Mo Yan in the Book 146 - 150

 

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146 As long as it’s you: 

In the city park, a good-looking couple strolled along beside the artificial lake. The man was handsome and elegant, and the woman looked sweet and charming framed by the beautiful landscape.

‘Xu-ge, have things settled down in the company?’ Mo Yan asked Chu Jinxu anxiously.

‘Yes, it was just a little trouble.’ He said before asking, ‘Who went with you to the airport.’

‘Er…’ Mo Yan stalled, trying to not to look directly at him.

Jinxu closed his eyes, not wanting to show her his blood thirsty anger. (Zuben: Impotent, this anger is)

‘They did, didn’t they?’

He had deduced that the cause of the crash of the share prices of one of their subsidiaries was caused by them. However, there was no need to tell Yan-yan about this, he didn’t want her to worry.

Suddenly, Jinxu felt as though they were being watched. He looked around, searching for who might be watching, but he couldn’t find anyone. He looked down at his phone, there was a message that made him frown.

‘What’s wrong? Is something wrong in your company?’ Mo Yan asked, seeing his frown.

‘Someone is following us. They are watching you.’

‘But I don’t see anyone.’ She said trying to look around. Jinxu stopped her.

‘Don’t look around, or they will know that you know. I think it’s them. When we met at the coffee shop, I felt that someone was following you. I asked someone to investigate, but they couldn’t be identified. You must be under protective surveillance.’

‘They are watching me?!’ She was angry.

‘Don’t be angry. We have to think about how to escape from under their noses. Did you bring your passport?’

Mo Yan eyes brightened with excitement as she reaching into her handbag and handed the passport to him.

‘They mentioned that they were all going to B City to attend a banquet to celebrate the completion of some construction in a few days. I think it would be a good time’

‘They would leave someone with you.’ Jinxu said.

‘I have my own ways. Next, we should…’

From the distance, it appeared that the pair was chatting happily.

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‘Where did you go to play today, Yan’er?’ Mu Zeyuan asked as she walked into the living room.

He was sitting on the sofa with his long leg crossed.

He held his hand out to her, and she took it as she settled onto his lap.

‘I went to the city park with Xu-ge. Many places have changed since he was last in the country.’

‘But, you’ve never taken me out…’ he said sadly as he stroked her hair.

Mo Yan blinked at his green eyes innocently, ‘You’re an important man. You have no time.’

‘As long as it’s you, I’m free anytime.’ He said holding her gaze.

Mo Yan suddenly felt as though they were they only two in the world. Her heart beat loudly in her chest.

She rested her head on his chest, as she replied, ‘Okay.’

He looked down at her dotingly as she played with the buttons on his shirt. He stroked her hair, and took a deep sniff of her scent. It made him relax, and he savoured the rare quiet moment together.

 

147 Do you miss me?

Time flew and the day that the men were going away arrived.

As they filed out of the apartment, Situ Yi looked back at her, ‘Are you sure you don’t want to come with us?’ (Zuben: Why the hell is the miracle doctor going to a party like this?)

‘No, I’ll take this time to rest and relax.’ She said flirtatiously.

‘Okay. I hope you would be eagerly waiting for us to return.’ Gong Qiye said, kissing her.

Mo Yan’s heart thumbed, but she smiled, ‘Of course. I will be counting the days.’

She didn’t relax when they left until Chu Jinxu called.

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On the private plane, the luxurious décor set off the extraordinary identity of the men. (Zuben:😒)

‘Are you sure Yan’er will chose these days?’ Ye Hanyu asked, his face tight with tension.

‘If not this time, would it be when we are there?’ Qiye counted.

Xiao Muchen smiled wickedly, ‘Yan’er is too simple, thinking she can escape us like this.’

‘It’s hard to say,’ Muchen said gravely, ‘don’t forget that the has that obtrusive Chu Jinxu by her side.’

‘I should have stayed.’

Situ Yi eyes glowed eerily, ‘She can run away, with out power we can get her back. I’m more interested in knowing how she feels about us.’

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Mo Yan met Jinxu at a restaurant.

‘The banquet will be held tomorrow night. They won’t be able to easily pull away. I will get rid of the people following me first.’ Mo Yan said to Jinxu. ‘What did you want to give me?’

Jinxu quietly handed a passport to her.

‘Lin Yuwei? But it’s my picture? How did you get this?’

‘I know people. The passport is real and it is possible for people who look exactly alike to exist in this world.’ He said flicking her forehead.

‘I’ve got the tickets.’ He said as he handed her an old-style mobile phone surreptitiously, looking around to see their watchers, ‘use this to keep in contact, but you should also use your normal phone from time to time. When we begin, you’ll have to lose your phone.’

