Yi Heye really didn't expect it to happen so conveniently.
The group hadn't gone far, and Liu Zhi should be at the back, able to catch up in a few steps.
Yi Heye always felt that the green-haired spider was inextricably linked to this incident. At this time, Liu Zhi had erased all memories related to the green-haired spider, but the basic information in the chip was almost perfectly preserved.
Therefore, Liu Zhi may hold the key to solving this case—they must find Liu Zhi.
Just as Yi Heye was about to leave with the others, he turned around and saw Jian Yunxian. His gaze fell on Jian Yunxian's lips, and for some reason, he thought of the kiss they had just shared.
Jian Yunxian also caught their gaze. The two stared at each other for a long time, then Yi Heye's expression turned pained, he lowered his head and frantically wiped his mouth.
“There’s no need to feel disgusted, Mr. Yi,” Jian Yunxian said casually. “My mouth has never touched anyone else but you.”
Yi Heye stared at his mouth for a long time before finally realizing with a great delay—what? This guy's first kiss too?
This guy looks so experienced, how come this was his first kiss too?!
After a long, stunned pause, several large characters swirled in Yi Heye's mind—
Holy crap! I made a profit!
Author's Note:
Honey, since you feel you've made a profit, then make even more.
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Lyrics: Bon Jovi, "It's My Life"
Translation from NetEase Cloud Music.
Chapter 56, number 056
In fact, Yi Heye didn't know how he came to the conclusion that he "made a profit".
But when he learned that the other person was no more experienced than him and that he had also stolen someone else's first kiss, Yi Heye's mood immediately improved, and he forgot all about the mess.
This guy is always easy to coax—for example, by drinking a glass of hot milk, by breaking a finger, or by stealing a jerk's first kiss.
Hehe, I'm happy.
Yi Heye's fleeting moment of smugness did not escape Jian Yunxian's eyes. Soon, the guy lurked over like a rogue, smiling and asking, "So happy to kiss me? Commander, do you want to kiss me again?"
Yi Heye's happiness immediately collapsed, and with his ears turning red, he pushed the guy far away: "Get lost."
The two quickened their pace and caught up with the parade band.
The shattered glass bottles scattered on the street showed that Chen Sang and his band were not popular.
She walked at the front of the procession with her eyes half-closed, singing with complete absorption and immersion. Behind her, the "guards" let out sharp screams and strange laughs, holding sticks in their hands, driving away onlookers who mocked and caused trouble, and threatening and extorting passersby.
It was a complete mess, as if Chen Sang was singing a ridiculous background tune for the farce behind him.
Accompanied by her singing, the brawl and insults seemed to transform into a silent film full of dark humor, with everyone's movements exaggerated and dramatic, each person like an actor in this opera.
Yi Heye and Jian Yunxian clung tightly to the group, one in front and one behind, circling around them. Some people were bleeding from head wounds, and others were wailing. Chen Sang and her gang of thugs, however, had already circled back to the central square unharmed.
At this moment, the band party was still performing. The stage was brightly lit by a row of spotlights, and the huge sound effects completely drowned out Chen Sang's voice.
The moment he turned out of the alley, Chen Sang shut his mouth and stood there stunned in front of the stage. The stark contrast in strength was like a robot vacuum cleaner standing in front of a devastating army mech.
She looked up at the giant on the stage, feeling small and powerless.
But her bewilderment seemed to last only a second; she turned around and stood still in front of the line.
She raised her right hand high and made a "retract" gesture in the air, and the accompaniment that had been completely covered behind her came to an abrupt end.
Although she appears unconventional and eccentric, there is no denying that she remains a highly respected conductor.
So Yi Heye and Jian Yunxian led the sheep and waited at the end of the line, hiding with them in the sea of people, becoming the audience of the band party.
They listened to the performance in front of them absentmindedly until the man on stage sang the last note, until the last drumbeat ended, and the stage went into a brief interlude.
The instant the stage sound disappeared, Chen Sang raised his right hand and snapped his fingers in the air.
Then, their small speaker emitted a deep, clear drum sound.
At that moment, before the musicians on stage had even left and before the next program was even started, the music coming from the audience immediately drew everyone's attention.
"OH, OH, OH, OH—"
"OH, OH, OH, OH—"
Chen Sang picked up the microphone and instantly struck a pose to the music:
"I got lots of jealous lovers that all wish they had me back."
(I have too many lovers, who fuel my jealousy.)
Chen Sang's voice was very captivating; as soon as she opened her mouth, people exclaimed and looked at her.
The song she sang was Gin Wigmore's "Black Sheep," which literally means black sheep, but can also be translated as "unconventional" or "out of place."
"Got a pistol for a mouth, my old mama gave me that."
(My mother gave me a gun so I could use it to speak.)
After just a couple of lines, the event organizers realized they were there to cause trouble, and the person in charge immediately yelled through the loudspeaker: "Stop immediately! Make them leave here!!"
However, the audience's attention was already drawn to the exciting atmosphere, and some people started clapping along.
"Making my own road out of gravel and some wine. And if I have to fall then it won\'t be in your line."
(I won't walk the broad road, I'll instead drink and sing on the rugged path; even if I stumble one day, I'll do it willingly.)
To the incredibly infectious rhythm, the aptly named Black Sheep, Mr. Little Cloud, the black-faced sheep, couldn't help but wiggle his bottom, his fluffy white wool trembling rhythmically with each beat of the drum.
