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

The night was as cool as water, and the occasional chirping of insects outside the window made it even quieter. Chu Mengmeng, with her heavy belly, tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. Xiao Yichen gently patted her back and comforted her softly, "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Do you want some water?"

Chu Mengmeng shook her head and gently stroked her bulging belly, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone: "I just feel a little panicked, as if something is going to happen."

Since Xiao Yichen felt uneasy last time, he had been at peace for several days, but the uneasiness in his heart could not be shaken off. On the surface, he pretended to be calm, but secretly he was more vigilant, strengthened the defense formations of the store and home, and asked a few reliable friends to help keep an eye on the surroundings.

"Don't worry, maybe you're a little nervous because your due date is approaching." Xiao Yichen held her hand, trying to give her strength with his body temperature. "I've already made arrangements. I'll ask Doctor Zhang to come over early tomorrow morning. He'll live next door to us during this time and can take care of you at any time."

Chu Mengmeng nodded and tried to force a smile: "Well, I know you have arranged everything, I just..."

Before she finished speaking, there was a slight noise outside the window, as if something was flying over the roof. Xiao Yichen's expression froze, and he sat up suddenly, whispering, "Stay here and don't move. I'll go take a look."

He gently put Chu Mengmeng down, picked up the long sword on the bedside, walked to the window quietly, and pushed it open. However, there was nothing outside the window except the cold moonlight and the swaying shadows of the trees.

Was he too nervous? Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, and his doubts grew even stronger. At this moment, he keenly noticed that something seemed to be hidden behind a big tree not far away. That thing was hidden very well, and if it weren't for his keen five senses, he wouldn't be able to detect it at all.

He closed the window calmly, turned around and said to Chu Mengmeng, "I'll be back soon, please close the doors and windows, and don't come out no matter what noise you hear."

Although Chu Mengmeng didn't know what happened, she believed in Xiao Yichen's judgment. She nodded, watched Xiao Yichen leave the room, then quickly got up, closed the doors and windows tightly, and activated the defensive formation in the room.

Xiao Yichen, holding a long sword in his hand, quietly came to the back of the big tree, and saw a black shadow flash by and disappear into the night. He chased after it without hesitation, and his figure quickly disappeared in the intricate streets.

In the room, Chu Mengmeng waited anxiously, listening to the whistling wind outside the window, as if fate was whispering in her ear, foreshadowing the coming storm. She tightly grasped the amulet in her hand, silently praying in her heart for Xiao Yichen's safe return.

At the same time, on the other side of the town, Xiao Yichen's parents also noticed that something was wrong with their son. They exchanged worried looks with each other and decided to go and see what had happened early tomorrow morning.

The next morning, Xiao's father and mother came to Xiao Yichen's shop early. They noticed the dark circles under their son's eyes and his undisguised fatigue, and became more convinced that something must have happened last night.

"Yi Chen, did something happen last night?" Xiao's mother asked worriedly, "You look very tired, is it Mengmeng..."

Xiao Yichen didn't want to worry his parents, so he smiled casually and said, "It's okay. I'm just worried about Mengmeng. She's almost due, and I'm a little nervous."

Father Xiao was experienced and saw through his son's disguise at a glance, but he did not expose him. He just patted his shoulder and said earnestly: "Don't worry about your affairs. Your mother and I are here. We will take good care of Mengmeng."

Xiao Yichen looked at his parents with gratitude. He knew that he had to find out the truth as soon as possible in order to protect his family. He welcomed his parents into the house, gave them a few simple instructions, and then hurriedly left the store.

Xiao's father and mother looked at their son's departing back, their hearts filled with worry. They knew that a new storm was coming towards them.

A few days later, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing. Accompanied by Xiao's mother, Chu Mengmeng went to the town market to buy some baby products. The streets were bustling with people coming and going, and the sounds of hawking were endless. Chu Mengmeng's mood gradually relaxed.

