Chapter 103: Casting the Bait and Catching the Fish
After revealing the hotel location as bait to Zhi Qi, Fang Xiaocao put down her phone and adjusted the seat of the Wuling Hongguang minivan.
The windows of the rented Wuling Hongguang were covered with privacy film. To be cautious, she didn’t sit in the driver’s seat but instead sat in the back, keeping an eye on her red convertible Land Rover.
Thinking it over, she picked up her phone and set it to silent mode to avoid any ringing sounds that might expose her position.
Fang Xiaocao had once chatted with Aquarius, who mentioned that some people had exceptionally sharp hearing—capable of catching normal-volume conversations from over ten meters away, even inside stationary vehicles.
So, she even turned off vibration mode.
[Zhi Qi: Wait for us, we’ll be there soon.]
[Zhi Qi: Did you drive there? That’s great! Is your car parked in the underground lot?]
[Zhi Qi: Which section? We’ll park next to you so we can leave together.]
“Heh…”
Seeing Zhi Qi’s messages, Fang Xiaocao chuckled.
Now, she had fully placed Zhi Qi on her suspect list.
Zhi Qi was saying too much.
It was abnormal—why was she so eager to know her exact location and where her car was parked?
A normal person wouldn’t ask such specific parking details, especially when there was plenty of parking available.
Plus, the hotel entrance had ample temporary parking spots.
They weren’t staying long, so they could’ve just parked at the entrance. There was no real reason to go into the underground parking lot.
In fact, it would be more convenient for Xiaocao to just drive up and meet them outside rather than having them find her inside.
“You’re acting so eager—let me guess, what’s your goal?”
Lying on the backseat of the minivan, Xiaocao stared at the ceiling and muttered to herself.
“Are you planning to tamper with my car?”
She narrowed her eyes and sent a reply.
“Yes, my car is in the underground lot, in Section D!”
Xiaocao deliberately revealed the location of her red convertible Land Rover to Zhi Qi.
She wanted to see if someone would come to the underground lot and mess with her car.
[Zhi Qi: Got it, we’ll be there soon.]
Zhi Qi sent another message.
“Come on, I’m waiting,” Xiaocao replied with a meaningful message.
She lay back on the seat again, staring at the phone screen and listening carefully to the sounds outside.
Five minutes later—
The sound of a car entering the underground lot echoed.
Xiaocao was startled and sat up immediately.
“They’re here?”
“Or… is the person in the shadows someone other than Zhi Qi?”
Her first thought was that Zhi Qi and the others had arrived.
If someone was going to tamper with her car, she assumed they would sneak in quietly to avoid drawing attention.
They wouldn’t drive straight into the underground lot—there were surveillance cameras at the entrance.
Driving in would leave behind vehicle details and a clear image of the driver.
Even if they tried to hide their face, forensic specialists could still gather useful clues—such as tracking the car’s route or even reconstructing the suspect’s face through profiling techniques.
That’s not very professional.
Xiaocao leaned against the window, peering through the privacy film to observe the incoming car.
It was a black Hyundai SUV.
“That’s not Zhi Qi’s car!”
Xiaocao muttered to herself.
“Interesting… is this a coincidence?”
“Or just an amateur assassin?”
A sly smile appeared on her lips.
She continued watching the Hyundai SUV closely.
Screech—
The sound of brakes echoed as the SUV came to a stop—right next to her red convertible Land Rover.
Seeing this, Xiaocao froze for a moment.
“An amateur assassin after all?”
She muttered to herself.
The driver’s door of the Hyundai opened, and a long, slender black-stockinged leg stepped out.
“Damn, those legs are long!”
Even as a woman herself, Xiaocao was impressed.
“Wow, just wow.”
“This woman must be at least 1.8 meters tall!”
Seeing the high-heeled woman stepping out, Xiaocao was stunned.
A woman this tall would stand out anywhere—she was like a crane among chickens.
That doesn’t fit the profile of a professional assassin.
Aquarius had told her before that male assassins were usually chosen for their average height and forgettable appearance—people who could blend into a crowd easily.
Female assassins, on the other hand, were often chosen for their looks and figures—but not to the point where they would draw too much attention.
But this woman?
She was far too conspicuous.
The woman pretended to inspect her car, circling the Hyundai and occasionally tapping the tires with her high-heeled foot.
But Xiaocao keenly noticed something—her eyes weren’t focused on her own car.
Instead, she was constantly scanning her surroundings—like she was scoping out the area.
After ensuring there was no one else around, the woman pulled out her phone and checked the screen.
Then she glanced at Xiaocao’s red convertible Land Rover, her eyes sweeping over its license plate and exterior.
She’s definitely checking for a match!
Xiaocao narrowed her eyes in realization.
Just then, the woman put away her phone and turned towards the Wuling Hongguang minivan.
She hesitated for a moment—then started walking towards it.
Seeing this, Xiaocao’s heart skipped a beat.
“What the hell? She’s coming toward me?”
“Did I get exposed?”
Her body tensed immediately, muscles tightening like coiled springs.
She reached for the flying knives hidden on her body.
If the woman made any sudden moves, Xiaocao was ready to fight back.
Knock, knock, knock!
The woman rapped her knuckles against the minivan’s window.
“Hello? Is anyone there?”
“My car broke down—can I borrow a tool?”
Her voice was clear and natural.
Xiaocao blinked, exhaling slightly in relief.
It was just a test—she wasn’t exposed yet.
The woman waited for a while but received no response.
Then, she did something unexpected—she pressed her face against the privacy film on the window, trying to see inside.
And that’s when Xiaocao noticed something…
She stared at the woman’s face through the privacy film—and made a shocking realization.
(End of Chapter 103)
