Chapter 5

She kept her head lowered

She was awakened afterwards

He is very patient, simply gazing at her from a distance

She was lying on a large bed, with warm sunlight streaming in from outside. She did not take the time to appreciate the spaciousness of the room, but instead reveled in the brightness of the sunlight

Xu Huicheng found a sheltered corner to stand in, occasionally rubbing her cold thighs with both hands

Apart from waking up and seeing Qiao Ling once, she only saw the servants who brought medicine and food at other times. She did not inquire about the details of this villa from the servants, as she was merely a transient guest

Due to Qiao Ling's influence, Xu Huicheng was able to rest for another day in this villa. She had no mood to wander around, only to sleep

The clothing of other women is equipped for warmth. Xu Huicheng is becoming increasingly desperate over these three days; she even prays that Qiao Ling, who is surrounded by women, will forget about her.

The original memories gradually returned, and she closed her eyes again. A wave of chaotic thoughts, combined with physical fatigue, soon caused her to fall into a deep sleep once more

Zhong Ding could not be bothered to look at the swimming pool any longer and casually replied, "It depends on her fortune."

Xu Huicheng did not have the time to comprehend his words before he pushed her down

I at least have to win back my car. However, Qiao Ling's tone does not indicate that she is particularly concerned about that car

"It hasn't even been thirty seconds yet," the man timing on the shore said with dissatisfaction

In the haze, Xu Huicheng saw a glimmer of sunlight. Moreover, her body felt very warm. She thought to herself that she had truly arrived in paradise. She took a deep breath and then slowly opened her eyes

The woman opened her eyes wide in panic

She was in a state of panic, struggling wildly with the books, as wave after wave of water poured into her mouth. The water in the pool was very cold, numbing her nerves and slowing her reactions significantly

"Do you not remember her?" Qiao Ling raised her eyebrows and put her arm around Xu Huicheng's shoulders, "This is a one-and-a-half-minute lady"

This man is not Mr. Warmth. He merely resembles him. Mr. Warmth exudes a gentle warmth akin to the morning sun, while Zhong Ding's temperament is excessively flamboyant.

The woman's smile remains, yet there is a sense of resistance in her eyes

She vaguely heard someone speaking, and then, with great difficulty, opened her eyes to see the man she did not want to meet, Qiao Ling

He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "The game will start soon, you have to win for me."

"You are truly obedient." Zhong Ding gently rubbed her face and then kissed her forehead, "Only by being obedient will there be rewards."

The torrents of water surged towards her, and her tears mingled with it

She casually asked, "What game?"

You had a high fever and slept for two days

The first thing she did upon returning home was to check online whether the 200,000 from Qiao Ling had been credited.

Qiao Ling, however, appeared quite pleased, "If you do not wake up soon, the bell will surely drive people away."

After he finished the phone call, he withdrew his finger, which was covered in glistening liquid. While wiping it on the woman's clothes, he laughed and said, "Make sure to win me a good game later, and I will take good care of you from now on"

Zhong Ding smiled again and said, "I said, go down."

The woman had already been frightened pale by the scene just now, and after hearing these words, she remained unable to move.

Fortunately, although Qiao Ling has violent tendencies, he is nonetheless trustworthy when it comes to financial matters

At around 11 o'clock, a man standing by the pool clapped his hands and said, "Let's get started!" Then he pushed his female companion into the water.

Qiao Ling stepped forward, staring at the commotion in the pool, furrowing her brow, "Will someone die?"

At this gathering, one after another, other men and women entered. Qiao Ling left Xu Huicheng aside and was affectionate with other beautiful women. Although he brought Xu Huicheng along, her type was not to his liking.

Zhong Ding turned his head to wave at his former partner and said softly, "Go down and see if there is still hope for her"

"I really can't stand being refused," he said, gently pulling her to the edge of the pool, smoothing her clothes, "Don't be afraid, swimming is the easiest thing."

It is good. At this moment, Xu Huicheng was reluctant to part from his warm palm

Xu Huicheng sensed that the two were involved in a gambling game, and her emotions were already in disarray. Perhaps Qiao Ling had been supporting her for three days, which was related to the games played by such wealthy individuals, and the nature of these games was likely to be of a malicious kind

At this moment, Xu Huicheng seemed to have forgotten the cold, standing upright and watching Zhong Ding walk towards her. However, as he drew closer to her, she felt a sense of disappointment.

The expression on that woman's face, Xu Huicheng was very familiar with, was one of feigned submissiveness

Qiao Ling scoffed at Zhong Ding, then turned to Xu Huicheng, "Did you hear that? If you don't go down, I might not be able to speak properly."

Xu Huicheng murmured, "Thank you. But today I ... ... "

Qiao Ling glanced at Zhong Ding and said, "You will know when the time comes."

