Chapter 166 – The White Moonlight is Forcibly Loved by the Substitute 64

“Ahhh ahhh ahhh…”

Don’t believe him, he’s with the World Government, A Yan, kill him…

This was what Meng Ying wanted to convey. Even in such a wretched state, his heart and eyes were still filled with only Gu Qiyan. It was just like their reunion years ago. The one who had recognized him was Si Shuangyu, and the one who had suggested Gu Qiyan take him in was also Si Shuangyu. Yet, he hadn’t said a single word of thanks to him. His gaze had remained fixed on Gu Qiyan from beginning to end, and his words of gratitude were also directed at him.

He loved Gu Qiyan more than anything. As Jingmo had said, he was even willing to die for him. Die? He wasn’t afraid. It was just… he couldn’t bear it. He couldn’t bear to leave Gu Qiyan to die alone. Life was too hard. Gu Qiyan was the only guiding light in his heart. He was his salvation, his god, his… lifelong obsession.

“Meng Ying, tell me, who is the World Government’s mole!”

Alas, while the goddess was full of love, the king was indifferent. The selfish Gu Qiyan completely ignored his love, only desperate to get information from him.

“Ahhh…”

Meng Ying’s eyes filled with a crazed hatred as he glared viciously at the distant Jingmo. Gu Qiyan glanced back suspiciously. Was he implying that Jingmo was the mole? Was that possible…

Seeing his hesitation, a resolute look flashed in Meng Ying’s eyes. He stubbornly grabbed Gu Qiyan’s hand and tremblingly wrote a blood-stained character for “Yu” in his palm. He wanted to tell Gu Qiyan that not only Jingmo but also Si Shuangyu was involved. He had only destroyed four container sites; the remaining dozens were all Si Shuangyu’s handiwork! Even with the assassinated core members, he had only started it, and the rest was all part of Si Shuangyu’s scheme. That cunning man had turned the tables, pinning everything on him, with the aim of making the Gu family the target of public criticism.

The hateful thing was, his tongue had been cut out, and there was no way for him to describe more to Gu Qiyan. At this moment, he still held onto a sliver of hope. As long as they left together, whether by typing or writing, he would tell A Yan everything, completely and without reservation. As long as there was life, there was hope. They could definitely make a comeback!

The imagination was beautiful, but reality was cruel. The truth was, his one act of betrayal, crying wolf, had long since cost him Gu Qiyan’s trust. No matter what he said or did, Gu Qiyan would naturally assume he was incorrigible, still trying to slander his white moonlight even at death’s door!

The rain quickly washed away the character, blurring it. Just like the message Meng Ying wanted to convey, it failed to leave any doubt in Gu Qiyan’s mind.

“Meng Ying… even at a time like this, you’re still thinking of framing A-Yu. I’m truly disappointed in you!”

Gu Qiyan’s eyes filled with disappointment, his handsome face turning cold and ruthless.

“Ahhh ahhh…”

I’m not lying, everything I said is true, believe me, A Yan!

Meng Ying’s eyes filled with panic as he kept trying to explain with frantic sounds.

His answer was the pistol Gu Qiyan pressed against his forehead.

“Meng Ying… don’t blame me. I don’t want to kill you either, but if I don’t, I won’t be able to answer to Mr. Ai and Xiao Yu.”

He failed to grasp what Meng Ying was truly trying to say. He thought he was begging for mercy. Crouching down, his eyes filled with reluctance and pity as he gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. The gesture was so gentle, yet the gun pressed against his forehead was so cruel.

“Ahhh ahhh ahhh…”

Meng Ying shook his head, his eyes filled with a firm resolve, indicating that he was not afraid to die. Then, his finger once again pointed at Jingmo, who was filming with great interest in the background, stubbornly trying to convey with his actions that he was, in fact, the mole!

Unfortunately, Gu Qiyan couldn’t be bothered with his silent communication anymore. He had lost his patience.

“I know you love me, so for this final journey, I’ll do it myself. Don’t resent me, Meng Ying. I’m sorry…”

As his words fell, he ruthlessly pulled the trigger.

BANG—

The piercing gunshot rang out. Meng Ying, unable to close his eyes in death, fell to the muddy ground, his eyes forever open. Until the moment he died, he was still clutching Gu Qiyan’s pant leg, his other hand stiffly pointing at the distant Jingmo.

[Ding, Vicious Ghost’s Resentment -10. Current Resentment: 10.]

In Shuang Yu’s mind, Xiao Ai’s resentment notification sounded again. At the same time, he received the video Jingmo had sent him. Gu Qiyan’s words echoed in his ears. He slowly closed his eyes and gently touched the hot Spirit Bead.

In a daze, the Vicious Ghost returned to the moment before his death. The same rainy night, a different location. He had been dragged before Gu Qiyan like a dead dog. Back then, Gu Qiyan had also crouched before him, his eyes filled with pity and reluctance, and said almost the exact same words.

“I know you love me, so for this final journey, I’ll do it myself. Don’t resent me, Xiao Yu, I’m sorry… I love you.”

In the last second of his life, he didn’t remember Gu Qiyan’s expression. But he did remember the expression on Meng Ying’s face behind him. Triumphant, mocking… and the joy and excitement of a long-cherished wish fulfilled.

“What goes around, comes around; Heaven spares no one…”

Shuang Yu sighed softly and murmured.

***

At the port, Gu Qiyan pried Meng Ying’s hand open. Looking at the bloodstain on his pant leg, he couldn’t help but frown. He took out a handkerchief to wipe his blood-stained face and said to the driver holding the umbrella, “We had a bond for so many years, after all. Give him a proper burial.”

“Yes, Mr. Gu.”

Leaving the driver to handle Meng Ying’s body, the two got into the car, with Jingmo driving him back to the villa. “Did you record the video?” Gu Qiyan asked, his voice filled with exhaustion as he looked out at the pouring rain.

“It’s recorded, Mr. Gu. I’ll send it to your phone later. You look very tired. You should get some sleep. I’ll wake you when we arrive.”

A cold glint flashed in Jingmo’s eyes, and a strange smile played on his lips.

“Mm.”

Feeling genuinely exhausted, Gu Qiyan slowly closed his eyes. Soon, he realized something was wrong. The warm air blowing from the car’s air conditioner had a pungent smell. The final moments before Meng Ying’s death flashed through his mind, and Gu Qiyan belatedly realized. Jingmo was the World Government’s mole! Damn it, he had been careless…

The realization came too late. Gu Qiyan had already lost the upper hand and could only sink into an endless darkness. A satisfied smile curled on Jingmo’s lips. Humming a nursery rhyme that Shuang Yu had taught him long ago, he dialed Shuang Yu’s number.

“Yu, the surprise I prepared for you is in the presidential suite at the SGS Hotel. I might have to trouble you to come over in person.”

This little fox, what tricks was he up to? Shuang Yu’s mind was filled with doubt, not understanding why he had to go to a hotel all of a sudden. Perhaps because his body had been excessively nourished recently, he wasn’t feeling as uncomfortable as usual, even though it was time for his sex addiction to flare up. He could still manage.

Knowing that Jingmo wouldn’t give up if he didn’t go, Shuang Yu, though puzzled, didn’t ask further and had his subordinate drive him to the hotel.