Chapter 435: Together in the Same Boat
UŃ.dÉted by BÊXN0VEL.cÎżm
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âGu Ci, long time no see!â Chen Rushi looked much more mature than five years ago, with a hint of frost at his temples. Once he had left the triad and Black Hawk, he had too many things to worry about. If one labored too much, they would age faster than others. This was inevitable!
Ji Chi could tell it was Chen Rushi. If anyone had the ambition and capability to respond to Tang Mingzhou, it was Chen Rushi. His ambition had always been as clear as day, just like Sima Zhaoâs, and everyone knew it.
Rong Li and Ji Chi remained silent. Gu Ci leaned against a pillar. âChen Rushi, the fact that weâre still alive means weâre still useful. Show us your injuries. If we die, it wonât benefit you either!â
Chen Rushi shrugged. âWhat can I do? Thereâs no doctor on the ship.â
âI am the doctor!â
âBut we donât have any tools!â Chen Rushi calmly looked at Rong Liâs wound. He walked over and suddenly stepped on Rong Liâs wound, causing fresh blood to gush out. Rong Li twitched in pain but didnât make a sound. He was a tough guy. Ji Chi couldnât bear it and rushed forward, angrily pushing him away. âChen Rushi, get lost!â
âThese are truly two loyal dogs of Lu Zhiyuan!â Chen Rushi even complained that his shoes were dirtied with blood and deliberately rubbed them on the floor, leaving a bloody mark. Qin Wan turned her gaze away in disgust. Although she didnât like Rong Li, she disliked traitors like him even more.
âRong Li, how are you? Rong LiâŠâ Ji Chi crawled over to Rong Li. âRong LiâŠâ
Rong Li was in so much pain that he was almost passing out, but he struggled to say, âIâm fine, I wonât die!â
Chen Rushi and Rong Li had some personal grievances. If it werenât for Rong Li acting as a stand-in for Lu Zhiyuan and handling Black Hawkâs affairs on his behalf, Lu Zhiyuanâs identity wouldnât have been so well-hidden.
Rong Li had also seized the resources that should have belonged to the Chen family. When Black Hawk quickly gained a foothold and Rong Li remained loyal to Lu Zhiyuan, Chen Rushi tried to win him over. While Rong Li pretended to cooperate with him on the surface, he secretly reported everything to Lu Zhiyuan. The Chen family was expelled from the family power structure of Black Hawk, and Rong Li had made a significant contribution. How could Chen Rushi not hold a grudge?
This kick was intentionally aimed at Rong Liâs life!
Ji Chi secretly resented this and glanced at the ropes on the ground. He looked at Qin Wan, and Qin Wan also looked at Chen Rushi. New and old grievances would be settled together, and it was only fair. Our traditional culture always favored collective responsibility!
âWe are wounded and crippled. Thereâs no benefit for you in killing us. If you wanted us dead, you would have done it already,â Gu Ci remained calm. âYou donât want to go down with us, do you?â
âI have you and Ji Chi in my hands, and those two aces are enough. Whether he lives or dies, who cares?â Chen Rushi approached Gu Ci and glanced at her abdomen. âCici, following Lu Zhiyuan, do you regret it? Can he protect you?â
Gu Ciâs face turned pale due to excessive bleeding, and she broke into a cold sweat. âDidnât anyone tell you that 1 broke up with Lu Zhiyuan five years ago?â
Suddenly, Ji Chi hooked the rope on the ground and threw it towards Qin Wan. Qin Wanâs right leg wrapped around the other end of the rope, and the two of them quickly flipped. The rope stretched across Chen Rushiâs chest, and he sneered, about to retaliate. However, Ji Chi and Qin Wan stood up, their legs skillfully maneuvering the rope upward, positioning it around his neck. Qin Wan and Ji Chi swapped positions, and after a few rounds, they had Chen Rushiâs neck ensnared. Each of them pulled from one side, causing Chen Rushi to scream in agony. Although he tried to put his hands between the rope and his neck, the two of them had him tightly wrapped up.
