With a "crack," a rough, hoarse wail rang out, "Ah—"

"Who are you? Let my son go!" The old woman ran over and started pulling at him.

Still wanting to hit Yan Zheng, Shen Shuyi stood in front of Yan Zheng, put her hands on her hips, and said righteously, "You are human traffickers. You can talk about it in front of the police later."

"You filthy hussy, I'm going to tear your mouth apart!" The old hag tried to pull Chen Shuyi's hair.

Shen Shuyi pushed her away forcefully with both hands, and the old woman fell to the ground pretending to be dead.

Shen Shuyi stumbled forward due to excessive force, and Yan Zheng pulled her back.

"Ouch, that hurts." She thinks she twisted her ankle. She was wearing heeled shoes today, and she lost her balance and twisted her ankle.

"Comrade Shen, how are you?" Yan Zheng pulled on the middle-aged man's belt, tied his hands and feet, and then went to check on Shen Shuyi's condition.

The girl who had been arrested also came over. "Are you alright, sister?"

The old woman was still wailing, accusing Shen Shuyi of harming the elderly and disrespecting the young.

The girl bravely spoke up, "Don't believe her. I don't know them. They saw I was alone and tried to kidnap me. They must be human traffickers."

The commotion was so big that the police arrived.

The girl bowed to Shen Shuyi and Yan Zheng, "Comrades, please take my sister to see a doctor for her injuries. I'll go to the police station to explain the situation."

She was clearly trembling with fear, but she calmly finished speaking.

Shen Shuyi smiled at her, "It's okay, little sister, you're great. Don't be afraid, everything will be alright in the future."

"Bad people will be punished as they deserve."

"Yes! Thank you, sister!"

When the police arrived and learned about the situation, Yan Zheng identified himself, and the police took the two human traffickers away. They then took the little girl to give a statement.

Yan Zheng helped Shen Shuyi up and looked at her legs. "Let me help you to the clinic."

"It shouldn't be serious. I'll just apply some medicated wine when I get home."

"The health center is just ahead, let's go and take a look."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Comrade Yan." Shen Shuyi hissed softly with each step she took.

Yan Zheng squatted down in front of her. "The clinic is still a distance away. I'll carry you there."

"Ah, thank you so much..." Shen Shuyi leaned against his back, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Yan Zheng's back was broad and warm, and his long legs allowed him to walk quickly and steadily.

"How dare you, a weak woman, rush forward?"

"It's too dangerous."

Yan Zheng felt a chill run down his spine when he recalled the incident. He frowned and continued, "You need to take better care of yourself next time."

Shen Shuyi pursed her lips and snorted, "If that old guy were to hit you, you certainly wouldn't fight back against an elderly person."

"But I... I can't just stand by and watch you get beaten up! You're a great hero who did good deeds!"

"I'm also one of the elderly, weak, women, and children; I'm not afraid to hit her!"

Yan Zheng's tightly furrowed brows relaxed at her words, and a smile even unconsciously crept onto his lips.

"Don't do that next time. I'm tough, but you're different."

"I would feel guilty if Shen Xiaoyingxiong got injured again."

"Why do you feel guilty? It wasn't you who hurt me."

“When I go out with you, I have a responsibility to protect you.” Yan Zheng felt a little more familiar with the light-footed girl on his back.

She is not only straightforward, but also brave and kind.

When they arrived at the health center, Yan Zheng carried the person to the on-duty doctor's office.

The doctor asked, "What's wrong?"

Shen Shuyi sat down. "Doctor, I sprained my ankle."

The doctor examined the injury and said, "No need for bone setting, just apply some medicated oil every day to reduce the swelling."

Just as they were about to apply the medicine, a patient arrived at the health center in an emergency, and the doctor handed Yan Zheng the prescribed medicinal wine.

"Comrade, could you help your partner apply the medicine? I have a patient in urgent need of help here."

It's midday now, and he's the only doctor on duty at the health center; he's really overwhelmed.

Yan Zheng, holding the medicine, said, "Doctor, you've misunderstood..."

Before he could finish speaking, the doctor hurriedly went out to check on the other patients.

Shen Shuyi and Yan Zheng exchanged a glance, then looked away as if they had been electrocuted.

"Comrade Yan, if you find it troublesome... I can have the maid apply the medicine when I get home."

Yan Zheng saw her biting her lip, looking at him with teary eyes, trying to hold back her pain.

Sunlight streamed in through the clinic window, illuminating the girl's smooth hair and fair face, making her appear even more delicate and beautiful.

This contrasts sharply with his previous bravery and fearlessness in fighting against villains.

He squatted down, poured the medicated oil for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis into his palm and rubbed it to warm it up. "Let me do it. By the time we get home, your ankle will be swollen beyond recognition."

Shen Shuyi looked down at him, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "Pig's trotters?"

"Swelled up like a pig's trotter..."

"It's a pity, Comrade Yan, we can't watch the movie together today."

Yan Zheng covered Shen Shuyi's ankle with his hand and rubbed it. It was hard for him not to notice, because the ankle under his palm was so thin and small, and as white as jade.

The toes are like woven shells, like pearls, with a soft and lustrous sheen.

Yan Zheng's Adam's apple bobbed as he held his breath and focused intently on applying the medicine.

"alright."

"Thank you, Comrade Yan."

When Yan Zheng returned from washing his hands, he saw Shen Shuyi jumping up and down. He quickly stepped forward, wanting to carry her on his back, but was afraid of being misunderstood.

Seeing his expression, Shen Shuyi tilted her head and looked at him, "Comrade Yan, although we couldn't watch the movie, do you understand what I mean?"

"Okay." Yan Zheng nodded.

Shen Shuyi noticed his ears were visibly red again. "You mean you're willing to marry me?"

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