"Mengmeng, what do you think of that little dress? It's so cute!" Xiao's mother said with a smile, pointing to a little pink dress in a store.

Chu Mengmeng also thought that the little dress was cute, so she smiled and nodded: "Yeah, it's cute, let's go take a look."

The two walked into the store and were about to choose clothes when suddenly a dangerous aura attacked from behind. Chu Mengmeng was startled, and before she could react, someone covered her mouth and nose from behind and forcibly dragged her into the alley behind the store.

"Um... Um..." Chu Mengmeng struggled desperately, but to no avail. Xiao's mother was also shocked by this sudden change. She shouted for help, but was knocked unconscious by another black shadow.

"Don't waste your energy, just follow us obediently!" A cold voice sounded in Chu Mengmeng's ears.

Chu Mengmeng was filled with fear. She didn't know who these people were or why they wanted to arrest her, but she knew that she couldn't just sit there and wait for death. She tried to stay calm and tried to find a chance to escape.

At this moment, a sharp sword flashed, carrying the force of thunder and lightning, and attacked the men in black. Seeing this, the men in black had to let go of Chu Mengmeng and dodge.

"Mengmeng, are you okay?" A familiar voice came. Chu Mengmeng looked up and saw Xiao Yichen holding a sword, blocking in front of her, staring at the men in black with cold eyes.

"Yi Chen!" Chu Mengmeng cried with joy, and a huge weight was finally lifted off her shoulders.

"Take mom away from here first, and leave this to me." Xiao Yichen said without turning his head, his tone full of unquestionable firmness.

Chu Mengmeng knew that staying here would only drag down Xiao Yichen, so she nodded, helped the unconscious Xiao's mother up, and quickly left the alley.

After Xiao Yichen watched them leave, he turned around, glanced sharply at the men in black, and said coldly: "Tell me, who sent you here?"

The men in black didn't say anything, but just exchanged glances, then waved their weapons and attacked Xiao Yichen. Xiao Yichen was not afraid at all, and waved his sword to fight back. For a moment, the alley was filled with swords and sabers, and murderous aura.

In the end, the black-clad men were outnumbered and fell in a pool of blood. Xiao Yichen walked up to the last black-clad man, put the tip of his sword against his throat, and asked coldly, "Tell me, who are you? Why did you capture my wife?"

The man in black sneered and suddenly bit the poison hidden in his teeth, killing him instantly.

Xiao Yichen looked at the black-clothed man's eyes, his heart filled with doubt and uneasiness. He knew that this was just the beginning of a bigger conspiracy...

 Chu Xiao Chuan: New Challenges (Continued)

Xiao Yichen frowned, the resoluteness of the man in black before his death made him realize that this matter was far more complicated than he had imagined. He carefully searched the body of the man in black, but found no valuable clues except for a few ordinary weapons.

"Who is behind all this?" Xiao Yichen clenched his fists, his heart full of doubts and anger. He couldn't tolerate his family being dragged into danger again and again.

Back at the store, Xiao Yichen suppressed his inner anxiety and comforted his frightened mother and wife. He downplayed the attack by the men in black, saying that they were just hooligans and had been sent away by him.

In the dead of night, Xiao Yichen came to the study alone, lit a candle, spread out a map, and carefully studied the series of recent events. He knew that if he wanted to protect his family, he had to take the initiative and nip the threat in the bud.

After several days of investigation, Xiao Yichen discovered that those men in black came from a mysterious organization called "Shadow". This organization had been severely damaged by the Xiao family a few years ago and disappeared for a while. Unexpectedly, it has revived now, and its target seems to be him and his family.

What made Xiao Yichen even more uneasy was that there seemed to be a bigger force hidden behind the "Shadow" organization, and this force was related to a mysterious businessman. This businessman was low-key and rarely showed up in public, but he had great influence in both the black and white worlds. It was said that even the City Lord's Mansion had to give him some respect.

