Chapter 5, Do not mistake the big bad wolf for a little rabbit

Shen Xiangxuan was sitting not far away, and her complexion was much better than before. At that moment, she was raising her head, anxiously inquiring about the situation from the family steward. Hearing their conversation, I felt considerably relieved. In any case, the best outcome is that no one has been harmed.

"You are too polite, sir. I see you are still very young..." I did not expect that the crane would also say flattering words

I looked at Mr. Shen's reaction in complete confusion; it seemed that he understood, but why was it that I completely did not understand

Guard! Guard! In the distance, several members of the Shen family are desperately shouting for the guards

The guards were reprimanded to the point where they did not dare to breathe, lowering their heads in silence, their bodies trembling slightly

"Sir, please do not blame the young lady... this is all my idea, it has nothing to do with her..." The butler, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly rushed out and knelt before Mr. Shen, speaking loudly.

I was screaming wildly inside, but my body could not move no matter what, and I could only watch helplessly as the knife swiftly fell towards Wen Jinliang's chest. In that moment, I felt as if the world had turned gray.

What is this situation? I looked at the dramatically changed scene in front of me with a bewildered expression

I returned to the apartment with He, and before we parted ways, I inquired a bit with him. He merely tossed me a sentence, telling me to ask Wen Jinliang myself

Danger? I looked up and down at Wen Jinliang and shook my head, "If you can't even defeat me, where is the danger? He Ce is just talking nonsense."

"Grandfather is fine... but you, what happened to your injury?" Mr. Shen noticed the bandage wrapped around Shen Xiangxuan's arm, and his expression changed, filled with anger as he scolded the group of guards who had followed him in, "What is the meaning of this? How could you fail to protect the young lady?"

Xiaoxuan! An elderly man rushed in through the door, quickly walking to Shen Xiangxuan's side. I focused my gaze and realized it was Shen Xiangxuan's grandfather, the guest of honor at this banquet—Mr. Shen.

"Xiao Qi, what is wrong with you?" Wen Jinliang and Shen Xiangxuan both noticed that something was off with me, and they hurriedly came to my side, squatting down to ask.

Mr. Shen quickly realized what was meant in Wen Jinliang's words, and now he looked at Wen Jinliang with a worried expression: "Jinliang, if my little Xuan really has done something wrong, please, for the sake of the long-standing friendship between our families and for the sake of my old man's reputation, forgive her this time..." He was just a grandfather concerned about his granddaughter.

Caution! Ahーー

"Yes, you protect me, and I will protect you too." Wen Jinliang's smile was extremely gentle.

What is the point of being a bodyguard with such poor health

I stared blankly at Wen Jinliang and asked, "Does that big bad wolf refer to you? What does this sentence from Crane mean?"

"You need not worry, their target is not Grandpa Shen, but me." Wen Jinliang looked at the black-clad figures rushing towards him, his expression calm to the point of showing no signs of disturbance.

Shen Xiangxuan remained silent, covering her face and crying quietly

"This is the first time you have taken the initiative to hug me, how wonderful." Wen Jinliang said softly, and then tightened his embrace even more.

The man in black quickly looked up and glanced at me; it was a very unfamiliar face, one that certainly had never appeared in my memory.

Mr. Shen's expression improved slightly upon hearing what Shen Xiangxuan said. He asked the butler beside Shen Xiangxuan, "Who was by the young lady's side at that time?"

Wen Jinliang smiled ominously: "What he means is that I am very dangerous, Xiao Qi, you need to be careful of me"

You are simply slandering me. I do not know them! It is even more impossible for me to be a traitor!" I shook off Shen Xiangxuan's hand and said calmly.

Wen Jinliang suddenly felt as if awakening from a dream. He helped Shen Xiangxuan up and said, "I will take you for treatment first, and we will discuss the other matters later"

"Alright, you may return first," Wen Jinliang nodded to He.

"Are you waiting for me?" Wen Jinliang smiled knowingly, "Are you waiting for me to explain today's situation? It's already quite late today; I will talk to you about it tomorrow."

