Chapter 10, without my consent, you shall not leave my side 1

Once, Zhuo Lieyang sat at the dining table, feeling very pleased as he enjoyed the dinner she had prepared for him. He picked up his chopsticks and elegantly brought a piece of fish-flavored eggplant to his mouth, but in the next moment—

The curtains on both sides were wildly fluttering in the wind

Zhuo Lieyang did not say anything further, but turned his head in extreme anger and said to the male attendant beside him: "Go bring Anas out!"

Xi Zhiyan cried out in shock, the friction between his back and the ground brought a myriad of sharp pains, as if being pierced by countless fine needles, a pain that was utterly unbearable

She stared at him intently

His cold and icy silhouette grew increasingly distant from Ji Shuqing, yet the fear within her heart intensified. She fixed her gaze on his back, her feet seemingly enchanted, uncontrollably moving forward as she hurriedly followed him

Zhuo Lieyang crouched down to meet Anas at eye level, gently raising his arm to stroke its fur. Long eyelashes fluttered softly as he couldn't help but murmur, "Anas, have I made a mistake?"

Ji Shuqing nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it is him! Where is he? Take me to see him quickly!"

He still did not express his protest against the excessively salty vegetables

Ji Shuqing let out a cold laugh and stared at him coldly, saying, "How could it be useless? I want to stay by his side always. As long as he lives, I live. If he dies, I will follow him. Do people like you understand what it means to be bound by life and death?"

Is that so? What about me? Am I really the worst person to you? Zhuo Lieyang asked, striving to suppress the emotions within.

The maid replied without a moment's hesitation: "He was sent for emergency treatment yesterday and has long since left here. The young master instructed that you should rest well when you wake up and not go anywhere."

From then on, no one in the carriage spoke again during the journey

Qingqing

He simply gazed at her, staring deeply as if a century had passed, before finally speaking: "Therefore, I must hold you tightly by my side."

Is it not? Is it?

Thus, she quickly thought of Zhi Yan, who would always appear in a divine manner during her most helpless moments

Ji Shuqing noticed his discomfort, and a glimmer of cunning flashed in her eyes. She immediately took the initiative to pick up a piece of green vegetable and placed it in his bowl, saying thoughtfully: "Eat more vegetables, a lighter diet is good for your stomach"

Are you very proud

She merely gazed at him, hoping to find a trace of familiarity within him, yet all she saw was his familiar face, devoid of any warm light in his eyes, and his lips bore no gentle curve

The Tibetan mastiff looked up at him, its tongue slightly out, wearing a silly expression.

Ji Shuqing let out a cold scoff, turning her face away to avoid his hand, and then glared at him with furrowed brows: "You must be dreaming! Unless you bind all my limbs, I will definitely escape at all costs! And I will run far away, preferably never to see you again in this life or the next! That way, I can die with my eyes closed!"

In the days that followed, although Zhuo Lieyang did not bind Ji Shuqing's limbs, allowing her sufficient freedom of movement within the villa, he still restricted her outings, preventing her from leaving the villa, no matter how hard she tried various methods.

She stopped in her tracks, a wave of unease washing over her. Could it be that he has thought of a way to deal with her?

Zhuo Lieyang glanced indifferently at the Tibetan mastiff that had opened its mouth wide and was firmly biting the pant leg of Xi Zhi Yan, a faint arc forming at the corner of his mouth. He said indifferently: "Anas is very perceptive; it knows how to deal with someone who constantly opposes its master"

In the rain, Ji Shuqing and Zhuo Liyang appeared as two individuals who could not coexist. Although the distance between them was merely two meters, it seemed as if there was a profound chasm between those two meters, impossible to bridge

Although Zhuo Lieyang fully understood this principle, he could only lower his head and swallow the vegetables carefully, looking at her with a face full of enthusiasm

She stood still in place, the raindrops condensing on her face, slowly flowing down.

Ji Shuqing's words were like sharp thorns, piercing into Zhuo Lieyang's heart. He struggled to suppress the pain within, and the enchanting smile at the corner of his mouth gradually faded. A glimmer of moisture shone in his eyes as he said: "Do you love him that much? Then could you share just a little bit of that love with me?"

