The Sci-Tech Library
Chapter 14

Danger?

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The night in Bin Hai City was a dim gray, illuminated by neon lights, making the night sky seem to shimmer with colorful hues. The magnificent facades and signs of various establishments along the street were particularly striking under the colorful lights.

A faint, elegant melody drifted from the clubs along the street, filling the night with a romantic atmosphere.

Xiao Yu wrapped her arms around Chen Mo's waist and leaned against him, a sweet smile on her lips.

This was a feeling she had never experienced before. Back in the library, when Chen Mo protected her, her heart had fluttered slightly.

It wasn't until Chen Mo boldly took her hand that she silently accepted everything. Finally, she also mustered the courage to hold Chen Mo's hand.

They had been in a relationship for over half a month, spending most of their time in the library. They only held hands and had never hugged. Since Chen Mo wasn't proactive, she naturally had to be reserved.

Their most intimate act was when she took the initiative to kiss Chen Mo last time.

She had gathered all her courage for that kiss.

This was the first time she leaned against Chen Mo. It was a feeling of security, as if even if the sky fell, there would be a shoulder to bear the weight for her.

"Chen Mo, tell me about your past," Xiao Yu said.

"Past?"

"Yeah, have you been in love before?" Xiao Yu asked, "I want to get to know you."

"Well, that's all in the past. Do you really want to know?" Chen Mo asked uncertainly.

"Tell me, don't worry about me being jealous. I'm not a jealous person," Xiao Yu said with a smile, "Tell me about your glorious history so your girlfriend can get to know you better."

"I had one relationship," Chen Mo said, "We broke up later."

"How long?"

"Two years." Chen Mo's gaze deepened, and his tone carried a hint of emotion, "We broke up and got back together a few times. The last time she broke up with me, I haven't seen her since. It's been almost four years now."

"You still remember her?" Xiao Yu's tone was a little sour.

"I've long since moved on."

Chen Mo felt a chill down his spine. When a woman says she's not jealous, she's definitely lying.

"Ever since I saw you, I felt like you were my destiny."

"Did you used to sweet-talk your girlfriends like this?"

"Absolutely not, this is the first time I've said this. When I saw you in the library last time, I had that feeling. Later, when I saw the bookshelf falling, I rushed over without hesitation. I just had this urge to protect you. I thought I was going to die then."

"You passed."

Hearing Chen Mo talk about the library incident, Xiao Yu's eyes softened. Their meeting process was indeed dramatic, perhaps it was fate.

"What about you? Have you been in love before?"

Hearing Chen Mo's question, Xiao Yu showed a mischievous smile, "Yes, I've been in love three times."

"No way?" Chen Mo's tone was a little sour.

"Don't you see how naturally beautiful I am? The number of people who chased me in school could line up from the podium to the back of the classroom," Xiao Yu's face still held a smile.

"Can you tell me about it?" Chen Mo started to feel jealous.

"I'm kidding, you stingy guy." Xiao Yu laughed, "Lots of people chased me, but I rejected them all. This is my first relationship."

"You've actually learned to lie." Chen Mo smiled wryly, "Did Ruo Xi and the others teach you bad habits?"

"Didn't she tell you? My nickname is Little Cat, and my personality is a bit wild to begin with. You'll be surprised by many things in the future, don't be fooled by my gentle appearance," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"It's over, I feel like I've fallen into a trap."

"What did you say?"

"A gentle trap," Chen Mo quickly said, "Ruo Xi said you're good at acting cute. Show me how you act cute."

"Dream on."

With laughter and chatter all the way, before they knew it, they had reached the street near the shopping plaza. After parking the bicycle, Chen Mo and Xiao Yu started strolling along the street near the shopping plaza.

"Let's go, let's take a look over there. Whatever you want to buy, I'll get it for you," Chen Mo said.

"No," Xiao Yu shook her head, "Just looking is fine. If you buy it for me, you'll still be using your family's money. Wait until you can earn money, then buy it for me."

"I..."

"No need to say anything else. Buy it for me later, and I promise I won't be polite to you. I'll make you spend all your money," Xiao Yu interrupted Chen Mo, took his arm, and walked slowly along the shopping street.

Looking at Xiao Yu, Chen Mo's eyes softened.

"Xiao Yu, there's something I need to tell you."

"Go ahead."

"I..."

"Ah... Robbery! Catch him!" Just as Chen Mo was about to speak, a woman's scream interrupted him.

The crowd of shoppers was in chaos, quickly parting in the middle. A man holding a bag, looking panicked, rushed towards them with a cold, gleaming dagger.

"Get out of the way, or I'll kill you!" the thug shouted at the crowd.

Seeing the thug rushing towards them, Chen Mo pulled Xiao Yu behind him and quickly retreated. Before the thug could reach them, someone suddenly stuck out a foot.

"Ah." A scream rang out as the thug lost his balance and flew out, falling heavily to the ground.

"What happened?"

"Why did the thug fall?"

The crowd had been somewhat panicked just now, and no one had paid attention, but Chen Mo had seen it very clearly. It was the dark-skinned man who had tripped the thug.

At this moment, the thug's dagger and bag had slipped from his grasp and landed in front of Chen Mo and Xiao Yu.

Before the man could react, the thug quickly got up, looking at him in a panic. The next moment, he rushed into the crowd of onlookers, snatched a baby, and held it in his arms.

"Let go of my daughter." The woman who had been pushed down looked at the thug in terror.

"Don't come any closer, if you do, I'll strangle her." The thug's face was contorted with rage as he constantly retreated, and the crowd watching the commotion quickly dispersed.

"Friend, calm down." The man's expression became serious. "You're just robbing now, the crime isn't big, at most you'll be in jail for a few months and then you'll be out. If you act impulsively and hurt her, you'll get the death penalty."

"Don't come any closer." The thug roared at the man. "If you come any closer, I'll strangle her. Don't think I'm afraid of death, I'm going to die anyway if I can't pay back my gambling debts. At most, I'll take someone down with me, don't force me."

"Calm down, I won't go over." The man raised his hands and stopped. "Calm down, let's talk it over. You want money, I'll give it to you, don't hurt that baby, she doesn't know anything."

"Save my child." The young woman pleaded, looking at the man. "Save my daughter, please, she's only nine months old."

"Madam, don't get agitated." The man turned to look at the thug. "I'm not a police officer, if you let go of the child, I won't arrest you either."

"That bag, throw it over to me, quickly." The thug looked at the man with resentment. If it weren't for him, he would have already escaped successfully.

"Here you go." Chen Mo picked up the bag at his feet and threw it in front of the thug, then looked at the crowd. "You all disperse, don't watch the show, disperse."

Hearing Chen Mo's words, a lot of the onlookers dispersed, but they still stood in the distance watching.

"Now I've given you the bag, gently put down the child, I won't arrest you, I'm not a police officer." The man glanced at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo pulled Xiao Yu behind him. He wasn't sure what this crazy gambler would do. He also hadn't expected that after finally getting to go on a date with Xiao Yu, they would encounter something like this.

"Go to hell."

The thug sneered, threw the baby in his arms towards the road next to them, quickly picked up the bag, and fled at top speed.

"I'll f*ck your grandma."

The moment he threw the baby, Chen Mo's face changed. His body exploded with maximum speed. Before the crowd could react, he had already jumped towards the baby. Amidst the crowd's exclamations, Chen Mo hugged the baby and fell heavily onto the road, rolling several times before stopping.

As soon as Chen Mo hugged the baby and got up, a car was honking its horn loudly and slamming on its brakes, heading straight for him.

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