The gaunt man seized the opportunity and extended the killer’s hand. His body lunged forward, a pitch-black dagger protruding from his sleeve, its sharp edge aimed straight at Chu Mengyao’s abdomen.
The workers couldn’t see this scene. They only saw someone rushing towards Chu Mengyao.
Chu Mengyao saw the sharp blade coming at her like a bolt of lightning, her heart instantly trembled.
She had no time to think, and no time to react. The sudden attempt on her life caught her completely off guard.
The gaunt man’s expression twisted, revealing a bloodthirsty glint.
Just as the dagger in the gaunt man’s hand was about to stab into Chu Mengyao’s body.
"Bang!" A muffled sound echoed.
All of a sudden, the gaunt man’s body flew sideways, accompanied by a wail, rolling far across the ground.
The gaunt man’s face was filled with pain, his head buzzing. He had no idea what happened. He was so close to succeeding, but at that moment, he was struck by a lightning-fast blow, unable to even glimpse the person who intervened before fainting with eyes rolled back.
The short dagger skittered across the ground, creating sparks and the crisp sound of metal.
"What on earth is going on?"
The workers were agitated, each one anxious and uneasy.
Ye Fan’s figure stood by Chu Mengyao’s side, one hand supporting her back. Startled, Chu Mengyao fell backward, but Ye Fan’s decisive intervention resolved the crisis while firmly supporting her.
In fact, after the workers appeared, Ye Fan, Zhang Lu, and Ye Juanjuan with her daughter had come out of the hospital to calm them down.
It’s understandable for the workers to gather, but to avoid any conflict, it must be resolved swiftly. Otherwise, the situation could escalate into trouble since each worker harbored a flame of anger needing an outlet, making them prone to losing rationality, and if they got restless, the situation could become uncontrollable.
Ye Juanjuan and her daughter’s words would definitely be trusted by the workers, so their involvement could soothe the workers.
Zhang Lu, being used to enforcing with force, had ways to control the scene if anyone caused trouble.
In this aspect, Ye Fan couldn’t compare.
The four saw Chu Mengyao’s figure, especially Ye Fan, who sensed the murderous intent emanating from the gaunt man and moved with lightning speed from a hundred meters away, appearing by Chu Mengyao’s side just in time.
"Lucky you were here, otherwise, I would be lying down here now."
"It’s all my fault. I almost couldn’t protect you."
Ye Fan and Chu Mengyao spoke simultaneously, their expressions different—one shaken, the other self-reproaching.
It wasn’t until this moment that the workers realized the gaunt man came to kill Chu Mengyao. The crowd erupted as they understood this point.
Once Xu Xia revealed the truth, the workers finally calmed down.
"Big sister-in-law, if you need anything from us, just say the word. We’re on standby at any time." Having said this, the workers left, relieved that they could soon receive their pay and the villain had been caught. Nothing could be better news.
Zhang Lu assigned people to capture the gaunt man.
"President!" Ye Juanjuan approached Chu Mengyao, expressing lingering fear.
"Juanjuan." Chu Mengyao had calmed the emotional turmoil caused by the shocking moment.
Xu Xia was filled with confusion. Ye Fan’s speed was incredible, leaving her puzzled. What confused her more was why Chu Mengyao faced an assassination attempt, which shocked her greatly.
"Let’s go, first head back to the hospital, it’s not safe here." Xu Xia called everyone.
"Wait for me, I’m here too." Chu Biyao got out of the car, nervously approaching her sister’s side.
Getting close to Ye Fan, Chu Biyao murmured, "Brother-in-law, well done, you scared me to death just now."
The group headed into the hospital, while Xu Xia’s thoughts flew by. Her gaze flitted between the sisters as she wondered which one was actually Fanfan’s beloved.
At the same time, she felt a particular familiarity with the two sisters. Having just witnessed the assassination attempt by the gaunt man, it didn’t cross her mind until now, as she calmed down, instantly recognizing the sisters’ identities.
"Ah, of course, the twin sisters, legends all over Huaxia, one is the nation’s goddess and the other the top strong woman. It’s astonishing; my Fanfan is quite capable." Xu Xia beamed with pride, but still couldn’t discern which sister was the strong woman, and which the national goddess.
Xu Xia enthusiastically conversed with Chu Biyao, asking questions incessantly. After listening to Chu Biyao’s explanations, she finally had a rough idea of the sisters.
"My Fanfan said his sweetheart is one of you sisters. Is it you or your sister?" Xu Xia seemed to take Ye Fan’s future quite seriously.
"Auntie, of course, it’s my sister. Didn’t you see the subtle glances between them?" Chu Biyao smiled mischievously, categorizing Xu Xia as someone like her mom, fretting over her children’s marriages.
"Indeed." Xu Xia fully agreed with Chu Biyao, her gaze towards Ye Fan and Chu Mengyao especially endearing.
"Auntie, let me tell you, my sister actively pursues your Fanfan. But he is just oblivious, seemingly uninterested in my sister. Auntie, you must help to bring them together and make sure your Fanfan shows a little more heart." Chu Biyao nonchalantly maneuvered the situation against Ye Fan. She put in great effort to help them.
"Such a good girl and he isn’t interested. If he’s captured your sister’s heart, that’s his great fortune. After this, I’ll thoroughly talk to him and make him realize his blessings." Xu Xia was set on scolding Ye Fan, determined to encourage him to get together with Chu Mengyao.
Xu Xia and Chu Biyao each harbored their own thoughts, discussing enthusiastically.
On the other side, Zhang Lu pulled Chu Mengyao aside, with Ye Fan and Ye Juanjuan walking together.
"Mengyao, let me tell you a secret. Just now, Ye Fan told Auntie that you’re his beloved." Zhang Lu smiled craftily.
"Oh?" Chu Mengyao stole a glance at Ye Fan, her face tinged with shyness.
Knowing that Ye Fan said this in front of elders surprised her but also brought great joy.
"Furthermore, Auntie is urging Ye Fan to settle down, wishing to have big, plump grandchildren soon, so your task is quite heavy. You need to prepare early. But I’m confident in you; you’re sure to be highly productive, having ten or eight kids won’t be an issue at all." Zhang Lu teased with a mischievous smile, her playful expression quite maddening.
"Ah!" Chu Mengyao gasped, her exquisite face involuntarily twitching.