PFC Chapter 1169 - 1005: Saved
Chapter 1169 - 1005: Saved
"If you don’t agree, I’ll kill her right now and take someone with me to the grave."The sky was about to brighten, and there was already a hint of noise in the chilly workshop market. Seeing Gu Chengyu hesitating without giving a clear answer, the man became extremely flustered.
His face twisted with ferocity, and a malicious glint shone in his eyes.
The government officials were surprised to see Ming Yan climbing up the courtyard wall and turned their gazes toward that direction.
The man realized something was wrong and quickly turned his head to look.
At that instant, Gu Chengyu took down the Jade hanging from his waist and struck at the man’s wrist.
Liu Su’er wasn’t sure what Gu Chengyu had in mind and felt she couldn’t fully rely on him.
Seeing the man distracted, she suddenly pulled the wooden hairpin from her head and stabbed it viciously at the man’s face.
The man’s wrist and mouth suddenly felt a sharp pain, and he could no longer hold the dagger, which fell to the ground.
He covered his mouth with the other hand, and blood seeped through the gaps in his fingers that were covering his face.
Ming Yan leaped down and placed a long sword against the man’s neck, while Liu Su’er took the chance to hide behind Ming Yan.
She breathed heavily, and her hand holding the wooden hairpin trembled slightly. Actually, how did a weak woman like her have the courage to do that just now? Wasn’t it because she had a belief in her heart supporting her?
Gu Chengyu watched Liu Su’er’s actions, squinting slightly. This woman’s moves seemed familiar.
He couldn’t help but touch his chest, cough! Women are not to be trifled with.
However, for such a weak woman, her courage was truly commendable. He couldn’t help but think of someone; it seemed like this certain person dared to do this at the age of ten.
Liu Su’er looked at the shattered Jade on the ground and then turned to look at Gu Chengyu.
When she had stabbed at the man earlier, it must have been Gu Chengyu who made a move, proving that his martial arts were also very impressive.
Ming Yan immediately dislocated the man’s jaw and twisted his limbs out of joint. The man, in pain, broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead.
Seeing that Ming Yan had already controlled the man, Gu Chengyu gestured for Ming Yan to take him away first.
He turned to glance at these government officers, feeling that they were far inferior to the guards he brought.
Earlier, when Ming Yan climbed the courtyard wall, these people even looked over at Ming Yan in surprise, staring for several seconds.
Unless they were blind, anyone would notice something amiss behind them.
You shouldn’t fear a god-like opponent, but rather a pig-like teammate. It made him lose another piece of Jade; otherwise, Ming Yan alone could have handled it.
Seeing Gu Chengyu’s stern and sharp gaze, everyone couldn’t help but lower their heads. They knew it was their negligence earlier; if not for Mr. Gu’s high-level martial arts, the situation could have turned awry.
"Miss... Su’er, are you alright?" Mrs. Tan and Uncle Qin rushed toward Liu Su’er, asking worriedly.
"I’m fine, don’t worry!" Liu Su’er assured them, enduring the pain at the side of her neck.
"Oh dear! Why is there so much blood? Quickly, get back inside for some bandaging!" Mrs. Tan noticed the blood on their young lady’s front and, looking up, discovered a significant cut on her neck.
Feeling heartbroken, Mrs. Tan quickly stepped forward for a closer inspection.
Fortunately, although the wound looked long, it wasn’t deep and only scratched the surface.
"Continue the search!" Gu Chengyu did not scold them but commanded coldly instead.
After all, they were not his subordinates, only borrowed for a few days. There was no need for him to discipline others, and they might not appreciate it either.
Zhang Yang was relieved to see Liu Su’er safe and sound, finally feeling the weight lifted off his heart.
However, with Mr. Gu present, he dared not approach for concern.
Everyone acknowledged and went knocking on other doors. Zhang Yang saw the opportunity and headed towards the Liu Family’s courtyard. Earlier, they happened to check the Liu Family, so going there now didn’t seem out of place.
Liu Su’er shook her head at Mrs. Tan, realizing it was a good time to approach Gu Chengyu, and she couldn’t leave yet.
Mrs. Tan was puzzled and was about to question her but saw Liu Su’er already walking towards Gu Chengyu.
"Your humble servant Liu Su’er greets you, sir! Thank you for saving my life just now—I’ll be forever grateful!"
Gu Chengyu was very certain now that the last time this woman stopped his carriage, it was with ulterior motives.
He raised an eyebrow, "Miss Liu, no need for such courtesy. It was thanks to your quick thinking that you saved yourself, there’s no need to thank me!"
His youthful, clear voice rang in the morning wind, as cold and clear as his eyes.
"I was a bit overconfident just now and almost disrupted your plan. If not for your timely intervention, I not only wouldn’t have succeeded but would have suffered in return. It was reckless of me."
Liu Su’er knew her limits. She acted, risking injury, and without Gu Chengyu’s swift action, how could she have escaped so smoothly?
Zhang Yang watched Liu Su’er walk towards Gu Chengyu and felt a sense of disappointment. Watching her silhouette, he clenched his fists.
Indeed! Mr. Gu, young and talented, had already reached the Standard Fourth Rank at such a young age. He was also strikingly handsome, with a disposition captivating enough to win over any woman.
Liu Su’er was charmingly beautiful, her temperament unlike typical city girls, akin to daughters from wealthy families. The two, with talent and beauty, together looked quite a match.
Zhang Yang turned to leave but couldn’t help turning back to look at Liu Su’er once more. Indeed! Her manners didn’t seem like those from a humble family.
"Zhang Yang, aren’t you leaving? Stop staring; her interest doesn’t lie with you." A colleague’s voice beside him made Zhang Yang’s expression darken.
Gu Chengyu’s gaze fell on the wooden hairpin in her hand, his eyes darkening momentarily, rosewood?
He then turned his gaze to the couple opposite him, noticing that although their clothing wasn’t worn out, it was very ordinary.
After some contemplation, he said, "It seems you’re injured; how about I get a doctor to examine your wound?"
After speaking, Gu Chengyu pulled aside a government official and instructed, "Go get a doctor!"
"Sir! Thank you for saving my niece," Uncle Qin stepped forward quickly. He, as the head of the family, couldn’t hide behind.
But he felt this young man, though young, had very sharp eyes, seemingly able to see through all schemes and conspiracies.
This sensation, he hadn’t even felt when facing the old master. It seemed there was a reason this young man had risen to the fourth-rank so swiftly.
"Are you Miss Liu’s uncle?"
Uncle Qin nodded and bowed promptly, "Yes, I am!"
"Has their courtyard been searched?" Gu Chengyu called out to a government officer.
"I saw Zhang Yang’s team searching just now," the man replied respectfully.
Gu Chengyu nodded, "Have them check again and bring the household registration records."
After speaking, he turned to Uncle Qin, "Apologies, although you were just frightened, we have an official duty and must adhere to protocol."
Uncle Qin nodded quickly, "It’s only right, only right!"