Mu Jingheng was getting anxious waiting outside, but women's toilet habits are different from those of rough men. They tend to be nonchalant and won't come out until they're satisfied with how they've tidied themselves up.
Some people were already looking at Mu Jingheng strangely; a grown man pacing back and forth in front of the women's restroom looked utterly lewd.
What Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng didn't know was that Wu's second daughter-in-law was currently having a heated argument with the cleaning lady.
Unsurprisingly, this cleaning lady was a spy planted by the enemy to abduct Xu Xinning.
Wu's second daughter-in-law looked sickly, but at this moment she was very brave.
The cleaner's eyes were filled with murderous intent as she looked at Wu's second son's wife, and almost every movement of her hands was aimed at killing someone.
Strangely, even though the two had been wrestling for a while, they didn't make a loud noise. Clearly, they were both holding back, as if they were afraid of disturbing others.
Xu Xinning listened carefully and seemed to sense the sounds of fighting. She then subconsciously knocked on the door of the cubicle and casually asked, "Auntie, are you done?"
The two fighting outside stopped in unison. Wu's second son's wife calmed her breathing and replied, "Almost done. Are you done yet? If you are, don't come out yet. Wait until I'm done before I knock on your door. It's slippery and dangerous here."
Xu Xinning pretended not to know and replied, "Oh! Okay."
Then Xu Xinning pressed her ear against the door.
When Wu's second daughter-in-law was off guard, the cleaner pulled out a knife. By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late. Luckily, she managed to dodge, but the knife plunged deep into her arm.
Wu's second son's wife couldn't help but cry out.
Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng both heard it.
Xu Xinning opened the stall door without hesitation this time, and Mu Jingheng rushed in without caring whether there were other women in the bathroom.
Wu's second son's wife shoved the cleaner hard and glared at her, and the woman turned and ran away.
Mu Jingheng brushed past the cleaner.
The cleaner was very fast; he was clearly a trained professional.
When Xu Xinning came out, she had almost disappeared from the bathroom doorway.
The second daughter-in-law of the Wu family pressed her hand against the wound, and blood gushed out from between her fingers.
Xu Xinning exclaimed, "Auntie~"
Upon seeing Mu Jingheng enter, Xu Xinning immediately said, "Quickly grab that cleaning lady, she's the one who stabbed Auntie."
Mu Jingheng dared not leave Xu Xinning and shouted loudly, "Xiao Ning, hurry and chase after that cleaner!"
Xu Xinning immediately used silver needles to stop the bleeding for Wu's second daughter-in-law.
Xiao Ning immediately chased after Mu Jingheng after hearing his shout, but the person disappeared around the corner.
When Xiao Ning couldn't find anyone and rushed back, she discovered the cleaner's clothes lying in a hidden corner, indicating that the person had escaped.
Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng helped the woman out of the bathroom. Someone saw Wu's second daughter-in-law covered in blood and screamed. Everyone looked over.
The department store manager quickly came over as well.
"Comrade, what's wrong?"
Wu's second son's wife: "There was a thief in the bathroom just now. She tried to steal my money, but I found out. She got angry and pulled out a knife to stab me."
The onlookers gasped and became more alert.
Mu Jingheng's eyes met his teammates', and he shook his head almost imperceptibly.
Xiao Ning ran back, panting, squeezed through the crowd, and said to Mu Jingheng, "They've run away."
Mu Jingheng: "Xiao Ning, go get the car and take them to the hospital quickly."
The department store manager apologized profusely, saying, "I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry, this was our department store's oversight."
Mu Jingheng: "The thief was wearing your department store's cleaning worker uniform. You should do a self-inspection."
In fact, Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng were both certain that Wu's second daughter-in-law was lying, but they couldn't determine the reason yet, so they just went along with what she said.
Mu Jingheng knew that if it weren't for the intervention of Wu's second daughter-in-law, Xu Xinning would have been in danger when she opened the door without knowing what was going on. Regardless of Wu's second daughter-in-law's purpose, Mu Jingheng was both suspicious and grateful to her.
The department store manager was also a shrewd person. As soon as he heard Mu Jingheng's words to Xiao Ning, he knew that Mu Jingheng's identity was not simple. He immediately assured him with trepidation, "Comrade, don't worry, our department store will definitely conduct an internal investigation. If this comrade has an accident in our department store, we will take full responsibility."
Mu Jingheng nodded, then had Xiao Ning help Wu's second daughter-in-law, while he himself held Xu Xinning tightly as they walked out.
The people protecting Xu Xinning did not show up at all, but they were not idle either. They arrested several suspicious people, sent one team of people back with them, and the rest of the people continued to protect Xu Xinning.
The department store manager hurriedly gave a few instructions to someone, then pulled another person along and followed Xu Xinning and the others.
The events upstairs did not affect the lively promotional activities downstairs; in fact, it seemed even more bustling now, with more and more people gathering, making the first floor a sea of people.
The people protecting Xu Xinning naturally surrounded Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng.
Mu Jingheng held Xu Xinning tightly the whole way, his eyes constantly watching the surroundings.
Xiao Ning's car had already stopped in front of the department store. Just as Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng were about to get in the car, they were stopped by the department store manager.
The department store manager said, "Comrade, let's go to the hospital together. Our department store will cover the medical expenses for that injured comrade."
Mu Jingheng didn't stand on ceremony and replied, "Okay, you can get in the car."
After Xu Xinning and her group drove off, the car protecting Xu Xinning followed.
Wu's second son's wife glanced at the rearview mirror seemingly casually, then lowered her head and pretended to doze off in the passenger seat.
The car drove directly to the military general hospital, which was generally much safer.
Wu's second son's wife had many stitches on her shoulder blade and upper arm. Fortunately, Xu Xinning stopped the bleeding in time, so Wu's second son's wife is generally not in any major condition.
Xu Xinning thought of her poison and specifically reminded her, "Auntie, since you're already at the hospital today, why don't you get a thorough check-up?"
Wu's second daughter-in-law shook her head and said, "No, I know my own body best. It's an old ailment. They say you become a doctor through long illness, so don't worry."
Xu Xinning stared intently at Wu's second daughter-in-law, as if she wanted to see some answer on her face.
They were all intelligent people, and Wu's second daughter-in-law was quite composed, letting Xu Xinning scrutinize her.
Although Wu's second daughter-in-law wasn't seriously injured, Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng still let her stay in the hospital for one night for safety reasons. The department store managers were even more uneasy after learning their identities, so they readily agreed when Xu Xinning and Mu Jingheng asked to stay overnight.
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