Mo Yan suddenly looked nervous.

‘Don’t worry. Everything will be fine.’

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Mo Yan stepped out of the shower stall in a haze of steam. She dressed for bed. She dried her wet hair as she walked around the apartment. She felt empty in the silence. She went to each of their rooms; when she first moved in, the were locked, now their rooms were open for her to come and go as she pleased.

Scenes of sweet times with them flashed through her mind. She looked through photos on her phone. Her slender hands greedily caressed their image. It was their last outing together, Situ Yi made one of their bodyguards take a photo of six of them. She had been completely unaware; in that shot, she looked so attached to them. There was some adoration and sweetness in her eyes.

The phone rang jolting her out of her thoughts, she quickly answered.

‘Hello, what’s up?’

‘Are you missing me, Yan’er?’ Yi’s deep sexy voice was like a bow strumming her heartstrings. Abruptly, her eyes were filled with tears. (Zuben: *rolls eyes* oy vey...)

 

148 Strike First

‘Nah, not really…’ she said petulantly making Yi laugh.

‘Our Yan’er is shy. You’re a little vixen that loves to lie.’ Yi smiled dotingly.

‘I was calling to let you know, we changed flight times, we would be returning the night after tomorrow. We will get home around midnight, so don’t wait up.’

Mo Yan lay on her bed, ‘How come you postponed?’

‘We have somethings to take care of. Feel free to call us, if you miss us. We’ll pick up no matter what.’

Mo Yan, hummed softly before replying, ‘Got it.’

‘It’s late. Go to bed, make sure to dry your hair properly so you don’t catch a cold.’

‘Yeah.’

‘Good night, Yan’er, I miss you. Do you miss me?’

His magnetic voice was so thick with love that she felt she had lost her mind. She quickly replied, ‘Hm, I’m going to bed. Good night.’

She immediately hung up, but she stared at the phone long after, her face was rosy.

Yi had a smile on his face after the call. His eyes had a trace of helpless doting.

‘Hey, what are you up to?’ Muchen asked as he entered. Seeing Yi’s tender smile, he guessed what was up.

‘Dammit, how dare you not wait for us before you called her.’ He said before taking his phone out of his pocked.

Yi stopped him, ‘She said she was tired and was getting into bed.’ (Zuben: Wetin she dey do that she’s tired.)

Muchen glared at him contemptuously before putting away his phone, ‘Did you let her know we’ll be arriving later?’

‘Yes, I don’t want her to be waiting for us stupidly. It would break my heart to see her tired.’ He said softly, but his gaze sharpened as he asked, ‘Anything?’

‘My men said she met up with Chu Jinxu, but there has been no record of tickets being purchased on her ID.’ Muchen replied, studying his phone, ‘They’ll be keeping a close watch on her the next two days. I hope Yan’er doesn’t lie to us…’

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An unfamiliar ringtone pealed in her bag. Mo Yan hesitated before taking out the phone to answer. It was a text from Jinxu: Girlie, don’t forget to throw away your old phone. I’ll be waiting for you at the Nu Mall.

His message jolted her out of her haze, she reached for her phone. There were brief messages of their sweet greetings. A lot of the photos were of her and them. She nestled into bed, remembering all the little times they had gotten along. (Zuben: It would be nice if we were privy to these sweet moments, so we can feel the same way. “Show” not “tell”) There was a bitter sweet trace in melting in her heart. She didn’t know when she started to cry. She looked through the photos remembering the moments. (Zuben: I don’t understand why she has photos of her and them on her phone)

Mo Yan stared at the phone for a time, before setting the phone to reset. For a long time, she didn’t press the ‘OK’ button. Her fingers trembled. She closed her eyes as her tears fell soaking her nightdress. She bit her lips trying to hold back the sobs before giving up and curling up in bed to cry. (Zuben: Why the fuck are you running away then?)

After a long time, her pillow was completely soaked with her tears and her eyes were almost swollen shut.

  

149 Alpha

The Nu Mall was even busier because of an anniversary. A young beautiful woman in a simple white tee and jeans strolled about the mall, popping in and out of shops with only two bags of booty in her hands. Just before 6pm, Mo Yan entered Alpha, a famous brand, which was located on the third floor of the mall. There was a crowd of ladies rushing in trying to get the rarely discounted clothing.

Four men in casual clothes watched Mo Yan from afar looking pained.

‘Shall we follow her in?’