"It seems that if we want to completely get rid of the 'Shadow' organization, we must first find this mysterious businessman." A gleam of light flashed in Xiao Yichen's eyes. He has made up his mind to confront this mysterious businessman head-on and completely smash all their conspiracies.

He began to secretly investigate the identity and background of the mysterious businessman and tried to find his weaknesses. At the same time, he also strengthened the protection of his family and shop, knowing that the "Shadow" organization was likely to launch another attack.

A few days later, Xiao Yichen finally found the whereabouts of the mysterious businessman. He sneaked into a luxurious restaurant in the city under a pseudonym, which was one of the businesses of the mysterious businessman.

As night fell, the restaurant was brightly lit, and guests gathered, well-dressed, toasting, a prosperous scene. Xiao Yichen disguised himself as an ordinary businessman, sitting in a corner, observing the surrounding situation calmly.

Finally, surrounded by the crowd, a tall, stern-looking middle-aged man appeared in the restaurant lobby. He was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with an extraordinary demeanor, and his every move revealed the majesty of a superior.

"Is he the mysterious businessman?" Xiao Yichen thought to himself. He knew that his competition with the mysterious businessman had just begun...

Meanwhile, Chu Mengmeng was waiting for the birth of her baby under the careful care of her father and mother. She believed that Xiao Yichen would be able to resolve this crisis and create a safe and peaceful living environment for her and her unborn child.

Chu Mengmeng gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, with a maternal glow on her face. Outside the window, the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were fragrant. Everything was so peaceful and harmonious.

"Mengmeng, what are you daydreaming about again?" Mother Xiao walked into the room with a bowl of steaming chicken soup, smiling.

"Mom, I'm thinking about what will happen after the baby is born." Chu Mengmeng took the chicken soup and smiled sweetly, "Do you think he will be more like Yichen or me?"

"You'll know this child as soon as he's born." Mother Xiao touched Chu Mengmeng's head lovingly, "But, I think, whether he looks like you or Yi Chen, this child will definitely be a promising person in the future."

"Mom, what are you talking about!" Chu Mengmeng said coquettishly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Mother is telling the truth." Xiao's mother said with a smile, "Look at you, you are becoming more and more virtuous. Yi Chen is so lucky to have a wife like you."

"Mom, please stop praising me. I feel embarrassed." Chu Mengmeng lowered her head, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

"By the way, where is Yi Chen? Why can't I see him?" Xiao's mother looked around and asked.

"He said that the shop will receive a new batch of goods today, so he left early in the morning." Chu Mengmeng explained, "Mom, don't worry, Yi Chen has always been cautious in doing things, nothing will happen."

Mother Xiao sighed and said, "This child has worked hard too. Since marrying you, he has worked even harder and wants to give you the best in everything."

"Mom, I know Yi Chen is doing this for the good of me and the child, but..." Chu Mengmeng hesitated, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

Mother Xiao held Chu Mengmeng's hand and comforted her: "Mom knows what you are worried about, but you have to trust Yi Chen. He will be able to handle everything and protect the safety of you and the child."

"Well, I believe him." Chu Mengmeng nodded, her eyes full of determination.

As night falls, every household in the town lights up their lights, and the warm lights dispel the chill of the night.

However, in a forest not far from the town, there was a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

Xiao Yichen was dressed in black, holding a long sword, and staring at the figure opposite with sharp eyes.

"You're finally here." A deep voice sounded, with a hint of teasing in the tone.

"You knew I would come?" Xiao Yichen said coldly.

"Of course, I've been waiting for you." The figure slowly walked out of the shadows, revealing a sharp-edged face. "After all, what happened between us is not over yet."

Under the moonlight, the figure's face appeared particularly clear. It was the mysterious businessman.

"Today, let's put an end to all our grudges." Xiao Yichen tightly gripped the hilt of the sword in his hand, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

A war is about to break out...