Mr. Shen, upon hearing Shen Xiangxuan's words, unconsciously displayed an approving expression: "To be able to match Mr. He, that is truly an impressive young lady!"

Wen Jinliang held me in his warm embrace, gently stroking my head, and softly said: "Xiao Qi, I am fine now, do not be afraid. Such a situation will never occur again in the future"

If possible, I would like to thank her in person. That child still has relatives waiting for him; if he dies, I would have no face to meet his relatives.

How can such a person serve as Young Master Wen's bodyguard? If they come again next time claiming to be unwell, they may not be so fortunate

Young man, why do you need to say that extra sentence? I can hardly imagine the scene of the crane and Xiao Wu fighting; it is simply beyond description in terms of horror

Shen Xiangxuan took a step back, covering her injured arm with some pain. Perhaps I had swung too hard just now, causing her to accidentally pull at the wound.

The crane carried me to a designated lounge, where several guests who had been injured in the recent commotion were already standing. The Shen family was methodically directing the doctors in providing emergency care

Upon hearing me say this, He relaxed his expression and said: "Very well, I will wait for her here. By the way, that child mentioned that your sister is stronger than I am, which is truly something to look forward to"

Without any evidence, why should I trust you? Step aside! The crane remained calm, unaffected in the slightest by the butler's words

Miss, rest assured, both the master and the young master and his wife are fine... It is just that the master was greatly angered by this sudden situation...

How could that group of girls possibly be brought by me? I saved you simply because you are my friend, not for Wen Jinliang! Yet at this moment, I could not utter a word, only staring blankly at her.

I immediately cast a gaze of reverence towards Mr. Shen. Although the old gentleman has a rather bad temper, his judgment of character is quite accurate. This is because Xiao Wu often says that I am a fool who lacks cunning and only ends up suffering great losses.

Wen Jinliang's gaze immediately softened, and he reached out to stroke my head: "Hmm, I am not worried about Xiao Qi. Because you have always been by my side, with me accompanying you, no one can scheme against you"

Is it important?" Wen Jinliang chuckled lightly

"Has Xiao Wu gotten into some trouble?" I asked He with a hint of anxiety. Xiao Wu has a rather bad temper, which often leads to offending others and causing trouble.

Mr. Shen turned his gaze towards me, and instead of immediately confronting me as he had just done, he scrutinized me for a few moments and said, "Is there some misunderstanding? I don't think this girl is someone with such cunning intentions."

No, it is my fault! Please do not comfort me. If it were not for Xiang Xuan protecting you today, you would truly have died. At that moment, I was really so scared, so scared that you would die like that. Wen Jinliang, I have never been this afraid before. I said, trembling slightly, my voice choked with emotion. Just thinking about that scene completely triggered the fear in my heart

Shen Xiangxuan's expression immediately turned anxious upon hearing him say that: "What should we do? The guards are all with grandfather!"

Wen Jinliang smiled gently and said, "Of course, I cannot hand you over to her; it is merely a deception. Besides, if you truly are a traitor, it is a matter for the Wen family to deal with, and it is not for the Shen family to interfere." After a pause, he leaned closer to my ear and whispered, "And didn't I say so? I believe in you. Xiao Qi, if you treat my words as mere background noise again, I will have to punish you."

Is she not my friend? Why has it suddenly changed like this

After a few minutes, Shen Xiangxuan's pale face gradually regained its color, and the injured arm was also treated, stopping the bleeding

This sudden confession left both Wen Jinliang and me stunned, as if time had come to a standstill, and no one spoke again

"You all say, is she one of your accomplices?" Shen Xiangxuan walked up to one of the men in black, her expression cold as she pointed at me and asked.

Mr. Shen was taken aback, seemingly not expecting that there would be a female among the bodyguards

Yes, there is another girl who seems to be Young Master Wen's personal bodyguard

After hearing this, He let out a derisive laugh and said, "You say that Xiao Qi is here to win Jin Liang's heart, this joke is truly hilarious"

Mr. Shen keenly sensed something, his gaze sweeping over Wen Jinliang, He, and Shen Xiangxuan. He cleared his throat and said, "Is that so? Alas..."

