!"

He still had a feeling of insecurity!

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Character is revealed from within, influenced by what one sees and hears; just as being close to vermilion makes one red, being close to ink makes one black... The ancients didn’t mean that a person’s appearance changes dramatically, but referred to an indescribable aura.

The invention of modern film and television illustrates this aura well. Because of the distance, viewers cannot interact with the stars, so often the screen image creates an intangible impression of a celebrity. When Jackie Chan or Jet Li appears, it rejuvenates people with a kung fu vibe; when you see Ge Da Ye, Chen Xiao’Er, or Uncle Ben Shan, even without them speaking, you feel like laughing; and seeing Dan Liwen, you’d think he’s Ximen Qing, but can you believe he started as a rock musician? And Xu Jinjiang has changed for over a decade through wuxia dramas, but off-camera painting live, who would know he’s a painter? Who would believe he’s the disciple of master painter Guan Shanyue?...

Because of the distance, a star’s image can greatly differ from reality. For instance, the Twins sisters always appear pure and sweet like maidens, but one ended up publicly known for it, while the other did the same, yet was a wife for years without anyone knowing. Ordinary people develop certain auras from character, profession, and so on. For example, the scholarly air, masculine aura, or shady vibe... some people are immediately noticeable, while others can only be sensed by those with similar auras.

And assassins, due to daily training, mission preparation, execution, aftermath, all have one goal—to kill the target! Over time, they also develop a certain aura, known as killing intent!

An assassin’s killing intent is different from the killing aura battle-hardened veterans or mercenaries have from gunfire and bloody battles, which becomes numb, omnipresent, and often chills people to the bone in that state. But an assassin’s killing intent must be much more mysterious and hidden. Often only those trained in the same system can feel something similar and sense it, otherwise, even in front of the target, the target might not notice.

Because of this, without getting close, Li Yan could make people like Li Tianyu, Liu Yunqing, Chen Xingye, Wan Liming from the same system feel the pressure from him. Of course, his aura is unintentional, and if one doesn’t recognize him, even face-to-face, they would have to use speculation and deduction to confirm it.

And conversely... when other assassins from the same system accumulate enough killing intent, like Liu Yunqing who is rated "Fist Level" by Queen, once they get close, he can sense it and thereby analyze and identify the target.

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He hasn’t discovered where the target is or who it is, but can almost conclude that it’s one of Peng Duandao or Feng Wuqing! Only they could be on the level of Liu Yunqing to make Li Yan feel this way!

The terrorists in the banquet hall, he shot them swiftly and decisively, executing them. At that time, there was no time to analyze everyone’s background inside, much less pull off each person’s stockings one by one. So, Peng Duandao or Feng Wuqing, who led the operation with Liu Yunqing, may have been shot dead inside, or may not have been there at all.

Having heard Li Yan’s words, Zhang Yurong, who was accustomed to giving orders, hesitated a bit, but still followed his arrangement. She always hoped for her man to be somewhat dominant, and although not used to his direct command, she was pleased to see it. The others had no objections, and everyone immediately moved towards the parking lot.

The elite second generation attending tonight’s event all left simultaneously, causing the hotel’s valet service to be overwhelmed, and everyone headed to the parking lot. He Haibin, He Wei, and the two managers were also in the parking lot, constantly apologizing to the frightened guests leaving, though no one was willing to stay for pleasantries, all saying they would contact later.

Yurong, Wen Qianyi, and Yu Xiaodi all drove to the event, and their cars weren’t necessarily parked in the same place, so they stood in one spot, waiting for the valet boys to bring the cars over.

Watching the entire parking lot filled with an air of panic, Zhang Yurong sighed lightly, "If I had known, I wouldn’t have come, it’s pointless. Even without such an incident, it would have been a waste of time..."

Yue Yao softly patted her arm reassuringly at the side.

Wen Qianyi had already calmed down and said with a usual smile, "I actually find it quite thrilling; this is simply an experience that’s hard to come by."

