"That's such an old line, I don't even use it to hit on girls anymore. Since you're looking for a lover, why not me? I may not look as good as him, but I'm definitely better at pleasing women!"
He said, licking his lips with a lecherous expression.
Fine, the words were indeed a bit like a boring pickup line, but she was merely stating facts.
Bai Xi found the leather-jacketed man's words ridiculous and was speechless. However, it was difficult to explain such a situation. She decided not to bother, and as long as she kept her distance, she could draw a clear line. She said to him earnestly, "Thank you."
After speaking, she directly reached out to take the necklace from the trench coat man.
The man said gently, "You don't have to thank me."
He then extended the necklace in his hand a little further.
Just as the trench coat man was about to let go, the man he had restrained saw the two talking and seized the opportunity to violently break free. He pulled a dagger from his person and angrily lunged at the man in front of him who had ruined his plans.
Bai Xi had been experiencing a headache earlier, her senses momentarily gone, which was why she hadn't reacted. But now…
Just as the dagger in the leather-jacketed man's hand was about to stab the trench coat man, Bai Xi directly raised her hand and knocked the dagger out of his grip.
The leather-jacketed man was greatly shocked.
What was going on?
He had only intended to retaliate against the trench coat man and then flee. He thought even if there was resistance, it would be a fight between men. But he never expected the one to act would be the beautiful woman in front of him.
Moreover, before he could even see her move, his dagger had already been knocked to the ground.
How was this possible? Could this woman be a ghost?
No, that was impossible. It was broad daylight, how could there be a ghost? And when he snatched the necklace, he had clearly seen her shadow!
In his moment of shock and fear, she lifted a leg again, directly knocking the leather-jacketed man to the ground, face-down, his posture resembling a ravenous dog fighting for scraps.
The man struggled to get up, yelling obscenities, "You foul woman, you better let me go, or when I get up, I’ll make sure you wish you were dead and can’t die!"
Yes, this woman was just an ordinary girl. He must have been careless earlier, which was why he couldn't see clearly.
He was a man, how could he lose to a woman!
Bai Xi said calmly, "Wait until you can get up first."
She had dealt with far more formidable enemies. She had heard such meaningless taunts until her ears were practically calloused. As soon as Bai Xi finished speaking, she stepped on his back. The action seemed effortless, but it made the leather-jacketed man on the ground grit his teeth, his face pale and covered in cold sweat. He was utterly incapable of moving.
At this moment, Bai Xi felt a gaze upon her. She looked up and saw the man in the khaki trench coat looking at her, his brows etched with a hint of surprise.
It was normal for an ordinary person to be surprised seeing a woman take down a man wielding a dagger. This kind of look was something she was accustomed to.
"Sir, please call the security bureau."
Robbery in broad daylight and attempted assault with a weapon was the security bureau's responsibility.
The trench coat man snapped back to attention and pulled out his phone to make a call. However, before he could dial, a sturdy middle-aged woman rushed out from not far away.
The woman wore heavy makeup and swayed as she ran. Behind her were security bureau personnel. Upon seeing the man pinned to the ground by Bai Xi, she shouted, "Oh, it’s him, it’s him! He's the one who snatched my bag earlier and threatened me with a dagger to take all my rings and necklaces…"
Bai Xi calmly moved her foot away.
The man lying on the ground finally ended his torment. The pressure in his chest eased, but he had long since lost the strength to resist.
The moment the two security bureau officers saw Bai Xi, they instinctively tensed and saluted, saying, "G-Grand Miss!"
"Miss Bai!"
Bai Xi frowned slightly at their actions, remaining silent.
The two security guards felt inexplicably nervous.
The head of the security bureau had repeatedly instructed them to show seventy percent respect when they saw him. But if they saw anyone from the Bai family, they were to show one hundred and twenty percent respect. And when they saw Miss Bai Xi, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, they were to show two hundred percent respect.
Although they didn't know why, they naturally had to obey the head of the security bureau’s orders.
As for why they all recognized Bai Xi…
It was because a photo of the eldest daughter of the Bai family was hung in the security bureau chief’s office, almost as if they were burning incense and worshipping her daily. Whenever they entered or exited Chief Qian's office, they would see that photo. How could they not recognize her?
However, as subordinates, they truly couldn't agree with Chief Qian's actions. They suspected that if the eldest daughter of the Bai family knew, she would be extremely angry.
The two exchanged glances and tacitly chose to remain silent.
Bai Xi frowned slightly upon hearing them speak.
The head of the security bureau, Qian Feng, was Zhou Wen’s maternal uncle. Although Qian Feng was a sensible person who knew right from wrong, he had, after all, confined Zhou Wen to a mental institution before Zhou Wen's suicide.
She considered him reasonable for not taking out his anger on her.
To her surprise, not only did he not harbor resentment, but he seemed to have instructed his subordinates to give her… special treatment? Had he received some information from Shen Mingxun and was now trying to gain her favor for an introduction… to climb higher?
However, she was a person who never liked to implicate the innocent.
No matter how annoying Zhou Wen was, she wouldn't involve his uncle.
As long as Director Qian had a good performance record in M City, those who deserved promotion would be promoted, and those who deserved to be removed would be removed.
Bai Xi casually glanced at the man lying on the ground, gasping for breath, and said indifferently, "This person committed street robbery, was caught, and attempted to assault with a weapon. Handle it according to the rules."
The two then snapped out of their salutes and walked over to apprehend the man. The leather-jacketed man lying on the ground had long since lost any intention to resist. He allowed the security bureau officers to pick him up and handcuff him, "Behave yourself. Daring to cause trouble in M City is incredibly audacious. Where are the stolen items? Still with you?"
The moment the leather-jacketed man was handcuffed, he felt a sense of relief.
When Bai Xi had her foot on him, he felt like he was doomed. Now that Bai Xi had removed her foot, he had a glimmer of hope for survival. Even being locked up in the security bureau was better than being stepped on by this seemingly frail woman who could take his life in minutes, this female god of death.
He was no longer arrogant and cooperatively said, "The valuable items are still on me. I threw the fake bag in the trash can at the corner of the park."
He just hoped these people wouldn't send him back to the female wrathful goddess not far away.