Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

"Ms. Lin? Arrest us?" Chu Mengmeng's eyes widened, as if she had heard something incredible. How could it be Lin Yuxin? Hadn't she and Xiao Yichen already escaped from her control?

"Auntie Zhang, what is going on? Please take your time and tell us everything you know." Xiao Yichen calmed down. He knew that now was not the time to panic. Only by figuring out the ins and outs of the matter could he find a solution.

Aunt Zhang took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone, "Just now, I heard someone talking about how Miss Lin found a group of experts from somewhere and took control of the entire manor. She also threatened to find you..."

"What?!" Chu Mengmeng exclaimed, her face instantly turning pale. Although she was naive, she also understood what this meant. Lin Yuxin was going to kill them all!

"Those people... who are they?" Xiao Yichen frowned, feeling uneasy. How big is the power behind Lin Yuxin? Why were they controlled so easily?

Aunt Zhang shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either: "I only know that those people are very skilled, and... and they seem to have some special... abilities..."

Special...ability? Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and saw shock and confusion in each other's eyes. Could it be that this world really has something beyond common sense as they had guessed before?

At this moment, the door of the utility room was gently pushed open, and a figure covered in a black cloak walked in.

"Who?!" Xiao Yichen immediately became alert, protecting Chu Mengmeng behind him and staring at the person who came vigilantly.

"Don't be nervous, I'm here to help you." The man in black said in a low voice, his face couldn't be seen clearly, "'Shadow' sent me to pick you up."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were both stunned. "Shadow"? Is it the person who helped them secretly?

"Why should we trust you?" Xiao Yichen remained vigilant.

The man in black chuckled: "Believe it or not, it's up to you, but I can tell you that the person behind Lin Yuxin is far more powerful than you think. If you don't want to die, follow me."

Xiao Yichen was silent, he knew that what the man in black said was true. They had no way out now and could only choose to believe this mysterious "shadow".

"We'll go with you." Xiao Yichen finally made a decision, then took Chu Mengmeng's hand and followed the man in black out of the utility room.

In the darkness, they don't know what will be waiting for them, but they know that they must survive, for themselves and for the "shadow" who is helping them in secret.

 Lost Heart

The man in black led Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen through several dark corridors and came to a secluded courtyard in the manor. He opened the door and motioned for the two to go in.

There was only a dim oil lamp in the room, and the light was dim. A tall man stood in front of the window with his back to them. Hearing the sound, he slowly turned around.

"You are here." The man's voice was low and carried an aura of majesty without even being angry.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen finally saw the man's appearance. He looked to be about thirty years old, with deep features and sharp eyes. The black suit made him look even more imposing.

"Are you...'Shadow'?" Xiao Yichen asked tentatively.

The man nodded slightly: "Yes, I am the representative of 'Shadow', you can call me Nighthawk."

"Why do you want to help us?" Chu Mengmeng couldn't help but ask.

Nighthawk walked to the table and sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and said slowly: "Because the people behind Lin Yuxin are our common enemies."

"Common enemy?" Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

"Have you ever heard of 'Dark Night'?" Nighthawk put down his teacup and stared at the two of them sharply.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen both shook their heads. They had never heard of this name.

"'Dark Night' is a huge and mysterious organization. They control power that ordinary people can hardly imagine. They have been trying to subvert the existing order, and Lin Yuxin is just one of their pawns." Nighthawk said in a cold tone, "Our 'Shadow' organization exists to fight against 'Dark Night'."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were shocked when they heard this. They originally thought that this was just a simple personal grudge, but they didn't expect that there was such a shocking secret hidden behind it!

Nighthawk paused and continued, "I know you have a lot of questions now, but now is not the time to explain. I can help you escape from Lin Yuxin's pursuit, but there is a condition."

"What conditions?" Xiao Yichen's heart trembled. He knew that there was no free lunch in the world.

"Join Shadow and fight alongside us against Dark Night." Nighthawk said in an unquestionable tone.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were both silent. Joining a mysterious organization meant that they would have to give up their current lives and embark on a road full of unknowns and dangers.

"I need time to think about it." Xiao Yichen finally said.

Nighthawk looked at him deeply and nodded, "I can give you some time, but not too long. The forces behind Lin Yuxin will not give up, you must make a decision as soon as possible."

After saying that, Nighthawk turned and left the room, leaving Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen standing there in silence.

Under the dim light, neither of them could see each other's expressions, but they could feel each other's confusion. They didn't know whether this "shadow" organization was trustworthy, nor did they know what fate they would face after joining.

"Yi Chen, what should we do?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled a little.

Xiao Yichen held her hand tightly, trying to give her some strength: "Don't be afraid, Mengmeng, we will be fine."

However, he himself was unsure. They were like travelers trapped in a foggy forest, unable to find direction or hope.

In confusion, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen began to recall the scene when they first came to this world, and their dreams and pursuits. Why did they come to this point today?

