A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Jin Bao was very attentive in picking up food for Director Zhou and said to him in a baby voice, "Uncle Zhou, your hands are not convenient, let me feed you! Open your mouth!"

Gui'er couldn't bear to watch it, but Director Zhou enjoyed it very much. At first, he pretended to be an elder, and then the uninjured hand at the back directly took Jinbao's little hand and played with it in his palm, with a lewd smile on his face.

The lady was smiling as she entertained Director Zhou and his group of spies, while urging the kitchen to prepare the meal. She was busy all the time, but she still had a smile on her face. Song Tingting sat there like a piece of wood, glancing at the spies from time to time and then quickly looking away, for fear of being noticed.

Sha Yanyao was busy pouring tea and lighting cigarettes for the spies. The spies were drinking tea, smoking cigarettes and eating snacks happily. From time to time, they would glance at Director Zhou and Jinbao with their eyes slanted, then turn around and look at each other with ambiguous smiles, and occasionally glance at Guier, which made Guier very uncomfortable and uneasy.

The meal lasted until after nine o'clock in the evening, and took a full two or three hours. Director Zhou did not drink any alcohol, but his group of spies drank a lot. The wine in the mansion was not enough, so they asked people to go out to buy wine and food. The restaurant was smoky and smelled of cigarettes and alcohol. The spies were drunk and played rock-paper-scissors, shouted, and toasted each other.

Director Zhou was still concerned about maintaining his dignity in front of his subordinates and did not do anything more extreme towards Jinbao.

Gui'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Jinbao and Yulan both came from a brothel, Jinbao was still a minor. Even if she found a shield herself, she couldn't bear to see a little flower bud being destroyed.

After Director Zhou had eaten and drunk his fill, he finally left with the group of spies.

As soon as they left, the wife excitedly said to Gui'er and Jinbao, "Not bad, not bad, you two performed very well. If Director Zhou comes here in the future, you can do the same as today."

Gui'er pretended to be ignorant and asked, "Mother, Big Brother, why did Director Zhou suddenly come to our place, bringing with him a group of men who looked so ferocious? Logically, he was assassinated and injured, so shouldn't he be recuperating at home or looking for his assassin? Why is he coming to our place?"

Madam and Sha Yanyao were visibly taken aback when they heard this. Sha Yanyao frowned and said, "Who knows what's going on with those people?"

The lady quickly stopped them and said, "Okay, okay, now everyone has left and everyone is tired, let's go and rest."

Then they went back to their rooms.

As soon as she entered the room, Dingxiang came in with a bitter face. Guier said to her, "You don't need to drink milk today. You should go to bed early. I saw you were asked to help in the kitchen just now, right?"

Dingxiang hesitated for a moment before finally speaking to Guier, "I was helping out in the kitchen just now, and I realized that a lot of the supplies the Second Young Master sent over last time were actually for you, young lady. Like those fish maws, imported biscuits, chocolates, everything. The maid in charge of the warehouse said that they were all placed in a box with a seal on it, clearly stating that it was for you, young lady. But after Madam received it, she told them not to tell anyone."

Gui'er didn't expect the lady to be so petty. She sighed and said, "So what? We're living under someone else's roof now, so just consider it rent. But starting tomorrow, ask the woman in charge of supplies for these things. Take a little out every day. I'm sure mother won't stop you."

The next morning, Gui'er came down from upstairs after washing up. She was sitting at the table eating bread and drinking milk. Acheng brought in a newspaper from outside, gave it to Sha Yanyao, and turned to leave.

Gui'er felt a little strange. Ah Cheng was her full-time bodyguard and was not usually responsible for this job, so she couldn't help but pay attention to him.

Sure enough, when Sha Yanyao picked up the newspaper, his expression suddenly turned ugly.

Gui'er asked curiously, "Brother, what's in the newspaper? Why do you look so grim all of a sudden?"

Sha Yanyao quickly put the newspaper away. Song Tingting took it, took a look at it, screamed, and threw the newspaper to the ground.

Gui'er walked over and picked up the newspaper. The front-page headline read: "Yesterday, a horrific murder occurred on one of the busiest streets in the city center. A man and woman lay dead on the main road, their bodies covered in bruises, stab wounds, and gunshot wounds. Their faces were unrecognizable. The gory scene terrified and horrified passersby."

The incident occurred during the bustling daytime, with many people passing by. At first, a passerby glimpsed the two men lying in a pool of blood, believing them to be the result of a common brawl. However, upon closer inspection, they realized the severity of their injuries was far greater than they had imagined, and immediately called the police. Police officers arrived shortly thereafter, quickly cordoning off the scene. However, a large crowd had already gathered, whispering and discussing the incident, filled with shock and confusion at this sudden tragedy.

According to local rumors, the man was a rickshaw puller, struggling daily to make a living. The woman's identity remained a mystery, with some suggesting she was the lover of a city tycoon. However, for unknown reasons, she harbored a treacherous streak, perhaps angering the tycoon and leading to his tragic death. The man was also tragically implicated, suffering a tragic fate.

This murder, occurring in a prime downtown location and fraught with complex rumors, has caused widespread outrage. Public interest is intense, and speculation is rife about the truth behind it. This newspaper, upholding objectivity and impartiality, will continue to monitor this matter, striving to unravel the mysteries surrounding this tragic case and reveal the full story. Stay tuned for further reports.

Attached to the news was a high-definition photo, which clearly showed the knife and gunshot wounds on the faces and necks of the two people. In addition to the severe bruises on their faces, the man's nose was twisted and crooked, and one of his eyes was swollen like a walnut. The woman had one eye closed and the other eye was a bloody hole. The two people were lying on the ground in a strange and twisted posture. Even just looking at the photos in the newspaper was chilling.

At this time, the lady also came down from the stairs. She said tiredly, "What are you guys yelling about so early in the morning?"

Guier handed her the newspaper and said, "Mother, it's nothing serious. It's just that my sister-in-law was scared by the news."

The lady took the newspaper and, after just one glance, her face turned pale and her whole body trembled. Guier quickly supported her and asked with concern, "Mother, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?"

Sha Yanyao also hurried over to help the lady, and her personal maid poured her a glass of water, which she drank, and she felt a little better.

She put down the cup, panting, looked at Sha Yanyao, and said, "Yao'er, what should I do?"