NFBE Chapter 338 Want the Big Head
Chapter 338 Want the Big Head
At lunchtime, Yan Zuozuo was just about to go to lunch after work when she received a call from Fu Zixin, whose voice was choked with sobs. Startled, she asked, "Zixin, what's wrong? Don't cry, tell me slowly."
Fu Zixin choked up and couldn't speak for a long time before finally saying loudly, "I didn't cry, I was just... I was so excited... Bao'er, Bao'er's surgery was a success..."
"It was a success? It was a success! Bao'er's surgery was a success?!" Yan Zuozuo exclaimed excitedly. "Where are you? Have you come back yet? Where is Bao'er? Let me hear her voice."
“Bao’er is asleep, we haven’t gone back yet. The doctor said we need to observe her for a while longer, and she can only leave the hospital when we’re sure there are no aftereffects. Zuo Zuo, thank you, thank you so much.” Fu Zixin burst into tears. After experiencing such agonizing physical and mental torment, she finally received good news, and she couldn’t stop crying.
Su Kang stood beside her, holding her tightly, and the two of them finally felt relieved after the storm.
Yan Zuozuo chatted with Fu Zixin for a while longer before hanging up. If it weren't for the distance, she really wanted to go see Bao'er right now. The little one was about the same age as their two children, but she had to go through this kind of pain; it was just too pitiful to think about.
To celebrate Bao'er's successful surgery, Yan Zuozuo decided to treat herself to a big lunch. However, there weren't any decent restaurants near the company, so she simply took a taxi to a place further away. Along the way, Yan Zuozuo increasingly felt how inconvenient it was not to have a driver's license. She was truly determined this time; once Chi Moqing's matter was resolved, she would take the driving test.
She looked out the window and inadvertently noticed a car following them. She immediately became alert and instinctively asked, "Driver, there's a car following us. Can you find a way to shake it off?"
The driver glanced at the rearview mirror: "Who are they? Could they be dangerous? Young lady, I'm an honest and law-abiding man, please don't get me into trouble."
Yan Zuozuo's face darkened: "There won't be any danger, you just need to shake them off." As she spoke, she kept looking back, only to see the car following them at a leisurely pace, and her heart pounded.
She kept urging the driver to go faster, faster, and even faster, but...
Screech! A screeching sound of brakes rang out as the irresponsible driver slammed on the brakes. "Miss, you'd better get out of the car right now. I don't want your money, just get out of here!"
As soon as the driver stopped the car, the car behind him also stopped, and several people quickly ran over.
Yan Zuozuo gasped sharply. What happened to the driver's heroic act of speeding on the road and saving the damsel in distress?
Cheating!
Seeing that she had nowhere else to turn for help, she gritted her teeth, pushed open the car door, and ran, thinking that since this was a busy downtown area, they shouldn't dare to do anything reckless. However, the moment she quickly ran out of the taxi, she saw those men rushing towards her.
Ruined!
Yan Zuozuo hadn't run more than a few steps when the group of people eagerly caught up. Clearly, they didn't care at all that they were in a busy downtown area. This realization jolted her nerves, and she inadvertently glanced back…
"Ah!" Yan Zuozuo exclaimed in surprise, and was immediately covered in the mouth by several people and dragged to their car. Because there was some distance between them and they were worried about being discovered, they walked very carefully.
Yan Zuozuo struggled incessantly, but surrounded by several people, no one could see her. Just as she was trying to figure out how to escape, she heard one of them leering at her and whispering, "If you behave, we might let you die a little more easily. But if you don't, we'll do as our sugar daddy demands: first, we'll gouge out your eyes, then slash your face, sew up your mouth, then sever your tendons, and finally kill you!"
Yan Zuozuo gasped sharply. My God, where did this sugar daddy come from? How much does he hate her to treat her so cruelly? A wave of fear washed over her, and the more afraid she became, the more panicked she became. Her mind went completely blank, devoid of any thoughts.
With her abilities, she wouldn't be able to handle even one or two strong men, let alone several of them. A direct confrontation was out of the question; she had to find another way.
But what else can be done?
No matter what, she couldn't die; she still wanted to see Chi Moqing safe and sound. Chi Moqing's haggard face flashed through her mind, and her heart tightened, further solidifying her resolve to escape.
Honey, you must protect me. I haven't seen you come back safe and sound yet.
She paused, then suddenly bit the man who was covering her mouth hard. The man cried out in pain and released her. In an instant, she stepped over the insteps of the two men in front of her and kicked the other man in the groin.
Steady, accurate, and ruthless—perfect!
"Ahhh!" A series of screams rang out. Yan Zuozuo quickly ran away, shouting as she ran, "Robbery! Murder! Terrorist organization! Police! Call the police!"
The surrounding crowd heard the noise and looked over, only to see several burly men chasing a frail woman. Could it be a real robbery and murder? Was it a terrorist organization?
Seeing that the burly men were about to catch up, Yan Zuozuo's heart sank. This time, it seemed there was really no way to escape...
Thud! Thud thud thud!
Suddenly, the sound of hand-to-hand combat came from behind. Several bodyguards in sharp suits grabbed the men and started beating them. The two groups quickly started fighting. Yan Zuozuo looked closely and saw a man walking slowly behind the bodyguards, looking like he was watching a good show, and chuckling at Yan Zuozuo.
Stephen!
Just as Yan Zuozuo was about to speak, she saw someone lunge towards Stephen, and she cried out in alarm, "Watch out!"
Stephen instinctively dodged and then kicked the man in the groin.
"Ah!" A scream was heard as the man fell to the ground, clutching his genitals and howling in pain.