After Nighthawk left, the room fell into a dead silence, with only the dim light casting swaying shadows on the wall, reflecting the confused faces of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen. They were like two boats thrown into a turbulent whirlpool, swept away by the torrent of fate, unable to control themselves.

"Yi Chen, are we really going to join that 'Shadow' organization?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled as she broke the silence. Although she was usually carefree, she was still filled with fear and anxiety when faced with such a life-and-death decision.

Xiao Yichen did not answer immediately. He held Chu Mengmeng's hand tightly, and his slender fingers gently stroked the back of her hand, as if he wanted to pass on his strength to her. He understood Chu Mengmeng's worries, and so did he. Joining "Shadow" might help them get out of the current predicament, but it also meant that they would embark on a road full of unknowns and dangers. From then on, they would no longer be themselves, but would become tools of "Shadow" and be at its mercy.

"Mengmeng, do you still remember why we came to this era?" Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked, with a hint of melancholy in his tone.

Chu Mengmeng was slightly stunned. She raised her head and looked into Xiao Yichen's deep eyes. Her thoughts gradually drifted away. Yes, why did they come to this era in the first place? Was it just to get involved in these power struggles and live a life of blood and knife?

They were originally just two ordinary people in the 21st century. Due to an accident, they traveled to this era of reverse evolution with backward technology. They originally thought that they could make a good living in this era with their understanding of history, but reality gave them a heavy blow. In this era, although technology is backward, people's hearts are more complicated. They are like two little white rabbits who strayed into the jungle, facing dangers and traps everywhere.

"We...we just want to live a peaceful life and do what we want to do." Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, with a hint of confusion in her tone.

"That's right, we just want to live a peaceful life." Xiao Yichen took a deep breath, his eyes gradually became firm, "We shouldn't live for the sake of others, we should live for ourselves!"

"But...if we don't join 'Shadow', what will happen to Lin Yuxin and the 'Dark Night' organization? Will they let us go?" Chu Mengmeng was still a little hesitant.

"They won't let us go, but we can't give up our principles because of this." Xiao Yichen said firmly, "Mengmeng, I believe that good will prevail over evil. As long as we insist on doing the right thing, we will definitely be able to find our own path!"

Chu Mengmeng looked at Xiao Yichen's determined eyes, and a glimmer of hope gradually ignited in her heart. Yes, they can't give up hope just because of fear, they have to believe in their own strength and believe that they can overcome all difficulties!

"Yichen, you are right! We cannot bow to fate!" Chu Mengmeng held Xiao Yichen's hand tightly, and her eyes became firm. "We reject Ying's proposal. We must rely on our own strength to find our own path!"

Xiao Yichen looked at Chu Mengmeng with relief. He knew that they had made the most correct choice. Although the road ahead was still confusing, they already had a glimmer of hope in their hearts. They knew that as long as they persisted, they would definitely find the answer!

 Chapter 175: Lost Heart

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shone through the window lattice and fell into the room, adding a touch of warmth to the originally dim room. Chu Mengmeng woke up from an uneasy dream. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and turned to look at Xiao Yichen beside her. He still maintained the same posture as last night, sitting on a chair by the window, looking out the window with deep eyes, as if thinking about some difficult problem.

"Yi Chen, didn't you sleep all night?" Chu Mengmeng sat up and asked softly.

Xiao Yichen came back to his senses. He turned to look at Chu Mengmeng with a tired smile on his face: "I was just thinking about something. Are you awake?"

"Yeah." Chu Mengmeng nodded, "What are you thinking about? Is it about the Shadow organization?"

Xiao Yichen walked to the bed and sat down, gently holding Chu Mengmeng's hand, and said: "We have already rejected the 'shadow' matter. It's useless to think about it now. I'm thinking about what we should do next."

Chu Mengmeng was silent. She also knew that rejecting Ying’s proposal was only the first step. They still had a long way to go, and this road was full of unknowns and dangers.

"Can we...really defeat Lin Yuxin and the 'Dark Night' organization?" Chu Mengmeng's voice was a little confused.

"I believe we can do it." Xiao Yichen said firmly, "We are not fighting alone, we still have each other and those who support us."

"But……"

"I know what you are worried about." Xiao Yichen interrupted Chu Mengmeng, "But we can't give up hope just because we are afraid. We have to believe in ourselves and believe that we can find a way to solve the problem."

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

"Come in." Xiao Yichen said.

The door opened, and a man in black with a stern face walked in. When he saw Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen, he nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Xiao, Miss Chu, I'm here on orders to take you to a place."

"Where?" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen asked in unison.

The man in black did not answer, but just said: "You will know when you go there."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and saw a hint of doubt and uneasiness in each other's eyes. They didn't know who this suddenly appeared man in black was, nor did they know where he was going to take them, but they vaguely felt that things seemed to be moving in a direction they could not predict.

In the end, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen decided to follow the man in black and leave. They wanted to know who was secretly helping them in this foggy world, and where their future would go...