The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 109 Accomplice

As night fell, the area in front of the bars, which were flashing neon lights, appeared unusually deserted beside the bustling city streets.

Nancy stood there all alone, facing the serious and focused police officers.

Her eyes were filled with anxiety and helplessness, her lips trembled slightly, and she kept repeating the same sentence: "Please help me find my daughter."

Just then, a miracle occurred.

After Qiao Xiao successfully disposed of the explosive box, Rossi, who had been hiding in the shadows, finally emerged slowly.

Her steps faltered, her body trembled with fear, and her face was filled with panic. But when she saw the two people huddled together, a flicker of joy flashed in her eyes.

She walked quickly toward them, her voice trembling with tears: "You...you can take me out of here."

Qiao Xiao stared at the nervous girl in front of her, scrutinizing her carefully this time. "You must be Rossi, right? Your mother is looking for you at the door. The police have arrived, so hurry up and get out. We have other important things to do." She then patted Rossi on the shoulder.

Rossi was filled with fear, but having witnessed the trembling figures of those who planted the explosives, she knew how formidable Qiao Xiao was and dared not provoke her. It took her a long period of mental preparation to realize and accept this fact: Qiao Xiao was a ruthless character who had killed people!

Recalling the scene of Qiao Xiao walking in from outside the door, she still felt lingering fear. At that time, Qiao Xiao was wearing a dress stained with blood. She would never forget the shocking red color and the strong smell of blood that sent chills down her spine.

Qiao Xiao looked at Rossi with a puzzled expression, wondering: Why isn't she reacting? Has she not realized what's happening yet?

Qiao Xiao unexpectedly offered a handgun and said in a nonchalant tone, "Take care of yourself."

Gu Jinghe gazed at Qiao Xiao, his heart softening further: "Qiao, you're still so kind..."

The two then left together, leaving Rossi alone. After a long while, Rossi slowly came to her senses. Overwhelmed with panic, she finally made a decision—to stay there, after all, it was far too dangerous outside. "I don't want to die like this..." she sobbed softly, repeatedly calling out a name, "Coyote, where are you?"

Time ticked by, and just as Rosie was beginning to despair, fortune smiled upon her. Soon after, the police located her, allowing mother and daughter to be reunited. At that moment, Rosie was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face, as she tightly embraced her mother, feeling the joy of being reborn.

At this moment, a stern-faced police chief walked over and asked, "Has the statistics been completed here? How many people have unfortunately lost their lives?" His voice was low and solemn, as if it carried the weight of countless lives.

"Sir, twenty-one people have died in total, and there are still..."

The sheriff said impatiently, "What else? Speak up!"

"There are also the bodies of thirty-three terrorists."

Sheriff: "What!"

Back home, Gu Jinghe saw that Qiao Xiao was carrying a box.

Seeing his puzzled expression, Qiao Xiao answered directly and decisively, "This is explosives."

Gu Jinghe's expression changed drastically: "You contacted them? Were you injured?"

Qiao Xiao found it somewhat amusing, twitched her lips, took off the coat she had specially found, took a few steps back, spun around a few times, and asked, "What do you think?"

It was obvious that she was covered in blood.

Gu Jinghe then realized what was happening. His mind went blank, and he didn't know how to react. He was breathing heavily, his mind was tense, and he stood there nervously, staring at Qiao Xiao.

Qiao Xiao noticed his emotional instability and said, "Don't be afraid."

Gu Jinghe: "I'm not afraid of you, never."

Qiao Xiao: Actually, what I wanted to say was that you shouldn't be afraid of this bomb.

She patted Gu Jinghe on the shoulder and asked, "Is there any way to get the information about the person who called you? He's an important figure, and I need to know who he is."

Gu Jinghe was confused. "Well, they deliberately threatened me, saying I was in danger. I didn't care about anything else and just believed them. But I'm sure their voices were altered."

Qiao Xiao: "These clues are not enough."

She paused, then replied, "The other party may take further action, so it's best to be cautious."

