Chen Guochao remained calm, but He Zhongwu was startled.
"Huo Rou!"
Even if this woman had issues, her actions were too swift.
Chen Li darted around the room, even coming to Chen Guochao's side, pleading for his help, "Guochao, save me! Save me!! This woman wants to kill me!"
As she fled in a panic, she shouted and looked back at Huo Rou with disdain in her eyes.
Huo Rou curled her lips and advanced.
"Don't!" Chen Guochao felt terrible as Chen Li sought his protection.
It was one thing that he couldn't beat Huo Rou, but it was another matter if he helped someone Huo Rou wanted to beat and then got beaten by Huo Rou himself!
"Don't come any closer!" Chen Guochao's voice trembled, fearing Huo Rou would misunderstand.
When Chen Li looked at him, her eyes were already brimming with tears, her eyes red. "Save me! We're family! And didn't you talk about the world and its changes with me?"
"Quick, save me, this woman will beat me to death, I'm scared!" Chen Li wished she could shrink into a ball and hide under Chen Guochao's armpit.
Chen Guochao felt even more崩溃 upon hearing her words!
He was just following Huo Rou's instructions to placate her!! He had merely responded casually, how did it become "talking about the world"?
He wouldn't dare! He still had to go back and get married, his reputation was important!
Chen Guochao shook his head desperately, shrinking to the other side of the bed, "Sister, I didn't!"
As soon as he said this, a flicker of depth crossed Chen Li's eyes.
The Chen Guochao she knew was merely a not-insignificant official sent from another province to assist here, appearing dull and honest. She had only then entertained the idea of deceiving him.
Why would he call Huo Rou "sister"? Did they have a relationship?
"Sister, is there some misunderstanding?" she tried to argue, "Your brother and I are friends!"
"Does he dare to consider you a friend?" Huo Rou raised an eyebrow and grabbed Chen Li's wrist, preparing to counter-press.
Chen Li, with her wrist held by Huo Rou and seeing Chen Guochao's reaction, knew she couldn't escape today.
She didn't know how Huo Rou discovered her problem, as she hadn't shown any signs, at most she was just standing by the window watching them.
Was it not even allowed to watch the show?
Since concealment was no longer possible, she wouldn't hold back. Anyway, when she transmitted the news, the boss had said her mission at the hospital was complete and she could leave at any time. If it weren't for spending more time with Chen Guochao, she would have left long ago.
The moment Chen Li's wrist was grabbed, her expression changed. From a frightened and injured little rabbit, she transformed into a dangerous fox, baring its fangs and claws.
He Zhongwu and the squad leader who followed him were holding their breath, wanting to go up and help.
Chen Li was actually this ruthless!
Could Huo Rou handle it?
"Don't come, just guard the door," Huo Rou said, organizing them with a glance at their movements.
In such a small room, with several burly men squeezing in, were they here to cause trouble or to help?
While speaking, she could still accurately dodge Chen Li's attacks. Their keen senses and ability to multitask were truly enviable.
Chen Li, desperate, snarled, "No one is helping you, do you think you can defeat me?"
She spun away, out of Huo Rou's attack range, and smiled triumphantly, "I trained for three years in the killer circles of Country Y. I even survived in that chaotic place, your so-called martial arts skills... Hmph."
Although she had broken bones in several places after returning from Country Y, this was still a rare achievement among female killers in Country Y. She couldn't surpass the legendary female killer "Iron Masked God of Death," but she was already formidable enough.
"Oh?" Huo Rou's tone rose slightly as she looked at her nonchalantly.
Country Y, the mention of it made her blood boil. She was familiar with that place—wild, free. She had even been chased by Ling Xiao for a month there...
Memories surged in Huo Rou's mind, while Chen Li snorted, "Hillbilly, you don't even know Country Y, and you think you can catch me?"
After speaking, Chen Li turned the knife in her hand and launched a sneak attack.
Huo Rou didn't even look at her, her body moved. Chen Li was shocked to see Huo Rou in front of her, and it was too late to retract her hand to defend herself!
As the knife was placed at her throat, Chen Li heard Huo Rou say calmly by her ear, "Speaking of hillbillies, I had a rather earthy nickname in Country Y."
An answer flashed in Chen Li's mind, one she dared not believe.
"Have you heard of the Iron Masked God of Death?"
In Huo Rou's casual tone, Chen Li's heart leaped into her throat, her pupils widening in disbelief!