No matter how quick Jiang Lai’s reaction was, there was still a clear gap between her and the two women in suits.
Even when she let go of her own suitcase, Jiang Lai’s hand was gripped tightly, as if in a vice.
Even though both sides were women, the other party’s strength was clearly much greater than her own.
As her wrist was seized, Jiang Lai distinctly felt that powerful hand dragging her back like an iron clamp.
Her shoulder and arm were wrenched painfully, to the point that tears welled up in her eyes.
“Si Yina, are you crazy, or am I crazy?”
Jiang Lai’s voice was nearly a shriek as she protested.
She had thought the other party still possessed some shred of reason, but never expected she’d truly be so brazen, actually trying to kidnap her right in broad daylight on a public street.
Jiang Lai’s physical strength was worlds apart from theirs, but the other party wasn’t truly made of iron.
Being caught off guard didn’t mean she could be restrained forever.
Now that the other party had thrown all reason aside, Jiang Lai saw no need to hold back herself.
Though she felt sorry in her heart, since they were willing to do this for Si Yina, she wasn’t about to show mercy just because they were women.
Without hesitation, she fought back against the two trying to control her.
The three members of Jiang Lai’s family had all attended the Martial Arts Hall to learn some Self-Defense Skills.
Jiang Lai had signed them up to make sure the two women at home had a bit more skill to protect themselves—it would make them safer when out and about.
It had been a buy-two-get-one-free deal; Jiang Lai was the free one.
Since it cost nothing, she systematically studied for a while.
Even if her physical fitness wasn’t what it used to be, her instinctive reactions and ability to fight back were still as sharp as ever.
The one with the greatest martial talent at home was Chi Yingyu.
Chi Yingyu was a genius, Gifted Talent shining in everything she did; even their Master at the Martial Arts Hall had wanted his own sister-in-law to inherit his Inheritance of Martial Arts.
Even in the past, when Jiang Lai had the clear advantage of a male body, all she could do was avoid getting badly beaten.
Jiang Lai was still struggling to break free from the woman gripping her hand when the other woman in a suit who had exited the car was already on the ground, writhing in pain.
After taking care of one, Chi Yingyu swiftly kicked away the woman holding her brother-in-law’s hand.
Ever since Chi Yingyu mastered her Self-Defense Skill, in her current line of work, aside from occasionally drawing jealousy or making enemies due to her overwhelming win rate, there was no shortage of troublemakers seeking her out.
When such things happened, if Jiang Lai knew, he would always keep close and help resolve everything.
But even her brother-in-law couldn’t always be there.
Sometimes, when she couldn’t reach him, she would handle things herself, not wanting to make him worry.
Chi Yingyu was formidable.
Even against true professionals one-on-one, she could retreat unharmed and without disgrace.
Si Yina, seated in the car, watched as her two Bodyguards were swiftly dealt with.
She felt a twinge of shock, but it was still within her expectations.
After all, she hadn’t only brought two Bodyguards.
Just as Jiang Lai finally broke free of those two troublesome Bodyguards, she abandoned her luggage without a second thought, intent on running to a place where Si Yina wouldn’t find her, eager to get away from that lunatic.
But even as she held tightly to Chi Yingyu’s hand, they hadn’t gone far before two more cars pulled up in front of them.
Including the original two, there were now eight women in suits—each like a Bodyguard—standing before them.
Jiang Lai knew all too well the saying, “two fists can’t beat four hands.”
Earlier, if she managed to hold back just one, her sister-in-law could quickly handle the other.
But now, Jiang Lai clearly understood they were outnumbered, and at this point, escaping was less important than ensuring her sister-in-law didn’t get hurt.
She looked at the approaching figures, then at Chi Yingyu standing by her side.
There was no fear on her sister-in-law’s face, only an even more determined gaze.
But Jiang Lai didn’t want her to be injured.
Her own arm still ached from being gripped, and she hated the thought of Chi Yingyu suffering the same.
Though she was reluctant and found Si Yina utterly disgusting, Jiang Lai was left with only one choice.
“Tell your people to stop. I’ll do whatever you want. But if you dare hurt her, I will never let this go.”
Seeing Jiang Lai finally give up resistance, Si Yina stepped out of the car.
She merely crooked her finger in a teasing gesture, and Jiang Lai instantly understood her meaning.
Jiang Lai wanted nothing more than to land a slap on Si Yina’s pretty face, leave a bright red mark behind.
But even as her teeth ground with fury, she could only swallow her anger.
With a sigh, Jiang Lai began to walk forward, but as she took her first step, Chi Yingyu stubbornly grasped her hand. “Can’t you not go?”
Chi Yingyu understood perfectly—her brother-in-law was going to protect her from harm.
But rather than worrying about her own injuries, she cared more about what might happen to her brother-in-law.
Whatever was about to happen—good or bad—she didn’t want him to face it alone.
Jiang Lai knew her sister-in-law’s thoughts.
After so many years together, how could she not understand what was on her mind when she clung so tightly to her hand?
But compared to her own fate, Jiang Lai cared more that those close to her remained safe.
At this moment, all that mattered to Jiang Lai and Chi Yingyu was each other.
Both wished the other wouldn’t be hurt or run into trouble, but the situation was beyond their control.
To Jiang Lai, the best option was to walk forward.
She sighed silently, gently patted her sister-in-law’s hand, and whispered, “Don’t worry… nothing will happen. I’ll be back in a few days, but before I do, make sure you keep an eye on our luggage, okay?”