652: I am not afraid of death

However, for Su Yue, what he wanted to preserve more was Cui Zhuo's life. This person was a crucial balancing point, and to go to Chongming Palace and have a chance to be alone with Mr. Quan, he had to do this.

This was the backup plan Su Yue had meticulously prepared for this father and son. As long as he could capture a sliver of information in this chaos, it would be enough to achieve his goal.

However, the direction this ball took was indeed beyond everyone's expectations. So many people died... Whether it could proceed according to Su Yue's plan next was another matter.

"General Cui?"

Just as Cui Zhuo was hesitating, pondering his next move, Liu Yu's voice pulled him out of his thoughts.

He glared at the detestable young man and the loathsome smile on his face, a surge of anger welling up in his heart.

"What else do you want to say?" Cui Zhuo asked through gritted teeth.

Although he was extremely angry, at this moment, this China diplomat had become his only ally, his only gain in this turmoil. Given Cui Zhuo's nature, he naturally wouldn't easily let go of this hard-won "trophy."

Su Yue saw through this and slowly spoke, "We shouldn't stay here for long."

"If the situation escalates further, I'm afraid it won't be good for anyone."

"In my opinion, it's better to disperse now, so you can report to Mr. Quan as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Cui Zhuo's face grew even gloomier.

Su Yue's words, forcing him to make a choice, also made everyone else present quickly clarify their thoughts.

They knew that leaving as soon as possible was the way to save their lives. If Cui Zhuo had other ideas, they would likely find it difficult to escape.

"Mr. Cui, we will definitely keep this matter a secret!"

"Everyone knows Cui Lin's usual behavior; we believe Commissioner Quan will understand!"

"If the situation escalates, it will only be mutually destructive!"

Everyone echoed, some even with trembling voices. Although fearful, they would firmly execute this decision to survive.

Cui Zhuo was helpless. He glared at the man standing beside his son's corpse with a friendly smile—the culprit behind all of this—and spat out two words through gritted teeth: "Disperse!"

The soldiers hidden in the dark quickly withdrew, and the tightly shut door creaked open.

Seeing this, everyone rushed towards the door. Those who had just been arguing reasonably and making solemn vows seemed to have never said those words, fleeing the place in a hurry.

Soon, everyone was gone.

In the once lively ballroom, only three people remained: Su Yue, Cui Zhuo, and Jiang Chengzai.

Cui Zhuo stared at his son's corpse, unable to look away for a long time. Jiang Chengzai sat in his original spot, staring blankly ahead, his soul lost.

"You should know very well..." Su Yue's voice sounded again, "The current situation is no longer within your control."

"Cui Zhuo, before you go to see Mr. Quan, I have a few words to advise you."

"Your life is now in my hands."

"If you want to live, if you want to make a comeback, you'd best obediently stand on my side."

"Otherwise..." Su Yue smiled slightly and continued, "Although the world is vast, there will be no place for you to settle."

"You understand what I mean, right?"

Cui Zhuo remained silent.

At this moment, Jiang Chengzai spoke, his voice as eerie as a ghost from hell: "Cui Zhuo, you will surely die a miserable death."

He had thought his daughter had finally found happiness and could live a normal life. He never expected Cui Lin to kill her with his own hands!

He yearned for revenge but had no way to act. At this moment, his curse seemed so pale and powerless.

Su Yue couldn't help but sigh. In this struggle, where were the true winners? Everyone was just a piece on the chessboard.

Used by others, yet completely unaware.

This was the tragedy of this matter. For those born in North Korea, it was extremely difficult even to become such a piece...

However, this was also their own doing.

As an outsider, Su Yue didn't want to think too much, nor did he need to.

Half of his goal had been achieved. Next, he just needed to see that Mr. Quan...

Then he could achieve that ultimate goal.

Su Yue had just been curious about that Mr. Quan...

What kind of person was he exactly?

Su Yue had a clear understanding of the current situation. Cui Zhuo, a man who always cherished his life, despite losing his only son Cui Lin, and him dying in such a humiliating and despicable way, had not shown the slightest sign of losing control.

He knew that if he were to attack Liu Yu, this China national, at this moment, his own life would also be numbered. Even if he fled to the ends of the earth, he wouldn't find a place to hide, let alone seek refuge in the complex and ever-changing environment of North Korea.

At this moment, only three people remained in the ballroom, and the atmosphere was extremely heavy.

