Everyone seemed to have realized something. Not only were their voices a few degrees lower than usual, but they were also walking more lightly than usual. They were making a lot of noise in the corridor and acting like bosses in front of students who were weaker than them... They were much less.
Hua Huo knew the reason for this subtle change. Just as he had said, the caterpillar had launched a vigorous investigation into his girlfriend's plot. He also issued a reward for anyone who provided useful clues.
She saw that from time to time, pale-faced boys and girls were called out by the caterpillar's subordinates. She also knew that students like her who had a grudge with the female baboon, as well as Lannie, Fangfang, and the others who went in and out of the cultural and entertainment building, were also investigated, although they were not called out.
People were panicking. There were all sorts of related rumors and insider versions circulating everywhere. Fortunately, none of the versions involved her because she had a perfect alibi and the conditions to commit the crime.
However, under the powerful investigation of the caterpillar, could she really get away safely? The strength of the caterpillar was not built by his strong appearance and overbearing personality. He was truly courageous and had the ability to lead.
Hua Huo thought that her bad deeds would be exposed sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to be so fast…It hadn't even been three days.
That evening, after class, she went to the snack bar to buy bread. As she ate, she walked to the playground, wanting to play table tennis. As soon as she walked into the small forest on the side of the church building, the caterpillar led a few followers and appeared in front of her with Xiao Xiaolong in tow. Xiao Xiaolong looked terrified and down and out. Her heart skipped a beat. On the surface, she remained calm, but her heart was already highly tense. What should he do?
The caterpillar turned his face slightly and looked at Hua Huo from the corner of his eyes. His gaze was very cold and fierce. This was his most classic arrogant expression! He tightened his grip on the back of Xiao Xiaolong's neck."Is this the woman who asked you to buy the nails?”
He sent out all his subordinates and informants. They were divided into three groups. One group investigated the people who entered the cultural and entertainment building and had keys to open the door. The other group investigated the people who had a grudge with him or Mi Feifei. The last group investigated the source of the nail. They asked almost all the teaching staff, shops, and shop assistants. Finally, they found Xiao Xiaolong.
When Xiao Xiaolong saw the legendary "Godfather of Hell" appear in front of him with ill intentions, his face turned pale with fright. When he was asked about buying the tacks, he immediately confessed that it was Big Sister Hua Huo who asked him to buy them. Hua Huo and Mi Feifei had a feud, and the matter was already quite clear. Mao Congcong would not be sloppy when doing things.
Wasn't it just buying a bag of tacks? How did it attract such a terrifying fellow? Did Big Sister really do something scary? Hopefully not! Xiao Xiaolong placed all his hopes on Hua Huo and nodded uneasily.
The caterpillar's gaze became even more terrifying as it stared at Hua Huo.""You were the one who threw the nails? Don't lie to me. I hate it when people trick me. Take care of your life.”
Never doubt whether this kind of person was bluffing or bluffing! If one's strength did not surpass his, one must not go against him! Hua Huo understood this very well. She gulped and forced herself to calm down."I don't know what you're talking about."
"Pretending to be ignorant? Then use another way to speak.”
Hairclump lifted his chin, and his subordinate immediately took out a bag of nails and tossed them in his hand.
Hua Huo's face turned pale. They wanted her to step on a landmine? What a joke!
However, the truth was not a joke at all. The hairy lackey tore open the seal and scattered a box of nails at her feet. Then, he said coldly,"Speak or not, choose for yourself."
Even if the tip of those nails was not pointed upwards, it would still hurt to step on them even if one wore shoes! It was really shocking…They looked like they were about to make a move. Hua Huo cried out in shock,"Don't, don't, don't! I'll talk, I'll talk! I asked Xiaolong to buy the tacks, but it wasn't for me. A classmate asked me to buy them for her. If you don't believe me, you can ask her!”
"Are you kidding me?" Mao Congcong squinted his eyes and asked. This woman looked like the type who dared to say and do things.
"Boss, how would I dare to lie to you? I'm still young, I don't want to die so quickly.”
"Take us to that person. If you're lying, I'll send you to hell.”
"Um, I don't know where she is now, but I can call her to come over…" Hua Huo stuttered.