‘We can’t. Nu Mall stores have no back door, we have to stay here. But I don’t understand why such a woman needs so many people to follow her.’ (Zuben: One pair of eyes for each lover)

‘I don’t know, but they have commanded that we follow closely. The Boss is in City B, I’m worried if something goes wrong, I will have a hard time getting in touch with him.’

‘She’s just an ordinary woman, she can’t run faster than us. By the way, Group A said they have gone to eat dinner, and they will come and relieve us after.’

‘Hm, she’s been a while in there. Do women shop this way? She’s gone to so many shops; how can’t she be tired?

‘Who knows. She’s been in there for half an hour now…Oh, she’s out. It looks like she has bought more things.’

‘Let’s go.’ The men began to follow the woman.

But suddenly one of the men murmured, ‘Damn it, that’s not her. They are wearing the same clothes and carrying the same bags.’

Two women of the same stature sauntered down the walk. From behind, they could be twins. But they had gone far.

‘There are two groups, one take the left woman, one take the right woman. Contact Group A, get them to come back. Someone needs to cover the exits.’

‘Understand. Group A: please answer…’

In the corner not far from Alpha, one of the guards’ eyes were focused on the women entering and exiting the shop. He kept looking for Mo Yan. Suddenly a familiar figure emerged with two bags.

‘Yes. Please respond. Another woman coming out of Alpha in the same outfit. She looks a little flustered. Send support as soon as possible.’

‘Group C is on their way. Group A has caught up to the other two.’

Bodyguards in plain clothes walked up to the two women who had walked off earlier and looked at their faces. The women looked panicked.

‘We’re sorry, Miss. We have the wrong person.’

Their figure was similar, but on closer look they didn’t look like Mo Yan at all.

They hurried back to the mall, ‘Neither of them is the target. What about the spotter, any luck?’

‘Group C, please respond…’

‘That one is not, dammit! Go back to the shop and find Miss Mo Yan. Group B, go to the security office and check surveillance videos. I’ll contact the boss…’

 

 

150 Nu Mall

In the glittering ballroom, elegantly dressed guests chatted and toasted. The venue was elegant and luxurious. All the distinguished guests were giants of industry. They were here for the party celebrating the completion of the construction project, but more importantly, the five emperors of the imperial capital were going there.

The men stood in a corner of the room observing the throng. There features were perfect as sculptures. They looked aloof, elegant, merciless and noble. They gave others the feeling that they were separate from mere mortals. They were surrounded by politicians and businessmen, with their wives and beautiful daughters. But their eyes showed displeasure and impatience.

Just then, a tinkling sound emerged from Ye Hanyu’s pocket. He quickly reached for his phone and answered. The voice on the other end of the line trembled in fear as they informed him of what had occurred.

His expression darkened, ‘What a bunch of useless crap. Send out the S team.’ He barked.

Xiao Muchen turned to the crowd with a solicitous smile, ‘I’m sorry, everyone. We have to leave first. But please stay and continue to enjoy yourselves.’

The car that drove them to the private landing strip was a like a bow let loose, it sped through the streets unimpeded because of the special licence plates, the police car about to chase had to stop.

‘Has Yan’er run away?’ Mu Zeyuan asked as he drove, his foot on the accelerator.

‘Yes. But I’m sure she had help from that Chu Jinxu.’ Situ Yi growled. He was so angry.

Muchen was on the phone, ‘Where is the pilot? Bad stomach? Damn it!’

‘Go to the taxiway near the plane. I’ll fly.’ Qiye said coldly. He tapped on his phone to make a call, ‘It’s me. Clear the runway, and set a route from B City to the capital.’

‘Has anyone tried Yan’er?’

‘I had a GPS tracker installed on her phone, but the location is showing that it’s in a movie theatre at the Nu Mall.’ Hanyu spat. His demeanour was no longer elegant, he was coldy angry.

‘A-Chen, get your people to check whether Chu Jinxu or Mo Yan have purchased tickets recently.’

The car drove up to the private plane. The runway was clear and the flight controllers were waiting.

The rushed out of the car and into the place. Gong Qiye rushed to the cockpit and took a seat. He put on the headphones, and contacted the tower,

‘This is E-1068 preparing for take-off.’

‘How long will it take to get back.’ Yi came into the cockpit to ask.

Qiye taxied the plane down the runway and was soon in the air, he set the autopilot on, ‘Two hours. Get them to make sure a car is waiting. We’ll be going after Yan’er first.'

‘Right. I’ve got someone tailing Chu Jinxu, there is a woman like Yan’er with him. But confirmation hasn’t been made yet.’

Yi poured himself a finger of whiskey and drank it in one gulp. The heat flowed into his body, pressing down the chill and uneasiness. 

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