"Xiao Xiao, go in and ask them to send room service to the room. I need to make a phone call," Xia Qingtian said, sending Li Mengxiao away.
Seeing Li Mengxiao enter the hotel and get into the elevator, Xia Qingtian looked into the shadows. "Stop hiding. Come out and talk."
As Xia Qingtian's voice fell, a person wearing a black motorcycle helmet emerged.
She wore a thermal jacket on her upper body, dark jeans on her lower body, and a pair of khaki combat boots.
"Someone from Yu Linwan?" Xia Qingtian asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Someone interested in you." After saying this, the person charged directly at Xia Qingtian.
So fast!
Even after using the three-day Golden Martial God experience card, which significantly enhanced her senses, Xia Qingtian still felt the opponent's speed was astonishing.
However, Xia Qingtian managed to block this punch.
Seeing her punch being blocked by Xia Qingtian, the person in the helmet's eyes lit up with excitement.
In the country, not many people could withstand her punch.
After a brief exchange, both jumped back a step, assumed a stance, and maintained a safe distance.
At this moment, a black private car stopped at the hotel entrance.
As the driver's door opened, Wen Ning, dressed in professional attire, stepped out with her long legs.
As soon as Xia Qingtian saw Wen Ning arrive, she wanted to warn her to be careful.
Although she couldn't sense any malice from the person wearing the helmet, that person was undeniably strong.
Before Xia Qingtian could even utter a word of warning, Wen Ning had already walked over, directly removed the person's helmet, and then struck the top of the person's head with a hand chop.
"Ah... it hurts!"
"You know pain? I sent you here to protect her, not to spar with her!" Wen Ning said, her tone exasperated. "Wen Jiu, haven't you gone too far?"
Wen Jiu curled her lips. Did this Xia Qingtian need protecting?
What a joke.
Although she hadn't used her full strength in that punch, anyone who could block her punch could walk sideways in City Z!
"Wen Jiu?" Xia Qingtian finally took a good look at Wen Jiu.
With a neat, very short haircut, olive skin, and sharp, three-dimensional features, her eyebrows and eyes bore a resemblance to Wen Ning's, but with an added sharpness that suggested decisiveness and combat prowess.
"Sorry," Wen Ning said, turning to Xia Qingtian. "This is my sister, Wen Jiu, and the person Mr. Gu hired to protect you."
"Sister..." Xia Qingtian looked at Wen Ning, then at Wen Jiu. "You're sisters."
This also explained why Wen Ning had asked her earlier if she had bought insurance.
After all, this kind of approach, which started with a punch, was something most people couldn't handle.
"Her personality is a bit... unconventional," Wen Ning struggled to describe her sister. After thinking for a long time, she said apologetically, "If you'd like to switch to someone else, that's fine. Mr. Gu is already looking for suitable candidates, and I'm also making arrangements."
Just as Xia Qingtian was about to reply, she heard a familiar "beep" sound in her mind.
[Beep——
The Chosen One System has been activated.
Option A: Agree to Wen Jiu staying to protect you. Reward: Following the three-day Golden Martial God experience card, you will continue to receive comprehensive protection.
Option B: Refuse Wen Jiu's protection. Reward: A rebellious Wen Jiu. Following the three-day Golden Martial God experience card, you will continue to receive comprehensive protection.]
What kind of ridiculous choices were these?
Did this even give her any real options?
"Hey! What's with that expression?" Wen Jiu looked at Xia Qingtian unhappily.
She hadn't even decided if she wanted to agree yet, so why was Xia Qingtian looking so displeased?
"Uh... no," Xia Qingtian was complaining internally about the system, but she knew it was useless. This system was a total scam.
"Then I'll trouble you." Since there was no point in refusing, Xia Qingtian looked at Wen Jiu and nodded.
"Hmph," Wen Jiu snorted. "I haven't... Ouch, ouch, ouch!"
Wen Ning stepped on Wen Jiu's foot with her heel and twisted it, then smiled at Xia Qingtian. "Let's talk more in your room. It's not convenient here with people coming and going."
"Uh... okay, this way, please." Xia Qingtian gave a dry laugh and led Wen Jiu and Wen Ning into her room.
By this time, Li Mengxiao had already ordered room service and brewed a pot of calming hot tea, along with some handmade pastries.
Seeing three people suddenly return, Li Mengxiao greeted them before immediately going to wash cups.
After the Wen sisters sat down, she promptly offered them tea cups. "Sister Ning, please enjoy."
Wen Ning nodded at Li Mengxiao before turning to Xia Qingtian. "I've already heard about what happened at the film set."
"The leader, Song Lao Wu, had a fractured metacarpal. He claimed you twisted it off, but looking at the fracture, the police ruled out foul play, believing it was caused by the body's own weight and twisting when he fell. This kind of statement is likely an attempt to extort and spread rumors."
"The others also sustained various injuries and have been sent to the hospital. According to their statements, Song Lao Wu colluded with and directed staff present. The other party also confessed to tampering with the stirrups of the horse you were about to ride."
"Mr. Gu has issued an order that these individuals will no longer appear in any film crews. Furthermore, based on phone evidence and staff testimonies, this incident is related to Wan Qing Entertainment." Wen Ning looked at Xia Qingtian. "We will communicate with Wan Qing Entertainment and seek justice for you."
"There's no need. I'll go find Yu Linwan myself tomorrow. I'll get my own justice," Xia Qingtian said coldly.
Now that she had the Golden Martial God by her side, if she didn't resolve this matter within these three days, future troubles would only increase.
"But..." Wen Ning started to say more, but seeing Xia Qingtian's determined expression, she could only nod. "Don't kill anyone. You can do whatever else you need to do; the company can handle the aftermath."
"I thought you would try to stop me..." Xia Qingtian blinked at Wen Ning.
"This matter is indeed too low-class of Yu Linwan. Teaching her a lesson is nothing, especially with Wen Jiu here anyway," Wen Ning said, looking at Wen Jiu.
Wen Jiu still seemed a bit out of it, eating pastries and praising Li Mengxiao's cooking. Li Mengxiao smiled bashfully beside her.
When Wen Ning mentioned her name, Wen Jiu finally turned to look at Wen Ning, then at Xia Qingtian.
Leaning back, Wen Jiu crossed her legs in a roguish pose. "Let me make it clear from the start, I'm not a hired thug. At most, I'll only act when your life is in danger. Don't boss me around; I don't buy into your rich girl nonsense."
Although Wen Jiu didn't believe Xia Qingtian would face a life-threatening situation, given her ability to block a punch.
"Be prepared," Wen Jiu's lips curved into a cruel, bloodthirsty smile. "If I make a move, it's either death or severe injury!"
"Oh, got it." Xia Qingtian handed Wen Jiu a tissue. "There's cookie crumb on your mouth. Wipe it yourself."
"..."