Even Xia Zhiyi hadn't expected that the Power of the Plot such a strong desire for revenge.
Based on Xia Zhiyi's experience over the years, he had just confirmed that it had completely disappeared.
That invisible sense of constraint can only be noticed when the Power of the Plot that controls them completely disappears, because before it disappears, no one will perceive that invisible constraint.
Just like air, once you get used to its presence, you only realize its existence when you lose it.
However, Xia Zhiyi did not expect that before it disappeared, it still did not give up on him, the virus. It used its last bit of strength to hold him in place for five seconds, which is why Xia Zhiyi was unable to avoid the knife-wielding woman rushing from the front.
After realizing what had happened, the people around panicked. Some had already called the police, while others only dared to approach Xia Zhiyi after confirming that the woman who had attacked with a knife was lying on the ground and incapacitated.
"How are you? I've already called an ambulance. Hang in there a little longer."
Xia Zhiyi smiled wryly. Just now, after regaining his mobility, he immediately knocked out the man with the knife, which prevented the situation from becoming more chaotic.
"I'm fine for now." Saying this, Xia Zhiyi released her hand, calmly unbuttoned her coat, and pressed a few times near the wound to check its condition. "Don't worry, it didn't hit any vital organs. I know some medicine and can handle it. Do you know if there's a clinic or anything like that around here?"
"Ah, yes, there is, not far away," someone replied, pointing across the street. "Over there, right there."
"Young man, are you still able to stand? Shall I help you across?"
"It's inconvenient to cross the street now. The ambulance will be here soon. Why don't you wait here for a while? There's a top-tier hospital nearby..."
"Oh dear, someone's already gone. Young man, you should wait here for a bit. Don't move, or you'll bleed even more..."
Once they came to their senses, some stood at a distance, too afraid to approach, while others enthusiastically stepped forward to offer their help.
As for the woman who had lost her mobility, the fruit knife in her hand had been taken away and placed aside, to be handed over to the police in a moment. Her wrists were bound with rope brought over by the fruit shop owner not far away, so even if she recovered, she would no longer be able to harm others.
After a brief period of confusion, Xia Zhiyi when she was ushered into an ambulance.
Xia Zhiyi:?
He's really alright.
Although the Power of the Plot was likely intended to take him down in one fell swoop before it dissipated.
Although five seconds was not enough time for Xia Zhiyi to dodge the blade, it was enough for him to react and avoid vital areas. In addition, he was wearing relatively thick clothing today, which blocked most of the damage, so the injury to Xia Zhiyi was only superficial.
However, on the surface, the visual impact of the blood-stained clothes is quite strong, and it might indeed frighten some people.
Xia Zhiyi: Never mind.
Seeing that Xia Zhiyi was indeed quite lucid, and knowing that there were no relatives of Xia Zhiyi there, the kind people didn't let anyone else get on the ambulance. Xia Zhiyi smiled and said goodbye to everyone before being taken to the hospital by the ambulance.
In fact, when Xia Zhiyi got off the bus, she felt that she could leave, since the doctor on the bus had already helped treat her wound.
However, Xia Wanyi and Fu Chi, who rushed over upon receiving the news, were still worried. They insisted that Xia Zhiyi go to the doctor for another check-up. Only after confirming that it was really just a superficial injury and there were no other problems did the group finally feel relieved and return to the old house together.
Fu Chi: "I've already sent people over there to handle it. That woman... seems to be a bit mentally unstable."
Xia Wanyi frowned. "A mentally sound person wouldn't be stabbing people indiscriminately with a knife on the street during the Lunar New Year. We don't even know her."
As she said this, Xia Wanyi something, and her expression turned sour. "If she has some kind of mental illness, wouldn't Zhiyi have suffered for nothing?"
She was always gentle and kind, and rarely acted like this, like a lioness about to explode, her face full of displeasure and anger, yet she still had to suppress her emotions and stay by her brother's side.
Xia Zhiyi that her injury would definitely worry her sister, so she smiled and reassured her, "Sister, it's okay. Didn't the doctor say that I only suffered some minor cuts and scrapes? It's nothing serious."
Xia Wanyi: "Well..."
Fu Chi seized on the key point. "How did you get injured?"
Given Xia Zhiyi's skills, she shouldn't be unable to dodge an Ordinary Person. It's impossible for someone who is mentally unstable to have a guaranteed hit effect.
Xia Zhiyi smiled at this, exchanged a glance with Fu Chi without showing any emotion, and then revealed a hint of shyness. "I was thinking about something else at the time and didn't pay attention to my surroundings. By the time I came to my senses, it was too late to avoid it."
Xia Wanyi confusion, "What are you thinking about so intently?"
Xia Zhiyi: "Hmm, I've been thinking about the Lunar New Year this year. Grandpa asked me before if we wanted both families to stay up together to celebrate the New Year. I'm a little tempted, but I'm worried that you and Xiao Zhen might not be used to it, so I haven't told you yet."
Xia Wanyi surprised. "So that's what it is... The old man mentioned it to me too, but I wanted to see what you thought, so I didn't say anything."
The topic was thus diverted.
Of course, it's also possible that Xia Wanyi sensed something and took the initiative to cooperate with Xia Zhiyi, after all, she's always so understanding.
After chatting with Xia Wanyi Xia Zhiyi for a while and confirming that Xia Zhiyi's wound was not serious, Xia Wanyi got up and said she was going to make soup to replenish Xia Zhiyi's blood, naturally leaving the space to Xia Zhiyi and Fu Chi.
Once only the two of them were left in the room, Fu Chi asked before Xia Zhiyi could speak, "Is it this?"
Xia Zhiyi's smile faded. She gestured for Fu Chi come closer, then buried her face in his chest and sighed deeply, "Ah, I was too careless. I almost messed things up."
Fu Chi tightened his grip on him slightly.
Xia Zhiyi reached out and put her arm around his back, patting him gently. "Don't worry, it's okay, this is the last time."
"Did you feel it... that feeling of being free?"
Fu Chi remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a soft "hmm".
Is it really over?
"It's really over."
"You won't have any more accidents from now on?"
"Well, that's not necessarily true. Life is full of unexpected events."
Fu Chi hugged him tightly, carefully avoiding his wound, and said in a low voice, "From now on, you should still bring the bodyguards I arranged for you."
Xia Zhiyi: "Hmm..."
Fu Chi stepped back slightly and watched him Jingjing.
Xia Zhiyi raised her hands in surrender. "Okay, okay, I won't run around alone anymore."
but...
"In that case, your nephew won't be the main character anymore, and things might not go as smoothly as before. Is that okay?"
"It doesn't matter."
"The company might not be running as smoothly as it used to?"
"It doesn't matter."
"Well, even if there's a connection, there's no going back now."
"Um."
"Then let's get engaged after the New Year."
"Good."
It doesn't matter if he's not the main character; neither he nor Fu Yunyi needs a predetermined life.
Xia Zhiyi, "Shouldn't I be able to live this life freely and unrestrained now?"
With your lover, with your family, with your friends.
He is free.
They are all free.