Mingyao asked in confusion, "Why?"

Zhang Peng's expression was serious: "The unexpected incident at headquarters was suspicious; we cannot rule out the possibility that it was intentionally orchestrated."

"In short, with President Pei not here, Miss Su needs to be extra careful."

With the technology exhibition approaching, it is indeed suspicious that the head office has run into trouble at this crucial moment.

Just in case, Mingyao prepared pepper spray and a knife.

Even if she encountered that thug again, she wouldn't be so defenseless as to be at his mercy.

Winters get dark early, and when Mingyao came out of the company, she found that it was as dark as if ink had been splashed on the ground.

While she was waiting for the bus, she suddenly felt a pair of eyes staring at her.

Mingyao turned around and found nothing behind her.

Is it just my imagination?

She had just looked away when Wei Chuan, who was hiding in the shadows, sent out a text message.

Her subordinates pulled up in a taxi next to Mingyao.

Mingyao got into the car without any suspicion.

Wei Chuan stared in the direction the car had left, his eyes growing even dimmer. "I'm sorry."

Halfway through the journey, the vehicle suddenly shook violently.

Mingyao was startled, and the driver quickly got out of the car to check.

"Miss, I'm sorry, my car has a flat tire."

"Why don't you take another taxi?"

Mingyao looked around and found that there was no one around.

This road is quite lively during the day, but it becomes deserted at night.

Unfortunately, it's the only way home.

It was difficult to hail a taxi again, so Mingyao glanced at the time and, taking advantage of the fact that it wasn't too late, decided to walk back.

The surroundings were so quiet that her footsteps sounded particularly loud.

After walking about 500 meters, Mingyao turned around and found that the driver was no longer there.

She frowned and quickened her pace.

On the other side, Wei Chuan and his men drove through the alleys.

Suddenly, a person rushed out from the intersection and blocked the way.

Wei Chuan frowned; as soon as he got out of the car, a sharp pain shot through the back of his neck.

He clutched his neck and turned around in astonishment, only to find one of his men holding a baseball bat.

That blow was delivered by one of his men.

Wei Chuan gritted his teeth: "You betrayed me!"

The henchman gripped the baseball bat tightly, trembling as he said, "Boss, there's nothing I can do. They're threatening me with my family."

Wei Chuan staggered back two steps, and the man's unrestrained laughter came from behind him: "Wei Chuan, let's see where you run this time!"

The fat guy who teased Mingyao last week was carrying a baseball bat and laughing wildly.

"Heh, aren't you afraid of angering the people behind me if you mess with me?"

The fat man's face contorted in pain. "Oh dear, I'm so scared!"

He approached Wei Chuan and slapped his face mockingly; "Idiot, you don't really think I'm scared, do you!"

"Who doesn't know you're that woman's dog?"

"A dog that only knows how to gnaw on bones."

Wei Chuan frowned, and just as he raised his fist, the fat man's men pressed him to the ground.

The fat man looked down at Wei Chuan, his heavy leather shoes pressing down on Wei Chuan's hands, which were red from the cold.

Wei Chuan bit his lower lip tightly, not making a sound even when it bled.

The fat man scrubbed furiously, and all that could be heard was a snapping sound.

Wei Chuan stared at the man with bloodshot eyes, a smile tugged at his face, which was contorted with pain.

"You dare to touch me without her consent? Do you think you'll get away with this?"

The fat man said nonchalantly, "What does it matter?"

"I've never been afraid!"

"Beat them!"

The fat man's eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light, and his smile was sinister: "Beat him to death!"

Wei Chuan covered his head with his hands, curled up, and let them punch him again and again, powerless to fight back.

Ten minutes later, Wei Chuan lay on the ground, barely alive.

Just as the fat man was about to hit him on the head, a policeman's shout came: "What are you doing!"

The fat man was startled and turned to run away with his men.

Wei Chuan spat out a mouthful of blood, and with great effort, staggered and ran in another direction.

He was like a stray dog, not knowing where to run.

Meanwhile, Mingyao was just one more street away from the Pei family mansion.

As more and more people arrived, her anxiety finally subsided.

While passing through a small alley, Mingyao noticed two or three elementary school students gathered together.

They looked worriedly at the alley entrance, exchanging bewildered glances.

They noticed Mingyao and started whispering among themselves.

A bold little girl stopped Mingyao and pleaded, "Sister, our ball went inside, can you help us get it back?"

Mingyao looked around and asked, "Where are your parents?"

Several elementary school students pointed to a group of parents chatting across the street and said, "Sister, please help us."

"It's so dark inside, we're so scared."

Mingyao sighed, "Alright, you all follow me in."

The children nodded vigorously. Mingyao turned on her phone's flashlight and led them into the alley.

After getting the ball, the kids quickly thanked them and ran off.

Just as Mingyao was about to turn around, a cold wind blew by.

She paused, then smelled the blood in the air.

A chill ran up from the soles of my feet and spread throughout my body.

Mingyao clenched her fists and turned around abruptly.

The pale moonlight illuminated the dark alley, and Mingyao's heart pounded wildly.

Forget it, I'd better not meddle in other people's business.

Mingyao left without looking back, when suddenly a pair of blood-soaked hands reached out from the darkness and covered her mouth.

The pungent smell of blood assaulted Mingyao's senses, and she stared in horror.

She frantically pulled out pepper spray from her bag and sprayed it indiscriminately at the people behind her without thinking twice.

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