Suddenly, my nose felt a twinge, and my eyes became warm. At that moment, all my inner unease and fear vanished, simply because of his words, "I believe you"

Compared to responding in a panic, my calmness should make them trust me more

In that moment, Shen Xiangxuan forcefully pushed the somewhat dazed Wen Jinliang aside, taking the blow from the man in black for him. Her arm immediately began to bleed profusely, and her complexion turned pale.

"Grandpa won't be in any trouble, will he..." Shen Xiangxuan gazed worriedly at Shen Laoye, who was surrounded by a group of guards in the distance, convinced that this group of assassins had come to kill her grandfather

"Considering your decent appearance, if you please me, I can allow you to stay in the Wen family as a maid." The older brother among the group looked at me with a lewd smile.

I looked at the two brothers with disgust; if I had the strength, I would have truly wanted to give them a beating. Especially the older brother, his gaze was simply too repulsive. The younger brother, on the other hand, walked straight over and reached out as if to touch my face, which instantly sent chills down my spine.

I was taken aback by her action; I never expected the gentle Shen Xiangxuan to make such a rude gesture. Moreover, she now looks as if she is possessed by a devil, which is truly frightening

I am not quite sure about this either; it might just be a sudden case of physical discomfort. However, I happened to hear Jin Liang mention before that Xiao Qi's health is not very good. Jin Liang even suggested that Xiao Qi take a break for a while, but it seems that she still hasn't fully recovered. Shen Xiangxuan blinked and also showed a look of confusion.

I can speak now? I moved my body and found that my strength had returned. I patted the crane on the shoulder and said loudly, "Put me down, I can move now."

Shen Xiangxuan looked at me and smiled, saying, "Xiao Qi, don't take their words to heart; they are just speaking casually."

"Grandfather, it is truly wonderful to see that you are well..." Shen Xiangxuan looked at the sprightly Shen old man and immediately breathed a sigh of relief

Wen Jinliang's words provided me with great comfort, and my emotions improved slightly. Thinking about what he just said about handing me over to Shen Xiangxuan and the others for handling, I nervously grabbed his arm and said: "Are you really going to hand me over to her? I'm not a spy, can you trust me?"

What is going on? Shen Xiangxuan widened her eyes and looked at me, reaching out her hand to help me. "Xiao Qi, are you feeling unwell? Come, let me help you up. After all, Mr. He is here, so nothing will happen."

Then I will leave her in your hands, to do as you please. " Wen Jinliang's voice turned cold.

The scene was thrown into chaos, with the Shen family members pulling the butler while trying to persuade the angry Mr. Shen, and a few individuals were completely stunned.

"Then I will take my leave, see you tomorrow," He said as he prepared to leave. At the last moment, as if recalling something, he turned his head to look at Wen Jinliang and asked, "How did you handle the matter regarding Shen Xiangxuan?"

Because of Wen Jinliang's words, the tension and unease in my heart instantly dissipated, while his subsequent somewhat ambiguous remark made my cheeks involuntarily flush

What is going on? I am astonished by my current situation, and my complexion suddenly turned very unpleasant

"It's nothing," He said with a shrug, looking at me with a hint of meaning in his eyes. "Xiao Qi, you must not mistake the big bad wolf beside you for a harmless little rabbit." After saying this, he turned and walked out the door, closing it behind him.

With a cold command from Wen Jinliang, a crisp cracking sound echoed in the quiet lounge. The younger brother, clutching his hand, screamed and retreated, while the older brother was so frightened by the scene that he fell to the ground

Please do not say that; everyone has times when they feel unwell! Xiao Qi is just not in good health, and this is not a very serious matter... I kindly ask everyone to refrain from criticizing her any further. Shen Xiangxuan immediately stood up to speak on my behalf upon seeing everyone pointing fingers at me.