Her heart ached to the utmost, and she was utterly despairing

Xi Zhiyan scoffed disdainfully.

Ji Shuqing was intimidated by his imposing presence, causing her phone to slip from her hand and fall to the ground.

Until the early morning, there were still flashes of lightning and claps of thunder, with wind and rain intertwining, the world remained shrouded in a hazy mist of rain, engulfed in a state of chaos

However, this time, what appeared before her was a boy covered in blood

Flattery without reason is either deceit or theft

She raised her head in fear, looking at the young man in black standing by the bed

How did that struggling self in the glass arrive at this point step by step today

An unprecedented fear surged from the depths of her heart like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing her

If it is true, then the truth must be nearby, it is indeed nearby

Seeing the Tibetan mastiff rushing towards her, Ji Shuqing glared at him and said angrily, "What do you mean by this?"

It seems that a surge of emotions has risen, intricately entangled in my chest, rolling with a mix of bitterness and sweetness

Engaging in the most hurtful actions towards her, yet still expecting her to behave obediently! It is truly absurd!

Ji Shuqing's face instantly turned extremely pale, and in that moment, she almost forgot her heartbeat and breathing, suppressing the fear in her heart as she asked: "Is he seriously injured?"

Soon, the snow-white Tibetan mastiff appeared in front of everyone. Ji Shuqing's expression changed, and she asked in panic, "What do you want to do again?"

Receiving Zhuo Lieyang's incredulous gaze, Ji Shuqing felt an immense sense of satisfaction in her heart. She slightly raised her chin, a triumphant smile blossoming at the corners of her mouth, her eyes sparkling with fragmented bright light, resembling a mischievous little fox that had successfully gotten away with its mischief

Although she still wanted to admire his pained expression, there was a trace of fear in her heart. As she played tricks on him, he might be contemplating how to punish her. Therefore, she must take the opportunity to escape before he reacts.

"Miss Ji, are you awake?" The female servant who had just entered the room saw her sitting on the bed and immediately displayed a look of joy. She walked to the bedside and asked, "Miss Ji, do you feel unwell anywhere? Should I go find a doctor to take a look at you?"

Ji Shuqing continued to serve him a bowl of rib soup, enthusiastically placing it in front of him: "Be sure to drink more soup, it helps to clear the heat."

Zhuo Lieyang coldly scrutinized Xi Zhiyan; his face appeared remarkably calm, yet those deep-set eyes seemed to be surging with waves of turmoil even more intense than a storm!

If it were in the past, she would naturally be overjoyed, but now, the fear in her heart is only growing exponentially

The soundproofing in the bedroom is decent, but Ji Shuqing did not close the window. She got out of bed and walked to the window, allowing the rain that flew in from outside to fall on her.

As soon as she turned around, Zhuo Lieyang called out to her

Zhuo Lieyang coldly stared at her for a while, his thin lips curling into a cold and mocking arc: "I have tried so hard to please you, putting in so much effort just to earn a smile from you... But it turns out, you are still thinking about escaping. So, everything I have done for you is just a joke?"

Upon thinking of this, she jumped out of bed without hesitation, not even taking the time to change her clothes, and quickly ran outside. It was quite strange inside the villa, as there was not a single person present!

With a heart-wrenching scream, Ji Shuqing awoke from her nightmare. She sat on the bed with a pale face, her eyes swirling with terror, her chest rising and falling violently, and her smooth, full forehead glistening with fine beads of sweat

Ji Shuqing's pale face revealed a hint of green. She took a deep breath of cold air, striving to calm the excitement within her heart, her eyes shining with a glacial light: "Take me to see Zhiyan!"

Zhuo Lieyang's reaction, however, appeared unusually calm, with all his emotions concealed deep within his heart

Ji Shuqing glanced at the hand he was holding, then looked at his face, her whole body unable to help but tremble, her lips quivering as she gritted her teeth and said in a trembling voice: "You devil—let go of me!"

