Hearing Long Bixian say those five words, I felt a weight settle over my heart. It was as if a huge boulder were pressing down on my chest, and I could barely breathe.
It seemed that making a friend really was going to be difficult.
But just as I was thinking that, Long Bixian suddenly said something unexpected.
"So, starting today, this old man is keeping an eye on you. I don't want you dying in some accident and taking me down with you. No matter what, you have to outlive me!"
Chapter 55: Do You Recognize This?
Hearing the old man say that warmed my heart. I had to admit, he was thoughtful—and loyal to the bone.
"Haa..."
I took a long breath and smiled. I felt like I could cry from being so moved, but I still managed to smile. Maybe I'd been through too much; it had become hard to let my genuine feelings show.
"Let's go."
I glanced at the old man, then looked back at Irene.
"You two get in the truck. I'll take the motorcycle. We can't sneak through. The gunshots and screams must've carried some distance, and it won't be long before another security squad shows up."
"What are you going to do?"
Long Bixian asked.
"Break through. I've thought it over—we can't let Irene use the underground tunnels. If she leaves any trace behind, someone might notice. So we're going straight out. Get in the truck. We're running out of time."
With that, I headed straight for the Harley. Irene and Long Bixian exchanged a glance, then walked right over to the pickup without hesitation.
I swung onto the bike, put in the key, and started it. The familiar engine roared to life with a pounding rumble. I looked back at the