noffsinger Chapter 215 You have no choice
Chapter 215 You have no choice
As the knocking outside intensified, Su Yiran was so anxious that tears were almost welling up in her eyes.
The old man patted her hand, took her hand, and led her to her room. He woke up his sleeping granddaughter, pushed open the wooden cabinet, and found a small, one-square-meter hidden compartment that could accommodate one or two people.
She gestured for Su Yiran to go inside.
"Thank you."
The old man moved the wooden cabinet back to its original position before going out to open the door.
Su Yiran was in the hidden compartment and had no idea what was happening outside. She only knew that she could hear footsteps and heard them rummaging through the cabinet. Her heart was in her throat.
Fortunately, they left after searching.
The old man helped the person out and tentatively asked, "Who are they?"
"you……"
Su Yiran looked at the old man, "You actually know how to say that..."
"People from your country who did business here before would say a few words."
The old man explained, "I think those people are hard to get along with. Do you have a grudge against them?"
Su Yiran bit her lip and nodded, "Yes, I ran away. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
"It's alright. It's normal to have one or two enemies when you're traveling."
The old man asked, "So what are your plans?"
Su Yiran asked, "Do you have a cell phone? I'd like to make a call."
The old man shook his head, "No one in our village has a cell phone, but the village next door does."
"how far?"
"far away."
Upon hearing this, Su Yiran's heart sank.
With inconvenient transportation and poor security here, and Federico still here, is there really no way for her to leave?
The old man treated her very well. His family wasn't wealthy, but considering she was pregnant, they knew she couldn't have meat at every meal, but the food was considered quite good for the local area.
The idea of going to school is not implemented here. The little sister either goes out to play or helps with farm work at home.
Su Yiran couldn't trouble the old man for too long, so she almost always went out to gather information after dark, because she didn't dare to go out during the day. Her skin color was too noticeable, and Federico's people often lingered in the vicinity. If she went out, she would most likely run into them.
If Federico knew that the old man had taken her in, given his personality, who knows what he might do.
After making inquiries over the past few days, she discovered that there was a small shop in the village with a public telephone.
As usual, Su Yiran went out after dark.
After dark, every household closes its doors and windows, except for the small shop.
Su Yiran borrowed some local currency from the old man, handed it to the shop owner, and made a phone call.
"People are there!"
As soon as the call connected, Su Yiran heard the voice, turned around to look at the person, and without thinking of anything else, took off running.
"Miss Su!"
The people behind her kept chasing her until they cornered Su Yiran.
“You’re all following Federico just for money. If you pretend you didn’t see me today, I guarantee I’ll give you as much as you want, how about it?”
The two men looked at each other and said, "Miss Su, Mr. Federer is very angry right now. Please come back with us."
"..."
Su Yiran frowned, looked at the two people in front of her, and took a deep breath. "Okay, take me to see him."
"Please."
"..."
Su Yiran carefully protected the baby in her belly and slowly walked towards them. In an instant, she took off running.
These days, she's become incredibly familiar with the roads around here.
"What about people?!"
The two turned a corner and then lost sight of the person.
"She couldn't have gone far. She contacted Mr. Federer and said that Miss Su was still here."
"Yes."
On the other side, she listened to the sounds outside through the door, her mind still unsettled. She took a breath and forced herself to calm down.
Federico's men have found her; she can no longer go back to the old man's place.
Su Yiran hid in the abandoned house all night, her heart pounding as she listened to the sounds outside.
She called Gu Yanli last night; she wondered if he had noticed anything amiss with the phone number.
Su Yiran faintly heard crying.
As dawn broke, the crying grew louder.
It feels somewhat familiar.
"Little sister?"
Su Yiran peeked through the crack in the door at the figure running past outside.
is her.
Could it be that something happened to the old man?
The more Su Yiran thought about it, the more she felt that something had happened to her.
Could it be that Federico has already found the old man's side?
Ah!
Su Yiran chuckled softly.
Using the elderly and children to threaten him is something Federico does in a shady way.
She couldn't be ungrateful because the other party had treated her well.
"younger sister."
Su Yiran pushed open the door and went out, calling down her little sister who was running over crying.
"elder sister?"
The little girl burst into tears the moment she heard the voice and saw Su Yiran.
“Where did you go last night? A lot of people came to the house, and Grandma told me to run out and look for you.”
After spending the last few days together, Su Yiran was able to understand the general meaning.
She held her little sister's hand and said, "Don't be afraid, we'll go back to Grandma now."
"Do not……"
The little girl shook her head, "Grandma told you not to go back, they're very fierce, I'm so scared..."
"..."
The old man was trying to protect her.
They were just strangers who met by chance, yet she went to such lengths for her.
"Could you do me a favor, little sister...?"
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The old man's living conditions are alright. Although the house is small, it can keep out the wind and rain. There are some houses in the village that are just thatched houses, which cannot withstand strong winds and rain.
Since Federico chose to bring her to this area, it means that this place is already within his sphere of influence.
This area is remote and underdeveloped, making it the easiest to control.
Su Yiran walked back alone, looked at her subordinates guarding the door, and pushed the door open with a cold face.
What came into view was Federico.
"Miss Su, you are really capable. You managed to come out with such a big belly. I am truly impressed."
Su Yiran sneered, "If it weren't for you, would I be living a life of constant displacement and fear? Federico, are you just too idle, always picking on me?"
What's so good about Gu Yanli?
Federico looked at her. "What he can give you, I can give you too. Why won't you stay by my side?"
"Don't you think what you're saying is ridiculous?" Su Yiran curled her lips. "Gu Yanli is Gu Yanli, and you are you. You can't compare to him in any way."
"..."
Federico's gaze fell on Su Yiran, his brows furrowed, he sighed, stood up and took her hand, "Your current condition is not suitable for traveling. Come back with me, there is a doctor at home."
"If you really care about me, call Gu Yanli right now."
"...Impossible, don't even think about it."
"I can't go back with you."
"You have no choice!"
Federer narrowed his eyes. "If you don't want anything to happen to your Uncle Zhong, I'll give you one last chance to choose: go back or not?"
"..."
Su Yiran met his eyes.