Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 602 - 447. Who are you thinking about? ()

Chapter 602: 447. Who are you thinking about? (Chapter 1)

When Li Le Wen’s video finally ended, Huangfu Huazhang had already returned to the ruins where Shi Nian had previously disappeared.

The timing was precise down to the minute—exactly five hours plus a fire ordeal—and the entire world was once again shrouded in night.

Only Xia Zuo knew that the five-hour limit wasn’t set by Isee, but by Mr. Tang. From that moment, he understood that Mr. Tang used Li Le Wen for trade, not just as a simple hostage exchange; Mr. Tang always operated with layers upon layers of strategy, with future plans unfolding seamlessly.

So when Li Le Wen’s fire ordeal began, he suddenly turned around and saw Mr. Tang had already changed outfits, realizing that Mr. Tang intended to rescue Shi Nian personally.

Throwing out Li Le Wen—if George was willing to make the trade, then all the better; even if George was unwilling to trade, Mr. Tang still had subsequent plans.

The earth shrouded in darkness seemed finally tranquil at this time. Yet Huangfu Huazhang and Xia Zuo understood that the night only served to conceal the danger, hiding it from the naked eye, rather than signaling the end of danger.

Moreover, being in the darkness, where the danger couldn’t be seen, made it easier to lower one’s guard and make mistakes.

Huangfu Huazhang didn’t bring many people tonight, just Xia Zuo alone. This time, he learned his lesson, leaving Senmu and the main force at the hotel, ensuring Jieyou was secure.

He and Xia Zuo didn’t drive, parking the car far off on the roadside, then walked toward the ruins.

They didn’t use lights or bring even a flashlight.

Huangfu Huazhang, like a keen-sensed Hunter, led Xia Zuo effortlessly through the darkness, finding the ruins.

Once at the spot, they found a broken wall for cover and crouched down. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Xia Zuo couldn’t help but ask, "What’s Mr. Tang’s plan?"

Isn’t the intention to save Miss Shi? Returning here—what’s the point? Does he plan to start anew in searching for clues from this place? That would be a waste of time.

Huangfu Huazhang lightly hummed, "All three disappeared in this area. They don’t have wings; it’s impossible for them to evade our sight. And since all three disappeared, not just one or two; moreover, George absconded with Shi Nian, he himself is injured, Jieyou said Shi Nian seems injured too. Clearly, they can’t have fled far, and no outsider can get in to assist, so the only explanation is—"

Huangfu Huazhang turned to stare at the ruins: "The answer lies beneath these ruins."

Xia Zuo was also suddenly enlightened: "Mr. Tang means there’s a tunnel under these ruins, so the three could vanish without a trace?!"

"Hmph~" Huangfu Huazhang sneered, "These past years, George has been closely imitating me, so his ideal place to detain Shi Nian would certainly be a dungeon. This morning, I feigned cluelessness, then left with you all, to lull him into thinking I truly hadn’t guessed they were right under my feet."

Xia Zuo’s heart was also suddenly fooled, and he clearly understood Mr. Tang’s use of Li Le Wen for trade was essentially to lull George. George would believe Mr. Tang was out of options, resorting to such desperate measures, proving Mr. Tang had no other options.

However, upon realization, Xia Zuo became more anxious: "Since Mr. Tang has come personally, are we just going in to save people? Mr. Tang ought to bring more people!"

Huangfu Huazhang smiled faintly: "Below lies a dungeon; the architecture is definitely narrow. Such combat mimics trench warfare, testing single soldier capabilities; having more people is useless, potentially hindering instead."

As he spoke, he looked afar, swallowing his next words.

Furthermore, George’s intent was clear; what he desires is none other than Huangfu Huazhang’s life. Whether abducting Jieyou or Shi Nian, George doesn’t intend harm upon them. To George, he’s also an exceedingly proud individual, preferring to straightforwardly pursue the final goal within the layout, disliking unnecessary casualties.

Thus, he must play by George’s rules to ensure George won’t, in desperation, harm Shi Nian.

Though Mr. Tang didn’t clearly articulate this, Xia Zuo, who equally understood Mr. Tang’s intentions, exclaimed urgently: "Yet George is evidently calmer than we imagined. Mr. Tang has thrown out Li Le Wen, but he hasn’t compromised."

Huangfu Huazhang merely lightly hummed: "He’s not as calm as you think. Even though he hasn’t made the final trade, his mind teeters on the brink of collapse. Whether he trades or not is irrelevant; all I want is his psychological breakdown."

Huangfu Huazhang raised his head and took a deep breath of the refreshing air: "This is when his heart aches like death. This is the best time to act."

