By this time, night had fallen, and the city's neon lights flickered in the humid air, adding a touch of mystery and unease to the bustling night.
Lu Xiuxiu stood by the window of her hotel room, gazing at the dim lights outside that didn't belong to her, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Tomorrow, she will return to Hong Kong, a place both familiar and unfamiliar, to build their future together with her fiancé, Jike.
But beneath this joy of about to embark on the journey lies a few lingering concerns and anxieties.
She sighed softly, turned around, took a soft beige coat from the closet, and slowly put it on, as if she were putting on a thin layer of courage. Then she resolutely stepped out of the hotel.
The streets at night are quiet and somewhat mysterious.
Lu Xiuxiu walked briskly, a sly smile playing on her lips, a smile that betrayed her anticipation and confidence in the secret mission she was about to complete.
However, this peace did not last long. Just as she was about to step out of the hotel and into the unknown night, a sudden change shattered the tranquility.
At the doorway, an old woman with tattered clothes and a full head of white hair had quietly approached.
She held a worn-out little bowl in her hand, with a few coins scattered in it. There was no pleading light in her eyes; instead, there was an indescribable sinister glint in them.
Lu Xiuxiu didn't pay much attention at first, and just politely gave way, intending to continue walking.
However, at that very moment, the old woman's eyes suddenly turned sharp, like a ferocious beast poised to pounce, ready to unleash its power.
The old woman suddenly dropped the small bowl in her hand. The bowl drew an arc in the air and made a crisp sound, breaking the silence of the night.
Immediately afterwards, she rushed towards Lu Xiuxiu with incredible speed, her withered hands clenched into fists, and with a force not to be underestimated, she suddenly struck Lu Xiuxiu in the abdomen.
This punch was fast and ruthless, as if it contained all the resentment and anger. Lu Xiuxiu had no time to react and felt a sharp pain spread from her abdomen, instantly making her lose all her strength.
The old woman did not stop there. After her first strike, she did not pause for a moment and then kicked Lu Xiuxiu hard in the abdomen.
This kick felt like it was tearing Lu Xiuxiu's internal organs apart. She staggered forward a few steps due to the force and finally collapsed to her knees, powerless.
Blood slowly seeped from the corner of her mouth, staining her clothes and the cold, merciless night.
Lu Xiuxiu's face instantly turned ashen, and large beads of sweat slid down her forehead, mingling with the dust on the ground and appearing particularly glaring.
She struggled to lift her head, her eyes filled with shock and confusion as she tried to understand why all this had happened.
The passersby seemed stunned by the scene, casting surprised and fearful glances, but no one dared to step forward to help.
At that moment, Lu Xiuxiu felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness and helplessness.
The old woman stood not far away, a twisted satisfaction on her face, her cloudy eyes gleaming with an eerie light, as if she had just completed an important ritual.
She glanced coldly at Lu Xiuxiu, a cruel smile playing on her lips, then turned and disappeared into the night with astonishing speed, leaving only a series of chilling footsteps echoing in the empty street.
Despite the excruciating pain, Lu Xiuxiu used her trembling hands to support herself and slowly stood up.
Looking around, trying to find any way to help, he could only shake his head helplessly in the end.
Finally, with her indomitable will, she staggered toward her car, each step feeling like she was walking on a knife's edge, the pain unbearable.
Once inside the car, Lu Xiuxiu gripped the steering wheel tightly, tears and sweat mingling and blurring her vision.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart, then started the car and slowly drove away from the place that had left her with such deep trauma.
It goes without saying who did this, and what they wanted to do.
Since she insists on doing this, then she shouldn't blame herself for going too far.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at the shop.
Zhang Fan was also puzzled when he saw Lu Xiuxiu coming over.
This woman came empty-handed? It looks like she's been beaten up.
Could she really kill herself right now?
Was she too arrogant, or did she go too far with her arrogance?
Lu Xiuxiu walked over and looked at Zhang Fan: "Would you like to work with me? I'll tell you a big secret."
Big secret?
It's nothing more than the Shen family wanting to destroy me, so they brought over the weapons.
What other secrets could there be?
"I have no interest in knowing ordinary secrets."
Zhang Fan also didn't understand why Lu Xiuxiu would go to protect her pregnancy.
I completely don't understand her behavior.
Now you're coming to me and telling me a big secret?
Do you think you're the fool, or is she the fool?
"Do you know about the network of connections behind the Cindu family? Do you really think a Hong Kong heiress would easily help the Shen family?"
Lu Xiuxiu stared intently at Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan laughed. Did he think he could use him to deal with Cindy?
Do you really think you're a fool?
“The Cindy family has the backing of international conglomerates. Find me a bunch of hungry old men, and after I’m done, I’ll tell you a shocking secret.”
Lu Xiuxiu then looked at Zhang Fan.
"No need to look anymore, I can manage on my own. I know what you want to do, let's go."
Zhang Fan roughly understood why Lu Xiuxiu had come to him.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Now that the two of them are working together, they can at least deal with Cindy.
Today, Lu Xiuxiu was punched in the stomach. It's pretty clear who did it.
This explains why Lu Xiuxiu is here.
When Zhang Fan heard that Cindy was backed by a multinational corporation, he realized that things were not as simple as he had thought.
If I hadn't seen Lu Xiuxiu beaten up like that, I really wouldn't have dared to cooperate with her.
Now, we can go and see what's going on.
"You? You're all alone? Do you know what I'm going to do?"
Lu Xiuxiu looked at him with disdain.
What's with this man showing off?
There's always been a group of people here, a group of men, and he needs these people to do things for him. Why should he go alone?
What purpose can it achieve?
Why should he benefit alone?
But I'm leaving tomorrow to go back to Hong Kong, and then I might go abroad, so even if I'm alone, I have to take him with me.
Since cinyd has gone to such lengths, it's not right for me to do nothing at all.
She knows exactly what she wants to do; it's just that this man doesn't.
He always thought that the Shen family was targeting him, but Cindy's purpose was not as simple as just targeting the Shen family.
"Let's go and take some medicine first."
A disdainful look.
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