It’s normal to have skills in Wangwang, right?

Chapter 405 Meeting up with German netizens

Back at the hotel, Liu Lingyin did indeed complete her routine of washing up and letting everyone know she was safe, just as planned. She sat on the bed in comfortable pajamas, the light from her laptop reflecting on her focused face as her fingertips danced across the keyboard.

As night deepened in Munich outside her window, she remained wide awake.

Tezuka has to have an arm check-up tomorrow, so he definitely won't have time to play with her.

Staying at home is one thing, but since we've gone out to play, we can't just stay cooped up in the house all day.

Although Tezuka couldn't be with her

But she didn't really need to. She had her own plans. Although Tezuka spoke excellent German and had been in Germany for a while, he wasn't a local. Given his personality, he probably only knew where bookstores and tennis courts were, except for necessities.

Since we're in Germany, of course we should find a local!

She had previously won so many foreign languages ​​through skill draws, so she definitely needed to learn from foreigners. That's why one of her netizens is from Germany.

At first, the other party only had simple exchanges, until Liu Lingyin recommended the website she made. The other party was immediately captivated by the music on it and would occasionally discuss his interpretation of the music with Liu Lingyin.

They got to know each other after a while, and even joked that they would treat each other well when the other came to their territory.

Liu Lingyin also joked that Germany is famous for its beer, but she is underage and cannot drink it.

As a result, this became widely known: in Germany, children aged 14 and over can drink a little alcohol under adult supervision, while those over 16 are not allowed to drink spirits, but beer is fine.

As a result, the other party was silenced by Liu Lingyin's statement that she abided by the law that 18-year-olds cannot drink alcohol.

Now that I'm in Germany, I definitely need to contact them.

L: Hallo! Dear Pharithas, are you there?

The other party replied after some time.

Q: I'll always be here for you, no matter who you're looking for.

L: Haha! You're so good with words. When we meet, I'll give you lots of candy.

Q: Meet? That sounds nice, but only if you come to Germany.

L: Me? I'm in Germany right now!

Q: Rinne, are you serious? Are you sure you're not joking?

L: Seriously, I'm not kidding. Surprised? Unexpected?

Q: What a surprise! Are you in Germany? I'll come visit you tomorrow.

L: Munich XXXXX Hotel.

Q: That's not far from my home. I'll come to see you tomorrow and take you to the English Garden. I'm sure you'll like it.

L: Okay!

Q: Of course you should visit the old town when you come to Germany. I'll be your tour guide when we meet.

L: The ancient city is indeed quite nice. I look forward to your tour guide's introduction!

Q: Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

L: Okay, see you tomorrow!

Q: See you tomorrow!

The communication with the German online friend "Q" went surprisingly smoothly. His real name was Faritas, a polite and emotional young German man.

The two met through German and became friends through music; their online interactions have long surpassed the scope of ordinary netizens.

Liu Lingyin and Faritas had been practicing German online, always via video, so she wasn't nervous about meeting in person.

As for whether the other party had ill intentions, she didn't specifically consult a physiognomist; she had a strong sixth sense and trusted it.

The following morning, instead of going to tennis practice after his usual morning workout, Faritas told his family he was going to Munich to visit a friend.

He walked away with his tennis bag on his back, much to the surprise of his family.

As agreed, Liu Lingyin waited at the hotel entrance and saw a tall figure carrying a tennis bag walking towards her from afar.

As seen in the video, Falitas indeed had striking short, silver-grey hair that shimmered softly in the sunlight. He was nearly 1.8 meters tall, and his simple sportswear couldn't hide his slender and athletic build.

His light blue eyes lit up when he saw Liu Lingyin, who had a black bob haircut and was petite and cute. A gentle and reserved smile bloomed on his face, which was even more beautiful than he had seen online.

"Lingyin!" He strode over and called out her Chinese name with perfect pronunciation. "We've finally met."

Liu Lingyin greeted him with a smile: "Falitas, you're even more handsome than you look online."

“And you’re even smaller than I imagined,” Faritas joked, giving her a polite once-over, gesturing with his hand to indicate her height, before ruffling her hair, which he’d seen in online videos and was already itching to touch—and yes, it felt just as good as he’d imagined.

Under Liu Lingyin's fierce yet endearing gaze, he smiled and withdrew his hand, changing the subject.

