Even After My Death

Not just the police officer standing next to her, but even the crowd behind her looked at her with eyes that had shifted from anger to sympathy and pity.

Only the System in her mind: [...]

The image of Jiang Ning attacking Huo family members indiscriminately in the villa was still fresh in memory, but who would have guessed that its host actually had two faces?

Wang Qiang furrowed his brows, "What you're saying is true?"

"Of course, who would joke about their family. If I lie to you, if any of my family members are still alive, may they be struck by lightning, hit and killed by a car, choke to death while eating, or suffocate in the bathroom—just not die a good death! Do you believe me now?" Jiang Ning nodded emphatically, her tone serious.

The System: [...] felt the host's malice towards the Huo family members.

The hostage Wang Qiang was now holding was someone he grabbed on the spur of the moment after wounding a traffic police officer. Who knew his luck would be so bad, with only a big fat man standing nearby.

He had been restraining the man for so long that his hand had started to go numb and lose strength. To think of escaping while dragging the man along was even more impossible.

If he were to take that young girl across as a hostage instead... it would be easier to control her.

Most importantly, she was even willing to cooperate with his escape!

Even with so many police officers watching, he didn't know if he could get away. But, what if he could?

Without much consideration, Wang Qiang said, "Fine, come over."

The man being held hostage looked relieved, gazing at Jiang Ning as if she were a savior sent from heaven.

Instead, it was the bystanders and police officers behind her who told Jiang Ning not to go over; it was too dangerous.

Jiang Ning lowered her gaze, looking as if she had lost all hope in the world, her voice soft and weak, "Thank you all, but the doctor said I only have up to three months to live. If I can save a life in my limited time, even death would be worth it."

The police officer raised his hand to stop Jiang Ning. Even if she was willing, they, as police officers, couldn't just stand by and watch the public take risks. However, before his hand could reach her, Jiang Ning appeared to sidestep quickly, easily avoiding his grasp.

The police officer was stunned. By the time he tried to grab Jiang Ning again, she was already several steps away from him.

Watching Jiang Ning approach the criminal with a light, slow step, one of the bystanders who had been cursing her in their mind immediately slapped himself!

Look at what you can do! Such a kind girl, and you still cursed her!

Wang Qiang hadn't let his guard down around Jiang Ning at first, but looking at her seemingly fragile appearance, it would've been believable if she collapsed the next second!

With his vigilance somewhat lowered, Wang Qiang moved the knife he had been holding to the hostage's neck as Jiang Ning approached, reaching out to grab her.

What he didn't know was that Jiang Ning was waiting for this exact opportunity!

The soft, weak expression on her face vanished in an instant, her gaze turning sharp and bold. Jiang Ning pulled the man who had been forced into being a hostage toward herself, and at the same time, she raised her leg and kicked fiercely towards the criminal's abdomen, three inches below the navel.

She might look slender and frail, but her kick was quick and powerful.

Before Wang Qiang could react, he felt a severe pain in his lower body and couldn't help but cry out "Ah," stumbling back several steps, his hands clutching at a certain area as the kitchen knife fell from his hands and landed on his foot. Already trembling from the pain, Wang Qiang's face instantly displayed a mask of agony.

Jiang Ning's move took everyone by surprise, and not just Wang Qiang—the other men present couldn't help but cringe, seemingly empathizing with Wang Qiang's pain, their faces contorted with unspeakable agony.

Jiang Ning stepped forward, kicking the kitchen knife away, and grabbed Wang Qiang's collar, forcing him to bow his head before rapidly slapping him several times.

"Assaulting a police officer in broad daylight and taking innocent civilians hostage, how dare you, a domestic abuser, be so capable!"

"You really thought I'd just let you kill me? Do you know how hard I've worked to stay alive!"

A loud slap rang out, deafening.

Jiang Ning no longer needed to restrain the rage in her heart.

If she didn't vent her anger in time, she could end up with a serious disease!

After the slap, Jiang Ning looked at Wang Qiang with disgust.

"You bastard! I'm going to kill you!" Wang Qiang raised his hand to grab Jiang Ning. Jiang Ning pursed her lips, threw a heavy punch, and kicked Wang Qiang in the waist, sending him flying three meters away.

This sudden turn of events happened in just a few seconds.

Not to mention the crowd and police nearby, even the hostage who was close by had not reacted yet.

After Wang Qiang was kicked away, the police quickly approached, subdued him, and awarded him with a pair of silver bracelets.

No one knew who let out a gasp, but the crowd came to their senses and burst into spontaneous applause.

This girl, so fierce... yet so likable!

Today was truly an eye-opener!

[Host mission completed, reward: life value extended by 3 days, Merit Points +3.]

The System's voice rang out, and Jiang Ning noticed that the countdown screen displaying her remaining life time changed from 1 hour and 39 minutes to 3 days, 1 hour, and 39 minutes.

She knew what life value was, but what were Merit Points?

Just as Jiang Ning was about to ask, a police officer approached her and asked with concern, "How are you? Are you hurt?"

Jiang Ning raised her right hand, which had just delivered the slap, "It feels a bit sore, but it's no big deal, I just need a bit of rest."

Police officer: "...Alright, thanks for your efforts."

The young lady in front of them seemed to be just over 1.60 meters tall, first impressions of her were thin and soft, harmless and innocent, but that decisive kick she just delivered sent the criminal flying.

This criminal appeared to be in his forties, over 1.70 meters tall, weighing at least 150 pounds, and even these 'professional' officers would find it difficult to send a man flying with a kick, yet this young lady did it.

If you didn't see it with your own eyes, who would believe it!

The huge contrast left people in a daze.

The police officer said, "You can say that this criminal was caught largely thanks to you, we might need to trouble you to come back to the station with us to make a statement."

Jiang Ning had completed the mission issued by the System, increasing her life value by three days, and she was in a particularly good mood.

Jiang Ning nodded: "Sure, no problem."

The man who Jiang Ning had just saved also came to his senses, hurried forward to thank her, and was curious about how she could possess such strength to send a man flying with a kick.

And the crowd seemed eager to swarm her too.

The socially anxious Jiang Ning, seeing this scene, quickly followed the police officer into the police car.