Hairclump stared at her for a few seconds. When her forehead began to sweat, he said coldly,"I'll give you five minutes. If you're late by a second, I'll let you eat a nail.”
Hua Huo gasped. What a terrifying man!
"Five minutes is enough." She did not dare to be careless. She quickly took out her phone and dialed a number."Hey, go to the small forest next to the teaching building immediately. You have to be there within four minutes. Otherwise, you can wait to collect my corpse! Finished!" Then, he hung up.
While waiting, the group of boys stared at her like tigers eyeing their prey. She could not control her nervousness, but she also felt very uncomfortable. Each and every one of them was so ugly that they did not feel any sense of accomplishment at all! They had never seen a beauty with such a good face and figure like her, right? He knew that she was a beauty, yet he was still so rude to her? Uncultured!
She puffed out her chest, sucked in her stomach, raised her buttocks, and crossed her legs. She looked like a princess who was in trouble but still had the pride of a princess. She was not a street girl like a baboon. A beauty of her level would never be interested in these barbarians. They could only look at them!
While she was letting her imagination run wild, Xiao Xiaolong, who did not understand the situation, looked left and right. Finally, he could not help but say,"That…that, it's none of my business, right? Can I…leave first?”
"You're in on it too. Don't think that I'll let you off!"”
Xiao Xiaolong shrunk his shoulders and said aggrievedly,"I don't know what happened. Why are you arresting me? Big sister, please say something for me.”
He was only a twelve or thirteen year old kid, and Hairbush was actually such a dangerous person. It was indeed a little too much to involve him. Hua Huo nodded apologetically to Xiao Xiaolong and turned to the caterpillar."Sigh, Boss, Little Dragon really doesn't know about this. As the saying goes, every debt has its owner. Please let this little brat off.”
Mao Congcong laughed coldly." Do you think we're fools? You're all on the same side. Don't even think about getting away with it."”
At this moment, Xiao Xiaolong suddenly turned around and bit the arm that was grabbing his neck. Then, he took advantage of the moment when the arm was released and ran away.
This little brat was too impulsive. This would infuriate the caterpillar! Just as Hua Huo cried out in her heart, the caterpillar took a step forward and grabbed Xiao Xiaolong's neck with its big hand. Looking at his neck becoming thicker and his vicious appearance, it was obvious that he was angered by Xiao Xiaolong's actions!
Hua Huo was surprised to see the caterpillar raise his other hand. What was he trying to do? Could it be that he really wanted to…fight the little dragon? She…should go and stop him, right? While she was at a loss, the caterpillar's large palm had already swung towards Xiao Xiaolong's face...
Hua Huo let out a low cry and covered her mouth. She couldn't bear to watch. However, at this moment, a hand appeared like lightning and grabbed the hand that was about to fall on Xiao Xiaolong's face.
"Old Mao, do me a favor and don't make things difficult for this brat!”
Feng Yuanche? Hua Huo looked at the person who appeared silently and ghostly in shock. She couldn't react in time. When did he appear? Why was there no movement at all? He was so fast! It was so fast that no one could see it clearly!
The Feng Yuanche in front of her was completely different from the one she had seen before. He looked…like a real…man!
The him she usually saw was calm and collected, with a bit of reserved and distant that was unique to teenagers. He was a little shy and a little proud. But now, his expression was calm and steady, his gaze sharp and firm. Facing the murderous aura of the wild and tyrannical hair, his tone was not weak at all, and he did not hesitate to attack.
The caterpillar's expression was very unsightly when it saw the uninvited guest."What, you want to interfere in my business?”
His gaze was enough to scare off three stray dogs, but Feng Yuanche's gaze did not retreat.""No! This brat is my brother. If he really did something to offend you, I will teach him a lesson on your behalf. However, if he was just used and implicated by others, please let him go. I promise that the same thing will not happen again.”
Hairclump stared at him for a few seconds before saying,""Take your hands off me!"
Feng Yuanche let go of his hand.
The caterpillar snorted and let go of Xiao Xiaolong's hand."The matter is not clear yet. I have to ask him to testify.”
