From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Ruyu's eyes shifted slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

She mysteriously pulled Flower Mother aside and whispered, "Mom, I've recently discovered something strange..." She paused deliberately, observing Flower Mother's reaction.

Mama Hua, who had been leaning lazily against the doorframe, tapping absently with her bright red nail polished fingers, raised her slender eyebrows upon hearing Yan Ruyu's words.

“I discovered…” Yan Ruyu leaned close to Hua Mama’s ear and revealed part of the mysterious organization’s plan to her, embellishing it, “…and I suspect that Hongmei is also involved.”

The nonchalance on Hua's mother's face gradually disappeared, replaced by shock and disbelief.

Her eyes widened, she covered her mouth, and gasped, "What?! This...how is this possible?!"

Not far away, Hongmei was chatting and laughing with several of her sisters, occasionally casting curious glances in their direction.

She noticed Yan Ruyu and Hua Mama's actions and felt a vague unease in her heart.

"What are they whispering about?" Hongmei asked Xiaolü in a low voice.

Little Green shook her head. "I don't know. It's all so mysterious."

At this moment, the envoys hiding in the shadows noticed Yan Ruyu's actions and realized that their plan might have been exposed.

"Damn it! How dare she betray us!" one of the messengers said through gritted teeth.

“We must stop her!” another messenger echoed, and they quickly exchanged glances, preparing to take action.

Yan Ruyu sensed a dangerous aura approaching. She took a few steps back without making a sound, her eyes scanning her surroundings warily.

Suddenly, several men in black rushed out from the shadows, brandishing their swords and knives as they attacked her.

"Watch out!" A figure flashed by, and Xu, the male protagonist, appeared in front of Yan Ruyu without her noticing. He shielded Yan Ruyu behind him, brandishing his long sword and engaging in fierce combat with the man in black.

Swords gleamed, and the air was thick with murderous intent.

“Young Master Xu…” Yan Ruyu looked at the heroic figure of the male protagonist Xu, her heart filled with emotion and worry.

While fending off the attacks from the men in black, Xu whispered to Yan Ruyu, "Don't be afraid, I will protect you." His eyes were firm yet gentle, as if possessing a magical power that made Yan Ruyu feel incredibly at ease.

Just then, Mama Hana arrived with the geisha house guards and joined the battle.

"Charge! Protect Miss Ruyu!" At Mama Hua's command, the guards drew their weapons and engaged the men in black in battle.

The scene was chaotic, with shouts of killing deafening.

With a beautiful spinning kick, Xu sent one of the men in black flying. He then turned to Yan Ruyu and said, "Come with me!" He took Yan Ruyu's hand and prepared to break through the encirclement.

"Want to leave? Not so easy!" A man in black suddenly appeared, blocking their way.

The knife in his hand gleamed coldly, aimed directly at Yan Ruyu's chest.

"No..." Yan Ruyu exclaimed and closed her eyes.

"Ruyu!" Xu shouted, forcefully shoving Yan Ruyu away...

The sound of the blade cutting through the air was sharp and piercing, but the pain Yan Ruyu had anticipated did not come.

She opened her eyes and saw that the male protagonist had blocked the attack of the man in black with his arm, and blood instantly stained his clothes.

"Young Master Xu!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed, her heart clenching.

The male protagonist grunted and swung his sword back, forcing the man in black to retreat.

His eyes were sharp as knives, completely unlike his usual "innocent" appearance; he was absolutely stunning!

Yan Ruyu is not a naive and innocent girl who can only scream.

She grabbed the teapot beside her and smashed it hard against the head of another man in black.

With a loud bang, the teapot shattered into pieces, and the man in black screamed and fell to the ground.

Modern people are truly ruthless when they strike!

The two stood back to back, working in perfect harmony, like a divine couple from a martial arts novel, driving the men in black into a retreat.

The male protagonist, Xu, possesses a sharp and deadly swordsmanship, moving among his enemies like a dragon in flight.

