Chapter 301 My dear granddaughter, don't cry. Did this boy bully you?!

She tightly grabbed Jiang Jing's arm, her slender fingers turning white from excessive force, her whole body trembling slightly, conveying the extreme fear and lingering dread in her heart.

"Jiang Jing... are you okay? You scared me to death... really scared me to death..."

Her voice was choked with sobs, the color drained from her beautiful face, which was etched with lingering shock.

She was truly terrified.

Growing up, she had always been the pampered heiress of the Liu family; when had she ever experienced a death threat at such close range?

That car rushing toward them like a monster, the sound of tires screeching and the wind just inches away, had almost become a nightmare she couldn't shake from her mind.

If not for Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong reacting quickly to pull them away, and if not for Jiang Jing displaying such prowess to resolve the crisis...

She dared not imagine what she would look like right now.

It was very likely she would have already turned into a cold corpse, lying in a pool of blood.

Jiang Jing's composure in the face of danger and his heroic posture while firing accurately at the end were branded deeply into her heart.

All of this was even more thrilling than a Hollywood blockbuster, yet it had happened right before her eyes.

Jiang Jing felt the trembling coming from his arm and understood.

He gently patted Liu Ruyan's cold hand, soothing her in a gentle tone: "It's okay, it's okay. Just a minor accident; it's already been resolved."

At the same time, the system's notification sound rang in his mind:

[Ding! Liu Ruyan's favorability +15!] (Currently 65)

[Ding! Zhou Wanqin's favorability +10!] (Currently 70)

[Ding! Lin Hong's favorability +10!] (Currently 70)

Jiang Jing chuckled inwardly. Indeed, saving a damsel in distress might be an old cliché, but its effectiveness was enduring.

Especially when the courage and capability displayed at a life-or-death moment had a huge impact on a woman's heart.

At this moment, the passersby who had been stunned by this sudden incident finally began to come back to their senses.

After a brief silence, there were various exclamations, discussions, and... the sounds of mobile phones taking photos and videos one after another.

They took out their phones one after another to start recording their wonderful lives...

"My god! Was that a gunfight just now?"

"That guy is amazing! He dodged the car and knows how to use a gun!"

"That's Academician Jiang Jing! I've seen him on the news!"

"Quick, film it! This is more thrilling than a movie!"

Flashes were flickering everywhere; many people held up their phones, excitedly recording this "rarely seen" scene.

Some people had even started live-streaming commentary to their phone cameras.

Looking at the scene that had instantly turned into a news event, Jiang Jing rubbed his temples speechlessly.

The habit of the people here to watch the excitement was truly carved into their bones.

Soon, the shrill sound of sirens approached from afar, and several police cars arrived at the scene.

The police quickly took over to maintain order and began to loudly explain and persuade the onlookers to disperse:

"Dear citizens, please do not crowd around, and do not take photos or videos! What just happened was a traffic accident! Please cooperate with our work!"

"Everyone, please delete the videos and photos you just took immediately!"

"This is Academician Jiang Jing, who is under key national protection. For the safety and personal privacy of the Academician, please cooperate and do not upload related video materials to the internet! Thank you for your understanding!"

Hearing the police mention "Academician Jiang Jing" and "key national protection," some onlookers who had originally wanted to show off on WeChat Moments or Douyin suddenly looked serious.

Realizing the seriousness of the matter, they promised one after another:

"Don't worry, officer, we understand! We definitely won't post it online!"

"Yes, yes, yes, we'll just watch it ourselves, brag to our friends, and that's it. We definitely won't spread it around!"

"Protecting the Academician is everyone's responsibility!"

Although they said this, many people still secretly hid their phones, reluctant to delete this "precious" footage.

On the other side, the Ministry of State Security personnel had already handcuffed the assassin with professional handcuffs, shoved him into an inconspicuous black commercial vehicle, and quickly left the scene.

Jiang Jing was indifferent to this. He trusted the power of the state. As long as the person was inside, no matter which deity sent him, under the "Great Memory Recovery Technique" and various advanced interrogation methods, it was only a matter of time before his mouth was pried open.

Never underestimate the interrogation methods of a country...

After such a commotion, Jiang Jing and Liu Ruyan naturally had no interest in continuing their shopping.

"Let's go, I'll take you back first," Jiang Jing said softly to Liu Ruyan, who was still clutching his arm tightly.

Liu Ruyan nodded. Her face was still a bit pale, but her emotions had stabilized quite a bit.

The group got into the vehicle arranged by the Ministry of State Security and drove toward the Liu Family Old Residence.

In the car, Liu Ruyan leaned back against the seat, eyes closed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her beautiful face still retaining a trace of fragility after the shock.

She tried hard to regulate her breathing, attempting to suppress that lingering fear.

She didn't want to let her grandfather see her looking so panicked when she got home later, making the old man worry for no reason.

The vehicle drove steadily through the streets of the Imperial Capital and finally stopped in front of a Courtyard House that was quiet amidst the noise and had an antique-looking gate.

With blue bricks and gray tiles, vermilion gates, and two stone lions crouching at the entrance, it silently displayed the heritage and extraordinary nature of the owner.

This was Liu Ruyan's home.

In front of the antique Courtyard House, a few old locust trees cast dappled shade.

Elder Liu was lying leisurely on an old rattan chair, waving a cattail leaf fan in his hand, eyes narrowed, enjoying the cool breeze.

He was humming an out-of-tune Peking opera.

Hearing the sound of a car engine approaching from afar, he opened his eyes slightly and saw the familiar license plate and his precious granddaughter getting out of the car. A kind smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Oh my, my little ancestor is back? Did you have a good..." The old man stood up with a chuckle, but before he could finish his sentence, he sensed that something was wrong.

After getting out of the car, Liu Ruyan did not run over happily as she usually did.

Instead, her steps were a bit unsteady, her face was pale, and a trace of undissipated terror still remained in her eyes.

When she saw her grandfather's familiar and warm smile, the grievances and lingering fear she had suppressed along the way surged up instantly like a dam bursting.

"Grandpa..."

She called out with a sob, unable to hold it back any longer. She rushed forward in a few steps, threw herself into Elder Liu's arms, and began to wail loudly.

It was as if she wanted to cry out all her fright and grievances.

Elder Liu was a bit stunned by this sudden situation. His granddaughter, who had been high-spirited and radiant when she left in the morning, how did she become this tearful mess upon returning?

While patting his granddaughter's back in distress to soothe her, he subconsciously looked up, his gaze sharp as he looked at Jiang Jing, who got out of the car afterward, as well as Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong following behind Jiang Jing.

Almost instinctively, the old man frowned, and with a protective tone, asked that classic parental phrase that has been passed down through the ages:

"My dear granddaughter, don't cry, don't cry. Tell Grandpa, is it... is it that brat Jiang Jing who bullied you?!"

As he said this, he glared at Jiang Jing. That look seemed to say: You brat, you dare to make my granddaughter suffer? I'm not done with you!