The sun during the day is still so bright and dazzling, yet at night, it is such a storm with strong winds and heavy rain. The affairs of the world are truly changeable; what is meant to come will always come

Under his gaze, she did not dare to look away, and could only brace herself to meet his eyes, then mustered the courage to say softly: "Well... actually, I wasn't thinking of running away just now."

Zhuo Lieyang was taken aback for a moment, then turned to look at her, his gaze deep and complex: "Do you think it was I who made them do this?"

Although he vomited in a timely manner, his teeth still felt weak and sore. He estimated that by tomorrow morning, he would definitely be unable to bite into anything with his teeth

"No!" Ji Shuqing exclaimed in terror, as tears streamed uncontrollably down her face

Ji Shuqing was taken aback, repeatedly asking herself in her mind, yet she could never provide a definitive answer

The faint sound resembles a ghostly sigh by the ear, clearly devoid of any emotion, yet it sends chills throughout the body.

Zhuo Lieyang's pupils suddenly constricted fiercely, and he fixedly gazed at her, feeling somewhat breathless. The corners of his thin lips curled slightly, exuding an extreme allure, as he softly said: "Are you sure you have the ability to kill me?"

Isn't it? You deceived me into coming here, forbidding me to leave, and now your people have injured Zhiyan. Isn't that bad enough?" By the end, she almost roared out like a reckless little beast, her voice hoarse and desperate

Zhuo Lieyang exclaimed, and in the second before she was about to fall to the ground, he stretched out his arms and caught her from mid-air. Looking at her, who was unconscious in his embrace, a flash of shock and panic crossed his dark eyes...

Upon seeing this, Ji Shuqing immediately rushed over with concern

A strong sense of fear and shock was infinitely magnified in Ji Shuqing's pupils

Ji Shuqing could not decipher the thoughts in Zhuo Lieyang's mind, but one thing she could be certain of was that he was indeed angry

The storm seems to have not ceased throughout the night

The heart was painfully wrenched.

She was unsure of the truth in her words, but she was very clear that what she said was enough to hurt his heart; the more he hurt, the more pleased she felt inside

Anas immediately exerted all his strength, pulling Xi Zhi Yan as they walked outside

His voice was almost pleading, so humble that it seemed not to belong to him

"You can either come home with me or escape right under my nose; the choice is yours. However, before you decide to flee, you better think carefully about whether you have the ability to do so!" Zhuo Lieyang glanced at her one last time before turning and leaving

Looking at the smile on her face and her proud demeanor, Zhuo Lieyang suddenly felt that no matter how spicy, sour, or salty it was in his mouth, his heart was filled with sweetness

Ji Shuqing's heart seemed to be violently pierced by something

At that moment, Anas seemed unable to endure the continuous screams and the surrounding noise, and suddenly, in a fit of madness, he bit Xi Zhi Yan's leg several times in quick succession

Zhuo Lieyang was momentarily taken aback, as the woman before him wore a pleading expression. The faint glimmer of tears shimmered in her clear eyes. The light in his gaze gradually intensified, as if he had made a resolute decision. His thin lips suddenly curved into a dazzling and enchanting arc: "I’m sorry, I will never let go."

He mechanically stroked Anas's hair, and sorrow and pain inadvertently flowed from his pupils: "But if I don't keep her by my side, I fear I will never have the chance to get close to her again. She is the only light in my life, and I desperately want to grasp this ray of light. Is that wrong?"

Zhuo Lieyang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, the sunlight pouring in from outside elongated his shadow, rendering it very solitary

He is not a person who openly expresses his emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, but the deadly salty flavor makes his brows furrow tighter and tighter

It was only because Zhiyuan was too worried and too anxious about her that she almost revealed the address to him

Zhuo Lieyang said expressionlessly: "He is in the hospital and has not yet woken up; it is of no use for you to go."

