The Downtrodden Villain In A Redemption Romance Novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30 Let’s run!

Xu Wen grabbed Lu Qingrang’s wrist tightly, and the two of them ran wildly in the dim corridor.The old carpet under his feet absorbed the sound of footsteps, but Xu Wen could still hear his deafening heartbeat.

“This way!” He growled, turning right according to the system’s guidance, and sure enough he saw a wooden door with peeling paint that was ajar.

He threw the door open, and a smell of dust and mildew hit him.The small utility room was filled with broken furniture and discarded linens.The only source of light came from a grimy window in the corner with a rusty frame.

“Just get out of here and go to the rooftop next door!” Xu Wen let go of Lu Qingrang, rushed to the window, and pushed hard at the window that looked to be in disrepair.The window frame made a harsh metal friction sound, but it only opened a narrow crack.

【warn!The target has entered the building and is ascending the stairs.It is expected to arrive at the current location in twelve seconds.】

“Fuck!” Xu Wen cursed in a low voice and pressed against the window with all his strength.Lu Qingrang immediately stepped forward, clasping his pale fingers on the window edge, and the two of them worked together.

“Creak – bang!” The window suddenly bounced upward, shaking down a cloud of dust.

Almost at the same time, there were chaotic footsteps and rough shouts from downstairs: “Upstairs! Stop them!”

Xu Wen couldn’t think too much and held Lu Qingrang’s waist: “Quick! Climb out!”

Lu Qingrang did not hesitate, and with Xu Wen’s strength, he climbed up the window sill extremely quickly, turned over and landed on the rooftop on the other side.Xu Wen followed closely behind, almost rolling over.He immediately turned around and wanted to close the window to delay the pursuers, but found that the rusty window could not be pulled down from the outside.

“Don’t worry about it, let’s go!” Lu Qingrang grabbed his arm.

This rooftop is wider than expected and connects several adjacent low buildings.They stepped on the rubble-filled roof and rushed to the nearest exit, an iron door leading to the stairwell of another building.

[The iron door ahead has an 87% chance of being locked.It is recommended to turn right, bypass the water tank, and go down the maintenance ladder to the second-floor platform.】

Xu Wen immediately changed direction and pulled Lu Qingrang to hide behind the huge water tank.Almost as soon as they hid, the heads of two burly men popped out of the window of the utility room.

“Damn it, he’s on the rooftop! Let’s look for him separately!”

Footsteps scattered on the empty rooftop.Xu Wen and Lu Qingrang held their breath and clung to the cold wall of the water tank.Xu Wen could feel Lu Qingrang’s body trembling slightly, whether because of cold or fear.He subconsciously tightened his arms and moved the person behind him to protect him.

[Now, go down the maintenance ladder.】

The system prompt sounded again.Xu Wen looked around and confirmed that the nearest pursuer had his back turned to them and was searching in the opposite direction.

“Let’s go!” He lowered his voice, and the two of them hunched over and quickly moved to the rusted metal maintenance ladder at the edge of the rooftop.Xu Wen went down first, and then met Lu Qingrang below.The ladder made a heartbreaking sound, but fortunately the shouts of the pursuers covered up the subtle movement.

Descending to the second-floor platform, they found themselves in an intricate maze of clothes-drying poles and air-conditioning outdoor units.Downstairs is another branch of the dark alley, which is equally crowded and chaotic.

“We can’t go down directly,” Lu Qingrang suddenly said, his voice a little breathy but very clear, “They will definitely block it below. Move sideways and cross these balconies.”

Xu Wen immediately understood what he meant.The balconies of these old buildings are close together, making them better sneak routes.He nodded, took Lu Qingrang’s hand again, and began to shuttle through the maze in the air.They climbed over the low wall, jumped over the not-so-wide gap, and their figures flashed quickly among the dense collection of clothes and sundries hanging to dry.

As expected, there was a louder noise from the street below. Apparently the pursuers had discovered their traces, but they could not determine their specific location for the moment.

[Route re-planning: The door of the third balcony ahead is damaged, allowing access to the interior of the building.Go through the building and exit through the alleyway on the other side.】

Following the instructions, they found a balcony door with a broken lock and sneaked into a tube building filled with all kinds of life noises.Quickly walking through the dark corridors filled with clutter, avoiding the curious or wary gazes of residents who woke up early, finally rejoined the complex and intertwined veins of the dark alley through another exit.

The two of them didn’t dare to stay or run to attract attention. They just lowered their heads and walked as fast as possible.Xu Wen squeezed Lu Qingrang’s hand tightly and could feel his cold fingertips and rapid pulse.

“Did you get rid of it?” Lu Qingrang asked, panting slightly.

[Temporarily get rid of tracking.However, the area has been marked and it is recommended to complete the objectives and leave as soon as possible.】

“It’s safe for now.” Xu Wen replied in a low voice, his heart still beating wildly, “We have to get our ID cards quickly.”

They circled several times to make sure there was no tail behind them, and finally came to the inconspicuous iron door again.Xu Wen knocked on the door using the previous code.

The small window opened, and the man’s shrewd eyes looked at them, especially focusing on their slightly embarrassed clothes and rapid breathing for a moment.He didn’t ask anything, just opened the door silently.

The store still smells of rosin and metal.The man walked back to the workbench, took out two transparent plastic bags from the drawer, each containing a brand new ID card and a phone card, and threw them on the countertop.

“The things are here.” He said calmly, “Where’s the money?”

Xu Wen immediately counted out the cash agreed upon in advance and handed it over.

The man slowly counted the money, but did not immediately push the ID over.He raised his eyelids, glanced back and forth between Xu Wen and Lu Qingrang, and finally settled on Lu Qingrang.

“There’s a lot of movement outside, are they looking for you?” The man’s voice was hoarse with an insight into everything, “The Nangong family’s reward has reached my rat hole.”

Xu Wen’s heart tightened and he subconsciously blocked half a step in front of Lu Qingrang.

The man sneered and waved his hand: “Don’t worry, although I am greedy for money, I cherish my life even more, and I also follow some pitiful rules. If I accept a job, I will not sell the customer.” He tapped the ID on the table with his finger, “You can take the things. But…”

He paused, and his tone was serious and warning: “Pick up your things and get out of the dark alley immediately. From now on, I don’t recognize you, nor have I seen you. Whether you live or die depends on your own fate.”

Xu Wen took a deep breath, stepped forward, grabbed the two plastic bags, and held them tightly in his hands.That thin card felt like it weighed a thousand pounds at this moment.

“Thank you.” He said in a deep voice, picked up Lu Qingrang and turned around to leave without hesitation.

Walking out of the iron door again and standing in the turbid air of the dark alley again, Xu Wen felt as if a century had passed.He opened his palms and looked at the two cards carrying their new identities and slim hopes. He then raised his eyes to look at Lu Qingrang, who was pale but had firm eyes next to him.

The first step was finally completed.