Jiang An immediately noticed Wen Tingxue struggling in despair.
"Second Master, Miss Wen."
Fu Yuchuan raised his eyes, his gaze fixed on the young woman opposite him.
Her hair was disheveled as she held a knife, her face a picture of delicate beauty, her almond eyes red and alluring.
Yet, those eyes held a chilling coldness within their charm.
As the burly men attempted to advance, she immediately brandished her knife. Her movements were erratic, but driven by sheer stubbornness, she projected an aura of mutual destruction.
She was like a cornered beast, knowing struggle was futile yet refusing to yield.
"Should we save her?" Jiang An asked.
Fu Yuchuan stared at the girl's slender waist, so pale it was almost translucent. He reached for a cigarette.
"No rush, let's watch a little longer."
If he hadn't encountered her by chance today, he would have almost forgotten her.
Still, she had her merits.
Every time they met, she left an impression on him.
He wondered if she would be so fortunate this time.
Fu Yuchuan lit his cigarette, his gaze playful as he asked, "Where's her little boyfriend? Why isn't he here?"
Jiang An: "..."
During the time Wen Linfeng was imprisoned, the Fu Corporation was busy with several major projects.
Second Master barely had enough sleep each day and naturally had no time to concern himself with Jiangcheng matters.
Therefore, he had long since withdrawn his surveillance around Miss Wen.
"Perhaps I can check now?" Jiang An asked nervously.
Fu Yuchuan waved his hand dismissively, "Let's watch the show."
Music Academy.
Just as the principal was eagerly awaiting a reply, Yu Wenli's phone rang.
"Answer it first."
Seeing the caller ID, the principal stood up to pour tea.
Yu Wenli swiped to answer.
The next second, his expression changed drastically, and he stood up so abruptly his chair skidded far back.
The principal turned back, bewildered. "What's wrong?"
Yu Wenli, without time to explain, grabbed his phone and ran out, moving so fast the principal couldn't even speak.
Restaurant.
Han Yan was negotiating a major business deal today, and before coming, he had instructed his assistant, "Do not take any calls."
"Come, come! Drink three more cups!"
The big boss relentlessly pressed Han Yan to drink. Han Yan accepted each one. "Drinking is no problem. As long as the cooperation goes through, I'll drink until you're satisfied today!"
Three more cups were poured. The assistant hesitated, holding the phone, contemplating whether to approach.
Finally, he remembered the boss's earlier instruction: "Anything related to Qiao Xixi must be reported to me immediately!"
"General Manager Han!"
The assistant stepped forward loudly. Han Yan turned back with displeasure. "What is it?"
On his slightly drunk handsome face, a clear message was written: "Don't bother me unless it's important."
The assistant, facing death with a brave heart, held up the phone. "Miss Qiao is calling."
Han Yan instantly sobered up and quickly answered, "Hello?"
"Where are you?!" Qiao Xixi asked, flustered.
Han Yan's heart skipped a beat. "A restaurant near University Town, what's wrong?"
"University Town..." Qiao Xixi murmured for two seconds, then tearfully pleaded, "Xiaoxue is in trouble! Hurry and save her! Please!"
It would only take a few minutes. They could wait.
As the burly man was about to nod, Wen Tingxue grabbed the knife handle with one hand and the blade with the other.
Swiftly, blood gushed out.
She instantly regained clarity, her unfocused gaze sharpening.
Her ink-black eyes stared fixedly at the burly man, her voice soft but powerful.
"You just come forward, and see if I dare to cripple you with one stab!"
As she spoke, she sharply swung the knife with her right hand twice.
The few who had attempted to advance retreated silently.
"Damn it!"
The burly man angrily kicked one of his retreating subordinates. "What are you chickening out for?! You can't handle one girl?! Go on!"
The subordinates flinched at his scolding and were about to pounce.
Unexpectedly, a group of unexpected allies burst in.
"Dare to move and see!"
Wen Bin came out with two bottles of wine, followed by a group of subordinates, each holding something.