After she finished speaking, she let out a "humph" and turned to walk towards the stairs while holding the photograph

If it is so, then she cannot even deceive herself; if it is not so, this young master before her will become angry again

He ignored her anger, extending his long fingers to gently caress the skin on her face, his voice incredibly gentle: "As long as you obediently stay by my side, I will not do anything to harm you"

Ji Shuqing was taken aback, unsure of how to respond

His words seemed to be directed at everyone present, yet they also appeared to be merely a soliloquy.

Although she felt a sense of dread towards Zhuo Lieyang before her, she realized that she did not harbor any hatred for him. On the contrary, his words made her feel an inexplicable discomfort.

While she was in a dilemma, Zhuo Lieyang had already discerned her thoughts. The softness in his eyes turned cold, and he let out a low grunt before turning his head away, no longer looking at her

Stop

Every time he took a step forward, the people on either side would tightly grasp his arms, simultaneously pulling him back with force, as if they were throwing a sandbag, casting him far away

Xi Zhiyan had never endured such an insult; he fiercely waved his arms at the Tibetan mastiff, shouting loudly for it to get away.

She always felt that his calmness and indifference were merely brewing a mad storm

He is like a confused yet stubborn child, disregarding his numerous wounds, stubbornly clinging to that glimmer of light, refusing to retreat even when battered and bruised

Zhuo Lieyang stepped forward and grabbed her arm, furrowing his brows as he asked, "How are you going to find him? Will you be able to find him?"

No matter how I answer, it is always wrong

But what woke her was not the noisy sound of the rain, but rather the faint calling: "Shu'er, where are you? Shu'er, Shu'er..."

For instance, when Zhuo Lieyang punished her by making her cook, she complied obediently and went to the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous dinner, but in almost every dish, she added some special ingredients

Although I do not know how serious the injury is, it must be significant. The voice of the woman still carried a hint of fear, "Anas bit him several times back then; perhaps his leg is no longer usable..."

The fair and handsome face immediately changed color, and his brows furrowed tightly. He could hardly control the urge to spit out all the extremely spicy eggplant in his mouth, but having been raised with good manners since childhood, and with the head chef Ji Shuqing right beside him, he made a concerted effort to endure his discomfort and forced the eggplant down. However, the intense spiciness burned like fire through his internal organs.

The anger in her voice seemed to penetrate through the heavy rain and mist, spreading deep into the layers of clouds

Ah ... ...

Ji Shuqing stared at him in panic, fear surging over her heart like a tide, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. She indignantly said: "Zhuo Lieyang, release Zhiyan immediately! Otherwise, I will truly hate you! I will wish to kill you!"

Ji Shuqing was taken aback, her limbs stiffened, her blood seemed to freeze, as if all the strength and courage within her, everything, was instantly shattered by his few gentle words, leaving her utterly defenseless; she was defeated beyond recovery

She sat on the bed, listening intently; the more she listened, the more real it became. It was not a dream; someone was truly calling her...

"If I say I am willing, can you give me a perfect saying in return?" After she calmly finished this statement, she gazed intently at Zhuo Lieyang, watching as his handsome features gradually stiffened. She continued, "You see, don't you think this is absurd? In fact, what I just said is just as impossible as what you just said. So, Zhuo Lieyang, please—let me go, okay?"

Perhaps her gaze was too intense, as Zhuo Lieyang, who had been pretending to doze with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping over to her

When these three characters surfaced in her mind, every nerve in her body tensed to the utmost. Looking at his handsome yet familiar face, a wave of intense fear and resentment surged forth like a tsunami.

The intense tension and unease caused her to instinctively clench her hands, hold her breath, and walk towards the direction of the sound, allowing the rain to drench her, while she continuously quickened her pace, silently praying in her heart, ... please let there be no trouble, please let there be no trouble ...

He strode angrily towards the person who had just accidentally injured Ji Shuqing, swung his hand, and delivered a resounding slap to his cheek, and said in a deep, furious voice: "What are you doing? Who gave you permission to hurt her?"

At this moment, Xi Zhiyan's gaze shifted away from her and fixed intently on another person, who was Zhuo Leyang, just appearing at the end of the line. He was striding towards this side, with someone holding a black umbrella for him, shielding his body from the rain.

