Chapter 2
Xiao Min's earliest memory map began with a sensory overload. It was a scene that seemed straight out of a movie. The pitter-patter of raindrops echoed on the rooftops of cars on City B highway. A thick earthy smell with a hint of gasoline wafted through the air as the vehicles cruised along the soaked asphalt and splashed murky water everywhere.
"Vroom." A sleek black Mercedes-Maybach SUV propelled forward weaving through the economy-class cars that lined the asphalt roads. An armored vehicle sped hastily behind the luxury car in a thrilling pursuit. Sitting inside the luxurious Maybach was an unapproachable, gorgeous man whose face hardened as he grinded his teeth in anger. His bushy caterpillar brows scrunched together as he focused on evading the armored pest that was hot on his wheels. With a sharp left turn, he sped through a dark alley and went west.
After he successfully evaded his tail, he cruised slowly towards the business sector. Still tensed and annoyed from his narrow escape, the car skidded to a halt in front of the scaffolding of a ten-story building. With a scowl on his face, he stepped out of his car, flickered his gold lighter, and ignited the slim cancer stick between his fingers. As he consumed his death, his eyes scanned the surrounding area. At the corner of his eyes, he glimpsed a high school student in black loafers, knee-high socks, and a uniformed pleated dress with her head down as she walked beneath the active construction site. "Aaaaaaaaahhh" a high-pitched scream sounded. His head turned swiftly towards the scream and sighted a bloody grey cemented block and a pale face girl who held onto the back of her head as blood squirted out. Ignoring the whiplash from his previous movement, he stomped out his still-burning cigarette and rushed forward. He carefully lifted the now unconscious girl and ran towards his car. Strapping her gently in the back seat, he hopped into the driver's seat and sped to the closest hospital.
Xiao Min urgently phoned the director of the hospital and informed him of the situation. Upon arrival, he was greeted by a team of uniformed nurses and a flock of white coats. The team worked efficiently, and the young adult was quickly attended to. Sighing, he settled the procedures and marched towards the girls' room. With a straightened militant posture, he glowered with annoyance at the situation as he spoke to her. Growling he asked,
"Name." A trembling squeaky voice fumbled out Elizabeth causing him to frown. The skinny fair-skinned girl cleared her throat then briefly explained that it was her English name and quickly stated her Chinese name, Ling Fei. Clicking his tongue and rolling his eyes, he began answering the girl's query about who he was with a raspy voice.
"I am Xiao Min; it was my company's construction site that caused the accident. You were hit on the head by a brick. Since you are not dead 1.5 million should do."
Ignoring the shock and horror on her face he continued while grinding his teeth.
" Don't worry the responsible personnel will surely be punished." Turning to his left, he uttered softly to the doctor to take care of the girl. Then, with a sharp right pivot, he strolled out with his hands in his pockets, shoulders squared, chest puffed out and head held high as he pondered on how to proceed with the hunting game, he was entangled in.