Bella Yang gripped her phone tightly, the screen's cold light illuminating her excited face. As the latest intelligence came through, she practically shook with anticipation. "What? They're crossing an alley with no streetlights? Hahahaha! They're walking right into my trap! Forget about asking for permission, get ready to act! I'm coming over right now!" After hanging up, she marched toward the alley, the click of her high heels echoing her impatience. In her mind, she was already picturing the scene where she heroically saved the man, looking flawless.
At the end of the alley, six young men with eccentric clothing gathered together. The small-headed leader with bleached hair lowered his voice, "Miss Yang will be here soon, get ready." The other five nodded in unison, their odd attire and serious expressions creating a sharp contrast. These men were private subordinates of Uncle Zhang. Bella Yang's move cleverly avoided direct involvement from Dragon Gate's forces, making it a borderline violation of the rules, but one that could still work.
Not long after, the sound of approaching footsteps grew louder. Maggie Jiang and the two men were coming into view. The bleached-head leader signaled, and the six men immediately assumed their positions. Some crouched on the ground pretending to smoke, others leaned against the wall pretending to make phone calls, while two others began roughhousing to set the scene.
[Wow, they're doing a pretty good job of pretending to be thugs! This is finally getting exciting! But... when they start making moves, I have to be careful not to get someone hurt. I can't let this blow my cover!] Maggie Jiang appeared calm on the surface, but inside she was giddy with excitement.
Ethan Su sighed and tugged at the corner of his mouth. He found Maggie Jiang's "bad taste" difficult to understand. On the other hand, Chase Jiang found it quite entertaining, his eyes shifting playfully as he helped Maggie Jiang set the stage. "These guys up ahead don't look like good people. How about we go back? What if we run into some thugs?"
Hearing this, Maggie Jiang's eyes immediately lit up, her heart cheering. [Oh my god, Chase Jiang is finally doing something right! This is perfect—what a great assist!] She put on a bold front, waving her hand grandly, "Even if they are thugs, I'm not afraid! I've had training. If they dare act up, I'll handle them myself." To make it more convincing, she even slapped her chest.
"Is that true?" Chase Jiang asked, blinking his big, innocent eyes, looking like a helpless little bunny.
"Of course! Don't worry, I'll protect you both." Maggie Jiang smiled with confidence.
Chase Jiang nodded obediently, but then turned to Ethan Su and whispered, "Ethan, Maggie Jiang really cares about you. She knows she might get hurt, but she's still standing her ground. Tsk, if it comes to a fight, how is she supposed to handle so many of them? But let's not blame her, at least she has the heart for it. What do you think?"
Ethan Su awkwardly responded, hearing Maggie Jiang's thoughts and knowing how this scene would unfold. Chase Jiang's comment would surely make Maggie Jiang furious.
[Chase Jiang, Chase Jiang... I've finally figured you out! You're beyond saving now! Just go back to your capital! I just want to peacefully get through this plot, but no, you had to send the torturer here to torment me!]
Chase Jiang almost burst into laughter, watching Maggie Jiang get so riled up—it was adorable in its own way.
At that moment, the trio reached the mouth of the alley. The bleached-head thug immediately approached them, a malicious grin on his face. "Well, well, what are you doing here so late? How about you join us and have some fun?" The other men closed in, adopting classic thug postures.
Maggie Jiang faked anger, stepping forward and pointing at the thug. "Get lost! Do you have any idea who I am? If you dare mess with me, you won't see the light of day tomorrow!"
The thug slapped Maggie Jiang's hand away, sneering, "I speak however I want, what's it to you? Who are these two guys to you?"
[Ah, come on, just start already! Why is everyone so slow?] Maggie Jiang was getting impatient. After performing all night, she no longer wanted to waste time. She decided to speed up the scene. Without warning, she grabbed the thug's collar, pulling him in so forcefully that she nearly revealed her strength. Luckily, she quickly adjusted, muttering, "Looks like you thugs are asking for a beating!" With that, she shoved the thug and swung a punch.
The thug was caught off guard by Maggie Jiang's sudden attack. A sharp sense of danger surged through him, and though it was fleeting, it made him freeze for a moment. In that short window of time, Maggie Jiang's punch landed squarely on his face. The thug staggered backward, stunned by the impact. Once he recovered, he glared at her and waved his hand. "Brothers, go! Take care of her, and then we'll have some fun with this girl!"
Just as the others were about to charge at her, heavy footsteps echoed from deeper in the alley, signaling that something new was about to unfold...
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