Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2624 - 2560: Why Do They Want Blood?

But was Hu Xiangyong about to seek her blood again this time?

Why would he possibly desire her blood?

It felt as if a strand of understanding within her mind was slowly unraveling, yet she required more time; she had to contemplate this carefully.

From a distance, the security guard of the art academy came hurrying over. Upon spotting Chiang Xiao, he anxiously inquired, "Student Xiao Chiang, are you alright? I thought I witnessed a scuffle from afar and didn't expect it to be you. Did they all flee? Who were those individuals?"

He rattled off his questions rapidly, then his gaze fell upon the bloodied knife clutched in Chiang Xiao’s hand, his expression immediately transforming.

"Who was injured? Oh heavens, how could they resort to using a knife? That's incredibly dangerous."

The shout Chiang Xiao had heard earlier originated from him.

Chiang Xiao swiftly concealed the knife behind her back, offered the guard a smile, and stated, "No trouble, Master Guard. This knife belonged to those people, and it only resulted in a minor scratch. Nothing serious. However, you should probably advise the teachers and students to exercise a bit more caution after school hours."

The guard let out a series of sighs, a mixture of shock and concern etched on his face.

"What's going on? The vicinity of our art academy has always been quite secure. Where did these ruffians emerge from? What were they attempting to achieve? Was this a robbery?"

"Perhaps," Chiang Xiao conceded.

The guard sighed once more. "This is utterly preposterous. Every single one of them looks robust and healthy, yet they opt for this dishonorable path instead of seeking honest work. I must report this to the principal. I believe we'll need a few male teachers to conduct patrols outside the premises periodically."

He then looked back at Chiang Xiao. "However, Student Xiao Chiang, you must be more vigilant in the future. I know you're capable in a fight, but facing so many of them, all armed with knives, you should have fled if possible. Why engage them?"

As he spoke, he gestured subtly towards Ding Haijing.

Chiang Xiao had obtained permission from the school to have a bodyguard. While others might be unaware, how could this guard not know? Ding Haijing accompanied Chiang Xiao into the school daily, so naturally, his presence was noted.

"Thank you, Master Guard. I understand and will be more careful going forward. Master Guard, you should head back now; we are departing."

She felt an urge to have the knife examined, to determine if there was anything unusual about it.

"Be safe," the guard advised, shaking his head as he hurried back towards the school building.

Regardless of the circumstances, this was a significant incident, and he needed to inform the principal without delay.

Chiang Xiao and Ding Haijing made their way back home.

She settled in the living room, meticulously examining the small knife in her hand. Ding Haijing joined her after washing his hands.

"It appears to be a standard fruit knife, nothing remarkable. I also observed that the knives they carried were not uniform; it seems they weren't issued collectively but were simply random blades they acquired."

Unaware of Liu Guoying's prior experience of having her blood extracted by Hu Xiangyong, Ding Haijing struggled to comprehend the intense determination of these assailants to harm Chiang Xiao.

"Hmm, that seems to be the case," Chiang Xiao acknowledged with a nod.

"Their objective was clearly to harm you. Could someone have hired them for revenge?" Ding Haijing pondered, his brow furrowed. "Did you perhaps offend someone who then paid them to attack you merely to satisfy their own wrath?"

Chiang Xiao replied, "No, I haven't offended anyone."

Ding Haijing: "..."

With your demeanor, you claim not to have offended anyone? If that's the case, why would you even require bodyguards?

"Consider it more carefully."

"I have already considered it," Chiang Xiao stated, her eyes narrowing slightly. "This entire incident was orchestrated by Hu Xiangyong."