Cheng Cheng and the Cicada
Chapter 27 Little Johnny
Little Johnny rubbed his aching knee, gritting his teeth as he chased to the alley entrance, only to find… that the tall gentleman who had saved him was already far away and entering a lavishly decorated hotel.
He stood there in silence for a long time before continuing to follow.
It was getting late.
Lin Xian...
Little Johnny rubbed his aching knee, gritting his teeth as he chased to the alley entrance, only to find that the tall gentleman who had saved him was already far away and entering a lavishly decorated hotel. He stood there in silence for a long time before continuing to follow.
Walking into the hotel lobby, little Johnny cautiously looked around. The magnificent crystal chandelier, the marble floors inlaid with gold trim, and the impeccably suited waiters all highlighted the luxurious atmosphere. He carefully weaved through the crowd, trying to find the gentleman.
Finally, in a corner, he spotted the gentleman talking to a smartly dressed lady. Little Johnny quietly approached, trying to hear their conversation.
"I am very grateful for your help today," the lady said elegantly. "If it weren't for your timely intervention, I'm afraid I would have been in trouble."
"You're welcome. It's my duty," the gentleman smiled slightly. "However, I'm curious as to why you were alone in such a place. It's very dangerous there."
The lady sighed softly. "I just wanted to take a walk alone to relax. Who knew I would encounter those criminals? Fortunately, you were there, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
The gentleman nodded. "I understand your feelings. But in such a place, please be careful. The city is not very safe, and you are easily exposed to danger alone."
The lady smiled slightly. "Then would you be willing to take a walk with me? I think you must know the situation here better than I do."
The gentleman pondered for a moment. "Since you say so, then I will accept your kind offer."
The two then left the hall together and disappeared into the hotel corridor.
Little Johnny stared blankly at their departing figures, his heart filled with doubt. Who exactly was this gentleman, why would he appear in such a place, and what did he want to do?
Little Johnny hesitated for a while, and finally decided to follow. He carefully advanced along the corridor, trying not to attract anyone's attention.
Before long, he came to a secluded corner. He saw the gentleman and the lady standing in front of a closed door, whispering something. Little Johnny carefully hid in a shadow, carefully observing their movements.
Suddenly, the gentleman took out a key from his pocket and opened the door. The two then entered the room and closed the door.
Little Johnny hesitated for a while, and finally mustered up the courage to quietly approach the door, trying to hear the conversation inside.
"I have arranged everything," the gentleman's voice came from inside the door. "We can start the operation tomorrow night."
"Great," the lady's voice also rang out. "I can't wait. Once this operation is successful, we can obtain huge benefits."
"But we must be careful," the gentleman's tone became serious. "If we are discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Little Johnny held his breath, carefully listening to the conversation inside the door. His heart was beating faster and faster, and his mind was full of questions. What were these two planning, and what was their purpose?
"I understand your concern," the lady's voice rang out. "But as long as everything goes according to plan, we will not have any problems. I have arranged all the logistical support, and everything is ready."
"That's good," the gentleman said softly. "We must ensure that there are no mistakes. This operation is of great importance, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes."
The two talked for a while, and finally walked out of the room. Little Johnny quickly hid aside, carefully observing their movements.
He saw the gentleman and the lady walking together to the hotel lobby, looking relaxed and at ease, as if the conversation just now had never happened.
Little Johnny hesitated for a while, and finally decided to follow. He carefully followed behind the two, trying to figure out what they were planning.
Arriving at the hall, the gentleman and the lady walked to a corner, sat down, and ordered a drink. Little Johnny found a hidden spot and quietly observed their every move.
Before long, the two began to talk in low voices again. Little Johnny pricked up his ears, trying hard to hear their conversation.
"Is everything ready for tomorrow night?" the gentleman asked.
"Yes, everything is going according to plan," the lady smiled slightly. "Our people are in place, just waiting for your signal."
"Very good," the gentleman nodded. "Then let's see what happens tomorrow."
The two talked for a while, and finally got up and left the hall.
Little Johnny watched them leave, his heart filled with doubt and worry. What were they planning, and what would this operation be? He had to find out the truth.
So Little Johnny decided to follow them and find out. He carefully followed behind the two, through the hotel corridor, and came to a secluded corner.
He saw the gentleman and the lady enter a room and close the door. Little Johnny carefully approached, trying to hear the movement inside.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came from behind. Little Johnny was startled and quickly hid aside. He saw a security guard walking quickly, pushing open the door directly.
"Sir, Madam, we have received a report that there are suspicious people here. Is there anything we can help you with?" the security guard asked seriously.
The gentleman and the lady looked at each other, obviously flustered.
"No, we are just chatting here," the gentleman said awkwardly.
The security guard looked the two up and down, and finally nodded. "That's good. But please pay attention to safety. It's not very safe here after all."
After saying that, the security guard turned and left.
Little Johnny breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing that he had not been discovered. He carefully observed the reactions of the gentleman and the lady, and found that there was a trace of worry on both of their faces.
"It seems we must be more careful," the gentleman said in a low voice. "We can't let anyone discover our whereabouts."
It seems we must be more careful," the gentleman said in a low voice. "We can't let anyone discover our whereabouts."
The lady nodded. "I understand. We must ensure that there are no mistakes. This operation is of great importance, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes."
The two talked for a while, and finally walked out of the room and left the hotel.
Little Johnny carefully followed behind them, observing their every move along the way. He was increasingly convinced that these two people must be plotting some unspeakable conspiracy.
Finally, the gentleman and the lady came to a secluded warehouse. They carefully looked around to make sure no one noticed them, and then pushed open the warehouse door and walked in.
Little Johnny hesitated for a while, but decided to follow them in. He carefully pushed open the door and quietly walked in.
The warehouse was dark, with only some faint light coming in through the windows. Little Johnny carefully walked forward, trying to find the gentleman and the lady.
Suddenly, a noise came from the front. Little Johnny quickly hid aside, carefully observing.
He saw the gentleman and the lady standing in front of a table, talking in low voices. Little Johnny carefully approached, trying to hear their conversation.
"Is everything ready?" the gentleman asked.
"Yes, everything is going according to plan," the lady smiled slightly. "Our people are in place, just waiting for your signal."
"Very good," the gentleman nodded. "Then let's see what happens tomorrow."
The two talked for a while, and finally left the warehouse.
Little Johnny watched them leave, his heart filled with doubt and worry. What were they planning, and what would this operation be? He had to find out the truth.
So Little Johnny decided to stay in the warehouse and carefully observe. He carefully walked to the table and found some documents and maps on it.
He carefully looked through the documents and found details of some illegal activities recorded on them. It turned out that these two people were planning a large-scale criminal activity!
Little Johnny felt a burst of panic in his heart. He had to tell the police about these situations as soon as possible. But he was worried that he would be discovered and retaliated against.
In the end, he decided to leave here first and then find a way to tell the police about these situations. He carefully walked out of the warehouse and quickly left.
Back home, Little Johnny immediately called the police station and told the police everything he knew. The police said they would immediately send someone to investigate.
Little Johnny breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart was still full of worry. He was worried that he would be retaliated against, and worried that the police would not be able to stop the two people's conspiracy in time.
He decided to keep a low profile for the time being and not act rashly. But he was also determined to see those two people brought to justice with his own eyes.
Just then, Lin Xian's phone call came in. Little Johnny quickly answered the phone and told Lin Xian everything he knew.
"I understand your concerns, little Johnny," Lin Xian said in a deep voice. "But we must take action as soon as possible.