On the other hand, Mingzhuo kept his word and acted swiftly and decisively.

After dealing with the group of ghosts, she turned to get into the car, only to see Li Xun still standing there dumbfounded.

"Hurry up and get in the car, aren't we going to cross a bridge?"

She glanced at the rushing river and saw that the water level was likely to rise further, and it was only a matter of time before it overflowed the bridge.

Li Xun: "..."

No, give me a moment!

Although he had always admired his boss, he never imagined he could admire him even more!

Good heavens, what kind of amazing boss did he work for?

The assistant was very perceptive; he immediately opened the car door, got out, and respectfully handed the amulet to Mingzhuo, saying, "Auntie, here's your amulet."

He opened the car door for Mingzhuo with great courtesy.

Li Xun realized something was wrong; shouldn't this be his job?

What's wrong with this young man? He usually seems very clever, so why does he dare to try to curry favor with his boss instead of his superiors?

Are you out of your mind to flatter so much?

Li Xun stepped forward, bent down, and extended his arm to Ming Zhuo, saying, "Please help me into the car, be careful not to bump your head."

Mingzhuo looked at the two people squeezed by the car door: "..."

She turned her head and saw that three or four people in the car behind her had also gotten out.

Wang Xiao looked around and felt as if everything that had just happened was a dream.

"Haha, maybe I just accidentally fell asleep and had a nightmare..." Wang Xiao laughed to save face.

He couldn't quite accept the fact that the rural woman he knew had suddenly become a wise and virtuous person.

Yes, it must be a dream, how could it be!

Until he turned his head and saw the roof of the car covered with a dense network of bloody handprints...

The terrifying scene from just now flashed through his mind, and he practically scrambled to the side, yelling, "A ghost!"

The people around him were startled, wondering if there were still some who had slipped through the net.

When they finally understood that Wang Xiao was frightened by the bloody handprints on the roof of the car, they were utterly speechless.

What's there to be afraid of? There's not a single ghost in sight!

Having just experienced the ghost prying at their car window, their mental fortitude has improved considerably, since they no longer have to stare at those ghosts through the window.

Besides, isn't there a master here? What's there to be afraid of with just one ghost? Even if a hundred ghosts come, he can still subdue them with a single move.

This group of top university graduates and overseas returnees abandoned their reserve and excitedly surrounded Mingzhuo.

"Auntie! So you're a master!"

"Sister, you are my only sister!"

"No wonder you insisted on setting off. You've thought things through very well. We were just too foolish to understand!"

"Please protect us for the rest of the journey! We beg you!"

In their eyes, Ruan Mulan seemed to be radiating light!

What rural auntie? Wang Xiao can't say anything nice. She's clearly a master of hidden strength!

These people were too excited and didn't realize they were moving too much, accidentally knocking Wang Xiao to the ground.

It had just rained heavily, and there was still a lot of water on the ground. Wang Xiao suddenly felt a chill on his bottom...

Li Xun was a little angry. What was wrong with these people? They were so unreserved! They actually pushed him aside!

He has even less common sense than his assistant!

He cleared his throat and said loudly, "Alright, everyone, hurry up and get on the bus and get going."

"Yes, hurry up, the bridge is about to be flooded," Mingzhuo said.

Her words carried far more weight than Li Xun's now, and the group of people instantly transformed into obedient children, hurriedly getting into the car.

Wang Xiao sat on the ground for a long time, and when no one came to care about him, he became so angry that his nose twisted.

He thought to himself that he had to make a huge scene; how dare they push him to the ground!

This isn't over yet!

He won't get up until someone comes out to apologize and take responsibility!

Upon hearing the sound of the car engine starting, Wang Xiao panicked. Could it be that they were really just going to leave without caring about him?

He didn't care about being temperamental anymore, and quickly got up and rushed to the car, shouting, "Wait, what about me! I haven't gotten on the car yet!"

As Ruan Mulan felt a lightness in her body, she knew that her daughter had left her body.

She turned her head and glanced at Wang Xiao.

Li Xun followed her gaze and said, "Chairwoman Ruan, what Wang Xiao said just now was too much."

Ruan Mulan naturally knew that Wang Xiao had just tried to incite everyone to force her to get off the bus so they could cross the bridge.

She didn't seem to mind much, and suddenly said, "Li Xun, am I being a little too low-key as a boss?"

Li Xun: "That's true to some extent, but as long as you're happy!"

Ruan Mulan shook her head, a dark light flickering in her eyes, a reflection of her years of resentment and unwillingness.

"No, I'm not happy. How can I be happy after hiding my true colors for so many years?"

Before, the children were too young and not strong enough; later, they discovered they were facing an inescapable fate and a powerful enemy lurking in the shadows.

She kept quiet, carefully hiding herself, fearing that she would be targeted again and all her hard work would be ruined.

But now, she is not alone; she also has three outstanding daughters who can provide her with strong support.

Now that the enemy has come knocking again, wanting to take her and her children's lives, why should she continue to hide?

She was about to stand proudly before the world and tell her enemies, "I have not been defeated by my predetermined fate."

I stood up, I'm doing well, and I've never given up fighting against fate.

If you're so capable, come again and see if everything goes as you wish.

Peach Blossom Gu, is it? You want me to associate with rotten people and rot completely in the mud, is that it? I won't do that. I'll prove you wrong and bloom into a beautiful flower from the mud.

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