flstandardbreds Chapter 141 No One Disturbs
Chapter 141 No One Disturbs
At this moment, the once bustling street gradually became less crowded. The surroundings grew increasingly quiet, with only the hurried footsteps of the three of them echoing in the air.
"This is clearly different from the path Bi Yue took last time!" Fang Congyi finally couldn't help but murmur. As he spoke, he turned to look at Lu Yan beside him, noticing a look of confusion on his face. Not long ago, they had followed Bi Yue along the path from the backyard to the study, and they knew the route like the back of their hand. Yet, what they saw now was completely different, leaving them filled with confusion and curiosity.
"Maybe we're not going to the study this time?" Lu Yan frowned slightly, his eyes gleaming with a deep and distant light, like the bright stars in the night sky, or like a torch that can penetrate the thick fog, as if to thoroughly understand the truth hidden beneath the surface. He opened his thin lips and spoke slowly. His low and magnetic voice, like the melodious sound of a cello, echoed in the air, mixed with a subtle hint of doubt and uncertainty.
Hearing this, Fang Cong's heart suddenly trembled as if he had been enlightened: Yes! This possibility does exist! Why hadn't I thought of it before? Perhaps it was because his preconceived notions were too strong. After all, his knowledge of this mysterious mansion was pitifully small, and the internal paths he knew were limited to the one leading to the study. Furthermore, since the other party was someone close to Bi Yue, he subconsciously assumed that the destination of this journey would still be that all-too-familiar study. However, after Lu Yan's reminder, Fang Cong suddenly realized that his previous thinking was too simplistic and one-sided.
Thinking of this, Fang Congyi couldn't help but gently shake his head. The movement was so gentle that it seemed like a breeze blowing through the treetops, but deep down, he was already stirring up a storm. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a helpless smile. This smile was like a lonely, twinkling cold star in the night sky, weak and desolate.
At this moment, he silently blamed himself in his heart, and regret surged like a tide. "How could I be so reckless and thoughtless?" he muttered to himself. "Why didn't I think about other possible situations beforehand?" He knew that it was because of his impulsiveness and negligence that he had found himself in such a difficult situation.
At the same time, Fang Congyi couldn't help but lament. He realized that people are often constrained by preconceived notions and past experiences, their minds like caged birds, unable to break free and explore seemingly obvious yet overlooked possibilities. These imprisoned ideas sometimes become stumbling blocks to progress.
At that moment, Fang Congyi and Lu Yan, like two ghosts, silently followed the two men not far ahead. Their footsteps were as light as falling snow, making almost no sound; their eyes were as sharp as hawks, locked tightly on their target, not daring to relax for a moment. They were so focused that even their breathing became cautious, fearing that a single careless move would disturb the tranquility and alert the other party.
Like two cunning foxes, they skillfully controlled the delicate distance between them, neither too close nor too far. This distance seemed to have been carefully measured, not an inch more nor less, just enough to allow them to keep a close eye on their target and not lose sight of each other, while at the same time carefully maintaining a safe distance to avoid inadvertently exposing their whereabouts by getting too close.
In this world drenched in inky darkness, they were like rivals, testing each other, secretly competing in the endless darkness. Every step felt like treading on thin ice, a single misstep could lead to a plunge into an abyss of no return. The air around them seemed to solidify, its weight so heavy and oppressive it was almost suffocating. The suffocating tension was like a dense, invisible net, tightly enveloping them.
At this moment, Fang Congyi and Lu Yan's nerves were stretched to the limit, like a bowstring at full strength, ready to respond to any unexpected situation at any moment. They were completely focused, not daring to lose focus or neglect for a moment. Even the slightest movement—the gentle sound of a leaf falling to the ground, the inadvertent flutter of a bug in the grass—could easily become the fuse that ignited this thrilling chase.
However, in Fang Congyi's mind, all kinds of thoughts surged like the sea at high tide, one wave after another, seemingly never stopping. These thoughts intertwined and collided with each other, making her feel a little overwhelmed for a while.
But at this moment, the unthinkable happened without warning—the two figures ahead, who had been moving steadily forward, suddenly stopped dead in their tracks, as if under a spell! This sudden change was like a bolt from the blue, striking Fang Congyi's heart. Instantly, she felt her heart leap, as if it were about to burst out of her throat. If she and Lu Yan weren't in a spirit state, freely moving between any objects without hindrance, then there was no doubt that a thrilling rear-end collision would have been inevitable!
In a flash, just as Bi Yue's confidants came to a screeching halt, Bi Yaoyao and her servant, as if in sync, halted their progress almost simultaneously. Bi Yaoyao, with her graceful figure and elegant demeanor, slowly turned with unwavering grace. Her graceful movements were like a blooming flower swaying gently in the breeze, a breathtaking sight. A faint, almost imperceptible smile graced her beautiful face, creating a feeling of spring breeze. However, a closer look revealed a subtle, undeniable majesty in her luminous, star-like eyes, one that threatened to lose sight of them. She turned her head slightly and whispered to Xiaohong, the maid standing beside her, "You go back first. Remember, don't talk nonsense to avoid unnecessary trouble." After that, she patted Xiaohong's shoulder gently, as if to give her encouragement and comfort.