novelaction Chapter 198: A jinx can't save someone.
Chapter 198: A jinx can't save someone.
When I woke up, it was already dark.
Judging from the night watchman's call, it should be around 3 a.m.
Fang Xiaoxiao stood by the window, looking at the street that was now completely dark.
"It's really a bit scary at night. What if we encounter an assassin?"
The mention of assassins reminded her of the scene in the shop.
If I hadn't run fast, I probably would have died on the spot.
Fang Xiaoxiao stood quietly by the window, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
Outside the window, the night was as dark as ink, and the long street was pitch black, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, ready to devour people at any moment.
She gazed into the darkness, her mind racing with thoughts, and couldn't help but wonder what she would do if she encountered an assassin.
I've heard that the situation in the city has been tense these past few days, and that many wealthy and powerful families have been attacked by unknown assailants.
Although Fang Xiaoxiao's residence was heavily guarded, she always felt a vague sense of unease.
Just as she was lost in thought, her prediction about her "jinxed" nature came true.
Before long, she saw a person dressed in black appear on the roof of the tiled house opposite.
The man moved nimbly and nimbly, darting quickly across the rooftops.
Behind him, two constables followed closely, shouting, "Stop! Don't run!"
Fang Xiaoxiao's heart jumped into her throat. She stared wide-eyed at the scene with nervous anticipation.
Just then, the man suddenly leaped into Fang Xiaoxiao's room.
Fang Xiaoxiao was so frightened by this sudden turn of events that she screamed and backed away.
After landing, the assassin quickly regained his balance and his sharp gaze swept towards Fang Xiaoxiao.
His face was covered with a black cloth, revealing only a pair of eyes that gleamed with a cold light.
"Don't make a sound! Or I'll kill you!" the assassin threatened in a low voice, his tone icy and chilling.
Fang Xiaoxiao covered her mouth in terror, nodded frantically, and her body trembled uncontrollably.
At this moment, the constables outside had caught up to the vicinity and shouted loudly, "Did the assassin enter this house?"
The assassin grabbed Fang Xiaoxiao, pressed a dagger against her waist, and said in a low voice, "If you dare to say anything out of line, you're dead!"
Fang Xiaoxiao felt the cold dagger at her waist and was filled with fear, but she forced herself to calm down.
She knew that she couldn't provoke the assassin at this moment, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
"There's no movement inside, so it shouldn't be here. Search elsewhere!" The constables' footsteps faded into the distance.
The assassin breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the dagger in his hand remained attached to Fang Xiaoxiao's body.
"Who...who are you? Why are you being hunted?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked, trembling.
The assassin remained silent, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings.
The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense. Fang Xiaoxiao could clearly hear her own rapid breathing and heartbeat.
After a while, the assassin seemed to be sure that he was safe for the time being. He slowly released Fang Xiaoxiao and said, "Miss, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."
Fang Xiaoxiao calmed herself down a bit and said, "Since you're not a bad person, why are you hiding from the constables?"
The assassin sighed deeply: "It's a long story. I was framed. Those powerful people wanted to get rid of me for their own benefit."
Looking at the helplessness and indignation in the assassin's eyes, Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
"So what do you plan to do?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked.
The assassin frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I must find evidence to prove my innocence."
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside, as if the constables had returned.
The assassin's expression changed: "This is bad, they may have discovered something."
Fang Xiao's heart tightened, and she said, "You'd better hide!"
The assassin gave her a grateful look and quickly hid behind the wardrobe.
The constables pounded on the door: "Open the door! Open the door now!"
Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and, trying to appear calm, opened the door.
"Miss, we just saw the assassin jump into this room. Did you see him?" the constable asked.
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head: "I was inside the house the whole time and didn't see any assassins."
The constables didn't believe it and began searching the room.
Fang Xiaoxiao's heart was in her throat, and she secretly prayed that the assassin would not be discovered.
Just as the constables were about to search the wardrobe, a shout suddenly came from outside: "The assassin is over there!"
Upon hearing this, the constables immediately turned and rushed out.
Fang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly closed the door.
"They're gone, you can come out now," Fang Xiaoxiao said.
The assassin emerged from behind the wardrobe and said, "Thank you for your help, young lady."
"You should leave quickly, lest you get caught again," Fang Xiaoxiao said.
The assassin nodded and said, "I will repay your great kindness in the future." After saying that, he leaped out of the window and disappeared into the night.
Fang Xiaoxiao stared in the direction the assassin had left, her heart unable to find peace for a long time.
She didn't know if what she was doing was right or wrong, but she hoped that the assassin was truly innocent and could clear his name.
As dawn broke, she lost all sleepiness.
The things that have happened these past few days are like a melodramatic plot from a novel, leaving me utterly speechless.
As soon as I opened the door, I ran into the innkeeper.
When the shopkeeper saw her open the door, his expression remained unchanged, and he smiled.
"My lady, you're up very early. I wonder if what happened last night disturbed you?"
"No, I've gotten used to this chaotic world!"
Fang Xiaoxiao had the air of someone who had seen it all before.
Actually, she was already incredibly nervous; what happened last night almost made her pee her pants.
You know, when you're sitting at home, trouble can strike out of nowhere. Anyone would be uneasy in that situation.
This is the thought.
She quickly regained her composure.
"By the way, innkeeper, I was wondering if this inn is owned by Manager Zhu Wen?"
"!!!"
Upon hearing her words, the shopkeeper's expression immediately turned serious.
He couldn't believe that the person in front of him knew the person behind their shop.
"Wife, how do you know Manager Zhu?"
Sure enough, this shop really was opened by Zhu Wen.
It seems Zhu Wen's power is not as simple as it appears. I wonder if he has other assets elsewhere, such as in the capital city…
Because Zhou Wenjian had previously mentioned to her that he wanted to open a branch in Kyoto.
When she heard about it, she felt a slight stirring in her heart and was indeed somewhat tempted.
After all, such an opportunity is rare, and if you can seize it, it may take your career to the next level.
However, at that time, the most urgent task was to successfully open the main store in Jiangnan Province. There were many complicated matters to attend to, and it was simply impossible to be in two places at once.
After weighing the options, she had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being.