Hua Huo was still in shock. He rubbed his chest and said,"Boss Mao, I can testify that Xiao Xiaolong has absolutely nothing to do with this matter. I only asked him to help me buy things and didn't tell him what to do with them.”
Feng Yuanche had already pulled Xiao Xiaolong behind him. He obviously didn't thank Hua Huo for what she said. He just glanced at her indifferently and said to Hairclump,"Mao, Xiaolong is just a little brat. What does he know? If others treat him well and say a few good words to him, he will listen to them. How can we be calculative with a child? Regarding this matter, you can look for whoever you want. I'll treat you to a drink another day.”
After staring at him for two seconds, the caterpillar pointed at his nose.""Alright, I'll give you face this time. In the future, teach your brothers well and don't let them provoke me again.”
"Of course, I'll teach them well and not let them be used by others again." Feng Yuanche smiled. Thank you. See you later."
After saying that, he pulled Xiao Xiaolong away without even looking at Hua Huo. Those words were actually directed at her. Hua Huo lowered her head. It seemed that Feng fellow was biased against her. Perhaps this wasn't prejudice, but the truth.
Now, she was alone, surrounded by wolves and tigers. She didn't have the energy to think about her own crisis. Feng Yuanche's coldness and Xiao Xiaolong's hesitant gaze when he left made her feel frustrated and anxious.
"There's still half a minute left!" said the caterpillar, looking at his watch as he pulled Hua Huo back to reality.
Did Lannie really want him dead? Hua Huo looked up and pointed."The criminal is here!"
Sure enough, a small shadow appeared in the forest and was flying towards them at an extremely fast speed. They were getting closer and closer. It was a girl with long hair and a white dress. The boys were surprised, but Hua Huo smiled slightly. Everything was under control.
" Hua Huo, I'm here!" Lannie rushed over and waved at Hua Huo.
"You're late!" Hua Huo said.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Lannie rubbed her chest and asked anxiously,"Hua Huo, what happened?"
She was practicing dancing when Hua Huo suddenly called. The content and tone of the call scared her. She didn't even have time to put on her shoes and rushed here. As she ran, she was worried that she would cause Hua Huo to get into trouble.
Hua Huo didn't answer Lannie's question. She gave a thumbs up without any guilt and pouted at the caterpillar."Hey, she did it!"
Lannie then realized that there were other people at the scene, and it was a scary boy. Her face turned pale and she couldn't help but shrink to Hua Huo's side. She asked timidly,"Me? I…What happened to me?"
"A few days ago, you asked me to help you buy the tacks, didn't you?" Hua Huo looked at her. Also, you were the one who went to the school belle's rehearsal room to throw a landmine, right? I remember that Mi Feifei bullied you several times and you complained to me countless times.”
She was indeed very good at doing bad things. She was calm when lying and framing others. Her skills were first-class. She really admired herself.
"What? "Hua Huo, what are you talking about…" Lannie was confused.
"What did I say?" "Don't you understand?" Hua Huo shouted irritably. How long do you want to hide it?"
Lannie was at a loss.”
From the moment she appeared, the caterpillar had been staring at her, and only now did it say,""Did you do it?"
What a terrifying sound! Lannie finally realized that the tall boy in front of her was…the boy who had teased her and made her have nightmares for days in the internet cafe! She panted in shock and grabbed the corner of Hua Huo's clothes tightly, trembling.
She did not speak for a long time, and the caterpillar asked impatiently,""Let me ask you again, did you frame Feifei?”
Lannie was shaking violently and kept shaking her head. It was unknown whether it was denial or excessive fear.
Obviously, she was frightened by the caterpillar's stare and could not speak at all. Flower answered for her,"She probably did it. School Belle Mi had mocked her and attacked her. Her heart had been hurt greatly because of this. She had cried countless times. She had said that she hated School Belle Mi to death. A few days ago, she was bullied by her classmates. I joked with her that she might as well get some tacks and throw them into their desks. She wanted me to buy them for her. Because I was worried that that classmate would find out, I asked Xiao Xiaolong to buy it for me and then pass it to her. That was the whole process."