Zhuo Lieyang stared at her in a daze, his pupils flashing with countless complex emotions in an instant. He had originally intended to merely scare them, with no intention of causing real harm. Seeing the situation develop to this extent, he suddenly felt his mind go blank, almost losing his ability to think

She suddenly widened her eyes, and her heart began to race instantly

The atmosphere in the carriage is oppressive to the extreme

Be careful! Zhuo Lieyang hurriedly stepped forward to support her

As her words fell, she realized that she could actually utter such harsh statements, and moreover, it was evident that she had aimed directly at his vulnerable spot and struck with great force

Blood, her entire field of vision was filled with a crimson hue of blood

Sitting beside Zhuo Lieyang, Ji Shuqing felt an almost suffocating sensation. Although he was merely sitting there quietly, with his eyes closed as if he were asleep, she had a strong intuition that he was not asleep at all

In the hazy rain and mist

The male servants of the Zhuo family stood in two rows, arms crossed over their chests, glaring fiercely at the person blocked in their path

She instinctively lifted the blanket off her body and mechanically got out of bed, but her spirits were low, and as soon as her feet touched the ground, she stumbled slightly

She wanted to speak, but her pale lips trembled slightly, only to find that she did not know what to say.

Ji Shuqing stared at him in a daze

However, if you did not understand my meaning earlier, let me remind you once again: without my consent, you shall not leave my side. " Zhuo Lieyang narrowed his eyes, and in that moment, his gaze was as sharp as an icy blade. "Whoever dares to come to your rescue, I will definitely not let him go.

Her complex emotions instantly transformed into oppression and shock, and she stared at him without daring to blink, her clear pupils revealing the panic within her heart

After returning to the villa, Zhuo Lieyang completely treated her as if she were invisible, ignoring her entirely

Seeing him so certain, Ji Shuqing also hesitated a bit. However, when her gaze swept over the scars on Xi Zhi Yan's body, she commanded herself to be resolute and not to be swayed by Zhuo Lieyang's words. Even if he did not instruct those people to act, they were still members of the Zhuo family!

You will know soon! Zhuo Lieyang coldly waved his hand at Anas

He let out a gentle sigh and smiled wryly: "She is truly an impressive girl; it seems she can find all my vulnerabilities and easily wound me. Is this what I deserve? However, no matter how much she hates me, I do not wish to let her go. Compared to becoming strangers in the future, I would rather she hate me; at least, I still occupy a place in her heart"

Just as Shi Qing turned around in the right season, Zhuo Lieyang was already standing behind her, handing her a stack of photos. She looked at him with confusion for a moment before taking the photos from his hand

He held a mobile phone in his hand, a hint of fatigue etched on his brow. After listening to the other party's detailed explanation, he nodded and said in a deep voice: "Use the best medicine and equipment, and make sure to treat him well, leaving no scars! Alright, that's it. Inform me of any new developments."

She never expected that her malicious words would elicit such a response from him. She would have preferred him to retaliate with harsh words, or to speak selfishly and as if it were all perfectly natural. However, she was afraid of his humility, as it made her momentarily misinterpret—

Be cautious of the words spoken!

"You have quite the audacity! Don't you know who she is? Do you no longer want those eyes of yours?" Zhuo Lieyang looked at him coldly, still wanting to reprimand him, but Ji Shuqing, nestled in Xi Zhiyan's embrace, could no longer bear it. She turned around and glared at him fiercely, her gaze icy and sharp: "Zhuo Lieyang! That's enough! Stop pretending to be sincere!"

She always feels that things will not end so simply

She stood anxiously in an unknown place, looking around in panic, hoping to find a clean, sunlit path that would allow her to escape this terrifying location

To speak the truth

In the midst of the storm, Zhuo Lieyang's thin lips suddenly curled into a cold arc, revealing an extraordinarily seductive beauty. He said softly, "Ji Shuqing, can you not be a bit fair to me? You only see the wounds on him, but cannot perceive the pain in my heart? In your eyes, do I truly have no redeeming qualities at all?"

