Chapter 62 Midnight Gunshot

Around two o'clock in the morning, all was quiet and still.

Everyone in the apartment building had already drifted off to sleep, sleeping soundly.

Xiao Ran was lying on the sofa in the living room, fast asleep.

Right at that moment, the phone placed on the coffee table suddenly rang.

The ringtone was not loud, and Elaine and Fang Yufei, who were sleeping in the bedroom, couldn't hear it at all.

However, the ringing was loud enough to wake the vigilant Xiao Ran.

His eyes snapped open instantly, and he quickly reached out to grab the phone, pressing the answer button.

The next moment, Anthony's voice came through.

"Something's a bit off, Sean. Two cars have already circled the apartment building three times."

"Those two cars are acting very suspiciously. Every time they pass in front of the apartment building, they slow down, and their headlights are off."

"The people inside are leaning out to look up at the building. Clearly, they're here for you. Be careful."

Xiao Ran sneered.

"Received, Anthony. Conceal yourself as well and mind your safety."

"Note down the license plate numbers of those two cars and have someone check who they belong to."

"I really want to know which bastard is thinking about me this much, not even letting people get a good night's sleep."

Anthony responded immediately.

"Don't worry, Sean. I know how to handle this situation."

Xiao Ran nodded slightly.

"Call the police immediately. If they try to break into the apartment building, give them a warning first."

"In case a firefight breaks out, I will also step in. I won't let you fight alone."

While talking and assessing the situation, Xiao Ran swiftly pulled open the drawer of the side table beside the sofa, taking out two HK45 pistols and several magazine clips.

*Click, click.*

With two soft clicks, he loaded two fully loaded magazines into the pistols, though he did not immediately disengage the safety.

Immediately afterward, he activated his X-ray vision and looked toward the bedroom.

His gaze penetrated the bedroom door without any obstruction, instantly taking in the scene inside.

Though the bedroom was pitch black, it appeared as bright as day to his eyes, and everything was crystal clear.

On the large bed, a remarkably alluring scene unfolded.

Elaine was a restless sleeper; her silk lace nightgown had ridden up to her waist, completely exposing her sexy buttocks and a pair of taut, long legs.

Fang Yufei was sleeping quite peacefully, but one of Elaine's hands rested on her shoulder, pulling down one of the shoulder straps of her nightgown.

Seeing this intensely seductive sight, Xiao Ran almost had a nosebleed.

Unfortunately, this was no time to admire the beautiful scenery.

The next moment, his gaze pierced through the wall facing the street.

The situation on the street outside was instantly presented to his eyes.

The street was very quiet, and not a single shadow could be seen.

The buildings on both sides of the street were immersed in darkness, everyone fast asleep.

Right at that moment, however, two cars silently drove in from the northern end of the street.

Neither of these cars had their headlights on; only the faint glow emitted from their dashboards illuminated the interiors, making it impossible to see the situation inside clearly.

Moreover, the speed of these two cars was very slow, so the noise produced by their engines was naturally minimal, and the people sleeping soundly in the buildings on both sides did not notice.

Such sneaky cars were obviously up to no good.

The very moment he saw the two cars, Xiao Ran's gaze penetrated the roofs, instantly observing the situation inside the vehicles.

"Huh!"

He let out a soft exclamation, a flash of anger quickly crossing his eyes.

In one of the cars, he recognized a familiar face.

It was a professional treasure hunter whom he had seen at the previous top-tier family auction, an acquaintance of sorts.

Yet Xiao Ran had never offended that fellow, nor had he taken any action against him at the auction.

Yet a person with whom he had no grievances was now lurking in the shadows, spying on him and constantly plotting to strike him in the back.

Thinking of this, a murderous intent naturally welled up in Xiao Ran's eyes.

Since you are willing to stoop so low, don't blame me for being merciless.

In a split second, Xiao Ran made up his mind to find an opportunity to teach this fellow a lesson.

Even eliminating him was not entirely out of the question.