Hua Huo spoke slowly and heavily, but he didn't feel guilty at all. As she said this, Lannie's face turned paler and paler. She became more and more shocked and confused.
The caterpillar's expression was also very ugly. There were countless dark clouds on his face, and he looked like a storm was about to come. After he finished speaking, he asked Lannie,""Is what she said true?"
Lannie, who was already highly nervous, still didn't quite understand what was going on. However, no matter how naive and slow she was, she could hear that Hua Huo was saying that she had done something bad. What was going on? Why did Hua Huo say that? Why were their expressions so terrifying? She shook her head in fear.
He definitely couldn't let her explain first! "Are you mute?" Hua Huo glared at Lannie. Can't you speak? Let me tell you, stop pretending to be pitiful and ignorant here. Do you know how miserable you've caused me? If you don't dare to admit this, you'll kill me. I've always helped you. Do you want to kill me?”
Lannie's mind went blank as she stared at the fireworks, tears welling up in her eyes.
Hua Huo's appearance…was so terrifying. She was fierce, cold, and aggressive. She was like a knife and an arrow. The powerful pressure made it difficult for her to even breathe. She nodded almost unconsciously and then shook her head, completely confused.
"Don't forget how I've treated you. Do you have the heart to kill me?" Hua Huo pressed. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. I've done so much for you, but you actually want to harm me!”
Lannie shook her head.
"Can't you be kind and spare me this time? I'll ask you one last time. Do you admit that you did it or not? Tell me, did you do it? Speak!" Hua Huo's eyes did not blink, and his gaze was aggressive. His meaning was obvious-admit it or not, choose one! There was no chance to explain!
Under her intense gaze, Lannie's lips quivered and she finally nodded.""I…I did it!"
Hua Huo shut her mouth and stopped talking. After the dust settled, it would be superfluous to say anything more.
A boy immediately went forward to pull Lannie over and took out a bag of tacks. He asked Hairclump,""Boss, do you want me to execute him?"
To be honest, they were also a little nervous. They had never seen such a…weak and moving…girl. To want them to do such a vicious thing to such a girl, they really…really couldn't do it…too unmanly…
What…what were they doing? Lannie was trembling with fear. Tears finally fell, but her eyes were wide open and could not be closed. She just looked at them. This little appearance was like the legendary pear blossom in the rain, the lily in the wind…
Hair Cong Cong was expressionless, his already grim face even more terrifying. Just this aura alone could kill. He didn't say anything and just stared at Lannie. There was no need to use torture. Lannie was already suffering from great fear and torture.
It was deathly silent.
"I didn't expect you to have such guts!”After a long time, he mocked, his voice also very terrifying.
His voice was like a bullet that shot out of a gun, hitting Lannie's fragile, weak, and weak heart. She fell to the ground and hugged her body as she sobbed softly."I…I…I'm…I'm…sorry…"
She could only cry and apologize, even though she still could not figure out what had happened.
Such a scene…was simply like the legendary scene of a beautiful and weak woman being judged. It was like a TV drama. Hua Huo turned her face to the side. Even if she was the director, she did not like to watch such a show.
Hairclump took a big step forward and squatted down in front of Lannie. He grabbed her hair and pulled her back, forcing her to look up at him. Lannie trembled and cried like a little lamb in the tiger's mouth, but he didn't show any pity. He stared at her for a while and asked,"Do you still dare to do such a thing in the future?”
Lannie couldn't speak. She shook her head vigorously. She wouldn't dare to do such a thing even if she was killed.
"Very good. Remember what you said now.”After saying that, he let go of her hair and got up to leave. He seemed to be in a bad mood.
The lackeys let out a sigh of relief and scattered the nails on Lannie before quickly following their boss. If they really attacked a little girl like that, they would lose face. After all, they were men. It was too useless to attack a harmless little girl. Looking at her soulless appearance, she had suffered enough shock. If he tortured her again, she might really faint.
The evil people had left, and the aftereffects they left behind had just begun to act up. Lannie was still trembling. What happened tonight was unprecedentedly terrifying. She couldn't recover for a long time. There was no doubt that this would become a psychological shadow for her in the future.