She looked at him with a pale face

Anas stuck out his tongue; although he was listening to him attentively, he could not provide him with any answers

Zhuo Lieyang took the bowl from her hands, glanced at the soup inside, and after having learned from past experiences, he took a small sip only after a long period of mental preparation

Ji Shuqing endured the pain from the blow to her back, raised her head, and let the rainwater flow down her face. Looking at Xi Zhiyan in front of her, she felt an indescribable sadness in her heart and choked out, "Then why are you standing here letting them bully you? Are you foolish? Why don't you escape? Zhiyan, you big fool!"

Ji Shuqing awoke from a nightmare

Her repeated escapes naturally provoked strong displeasure from Zhuo Lieyang, but in the end, he only imposed a minor punishment on her, such as making her cook, or holding her down for a passionate kiss

Ji Shuqing was secretly taken aback

"Stop talking nonsense! I don't want to hear anything! I want to take him away right now, leave this place!" she said resolutely

Knowing that Zhuo Lieyang was in a bad mood, the driver in the driver's seat did not dare to speak, focusing solely on driving the entire way, while Ji Shuqing, on the other hand, could not calm her emotions.

Climbing over the wall, hiding in the trunk of Zhuo Lieyang's special vehicle, attempting to disguise herself among the female staff to sneak out... However, each attempt ended in failure

She could not bring herself to curse, but the intense emotions suppressed in her heart were nearly suffocating her. A voice in her mind told her that she could not stay here; she had to leave immediately!

What are you doing? Stop it right now

Upon realizing who had fallen into his arms after enduring that blow, Xi Zhiyan's eyes were instantly filled with a mix of surprise and joy. However, after a moment, he furrowed his brows again, and his hoarse voice revealed a deep sense of heartache: "Silly Shu'er, why did you come running over?"

Her emotions were extremely complex; God knows how much she wanted to escape, how desperately she wished to distance herself from him. Yet, she did not dare to do so. She could only follow behind him, like a frightened little animal, always maintaining a state of caution to guard against the sudden onset of danger

"No matter what, Anas is your pet, and you instructed it to deal with Zhiyan!" Ji Shuqing was extremely furious, her agitation growing with each word, her eyelashes trembling uncontrollably, every quivering sound laden with deep hatred. "You are a demon! If anything happens to Zhiyan, Zhuo Liyang, I will definitely kill you!"

At last, the figure reflected in her pupils slowly, slowly fell into the abyss of ten thousand fathoms

Ji Shuqing was momentarily taken aback

He loves her to the depths of his being

At this moment, one of the male attendants, seeing that he was unwilling to give up and was struggling fiercely, seemed somewhat angry and impatient. He suddenly raised his strong arm, intending to strike him hard with his elbow, to knock him unconscious and then throw him out.

"Where is the ultimate truth?" Ji Shuqing exclaimed, tightly grasping the maid's arm and asking urgently

After hanging up the phone, he stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window for a moment, staring at the blurred reflection of himself in the glass, lost in thought.

Zhuo Lieyang made a concerted effort to suppress the surging emotions within his chest, yet his handsome features showed no signs of change. He simply stared at her, his voice unusually tranquil amidst the heavy rain: "So, in your eyes, I am such a despicable person? I have indeed done some unscrupulous things to you in the past, but it is not to the extent of being so vile. This matter was indeed not something I instructed them to do; if it were my doing, I would certainly not deny it!"

This is truly a bowl of authentic vinegar soup ribs! Moreover, it has not absorbed a single drop of water!

With a sudden exclamation, a petite and soft figure unexpectedly lunged forward. The person attempted to halt their movement, but it was already too late

Indeed, these photos are recent snapshots of Zhiyan's life. From the images, it is evident that the hospital environment is particularly good, and Zhiyan's physical recovery seems to be progressing well

Sometimes she hates him, but that kind of hatred is not strong enough to ... ...

