Meeting Mingyao's cold gaze, Xia Kexing paused for a moment, then laughed without warning.

Her giggling made Mingyao feel uneasy, further convincing her that Xia Kexing was ill.

Xia Kexing tilted her head, looking at Ming Yao smugly, and clicked her tongue, "Su Xueya, I knew you were just pretending!"

"So this is your true self."

Her gaze toward Mingyao grew even more disdainful, her face filled with disgust: "Tch, so what if you go back to acting and pretending? Young Master Pei will see through your true colors sooner or later!"

Mingyao's phone vibrated twice in her bag, and she knew it was a message from Pei Siyu.

She didn't have time to waste with Xia Kexing and said impatiently, "Think whatever you want."

She twisted her wrist, trying to break free from Xia Kexing's grasp.

Xia Kexing not only didn't let go, but gripped even tighter.

"Su Xueya, is your so-called husband someone who's keeping you as a mistress?"

"Don't be so smug, I'll expose your true colors sooner or later!"

She said it with absolute certainty.

Mingyao forced a smile, "Then I wish you success."

After prying Xia Kexing's hand away, she walked forward with a dark expression.

What bad luck!

I was initially happy because Pei Siyu had taken the initiative to send me a message.

Xia Kexing ruined everything.

Xia Kexing stood there, looking at Ming Yao's back with venom, and spat.

"You bitch, let's see you be arrogant for a few more days!"

Xia Kexing was walking in the opposite direction when suddenly two men with brightly colored hair rushed out.

They grinned and laughed, then wrapped their arms around Xia Kexing's waist.

Xia Kexing was startled and looked at the two men with fear.

The two of them were dressed in a sleazy style, with tattoos on their necks and the backs of their hands; they looked like people you didn't want to mess with.

Xia Kexing was terrified, her face turned deathly pale, and she asked tremblingly, "Who...who are you?"

What are you trying to do?

She twisted her body in fear, trying to break free from the two men's embrace.

Two men put their arms around her shoulders and said with grins, "Xia Kexing, that's really not fair."

"You've already forgotten us?"

"Come on, let's go have some fun."

Xia Kexing said with a look of horror, "I don't know you at all!"

Pedestrians came and went on the street, and Xia Kexing wanted to scream for help.

She had just opened her mouth when a man covered it.

Xia Kexing stared wide-eyed at the man in fear.

One of the men, who had lip and nose piercings, leaned close to her ear and said menacingly, "If you dare to scream and attract other people, we'll strip you naked in the street!"

Xia Kexing cried out in fear, looking helplessly at the passersby.

Passersby were drawn to the three men's strange behavior and stared at them curiously.

The man with dyed red hair glared at the passerby, raised his middle finger, and provocatively drew a line on his neck.

The passersby were terrified and hurriedly left, not daring to meddle.

Xia Kexing was utterly devastated and began to sob.

She had no idea what she had done to offend these two thugs, as they had taken her away on the street.

Xia Kexing had a strong intuition.

If those two thugs take her away, she'll be completely finished!

No, she has to find a way to save herself!

Xia Kexing looked around frantically, trying to find a strong person to help her.

Oh, right!

Xia Kexing had a flash of inspiration and thought of Ming Yao.

Mingyao had just walked over; she should still be nearby.

Xia Kexing turned her head with difficulty and indeed saw Ming Yao, who was a hundred meters away from her.

If she shouts now, she might get Mingyao's attention.

First, get the two men to lower their guard.

Xia Kexing quieted down, and the two men smiled with satisfaction. "That's right. As long as you behave, we won't do anything to you."

Taking advantage of the man's momentary lapse in attention, Xia Kexing bit his arm hard and stomped on the foot of the man next to her.

The two men gasped as Xia Kexing slipped from their arms like an eel.

Then he ran towards Mingyao without regard for anything else.

“Su Xue…”

Before she could utter the last word, Xia Kexing's mouth was covered by the man.

To avoid attracting the attention of passersby, another man quickly ran in front of Xia Kexing to provide cover.

Xia Kexing kept twisting her body, trying to break free from the man's grasp.

The man cursed, "You ungrateful wretch!"

The man took out a handkerchief and covered Xia Kexing's neck with it.

Xia Kexing, who was struggling violently, rolled her eyes and fainted.

Two men drove Xia Kexing, one on each side, to a silver van parked by the roadside.

Mingyao, who was sending Pei Siyu her location, vaguely heard someone calling her name. She turned around, but no one she recognized was among the passersby.

Maybe I misheard.

After sending the address, Mingyao stood at the traffic light and waited.

After the green light turned on, a piercing horn sounded at the intersection.

Mingyao frowned and looked over, seeing a silver minivan speeding away, almost colliding with a car turning the corner.

"Miss Su."

The assistant's voice brought Mingyao back to reality.

Mingyao opened the car door and saw a man sitting in the back seat, as cold as ice.

Mingyao shivered and sat down next to Pei Siyu with an awkward smile.

The car wasn't air-conditioned, and it was as cold as an icebox.

"Master Pei, where are we going?"

Pei Siyu glanced at her sideways and said indifferently, "Let's eat."

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