noffsinger Chapter 258 Ambush in the Rainy Night
Chapter 258 Ambush in the Rainy Night
As night fell, Lin Chuyue's black sedan slowly drove into a suburban resort. Far from the city, surrounded by lush trees, the faint chirping of insects could be heard. The streetlights outside the resort flickered on and off, casting a dim, yellowish glow on the wet asphalt, the air thick with the damp scent of pre-rain.
Li Zhanchuan leaned back quietly in his chair, his long fingers tapping lightly on his knees, his gaze steady, seemingly unconcerned about the danger lurking in the shadows. Lin Chuyue sat beside him, her gaze calmly fixed on the scenery outside the window, her expression composed, as if completely unaware of the impending "hunt."
But the atmosphere inside the car had quietly frozen.
The convoy slowly drove into the villa's gate, and the surrounding scenery gradually became quiet. The villa lights shone faintly in the distance, but in the shadows on both sides of the road, there seemed to be some kind of danger lurking.
Suddenly, the driver's deep voice came through the car's communication device: "Ms. Lin, the road ahead is blocked."
Lin Chuyue slowly raised her eyes, her tone calm and composed: "What's going on?"
"We just received news that this area of the resort is closed to traffic due to a sudden rainstorm warning." The driver's voice carried an unusual seriousness.
"Oh?" Lin Chuyue chuckled softly, her tone tinged with amusement. "It seems... our gathering tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful."
Li Zhanchuan's eyes darkened, and he lightly tapped the armrest of his seat with his fingers. His voice was low and hoarse: "Shen Fang's men are already in ambush."
"Yes." Lin Chuyue smiled slightly, her gaze calm and composed.
The convoy stopped in an open area halfway up the mountain. Lin Chuyue opened the car door, her high heels clicking crisply on the damp stone slabs. She slowly raised her eyes, looking at the dark forest in the distance, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Since the hunters have already set the trap, let's cooperate."
Li Zhanchuan walked to her side, tilted his head slightly, and whispered, "Are you confident?"
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly, a hint of coldness in her eyes: "This game should end now."
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The hunter becomes the hunter
A gentle night breeze rustled the leaves in the woods, carrying the damp scent of earth. All around was pitch black, save for the occasional flash of light illuminating the indistinct figures along the roadside.
"Miss Lin, this way please." A man in a black suit stepped forward, bowed slightly, and spoke respectfully.
Lin Chuyue glanced at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and slowly took a step forward. Li Zhanchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze coldly sweeping over the man's wrist—there was a faintly visible tattoo there, the very mark that only Shen Fang's men would have.
It seems tonight's drama is more interesting than I expected.
The two followed the man through a path toward the inner courtyard of the manor. However, as soon as they stepped into the courtyard, the lights suddenly went out, plunging the entire courtyard into darkness.
Immediately afterwards, several dark figures rapidly approached, a flash of cold light in the night, the sharp blades reflecting a faint glow!
Lin Chuyue's eyes turned cold, and she dodged the incoming dagger by sidestepping. At the same time, a long, strong arm suddenly grabbed her waist and pulled her into an embrace!
Li Zhanchuan kicked the nearest man in black with ruthless force, knocking him to the ground! His eyes were cold, and he exuded a dangerous aura, like a wild beast that had been completely enraged.
"Make your move." Li Zhanchuan ordered in a low voice. The moment his words fell, the bodyguards who had been lying in ambush in the shadows quickly appeared, weapons in hand, and engaged in fierce combat with the men in black!
Lin Chuyue raised her hand to block an attack from a man in black, seized the weapon from him, and with a flick of her wrist, the sharp blade drew an arc in the night, heading straight for the man's throat!
"Ah—" the man in black cried out in pain and staggered backward.
In just a few seconds, the situation was completely reversed!
Shen Fang's ambush was actually turned around and trapped by Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan!
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Shen Fang's fury
Meanwhile, in the monitoring room of the villa in the distance, Shen Fang was coldly watching all of this through the monitor.
"What's going on?!" Her voice was cold and sharp, with a hint of anger.
Her original plan was a perfect ambush, to make Lin Chuyue disappear completely tonight. But now, things have developed entirely beyond her control!
"Madam, Li Zhanchuan was prepared; his men are lying in ambush all around!" the assistant reported nervously. "Our men have been counter-surrounded..."
"Useless!" Shen Fang slammed the wine glass on the table to the ground, the bright red liquid splashing onto the carpet, looking as glaring as blood.
She clenched her fists tightly, her face terribly grim.
Lin Chuyue... just how many more cards do you have up your sleeve?!
Her eyes were fixed on the monitor screen, her chest heaving violently, and her nails dug deeply into her palms.
She lost again this time?!
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The Final Battle
Inside the courtyard, the battle was nearing its end. The men in black collapsed one after another, groaning in pain. Li Zhanchuan coldly glanced at the fallen men, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips.
"Shen Fang is nothing special."
Lin Chuyue gently smoothed her sleeves, her gaze calmly fixed on the distant villa, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Now, it's her turn."
She walked slowly toward the villa, each step a step in the rhythm of victory.