Shen Xiangxuan was somewhat angered by the reactions of He and Wen Jinliang. She said to the butler, "Butler, go bring those people to me! Don't they want evidence? Then I will provide them with evidence!"

You protect me, and I protect you; this is truly wonderful. I break into a broad smile

Except for a few guests who were slightly injured, everyone else is fine. The guests' emotions have now stabilized, Miss, you need not worry

As soon as the words of the man in black fell, Shen Xiangxuan eagerly said to Wen Jinliang: "What do you think? I have brought out the evidence. These individuals have already admitted that Xiao Qi is their accomplice."

He looked at Wen Jinliang with narrowed eyes and said, "It is not important. In any case, her role has already ceased to exist."

Shen Xiangxuan's expression was not very pleasant as she nodded slightly, biting her lip, seemingly unwilling to accept the situation... The confession just now was so easily brushed aside...

Grandfather! Shen Xiangxuan did not expect that her own grandfather would speak up for me, which made her so angry that she stamped her foot

If you are not in good health, do not come to be a bodyguard

I saw that Wen Jinliang and Shen Xiangxuan were no longer panicking, so I prepared to help He deal with those men in black. However, as soon as I took a step, my limbs suddenly went weak, and I lost my balance and fell to the ground. At that moment, I wanted to get up immediately, but I found that I couldn't muster a bit of strength.

The crane beside me let out a cold laugh and patted my shoulder: "Alright, we have nothing more to do here, let's go."

She will no longer appear in front of Xiao Qi and me in the future" Wen Jinliang said calmly

I was startled to hear Wen Jinliang say this, and I could no longer hold back my shout: "Wen Jinliang, you said you believed in me!"

Is it the efficacy of the medicine again? Wen Jinliang just said this a moment ago. What does it mean? I immediately wanted to pursue He for answers, but Shen Xiangxuan had already stormed up to me, gripping my wrist tightly: "I am going to hand you over to the police right now. You will never think of leaving prison for the rest of your life"

I felt a tremor in my heart and nodded, saying, "Alright, I will call her over in a few days."

The situation in the hall has been mostly resolved. Those individuals have all been apprehended by the guards. Thanks to Mr. He from the Wen family for his timely intervention; otherwise, it would have been difficult for our guards to capture everyone...

I quickly ran to Wen Jinliang and Shen Xiangxuan's side with He. They were cornered by a terrified and agitated crowd. Amidst the flashing blades, He drew the short knife from his bosom and decisively dealt with a black-clad assailant who was attacking them

Wen Jinliang immediately understood my meaning. He shook his head and said to me, "Xiao Qi did nothing wrong, and you should not feel sad for those who have made mistakes; it is not worth it"

Is your injury serious? I couldn't help but ask as I watched her expression of pain

At that moment, it seemed as if something within me was slowly rising. It was a very strange feeling, and at the same time, it made me feel afraid

Although I was not stunned like everyone else, I was indeed quite surprised by Wen Jinliang's reaction just now. This is the first time I have seen Wen Jinliang's unmasked ferocity.

Is this your decision or the decision of the Shen family? asked He

"Are you serious about what you just said?" Suddenly, Shen Xiangxuan, who had been silent, spoke up. With a sweet smile, she slowly approached us, her eyes fixed on Wen Jinliang without blinking.

I looked at Shen Xiangxuan with a calm expression, my mind racing rapidly.

As soon as Wen Jinliang's words fell, the lounge fell completely silent, with no one daring to make a sound. This was because everyone understood the weight of that statement... If one truly offended the Wen family, it would be tantamount to being sentenced to death

"Ever since I confessed my feelings for Jin Liang to you, you have started to target me. The group of girls at school was also deliberately brought together by you, wasn't it? Every time you pretend to be a hero protecting me, you showcase your better side in front of Jin Liang in this way. You are truly despicable." Shen Xiangxuan spoke with a tone of sadness, and her words immediately drew a crowd of disapproving glances directed at me.

