readytorunbook Chapter 218 The lantern comes on
Chapter 218 The lantern comes on
As night fell and the lights came on, the main entrance of the Qiufeng Theater slowly opened, welcoming a visual feast. A red carpet was laid out in front of the entrance, and guests, dressed in elegant attire, filed in, laughing and chatting.
Inside the theater, the lighting was soft and warm, and the golden decorations shone brightly in the lobby.
The lights were adjusted, beams of light shone into the empty space, and the sound was gradually drowned out.
The old man's loud voice pierced through the roof, and the martial arts actor's every move was clean and crisp.
"Xiao Yi, how was it?" Jiang Yang cheered and clapped from behind, then whispered in Jiang Yi's ear.
Wang Ruozhi was unable to attend due to health reasons. Jiang Yi was accompanied by Jiang Yang and You Ming and sat in the front row. At Jiang Yang's suggestion, You Ming was "redefined" as Jiang Yi's bodyguard.
"Hmm." Jiang Yi's tone was indifferent, but her eyes never left the stage.
The drums and gongs beat incessantly, like raindrops slowly spreading in a pond, and Jiang Yi's thoughts began to wander.
People around slowly backed away, passing the stage and pausing, as if seeing the past.
A fair-skinned child, dressed in a theatrical costume, walks with graceful steps to the rhythm, her flowing sleeves swaying from side to side.
"Flowers fall, petals fly, petals fill the sky..."
The instructor led the children in performing the same movements, their melodious voices blending with the slightly childish tones of the children.
"Grandpa, did I sing well?"
The child blinked his eyes affectionately, waiting for praise.
"Sounds good!"
Grandpa Jiang's face was beaming with a smile, his wrinkles smoothing out, radiating kindness and warmth, as he clapped generously.
Cui Xiuling patted Jiang Yi's head and proudly raised her head, "Teacher Liu said that Xiao Yi is very talented. There is a performance next week, so she will also take her to practice her voice."
"My teacher said I'll definitely surpass my mom in the future." The child's eyes sparkled, and his pride was as sweet as if he had drunk a bowl of honey.
"Yes, yes, our little one is the best."
Cui Xiuling's voice was gentle yet firm, a voice of approval and praise for the child.
Under the soft light, Jiang Yi's body stiffened, her heart rippled, and tears silently slid from her eyes, but the upturned corners of her mouth could not express her emotions, making her beautiful and endearing.
Chi Ruiche hid at the entrance of the first row of emergency exits. He stood straight with his hands in his pockets, peering at Jiang Yi through the slightly ajar door.
However, he could not go forward, could not get close, and could only remain motionless, not even daring to blink.
"Yang said that Xiao Si doesn't remember meeting you yesterday." Abu shrugged and leaned lazily against the wall.
“Arui is like a ticking time bomb to her. If we wait a little longer, there will definitely be a way.”
Chi Ruiche's eyes seemed to hold a hint of tenderness, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists in his pockets, restraining his urge to rush over and hug her.
Lu Haotian held a cigarette butt lightly in his mouth, glancing at Jiang Yi's photo on his phone screen through the smoke. A cold indifference flashed in his eyes.
"Boss, are you getting ready to leave?"
The door opened, revealing three bald men dressed in black. They had healthy tan skin and several barely noticeable scars on their faces, which hinted at a formidable strength.
"Let's go."
Lu Haotian zoomed in on the surveillance footage. Several cars drove into the garage and the company gate, blocking every exit. The cars with their engines running were waiting for something.
Three bodyguards followed behind him as the elevator descended. Lu Haotian's suit jacket was slightly open, revealing a white shirt and a dark blue tie. His eyes were indifferent, and he wore a smile, showing no fear whatsoever.
The elevator doors opened, and the number of bodyguards waiting in the lobby increased several times over. A gunshot rang out through the revolving doors of the lobby, knocking down the chandelier.
"Leave from the side with the Boss."
The bodyguards rushed forward and formed a human wall around Lü Haotian.
The people on the bus rushed into the crowd like cheetahs in the dark night, with moonlight and streetlights barely illuminating the hall through the windows.
The two groups of men clashed like wild horses, each exchange a fatal blow. Clearly, both sides were rigorously selected. Their blades gleamed coldly in the moonlight, each strike precisely hitting the opponent's vitals.
The sound of bullets pierced the air, felling each enemy. The modern lobby of the Lü Group was now a scene of devastation, filled with the ghostly aura of death.