Chapter 471 He Just Wants to Help

Chapter 471: He Just Wanted to Help

By nightfall, Jiang Yu's unease grew even more intense.

The air was heavy with the threat of a storm, and it began to drizzle outside.

She couldn't sleep, sitting in the main room listening to the rain.

After what seemed like an eternity, the gate to the courtyard opened.

Tong Fang rushed in from outside, heading straight for the Fu family’s residence.

Jiang Ting, who had been waiting at home like Jiang Yu, dashed out, oblivious to the rain misting her face, filled with hope.

"Mom, it must have worked!"

As Tong Fang approached, however, Jiang Ting saw the worry etched on his face.

"Aunt Lin, you need to go to the hospital, Xiangyang has been stabbed!"

Lin Hongxia swayed, her vision going black.

If not for Fu Aiguo's support, she would have collapsed.

"What did you say..."

Tong Fang's voice was strained: "Xiangyang, for some reason, came to the factory at this time, neither too early nor too late. We were there on assignment, staying to catch the arsonist, but when the criminal tried to escape, he took Xiangyang hostage and stabbed him."

This couldn't be blamed on the factory, after all, since Fu Xiangyang had already been suspended and should not have returned to the factory without permission.

It just had to be tonight that he chose to go back, acting suspiciously and getting himself kidnapped, which added a lot of extra work for them.

Lin Hongxia wailed, "My son!"

Jiang Ting was dazed, unable to react for a moment, her mind as if it had crashed.

How could this happen...

Tong Fang still had a pile of things to deal with and really didn't have time to comfort them.

"You should hurry over there. I'm leaving first."

Jiang Ting snapped out of it and blocked him from leaving.

"You can't leave! My husband got into trouble at the factory, you need to take responsibility!"

Tong Fang flew into a rage, brushing her hand away.

"Take responsibility? He almost ruined our operation, letting the arsonist escape. We want him to take responsibility! Talk some sense. He's a suspended employee, what was he doing at the factory in the first place? If it weren't for his injuries, the factory would definitely hold him accountable!"

Jiang Ting burst into tears, "What did he do wrong? He just wanted to help!"

"Don't get me wrong, but with Xiangyang's physical condition, how could he possibly help?"

Tong Fang was almost saying "making a mess" outright.

He truly had no time to deal with Jiang Ting, so he left after passing on the message, without a moment's pause.

As soon as he left, Lin Hongxia slapped Jiang Ting across the face.

"I've told you, you're a harbinger of doom! Ever since you stepped through that door, nothing good has happened to our family! Get out, get out of the Fu family!"

If it weren't for Jiang Ting, how would Fu Xiangyang have gotten involved in this mess without a second thought?

"Divorce! I've said it before, we should make Xiangyang divorce her!"

Lin Hongxia regretted not insisting on the divorce earlier; if she had, none of this would be happening today!

Fu Aiguo was also unhappy, but now wasn't the time for arguments.

He supported Lin Hongxia and consoled her, "Let's go to the hospital to see Xiangyang first."

Only then did Lin Hongxia set aside her grievances with Jiang Ting and hurriedly left with him.

Jiang Yu watched the entire commotion in silence.

Seeing Tong Fang come and go swiftly, he felt relieved.

According to what Tong Fang said, the arsonist had been caught.

But he still didn't know about the explosives situation.

Meanwhile, Wu Jingyi, upon learning that the arson plan had failed, looked extremely displeased.

It felt as though a large hand was squeezing her heart tighter and tighter.

Wu Jingyi gave a cold laugh. She had intended to use the fire as a greeting, but it seemed that wouldn't work.

She put on a hat and rushed out, making her way familiarly down a dark alley.

Walking a short distance inside, she stood before a door and knocked rhythmically.

"Proceed as planned."

"Weren't we supposed to use a fire as a diversion?"

"The plan has failed, but it won’t affect the subsequent steps."

"Hmm."

Emerging from the alley, Wu Jingyi lifted her lips in a self-satisfied smile.

She had thought the mission would be much harder, but it turned out to be nothing.

What she didn't know was that the contact inside that room had already been replaced by Lin Chang'an.

Lin Chang'an waited quietly for Wu Jingyi to leave before giving a signal.

"Axin, stay here; the rest of you, withdraw."

The group filed out one by one, their figures blending into the night.

As Wu Jingyi awaited the sound of an explosion, she remained unaware that those operating in secret were now fish in a barrel, at the mercy of others.

Time passed in the waiting, and Wu Jingyi grew increasingly restless, all because the expected explosion never came.

Pacing back and forth in the room, she finally couldn't bear it any longer and got up to walk outside, approaching the door once more and knocking on it.

This time, the door opened directly.

Wu Jingyi squinted, unable to make out the person inside the door.

"How come the plan hasn't been carried out yet!"

Suddenly, a light laugh came from inside.

"Deputy Director Wu, not sleeping on such a late night, what plan are you about to implement?"

Wu Jingyi's face changed dramatically, and she turned to run.

However, after waiting for so long, Lin Chang'an had already arranged for people to lie in wait outside; how could he let her have the chance to escape?

Wu Jingyi tried to fight back, but one pair of fists can't match four hands, and her arms couldn't compete with their strength.

Once they tied her up, Lin Chang'an finally appeared with a flashlight in hand.

The blinding light shone on Wu Jingyi's face, causing her to look away.

"There are some matters that require Deputy Director Wu's cooperation in the investigation. I'm afraid we'll have to ask you to come with us."

Wu Jingyi forced herself to remain calm and gritted her teeth. "I know nothing. What right do you have to arrest me!"

"Once you're in the security department, whether you know anything or not, you'll have to spill something."

Lin Chang'an was well aware of her true identity and wouldn't be fooled by her few words.

As dawn approached, He Tingyue finally returned home.

Jiang Yu hadn't slept, tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Hearing the commotion, she almost immediately got up and went out.

He Tingyue, still damp, enveloped her in his arms and took a slight step back.

"Didn't sleep?"

Jiang Yu shook her head, "Can't fall asleep."

He Tingyue wanted to pat her, but he was drenched.

"Honey, go back inside first. I'll take a shower and change into clean clothes."

Jiang Yu hurriedly said, "I'll heat some water for you."

"No need." He Tingyue stopped her.

It was March, and it was still cold outside.

"You go inside. You didn't even put on a coat; don't go out."

Jiang Yu had no choice but to wait inside.

Fortunately, he was quick. Soon, he came back in, dressed in clean, warm clothes.

Jiang Yu took out a handkerchief and gently dried his hair, asking, "Is everything settled?"

"Mm, don't worry."

"What about the steel mill?"

This time, it's targeting both sides.

"Everything is fine."

Jiang Yu sighed, "I don't know when this will end."

He Tingyue held her soft hand, and his heart, which had been floating for two days, finally settled down.

The continuous mental strain was not without its toll.

But the thought of Jiang Yu waiting at home, and many others who needed his protection, filled him with energy.

"Through this operation, we have removed many of the nails planted by overseas forces on our side. When we are strong, they are weak."

Jiang Yu nodded emphatically, "So we must become stronger. The more they try to suppress us, the stronger we must become!"

He Tingyue hugged her tightly, his expression resolute. It will be so.