"Are you ready? The English Garden is the pride of Munich, we're going to have a good look around today."

Following Faritas's advice, Liu Lingyin rented a bicycle at the park entrance. Faritas, on the other hand, chose to run alongside her—he said it was part of his daily morning exercise routine.

At first, the sight of the two running side by side was quite harmonious. Faritas slowed his jogging pace to match the rhythm of his bicycle, describing the scenery along the way to Liu Lingyin as he ran:

"Look over there, that Chinese tower was built in the 18th century, when Chinese style was popular in Europe..."

"This stream is actually a tributary of the Isar River, and many people play in the water here during the summer..."

"People often play frisbee in that open space in front, and there are also street music performances on weekends..."

However, after only twenty minutes, Liu Lingyin began to pant heavily.

The paths in the German park were more undulating than she had anticipated, making cycling quite challenging. In contrast, Faritas maintained a steady running pace, breathing evenly, and barely broke a sweat.

"No, I can't take it anymore..." Liu Lingyin finally stopped, supporting herself on one foot. "I need to rest... Your stamina is just too good!"

Faritas stopped and looked at her flushed face with concern. "I'm sorry, I forgot you're not someone who exercises regularly. There's a lawn up ahead, let's go sit there."

They found a lawn near the woods where there were wooden benches provided by the park. Liu Lingyin wiped the bench with a tissue and almost slumped down, waving her hand: "Don't worry about me, go run or do whatever you want. I'm too weak for physical fitness, so I won't force myself."

Faritas was amused by Liu Lingyin's unabashed self-deprecating humor, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Faritas looked around at his surroundings with a pleased expression.

The lawn was wide and flat, and the situation on the bench could be clearly seen from the nearby path. There was a beverage stall not far away, with people coming and going in an orderly manner.

"Then you rest here for a bit, I'll go buy some drinks," Faritas said. "What would you like? Juice? Mineral water?"

"Mineral water is fine, thank you." Liu Lingyin took out a small fan from her backpack and fanned her face lightly, trying to cool herself down.

"I'll be right back." Faritas placed his tennis bag next to the bench and turned to jog slowly toward the drinks stand.

Liu Lingyin leaned back on a bench, watching the people doing their morning exercises in the park. There were elderly people walking their dogs, young women practicing yoga, and a group of children engaging in outdoor activities under the guidance of their teacher. The Munich morning was tranquil yet full of life, completely different from her experiences in Tokyo or Paris.

As she was lost in thought, a sharp scream suddenly came from her right.

Liu Lingyin sat bolt upright, looking toward the source of the sound. About fifty meters away, an unnatural commotion arose in the crowd. People scattered like startled birds, leaving a gap in the middle.

A German man, about thirty years old and wearing a dirty short-sleeved shirt, was brandishing something. A cold glint flashed in the sunlight—a knife!

It all happened so fast. The man first rushed at a middle-aged man who was taking pictures; a flash of the knife, and the man clutched his stomach and staggered to the ground. Immediately afterward, the man grabbed a young woman who was with the injured man, put his arm around her neck, and pressed the blade against the side of her neck.

"Back off! All of you back off!" the man roared in German, his eyes bloodshot and his expression crazed. "Nobody is allowed to come any closer!"

The woman being held hostage was terrified; her face was deathly pale, and tears streamed down her face, but she dared not utter a sound.

The surrounding crowd retreated in panic; some screamed, some pulled out their phones to call the police, but no one dared to step forward. The man who had fallen lay curled up in pain on the ground, dark blood gradually seeping into his body.

Liu Lingyin's heart began to pound. She instinctively stood up, her hand already reaching into her small bag—where she kept her homemade hemostatic powder, which she had taken out in advance.

Park security guards rushed to the scene upon hearing the commotion, but faced with a knife-wielding hostage-taker, they could only form a cordon and urgently call for backup via walkie-talkie.

"I've already called the police! They're on their way!" one tried to shout. "Please calm down and put down your weapon!"

"Calm down? How can I calm down!" The assailant became even more agitated, pressing the blade harder against the woman's neck, drawing blood.

"They ruined my life! My company laid me off, my wife left me, and the bank is going to foreclose on my house! And then those two bastards swindled me out of my last bit of money—my daughter's medical bills!"

