Chapter 188: Chapter 188: If You Are the Bait, I Am the Shield
Xiao Li nodded, "I know how dangerous this is, but don’t worry, I’ll be alright.
I went to look at the bullet outside before, and if I’m not mistaken, this bullet was fired from a handgun.
The range of a handgun is limited, which means Xiao Yan wasn’t far from me today, but even at such a close distance, she missed, indicating that her shooting skills are poor.
After this failed attempt, if she gets another chance to get close to me, she will definitely try to ensure an effective shot by getting even closer, maybe even close combat.
As soon as she appears, I’ll take her down.
Of course, if you could find her before she comes for me, that would be even better."
Qin Zilong was dumbfounded as he listened to Xiao Li’s analysis.
Sister-in-law knows about guns too!
Indeed, remarkable people marry remarkable partners!
Qin’s mother had been silent all along until Xiao Li finished speaking, and only then did she say, "Old Qin, just follow Xiao Li’s plan!"
Qin’s father nodded slightly at Qin’s mother’s words, but Qin Zilong looked at Qin’s mother in shock.
What on earth is going on here?
Qin’s mother agreed because she knew Xiao Li now had the capability to protect herself, and because as a woman, she understood Xiao Li’s desire to protect her children.
If something like this happened to her, she would rather place herself in danger than let the threat continue, endangering her children.
Qin’s father looked at Xiao Li, "Tell us your plan."
Xiao Li nodded, "I want everyone to go into the mountains to search, firstly to increase the chances of finding her.
Secondly, create a gap in the villa’s defense to give Xiao Yan a chance to come to the villa looking for me.
Mom, Xiao Yan is certainly not focusing on me right now. Since it’s dark outside, take the two kids with you when you go and head straight back to the old house!"
Qin’s mother nodded, "Okay, I’ll take the kids soon."
They discussed the details, including who would secretly protect Xiao Li in the villa, and how many people to leave outside to avoid arousing Xiao Yan’s suspicion while giving her a chance to approach the villa.
Throughout the discussion, Qin Zilong was completely bewildered. This was decided just like that?
Is sister-in-law really going to play bait? How careless is this?
Qin Zilong had no idea Xiao Li had been specially trained by Qin Xiao, so to him, letting his frail sister-in-law play bait seemed utterly reckless.
After finalizing the matters, Qin’s father left, Qin’s mother took the children back to the old house overnight, and Qin Zilong immediately pulled out his phone to call Qin Xiao.
At that moment, in Qin Zilong’s eyes, Qin’s father and mother’s images took a nosedive. He thought they were bullying Xiao Li, their daughter-in-law, while Qin Xiao was not home.
In times of trouble, for the sake of the Qin Family’s descendants, they really pushed Xiao Li out as a shield.
Just as Qin Zilong was about to make the call, Xiao Li snatched the phone from behind him.
"You’re planning to call A-Xiao, aren’t you?"
Qin Zilong said, "Sister-in-law, your decision is too unwise. You don’t understand how dangerous it is to face a crazy woman with a gun.
If Second Master knew, he wouldn’t agree."
Xiao Li chuckled softly, "He would agree, even though he’d be very angry, he would agree."
Qin Zilong was taken aback, "How is that possible?"
Qin Zilong knew how much Qin Xiao valued Xiao Li; he thought there was no way Qin Xiao would agree.
Xiao Li didn’t explain much and just returned to her room to bring something out. When Qin Zilong saw it, his eyes widened even more.
"Sister-in-law, how... how do you have a gun?"
Xiao Li smiled, "Your cousin gave it to me!
Since your cousin asked you to investigate the Xiao Zhengfang Family and noticed something was unusual with Xiao Yan, he’s been training me for over six months.
That’s where my confidence in being the bait comes from."
Qin Zilong swallowed hard and said, "Second Master taught you how to shoot?"
Xiao Li nodded, "Yes."
Qin Zilong asked, "Is your shooting good, sister-in-law?"
Xiao Li chuckled softly, "Better than Xiao Yan, who can’t hit her target.
Alright, I understand you’re in a tough spot, worried about explaining to your cousin later.
I didn’t plan on hiding it from your cousin; I’ll call him later."
Qin Zilong sighed in slight relief, "Then I’ll go make the arrangements first."
Xiao Li nodded.
After Qin Zilong left.
Xiao Li picked up the phone to call Qin Xiao, and the call was instantly connected.
Since Qin Xiao went abroad, Xiao Li had never proactively called; it was always Qin Xiao who called back.
So when Xiao Li took the initiative to call, Qin Xiao picked up immediately.
When the call connected, Xiao Li explained the situation, and Qin Xiao remained silent for a long time. Xiao Li knew he must be very angry, so she said, "Uncle, you taught me how to protect myself, didn’t you, for the day when you can’t protect me, so I could protect myself.
Besides, things between me and Xiao Li need a conclusion."
After a long silence, Qin Xiao’s cold voice came through, "If it comes to shooting at someone, will your hand tremble?"
Xiao Li chuckled softly, "Just don’t think of her as human!"
After a bit more conversation, Xiao Li hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Xiao Li walked to the window, looked at the moonlight outside, and thought about Xiao Yan’s matter.
Choosing to confront Xiao Yan herself had another deeper reason: since she was linked to Xiao Yan, she decided to settle it herself!
In H Country, after hanging up, Qin Xiao entered Qin Tan’s hospital room, informed him of the situation, and after leaving Feng Ye in charge of Qin Tan’s follow-up matters, Qin Xiao took a private jet back to the country.
He agreed to let Xiao Li be bait, but he would return home to secretly support her.
Time flew by, and two days had passed. Xiao Li stayed in the villa all day, not going anywhere else, only occasionally showing her face at the villa entrance, just so people, specifically Xiao Yan, would know she was there.
Inside the villa, Xiao Li was leisurely reading a book. Strangely, even knowing there was danger nearby, she didn’t feel nervous at all.
As night fell, Xiao Li had just washed up and opened the bathroom door when a gun was pressed against her head.
"Xiao Li, my dear sister, it’s been a long time since we met.
Sister wanted to see you, but it was really not easy!"
Xiao Li chuckled lightly, "It has been a long time!
I really didn’t want to see you!"
Xiao Yan laughed sinisterly, "But I’ve been thinking about seeing you every day!
Thinking of sending you to hell as soon as possible!"
As Xiao Yan spoke, she was about to pull the trigger. Last time she missed, so this time she pressed the gun directly to Xiao Li’s head; she couldn’t believe she’d miss again.
As soon as she pulled the trigger, Xiao Li’s brains would splatter.