Finally, it was Jiang Chengzai who broke the dead silence.

"It's all gone..."

"It's all gone..."

"Cui Zhuo, doesn't your heart ache?"

"That was your only son!"

Cui Zhuo turned his head, his gaze coldly shooting towards Jiang Chengzai, who was slumped on the sofa. The gaze was bone-chillingly cold, but it seemed to not affect Jiang Chengzai in the slightest.

"You should understand what Zhang Xiuxian's death means to that gentleman."

Jiang Chengzai's words shifted from accusation to threat. He was not an impulsive person. Unlike the effort he had poured into Cui Lin, at this moment, he seemed more concerned about finding a way out for himself.

Cui Zhuo narrowed his eyes; he understood the hidden meaning in Jiang Chengzai's words.

Zhang Xiuxian was a force Mr. Quan had supported to counterbalance the Cui family; his rapid rise stemmed from this. Zhang Xiuxian's death was undoubtedly a provocation to Mr. Quan.

And Jiang Chengzai seemed to be the key for Cui Zhuo to resolve this matter. At this moment, he was exchanging his own value for a chance at survival.

However, before Cui Zhuo could respond, Jiang Chengzai spoke again.

"You should be clear about the current situation."

"You should also understand that only I can help you escape this predicament."

Jiang Chengzai looked directly at Cui Zhuo, his tone suddenly turning fierce: "But I won't help you! Your son deceived my daughter, he deceived me! He treated us like pawns! Your Cui family will surely face retribution!"

After speaking, he suddenly raised the gun and aimed it at his temple.

"You should go to hell, Cui Zhuo!"

Bang!

A gunshot rang out.

Cui Zhuo was dumbfounded.

"Ah!!!"

A scream echoed in the empty hall.

The one who fired the shot was not Jiang Chengzai, nor was it Cui Zhuo, but Su Yue.

"You don't need to commit suicide."

Su Yue said, "If you die, you won't stop the deal between me and Cui Zhuo."

"I have a way to keep him safe."

Hearing the words of this China diplomat, Liu Yu, Jiang Chengzai's screams became even more piercing.

Su Yue had shot off his finger, and the intense pain, combined with the suppressed feeling in his heart, made Jiang Chengzai unbearable.

These tragic screams made Cui Zhuo lower his head.

Su Yue jumped down from the stage and slowly spoke, "Don't forget your promise to me."

"And don't forget, only I can save your life."

With that, he left the ball without looking back.

At the main gate of the military district, Su Yue saw Xiao Xiao, dressed in a formal gown, waiting there. As soon as Xiao Xiao saw him appear, she turned around and looked at him with a hint of nervousness in her eyes. Their eyes met, and Su Yue gave her a look, nodding slightly. Without needing to say more, they walked together towards the parking lot.

It wasn't until she was in the car that Xiao Xiao could no longer suppress the doubts in her heart: "How did it go?"

Only she knew how nervous she had been just a moment ago. Although the task he had given her was not complicated, and executing it wasn't difficult, if she had made even a tiny mistake during the execution, it would have led to total failure!

If Cui Zhuo had truly died, then the two of them would have died here for no reason, becoming scapegoats...

They wouldn't even have a chance to explain!

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Su Yue started the car and slowly said, "Everything went smoothly."

"However, you must leave North Korea as soon as possible tonight, at least leave Chongming."

"In the next few days, I'm afraid there will be a major storm."

Hearing this, Xiao Xiao first breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned.

"A major storm?"

"What major storm?"

Su Yue explained, "Cui Zhuo has lost his beloved son, and he will never be as weak as he appears now."

"He will definitely find someone to make an example of."

"If he loses even the most basic sense of awe, then he will lose his foundation in North Korea and in Chongming City."

"After all, people like him are not just pursuing power."

Xiao Xiao understood Su Yue's words. She nodded thoughtfully, then asked again.

"Then... who will it be?"

The car was already on its way back to the Chongming Hotel.

Although Xiao Xiao's question was a bit vague, Su Yue easily understood what she meant.

This "who" naturally referred to the person Cui Zhuo was going to make an example of.

Su Yue chuckled and said, "It's very simple, he will target those who were lucky enough to escape the banquet."

"Although they saved their lives, they are destined to be unable to gain a foothold in Chongming City."

"Even if Cui Zhuo doesn't kill them, Mr. Quan will definitely not let them go."

