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Chapter 461 An unexpected surprise

The two were talking in the hall, surrounded by people coming and going, so naturally, many people heard what they were saying.

Moreover, Jian Yunqi originally intended to publicly support Xu Fangli, and he spoke without restraint. Coupled with his own popularity, many media outlets had already secretly approached him as soon as he arrived.

This remark was naturally overheard by many reporters.

Wen Yang was slightly taken aback, her lips twitched for a moment before she smiled and said, "This is a good thing, how could we not be willing?"

The reporters who were eavesdropping behind them were dumbfounded!

Jane's Group's Middlebury College is an international education brand with over a hundred schools in more than thirty provinces and cities in China alone, not counting those overseas.

When Mingde College expanded its library collection, it surprisingly chose Xu Fangli's "The Great Dream Never Ends"?

this.......

"However, we don't have that many printed products on hand right now. I wonder if Mr. Jian is in a hurry?"

Jian Yunqi waved his hand dismissively: "No rush. Just let me know when you've finished printing, and I'll have someone come and pick it up."

Wen Yang nodded happily: "Okay."

The line in front of the signing table was still long and winding. Xu Fangli's hand ached from signing so many autographs, but she still smiled at every reader.

On the second floor, Han Xi leaned against the railing with one hand in his pocket, his gaze never leaving the figure that shone in the crowd.

"Boss, we're just standing here, aren't you going to get off?"

Lin Moli, standing to the side, said with a slightly mocking expression, "Mr. Jian and the others are all here. As the man behind his wife, shouldn't you go down and show your face?"

Han Xi's expression remained unchanged, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Today is her day."

If he goes down, it will inevitably cause a media frenzy, so it's best to just watch from a distance.

Han Xi's eyes followed Xu Fangli's every move closely, noticing her extra words of encouragement when signing autographs for young girls, her solemn thanks when receiving handmade gifts from elderly readers, and even the subtle movements of her wrists when she was tired.

Every detail filled him with an indescribable warmth.

Lin Mo followed his gaze and said in surprise, "I didn't expect my wife to be so talented. She has so many fans after writing just one book."

"She's certainly very good..."

Han Xi's tone was full of pride, but he abruptly stopped speaking.

His gaze suddenly locked onto a man in a shopping mall cleaning uniform standing on the opposite railing.

The man was wearing a mask and a baseball cap, carrying a red bucket, and behaving suspiciously.

When a normal person lifts a bucket of water, their arms hang down naturally, but this person held the bucket tightly against their chest, as if protecting something important.

What's even more suspicious is that he kept glancing around, keeping an eye on the security on the second floor, and then constantly peeking down at the signing table downstairs, only to quickly retreat after getting close, which didn't seem like he was doing routine cleaning at all.

"What's wrong?" Lin Mo noticed Han Xi's body tense up instantly.

Han Xi did not answer, his eyes fixed on the cleaner.

When the other person peeked out for the third time, their eyes met for a fleeting moment, and the malice flashing in the other person's eyes made Han Xi's blood freeze instantly.

"Call the police," he whispered, already striding across the street.

Lin Mo paused for a second, then immediately took out his phone.

In that split second, the cleaning worker had already lifted the bucket to the edge of the railing and was gripping the bottom of the bucket with both hands...

Han Xi's pupils suddenly contracted.

Without needing to think, his body acted before his brain.

Amidst cheers and laughter, and flashes of light from cameras, he dashed like a black lightning bolt towards the railing directly above the autograph table.

"Ah Li! Get out of the way!"

This loud shout shattered the lively atmosphere.

Xu Fangli looked up blankly and saw a red bucket tilting down from the second floor, while Han Xi's figure swooped down towards the railing like a hawk spreading its wings.

Time seemed to be stretched.

Xu Fangli saw the red liquid trace an arc in the air, saw Han Xi stretch out his arm to push the bucket, and saw most of the liquid being diverted and splashed into an uninhabited area, but some still poured down towards where she was sitting.

"Bang—"

At the critical moment, a dark figure rushed towards Fang Li, grabbed her, and turned her over to catch the liquid with his back.

Red liquid splattered onto Yu Tian's black suit, staining the white collar like blood, a shocking sight.

"Pear! Are you alright?!"

While Han Xi and Lin Mo were pinning the man to the ground upstairs, Wen Yang, Jian Yunqi, and the others quickly ran up to the autograph table.

Everyone looked at Fang Li and Yu Tian with concern.

Yu Tian released Fang Li and frowned: "It's paint."

There's no danger if it gets spilled, it's just a little embarrassing.

Wen Yang's brows furrowed suddenly. "It must be that bitch Sheng Qianrui!"

Seeing that they couldn't beat them, they resorted to such underhanded tactics to try and ruin Fang Li's book signing event!

They knew it was paint, but the people below didn't know the specifics.

All I could see was a shower of crimson blood falling from the sky, and one person's head was covered in blood.

The scene instantly descended into chaos.

"Oh my god! What's going on?!"

"Someone's injured! Call an ambulance immediately!"

"Protect Teacher Xu!"

Fans started running around in all directions, and some even tried to rush onto the autograph table.

Jian Yunqi and Deng Xiulin exchanged a glance with Han Xi upstairs, and the two immediately shielded Fang Li behind them, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Security guards and staff quickly formed a human wall to protect Xu Fangli in the middle.

Fang Li paused for a moment, as if she had just recovered. Suddenly remembering something, she pushed aside Yu Tian, ​​who was blocking her way, and rushed to the second floor.

All I could hear were screams and running sounds. Someone saw her go upstairs and followed her.

Compared to the chaos on the first floor, the second floor is much quieter.

As Xu Fangli rushed up the stairs, she saw Lin Mo use a grappling technique to pin the "cleaner" to the ground, while Han Xi, his hands covered in blood, looked grim and pale.

"Han Xi!"

Fang Li's heart skipped a beat. She ran over quickly, stood in front of him, and stared blankly at his blood-stained hand. She reached out her hand, trembling, wanting to slap him but not daring to touch it.

The pungent smell brought tears to her eyes, and she couldn't tell if it was from the stimulation or fear.

Han Xi's breathing quickened slightly as he pulled her into his arms with one hand to comfort her, "It's okay, it's just paint... I'm not hurt."

Xu Fangli knew it was paint, but seeing his blood-red hands, she couldn't help but think the worst. Only after receiving his confirmation did she manage to suppress the panic she had felt earlier.

"How...did you get here?"

She held back the tears that were about to fall and asked in a normal tone.

Han Xi gently stroked her face with his left hand, which was free of paint, his fingertips icy cold: "It was because of you back then. Mrs. Han is so wonderful, how could I not come and see for myself?"

After Fang Li left, the area downstairs was gradually brought under control by the security personnel and mall staff.

Upstairs were some media and fans who had followed them up. Yu Tian and the others controlled the scene downstairs and also ran up.

Once she was sure Han Xi was alright, Fang Li left his embrace and looked at the man who was being pinned to the ground by Lin Mo.

"Why did you throw paint? Who sent you?!"