He roared as he dragged the hostage toward the woods, clearly trying to find a more secluded spot.

Liu Lingyin's mind raced. She observed the assailant's condition—rapid breathing, dilated pupils, trembling hands but a tight grip on the knife. This was a typical state of emotional breakdown combined with drug effects (judging from his reddened eyes and overly agitated demeanor). In this state, any stimulus could potentially drive him to extreme behavior.

She quietly took out a mini spray bottle, about ten centimeters long and as thick as an index finger, from her bag. Inside was her specially made, potent sedative. However, it needed to be within two meters of the other person so that the scent could directly contact their mouth and nose for it to take effect quickly.

After thinking about it, I summoned a Gu worm to stand by.

Just as Liu Lingyin was pondering, a figure quietly approached from the side—it was Faritas! He was holding two bottles of water, obviously having seen this scene on his way back from buying drinks.

Faritas first checked Liu Lingyin with a tense expression, and only relaxed a little after seeing that she was not frightened. He did not want Lingyin to be frightened on the first time he brought her out.

However, judging from Lingyin's appearance, she not only didn't seem frightened, but even observed the thugs with a very stable mood, as if she wanted to do something. Was he overthinking it?

Faritas observed the crazed thugs with unusual calm before giving Liu Lingyin instructions:

"Lingyin, step back and stay away."

Then he slowly put down the water bottle and began to unzip the tennis bag.

Liu Lingyin instantly understood his intention.

Faritas took a tennis racket and a tennis ball out of his bag. Then he slowly stood up and moved towards the assailant.

His movements were light and cautious, like a cheetah ready to pounce.

Meanwhile, the thug on the other end was still waving the blade at the hostage's neck: "Back off! Or I'll kill her! I just want them to pay back the money, I just want my Vivian to get treatment."

These words made many people feel sorry for the criminal, and they couldn't help but despise the man and woman who were injured and kidnapped, seeing how they had driven them to such a state.

You know, Munich, Germany has an excellent security record, and the police respond very quickly. Who would do something like that unless they've driven someone to the brink of despair?

Those who had initially intended to dissuade him also began to back down, quietly taking a few steps back.

Liu Lingyin quietly put away the hemostatic powder she had taken out, deciding to wait and see. As long as the other person didn't die, she wouldn't use it.

"Hey!" Faritas shouted in German, his voice steady and strong, "Look this way!"

The assailant whirled around, asking, "Who's there?"

It's now!

Faritas suddenly moved. He leaned forward, his right hand swinging with a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye—a tennis racket—and a tennis ball was swiftly struck!

The yellow ball drew a precise straight line and struck the assailant's wrist holding the knife perfectly!

"Ouch!" The assailant cried out in pain, his grip loosened, and the knife clattered to the ground.

Almost simultaneously, Liu Lingyin moved.

She had already calculated the distance and wind direction. The instant the knife hit the ground, she took a few steps forward and, before Falitas could stop her, reached out of the assailant's reach, raised her hand, and pressed down.

A gentle morning breeze carried a cool mist onto the assailant's face.

"What..." The thug gasped instinctively, his eyes beginning to glaze over. The powerful sedative was taking effect.

There's nothing more to say at this point. Park security personnel have arrived and swarmed in to subdue the semi-conscious assailant.

Faritas also rushed forward, but only stood in front of Liu Lingyin, disapprovingly saying, "You shouldn't go forward, it's too dangerous."

"I have this pepper spray, so I'm not afraid."

"It's still best to be careful."

"Okay! I got it!"

The hostage collapsed to the ground, finally bursting into tears. On the other side, the injured man received emergency treatment, but the bleeding from his wound was beyond the help of those present. They could only press on his wound and wait for the ambulance to arrive.

Faritas shook his head, his eyes filled with surprise and inquiry as he looked at her: "But this spray is really effective."

“A little sedative, a traditional Chinese medicine formula,” Liu Lingyin explained briefly, then looked at the injured man who had been stabbed. “That person is badly injured; I need to go check on him.”

Faritas's handsome face was full of confusion: "What are you going over there for?"

"Hey! Didn't I tell you I have some medical skills?"

Faritas replied coldly, "...No."

"Haha! Oh, I see! Maybe I forgot. Well, it's not too late for you to know now!"

"Hmph!"╭(╯^╰)╮