Yun Ran’s eyes carried a hint of playful amusement as they lightly swept over the bulging veins on the hands of those from the Headquarters.
The people who had been continuously thwarted by Yun Ran were now truly at a loss for words.
Especially now, Yun Ran’s glance and the casual display of contempt made it even more unbearable, like internal bleeding from vomiting blood.
All those who could work at the Special Administration Bureau Headquarters were individuals with strong backgrounds and cunning methods, yet now, they were being choked by a young girl.
The leading person squinted at Yun Ran before finally parting with a smile, "Of course you can!"
Yun Ran clearly caught the gritted teeth in his words, but what of it? Her objective had been achieved.
"Then thank you very much."
Doctor Yu knew Yun Ran was formidable, but he hadn’t expected her to be so brave. His view of her was now filled with a degree of keenness.
With the path clear, he was very attentive and led the way: "Let’s go, this way."
Wan Ji, following behind, felt the piercing stares from those of the Special Administration Bureau Headquarters and from the individual from the Murong Family, sharper than the edge of a blade, and had no choice but to muster up the courage to catch up.
Only after the uncomfortable pressure of their gazes had subsided did Wan Ji notice the Little Paperman that had been flying alongside them.
He kept his head forward, but his eyeballs were constantly observing with his peripheral vision.
The Little Paperman, keenly aware, noticed this person trailing behind its master was curiously sizing them up.
For those close to their master, as long as they bore no malice, they could reluctantly consider such a person as one of their own.
Immediately, it flew over to Wan Ji in a very familiar manner, its voice friendly: "Do you need our help with your luggage?"
The over six-foot-tall big guy, startled by the child-like voice of the Little Paperman, almost had a heart attack and nearly dropped the suitcase he was carrying.
It was the Little Paperman, quick and nimble, that used its tiny body to support the suitcase.
"Wow, are you out of strength because you haven’t eaten~"
Doctor Yu, walking ahead, saw the tall and strong man was so faint-hearted and gave him a somewhat disdainful glance.
Even his students, who couldn’t even truss a chicken, showed more courage than him.
At least when they had seen the Little Paperman before, they had never been so embarrassed. Maybe it was an attempt to save face in front of Yun Ran.
He shook his head but did not stop walking, chatting with Yun Ran: "Young people nowadays are really not up to snuff, with such weak mental fortitude."
Who wouldn’t be surprised by something beyond their understanding?
He hadn’t been afraid when he saw the Little Paperman; it was just unexpected that it could speak and did so in a childlike manner, so his momentary distraction was quite normal, wasn’t it?
However, the two people in front were not ones he could afford to offend, so he had to shoulder this blame of being ’not up to snuff’.
Wan Ji turned to the Little Paperman supporting his suitcase and managed to squeeze out a grateful smile: "Thank you~"
The Little Papermen, feeling appreciated, were very happy and didn’t care whether Wan Ji’s expression was awkward or not.
Doctor Yu’s campsite was not far away, and after a walk of little over ten minutes, they arrived.
The exclusive bodyguards tasked with protecting Doctor Yu’s group saw from afar that Doctor Yu had brought back a young girl, followed by a uniformed young man.
Each of them showed a smile filled with sincere warmth.
Until they got a clear view of Yun Ran’s appearance, and the leading bodyguard’s eyes widened.
As soon as Doctor Yu saw the bodyguard’s reaction, he frowned: Are they trying to frighten the life out of us or what?
Back at the temporary reception center, although Yun Ran had made every effort to appear as Passerby A,
the head of the bodyguard team was no ordinary individual, having a photographic memory.
He hadn’t overtly shown concern for either the victims or the bandits, but he had observed and memorized each person thoroughly.
Doctor Yu was initially dissatisfied with the bodyguard leader’s attitude, but seeing he seemed to recognize Yun Ran, he too was slightly surprised.
"Do you know each other?"
The leader of the bodyguards glanced at Yun Ran and then at the Little Paperman.
Connecting to what the Little Paperman had said earlier—that its master knew they were in danger and had sent them—it became clear.
That girl had been at the temporary reception center back then.
It was unknown why, instead of taking down those people directly, she pretended to be a victim.
Had the bodyguard leader encountered this young girl elsewhere, he certainly would have suspected Yun Ran of having an agenda and deliberately approaching them.
But since Doctor Yu confirmed the identity of this young girl, everything that happened before was truly just a coincidence.
And for that, he felt a deep gratitude for this coincidence that saved all their lives.
Hearing Doctor Yu’s question, he then said, "Previously at that temporary reception center, we came across this lady..."
Yun Ran interrupted with a smile: "My surname is Yun."
The bodyguard leader wasn’t sure if Yun Ran’s interruption was intentional, but he tactfully didn’t continue speaking.
However, he conveyed the essential information, and Doctor Yu received it.
"What! You’re saying that Ranran was also at that center before?"
Ginsengfruit, who had been standing quietly to the side to the point of almost being invisible, shuddered at Doctor Yu calling their Host Ranran.
If anyone told him that those who were principals, doctors, professors, and the like were very aloof, he would certainly sneer.
Doctor Yu also quickly grasped the crux of the matter, and the smile on his face became even more genuine.
"So that’s the case. I’m not fated to die after all, to meet a Noble in such a desolate and remote place. Ranran, you’ve practically saved me twice!"
The bandits’ disguise wasn’t particularly successful, but at that moment, they had indeed fallen into their trap.
That they could turn the tables so successfully, if it wasn’t for Yun Ran’s assistance, they wouldn’t believe it no matter what.
The gaze of the leading bodyguard towards Yun Ran was now entirely sincere: "Thank you for your help, Lady Yun."
"We’re all on the same side; no need for formalities."
Yun Ran accepted their gratitude.
Doctor Yu’s students, one by one with messy hair and somewhat haggard faces, returned from the temporary office.
Seeing that their teacher had brought back the master of the Little Paperman, their bloodshot eyes instantly sparkled.
Any faint-hearted individual would certainly be startled by such a scene.