Chapter 0033: The Mysterious Jade Pendant

After confirming that Kang Xiaobo had left, Lin Yi turned and walked towards where Uncle Fu had parked the car. Sure enough, Uncle Fu had not driven away but was waiting quietly there.

Only after Lin Yi got into the car did Uncle Fu start the engine. Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu in the back seat were unusually quiet, seemingly either because of what they had seen in the toilet or because of the scene on the rooftop that had shocked them. In any case, they spoke little, and surprisingly, Chu Mengyao did not complain to Uncle Fu about Lin Yi.

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

Lin Yi, reminded by Chu Mengyao, remembered that the school had asked each student to get a bank card for future tuition and miscellaneous fees.

Uncle Fu did not 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 got out of the car with Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu. Chu Mengyao frowned. "What are you following us for?"

"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 as well. 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, startling him. This jade pendant was the one he had brought out from the cave at the foot of Xishan Mountain. However, Lin Yi still did not understand its purpose 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 did not 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, ultimately leading to their rescue.

Or, before something good happened, the jade pendant would also give a similar warning. Once, when he helped Lin Lao Tou buy a scratch-off lottery ticket, he won twenty yuan.

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

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 beside Chen Yushu, aware that Chu Mengyao still harbored hostility towards him. Chen Yushu gave Lin Yi a meaningful look, her lips curling slightly.

While waiting for their turn, Lin Yi remained in a highly alert state. Every time the jade pendant reacted, something would happen, 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 other than her brother's, and being suddenly grabbed by Lin Yi left her at a loss, 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 would not 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... sigh, 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 exasperated. 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 ahead. 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 were pulled up by Lin Yi, one on each side.

"Let go!" Chu Mengyao was almost frantic. She did not expect Lin Yi to molest Chen Yushu and then extend his "claws" 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 recovered from her shock and noticed that Lin Yi's face did not have a lecherous expression but rather a look of anxiety.

Chen Yushu knew Lin Yi better than Chu Mengyao. She knew that Lin Yi would not come to the bank to harass them. If he wanted to take advantage of them, last night would have been the best time! He would only choose to do so in a crowded bank if he had a problem with his brain.

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, held a black pistol and shouted at the people in the bank.

Lin Yi sighed. In 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 did not blame Chu Mengyao and Chen Yushu. After all, they could not have realized the danger that was approaching. They were just acting normally...