Anas wagged his tail as he walked back and forth at his owner's feet, as if sensing his master's sorrow, yet unsure of how to offer comfort, he could only make affectionate gestures with great effort

The rain is falling heavier and heavier, becoming increasingly wild.

Zhuo Lieyang

The male servant immediately displayed a look of terror, trembling all over, almost kneeling before Zhuo Lieyang. He stammered, "Young Master, I didn't mean to, I... I didn't know Miss Ji would suddenly rush over..."

"If I say that I just arrived here like you, and that those people acted on their own without my permission, would you believe me?" Zhuo Lieyang said these words while his gaze was fixed firmly on her face, not moving away for a moment

Haven't you been like this for a long time

Feeling extremely uneasy, she had no mood to watch television any longer. After finishing her meal, she went upstairs early and lay down on the bed, but she could not fall asleep for a long time.

Puff—

The person in the first photo, Ji Shuqing recognized at a glance, is Zhiyan. He is sitting on the hospital bed, quietly eating his meal; the second photo is still of Zhiyan, as he strolls in the hospital garden. Although he has some difficulty with his feet, the sunlight shines upon him, and he remains as warm and handsome as ever

She trembled and let go of her hand, suddenly unable to continue listening; she did not hear what the woman behind her said.

Ji Shuqing seemed not to hear her voice; her mind was constantly flooded with terrifying images, sometimes a torrential downpour, other times a ground soaked in blood, the only constant being the expression of utter despair on Zhiyan's face.

Clenching the photo tightly in her hand, she raised her head and glared at Zhuo Liyang, coldly saying: "The reason Zhi Yan has come to this day is all because of you. Having done all this, do not think that I will be grateful to you!"

Seeing her silent, Zhuo Lieyang took it as a tacit agreement. The aura around him instantly turned cold as he shifted his gaze away from her and made another gesture.

Looking at her pale face, the maid couldn't help but feel a twinge of pity in her heart. She thought for a moment and said: "Are you referring to the boy who broke into the villa yesterday?"

He raised his handsome face, staring in shock at Ji Shuqing

This demon! This devil!

"Only a fool would believe you!" Ji Shuqing glared at him fiercely, "Let me tell you! Even if all the boys in the world were to die, I still wouldn't like you! Moreover, there are so many boys in this world who are much better than you, so just give up on that thought! No matter what, I will never like you! Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!" Moreover, there are so many boys in this world who are much better than you, so just give up on that thought! No matter what, I will never like you! Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!

As time went by, Ji Shuqing's resilience grew thicker; no matter what punishment he imposed on her, she remained indifferent, aware that she had no ability to resist him. Whatever way he chose to punish her, she complied, and in doing so, she found a hint of enjoyment.

Immediately, she suddenly closed her eyes, and her entire being seemed to be drained of all strength and consciousness in an instant, collapsing softly to the ground

She did not dare to look at Xi Zhiyan, who was being dragged out by the Tibetan mastiff clinging tightly to his pant leg, nor did she dare to listen to his voice. ... That elegant Zhiyan, whose voice was so gentle it seemed capable of melting everything ... . ... Yet at this moment, he was enduring such torment.

"Because he has appeared, are you going to leave me now?" Zhuo Lieyang's expression darkened significantly in an instant

She held her breath, suppressing the intense fear and worry deep within her heart. She wanted to step forward and approach him, but found that she could not muster any strength at all, and could only watch helplessly as Zhi Yan, covered in blood, retreated step by step

"No! Don't bite him!" Ji Shuqing shouted hysterically with a voice that cut through the rain, "Zhuo Leyang, please save Zhiyan!"

Knowing that there was nothing wrong, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately afterward, a wave of inexplicable and complex emotions surged within her

Zhuo Lieyang turned his head and cast her a faint glance: "Haven't you been like this for a long time?"

Ji Shuqing stepped out of Xi Zhi Yan's embrace and stood face to face with Zhuo Lieyang. She clenched her fists and said with indignation: "Even if he doesn't appear, I still want to leave you! You cannot be compared to Zhi Yan at all; he is the best person for me in this world!"