"This is Xiao Qi." Shen Xiangxuan smiled at Mr. Shen and began to introduce me, "Although Xiao Qi is a girl, she is very impressive! Moreover, she once tied with Mr. He! Grandpa, you must not underestimate her."

However, even if he were to make me move, I would still be unable to do so

Wen Jinliang's expression changed slightly upon hearing He's words, but he quickly smiled and said, "He, sometimes I really dislike your cleverness"

Inside the house, the members of the Shen family anxiously surrounded Shen Xiangxuan, urging the doctor to be careful in the treatment, causing the young doctor to break out in a sweat.

Wen Jinliang and the Crane remained calm, merely gazing lightly at the group of men in black. I knew that, given their intelligence, they must have already discerned the purpose of these men in black, which put my mind at a slight ease

How is the situation in the lobby

Sigh, I am old now, not as formidable as I was in my youth. Mr. Shen seems to hold great respect for He, treating him with utmost kindness.

"Xiao Wu? Your sisters' names are indeed quite interesting," He seemed to chuckle.

"Xuan, are you alright?" Wen Jinliang calmly helped Shen Xiangxuan up and asked with concern

"Wen Jinliang, are you not leaving?" I took a few steps with He and noticed that Wen Jinliang did not follow, so I turned around and asked.

"Important matters cannot wait until tomorrow." He completely ignored Wen Jinliang's anger and walked straight to my side, asking, "Xiao Qi, do you have an older sister?" His question was very direct.

Mr. Shen turned around and slapped Shen Xiangxuan, angrily saying: "Have you forgotten everything your grandfather taught you? No matter the reason, you must never harm others. Our Shen family conducts itself with integrity; how can you harm others for your own selfish desires?"

"Doctor, she is seriously injured. Hurry up!" Wen Jinliang supported the swaying Shen Xiangxuan as they entered the lounge. Several members of the Shen family turned pale upon witnessing this scene, continuously shouting, "What are you doctors waiting for? Quickly treat the young lady! Hurry up!" After saying this, a group of people rushed to Wen Jinliang's side, clumsily taking over Shen Xiangxuan.

After receiving a response, Crane prepared to leave the lounge with large strides. The butler, who had initially expressed doubts, suddenly stepped forward and stopped Mr. Crane, saying: "You cannot take Miss Qiqi away right now!"

"Jin Liang, what do you mean by this?" Shen Xiangxuan's expression turned quite unpleasant upon hearing Wen Jinliang say this

Wen Jinliang walked up to the butler and said calmly: "Do you have any evidence? I only believe in solid evidence. Either present the evidence or let her go"

I nodded to the crane, my voice now completely unable to make a sound

Do not!

"Miss, I have brought them here!" The butler shouted as he approached, followed by the black-clad individuals restrained by the guards.

What are you all talking about? I looked at the conversation between Wen Jinliang and He in confusion, feeling that my intelligence was completely insufficient.

"Don't mind me... you all... hurry and leave!" I saw a man in black break through the defenses of He and charge straight towards the three of us. He raised a sharp long knife, preparing to stab Wen Jinliang, who was beside me.

I suspect that she intentionally sent an assassin to harm my young lady, and this person may be an insider sent by the assassin!" The butler said these chilling words with a serious expression.

As soon as Mr. Shen finished speaking, his steward raised his doubts: "If Miss Xiao Qi is truly that formidable, then why were you still injured, Miss? I recall that she was right by your side at that time"

Upon hearing the crane say this, I immediately felt relieved: "So that's how it is, you scared me to death. I thought Xiao Wu had gotten into some trouble again"

Grandfather, please do not blame them... At that time, the situation was urgent, and they were all focused on you. Moreover, I am fine now, so please do not hold it against them any longer!" Shen Xiangxuan tugged at Mr. Shen's sleeve, pleading on behalf of the innocent guards.

Mr. Shen was delighted to hear the crane's words, his face beaming with joy, but the expression of Shen Xiangxuan beside him darkened.

"That's right, it's her..." After being kicked, the man in black looked up at me again and finally confirmed.

