Chapter 033: The Mysterious Jade Pendant

Lin Yi only turned to walk towards where Uncle Fu had parked the car after confirming that Kang Xiaobo had left. Indeed, Uncle Fu had not driven away but was waiting quietly there.

After Lin Yi got into the car, Uncle Fu started the engine. The two girls in the back, Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu, were unusually quiet, not knowing whether it was because of what they had seen in the toilet or the scene on the rooftop that had shocked them. In any case, they didn't talk much, and Chu Mengyao, surprisingly, didn't complain to Uncle Fu about Lin Yi.

"Uncle Fu, stop at the bank ahead. I need to go with Xiao Shu to get a card," Chu Mengyao instructed Uncle Fu.

Lin Yi, reminded by Chu Mengyao, remembered that the school had asked each student to get a bank card, saying that tuition and other fees would be deducted from it in the future.

Uncle Fu didn't ask any more questions, nodded, and parked the car near a bank. It was rush hour, and the traffic was heavy, especially since this was the only 24-hour bank in the area. The bank's entrance was crowded with cars, making the traffic chaotic.

Lin Yi followed Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu out of the car. Chu Mengyao frowned immediately. "Why are you coming with us?"

"Don't forget, I'm also a student at the school," Lin Yi smiled.

Chu Mengyao then remembered that Lin Yi had become a part of the school today and naturally needed to get a bank card. Without another word, she took Chen Yushu's hand and entered the bank.

The moment Lin Yi stepped into the bank, the jade pendant around his neck suddenly reacted, making him startle. This jade pendant was the one he had brought out from the cave at the foot of Xishan Mountain. However, Lin Yi still hadn't figured out what the jade pendant was for or how to use it.

However, every time something significant was about to happen, the jade pendant would have a subtle reaction, as if trying to convey a message to Lin Yi. Although he didn't know what the jade pendant was trying to convey, whenever this happened, something was bound to occur.

For example, in North Africa, when he and the person he was protecting were trapped in the enemy's encirclement, the jade pendant's early warnings helped him avoid the enemy's attacks time and time again, eventually leading to their rescue.

Or, before something good happened, the jade pendant would also give a similar warning. Once, when he helped the old man buy an instant lottery ticket, he won 20 yuan.

Therefore, no matter what, the jade pendant's reaction made Lin Yi's nerves tingle with alertness.

Inside the bank, Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu took a number and sat in the waiting area. Lin Yi also took a number and sat next to them.

Lin Yi sat next to Chen Yushu, as he was aware that Chu Mengyao still had a lot of hostility towards him. Chen Yushu gave Lin Yi a meaningful look, her lips curling slightly.

While waiting for his number, Lin Yi remained in a highly tense state. Every time the jade pendant reacted, something happened, and he believed this time would be no exception.

Suddenly, Lin Yi's gaze fixed on a black Hyundai minivan outside the bank...

"Quick, let's go!" Lin Yi suddenly stood up, grabbed Chen Yushu's hand, and said to her and Chu Mengyao.

"You... What are you doing?" Chen Yushu was stunned, her face turning red. She had never held a young man's hand except for her brother's. Suddenly being held by Lin Yi, she didn't know what to do, standing there dumbfounded.

"Leave quickly, there's no time to explain!" Lin Yi was anxious, trying to pull Chen Yushu up.

"Slap!"

Chu Mengyao slapped Lin Yi's hand, separating it from Chen Yushu's. In fact, Lin Yi had subconsciously let go, or else Chu Mengyao's slap wouldn't have been enough to do so.

"Lin Yi, what are you doing? Taking advantage of Xiao Shu?" Chu Mengyao glared at Lin Yi, her eyes filled with anger.

"I... Ah, there's no time to explain. You two, follow me and leave here quickly!" Lin Yi glanced through the bank's glass window at the street corner, speaking with great urgency.

Taking advantage? Lin Yi was flabbergasted. In this situation, who would think of taking advantage?

"Why should we?" Chu Mengyao huffed. "Who are you? Are you crazy? If you want to leave, go by yourself. We still need to get our cards!"

Chen Yushu was also confused. What was wrong with Lin Yi? He seemed calm, but suddenly became so agitated.

"Let's go outside and talk!" This time, Lin Yi pulled both of their hands without hesitation! Chen Yushu and Chu Mengyao's hands were pulled up by Lin Yi, one on each side.

"Let go!" Chu Mengyao was almost driven mad. She didn't expect Lin Yi to molest Chen Yushu and then extend his "evil hand" to her. She struggled to free herself from Lin Yi's grip.

"Yao Yao, let's go outside with him first!" Chen Yushu was more rational than Chu Mengyao. She had already calmed down from the shock and noticed that Lin Yi's face didn't have that lecherous expression but rather a look of urgency.

To be honest, Chen Yushu knew Lin Yi better than Chu Mengyao. She knew that Lin Yi wouldn't come to the bank to harass them. If he wanted to take advantage of them, last night would have been the best time! Only someone with a mental problem would choose to do it in a crowded bank.

Chu Mengyao was taken aback, looking at Chen Yushu in surprise, not understanding why she was suddenly siding with Lin Yi.

Lin Yi, seeing Chu Mengyao's hesitation, sighed inwardly. It was too late! He had already seen several men in black windbreakers push open the bank's door and walk in!

"Bang!" A sharp gunshot immediately turned the orderly bank into chaos, with screams, children's cries, and alarm sirens ringing out simultaneously.

"Don't move, or I'll shoot!" The leader, a bald man with a black mask, pointed a black pistol at the people in the bank and shouted.

Lin Yi sighed slightly. During the struggle with Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu, they had missed the best chance to escape. Now, it seemed impossible to run away.

However, Lin Yi didn't blame Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu. After all, they couldn't have realized the danger that was approaching. They were just acting normally...