Aside from this familiar professional treasure hunter, there were four other people across the two cars, all of whom were unfamiliar faces.

These fellows carried pistols, and in the trunk of one of the cars, there was a shotgun and ammunition.

Furthermore, the trunk of the other car contained a bundle of ropes, baseball bats, and black ski masks.

It was evident these fellows had made thorough preparations.

Their purpose in coming here tonight was either robbery, or perhaps a combination of robbery and kidnapping.

Seeing these items, the murderous intent in Xiao Ran's eyes intensified.

Next, he scanned the identification documents of these fellows and memorized several names from those IDs.

And of course, the license plate numbers.

At the same time, he also spotted Anthony, who was lying sideways inside the Chevrolet Suburban.

The guy was fully armed, wearing a Kevlar bulletproof vest, holding an HK416 assault rifle, and staring closely at the two cars outside through the tinted window glass.

The moment the opponents made a move, he could react instantly and deal a fatal blow to those fellows!

Seeing Anthony in this state, Xiao Ran immediately breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat reassured.

In the blink of an eye, he had mastered the situation outside.

In fact, he possessed sufficient confidence to handle this situation and wipe out anyone attempting to raid him.

Doing so, however, would likely attract considerable trouble.

He had just shaken off a major hassle, and it was better to keep a low profile lately.

If the Los Angeles Police Department could solve the problem, that would actually be the best choice.

Having quickly grasped the situation outside, Xiao Ran tiptoed to the foyer and put on his sneakers.

Moments later, the two cars arrived at the entrance of the apartment building once again.

"Let's make our move. Although this Chinese kid got rid of those expensive antiques, cultural relics, and artworks, he's loaded with cash."

"As long as we grab this kid, we can definitely squeeze a huge amount of US dollars out of him. It's much faster than robbing antiques."

Inside one of the cars, a Black man in his twenties said.

"I think we can act now. Everyone is asleep, and there are no police nearby. It's the perfect time to strike."

Another fellow nodded in agreement, eager for action.

Just as his voice fell, two police cars suddenly appeared at the southern end of the street, arriving very abruptly.

As soon as they entered the street, the two police cars activated their sirens and flashing lights, rapidly driving toward the apartment building.

"Wuwu!"

Accompanied by the harsh wailing of the sirens, the peaceful night was completely shattered.

"Fack! Someone called the cops, step on it!"

"Run! I'll be damned if I go back to prison!"

Seeing the speeding police cars, the guys in the two cars outside the apartment building panicked instantly, shouting frantically.

The next moment, the two drivers violently spun their steering wheels and hurriedly began to reverse direction.

Their driving skills were decent; in the blink of an eye, they turned the cars around and slammed their accelerators all the way to the floor.

"Vroom!"

Accompanied by a massive engine roar, the two cars bolted forward, switching on their headlights and speeding toward the north end of the street in a frantic escape!

The two police cars sped forward, wailing as they pursued closely behind.

The classic Los Angeles cop-and-robber chase scene was staged once again in the dead of night.

Many residents living in the apartment building were awakened by the tremendous noise outside, including the two beauties, Elaine and Fang Yufei.

The lights in the bedroom flickered on immediately.

"Ah!"

Fang Yufei let out a sudden gasp, tinged with shyness.

Shortly after, Elaine asked:

"What's happening outside? Sean, are they here for you?"

Xiao Ran replied immediately:

"It's just a game of cat and mouse. Things like this happen every day in Los Angeles."

"It's just my turn today, no need to be nervous."

Just as he was speaking, a burst of gunfire suddenly echoed from outside, sounding rather fierce.

"Ah!"

Elaine and Fang Yufei both cried out in alarm, clearly startled.

"Would you like me to come in and keep you company? It'll be safer that way!"

Xiao Ran joked, attempting to ease the tense moods of the two beauties.

Unfortunately, the two beauties in the bedroom were unappreciative!

Their reply consisted of a single, very concise word.

"Get lost!"