bookcurios Chapter 285 Cafe on Old Street
Chapter 285 Cafe on Old Street
He forced himself to calm down, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. His breathing gradually steadied, and Yang Cheng decided to give it a try. There was an intersection ahead, and he suddenly swerved, quickly driving into an alley. The alley was narrow and winding, the road bumpy and uneven, and the headlights cast shaky shadows on the walls.
The car slowed down, and Yang Cheng's eyes fell on the rearview mirror again. The light was still faint, and it seemed that it had not disappeared with his sudden turn.
"Sure enough, someone is following us." Yang Cheng's heart sank. He knew that his current situation was extremely dangerous. If he couldn't get rid of this unknown follower as soon as possible, Hei Hu would definitely suspect that he had been exposed.
"Calm down... Calm down..." Yang Cheng kept telling himself. He couldn't let fear cloud his judgment. While thinking about how to deal with it, he began to carefully observe his surroundings.
This alley led to an abandoned construction site on the outskirts of the city, usually sparsely populated. If he could cleverly utilize the terrain here, perhaps he could escape his pursuer. Yang Cheng's eyes flashed, and his mind quickly formed an escape route.
He slammed on the accelerator, and like an enraged beast, the car rushed toward the construction site entrance. The site was filled with abandoned construction materials and machinery, the road was bumpy and uneven, and the surrounding lights were dim. Yang Cheng's car kept weaving around the ruins and abandoned equipment, speeding around them, trying to use the complex terrain to confuse his pursuers.
As the car lights streaked across the desolate landscape, Yang Cheng's heartbeat gradually stabilized. He began to think that perhaps he had successfully shaken off the pursuer. But just then, he saw the light again in the rearview mirror.
It's still there, and it seems even closer.
"Damn it!" Yang Cheng cursed inwardly, his palms covered in cold sweat. He realized that the other party had no intention of letting him go. No matter how he tried to shake him off, the stalker kept biting him tightly.
Yang Cheng's breathing quickened, his heart pounding as if it were about to burst out of his chest. He knew he couldn't go on like this; he had to take more drastic action. He swerved the steering wheel and rushed into a dead end deep within the construction site. It was surrounded by piles of construction materials, with only a narrow path leading out.
He turned off the car lights, got out quickly, hid behind a pile of discarded steel bars, and waited with bated breath.
A moment later, the black car slowly drove into the construction site. Its headlights swept across the site, as if searching for something. Yang Cheng hid behind the rebar, his heartbeat pounding in his chest. His fingers unconsciously clenched into fists, his palms wet with sweat.
The car lights stopped not far from him, and a tall figure stepped out. It was a man in a black windbreaker, his movements sharp and agile. Yang Cheng's eyes widened, so nervous he almost forgot to breathe. Who was this person? Why was he following him?
The man in black glanced around, as if searching for Yang Cheng. But he didn't act rashly. He just stood there, frowning slightly, appearing extremely calm.
Yang Cheng's heart was filled with alarm. He knew that he couldn't make any move at this moment, otherwise, if he was discovered, he would be trapped.
The man in black stood there for a moment, seemingly doubting his surroundings. He then returned to his car and slowly drove away from the construction site.
Yang Cheng's tense nerves finally relaxed a little. He waited quietly for a while, and after confirming that the other party had completely left, he quietly emerged from behind the pile of steel bars.
His entire body was drenched in cold sweat, his legs trembling slightly. Although he had temporarily shaken off the stalker, he didn't feel safe. On the contrary, his sense of crisis intensified. Who was this stalker? Why was he staring at him so closely? Was he being monitored by Black Tiger?
Yang Cheng quickly returned to the car while thinking about the possibilities. Various hypotheses emerged in his mind, but each one made him feel uneasy.
The car slowly drove out of the construction site and back onto the city streets. Yang Cheng felt exhausted, as if all his strength had been drained away. He knew the night was far from over. The stalking incident had made him realize he was in the middle of a more complex game, and that his opponent might be more powerful and dangerous than he had imagined.
Back at his residence, Yang Cheng sat down on the sofa exhausted, his head pounding. He recalled everything that had just happened and tried to sort out his thoughts.
At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang. He picked up the phone and saw an unfamiliar number jumping on the screen. Yang Cheng hesitated for a moment, but finally answered the call.
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "Yang Cheng, there is a problem with tonight's transaction."
Yang Cheng's heart sank suddenly, as if a huge rock was pressing down on his chest. He gripped the phone tightly, his voice trembling, "Who are you?"
The other party did not answer, but said coldly: "Do you think you can hide it from Black Tiger? You have been targeted."