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Oh, my dear neighbors, are you there?"

The voice belonged to my neighbor, Bieber.

Qiao Xiao felt something was wrong. Why did he always manage to visit when R came back? Was he lying in wait?

Everything was too coincidental, it seemed like it was all done on purpose.

But this time, Gu Jinghe was the first to step forward and open the door. He said in a deep voice, "I'll go."

Then he took off his coat and wrapped it around Qiao Xiao.

Bieber smiled and greeted Qiao Xiao and the others in a friendly manner, "Oh, my neighbors, it's great to see you all here. My wife invites you to our family gathering tonight."

Gu Jinghe: "It's our honor, Mr. Bieber. We'll tidy up first and then come to your door right away. I hope your wife won't mind?"

Bieber: "Of course not."

They went to their neighbor's room and changed into more formal clothes.

The person who opened the door was a young and beautiful woman with wavy brown hair.

Qiao Xiao looked at her face and was somewhat surprised; she looked like someone she knew.

She shook hands warmly with the hostess and said politely, "Hello, I'm Joe."

"Hello, Joe, I'm Elisa."

At that moment, they heard children's voices behind them; the children looked to be only seven or eight years old.

Qiao Xiao feigned surprise as she looked at them: "Is this your child? So cute!"

Elisa smiled and said, "Yes! My child is the best gift God has given me."

Bieber looked at Gu Jinghe, who was standing silently to the side, and asked curiously, "Why isn't your husband saying anything?"

Gu Jinghe instantly understood the image he needed to project, and quickly swept his excess hair back. "I'm sorry, I was rude to come here without properly tidying myself up. It's really impolite."

In the blink of an eye, the couple were stunned by his handsome face. They couldn't believe it; it was as if a goddess had descended.

Elisa exclaimed, "My God, you are so handsome, sir."

Gu Jinghe remained unmoved and said directly, "Thank you for your generous praise."

Several people sat down at the table together, while the children played nearby. At this point, Elisa took the initiative to bring out the dessert that she had asked her husband to send out last time.

Alyssa: "Oh my god, did you enjoy the desserts from last time? There's something I'm really sorry about. The desserts my husband sent you last time were ones I was going to send to my sister. The flavor was specially made for her, and it's hard for other people to accept. Oh my god, I can't believe my husband would do something so stupid."

Bieber chuckled sheepishly after being glared at by his wife, "It was my fault, honey."

Gu Jinghe said, "Strange texture? You're joking, Mrs. Elisa. If my knowledge is correct, this is a famous scones. It has a crumbly texture, and the dried fruit and cream filling is simply perfect."

Elisa: "You really know it very well."

Bieber: "Someone as outstanding as you must have excellent learning abilities, right?"

Gu Jinghe smiled and nodded: "You're joking, but I do have plans to invest in a project."

As he spoke, he glanced at Qiao Xiao, who looked bored to the side, and said, "I still have a lot to do for my dream."

The couple understood each other perfectly, and Alyssa spoke first: "Your relationship seems to be very good."

Qiao Xiao looked at the two people with strange smiles, somewhat confused: Isn't it normal for them to be close? Otherwise, how would they have the opportunity to rent a house together?

She smiled politely, "Of course, our home is very cozy."

Afterwards, the group chatted about all sorts of random things.

Strangely, Gu Jinghe discovered that Qiao Xiao had been playing the role of a follower all along. Almost every word she said was to agree with others, making her seem like a person without independence.

She and Elisa were getting along better and better, so after the meal, Elisa specifically invited Qiao Xiao to the bedroom for a private chat.

The men were left to clean up the kitchen and the dining table.

Seeing Gu Jinghe's good looks, Bieber couldn't help but feel ashamed. His once proud appearance was now being trampled underfoot, as if his dignity had been greatly insulted. On the other hand, he was also deeply affected. Gu Jinghe's inner and outer composure and nobility deeply impressed him.

As the two were peacefully washing the dishes, Bieber broke the tranquility: "Mr. Jinghe, what do you plan to do in the future?"