Chapter 4

Jingqi seemed to sense the stiffness in his body, lifting her head from his embrace and softly asking, "What’s wrong?" He could only remain silent, holding her tightly. She seemed to notice something unusual, suddenly turning her head, the color draining from her face in an instant, leaving it as pale as paper. Coldly, she looked at the almost forgotten figure and asked, "What do you want?"

A black vehicle was parked at the dock, and armed soldiers were on guard all around. An officer-like figure helped her open the door, saying, "Miss Helian, please!" She looked around and surprisingly did not see Dong Muxun. Looking up at the person who opened the door, she asked, "Where is Mr. Dong?" The officer replied, "The subordinate does not know, please get in the car, Miss Helian!"

After a long while, she softly said, "Let's go have breakfast!" Dong Muxun nodded and turned around with her. As soon as he turned around, he froze in place. A group of soldiers in military uniforms, carrying loaded rifles, stood neatly in front of him. The attire of the northern region has always been military green, but these soldiers were dressed in dark green. They were clearly not from the northern region. The attire of the northern region has always been military green, but these soldiers were dressed in dark green. They were clearly not from the northern region

She was filled with hatred to the utmost, yet she laughed instead: "Yes! I cannot do anything to you. But if my elder brother finds out that you have tied me up here, even if he were to mobilize all the military forces of the Northern Territory, he would surely annihilate you in the South"

The car stopped only in front of a residence after driving for a while. It was not a very large house, far less grand than the governor's mansion in the northern region. However, she had no mind to pay attention to such details, merely following the aide who was guiding her. What exactly was he planning to do?

At first, Helian Jingqi did not quite understand, but she quickly realized that with the ship anchored like this, it would undoubtedly head straight for America. Therefore, even if her elder brother were to learn about her and Mu Xun's kidnapping, it would be at least six months later. She gritted her teeth and said, "You are truly despicable"

Jingqi turned her head back, gave him a slight smile, and said in a pleading tone: "I just forgot, didn’t I? You’re going to start lecturing again!" Dong Muxun shook his head and sighed; he was destined to be at her mercy. No matter what she had gone through, as long as she was willing, he was more than willing to stay by her side. He had waited for a long time, a very long time, long enough to almost lose hope. But she was finally by his side, forgetting all past grievances, willing to be with him and share the rest of their lives together. No matter what she had gone through, as long as she was willing, he was more than willing to stay by her side. He had waited for a long time, a very long time, long enough to almost lose hope. But she was finally by his side, forgetting all past grievances, willing to be with him and share the rest of their lives together

Haichuan is located at the junction of the north and south, historically serving as a transportation stronghold and a hub for major provinces. At this moment, although a stalemate exists between the north and south, Haichuan remains unaffected due to its position in a no-man's land, continuing to thrive with songs and dances, bustling with activity. It is still early morning, with the sky just beginning to brighten. The distant sound of several ship whistles from the port awakens the people in the city, marking the start of a busy day

Chu Tianlei had already taken a step away when he heard her voice. He frowned slightly and said, "Please escort Mr. Dong back first." The soldiers responded with a "Yes" and proceeded to take Dong Muxun away. Dong Muxun glared at Chu Tianlei and angrily said, "If you are a man, then come at me! Do not harm her!"

Four soldiers came forward and pulled the two apart. Jingqi angrily said, "Let me go." She had always been of noble status; although she treated others with great courtesy, she was, after all, the young lady of the Northern Military Governor's residence, possessing an air of untouchable nobility. At this moment, as she spoke in a fit of rage, the two soldiers stood frozen in place, not daring to move.

She gasped for breath, turned her face away, and said angrily, "Let go of me—" Yet he leaned down, his warm, damp breath lingering on her fair skin, not letting her escape: "Which part of you have I not touched!"

Upon mentioning Dong Muxun, she hurriedly asked, "Where have you locked him up?" He picked up the wine bottle and slowly poured a glass, saying, "Of course, he is in prison. Do you think I went through all this trouble to invite you here just so you can enjoy a life of love and happiness together?"

He suddenly walked over and threw her onto the sofa. She felt a wave of confusion as he pressed down on her, his warm breath enveloping her. She could not distinguish whether it was anger or something else. She kicked at him with her feet and pushed him away with her hands, like a little tiger provoked, determined to keep him at bay.

The sun is slowly rising from the horizon where the sea meets the sky. The surrounding clouds resemble the most luxurious satin in the world, splashed with gold and silver. It is utterly quiet all around. She feels a profound sense of tranquility within her heart. Only those who have experienced it can truly appreciate this peace and serenity.

Chutian Lei coldly laughed and said: "A prisoner at the foot of the stairs. What qualifications do you have to bargain!" He coldly ordered: "Take him back to the prison!"

He also laughed, shaking his wine glass: "Yes, I understand." He tilted his head back and drank it all in one go, saying: "But that is at least six months later. You should first consider the situation between you and your fiancé during these six months, right?"

Then you lock me in with him!" She looked at him, enunciating each word: "I will die with him, even if it costs me my life.