Hua Huo had been watching coldly from the side. Seeing Lannie's frightened look, she snorted and turned to leave. She felt that she was really cold-blooded. From just now until now, not only did she not feel guilty, but she also did not have a trace of sympathy.
Sigh, maybe I'm really a bad child. Maybe the adults are right.
After walking for a long distance, she suddenly heard light and hurried footsteps behind her. She stopped and turned around. Lannie was hugging her body tightly and following five to six meters behind her. When she saw her stop, she stopped as well. She stood still and looked at the ground.
Hua Huo ignored her and continued to walk. The footsteps behind her were light and heavy, still following behind her.
When they reached a remote place, Hua Huo finally lost his patience. He slowed down and waited for the people behind him to get closer before he stopped and turned around."Aren't you annoying? Why are you always following me? Am I your mother? Can't you find the way?"
Lannie stood a meter or two behind her. Her body trembled, but she didn't say anything.
Hua Huo helplessly looked at the sky that was starting to darken. Did she really owe this little girl?
After a while, she let out a long sigh and stared at Lannie."You must be very unwilling and full of resentment and grievances! If you want to hate me, you can come at me. You can scold me, beat me, kill me, or do whatever you want. It's your right and freedom. You have no reason to endure it. Believe me, enduring is not better than not enduring.”
Lannie was still looking at the ground, not saying a word.
What he hated the most was her appearance! She was always like a little wife who was wronged but did not say anything! Who said he abused Lannie? She was abusing herself! Hua Huo was going crazy!
She grabbed her hair and shouted,"Yes, yes, yes!" I'm the one who did all the bad things. I'm the one who framed you! Let me tell you clearly, I'm playing with you because I want to find an errand boy to work for me. Otherwise, why should I hang out with you? Let me tell you again, I'm not a good person. You're the one who's blind to follow me! If I was a good person, I wouldn't have been sent here. You've been here longer than me, right? It's your responsibility to make such a mistake!”
Lannie trembled a few times, but there was still no reaction.
Hua Huo became even angrier and said harshly,"You must be very indignant, angry, and resentful. Why do you have to endure it? Do you think I'll feel guilty, regret, and make up for your loss if you endure it like this? Dream on, I'm very happy and proud now!”
Lannie still didn't react after she finished scolding him. Her body stopped shaking, like a tree that stopped when the wind stopped.
Hua Huo didn't want to curse anymore. He felt like an idiot and stared at the ground in a daze. If Lannie was mad, she could have a good fight with her, but her opponent was like a block of wood. She had no other choice. She had never met such a person in her life. If it was her mother, at least her mother would cry.
After a moment of silence, Lannie suddenly looked up at her and said timidly,""Hua…Hua Huo, this…this, I can help…help you, right?”
Her voice was still filled with fear and sobs, but there was no resentment or injustice. Perhaps she did not know how to hate or was not used to it. Although she felt wronged and sad, she suddenly felt relieved. At this moment, she was actually thinking that she could do something for Hua Huo. What she owed Hua Huo…could she return some of it?
She had always been protected and taken care of by Hua Huo. No matter what Hua Huo asked her to do, she was always happy because this way…she could feel that she was useful and needed. However, compared to what Hua Huo had done for her, it was nothing. She had always felt inferior and uneasy about this. Now, she could do something for Hua Huo. It was really much easier.
Even if Hua Huo didn't like her, she only had Hua Huo as a friend. If she lost Hua Huo, she would become a human again. She was afraid…of being so small and abandoned.
Hua Huo didn't know what kind of mood she should have. She wasn't touched, but she suddenly felt relieved. After all, the two of them had been together for so long. Even if they didn't have any good feelings or feelings for each other, they would still have some feelings for each other. No matter what, it wasn't a pleasant thing to be hated by someone who spent all day together.
Perhaps, this was a habit. It had nothing to do with liking. It was just that they were used to getting along with each other like this. They were not mentally prepared to become strangers or enemies.
She thought about it randomly and said stubbornly to Lannie,"Yes, you did help me a lot this time, but even if you don't hate me, I won't feel guilty. Don't expect me to regret or apologize. If you want to continue following me, I might continue to treat you like this. Think carefully, no one is forcing you.”
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