Chapter 7
As the story reached this point, I felt a bit thirsty.
Zhou Ye, completely engrossed, urged me on, “What happens next?” Clearly, he was deeply captivated by the tale.
I wasn’t in a hurry to continue. Instead, I countered with a question: “If it were you, what would you do?”
He pondered for a moment. “…I think I’d agree to it. At this point, why not take the risk and gamble on it? Back in 2005, surveillance cameras weren’t as widespread as they are now. There was still a chance to get away with it. But… could an old woman really pull that off?”
I didn’t seem entirely satisfied with his answer.
“Actually, there isn’t just one option,” I said, half of my face hidden in shadow, a low chuckle escaping my lips.
“There are two of us here. Granny Zhang is just a blind old woman with no family or ties.
“So, we also have the option of silencing her for good.”
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