Yu Xiaodi, who was younger than all of them, felt like she couldn’t contribute to the conversation when they gathered together. She hurried to say, "Yeah, I find it thrilling too! I didn’t expect a shootout to happen so close to us; I thought it only happened in movies. I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name is Yu Xiaodi. Hehe, Yu like ’depressed,’ and Di like ’a drop of water.’ How should I address Sister Zhang and this sister?"

Zhang Yurong was generally indifferent to strangers and treated even acquaintances with a businesslike demeanor. Seeing Yu Xiaodi, who seemed to be Li Yan’s young lover, she, as the legitimate partner, though they weren’t really a couple and she wouldn’t mind much, couldn’t possibly be warm. But now, watching her being so clueless and innocently introducing herself, she couldn’t ignore her either.

"A small world, a drop of water contains the ocean. A good name! I am Zhang Yurong."

"My name is Yue Yao."

"Hello, Sister Zhang, Sister Yue!" Yu Xiaodi was very excited to hear Zhang Yurong’s words. "My name is really depressing. Generally, my classmates joke that it’s Little Water Drop; some interpret it as small point or less, and some vulgar guys say I’m so small, maybe I didn’t even make it to a B-cup, yet I dare to call myself Little D... Hehe, only Sister Zhang’s understanding is the most profound and tasteful!"

Li Yan was speechless; was this not ironically criticizing while seeming complimentary?

Zhang Yurong’s casual compliment unexpectedly made Yu Xiaodi genuinely happy, so she had to reluctantly smile back. But she wasn’t used to such perfunctory behaviors and couldn’t manage to smile genuinely.

Although everyone’s mood had been disturbed, seeing the four stunning beauties talking together at the banquet still attracted many eyes from those waiting for their cars nearby.

Their three cars were already slowly approaching, while cars gradually started leaving the parking lot faster—nobody wanted to linger in this place of turmoil.

Just then, from the other end of the parking lot, the sharp sound of a motorcycle engine suddenly roared. A motorcycle lifted its front wheel into the air, speeding with a howl!

This unexpected event drew the gaze of jittery guests, who were secretly shocked upon seeing it.

Li Yan’s eyes also shifted over, but his instincts told him that the distant motorcycle wasn’t the main focus—the intent to kill was nearby! He quickly glanced around. He immediately noticed that after catching everyone’s attention, a car that had been slowly approaching alongside theirs suddenly sped up directly toward the spot where the five of them were standing!

He shouted, "Watch out!", the first reaction any human would have, though it often proved fruitless.

Most people, upon hearing this, would merely know to be careful, without knowing what to be careful of, usually looking at the person yelling first, then toward the direction of danger, and finally thinking of escaping as the third response. Only those with quicker reflexes would directly check the direction of the danger. Hence, many times the warning is too late.

Therefore, Li Yan didn’t shout it out. Seeing the flashy car suddenly speed up, he had already reacted swiftly. He just whispered "Queen!" and then immediately grabbed Zhang Yurong and Wen Qianyi by the waist, quickly backing away.

Unfortunately, behind them was no space to dodge, only a line of cars! Li Yan’s backward motion was to quickly lean against, then sit up on the rear of a car. As a result, the two beautiful women he pulled back with him would have their waists and hips hit the car?

How could Li Yan let such a thing happen?

As he reached the car, both his hands lifted strongly, throwing their waists upward! At the same time, he swiftly slid his hands along their waists, catching and hooking the bottom of their lifted bodies’ hips, following himself rising up, and simultaneously supporting their hips, placing them on the car’s rear.

All actions were completed in one smooth motion, not allowing the two girls to scream out!

But it wasn’t over yet. With their waists and hips on the rear of the car and having leverage, Li Yan’s legs had separated, stretched beneath Zhang Yurong’s and Wen Qianyi’s legs, then he leaned back, lifting their legs into the air. At this point in the move, he didn’t stop but used the power of his waist, hips, and hands pressing on their hips to forcibly rotate their bodies ninety degrees on the car surface!

At last, their bodies were off the car road, entirely on the rear of the car. When Yue Yao heard "Queen," she also intuitively pulled Yu Xiaodi back a few steps. - They were facing Zhang Yurong and Wen Qianyi, and their retreating side was along the path where two or three cars were approaching.

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