Dong Muxun was taken aback. His trip abroad with Jingqi was conducted with utmost secrecy. Aside from their families, it is likely that only a few officials responsible for this matter were aware of it. How did he come to know this information? And how could he accurately intercept them in Haichuan? It should be noted that this ship was bound for the United States and would only stop at Haichuan Port for half a day.

Chu Tianlei was already in the hall, holding a glass of red wine, leaning back on the sofa, exuding an air of lazy comfort. Upon seeing them enter, he tilted his head back and took a small sip of wine, asking, "Is everything taken care of?" The deputy officer respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Chief of Staff, it has been taken care of. The ship has already set sail."

Her face, under the refraction of light, appeared almost translucent. Chu Tianlei looked at them coldly, raising an eyebrow, and said: "What should I do? You will know soon enough." He turned to his subordinates and coldly commanded: "Someone, take her back for me." He turned and left, not casting another glance at her.

She struggled desperately, like a fish stranded on the shore, unable to return to the water no matter how hard it fought. The relationship between a man and a woman ultimately cannot be measured by strength. Finally, she exhausted even the last bit of her energy. With her eyes closed, she bit her lip tightly, allowing him to invade and manipulate her.

She refused and pretended to be angry, saying: "Some people want to call themselves Zhu Bajie, but I don't care. According to your logic, if Chang'e married Bajie, wouldn't she also become a pig? You are the one, not me." He burst into laughter. Because he held her tightly, she could even feel the sound of his heart pounding in his chest.

With just a few sounds of "clang," the wine bottle and glass that were originally in front of him had been swept to the ground, shattering into pieces, leaving a chaotic scene on the white shaggy carpet

He leaned over with a cold smile, his hand gliding over her curves. Although the fabric of the qipao was soft and form-fitting, it could not compare to the softness and smoothness of her skin. With a forceful tug, there were several tearing sounds, and the entire front of the garment was ripped open, revealing a large expanse of glistening white skin. She kicked at him with all her might, but it felt as if she were kicking against wood or stone; he couldn't even be bothered to dodge.

Yet he appeared to be in an exceptionally good mood, waving off the adjutant with a raised hand, squinting at her and saying: "I am despicable, I am shameless, may I ask Miss Helian, what can you do to me?"

She trembled slightly, looking up at him: "Chu Tianlei, do not go too far in your bullying—" He continued to smile, his beautiful teeth flashing as he spoke: "I am indeed going too far, what can you do about it? This is not the North. What can the esteemed Miss Helian do to me?" She was filled with uncontrollable anger, suddenly raising her hand to slap him, and a loud "smack" echoed. He did not dodge or evade. His face flushed slightly, and he coldly stared at her, saying: "Very good! Very good! Truly excellent! Helian Jingqi, just wait. You give me one slap, and I will return it with a hundred!" Suddenly raising his hand to slap, a loud "smack" echoed again, and he still did not dodge or evade. His face flushed slightly, and he coldly stared at her, saying: "Very good! Very good! Truly excellent! Helian Jingqi, just wait. You give me one slap, and I will return it with a hundred!"

He turned away coldly, leaving her standing there. It was unclear how much time had passed when a person resembling an aide approached and said, "Miss Helian, please come this way." She followed them in a daze, turning past the cabin, only to find that all the doors were tightly shut. The people on this level were either wealthy or noble, and they were most afraid of attracting trouble, especially from a group of soldiers. Everyone was busy clearing their own doorsteps to avoid causing a disturbance. Even though everyone knew she was the esteemed Miss Helian from the North, at this moment, not a single person dared to step forward. Moreover, she was traveling in an extremely low-key manner this time.

That was a lost past, she widened her eyes, staring at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling, trying not to recall: "If you touch me again, I will die." All his movements came to a halt, but only for a moment, before he suddenly came back, his actions no longer gentle, as if he intended to hurt her.

Dong Muxun walked onto the deck and looked at the graceful figure leaning against the railing, delicate as a flower in the rain. With a gentle tone tinged with a hint of reproach, she said, "Why are you standing at the stern of the ship so early? You should have worn an extra layer of clothing." As she spoke, she took off her coat and draped it over her.

She leaned against him, tilting her head to look at him, her smile radiant: "What are you laughing at, so happy?" He held her tightly, and in another six months, when the ship reached America, he would marry her immediately, making her truly belong to him. He took a deep breath, unable to contain his exhilaration: "Zhu Bajie has married Chang'e, do you think that's something to be happy about?"

Jingqi rushed forward, but was stopped by the soldiers, helplessly watching as the armed soldiers took Dong Muxun away: "No! Brother Dong—let him go!" Chu Tianlei merely laughed, a cold, mocking laugh: "What? You can't bear to part with him?"

Her fingertips were as delicate as jade, appearing increasingly translucent in the morning light. The exquisite and simple diamond ring on her finger sparkled with a brilliant luster under the illumination. His smile deepened further; after she accepted his proposal, he slipped the ring onto her finger, firmly locking her in.

There stood a tall figure with his back to them, slowly turning around at this moment. The previous grace and elegance had completely vanished. Now, his face was expressionless, deep and inscrutable. This person was Chu Tianlei