Chapter 136: Highway Battle, Fire the Gatling Guns!
Chapter 136: Highway Battle, Fire the Gatling Guns!
Inside the Extravagant Battle Car, Yang Mi sat in the passenger seat. She looked at the comic book Tang Chen prepared for her and drank from her drink with a straw.
She did not understand everything that happened at the hospital at first, but Tang Chen told her about it after they left. Of course, he left out the part about the Dragon Phoenix Gambling Hall.
Yang Mi’s face showed anger after hearing the story. Luckily, everything was over now. She did not ask any more questions.
“Tang Chen, where are we going?” Yang Mi noticed that Tang Chen drove onto a small country road. Trees lined both sides and few cars passed by.
Tang Chen glanced at her and said, “Yang Mi, it’s been a while since you visited your mom, right?”
Tang Chen’s words made Yang Mi go quiet. It was true — ever since she ran away from home, she lived with Tang Chen and never went back. She did not even call her mom once.
She did not want Tang Chen to worry or feel bad, so she hid her feelings about missing her mom. But in her heart, she missed her mother very much.
Still, she did not regret her decision that day. Or maybe she had no other choice, because she fell in love with Tang Chen. The moment she gave him her first time, she decided he was the one.
Seeing Yang Mi stay silent, Tang Chen knew he was right. He smiled and said, “Yang Mi, you don’t have to be like this. Even though something bad happened between me and your mom that day, she is still your mother. I don’t want you to cut ties with her because of me. I would feel guilty.”
Yang Mi pretended to be strong and said, “It’s okay, Tang Chen. Really. I’ll call my mom and tell her I’m safe.”
Tang Chen sighed. “Yang Mi, don’t lie to me — you’re not good at it. You’re too innocent. Do you think I can’t tell when something’s on your mind? I looked it up online yesterday. There’s an antiques market in Jiangnan Village that sells old things. I remember you told me your mom believes in Buddhism. So I want to take you there to buy a Buddha statue for her. I hope it makes her happy and she doesn’t blame me for taking her precious daughter away for so long.”
Yang Mi only mentioned her mom’s faith once by accident. She was touched that Tang Chen remembered. Maybe it was his constant care that made her devoted to him.
A woman is moved not by fireworks or roses. Fireworks look beautiful but fade in an instant; roses smell nice but wither in time. Over the years, through life’s small routines, remember — true love is in the everyday acts of kindness.
“Thank you, Tang Chen. You’re so good to me.” Yang Mi felt her eyes grow wet. Every time she was with Tang Chen, he moved her deeply.
Tang Chen reached out and pinched her cheek. He grinned and said, “Silly girl, I told you — don’t thank me. I should thank you for coming into my life.”
“Respected Host, this System doesn’t mean to interrupt your flirting with the host’s wife, but I must remind you — trouble is coming.” The System spoke up at a bad time, breaking the sweet mood in the car.
Tang Chen pulled his hand back and said seriously, “What trouble? Are you dying?”
The System felt like cursing, but held back. It said, “Respected Host, this System cannot die. Even if you die, I won’t. You should worry about your current situation. Check your rearview mirror. That Buick has been following you for a long time. Other than causing trouble, I can’t think of any other reason.”
Tang Chen knew the System wasn’t joking. He looked in the rearview mirror and saw a Buick behind them. He was so busy talking with Yang Mi earlier that he didn’t notice, but now it looked suspicious.
“Tang Chen, what’s wrong?” Yang Mi saw the seriousness on his face and asked softly.
Tang Chen said apologetically, “Wife, your husband has too many enemies. There’s another one behind us. But don’t worry, I’ll protect you.”
Yang Mi gasped softly, then calmly said, “Mm.” This wasn’t her first time in such a situation with Tang Chen, so she learned to stay calm.
Inside the Buick, Guo Huai drove furiously, fully armed. His three men weren’t with him — he sent them to make other preparations further back.
He had been following Tang Chen since they left the hospital, waiting for a remote spot to strike. Now he finally found his chance.
“Brat, you got away last time. This time, I’ll finish you!” Guo Huai came fully prepared. He paid ten dollars at a shady car market to modify his Buick. Why so cheap? Imagine a guy dressed like a madman pointing a gun at your head — would you dare charge more?
Guo Huai wore a combat vest with two rows of bullets slung over his shoulders. He clearly planned for a big fight. He decided that even if the police came and issued a nationwide warrant, he didn’t care. At worst, he and his men would go back to being mercenaries — stealing women’s underwear and spanking kids!
“You three idiots, move!” Guo Huai picked up an old Walkie-Talkie and yelled. He planned every step — this time, he would trap Tang Chen here for sure!
Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!
Not long after Guo Huai’s command, three motorcycles appeared from behind the Buick. They were modified heavy bikes ridden by three foreigners. Two held AK47s, and the third carried a strange device that looked like a gun but had a wide muzzle, like a fire hydrant.
The three bikes quickly closed in on Tang Chen’s Extravagant Battle Car. One followed from behind, while the other two flanked it on the left and right.
“Tang Chen, I think we’re surrounded.” Yang Mi gasped and pointed out the window. Through the glass, she saw the fierce faces of the two foreigners beside them.
Tang Chen grunted and said calmly, “Wife, don’t panic. Your husband will show you how awesome this sports car is.” Then he thought to the System, “System, activate combat mode for this Young Master.”
System: “Respected Host, the Extravagant Battle Car is not controlled by this System. Please use your brainwaves to communicate with Xiao Mei directly.”
Tang Chen said, “Oh.” Then he switched to auto-drive mode and pressed a button on the dashboard. A car voice prompt sounded: “Hello Host, I am your virtual car assistant Xiao Mei. How may I help you?”
Tang Chen ordered directly: “Xiao Mei, activate the battle car’s combat mode for this Young Master. I remember our car has many weapons — use them! I want these fools to die now!”
While Tang Chen gave orders to Xiao Mei, the three foreigners began their attack. The two on the sides pulled the triggers on their AK47s. Rat-a-tat-tat! — Gunfire rang out as bullets slammed into the windows of the Extravagant Battle Car. But it was useless — the windows were reinforced bulletproof glass, impossible for ordinary bullets to penetrate.
The continuous gunfire scared Yang Mi, who cried out like a startled deer. Tang Chen shouted angrily, “Xiao Mei, activate the door weapons! Send these two bastards to hell!”
Xiao Mei: “Warning! The Extravagant Battle Car is under enemy attack. Following the Host’s command, activating Gatling gun systems on both doors. Opening doors now. Gatling guns starting!”
Clank! Clank!
After Xiao Mei’s announcement, the car doors slowly rose. The two foreigners, who had been frowning and gesturing to the third biker behind them to attack, now saw the targets right in front of them.
They got excited, steering their bikes steadily while aiming their guns at Tang Chen and Yang Mi. Tang Chen covered Yang Mi’s ears, let out a creepy laugh, and said, “Goodbye!”
Two more clanks sounded as two Gatling guns extended from the doors, their barrels aimed at the two men.
“Oh, Shit!”
Boom! Boom!
Two loud explosions followed. The two poor foreigners were blasted away from the car doors. Their bikes exploded into pieces. The blasts were as loud as thunder. A big tree on the left side was hit by the shockwave and fell onto the road. A restroom not far on the right was completely destroyed. This showed the power of the Gatling guns.
“Dammit! Blair, you attack now — I’m catching up!” Guo Huai yelled angrily into his Walkie-Talkie. The huge noise almost made him lose control of the steering wheel.