Chapter 296 - 295: Encountering Danger
Upon hearing Ding Yuejun’s words, Qin Aimin quickly took out a script and said, "The scenes in the back have been slightly adjusted, so I brought you the latest script. Take a look."
Yue Jun smiled as she took it and said, "Alright, I’ll have a good look at it later and see if there’s any description of the costumes in the script to use as a reference."
"Okay then, thank you, Boss Ding."
The two exchanged a few more words before waving goodbye.
Initially, Yue Jun planned to visit the store, but recalling her daughter’s reminder before she left home, she decided to head straight back instead.
However, there was no direct car back to the Shichahai area, so she had to transfer on the street.
Once on the street, realizing they were running low on groceries at home, she went to a deli to buy some braised beef and white-cut chicken, planning to have lunch with Pei Wu and the others.
As Ding Yuejun was carrying the purchases home, she suddenly saw an elderly person fall to the ground.
The fall happened in a small alleyway, where others might not have seen it, so no one was stepping forward to help.
Seeing this, Yue Jun couldn’t help but frown and hurried over to the alley.
"Elder, are you alright?"
Yue Jun put the items aside and quickly helped the elderly person up.
After standing up shakily, the elder thanked Yue Jun, saying, "Thank you, I seem to have twisted my leg. No matter how hard I tried just now, I couldn’t get up. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know what to do."
"Elder, how about I take you to the hospital for a check-up?"
The elder waved his hand, saying, "No need, no need. I’ll be fine after a few days of rest, but..." He hesitated at the last part and looked at Yue Jun, saying, "My foot isn’t holding any strength right now. Could you help me a bit? My home is just ahead, just a few steps away."
Yue Jun looked towards where the elder pointed and nodded, saying, "Alright, I’ll walk you over first."
At this moment, Pei Wu stepped forward, saying, "Aunt Ding, I’ll help the elder."
The elder appeared a bit surprised to see Pei Wu but didn’t say much.
"Elder, isn’t it just a few steps? Why haven’t we reached yet?"
The elder chuckled, "Almost there, just ahead."
However, Pei Wu started feeling something wasn’t right.
The alley was unreasonably quiet.
Even though the place was secluded, there should still be residents nearby, yet there wasn’t a single sound. He subtly took a step back, shielding Yue Jun behind him, and then released the elder, saying, "Elder, I think you should have enough strength now, walk back on your own."
Yue Jun looked at Pei Wu in surprise and said, "Xiao Wu, let’s just help the elder back home."
Pei Wu said nothing, his expression solemn as he tightly shielded Yue Jun behind him.
This time, Yue Jun finally sensed something wrong. Xiao Wu wouldn’t say such things without reason, so... she met danger again today?
And the elder, upon hearing Pei Wu’s words, turned around with a chuckle.
"Seems like you’re quite sharp, young man, but... too late." Saying this, he waved his hand, and immediately seven or eight people sprung up around them.
These people wore the same black martial arts attire, their expressions stern and eyes cold, looking at others with indifference and disregard.
Seeing these people, Pei Wu’s expression changed instantly.
These people were definitely used to blood, the kind who kill without a second thought, or else they wouldn’t exude such an aura.
"Tweet..."
Pei Wu immediately blew his whistle, but there was no movement around, which made him even more nervous.
"Young man, are you calling for your companions? Unfortunately, right now they’re all unconscious," said one of the men in black martial arts attire coldly, then glanced behind Pei Wu and continued, "Hand over the person behind you, and we might spare you."
Pei Wu knew the situation was dangerous today, but he was determined to protect Yue Jun no matter what, "Aunt Ding..." He could only manage to say those two words before halting; he feared that even if he gave it his all, he might not protect Aunt Ding, but he would still stand in front of her.
Seeing Pei Wu standing before her, Yue Jun suddenly felt a little heartbroken.
Such a young child, yet he’s always protecting her. But those men didn’t look like they were to be messed with, and Xiao Wu probably couldn’t fight them off, possibly risking his life.
"Xiao Wu, step aside. They’re targeting me."
Pei Wu, however, wouldn’t step aside, "Aunt Ding, don’t worry, I’ll protect you well."
"Seems like the young man doesn’t know what’s good for him."
The man speaking earlier said again, and then without a word, attacked Pei Wu.
Meanwhile, Yiyi had been distracted since class started, constantly feeling uneasy and thinking about her mother.
She irritably twirled her pen, scribbled on her notebook, appearing a bit disorganized, but soon, looking at what she wrote under the pen, her eyes darkened.
She wrote down the events that happened recently on the notebook.
Her mother encountered dangers one after another: once because of the Chu family, who mistakenly caught someone; once from moves by the Shu family wanting to retaliate and attempting to capture her mother. Then, her mother was nearly in a car accident, encountering Old Master Ding, who was shocked to see her and eager to know her name.
These events seemed unconnected, but Yiyi noticed her mother was constantly in danger. Though it seemed others had caught the wrong person or wanted revenge, ultimately, they all wanted to harm her mother.
This...
Could it have something to do with Old Master Ding’s reaction when he saw her mother?
Thinking about it, Yiyi’s eyes deepened.
But now she didn’t have time to think too much; she just felt extremely uneasy, more restless than ever. Could her mother be in danger again?
Yiyi couldn’t sit still any longer, packed her things, hastily greeted her teacher, and went straight home.
But when Yiyi arrived home, she didn’t see her mother. She immediately headed out again, intending to go to the filming crew.
However, before Yiyi could leave, she saw a scarlet firework blooming far off in the sky.
Seeing the firework, Yiyi couldn’t help but widen her eyes.
She recognized it as a rescue signal used specifically by the Yin sect.
Oh no... something happened to Pei Wu and the others, then... did something happen to her mother too?
With a face full of urgency, Yiyi headed in the direction of the firework.
At this moment, Pei Wu lay on the ground, life or death unknown, covered in blood.
"Xiao Wu..."
Seeing Pei Wu in such a state, Ding Yuejun couldn’t help but cry out. Even when he couldn’t stand, the boy was still thinking about her. How could he be so foolish?