Ji Chi and Qin Wan couldnât use their hands, so their legs replaced them, and each side of the rope pinned Chen Rushi down. Their synchronized movements formed a deadly technique.
Their coordination was impeccable!
âChen Rushi, 1 can easily cut off your head with a little force!â Ji Chi said coldly. He tugged on the rope, and Chen Rushi was strangled, his face turning red, but he couldnât make a sound.
Due to his heart condition, Chen Rushi couldnât engage in strenuous physical activity. He always had someone protecting him when he traveled, so he was no match for Ji Chi and Qin Wan, both in terms of reflexes and agility.
Ji Chi returned all the pain that Chen Rushi had inflicted on Rong Li. âUseless!â
Gu Ci shook her head at him, indicating not to provoke Chen Rushi. Currently, Chen Rushi was struggling due to choking and pain. Ji Chi and Qin Wan loosened their grip slightly. Chen Rushi angrily warned, âIf you dare to attack us, you wonât be able to escape!â
Ji Chi sneered, âIâm just telling you that killing you is simpler than slaughtering a chicken!â
Qin Wan coldly added, âYou, a weakling like you, dare to be arrogant in front of us. If it werenât for Rong Li being shot, we would all be tied up. Would you dare to come in?â
Ji Chi and Qin Wan had no intention of taking Chen Rushiâs life. They released him, as killing him would serve no purpose, and they couldnât afford to take such risks at sea.
Chen Rushi took a few steps back, still trembling, and took deep breaths. A red mark appeared on his neck.
Gu Ci said, âChen Rushi, youâre out of anger, and weâve given you a scare. We are your captives. Since you donât want us dead, unlock my handcuffs and give me a first aid kit. If Rong Li dies, there will be no negotiation between us.â Chen Rushi glared at Ji Chi and Qin Wan with hatred, then turned and left. âWhat if he doesnât agree?â Ji Chi crouched beside Rong Li. âRong Li, can you still hear me?â
âI wonât die!â Rong Li gritted his teeth. âDonât worry about me. Youâre the heir of Black Hawk. Chen Rushi wonât harm you.â
âShut up!â Ji Chi said fiercely. âNone of us will die!â
Gu Ci frowned, âIf Chen Rushi remains indifferent, weâll have to play our last card.â
âWhat card?â
Qin Wan snorted. âHe thinks Iâm his own sister.â
Rong Li and Ji Chi remained silent.
The guards under Chen Rushiâs command brought a first aid kit and unlocked Gu Ciâs handcuffs. One of the guards said, âThere are no medical supplies on the ship. Whether you live or die depends on your own luck.â
Soon, heavily armed agents came down to the cabin, monitoring them from all angles.
Gu Ci opened the first aid kit and found that it didnât contain many medical supplies, but at least there were some tools. She glanced at her own abdomen, quickly stopped the bleeding, and bandaged herself before proceeding to examine Rong Liâs gunshot wound.
Ji Chi and Qin Wan were still restrained and couldnât help. Gu Ci cut open Rong Liâs clothes, cleaned the wound with alcohol, and found that the bullet had penetrated deeply. She had to remove all the bullet fragments.
There was no anesthetic or a complete set of surgical instruments in the first aid kit. Moreover, the ship was swaying in the sea, making it a challenging situation for Gu Ciâs medical skills. After a thorough examination, she could only say, âThereâs no anesthesia or morphine. Youâll have to endure it.â âBring it on!â Rong Li hadnât made a sound since getting shot. The bullet was still lodged in his wound, and he was deteriorating rapidly. Gu Ci rolled up a piece of gauze and had him bite on it before starting to extract the bullet.
Qin Wan leaned against the side, watching Gu Ci cut open Rong Liâs wound. Rong Li was obviously in extreme pain, clenching the gauze tightly in his mouth. Ji Chi wanted to wipe his sweat, but he was restrained by the handcuffs. Ji Chi encouraged him, âHang in there, Rong Li, donât pass out..â
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