Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 625: Show you a big treasure! (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
Taking in the whole scene, a strange look flashed in Mao Lilan's beautiful eyes.

Nakamichi Hezhi's deliberately evasive attitude, trembling voice, and terrified expression all made her more certain that the black package in the other party's hand must contain a vital secret, and it might even be the key clue that she and her boyfriend were looking for.

Thinking of this, Mao Lilan glanced at Bai Ye beside her without leaving any trace. Then, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a seemingly harmless smile, but her tone was filled with a subtle inquiry: "Uncle Nakamichi, you treasure this thing so much, could it be that it is a rare treasure, or is it hiding some great secret?"

"I don't know, can Bai Ye and I see it for ourselves?"

At this point, she paused and added, "We are just a little curious, there is no other intention."

As she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Nakamichi and Zhi, not missing any changes in expression that flashed across the other's face.

Hearing this, Nakamichi Kazushi's face instantly turned extremely ugly, turning pale and blue, and cold sweat oozed out of his forehead. Under the flickering light of the fireworks, it flashed a strange and cold light, like pearls hiding fear. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something to evade the question, but his throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible big hand, and he was so dry that he couldn't make a sound.

It was impossible for him to show Mao Lilan and Bai Ye what was in the black package in his hand, and he didn't dare to do such a thing.

After all, others don’t know what is in the package, but as the owner, how could he not know?
That thing is enough to send him to prison from which there is no escape!
How dare he let Mao Lilan and Bai Ye see such a deadly thing!
In this awkward and tense silence, a deafening cry suddenly broke out from the crowd nearby. It turned out that the fireworks show had entered its most exciting climax.

Colorful fireworks bloomed one after another in the night sky, pouring down like a dreamy waterfall of fireworks, decorating the whole world like a dream, so beautiful that it is breathtaking.

However, this extremely gorgeous scenery did not alleviate the fear and anxiety in Zhongdao and Zhi's hearts at all, nor could it ease the tense and explosive atmosphere at the scene. Instead, it made the depressing atmosphere even stronger, as if the air was frozen.

Bai Ye raised his eyebrows slightly and took a step forward calmly. He still had that relaxed smile on his face, but his eyes were like a sharp steel knife, staring closely at Zhongdao Hezhi, not missing any of his subtle movements or any fleeting changes in his expression: "Uncle Zhongdao, please don't keep us in suspense. We are all acquaintances, not strangers, just let us take a look!"

His tone was half joking and half serious, sounding friendly and easy-going, but it invisibly exerted an irresistible pressure on Zhongdao Hezhi, making Zhongdao Hezhi increasingly uneasy.

Nakamichi Kazushi's Adam's apple rolled up and down, he swallowed hard, his eyes wandering, trying to find a chance to catch his breath around him.

His lips opened and closed slightly, but only a few unclear syllables came out, as if all his confidence had been drained away and he couldn't utter a complete word.

At this moment, his forehead was covered with dense beads of sweat, reflecting panic and fear in the flickering light of the fireworks.

"I...this isn't really anything worth seeing. It's just some personal stuff. You kids won't be interested in it."

Nakamichi Kazushi finally managed to squeeze out a few words, but his voice was obviously trembling, revealing panic and anxiety that was difficult to conceal.

As he spoke, he subconsciously held the package in his hand tighter against his chest.

"Okay, I have something urgent to do, so I'm leaving now."

Before he finished speaking, he hugged the package tightly as if it was his own life and tried to force his way past the two of them. His steps were hurried and hurried, like a wild animal eager to escape from a trap, and every step revealed desperation and struggle.

Mao Lilan saw this and reacted quickly. She immediately moved sideways to block his way. The smile on her face was still bright, but her tone became serious and firm: "Uncle Nakamichi, your reaction makes us even more curious. Please satisfy our curiosity."

Of course she knew that her actions were somewhat willful and unreasonable, and would easily disgust her elder Zhongdao Hezhi.

But she cared more about what was in the package than her image.

After all, anyone who saw Nakamichi Kazushi's panicked look would know that he was up to something. The things in the package must be hiding some unspeakable secret, and it might be closely related to some huge crisis.

Thinking of this, her eyes became extremely firm and sharp, like the stars in the cold night, completely different from her previous innocent appearance.

At this moment, she exuded an aura that could not be ignored, as if declaring that she would never let go of this opportunity to find out the truth and would not give up until she achieved her goal.

"Yes!" Bai Ye stretched out the ending of the tone, the smile on his face was still warm and gentle, but there was a hint of inquiry in the depths of his eyes, as if he wanted to see through Zhongdao Hezhi's thoughts, "No matter how ordinary something is, it becomes extraordinary if you protect it so carefully."

He tilted his head slightly and looked at Zhongdao Hezhi seemingly casually, but that posture brought invisible pressure to the other party.

"And if this package is really important, maybe we can help you keep it."

Bai Ye continued, with a hint of teasing in his voice, but his serious eyes made it impossible to ignore the deep meaning in his words.

After saying that, he took a step forward and stood side by side with Mao Li Ran. The two of them seemed to have built a solid line of defense, completely blocking Nakamichi Hezhi's retreat.

Nakamichi Kazushi was trapped in the middle by the two men, his face was pale and red, and beads of sweat on his forehead kept rolling down like beads that had broken off a string. His hands were trembling slightly due to excessive force, and the knuckles of his fingers that were tightly clenched around the package were white. He looked like a trapped animal in a desperate situation, his eyes full of fear and despair.

