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Chapter 481 - 475, Homeward Bound Like an Arrow (First Update)_1

Chapter 481: 475, Homeward Bound Like an Arrow (First Update)_1

Everyone thought that Ren He was already dead, so when Yang Xi heard Ren He’s voice at that moment, it felt like she was living in a dream. The other party was now in Jamaica and about to return soon, arriving at Capital International Airport tonight.

The surprise was so sudden that Yang Xi couldn’t react for a while, as if she had forgotten how to be happy...

"Hello? Yang Xi?" Ren He was on the other side of the phone, tipping over the last gang member and even had time to loot their money. Several gang members also had bad luck robbing someone who even the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency couldn’t handle.

Fortunately, Ren He still maintained his morality; otherwise, they would be more than just unconscious right now.

For Ren He, killing was a means of survival, not the only way to solve problems. He was very clear-headed, which was thanks to experiencing the emotions of compassion when he obtained Master Firearms Skills from the Divine Punishment System.

Finally responding to Ren He’s call in the phone, Yang Xi fell silent for a full 10 seconds. Normally, she would only cry when hiding under the covers at night, breathing in Ren He’s scent, acting strong in front of Mrs. Ren and Ren.

But now, the guilt and bitterness that had accumulated inside her suddenly burst forth. In Yang Xi’s heart, Ren He’s death was caused by her involvement, because if it weren’t for her, he could have fought his way out of the border alone.

Or rather, these events were all triggered by Yang En, dragging the innocent Ren He into the midst of it all.

That’s why Yang Xi didn’t want to answer Yang En’s calls now. It wasn’t that she was blaming Yang En, but because Yang En was indeed indirectly one of the reasons for Ren He’s death.

Yang En was well aware of this, so he was also engulfed in guilt and didn’t know how to face his precious daughter.

At that moment, Yang Xi, holding the phone, began to sob uncontrollably, as if all her grievances had finally found an outlet, "Why are you in Jamaica? Why did you only call me now?" Yang Xi cried bitterly, complaining tearfully.

"Don’t cry, don’t cry," Ren He consoled her with a wry smile, "It’s not that I didn’t want to contact you. I just escaped to Jamaica. I think the United States might be starting a plan to monitor and record all overseas calls and surveil all citizens, so I didn’t dare to go online to contact home, nor did I dare to make phone calls."

Ren He had experienced just how frightening the Prism Program was in his previous life, and although he was unsure of its existence in this parallel world, he didn’t dare gamble with his life on it.

In the Prism Program, monitoring all domestic and international communication was particularly important, so if Ren He were to make a long-distance call, he could easily be eavesdropped on. In his previous life, even the calls of the German Chancellor and the Mexican President were monitored, so Ren He did not feel he could be that lucky.

It was not until he reached Jamaica that he was finally safe, and now at last, he could contact home.

Ren He described over the phone how he originally escaped, from leaping into a sewer, to dodging the National Security Agency’s combat teams in the sewers.

From leaving the sewer, he talked about how he used Steve to board the Oasis of the Seas.

Ren He even had time to mention making money through gambling on the Oasis of the Seas. As for getting tips from beautiful women, and being offered a place in their beds, those were of course conveniently ignored.

He felt that since he hadn’t done anything wrong, it was better to not stir up trouble, to prevent Yang Xi from getting jealous for no reason... Despite Yang Xi’s usual independence, it didn’t change her naturally jealous nature...

As Yang Xi listened to Ren He recounting the causes and consequences, her emotions gradually settled down. She could hardly imagine someone like Ren He spending a whole seven days in the filthy sewers, all she knew was that Ren He must have experienced incredibly anxious days and nights during his escape.

Yang Xi said softly, "You’ve worked hard, come back soon. When you return, I’ll make you your favorite fish-flavored shredded pork."

Ren He felt a tinge of sourness in his heart; he was finally going back to the land he so dearly loved. He couldn’t wait another moment and just wanted to catch the return flight as soon as possible.

Yang Xi continued, "I’m leaving Luo City now and heading to Capital International Airport to wait for you."

"Wait a minute..." Ren He paused, suddenly feeling that something was amiss. "Why are you in Luo City?"

Then it was Yang Xi’s turn to recount what she did after Ren He’s incident, from returning to the country to visiting Ren He’s home, including her interactions with Mrs. Ren...

As Yang Xi told her story, Ren He’s mouth grew wider with astonishment... Damn it! This was a disaster!

When Ren He learned from Yang Xi that Mrs. Ren knew everything, it also meant that both Mrs. Ren and Ren knew about his Knight identity, his past experiences, and the fact that he had a fierce battle with the National Security Agency in New York this time.

Given Mrs. Ren’s temperament, Ren He felt he was doomed! Getting off with just a beating would be lucky!

The initially eager Ren He suddenly felt less keen on returning...

Of course, returning was a must; the real issue was how to go back and how to face Ren and Mrs. Ren afterwards. Ren He cleared his throat and said, "Don’t tell my mom about my coming back just yet. Let me take a moment to... gather my thoughts..."

Having experienced a roller coaster of emotions, Yang Xi now burst into laughter upon hearing Ren He’s suddenly cowarding tone, "I will help you beg for mercy from our mom..."

Great, "our mom" has been called into existence. Ren He’s feelings grew more complicated upon hearing it. Now, Yang Xi was living in his home in Luo City like a child bride, and both Mrs. Ren and Ren had fully accepted her. It seemed his wife was here to stay.

Ren He felt that after this incident, the issues with Su Ruqin and Yang En were not so significant anymore. Now that he had stepped forward to save Yang En, the other party had no ground to stop him and Yang Xi from being together anymore.

Truth be told, even if Ren He was reluctant to face Mrs. Ren’s wrath, he had to assure her of his safety at this time. Being a minute late meant another minute of heartache for her. So, even from this perspective, Ren He couldn’t keep dragging his feet and hiding the truth; that would be too unfilial.

Therefore, after hanging up with Yang Xi, Ren He dialed Mrs. Ren’s number, which he knew by heart.

As he made the call, Ren He started feeling nervous. He had no idea how to face Mrs. Ren’s rage...

The moment the call connected, Ren He heard Mrs. Ren’s voice, "Hello?"

Ren He took a deep breath, "Mom, it’s Ren He. I’m safe. I’ll arrive at Capital International Airport by early morning. Don’t worry too much. Okay, I’m going to board the plane now. Bye!"

After rattling off his message in a rush, Ren He immediately hung up the phone, giving no chance for Mrs. Ren to lose her temper...

However, as soon as he hung up, he started feeling melancholic again. He could get away with hanging up and turning off his phone now, but what was he going to do when he got back?!