He immediately put me down upon hearing this and said to me, "The effect of the medicine should last for another half an hour."

"It is Young Master Wen Jia and his bodyguards," the butler replied softly

"Oh, is it that child Jinliang?" After hearing the name Wen Jinliang, Mr. Shen's expression softened a bit. He squinted his eyes and thought for a moment before asking, "Is the bodyguard Mr. He?"

"Give me a reason why it cannot be done." He said coldly.

I indeed need to go back and sort out this chaotic situation. Why did a perfectly good banquet turn into this?

Upon hearing this sentence, Shen Xiangxuan's face instantly turned pale, looking even worse than when she was injured earlier

"Xiang Xuan, considering that we were childhood playmates, I will give you one last chance. If you let Xiao Qi leave now, I can treat this as if nothing has happened." Wen Jin's lips curled into a faintly indifferent smile, his gaze so cold, resembling the flying snow of winter

What does the phrase "the efficacy of the medicine" mean? I looked at Wen Jinliang in confusion

I was inexplicably staring at Shen Xiangxuan

Wen Jinliang? After I caught a glimpse of the darkness in Wen Jinliang's eyes, I couldn't help but reach out and grasp his sleeve, "Although I am not clear about the situation, I am fine now, and no one can harm me. You need not worry."

Wen Jinliang smiled pleasantly upon hearing my words and said, "Xiao Qi, sometimes the level of danger a person poses is not solely determined by their martial prowess." As he spoke, his gaze turned cold, "That is why you suffered a great loss at the hands of Shen Xiangxuan."

How are the guests? Have they suffered any injuries

I am waiting for you. I turned to look at Wen Jinliang and immediately stood up

Why does she repeatedly emphasize that I am in poor health? Moreover, I do not have what one would call "poor health" at all

Stop pretending to be so innocent! Shen Xiangxuan shot me a glare

The sound of the door opening came from outside, and Wen Jinliang walked in. He looked at me sitting on the sofa and asked, "It's so late, Xiao Qi, why are you still not asleep?"

"Do not touch my subordinates with your filthy hands." As the familiar voice sounded, the younger brother's arm was firmly grasped by someone, and He looked at him with a cold expression.

Two members of the Wen family suddenly approached me and spoke in a confrontational manner. I recall that they seemed to be distant relatives of Wen Jinliang, and they were two very annoying individuals

I looked at Shen Xiangxuan, who was smiling gently nearby, and suddenly felt that something was amiss

Wen Jinliang shot He a displeased glance, seemingly blaming him for his sudden appearance: "Isn't it possible to discuss this tomorrow? It's already quite late."

"No," the crane quickly denied, briefly explaining the situation, "The child I sent to you was ambushed by the enemy while on a mission. At a critical moment, your sister appeared and saved him. Because your sister looks very much like you, the child almost mistook her for you, but later realized she was not. By the time he wanted to express his gratitude, your sister had already left."

Are you all right? I asked, gripping the shoulders of the two individuals

Then grandpa and my parents ... ...

His arrival broke the tense atmosphere among the three of us. He quickly hoisted me onto his shoulder and said to Wen Jinliang, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and take Shen Xiangxuan to get treated for her injuries"

Wen Jinliang stood beside He, looking at his brother with an incredibly cold gaze, his voice devoid of any warmth: "He, break his hand, let him understand the consequences of harboring inappropriate feelings."

Mr. Shen appears to have a rather bad temper, scolding the guards quite mercilessly. In this light, he and the gentle Shen Xiangxuan are simply two extremes.

Observing the demeanor of the crane, my initial feelings of concern gradually subsided. Fortunately, the crane still trusts me a bit more. But what about Wen Jinliang

I am sitting on the sofa in the apartment, lost in thought. It has been more than half a day since I returned, and it is already midnight. Why hasn't Wen Jinliang come back yet

Suddenly, a discontented grunt emerged from the crowd. I turned to look, and to my surprise, it was a familiar member of the Wen family. With this sound, the guests who had been quietly standing aside seemed to have been activated by some switch, and they began to openly direct their conversation towards me, brazenly speaking ill of me. Among them, several members of the Wen family were particularly blunt in their veiled criticism of me and Mr. He.