They charged in aggressively, making the burly man pause. "Who are you? Do you have the right to speak here? A mere brat..."
"Crash—"
A bottle of wine shattered directly over his head. Wen Bin's face contorted with anger. "I'll say it again, stay away from her!"
The burly man touched the viscous liquid on his forehead, an angry red.
"Damn it! Beat them!"
With a roar, the corridor instantly descended into chaos.
Wen Tingxue crouched by the side, holding her knife.
Though in a defensive posture, she couldn't withstand the waves of the drug's effects.
A burning heat overwhelmed her senses.
Countless voices in her head screamed at her to undress.
No!
Absolutely not!
Wen Tingxue tightly clenched her left hand. Blood instantly oozed out, dripping onto the ground, bright and conspicuous.
Fu Yuchuan calmly watched the small figure, through the flashing lights.
"Second Master?" Jiang An called out for instructions.
Fu Yuchuan pinched the cigarette between his fingers, extinguishing it. "Let's go."
Just then, Han Yan arrived with a group of thugs, shouting authoritatively, "Stop everyone!"
Neither side paid him any heed, continuing to fight.
Han Yan chuckled and raised his hand. His thugs moved in.
A minute later, the burly man and Wen Bin stood on opposite sides, their subordinates lining up behind them.
Han Yan stood in the middle, hands on his hips, and asked, "Where is she?"
Wen Bin shielded Wen Tingxue behind him, his gaze warily fixed on Han Yan. "Who are you?"
Han Yan glanced at him. "I'm her friend."
"Proof?"
"..." Han Yan licked his canine teeth. "Ask her."
Wen Bin sneered. "Do you think I can get any answers in this situation?"
Wen Tingxue's mind was a mess, but she still recognized Han Yan.
Unfortunately, as her fingertips brushed against Wen Bin's pants leg, a group arrived, carrying weapons.
"Who's bullying my brother?"
As soon as the words fell, the burly man wailed, "Big Brother! Why are you only arriving now! I'm almost beaten to death!"
Wen Bin: "..."
Han Yan: "..."
Looking so fat, how could he be beaten to death?
"Did you guys do this!"
The underworld boss immediately looked at Han Yan and Wen Bin.
As he spoke, he waved the iron pipe in his hand.
Wen Bin met his gaze unflinchingly. "It was me. No one can stop me today!"
He shielded Wen Tingxue, his eyes fierce. "If you want to touch her, you'll have to step over my dead body!"
Underworld boss: "..."
Are young people this fierce nowadays?
It's just a woman, is it worth risking their lives for?
During his daze, Han Yan lit a cigarette and asked, "Which territory are you from? Have you heard of the Han family?"
The underworld boss was about to arrogantly answer the first part of the question when he was startled by the second.
"You... you're with the Han family...?"
"This is the young master of the Han family!" a thug replied.
As he spoke, Yu Wenli and Qiao Xixi rushed over.
Han Yan's expression changed drastically. "I don't..."
Qiao Xixi brushed past him.
Wen Tingxue, who was crouching nearby, was completely unaware of what was happening. Her whole body burned intensely.
Her ears were blocked, and her vision was blurry. She couldn't see anything.
Even more terrifyingly, the wound on her left hand was no longer enough to keep her conscious.
So—
Wen Tingxue tightened her grip on the knife handle and tentatively brought it to her calf.
Confirming it was in the right place, she fiercely brought it down!
Yu Wenli caught the knife with his bare hands, his voice incredibly gentle. "Yiyi, it's me."
The knife couldn't go down. Wen Tingxue instinctively looked up, her flushed face filled with bewilderment.
Even her usually bright eyes were dull and vacant.
She looked like a puppet stripped of its soul.
Yu Wenli's nose stung, and his eyes instantly reddened.
"Yiyi, brother is here to pick you up. Won't you let go?"
The young girl stared at him with unfocused eyes.
After a moment, whether she heard his words, smelled his presence, or felt a telepathic connection—
Whatever the reason, she cried, dropped the knife, and threw herself at him with all her might.
"You finally came..."