At noon during lunchtime, the black - clothed man took little Tuanzi away, saying that her mother called her home for lunch.
The people in the studio got off work at 5 p.m. Lu Hui and Mei Xuejian happened to live in the same direction, so they walked together.
A message popped up on Ding Ruola's phone from Fang Siyan, saying that he had something to do today and couldn't pick her up.
So Ding Ruola walked with Jiang Chen.
The two walked through the bustling and dizzying business streets, then the silent and deserted alleys, and finally the noisy night - market stalls.
When they passed a barbecue stall, Ding Ruola felt that something was off. She always felt like someone was staring at them, which made her feel uneasy.
She looked around at the stall owners and the customers eating. They all seemed like ferocious devils.
Tightening Jiang Chen's sleeve, Ding Ruola said nervously, "Jiang Chen, don't you think..."
"Go first. These people are after me! Remember, don't call the police!"
Jiang Chen whispered in Ding Ruola's ear, a hint of irritation on her face. She also noticed something was wrong.
"Uh..." Ding Ruola was a bit stunned. Before she could react, she was pushed by Jiang Chen and fell into a pile of bamboo baskets by the roadside, completely buried.
A nearby shopkeeper fished her out and helped her into the house.
The woman said warmly, "Don't be afraid, girl. There are often fights in this alley! Stay safe. Don't run out and get yourself into trouble!"
The woman sized up Ding Ruola. The girl was wearing a light - yellow autumn cotton dress and a knitted shawl.
She looked delicate and didn't seem like someone who would have anything to do with those people outside.
"But she's my friend!" Ding Ruola's heart skipped a beat when she heard the word "fight".
She was just about to take out her phone to call the police when she suddenly remembered what Jiang Chen said. A look of nervousness appeared on her face.
Why didn't Jiang Chen want her to call the police?
"You'll just get in the way if you go out! You'll only make her get hurt in front of that girl!" The woman looked like she knew it all.
Ding Ruola was anxious and restless. "But she'll get hurt by herself too!"
"Come on, just stay here quietly. That girl seems to know a thing or two!"
Indeed, Jiang Chen was wearing a black leather jacket today, with a black tight - fitting undershirt inside and leather pants below.
Her long hair was tied up high, looking like a real killing god.
Ding Ruola: "..."
Seeing that Ding Ruola was okay, Jiang Chen felt a bit relieved.
She looked around and saw several people slowly approaching her.
Her eyes were blood - shot, the corner of her mouth curled up with a hint of killing intent, and she looked impatient.
She looked fierce, as if she was going to eat people. "All of you come out! Don't hide in the corners and act sneakily!"
Sure enough, as soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking, a black - clothed strong man picked up a plate and threw it at her.
Ding Ruola nervously covered her mouth.
Jiang Chen was quick - witted and agile. With a backspin kick, she knocked the man to the ground.
Another man kicked at her with a flying kick. Jiang Chen bent down, spun behind him, grabbed his other leg, and threw him several meters away.
Ding Ruola: "..."
Looking down at her own weak arms and legs, Ding Ruola had a complicated look on her face. How much strength did that take!
Several more people rushed towards Jiang Chen one after another, but she knocked them all down one by one.
I don't know how much time passed. A woman against wave after wave of men, Jiang Chen was starting to struggle.
After knocking down another group of people, Jiang Chen was breathing slightly heavily.
At this moment, a man suddenly appeared behind her, holding a dagger, and stabbed it into her calf.
"Ah!" Jiang Chen cried out in pain.
Blood was already flowing from the corner of her mouth, and there were dense beads of sweat on her forehead. The sharp pain from her calf continuously stimulated her nerves.
She endured the pain and kicked the man to the ground. Unexpectedly, a kick came from behind. Jiang Chen fell to the ground clumsily and spat out a mouthful of blood.
Several people behind surrounded her.
Although she had suffered many such injuries before, since she met Mr. Fang, she had never been in such a life - and - death situation again.
Glancing at Ding Ruola in the store, Jiang Chen felt a bit gratified. With difficulty, the corner of her mouth curled up. "It's good that Mr. Fang's wife is okay..."
A bald man walked out of the crowd. "Tsk tsk tsk, Miss Jiang Chen, wouldn't it have been better if you hadn't resisted from the beginning! If you had cooperated obediently with Mr. Duan, you wouldn't have gotten hurt and you could have earned a lot of money. Why bother? I really don't know what you're so stubborn about..."
"That old bastard Duan Yuan is really ungrateful. He's so greedy. Mr. Fang has already given him 5% of the shares of Fangyuan Group. What else does he want?" Jiang Chen spat out a mouthful of blood, and a look of disgust flashed in her eyes.
The bald man licked the bloody tip of his knife, looking ferocious. "What Mr. Duan wants, he will surely get. Mr. Duan taking a fancy to you is your honor. A desperate person like you, why are you still struggling? You might be able to escape for a while, but can you escape for a lifetime? Fighting against Mr. Duan? You're still far from it!"
Wiping his nose, the bald man looked at Jiang Chen disdainfully.
"Pah! Being someone else's dog and still being so self - righteous. You're the first one I've ever seen, a traitor!" Jiang Chen's voice was a bit sinister.
Hearing this, the bald man's face turned black instantly. He shouted angrily, "Take her away!"
Several people behind heard the order and were about to come up to take Jiang Chen away, not caring about her bleeding calf.
"What are you doing! Where are you taking her?" Unable to hold back, Ding Ruola still ran out.
Jiang Chen looked at Ding Ruola with annoyance. "You..."
"Yo! Where did this little beauty come from? We only drove one car today. It's only big enough for this woman. It has nothing to do with others. I advise you not to meddle in other people's business! Bitch!"
The bald man looked ferocious.
"Can't you see that her leg is injured?!" Ding Ruola looked at them indignantly, but her legs were trembling.
The bald man seemed a bit impatient and licked his lips. "What? Are you jealous? Do you want me to give you a knife too? Experience what it's like to have your calf stabbed?"
Hearing this, the people behind laughed wickedly and pushed each other as they were about to attack Ding Ruola.
The men slowly approached Ding Ruola. She unconsciously took a few steps back. Although she was a bit scared, she still couldn't let them take Jiang Chen away.
Jiang Chen, who was lying on the ground, supported herself on the ground and tried to get up slowly, but was kicked down again by someone. The bald man even stepped on her wound a few times.
"Um..." Jiang Chen frowned and looked at them sinisterly.