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

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the bluestone road, making Chu Mengmeng's figure particularly slender. She carried a basket of vegetables, walked briskly, and had a faint smile on her lips, obviously in a good mood. Today, Xiao Yichen developed a new kind of pastry, saying that he wanted to give the children a surprise. Her mind was now full of the surprised expressions of the twins, and she wished she could grow wings and fly home.

"Strange..." When she reached the alley in front of her house, Chu Mengmeng paused and frowned slightly. Under the old locust tree at the entrance of the alley, a figure flashed by, as if deliberately avoiding her sight.

Who is it? Chu Mengmeng's heart was filled with alarm, and her hand holding the basket tightened unconsciously. This alley was the only way home, and usually few people passed by, let alone at this time.

She continued walking forward calmly, but she kept an eye on the old locust tree. The man seemed to have noticed her vigilance and never showed up again, as if it was really just her illusion.

Chu Mengmeng became more suspicious and quickened her pace. Only when the door of her home appeared in front of her did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Mom, you're back!"

"Daddy made sweet-scented osmanthus cake. It smells so good!"

The cheerful voices of the two little guys came like silver bells, instantly dispelling the haze in Chu Mengmeng's heart. She walked into the yard with a smile and put the vegetable basket on the stone table.

"Why did you come back so late? Was something delaying you in the shop?" Xiao Yichen walked out of the house holding a cup of tea. Seeing Chu Mengmeng looked strange, he asked with concern.

Chu Mengmeng shook her head. Not wanting to make Xiao Yichen worry, she changed the subject: "Nothing. I just met Aunt Zhang on the way back and chatted with her for a few more words."

Xiao Yichen looked at Chu Mengmeng's flashing eyes, his eyebrows slightly frowned. He knew that Chu Mengmeng was hiding something from him, but he did not ask, but just gently held her hand and said softly: "Whatever happens, we will face it together."

It was late at night, and the children had already fallen asleep, but Chu Mengmeng tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. The dark shadow at the alley entrance during the day lingered in her mind, and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness enveloped her.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Yichen, who was beside her, noticed her uneasiness and asked softly.

"Nothing..." Chu Mengmeng shook her head and finally didn't tell what happened during the day. She didn't want to make Xiao Yichen worry, and she didn't want to destroy this hard-earned peaceful life. However, what she didn't know was that the real crisis had just begun...

That night, a dark shadow quietly sneaked into Chu Mengmeng's house, left a neatly folded note on the stone table in the yard, and then disappeared into the night, as if it had never appeared...

 Undercurrent

The morning light shone through the window, spreading warmth into the room. Chu Mengmeng, however, had not slept all night, her eyes bloodshot. She tightly grasped the note that appeared on the stone table last night, her fingertips turning white.

The note only said one sentence: "Leave here, or you will suffer the consequences."

These few short words were like a sharp blade that stabbed Chu Mengmeng's heart. Who was it? Why did they warn them to leave? Did they accidentally get involved in some dangerous incident?

A series of questions swirled in Chu Mengmeng's mind, making her feel confused.

"Mengmeng, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Xiao Yichen walked into the room with breakfast and saw Chu Mengmeng's pale face. He asked worriedly.

Chu Mengmeng forced a smile and shook her head: "It's okay, I just didn't sleep well last night."

She stuffed the note into her sleeve to hide the panic in her eyes. She couldn't tell Xiao Yichen yet, she didn't want him to worry, and she didn't want him to be involved in this unknown danger.

However, the development of things was beyond Chu Mengmeng's expectations.

The mysterious man seemed determined to get them to leave, and he kept appearing in their lives, leaving cryptic messages behind. Sometimes it was a note with a warning, sometimes it was a stone with strange symbols engraved on it, and once, when Chu Mengmeng was preparing lunch for the children, she actually found a dead crow in the rice jar!

Chu Mengmeng suppressed her fear and kept all these things secret. She knew that if Xiao Yichen knew about it, he would investigate it desperately, which would bring greater danger.

It was late at night and Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were lying side by side on the bed.

"Yi Chen, tell me... are we really safe?" Chu Mengmeng finally couldn't help it and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Yichen held her in his arms, gently stroked her long hair, and said softly: "Don't worry, I will protect you and the children."

"But..." Chu Mengmeng wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xiao Yichen.

"I know what you're worried about," Xiao Yichen's tone became serious, "I've already started investigating, and I believe there will be results soon."

In fact, Xiao Yichen had been secretly investigating the identity of the mysterious man during this period, but he found nothing. The other party acted cautiously and did not leave any clues, as if he appeared out of thin air and disappeared out of thin air.

This made Xiao Yichen feel increasingly uneasy, and he realized that they might have been caught up in a very dangerous vortex.

Just then, the door of the room was gently pushed open, and two small figures walked in.

"Daddy, Mommy, we want to sleep with you." Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao rubbed their sleepy eyes and said in a baby voice.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes. The twins were always well-behaved and sensible, and rarely came to disturb them at this time.

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?" Chu Mengmeng hugged the two children in her arms and asked softly.

Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao shook their heads, with a solemnity on their faces that was inconsistent with their age.

"Dad, Mom, did you have a fight?" Xiao Yao raised her little face and asked timidly, "We heard you talking."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were shocked. They didn't expect that the children had already noticed that the atmosphere at home was not right.

"No, we didn't quarrel." Xiao Yichen quickly denied, "We were just talking about something."

"Really?" Xiao Xiao looked at them doubtfully.