Zhuo Lieyang watched her hurriedly departing figure, his gaze gentle as water. He whispered softly, "I did not intend for you to feel grateful, I only hope that your mood can improve a little."

She sat dazed on the hospital bed, deeply engulfed in shock and fear, her hands tightly gripping the sheets beneath her as she struggled to suppress the pain and terror that surged within her. She did not notice when the maid had left, nor did she realize when Zhuo Liyang had appeared.

He stared at her, his eyes glimmering with a dark light, firmly holding her hand without any intention of letting go, his voice low and calm: "I truly did not make Anas bite him; it was his actions that provoked Anas, causing it to suddenly go wild..."

Zhuo Lieyang stood in the room, looking at Ji Shuqing, who was sitting on the bed with a pale face. A complex array of emotions surged in his eyes, and his thin lips trembled slightly as he gently called out to her: "Qingqing ... ... "

She didn't even glance at him, instinctively pushing him away with her hand, then walking unsteadily towards the door, her gaze vacant, her pale lips trembling slightly as she murmured: "Zhi Yan, I want to find Zhi Yan..."

At this moment, he finally could not help but吐了出来

"So, do you want to stay?" Zhuo Lieyang's gaze softened somewhat, yet his pupils became even more profound.

Xi Zhiyan, drenched from head to toe, stood upright not far from them, his white shirt clinging to his skin, with several noticeable bruises on his bare arms and neck

What can fear and terror do, no matter how much one experiences them

She made several efforts, but looking at Zhuo Lieyang's expressionless handsome face, she found herself unable to utter a word

The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, and she quickened her pace, rushing out of the villa. Outside the villa, the rain fell in a flurry, and amidst the hazy mist of rain, her vision inevitably became somewhat blurred. However, the faint sound of calling became even clearer to her!

Ji Shuqing hesitated, while Xi Zhiyan endured the pain in his body, subtly moving closer to her, and coldly stared at Zhuo Lieyang, saying: "As long as I can see Shuer, what does this little injury matter? Moreover, with Shuer's concern, I feel that the wound doesn't hurt at all."

Forget to breathe, forget to heartbeat, forget the time

His voice was like the call of a demon, causing Ji Shuqing to fall completely from her nightmare into an abyss of hell

The voice was very faint, but Ji Shuqing had a strong intuition that it was Zhiyan's voice, calling out to her, even though at first she thought it was merely a hallucination from her nightmare

All of this, without even thinking, one can tell it was arranged by Zhuo Lieyang

The hoarse cry echoed throughout the entire villa, and in that moment, Ji Shuqing felt as if the whole world had plunged into an unprecedented darkness, her heart felt as though it were being torn apart, aching to the point of near death

Her face was as pale as paper, her body trembling uncontrollably. She glared at him fiercely, parted her lips, intending to curse him with the most vile words, only to realize that when hatred and fear reached their peak, any words seemed utterly powerless

"Isn't it you?" Ji Shuqing's chest rose and fell, and then she scolded, "Zhuo Lieyang, you are simply a madman! Look at what they have done to Zhiyan! How could you be so despicable? Allowing those people to treat him so brutally?"

Anas seemed to be enraged by his extreme behavior, suddenly knocking him down with force, and then began to run wildly in the rain while dragging him on the ground.

However, before the voice of her prayers in her heart had ceased, a shocking scene appeared before her eyes

In the study

However, she did not know that misfortune would arrive even faster than she had imagined

Ji Shuqing clearly only saw his surface pain, and thus said with great delight: "Dinner? I have already prepared it for you, and you have eaten it. So this time I ran away, it is all settled. Therefore, there is nothing for me to do here, right? I will go upstairs to sleep now!"

Her eyes gradually became moist

"Zhuo Lieyang, quickly let Anas go!" Her voice was faint, and she appeared as if she were a wooden figure.

In addition to personal concerns, there are also external factors. From the time of dinner, the sky outside began to flash with lightning and rumble with thunder, and before long, heavy rain poured down.

She numbly walked back to the bedside, lay down on the bed again, and let herself be overtaken by drowsiness