He leaned against the armchair, chatting on the phone, one hand hidden beneath the skirt of the woman beside him

Xu Huicheng looked at the balance on the card and smiled shyly

The people around followed Qiao Ling's gaze, thus she became the center of attention

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ding grasped her arm and smiled warmly, "Do you want to learn how to swim? I can teach you"

She stood under the dim light, and from this angle, her features were not clearly discernible. He then averted his gaze, his fingers still lingering in the intimate area of the woman beside him

Zhong Ding glanced at her and then looked away, a smile forming as he turned to Qiao Ling, "Is this the candidate you were looking for?"

"Qiao Ling, what are you making such a noise about?" Zhong Dingheng remarked.

Xu Huicheng smiled faintly. It can be considered a blessing in disguise, as all the suffering of three days was endured in just one night

"No, Mr. Qiao, I really cannot..."

She had to put on a smile and sit down beside him

Her phone was ruined in that pool, and she is currently unable to contact anyone at the club, so she took a taxi home

She desperately clung to Xu Huicheng's body, trying to swim upstream, but her strength was insufficient. She was also afraid that if Xu Huicheng were to die like this, those young masters might even accuse her of being the murderer.

The entire square fell silent in an instant. Everyone watched as the poor woman floundered, and then sank down.

Zhong Ding was still smiling, yet it sent chills down her spine

She shook her head repeatedly and pleaded, "I am not lying, I really cannot swim"

She stared blankly at a point in front of her, her mind swirling with countless thoughts. When she returned to reality, she blinked and saw Zhong Ding.

Zhong Ding looked deeply into the pool, then glanced at his watch and smiled, "It has been one minute." He then raised his hand to signal the servant waiting nearby to go down.

This pool is a deep water pool

The woman did not surface, but rather remained submerged at the bottom of the water. When she finally emerged, her entire face was tinged with purple, and she gasped for air.

He tilted her chin, gazing at her as if entranced, "Look, how beautiful these eyes are, the true emotions are all there"

He pressed her eyelid with his thumb, and the smile at the corner of his mouth grew increasingly sinister, "So beautiful, I truly wish to dig them out at such a beautiful moment"

The woman pushed him hard in fear, "Mr. Zhong, please..."

"Mr. Zhong, please don't." She suppressed the fear in her heart and obediently nestled against his chest, "I will let you win."

It's nothing, the girl is being disobedient

Xu Huicheng has always been striving to be a good person. She wishes to accumulate virtue for herself, hoping that in her next life, she will have a better existence.

She was startled and quickly ran over to jump into the water

Qiao Ling pushed aside the original beauty and took Xu Huicheng's hand. He felt the coldness of her palm, so he wrapped both of his hands around hers, "So cold?"

As time passed, she gradually lost control over her body's movements; her stiffened soles ached, and then she sank down, maintaining a twisted, cramping posture

She furrowed her brows

At first glance, Zhong Ding appears to be much more normal than Qiao Ling; at least his woman is not battered and bruised. However, for some reason, Xu Huicheng feels that Zhong Ding is even more terrifying than Qiao Ling.

It is not paradise

As soon as Xu Huicheng opened her mouth, her throat felt dry and uncomfortable

Xu Huicheng understood what the game was, but her ability to hold her breath did not mean she could dive. She did not know how to swim at all. Her outward smile could no longer be maintained as she anxiously explained to Qiao Ling, "Mr. Qiao, I can't do it, I don't know how to swim."

Xu Huicheng felt something unusual, raised her head, and was momentarily stunned. Once she regained her composure, she turned her gaze towards Qiao Ling

Zhong Ding lightly hummed. "We shall wait and see"

Xu Huicheng shivered at the gaze and could only lower her head to avoid it. She huddled there, wishing that no one would notice her. Those men and women, some dressed elegantly, but their actions were rather trivial.

His expression softened, and his tone was almost indulgent, "What do you want me to do? Should I first dig out your left eye or your right eye?"

She looked at him, waiting for his decision

When Xu Huicheng left the villa, she walked for a long distance before finally exiting the affluent area

She cannot clearly express whether she feels disappointment or relief

He smiled and waved

Xu Huicheng does not remember the appearances of her customers very well. However, after a transaction, once payment is made, no one owes anything to anyone. Yet, she still has an impression of that warm gentleman

Qiao Ling squinted her eyes and said, "Don't make excuses for me at this time."

He still has a charming smile. "I will pay you the 200,000 as promised. You, who do not know how to swim, have spent more time in the pool than anyone else. Therefore, we have won."

Zhong Ding felt something and suddenly turned his gaze towards her direction

Zhong Ding displayed a very gloating demeanor, "Simply put, just send me another car."

Through the pond's water, she seemed to still see Zhong Ding's smile

This is truly earned at the cost of one's life

Qiao Ling caught sight of this scene and suddenly recalled the gambling match. He looked around and discovered Xu Huicheng, who was shivering from the cold, hiding in the corner.