Chapter Forty-Two: An Unexpected Visitor

As he spoke, Wang Zixuan winked at Xiao Deng. Xiao Deng instantly understood and nodded. After finishing up, they went downstairs, but didn’t see Hao Yingjun.

Wang Zixuan called out, “Xiao Deng, Xiao Deng.”

Xiao Deng jogged over. “What’s wrong, big sis?”

“Has Hao Yingjun not come yet?” Wang Zixuan asked.

Xiao Deng shook his head. “Not yet.”

Wang Zixuan gritted her teeth. “Picking a fight with me again.”

She grabbed the keys and left at once.

Meanwhile, Hao Yingjun looked on in despair as the dog happily munched on its food.

“How are you still eating?!” he exclaimed.

The dog, Little Four, lifted its head, tilting it to one side with a puzzled look.

“I ran into monsters,” Hao Yingjun muttered. “If we don’t leave soon, they’ll come looking for me.”

Little Four dashed into the back room, slipped its leash on itself, then ran out and barked at Hao Yingjun twice, leaving him utterly confused.

“How can you understand me?” he stammered. “Don’t tell me you’re a monster too! Don’t scare me.”

Little Four cocked its head and barked again. At this point, Hao Yingjun picked up the visibility laser pen and started flipping through the instruction manual.

“Visibility laser pen,” he read aloud.

Visibility Laser Pen: Non-human Identification Device. Switch to blue light mode and shine it into the eyes of any creature or human. If they’re non-human, their pupils will turn blue.

After pondering a moment, Hao Yingjun put down the manual and turned on the pen. He walked up to Little Four, shining the light repeatedly into its eyes, searching for any sign. Little Four sat on the floor, bewildered, whimpering softly.

“There’s no change at all!” Hao Yingjun muttered awkwardly, scratching Little Four under the chin.

Just then, the door swung open, startling Hao Yingjun. He quickly turned toward the entrance.

“Baby, Daddy’s here to pick you up,” the leader announced as he entered.

He caught sight of Hao Yingjun getting to his feet and Little Four scurrying under the cabinet. Then he glanced over at the sofa, which was piled high with a mess of clothes.

“What’s this? Trying to run away?” the leader demanded.

“No, no, Boss Lin,” Hao Yingjun replied hurriedly, “I’m just free these couple of days, so I thought I’d tidy up the house, pack up and toss out all the useless stuff. Hahaha.”

The leader let out a booming laugh of his own.

“Out with the old, in with the new, isn’t that right?” Hao Yingjun continued.

“Alright, get back to whatever you were doing. Did you finish the pairing?” the leader asked.

Hao Yingjun was at a loss for words when suddenly a cat’s meow rang out. The leader turned his head, took a couple steps toward the cat cage, then glared between the cat and Hao Yingjun.

Fiercely, the leader barked, “You got a death wish? How dare you starve and thirst my daughter? If you’re tired of living, just say so. I’ll oblige you.”

He advanced menacingly with every word. Hao Yingjun’s mind went blank. Suddenly, he remembered the loudspeaker on the coffee table. Glancing at it, the memory of that day flashed vividly in his mind. He grabbed the loudspeaker without hesitation.

“Don’t move!” Hao Yingjun shouted.

The leader recoiled several steps in shock.

“I’m warning you. Don’t come any closer. This thing—this thing is serious business. I’m at No. 1 Jia, Ningde Road, Hao Yizhen Pet Hospital, M City. Eight-eight-eight, seven o’clock, eight o’clock, nine o’clock. Nine, nine-ish. Go, go, just go!” he blustered, fumbling with the loudspeaker.

Then, with a flourish, he switched it on.

“Come with me, we’ll set out at dawn.”