What does it mean? What does the term 'bad things' refer to? Also, please do not bear the weight of me; this angle is quite uncomfortable. Unfortunately, my silent protest is of no use.

What if we can produce evidence?" The butler looked at Wen Jinliang fearlessly, with a confident expression.

I heard them shift the topic to me, and my heart sank. I don't know why, but I suddenly had a very bad feeling.

"Are you unable to speak right now?" the crane asked, looking down at me from the chair it had placed me on.

I silently exclaimed that it was not good, as I had already realized what Shen Xiangxuan intended to do. This group of men in black has probably been bribed

"Grandfather, this little Qi is trying to harm me!" Shen Xiangxuan said coldly, pointing at me.

Wen Jinliang probably did not expect to hear Shen Xiangxuan say such a long and absurd statement. After a moment of surprise, he teased, "Xiangxuan, it is truly a pity that you do not write books..."

I still have some matters to attend to, so you should return with He first. I am quite safe here, and you need not worry about me. Wen Jinliang slightly softened the coldness on his face and offered me a warm smile

I looked at Wen Jinliang and suddenly asked with some sadness, "Did I do something wrong?" To be honest, Shen Xiangxuan's sudden change really hit me hard.

After receiving Wen Jinliang's assurance, Shen Xiangxuan's smile became even more radiant. She slowly walked up to me, her gaze icy as she looked at me: "Xiao Qi, I have always been unaware that you never liked me at all"

Wen Jinliang ignored the horrified expressions of those around and came to my side, gently asking: "Do you feel much better now?"

Crane! Upon seeing the crane, I immediately let go of Wen Jinliang, feeling extremely embarrassed, my cheeks instantly flushed.

Of course, I am serious. " Wen Jinliang said calmly, meeting Shen Xiangxuan's smiling eyes.

Shen Xiangxuan displayed a troubled expression: "Xiao Qi seemed to be unwell at that time; she said she couldn't move..."

"How could one be unwell when everything seems fine?" the butler expressed a look of doubt.

No, that's not it. I immediately stopped Wen Jinliang, who was about to return to his room, and said, "I was waiting to apologize to you! I'm sorry! I didn't protect you well. Please, don't dismiss me."

"Jin Liang, before things get worse, I will take Xiao Qi back first." He suddenly lifted me up.

After He and Wen Jinliang exchanged a few words, they went outside to talk. Normally, I would be able to hear their discussion outside clearly, but for some inexplicable reason, I have lost my acute hearing and can only hear sounds at a normal volume

"Speak!" Shen Xiangxuan, seeing the man in black remain motionless, kicked him out of impatience

Shen Xiangxuan looked at Old Mr. Shen with emotion, her eyes reddening: "Grandfather ... ... "

"You can't speak right now, can you?" Wen Jinliang reached out and touched my forehead, softly saying, "It's a bit cool. It seems like it will take some time for the effects of the medicine to wear off..."

Moreover, I have thoroughly investigated and found that you are nothing but a traitor sent by that group of assassins. You follow the orders of your master behind you to seize Wen Jinliang's heart, making him infatuated with you. However, my appearance has disrupted your plan, so you have no choice but to find a way to eliminate me. " As Shen Xiangxuan spoke, she became increasingly agitated, as if every word she uttered was a fact she had witnessed with her own eyes

I rested on the shoulder of the crane, looking up at Wen Jinliang. I saw him with a gentle expression, smiling at me, his lips slightly moving, silently saying, "I believe you"

I stared blankly at Shen Xiangxuan, although she was not wrong in saying that. At first, I did not like her, but later I genuinely regarded her as a good friend

"Xiao Qi, I have something to discuss with you," the voice of He suddenly came from outside the door as he opened it and walked in calmly

Old Master Shen's judgment of character remains as sharp as ever. Jiang is indeed still as astute as in the past. " He He rarely agreed with this statement.