Suddenly, as if he thought of something, he took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and forced out a smile that was uglier than crying: "Oh, you two kids are so curious. It's actually nothing big. It's just a surprise gift I prepared for my fiancée. I wanted to give her a surprise after the fireworks display, so I treasure it so much. I'm afraid that you will see it in advance and ruin the surprise. Don't think too much about it." As he spoke, he patted the package as if he was relaxed, trying to make his lie sound more believable. However, his slightly trembling fingertips still exposed his inner nervousness.

Mao Lilan and Bai Ye looked at each other and saw suspicion in each other's eyes.

Bai Ye chuckled, and his laughter was full of confidence that he knew everything: "Uncle Zhongdao, if you want to give Auntie a surprise, then you have to let us see it. Maybe we can give you some ideas on how to surprise Auntie even more."

His tone was still relaxed and casual, as if he was just chatting about family matters, but his unyielding attitude was like a sharp sword, making Nakamichi Hezhi's face even uglier.

Mao Lilan also stepped forward, blocking the direction where Nakamichi and Zhi might escape, and her tone was concerned but sharp: "Yes, Uncle Nakamichi, we really want to help you make this surprise perfect. Just think about it, one more person and one more idea, maybe the suggestions we give can move Auntie to tears of happiness. You see, we are so enthusiastic, don't refuse it anymore."

There was a sweet smile on her lips, but her eyes were like accurate detectors, not missing any subtle changes in expression on Nakamichi and Zhi's face.

Nakamichi Kazushi's Adam's apple rolled up and down violently, and he swallowed hard. His eyes were lingering, like a frightened bird, he looked around in panic, trying to find a chance to escape.

"This... this, really, is not necessary. I appreciate your kindness. But the way young people think is very different from that of us older people. I am really worried that I will end up messing things up."

His voice became increasingly drier, like sandpaper rubbing against his chest, revealing the powerlessness and fear beneath his forced calmness; every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Ta Tata..."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded nearby, and the sound was like dense drumbeats, beating on everyone's hearts. Nakamichi Kazushi's pupils shrank suddenly, and like a frightened beast, he subconsciously hugged the package in his hand tighter, as if it was his last straw.

Mao Lilan keenly caught this subtle but crucial detail. She followed the direction of Nakamichi Kazushi's terrified and wandering gaze, and saw several staff members hurriedly carrying boxes of spare fireworks props. They walked hurriedly and looked focused, not noticing the tense confrontation here at all.

She turned her head, still with a gentle smile on her face, but underneath that smile, her tone was a little more determined and inquiring, "Uncle Zhongdao, look at you, even the staff moving things can make you so nervous. It seems that the surprise in this package is really extraordinary, far more special than we imagined."

Nakamichi Kazushi's lips trembled slightly uncontrollably, and he stammered, "I... I am..."

His words seemed to be strangled by an invisible and powerful hand. No matter how hard he tried, those words of explanation could not be uttered completely. They could only turn into broken syllables and dissipate in the tense air.

Just as he was racking his brains and thinking of some clever excuse to trick Mao Lilan and Bai Ye, the loud and passionate voice of the owner of a shop not far away suddenly rang out: "Next, we will invite a lucky couple here to come on stage and participate in our specially prepared fireworks wishing session! The lucky couple will receive a luxurious couple package provided by our store, as well as an exclusive fireworks custom blessing! Let your love be eternally frozen in the fireworks tonight!"

This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, and the crowd instantly became excited. Everyone was whispering to each other, their eyes full of anticipation and curiosity, and they were eagerly guessing who would be the lucky couple.

The cheers and heated discussions intertwined one after another, like a surging wave, pushing the atmosphere on the scene to another climax.

Hearing this noisy announcement, Zhongdao Hezhi seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw in a dark and desperate situation. A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes. He raised his head suddenly and said very quickly: "Look, look, this is such a good opportunity, maybe you two can be selected! Go and try, don't waste your time here, young people should not miss this kind of romantic link!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed forcefully in the direction of the stage, trying to divert the two people's attention with this seemingly enthusiastic gesture so that he could find a chance to escape.

Mao Lilan pursed her pink lips, and a hint of excitement flashed in her beautiful eyes.

After all, what girl wouldn't be longing for the romantic part of making a wish with fireworks? But in the end, reason prevailed over emotion, and she chose to shake her head and rejected Nakamichi Kazushi's proposal, "Uncle Nakamichi, it's not too late to join in the fireworks wishing later, but if you miss this surprise, you don't know when you will get it. We want to help you with some advice now."

Although her tone was gentle, it was extremely firm and she was determined to achieve her goal.

Bai Ye also echoed: "That's right, Uncle Zhongdao, please don't refuse anymore. If you really don't want to, we won't look at the contents first, but you can give us a rough idea, right?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his seemingly casual words were like sharp flying knives, exerting invisible pressure on Zhongdao Hezhi, leaving him nowhere to escape.

The smile on Nakamichi Kazushi's face froze instantly, and a trace of despair flashed in his eyes, which was the emptiness and helplessness after hope was shattered.

His knuckles turned white from excessive tension, and sweat even seeped out from between his fingers, leaving a small dark stain on the outer cover of the package.

The people around were still immersed in the excitement of the fireworks wishing session, and from time to time they would burst into noise, but this lively scene formed a sharp contrast with the small circle they were in. The atmosphere became increasingly tense and depressing, as if the air had been compressed to the extreme, making it hard to breathe...

"I……"

Nakamichi Kazushi's body trembled slightly, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead again, flashing a strange light under the flickering light of the fireworks. He opened his mouth and was about to argue again, "I..."

At this stalemate, the crowd suddenly burst into exclamations. It turned out that the fireworks display had reached another climax. Huge fireworks exploded in the night sky, pouring down like a dreamy waterfall of fireworks, lighting up the entire sky and reflecting the nervous faces of the crowd...

(End of this chapter)