Yan Zuozuo's face darkened. This move was accurate and ruthless, but she wondered if it would still be effective.
Stephen, like a victorious peacock, immediately strode up to Yan Zuozuo, winked at her, and said, "How was I? Wasn't I handsome just now?"
Yan Zuozuo was speechless. She glanced at the fight over there and saw that it was almost over, with those who wanted to harm her gradually losing ground. She breathed a sigh of relief and was about to thank Stephen when, without warning, someone suddenly jumped out from the crowd and stabbed her with a dagger.
A close call!
Just as Yan Zuozuo was wide-eyed and unable to react, Stephen noticed something was wrong. He raised his arm and, with a hiss, punched the thug several times. As if not satisfied, he kicked the person on the ground a few more times.
Yan Zuozuo couldn't bear to watch the horrific scene and tugged at his arm, saying, "Alright, if you keep fighting like this, someone will die."
Stephen reluctantly stopped, and the bodyguards dealt with the others.
"Zuo Zuo, are you alright?" Stephen asked, pulling her around to look her over.
Yan Zuozuo shook her head: "It's okay, let's call the police quickly."
Stephen gave his bodyguard a wink, and then he took out his phone and called the police.
"Thank you, I... Ah!" Yan Zuozuo had just opened her mouth when a sharp pain suddenly shot through her foot. It turned out that she had twisted her ankle when she was being dragged by the thugs. She hadn't noticed it when the situation was critical, but now she realized how painful it was.
"What's wrong?" Stephen was startled and quickly squatted down to examine her. He frowned and said, "It's probably a sprain. I'll take you to the hospital for a check-up."
At the hospital, Yan Zuozuo had only been there for a short while when she saw Song Yutong, Lu Yaoyuan, Cai Keren, and Yi Fanxi arrive, along with several police officers.
Seeing Yan Zuozuo come out, Cai Keren quickly went over, took her hand and said worriedly, "Zuozuo, you scared me to death. How are you feeling now? What did the doctor say?"
Yan Zuozuo smiled and said, "It's nothing, just a sprained ankle. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
"Little sister-in-law, my heart was pounding in my chest. Thank goodness you're alright, otherwise I would have skinned Boss Chi alive. Waaah, it's all my fault, I didn't protect you properly." Lu Yaoyuan hugged her and burst into tears, though it was mostly an act.
Yan Zuozuo sighed and nudged him, "Don't worry, it's none of your business. You can keep your skin for marrying the director."
"Whoever marries her, don't you dare hurt me... Ouch, that hurts! See that, you tigress..." Lu Yaoyuan yelled and screamed, and everyone burst into laughter.
The police officer approached Yan Zuozuo and briefly explained the situation. Yan Zuozuo frowned slightly upon hearing the name "Huizhu Society." Huizhu Society was the largest gang in the area, ostensibly led by a boss. However, it was widely known that the true head of Huizhu Society was not the one publicly acknowledged, but rather Ye Hei, the president of Huari Financial Holdings.
Huari Financial Holdings?
Yan Zuozuo suddenly thought of Gu Yunxi, the future son-in-law of Huari Financial Holdings. She wasn't sure if she was overthinking it, but she felt that this matter was inextricably linked to him. Especially since Gu Yunxi had a close relationship with Qin Yun.
Yan Zuozuo told the police her guess, and the police left after taking her statement.
Seeing that Yan Zuozuo's foot injury was quite serious, Song Yutong said, "You should rest for a while. I will handle the company matters. You can take care of your personal matters during your break."
Yan Zuozuo nodded, knowing that her actions would only implicate the company, and that it would be better to take a vacation.
She looked up and saw Stephen staring at the policeman's back, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Relying on these people to wipe out the secret society would probably take forever. Besides, the story of soldiers catching thieves is too old-fashioned and not fun at all."
Yan Zuozuo's eyes narrowed. What did those words mean?
Lu Yuan glanced at him, a playful look on his fair face. "Does President Stephen intend to offer himself to you, infiltrate their den, obtain evidence of their crimes, and save the entire galaxy?"
"..." Stephen's lips twitched, and he glared at him, saying, "Get away from me, I don't talk to men with abnormal brain circuits." After saying this with disdain, he turned to look at Yan Zuozuo, looking him over several times from beginning to end, before letting out a haughty snort, "Whether he knows how to run a pigsty or a dog kennel, if he dares to bully my little Zuozuo, I'll kill him!"
Yan Zuozuo twitched her eyebrows: "Thank you for your help, President Stephen, but it's best to leave this to the police. We are all law-abiding citizens, so let's not cause trouble."
"Good citizens of wool? Who says we're good citizens? We're clearly very good citizens. Don't worry, little Zuo Zuo, you don't need to worry about this. I know how to handle it. Although my little Zuo Zuo doesn't like me that much, I like you. So it doesn't matter whether you like me or not, as long as I like you, that's enough."
What "like" or "dislike"? It's enough to make anyone's head spin. Yan Zuozuo looked at him with a dark expression, "How's your injury?"
"I'm fine, just a minor injury. Back in the day, I subdued the Eighteen Vajra Arhats with my bare hands, that was truly exhilarating." Stephen boasted in a rambling and incoherent manner. Of course, others took it as mere boasting and ignored him, making him completely lose his sense of presence.
Stephen looked at the heartless bastards with resentment, fuming in a corner. However, after seeing Yan Zuozuo and the others off, he sat alone in his car, his face darkening, and made a phone call. "I heard Huari Financial Holdings has been acting really arrogant lately. I don't like them. Go smash up a few places to quell the fire. Remember, take the lion's share!"