Everyone was getting hyped up by Chen Sang's singing, but the security guards on the side started yelling and threatening to rush over.
"Everybody\'s doing it so why the hell should I." X2
(Everyone goes with the flow, but I alone do not follow the trend x2)
Chen Sang glanced at the security guards who were waiting for their chance, and began to sing and dance to the beat of the drums, moving around to a corner that the security guards couldn't squeeze into without anyone noticing.
"I\'ma bad woman to keep, Make me mad, I\'m not here to please."
(I'm going to be a bad woman, I'm going to be crazy.)
At this moment, these fitting lyrics perfectly capture Chen Sang's rebellious spirit. On a stage that doesn't belong to her, she ruthlessly steals the attention that belongs to others, making the whole world go crazy with her.
"Paint me in a corner but my color comes back. Once you go black, you never go back."
(No matter where I am, you will always see my true colors; this is a dark road with no return.)
Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, or perhaps because he himself liked rock music, watching the little cloud swaying happily to the music, Yi Heye's mood also lifted, and he teased Jian Yunxian to the side:
"Such a fitting song, why don't you invite your good friend SHEEP to dance to it?"
Jian Yunxian turned around and smiled, "Then I'll call him over?"
The next second, the crowd gasped as a holographic projection of a sheep appeared on the projector behind them, moving to the beat of a drum in the center of the stage.
Chen sang: "I'm a black sheep, I'm a black sheep."
(I am a black sheep, and I will do things differently!)
Seemingly having hit the nail on the head, this sheep friend, who was experienced in dancing, started dancing along with the music.
Yi Heye was engrossed in watching, but he didn't forget to turn around and look at Jian Yunxian.
—This man was indeed guilty. Perhaps he couldn't do two things at once. He couldn't dance energetically on stage in the form of a lamb while also dealing with Yi Heye's possible sudden identity check. At this moment, he disappeared into the crowd.
Yi Heye stopped looking for him and focused on watching the performance of the big star SHEEP, seemingly forgetting the visual impact of the "extremely hot" little sheep pole dance.
If Chen Sang's appearance brought a breath of fresh air to the somewhat fatigued performance, then SHEEP's appearance completely ignited the atmosphere.
Everyone cheered, pointing to the sky and dancing along with the elusive and evil fugitive. SHEEP knew not to steal the spotlight from the main character, and soon, Chen Sang's face was projected onto the large screens throughout the street.
This moment was an unprecedented and wonderful experience for Chen Sang. Everyone was watching her and listening to her sing. Even though she wasn't standing on the stage, she shone with a brilliance that even the stage couldn't dim.
Even though the organizers' security guards swarmed in the next moment, Chen Sang was already more satisfied than ever after singing half a song, so he immediately reached out and called to his companions to flee in panic amidst the loud music.
Yi Heye followed the group for a long time until he completely shook off the security guards, only to find that Jian Yunxian had somehow dragged his chubby son along with them.
Before them, the rock star, fresh from her moment in the spotlight, leaned against the wall, panting heavily, her smoky makeup ruined. Her bandmates were also exhausted, sprawled on the floor, but each of them wore a smile.
They were quite satisfied with the farce that had just happened.
Once she caught her breath, Chen Sang happily raised her arms and cheered, "Wow!"
The band's thuggish members then joined in the chant: "Sunny! Sunny!!"
Chen Sang turned around and saw Yi Heye following closely behind. Without saying a word, she pulled him over and said, "Come on, come on! Let's go out to a restaurant to celebrate!!"
Before Yi Heye could break free from Chen Sang's arms, Jian Yunxian's hand had already silently pried the girl's arm away.
Yi Heye hadn't thought much of it at first, but Chen Sang suddenly seemed to realize something and covered her mouth: "Sorry, I touched your boyfriend inappropriately!"
Caught off guard, Yi Heye's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up at Jian Yunxian.
The guy didn't say anything, just smiled and glanced at him before returning to Yi Heye's side.
"This guy's acting is really good," Yi Heye couldn't help but exclaim in his heart. "He can even think of such a meticulous action. He really deserves to be called an AI."
The next second, Jian Yunxian pulled Yi Heye into her arms even more tightly. Yi Heye instinctively wanted to escape, but then remembered that they were pretending to be a couple. He could only take a deep breath and grit his teeth—I'll endure it.
Jian Yunxian's hand was still on Yi Heye's shoulder, lightly touching the spot where his limb had been severed, making it impossible for Yi Heye to concentrate.
Jian Yunxian's gaze swept across the crowd, and then he casually asked, "Is everyone going?"
Yi Heye knew that he was trying to find out Liu Zhi's whereabouts.
Sure enough, Liu Zhi was eager to refuse, but Chen Sang blocked his way and pointed at everyone, saying, "No one is getting away today."
Liu Zhi then reluctantly turned back.
Seeing this, Jian Yunxian laughed and said, "Then Xiaoye and I won't stand on ceremony either."
The restaurant Chen Sang chose was not far away. A large group of people crossed the road in a grand procession, like a string of flashy fluorescent light bulbs passing through the night.
At this moment, Chen Sang, who had just finished singing, was still in high spirits and couldn't help but strike up a conversation with Jian Yunxian and his companion:
"I'm really curious how you two got together. Someone like you... how could you... I mean, how could you be willing to date someone from our D district?"