The winter morning was very cold, and the dawn came later than usual. To allow students to get better rest, the morning reading session was delayed by over twenty minutes. Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi left their house at seven-fifty.
Her hand was still not healed, and while she could previously carry some light items, now she carried nothing at all, with Xiu Xi taking care of everything.
Leaving from the street in front of their house, perhaps because the winter was too cold, aside from breakfast joints, other shops had not yet opened. Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi walked on the deserted street, with Jiaojiao chatting cheerfully to Xiu Xi about recent events. At this time, a black sedan drove up in front of them, followed by a motorcycle.
Initially, they didn't pay much attention, but then the sedan suddenly stopped about fifty meters ahead of them, and three men got out, looking aggressive and clearly coming for them.