Wen Jinliang's expression softened a bit: "Grandfather Shen, you are too kind. As I mentioned earlier, as long as she no longer makes things difficult for Xiao Qi, I certainly will not make things difficult for her either"

Wen Jinliang was taken aback for a moment, and immediately comfortingly placed a hand on my shoulder, saying: "Xiao Qi, don't overthink it. I have no intention of dismissing you. What happened today is not your fault at all, so you need not apologize."

Shen Xiangxuan looked at me and the crane who had already dealt with five or six people nearby. Her expression suddenly relaxed: "That's right... we have Mr. Crane and Xiao Qi here, there's really nothing to worry about..." She was very aware of the strength of both me and the crane

I, I am fine... It is truly great that you are fine..." Shen Xiangxuan forced a smile despite the intense pain in her arm. She looked at Wen Jinliang and softly said, "Jinliang, I like you... I like you the most.

You can rest assured. We have He and Xiao Qi here, nothing will happen. Wen Jinliang gave Shen Xiangxuan a reassuring look

Shen Xiangxuan's voice was not loud, but the group of discussing guests graciously fell silent. The murmurs and insults ceased in an instant

During this period, I have also seriously contemplated who sent that group of men in black, why they would listen to Shen Xiangxuan so obediently, and why Shen Xiangxuan treated me this way, as well as why my body suddenly became incapable of exerting strength. However, what I pondered the most was whether Wen Jinliang would be angry with me for my poor performance this time, or even dismiss me. Regardless, the undeniable fact is that I failed to protect him. If it weren't for Shen Xiangxuan risking her life to save him, he might have truly faced grave danger this time.

Seeing Shen Xiangxuan's attitude, I fell silent

After the butler received Shen Xiangxuan's order, he hurriedly left the lounge. Mr. Shen was taken aback by the sudden turn of events; he walked over to Shen Xiangxuan and asked, "Xiaoxuan, what on earth is going on?"

"If you insist on putting Xiao Qi in a difficult position..." Wen Jinliang's voice turned cold, the smile on his face completely vanished, "Then you are offending me, and offending the entire Wen family"

Well... I did not say anything further

My body... cannot move. I stared rigidly at the two of them, realizing that even speaking had become somewhat difficult.

I suddenly felt a tightness in my heart because of Shen Xiangxuan's words. Of course, my anxiety was not due to her false statements, but because I was indeed sent by someone to be by Wen Jinliang's side. However, my task was merely to protect him, nothing more. If Wen Jinliang believed her words and started investigating me, he would soon uncover my relationship with my master, which frightened me a bit. This is because Wen Jinliang despises nothing more than being deceived by others. If Wen Jinliang believed her words and started investigating me, he would soon uncover my relationship with my master, which frightened me a bit. This is because Wen Jinliang despises nothing more than being deceived by others

Wen Jinliang looked at Shen Xiangxuan and shrugged his shoulders: "Since you have evidence, then I have no choice. Xiao Qi can only be handed over to you for disposal."

Shen Xiangxuan's face turned pale, and she looked at me with a face full of shock, unable to speak for a long time. In contrast, Wen Jinliang's expression and reaction were very calm; he looked at me with a serene demeanor and said: "We are all fine"

"Obstructive to the eyes." He Chen let out a cold snort and swiftly dealt with the black-clad assailant who attacked us

Wen Jinliang gently comforted me, and my excited emotions gradually calmed down. For the first time, I reached out my hand to embrace him back, and the sense of satisfaction and tranquility in my heart filled me with a blissful atmosphere. I have never experienced such a magical feeling before

If the men in black really follow her orders to accuse me, how should I defend myself? ... But just thinking about the fact that I cannot speak right now makes me feel powerless, it seems I can only take it one step at a time

Ah? I was taken aback by the crane's question, "Sister, are you referring to Xiao Wu?"

Upon seeing Wen Jinliang's figure, He made a gesture for me to stay put and then walked towards him.