Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 848: Suddenly Became Friends from Enemies

Chapter 848: Chapter 848: Suddenly Became Friends from Enemies

"Gu Wei?" Hearing this name, Gu Fan was puzzled for a moment, not understanding why a foreigner would choose a Chinese name, one that shared the same surname as his own. Perhaps it was a whim in recent days.

But Gu Fan didn’t dwell on it and instead returned with Su Hui, looking at the distressed Pike in the cockpit.

Gu Fan said, "Don’t worry, as long as you take us to international waters, you can go home. We won’t make things difficult for you."

"Thank you, you’re good people," Pike, on the verge of tears, had not wanted to do this, had hoped to delay and wait for Helen, but Gu Fan saw through his intentions at a glance.

Gu Fan immediately asked Pike whether he had betrayed this operation by being so evasive and uncooperative about setting sail.

Pike was shocked, unable to grasp how Gu Fan knew, and then saw Su Hui draw a gun, her expression grave, indicating non-cooperation would have serious consequences.

Left with no choice, Pike grudgingly set sail, inwardly lamenting his misfortune. If he didn’t sail, Gu Fan and Su Hui wouldn’t let him go; if he did, Helen wouldn’t spare him. Why was he so unlucky?

Seeing the trouble written on Pike’s face, Gu Fan said, "If you hadn’t betrayed us, you might still have had a chance, but you made the wrong choice."

"If I had known earlier, I never would have agreed to help you," Pike was filled with regret. He had temporarily escaped, but what about his family? Who knew if those people, furious and embarrassed, would take revenge on them?

Just then, Gu Fan’s phone rang. He answered it and said with a smile, "Thanks to the ex-girlfriend, you really came through at the right time."

"Don’t sweet-talk me, don’t forget you owe me a favor," Leng Le said indifferently, her tone unconcerned. "If it wasn’t for the big boss saying if we can help, we should, with a flick of the wrist, I wouldn’t have bothered helping you. You should thank the big boss instead."

After a moment, Leng Le added another question, "Also, the big boss wants to confirm something with you: did you really see the Xue Clan? Can they really recover from injuries just like the big boss does?"

"Yes, absolutely certain. It’s just a pity we didn’t have the strength to capture one to bring to you for confirmation. And I’m thinking, if the rumors about the Xue Clan are true, if they really feed on blood, if they truly fear wooden stakes, then it might indeed be possible for them to achieve immortality," Gu Fan’s words hooked Leng Le’s interest, as well as that of the big boss, which is why the boss had suddenly changed the attitude and decided to help Gu Fan.

Now it was Gu Fan’s turn to ask, "Alright, ex-girlfriend, tell me how Pike’s family is doing. Have you sorted it out?"

"Don’t worry, I’ve rescued them. Organization X had a few people keeping an eye on Pike’s family, seemingly in case Pike had a change of heart. But luckily, I acted, and his family is safe and sound," Leng Le said with pride, though she couldn’t resist complaining, "Now you guys have escaped, but we’ve attracted the attention of Organization X."

"If Organization X really is connected to the Xue Clan, I think the big boss wouldn’t mind drawing their attention at all," Gu Fan’s reasoned response hit a nerve with Leng Le, "What do you mean? It’s clearly us helping you, but you portray it as a mutual benefit. Doesn’t your conscience hurt, Gu Fan?"

Gu Fan immediately apologized, speaking nicely, "Sorry, I misspoke. This time you really helped me a lot, and I owe you a favor."

"That’s more like it," Leng Le’s tone suggested she was finally slightly satisfied.

After ending the call, Gu Fan saw a cargo ship arranged by Du Jun’s company, knowing they were finally safe; they had escaped that place.

At the fishing village, the cargo ship crew helped to move Su Hui, David, and the space-time door onto the cargo ship.

"Alright, thank you for your help. You can go back now; your family is safe. I’ll arrange a reunion for you and your family," Gu Fan said, then turned to leave, but he saw Pike still looking worried, seemingly afraid to return.

Gu Fan knew what Pike was worried about. This time he had made some formidable enemies—facing a vast organization upon his return, could he and his family escape for a lifetime?

At that moment, Gu Fan’s phone rang again. Frowning, he noticed it was an unfamiliar number.

Upon answering, a strange yet pleasant voice spoke, "Congratulations, Gu Fan. No one has ever successfully escaped from us, you’re the first. But this was within our expectations; after all, you’re the one whose fate was changed by the Destiny Stone."

Gu Fan furrowed his brow. The other party knew about the Destiny Stone, which also revealed their identity. He countered, "You’re the woman associated with Qiao Ya, aren’t you?"

"Correct. My name’s Helen, but you can also call me Gu Wei. It’s a pleasure to meet you," Helen had obtained Gu Fan’s number through Pike just for this moment.

To this, Gu Fan simply smiled, "There’s no need for pleasantries; it’s better that we don’t meet."

"How could that be? We will meet. I will definitely come to find you in your city. And when I do, please treat me well," Helen said this, and Gu Fan felt uneasy. He never intended to lead an enemy to his city; what if it caused chaos?

"Why the silence? Are you afraid I’m going to wreak havoc in your city? Relax, I’ve given up on being your enemy. I now want to be your friend," Helen suddenly proposed this, catching Gu Fan off guard. It was hard for him to adjust to the idea of an enemy becoming a friend so suddenly.

Helen sounded displeased, "What’s the matter, you don’t want to be friends with me? Would you rather be enemies? Because I could start treating you according to enemy standards."

"No, no, turning enemies into friends is ideal. But if you want to be my friend, you can’t covet my space-time door," Gu Fan blurted out, to which Helen surprisingly agreed, "Deal, we’re friends now. Why would I covet your belongings?"

Gu Fan was taken aback, unsure of her motives, but still remarked, "Also, don’t give Pike and his family a hard time."

Helen immediately consented, "Of course, you’re my friend. Pike helped you escape—I should be thanking him. Why would I make things difficult for him? You can assure him he can come back. Even if we fall out, I’ll settle accounts with you, not him."

"Thank you. That reassures me," Gu Fan listened with a growing sense of incredulity, this sudden shift to friendship felt almost too theatrical.