He couldn’t help but ask, “Have you read Li Zicheng? From which dynasty is Li Zicheng? Who was the emperor? What was his name? Do you know?”

Lin Shu: “…”

Is it a common trait for men to quiz women?

She didn’t show any impatience, as Yao Naiwen hadn’t done anything excessive; he was just curious.

“Even if they brought in a dozen people with income, what’s the big deal about a quiz?”

He thought that even if he handed her a test right now, she’d immediately provide the answers.

Seeing that Lin Shu answered all the questions correctly, which wasn’t just talk, Yao Naiwen was even more amazed.

“Comrade Lin Shu, you’re truly remarkable.”

Lin Shu smiled and replied, “I can’t compare to Comrade Yao. You’re an intellectual, and I’m just a country woman. I still have a lot to learn from you.”

Just then, a woman hurriedly came in from outside, plopped down in the spot where Sister Lu had been sitting, and started eating without a word.

Lin Shu instinctively moved aside.

Yao Naiwen was surprised and asked, “Xiao Yang, what’s going on?”

Xiao Yang’s cheeks were flushed, and she was out of breath, with her forehead damp with sweat.

She slightly lowered her head and mumbled, “Had some issues at home, didn’t get to eat earlier. Naiwen, please be understanding.”

She glanced at Lin Shu, and there was a flash of surprise in her eyes.

Lin Shu couldn’t help but feel that Xiao Yang’s gaze was… rather sharp.

Her intuition was warning her again.

Could it be that Xiao Yang is upset because Yao Naiwen chose to take photos with her and Sister Lu Da instead of her?

Lin Shu had felt something was off when Zhu Mingjing had caused trouble earlier.

Seeing Xiao Yang’s strange demeanor now made her even more cautious.

…

Meanwhile, not far from the restaurant, Lu Shaotang and Chen Yanming were watching.

They hadn’t expected Xiao Yang to be so alert and cunning.

She had stayed close to innocent people to increase her safety.

She might have sensed something was wrong, which is why she didn’t go directly to the factory but quickly entered the restaurant.

Lu Shaotang had excellent eyesight and immediately spotted… his wife.

Lu Shaotang: “…”

Wasn’t she supposed to be at home?

When did she come here again?

And… she was having a meal with a man.

Chen Yanming also saw.

Oh no!

This time, it doesn’t look like Old Lu’s wife is just having a casual meal.

Although they couldn’t see the restaurant’s interior very clearly from outside, the windows were open, and their good eyesight allowed them to get a basic idea of what was happening inside.

They were hiding around the corner, out of sight from those inside, but able to monitor the situation.

Chen Yanming whispered, “Brother Lu, is that… your wife?”

“…”

Lu Shaotang’s hand rested on his waist, weighing whether to use a throwing knife or a gun for a quicker and safer approach.

Chen Yanming took out a small mirror and positioned it to get a view of the restaurant’s interior.

Lu Shaotang could see through it with a glance.

The woman was sitting next to his wife and was reaching her hand towards his wife’s back!

Lu Shaotang’s usually steady heartbeat instantly quickened.

His brows furrowed, and he tightened his grip on his weapon.

What happened next surprised him.

His wife, like a slippery fish, dodged the woman’s arm and swiftly moved back, standing up.

Lin Shu evaded Xiao Yang’s reaching arm, stood up, took a couple of steps back, and smiled, saying, “Comrade Yao, you and Comrade Yang continue your conversation. I’ll go check on my sister-in-law.

There might not be a public restroom here, so Sister-in-law went back to the guesthouse to use the bathroom.

Lin Shu didn’t want the female comrade to misunderstand that she was after her interest.

Besides Lu Shaotang, she didn’t care about any other men—whoever wanted to fight over them could do so.

Since Yao Naiwen was treating them, she left without any burden.

Xiao Yang was also taken aback, not expecting Lin Shu to react so quickly.

Xiao Yang had intended to use Lin Shu as a shield, but she didn’t expect Lin Shu to move away so fast.