Xia Zuo resolutely stood up, intent on moving ahead of Huangfu Huazhang to lead the charge.

Huangfu Huazhang, however, pulled him back: "Stay put. Your equipment is inadequate; you’ll be discovered upon entering. Stay here for support."

Xia Zuo grew anxious, "Mr. Tang!"

Not doubting Mr. Tang’s prowess, yet as a subordinate, how could he simply watch Mr. Tang go alone?

Moreover, back then... it was due to going solo that subsequent events unfolded.

Huangfu Huazhang merely chuckled lightly, reached out and patted Xia Zuo’s shoulder: "She’s my woman; naturally, it’s my duty to rescue her myself."

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This land, plagued by frequent warfare, has been caught in battles between factions for nearly a century, so any slightly upscale buildings would invariably leave basements underground, serving as air-raid shelters and for self-preservation.

As expected by Huangfu Huazhang, soon the entrance to the tunnel was found under the cover of rubble and broken bricks among the ruins.

Before stepping into the tunnel entrance, Huangfu Huazhang gazed deeply at Xia Zuo: "Keep an eye on the movements on Jieyou’s side."

At this moment, Mr. Tang’s concern was not for his own safety but for the young lady he couldn’t stop worrying about. Xia Zuo felt a surge of warmth in his heart and nodded deeply: "Don’t worry, sir."

Huangfu Huazhang smiled and in the next second, his tall figure silently descended into the tunnel.

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Underneath lay darkness and silence, yet this world, through Huangfu Huazhang’s night vision glasses, became a world where darkness could not penetrate.

Everything was just as he imagined: a narrow corridor, with sounds of underground water seeping from unknown places in the distance, and water droplets tapping on the stones. Tick-tock, tick-tock... vast and long.

Huangfu Huazhang listened intently, and by calculating the echo time, he could roughly estimate the length of the tunnel.

Then he turned his gaze to the sides of the tunnel, using his slender fingers to explore. They were indeed partitioned into small rooms, which could be used as storerooms or dungeons. Each room door had only a small square window, about one foot by one foot. He reached out and felt the iron bars fixed on the window.

Huangfu Huazhang patiently walked stealthily along the wall, using the infrared function of the night vision glasses to search for Shi Nian.

As long as she was here, her body would emit heat, so no matter how deep in the darkness she was, he would be able to find her.

While carefully searching, suddenly, a string of movements appeared near his feet. Then the infrared glasses detected a series of heat sources, scurrying in a panic along the wall.

Turns out, it was mice.

Huangfu Huazhang deliberately stepped on a mouse’s tail. The mouse began to scream heart-wrenchingly, the squeaking sound echoing far in the empty tunnel.

Huangfu Huazhang listened intently, but evidently, such noises did not attract George. This indicated that George might not be in the tunnel at this moment.

Huangfu Huazhang then curled his lips and lifted his foot.

The mouse finally regained its freedom, screeching like a rocket as it fled. Huangfu Huazhang felt a bit more relaxed.

It seems George is indeed deeply hurt by Li Le Wen’s death; perhaps at this moment, he’s hiding in some corner crying. Maybe, that fool might really take advantage of the night’s cover to collect Li Le Wen’s body.

As Huangfu Huazhang’s mind turned slightly, Shi Nian heard the mouse’s heart-wrenching squeak. Suddenly, she got up from the ground, went to the door, and grabbed the iron bars. She listened carefully, then asked: "Who?!"

Huangfu Huazhang heard and couldn’t help but smile slightly.

Indeed, it was his little girl. This tone clearly showed she was still brave and strong, able to deduce someone’s arrival from the mouse’s cries.

He couldn’t help but smile and silently approached her direction, wanting to silently respond to her.

But before he could reach her, she suddenly asked again.

Her voice carried an uncertain quiver, yet that quiver clearly hid anticipation—

"Mr. Tang... is that you?"

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It was as if the tunnel collapsed, and a cold rain suddenly poured down, drenching his head and face.

Huangfu Huazhang quickly stopped in his tracks, breathing deeply in the darkness.

What was she saying?

——Mr. Tang?

In such a dangerous situation, who was she hoping would come to rescue her?!

——Mr. Tang?

Countless thoughts surged in his mind, roaring and rushing. Each strand collided with intense pain in his heart.

Almost instinctively, as Huangfu Huazhang was at his most confused and in pain, his body entered a highly defensive state. He held his breath, and his footsteps became almost silent. By relying solely on human sensory perception, his presence became almost zero.

Shi Nian was deceived too, listening intently for a while longer, then quietly chuckling softly: "I know it’s you, stop hiding. Come out."