C545 – There Is a Problem with the People Around You
The driver wasn’t the only one left dumbfounded; the surrounding onlookers were equally shocked.
It was beyond belief.
The car had been speeding, yet this young man, Su Ming, dashed forward and embraced the girl, shielding her from the car’s impact with his own body. It was like something out of a movie.
A few curious bystanders couldn’t resist and began to pinch Su Ming.
“Hey! Ma’am, take it easy. If you pinch my cheek any harder, it’s going to burst.”
“Hehe, miss, not bad skin, huh?”
“Back off! Creepy dude, keep your distance!”
“Miss! Where do you think you’re touching? If you damage anything, can you afford it?”
Su Ming quickly shook off their hands. “Folks, let’s stay calm, okay?”
What’s with this? Treating me like I’m a giant panda, everyone getting a pinch.
Damn!
Pinching my butt is crossing the line!
The driver was in a sorry state, with a broken nose, a bloodied face, and even a broken right arm.
He had assumed the victim was a goner, but there she was, perfectly fine, nestled in Su Ming’s arms.
What in the world was happening?
Thud!
The driver’s eyes rolled back, and he passed out cold.
“Thank you...”
Ann Chuxia, still in Su Ming’s embrace, was clearly shaken. Her face was ghostly pale, and it took her a while to find her voice.
“It’s no big deal. Helping others is a cherished virtue in the imperial court, and it’s what us sunny, upstanding young men should do,” Su Ming boasted, thumping his chest.
Ann Chuxia, a major celebrity, was seldom exposed to such exuberant characters and was momentarily at a loss for words.
“How come you’re not hurt?”
Ann Chuxia, donned in sunglasses, a mask, and a hat, paused in surprise.
Su Ming’s forehead creased with frustration. “I’ve asked you a barrage of questions, and you’ve only responded to the first few words. Are those really the key points? It seems like we’re not on the same page here.”
“I know who you are; you’re Ann Chuxia. And after all, I did save your life. Can’t you just indulge my curiosity and answer a few questions?” Su Ming blinked, his expression earnest.
Ann Chuxia looked momentarily bewildered and shook her head. “I really don’t know what’s happening. I haven’t wronged anyone.”
“Okay then.”
Su Ming revved up the car. “Where do you live? I’ll drive you home.”
After Ann Chuxia provided her address, Su Ming drove her to her hotel.
“Thank you so much. You’ve saved my life, and I won’t forget it. If there’s ever anything I can do to help you in the future, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll be there,” Ann Chuxia said with a hint of hesitation before stepping out of the car, her head bowed.
”No need to thank me—it’s all part of the job,” Su Ming replied, thumping his chest with feigned bravado.
Internally, he mused, ‘This is all thanks to the System’s mission. You should be thanking the System; without it, you’d be long gone.’
”Um...” Su Ming hesitated. “Before you go, I have one last question. Were there many people who knew you were going out tonight?”
“Not many, just a handful... What are you getting at?”
Being a major celebrity, Ann Chuxia was quick on the uptake. She instantly grasped Su Ming’s implication.
“You’re a public figure who’s managed to keep a low profile, to the point where even the tabloids can’t track your movements. How did the driver know where to find you? You should be wary of those in your inner circle,” Su Ming advised with a grin.
”Got it, I’ll be careful,” Ann Chuxia replied, her gaze briefly sharp. She didn’t elaborate further. After exchanging phone numbers, she opened the car door and stepped out.
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission. You have earned a fragment of an intelligent robot!”
Ah, another one?
I’ve already racked up three, and with this latest addition, that makes four.
Fantastic!
Su Ming was in high spirits as he drove straight back home.
Meanwhile, the two-acre plot he had upgraded yesterday was now fully upgraded.
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