All Chapters of The Flaming Lips: Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

The door clicked shut.The man in front of me, wearing a baseball cap and a mask, looked somewhat surprised. He chuckled before saying, "You recognized me even like this?"His voice was hoarse, as if his vocal cords were damaged.Just a moment ago, I was thinking that with the police all around, Ji Chao couldn't possibly get close to me. But as he slowly removed his cap and mask, revealing his face, my whole body jolted."Oh my God..." Grandma exclaimed from behind, and when I turned, she had already collapsed onto the sofa, clutching her heart.Ji Chao's face was severely burned, every inch of skin marred by strange pits and bumps, except for those sinister eyes which remained the same."You... How did you end up like this?"I swallowed hard, trying to change the subject, and discreetly reached for my phone in my pocket.But before I could do anything, Ji Chao laughed, "I advise you not to call the police. Your brother probably hasn't arrived at the company yet."As he spoke,

Stan Wallace saw Officer Zheng off and returned to the ward, carrying a bag of colorful candies.In the past few days, whenever we were alone, I often pretended to be asleep, not speaking or making eye contact with him.When he entered this time and saw me sitting on the bed waiting for him, a look of surprise flashed across his face, quickly replaced by a gentle smile.He didn't ask what had happened in the past few days, nor did he urge me to say anything. He didn't show any signs of being a victim—no helplessness, no grievances, no anger.He acted as if nothing had happened, rummaging through the bag to find a pink candy, unwrapped it, and brought it to my lips, saying, "It's very sweet. Eat it slowly, you won't throw up."I opened my mouth to take the candy, but its flavor didn't spread in my mouth.Standing up, I slowly hugged him, "Brother, I want to see Grandma."Stan Wallace hugged me back, made a sound of agreement, then lifted my chin and leaned down to kiss me.I was

The last time Ji Chao managed to escape under the tight surveillance of the police, it became clear that there was a mole within the force. This meeting between Xu Qiao and me was intended to relay information and coordinate our final plans with the police for Ji Chao's capture.However, Officer Zheng had arranged for a facade that suggested Xu Qiao and I did not trust the officers around us. We needed to act cautiously and only share information with those we deemed trustworthy. This provided us with a valid reason to evade the plainclothes officers assigned to protect us, allowing us to privately meet with trusted officials. The change in location would give Ji Chao an opportunity to strike.Before the operation began, Officer Zheng had instructed his team to merely go through the motions, giving Ji Chao as many openings as possible. It wasn't just the non-loyal officers; the presence of the mole among them would create even more chances for Ji Chao to get close to us.Xu Qiao sti

Grandma was moved back to a regular ward from the intensive care unit early in the morning, and I woke up just as Stan Wallace called. I answered the phone myself, assuring him that taking care of Grandma was the priority."The doctor said Grandma hasn't fully passed the critical stage yet, and your brother can't leave right now," the nurse said as she hung the IV bag. "Don't worry, we're giving her an injection."I forced a smile, feeling the pain in my stomach as the anesthesia wore off, pulling at the muscles with each breath.With Officer Zheng's arrangements, the informed nurses, doctors, and even Grandma all played their parts in front of Stan Wallace, putting on a show for him. This way, even if I couldn't come back last night, Stan Wallace wouldn't feel too guilty or sad about not being able to be with me.Fortunately, everything turned out fine. Now, as long as we keep Ji Chao's situation under wraps, wait for Officer Zheng's team to fabricate a story about his arrest, and

Stan Wallace asked me if I was getting tired of it, referring to dealing with Grandma.For a while, Grandma had tacitly allowed me to be with Stan Wallace, that was before she knew he had been shot for my sake.Now that she knows everything, her previous opposition, which had never truly dissipated, has only intensified.Stan Wallace is her only family, and she would never allow him to be in danger because of anyone.Therefore, Stan Wallace could persuade Grandma not to say harsh things to me, but he couldn't control her subtle expressions and glances.Whenever I visited Grandma, she always appeared indifferent, with a worried look on her face. Anyone with a bit of insight could see the annoyance and resistance in her demeanor.Grandma is sick now, and we can't rush or anger her. Stan Wallace, caught between us, is the one in the most difficult position.Just as I was about to say something, Stan Wallace's hand, which was holding my chin, suddenly tightened, and his gaze lowered