Yang Cheng's heart suddenly sank, and he felt a chill spread from his spine throughout his body. He forced himself to calm down, trying to suppress the unease that surged within him. "Who are you? Why are you telling me this?" He tried to sound calm, but in reality, his heart was churning like a storm.
The voice on the other end of the line continued coldly, "I just want to tell you that every step you take is under Black Tiger's surveillance. He's very interested in you." Before the words were finished, a sneer of contempt was heard, "In fact, your little trick can't be hidden from him at all."
"I was wondering if you were also related to him?" Yang Cheng suppressed his panic and tried to fight back. The other party's tone made him feel extremely uneasy, as if he was in a vortex from which he could not escape.
"I have no connection with Black Tiger," the other party's tone became slightly more serious, "but I hope you can listen to my advice. It's best not to participate in tonight's transaction."
Yang Cheng's heartbeat was like thunder, and the image of Hei Hu's cold and ruthless eyes flashed through his mind again and again. "Why?" he asked, his voice unconsciously lowering.
"Because this isn't an ordinary transaction, you'll face an unbearable price." There was a hint of urgency in the other party's tone. "Black Tiger has laid a tight net. If you fall into his trap, the consequences will be dire."
Yang Cheng suddenly felt uneasy. He knew Black Tiger's abilities and resources, and he couldn't help but doubt his own judgment. Was he truly mistaken? Was that transaction truly just a simple sale?
"Should I believe you?" He clutched his phone tightly, his mind flashing back to the past between him and Hei Hu. The relationship between the two was complex and subtle, and Yang Cheng couldn't help but feel suspicious.
"Whether you believe it or not is not important," the other party said calmly. "What's important is to save yourself. I will give you a way out, but you must act immediately."
"A way out? What do you mean?" Yang Cheng was filled with doubts. The other party's words made him feel even more confused, as if he was standing in front of a dark, bottomless tunnel, and he had no idea where it led.
"Go find a man named Li Yang right away. He will tell you what to do." The other party said in a low voice, seemed unwilling to say anything more, and then hung up the phone.
Yang Cheng sat on the sofa, stunned, his mind still resonating with the words just now. He had no idea who Li Yang was, nor did he know what kind of turnaround this person would bring him. But he knew that if he didn't take action, he might really be caught in the Black Tiger's network, and it would be difficult to escape.
"Li Yang..." He whispered the name, wondering if he could trust this stranger. Yang Cheng stood up, feeling slightly uneasy, but for survival, he had no choice.
He began searching for information about Li Yang on his phone, trying to find more clues. With every tap of the screen, his anxiety grew.
"Who is this person?" he muttered to himself. The light from the flickering screen in front of his eyes seemed to become dazzling, as if mocking his ignorance and fragility.
As time went by, Yang Cheng's heart grew heavier. The shadow of Black Tiger still lingered in his mind, the invisible pressure nearly suffocating him. He kept rethinking his previous decision and began to doubt his judgment, wondering if he should have participated in this transaction.
At this moment, his phone rang again, interrupting his thoughts. Looking at the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen, Yang Cheng's heart was filled with nervousness, and his palms began to sweat. After hesitating for a moment, he answered the call.
"Yang Cheng, it's me, Li Yang." The voice on the other end of the phone was crisp and clear, revealing a strong sense of confidence.
"Who are you?" Yang Cheng forced himself to remain calm and tried to make his voice sound steady.
"We're running out of time. I heard you were preparing a deal with Black Tiger." Li Yang's voice was filled with urgency. "We must meet as soon as possible."
"How do you know?" Yang Cheng was full of doubts, but more of it was an inevitable fear.
"I have my own channels," Li Yang said without hesitation. "I know you're in danger in this game, so I have to warn you. Black Tiger won't let go of anyone who might threaten his interests."
"How can you help me?" Yang Cheng asked, full of doubts about Li Yang's true intentions.
"I'll tell you some details about Black Tiger and how to avoid his pursuit." Li Yang's voice remained firm, "But we must meet as soon as possible to ensure your safety."
"Where shall we meet?" Yang Cheng asked. Although he was filled with anxiety, he knew that he had no way out.
"At the cafe in the old street, ten minutes later." Li Yang quickly gave the address, his tone full of urgency.
"I understand." Yang Cheng agreed and hung up the phone, but he couldn't calm down.
He quickly put on his coat and gathered his thoughts, feeling a vague sense of unease. Whether Li Yang was a good person or not, Yang Cheng couldn't quite decide. He knew he had to take the risk and meet this man. After all, the deal with Black Tiger was getting closer, and time was running out.