I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 137: Did You Use Me as Bait?

"It’s not about being disappointed or not, it’s just absurd and ridiculous," she realized. Clearly, Qiao Qingyu had become bait, a lure to draw out Chen Dandan.

And just moments ago, right when He Xiuyu pulled the trigger, her heart had stopped beating. Up until now, she couldn’t understand how that pistol appeared in He Xiuyu’s hands.

Could it be that he too possessed a space?

But if it had deviated just a centimeter, her life would have been forfeited right there.

What about the duties of a league member and Chapter Three? She was of an age to automatically withdraw from the league in the real world. How could she remember those?

But He Xiuyu had probably exploited the few seconds Chen Dandan hesitated, recalling the duties of a league member in Chapter Three.

It must be said, this man was quite terrifying.

And worthy of being a scientific researcher, everything calculated precisely.

So, should she take this opportunity to propose a divorce?

This opportunity was good. They say opportunities, once lost, cannot be regained.

At that moment, He Xiuyu entered Qiao Qingyu’s room carrying a bowl of hot noodle soup.

He placed the bowl on the table, then turned back to get her chopsticks and pickles, and poured a glass of water.

The noodles looked appealing. He Xiuyu’s hands were not only capable of designing blueprints and manufacturing heavy machinery, but he could also cook a decent meal.

There was a layer of chopped green onions on the noodles and a poached egg nestled on top.

Qiao Qingyu merely glanced briefly at it before shifting her gaze away.

He Xiuyu stood beside her. It would be false to say he didn’t feel guilty. His heart was filled with remorse, but he didn’t know what to say.

That was the only method he had under those circumstances.

He softly began to speak, his voice regaining the gentle and mild manner of his usual self, "Qiao Qingyu, don’t be upset. Eating will help you regulate your body better and calm your emotions."

Qiao Qingyu glanced at the noodles, then raised her head to look at He Xiuyu, who stood by her side, and suddenly asked, "He Xiuyu, what would you have done if you had really killed me by mistake?"

"I would owe you my life."

Qiao Qingyu scoffed, "What, would you kill yourself immediately?" ƒrēenovelkiss.com

He Xiuyu slowly shook his head, his voice firm, "No, I have three important tasks to complete. Once I’ve completed them, I’ll join you."

Qiao Qingyu glared, feeling that He Xiuyu must be a person with high emotional intelligence. At this time, he should have agreed with her.

"He Xiuyu, are you joking? Three important tasks, how many years would that take? Forty years, fifty years, eighty years? Are you joking?"

"Qiao Qingyu, I am not joking with you. Give me twenty years, I will finish what I want to do, and then I will give my life to you," he paused, his voice clear, resolute, and confident, "But, Comrade Qiao Qingyu, this scenario will absolutely not happen, I swear on my life!"

"He Xiuyu, can you not be so confident? When you shoot, if my body moves even a bit, I’ll become your target!" Qiao Qingyu’s voice was getting shrill.

"Qiao Qingyu, Chen Dandan planted explosives at the base of the mountain wall behind you. She has two accomplices who have diesel on them. They will create chaos. Chen Dandan is extremely skilled and will not surrender easily after meeting the person she wants to see, nor will she coerce you.

She will pull the pins out of the two grenades she holds, stuff them into your embrace, and then push you in my direction. Meanwhile, the wall of the warehouse behind you will explode. In such chaos, she will make her escape.

Moreover, at the time, Chen Dandan pressed your numbing acupoint to keep you calm and indeed immobile. That is why I took the opportunity to act during her moment of hesitation."

Qiao Qingyu was stunned.

She couldn’t help standing up, looking at He Xiuyu with a suspicious gaze, "How do you know? Did Chen Dandan confess?"

"She didn’t confess. This is my analysis. But there are indeed explosives under that mountain wall. Chen Dandan had three grenades in total, one of which she threw out to create chaos. She still has two left, so she will definitely use both on you!"

In that instant, Qiao Qingyu’s mind was somewhat chaotic.

She initially thought she was safe, believing that, as a hostage, Chen Dandan would use her until the last moment, and she would find an opportunity to enter her own space.

But now it seems that her death was imminent as soon as Chen Dandan met that woman.

Is that so?

Could He Xiuyu be lying to exonerate himself?

He Xiuyu naturally noticed the thoughts in Qiao Qingyu’s heart. His voice was low and pleasant, "Qiao Qingyu, I always take responsibility for my actions. I’m not trying to exonerate myself, but in that situation, the longer it dragged on, the worse it was for you. Chen Dandan, although she works in the Light Industry Workshop, seems to be extremely familiar with weapons and explosives. The place where you were standing is only a few centimeters away from the fuse of the explosives buried under the mountain wall."

Qiao Qingyu involuntarily widened her eyes.

"Comrade Qiao Qingyu, do not doubt, Chen Dandan will definitely turn you into a human bomb and throw you in my direction," He Xiuyu’s voice also became serious, "By that time, no matter how quick my hands are, it will be too late."

The room suddenly fell into silence.

Annoyed, Qiao Qingyu grabbed a handful of her hair and paced around the room; then, she stood not far from He Xiuyu, frowning and asking in a not-so-friendly tone, "Then let me ask you another question."

"Um, go ahead." At that moment, He Xiuyu’s expression softened a bit, and the hand that was clenched began to relax.

For him, there is a reason behind everything he does. He doesn’t like to explain much, feeling that some things are simple and obvious, not worth wasting words on.

But facing Qiao Qingyu, he had to explain everything. He didn’t want to see indifference and alienation on Qiao Qingyu’s face. If it were not for Qiao Qingyu standing not far from him, he would have definitely let out a long sigh.

After pondering for a moment, Qiao Qingyu seriously asked He Xiuyu, "Did you use me as bait?"

"No," He Xiuyu denied without hesitation, his brows tinged with coldness, "Even if I’m cold and unfeeling, I would not use you, Qiao Qingyu, as bait, and there’s no need to!"

"But you can’t deny that I actually became bait. Would Chen Dandan have come if I wasn’t here?" Qiao Qingyu retorted sarcastically.

"You have a point," He Xiuyu nodded, "I must admit, you indeed served as bait today."

Qiao Qingyu turned her head away, feeling a tightness in her chest.

He Xiuyu continued, "However, from the analysis of the scene, even if you weren’t here, it was still the day she intended to act."