"The powerful Cui Zhuo was still safe after killing Zhang Xiuxian, which must mean he made some promise to Mr. Quan. And if Mr. Quan doesn't kill Cui Zhuo, many things will become confusing."

"This is a country full of terror. To maintain his centralized power and authority, Mr. Quan will surely kill one to warn a hundred..."

"In this matter..."

"Whoever keeps their mouth shut will live longer."

A look of realization flashed across Xiao Xiao's beautiful face, followed by a look of solemnity.

This place... was truly a cruel place.

However, Su Yue did not stop there.

"So you must leave. I will be fine here. Neither Cui Zhuo nor Mr. Quan would dare to touch me."

"But the comrades from the Security Bureau are different."

"There might be a considerable storm here, so it's best for you to leave as soon as possible."

"Jiang Chengzai is not dead yet, you still have a chance to escape."

Xiao Xiao was silent for a moment.

She looked at the man driving the car, and a different kind of thought seemed to well up in her heart.

Suddenly, she spoke.

"Su Yue..."

"Why won't you just admit it?"

"Su Yue, why won't you just admit your identity?"

Hearing this, Su Yue was silent for a moment, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Xiao Xiao, I really didn't see this coming..."

"Su Yue is a fugitive, famous on wanted posters. You would actually fall for such a person?"

"Don't ask me how I see it; I've seen eyes like yours before."

Xiao Xiao was stunned. Su Yue's acting was too superb, making him difficult to fathom.

The current situation made Xiao Xiao deeply doubt the identity of this man.

She stared intently at Liu Yu's eyes, her brows furrowed.

Liu Yu, however, focused on driving and did not meet her gaze.

"You never noticed that there was a hint of something unusual in your eyes."

"You never thought that this matter seemed to be noticed only by me."

"Now it seems, Su Yue, you really know nothing about this..."

"Even if you were disguised, even if you changed your appearance, you never expected such a flaw, did you?"

"Perhaps you didn't even notice it yourself?"

"But you should know in your heart that such an anomaly must have left an impression in your mind."

At this instant, Su Yue's heart tightened sharply.

Xiao Xiao's eyes also became sharp.

What she said at this moment was her trump card, carefully considered.

The car fell silent, with only the roar of the engine and the sound of the tires on the road echoing.

"Why aren't you talking?"

Xiao Xiao chuckled, her tone slightly relaxed, but she said with unusual firmness.

Su Yue also smiled.

"Xiao Xiao, what are you joking about?"

"I'm not some Su Yue."

"Your imagination is quite rich; you could go write detective novels."

Xiao Xiao was stunned, her relaxed mood becoming tense again.

She stared at Su Yue, her tone serious: "Stop pretending!"

"Su Yue! I know it's you!"

"It's just the two of us now, why won't you just admit it!?"

Su Yue smiled wryly: "Admit what? I really am not..."

Xiao Xiao fell silent, a hint of self-doubt rising in her heart.

If it really was Su Yue, even he should show a flaw at this moment.

Previously, there was indeed a black spot on the whites of Su Yue's eyes, but from the current angle, Xiao Xiao couldn't see it at all.

However, no matter what result her words would lead to, they could reveal Su Yue's true identity.

But Su Yue did nothing, merely deflecting the topic lightly and throwing it back at her.

The car continued to drive.

Su Yue spoke, "What you just said, I won't reveal it. Consider it your reward for helping me."

"But after we get back, you must find a way for everyone to leave here."

"Whether it's returning to the country or taking a long-distance trip..."

"You must leave Chongming City within five hours."

"It's about to descend into chaos here."

Facing Su Yue's response, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but frown, her judgment shaken, and this self-doubt made her feel a little awkward.

However, Xiao Xiao had anticipated such a situation might occur. She had imagined countless times what kind of conversation would unfold between them if Su Yue truly stood before her.

She gently closed her eyes, carefully recalling what she was based on, and why she was so certain that Liu Yu was Su Yue.

Was it his expression? Was it his complexion? Or was it his style of doing things?

As she was deep in thought, her brow furrowed tighter and tighter.

"What should I do?"

While Xiao Xiao was racking her brain, a faint ripple stirred in Su Yue's heart.

If it had been before, perhaps Xiao Xiao's probing would have made him nervous.

But now... he could see through Xiao Xiao's lie as soon as he heard it.

Thanks to the System's several enhancements to his physical condition, that small flaw in his eye, like a scar, had long been eliminated. So, even if it existed before, it was now gone without a trace.

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