Yan Ruyu skillfully used everything around her as a weapon, striking quickly and accurately, as fierce as a wildcat.

Seeing that things were going badly, the mysterious messengers uttered a "Withdraw!" and fled in a sorry state.

Watching their retreating figures, Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow smugly: Is that all?

Still trying to cause trouble?

Go home and raise pigs!

Xiao Lü and the other geishas stared in disbelief, their eyes filled with admiration for Yan Ruyu.

This is so handsome!

She's simply a heroine!

With the crisis averted, the male protagonist Xu pulled Yan Ruyu into his arms, his strength so great it seemed he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

"You scared me to death! Are you alright?" His voice was low and trembling slightly.

Yan Ruyu leaned against his warm chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She gently shook her head, a happy smile playing on her lips.

People around them cast their blessings, and pink bubbles filled the air.

"Hiss—" Xu, the male protagonist, suddenly gasped.

Yan Ruyu looked up nervously, "What's wrong?"

The male protagonist looked at her, a hint of grievance in his eyes, "I think my arm is broken..."

Yan Ruyu: "..."

“However,” he changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on Yan Ruyu, “it’s worth it to have you worry about me!”

Seeing this, Madam Hua walked over with a smile, "Oh dear, Young Master Xu really risked his life to protect Miss Ruyu! Someone, quickly go and fetch a doctor!" She paused, then gave Yan Ruyu a meaningful look, "Miss Ruyu, it seems you're going to be a sensation again tonight..." Madam Hua was right, and the next day, Yan Ruyu became the hottest star in the geisha house, comparable to a top celebrity.

When guests heard that she was the "heroine" who fought the men in black and saved Mother Hua, they flocked to see her, spending lavishly just to catch a glimpse of her.

Yan Ruyu, dressed in red, was radiant with charm, every gesture exuding elegance.

She gently plucked the strings, and a piece of music, "High Mountains and Flowing Water," captivated everyone who listened.

"Miss Ruyu is truly a celestial being descended to earth!"

"This music should only exist in heaven; how often can it be heard on earth!"

"I want to reward Miss Ruyu with a thousand taels of gold!"

Praises and tips rose and fell, and Yan Ruyu was surrounded by people in the center of the crowd, as if she were the moon surrounded by stars.

She smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with queenly grace.

Hongmei hid in a corner, watching Yan Ruyu being fawned over by everyone, her eyes practically spitting fire with jealousy.

She bit her lip, her nails digging deep into her palms, wishing she could rush up and tear Yan Ruyu's stunningly beautiful face to shreds.

hateful!

Why does she deserve all of this?

Little Green, on the other hand, was so excited that she danced around, even happier than if she had received the reward herself.

"Sister Ruyu is amazing! She's my idol!" She pulled her other sisters and chattered excitedly about Yan Ruyu's heroic deeds.

After the commotion subsided, Yan Ruyu returned to her room, clutching a jade pendant tightly in her hand.

This was torn from one of the men in black during her fight.

This jade pendant is exquisitely carved with unique patterns, and it is the key clue to the mysterious organization she is looking for!

At this moment, in a secluded mansion on the outskirts of the city, several men dressed in black were kneeling on the ground, trembling.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! You can't even handle a geisha, and you've lost the clues!" the leader roared, slamming his teacup to the ground, shattering it into pieces.

Mother Hua looked at the jade pendant in her hand with a complicated expression.

"Miss Ruyu, you are indeed extraordinary." Her tone carried a hint of admiration and a touch of inquiry.

Having completed her mission, Yan Ruyu stood by the window, gazing at the distant night sky with a profound look in her eyes.

This is just the beginning; even greater challenges await her.

The male protagonist, Xu, appeared behind her at some point, also gazing into the distance with a solemn expression.

The wind rustled through the leaves.

"We..." Yan Ruyu had just begun to speak when suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor, accompanied by Hua Mama's panicked shouts: "Help! Something's happened!"