Xiao Yang frowned slightly, feeling a sense of unease.

At that moment, she vaguely saw a shadow moving outside the window.

She immediately reached out towards Yao Naiwen, grabbing him by the throat and pressing a blade against his artery.

Yao Naiwen was startled and exclaimed, “Xiao Yang, what are you doing?”

Lin Shu, who had reached the door, was also startled.

She quickly fled to the door and said, “Comrade Xiao Yang, calm down. I have nothing to do with Comrade Yao. I’m here to take photos for a magazine. I have a husband. My husband is very handsome. I won’t be interested in another man. Don’t worry, I really won’t compete with you for Comrade Yao!”

Xiao Yang was momentarily stunned, confused by what was happening.

Just then, a large hand suddenly reached into the kitchen.

With a swift motion, a glint of cold light flashed and aimed straight at Xiao Yang’s back.

With a “thud,” a flying knife struck Xiao Yang’s back shoulder.

Xiao Yang immediately lost her strength to resist.

She tried to press down on the blade but was unable to.

She only managed to cut the skin on Yao Naiwen’s neck before her arm fell limply.

Despite that, Yao Naiwen’s neck began to bleed, looking quite frightening.

Yao Naiwen screamed in terror.

Lin Shu, also frightened, turned and ran, bumping into Sister Lu Da, who was coming back.

She grabbed Sister Lu Da and said, “Murder! Xiao Yang killed Yao Naiwen!”

Sister Lu Da: “!!!???

Are people from the city so ruthless?

She pulled Lin Shu along, running faster.

Chen Yanming saw Lin Shu and Sister Lu Da running for their lives and had no time to react.

He had to enter immediately to control the class enemy.

They quickly subdued Xiao Yang and took her away, too lazy to explain things to Yao Naiwen.

Their job was only to capture people; they didn’t handle explanations.

The relevant personnel would come later to handle the aftermath.

Yao Naiwen, frightened, slumped to the ground. “I’m dying, call an ambulance, call…”

The waitstaff and chef looked at him. “Comrade Yao, you’re fine. It’s just a scratch.”

The chef immediately applied some hemostatic oil, and the bleeding stopped quickly.

Yao Naiwen breathed a sigh of relief. It’s damn good to be alive.

Could Xiao Yang be an enemy agent?

Damn it, who brought her here? Just wait to be caught!

Soon, two military personnel arrived, instructing Yao Naiwen, the chef, and the waitstaff to remain silent and not talk to anyone indiscriminately.

There would likely be more inquiries and investigations.

They all agreed.

Yao Naiwen went to the guesthouse to inform Lin Shu and Sister Lu, so they wouldn’t be scared.

Seeing that Yao Naiwen was unharmed, the two women also relaxed.

Lin Shu comforted him, “Comrade Yao, you did a great job. If it weren’t for you, the police probably wouldn’t have caught the bad guys so easily.”

Yao Naiwen, who originally felt unlucky, was strangely comforted by Lin Shu.

Since he was injured and couldn’t work immediately, he decided to ask them to do the photoshoot the next day and head back in the afternoon.

Lin Shu and Sister Lu Da initially planned to return home immediately, but seeing there was no danger, they decided to stay longer to earn more money.

Since Comrade Yao was in such a predicament, staying an extra day wouldn’t hurt.

Yao Naiwen went back to rest, telling Sister Lu Da and Lin Shu to take care and to call him at the guesthouse front desk if needed.

After Yao Naiwen left, Lin Shu sniffed the air. “What’s that smell?”

Sister Lu Da, feeling embarrassed, said, “I’m going to take a shower.”

She also needed to use the restroom.

Ah, she promised never to indulge in two ice creams again.

Sister Lu Da went to take a shower, and Lin Shu stayed in the room to calm down.

She had been genuinely frightened.

It was too intense.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door, “Knock knock knock.”

Lin Shu jumped, “Who’s there?”

A very magnetic and pleasant voice came from outside, “It’s me, Lu Shaotang.”