"Of course it's true," Chu Mengmeng smiled and kissed Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao on the cheek, "It's getting late, go to bed."

The two children closed their eyes obediently, but Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen could feel that their little hands were tightly grasping the corners of their clothes, as if seeking a sense of security.

The night grew darker and the room was completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects outside the window.

At this moment, Chu Mengmeng suddenly felt something gently falling on her face...

Chu Mengmeng felt a gentle touch on her face, like a feather. She opened her eyes suddenly, and with the faint moonlight outside the window, she saw Xiao Yao's enlarged little face. She was holding her handkerchief and gently wiping the corners of Chu Mengmeng's eyes.

"Mom, don't cry. My brother and I will protect you." Xiao Yao said in a baby voice, but her tone was extremely serious.

Chu Mengmeng felt warm in her heart, she hugged Xiao Yao into her arms and kissed her little face, "Mom, you didn't cry, it was the sand that blinded you."

Xiao Xiao, who was standing by, also climbed onto the bed, patted Chu Mengmeng's back gently with her little hands, and comforted her in a serious manner: "Don't be afraid, mom, we are here with daddy."

The two children's sensible appearance made Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen feel mixed emotions. They wanted to conceal the danger so as not to worry the children, but they didn't expect that they were so sensitive and noticed their parents' uneasiness.

"Good children, Daddy and Mommy are fine, don't worry." Xiao Yichen hugged the children back into his arms, his tone gentle but firm.

In order not to worry the children and for the safety of their family, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen decided to strengthen the security measures at home. They reinforced the courtyard wall, installed surveillance cameras, and raised several ferocious wolfhounds in the yard.

During the day, Xiao Yichen ran the shop as usual, but he was always keeping an eye on the surroundings. Chu Mengmeng was at home taking care of the children while secretly observing the movements of the mysterious man.

They found that the mysterious man seemed to be very regular, appearing every three days and leaving some warning messages. The time and place of each appearance were not fixed, but he would choose when Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were alone.

"It seems that the other party came prepared, and their goal is very clear, which is to make us leave here." Xiao Yichen frowned as he watched the black shadow flash by in the surveillance video.

"But why should we leave? This is our home." Chu Mengmeng asked puzzledly.

"Since the other party dares to do this, they must have something to rely on." Xiao Yichen's tone was solemn, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must find out the other party's identity and purpose."

In order to lure the snake out of its hole, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen decided to play along and pretend to be ready to leave. They began to pack their luggage and revealed the news to several familiar neighbors.

Just when they thought they had mastered the mysterious man's pattern and were ready to catch him the next time he appeared, a sudden attack caught them off guard...

Late at night, a loud noise broke the silence and Chu Mengmeng woke up suddenly. Before she could react, Xiao Yichen had already turned over and protected her under him.

"Protect the children!"

"boom--"

A loud bang exploded in the silent night, and the window glass shattered instantly, with the flying fragments reflecting a cold light under the moonlight. Chu Mengmeng woke up from her sleep, and before she could react, Xiao Yichen turned over and pressed her under him. His body tightly protected her, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood.

"Protect the children!" Xiao Yichen growled, his voice full of suppressed tension.

Chu Mengmeng realized what had happened, her heart suddenly shrank, and cold sweat instantly soaked her back. She hurriedly turned her head to look at the other side of the bed. Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao had been awakened. The two children had their big frightened eyes open, their little faces were pale, and they snuggled together tightly.

"Don't be afraid, Daddy and Mommy are here." Chu Mengmeng suppressed the fear in her heart and tried to force a smile, trying to comfort the two frightened children.

However, before she could finish her words, another loud noise was heard. This time, it was the sound of the door being violently slammed open, wood chips flying everywhere, and a tall black shadow rushed in with the night wind.

"Who is it?!" Xiao Yichen stood up suddenly, protecting Chu Mengmeng and the children behind him, staring at the dark shadow at the door with sharp eyes and a cold tone.

The black shadow did not speak, but just sneered. Under the moonlight, a cold light flashed in his hand, and a shining dagger stabbed straight at Xiao Yichen.

Xiao Yichen was prepared and dodged to the side. The dagger passed by his arm. Although it did not hit his vital parts, it tore his clothes and left a bloody mark.

"Daddy!" When Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yao saw Xiao Yichen injured, they immediately cried out, their voices filled with fear and worry.

"Don't come over here!" Chu Mengmeng hugged the two children tightly in her arms, her voice trembling, but she still pretended to be calm, "Who are you? What do you want to do?"

The black shadow ignored Chu Mengmeng's question. He seemed to be very interested in something on Xiao Yichen's body. He attacked quickly and fiercely, and each move was fatal. Although Xiao Yichen was quite skilled, two fists could not defeat four hands after all, not to mention that he had to protect Chu Mengmeng and the children, so he gradually fell behind.

"Ah——" Chu Mengmeng screamed. It turned out that the black shadow took advantage of Xiao Yichen's unpreparedness and turned its target to her. The sharp dagger cut through the clothes on her arm, leaving a blood mark.

“Meng Meng!” Xiao Yichen’s eyes were red with anger. He pushed the shadow away and protected Chu Meng Meng behind him. His voice was icy cold, “If you dare to touch her, I promise you will regret coming into this world!”

The shadow seemed to be frightened by the fierceness in Xiao Yichen's eyes. He took a step back and laughed coldly: "Xiao Yichen, how long do you think you can protect them?"

Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden sound of chaotic footsteps outside the door, and then several dark shadows rushed in and surrounded Xiao Yichen...