Accident

With his hands and feet bound by duct tape, Wen Xubai was violently thrown from behind, slamming his head against the hard, cold floor, his chin throbbing painfully.

The coolness seeped through the clothes from the floor, and you could even hear the sound of the churning seawater just a board away.

The ship is equipped with heating, but there was clearly no warmth coming from here, only a bone-chilling cold.

Despite the pain, Wen Xubai struggled to stand up, but was recognized by the two bodyguards behind him. Each of them grabbed one of his arms and forcefully twisted him down to the floor!

His knee slammed hard against the uneven ground, as if it had broken.

"Let me go!" Wen Xubai roared and struggled, but another person suddenly grabbed his hair and pulled him backward forcefully!

Feeling as if his scalp was being torn apart, Wen Xubai could only helplessly tilt his head back, his chest heaving from the violent struggle. He opened his eyes and finally saw the man sitting in the center.

This appears to be a cabin on a cruise ship, decorated in an extremely luxurious style, resembling a luxury hotel. Only the faint sound of water coming from the iron pipes in the ceiling indicates that we are at sea.

The man sitting on the leather sofa elegantly crossed his legs, calmly playing with the lighter in his hand, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, never sparing him a single glance.

Behind the sofa, seven or eight burly men in black stood in two rows, respectfully behind him.

"Wen Xuyuan!" Wen Xubai roared as he looked at the man in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Wen Xuyuan paused in his actions, as if he had had enough. Finally, after lighting the cigarette in his mouth, he tossed the lighter to the bodyguard behind him, took a drag of his cigarette, and bent down.

The person who was holding Wen Xubai's white hair let go of his hand. Before Wen Xubai could lower his head, Wen Xuyuan grabbed his chin with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to break his jawbone.

His meticulously styled hair was now a mess, and his pristine white suit was covered in dust. Without a doubt, he looked incredibly disheveled.

Wen Xuyuan forced him to look at him, his lazy eye circles landing on Wen Xubai's face, making him feel suffocated.

Wen Xubai tried desperately to break free from his restraints, but every time he shrank back a little, the force on his chin would increase, and his knee, which he had just raised slightly, would be immediately kicked down by the person next to him.

"Wen Xuyuan, what exactly do you want?" Wen Xubai endured the pain and glared at him angrily.

"Tch." Wen Xuyuan sneered.

The next second, a heavy slap landed directly on his face!

"Smack!"

Wen Xubai was slapped to the ground, his face burning with pain, and his head slammed against the floor, causing him immense suffering.

A light sweat instantly broke out on his back.

Before he could even react, the sound of leather shoes on the ground slowly rang out. Wen Xuyuan walked up to him unhurriedly, stepped on his shoulder, and sneered, "Trying to leave?"

Wen Xuyuan was in so much pain that he was too weak to move, and could only glare angrily at the other person.

Like a dying beast struggling, it refuses to yield even in its final moments.

Looking into his stubborn eyes, Wen Xuyuan's sharp, hawk-like gaze flashed with a hint of disdain.

Wen Xuyuan released his foot, slowly squatted down, patted Wen Xubai's face, and said sarcastically, "Over the years, you've done a lot of good things for that old bastard Wen Tingyi."

The tiger's body trembled instantly, and Wen Xubai's mind went blank.

Over the years, he has indeed done a lot of "good deeds" for Wen Tingyi, including some things targeting Wen Xuyuan.

The father and son had been vying for power ever since Wen Xuyuan joined the company at the age of sixteen. At first, Wen Tingyi was willing to cultivate Wen Xuyuan, even going so far as to relinquish a considerable amount of authority. Wen Xuyuan initially pretended to be obedient and reluctantly accepted the situation.

Until the moment Wen Xuyuan's wings gradually grew full, the bird disguised as a sparrow finally tore off its outer garments, revealing its ferocious nature.

It was only then that Wen Tingyi realized that his son's resentment towards him was far greater than he had imagined, and that it had even taken root long ago.

Wen Xuyuan was already exceptionally capable, and with the Song family's support behind him, even if he was temporarily restricted, he would eventually be able to "fight back." Wen Tingyi, on the other hand, was getting old, and he needed someone to help him keep Wen Xuyuan in check.

Unfortunately, of his remaining children, Wen Xuyao ​​died young, Wen Xushi and Wen Xubai were intelligent but weak, and Wen Xuyi, who had the Qin family backing him, turned out to be a useless playboy.

There are also countless eyes watching him closely outside the group, both internally and externally, ready to bring him down at any moment. That's why Wen Tingyi is so anxious to find "that child".

Before he found them, Wen Xushi and Wen Xubai were the tools he used to gradually weaken Wen Xuyuan's power.

"The whereabouts of 'that child' in exchange for my release—this deal should be entirely beneficial to you."

These were the words Wen Xubai said to Wen Tingyi in his study, but now they were being repeated by Wen Xuyuan.

Wen Xubai was trembling all over.

Having worked for Wen Tingyi for so many years, he knew Wen Tingyi all too well. This man was extremely cautious, yet also incredibly ruthless.

The fact that their numerous secret conversations had gone undetected, yet Wen Xuyuan learned of their plan so easily, suggests only one possibility: Wen Tingyi deliberately leaked it to Wen Xuyuan.

Wen Tingyi never intended for him to leave alive...

Seeing the trembling in his eyes, Wen Xuyuan knew that he must have understood. So he chuckled, grabbed the man's hair, pulled him closer, and mocked, "You lackey, you should have known this day would come."

Looking into the man's vicious eyes, Wen Xubai suddenly realized what was happening.

No... if it really was Wen Tingyi who leaked the information, then there's no way he would have let Wen Xuyuan know about Qi Zui...

Who lured Qi Zui onto the boat?

Just then, one of Wen Xuyuan's subordinates walked over and respectfully said to the man, "Boss, the ship is ready."

Upon hearing this, Wen Xuyuan's eyes turned cold. He waved his hand, released Wen Xubai, and gave a wink to the two bodyguards beside him.

The next second, two bodyguards rushed over and grabbed Wen Xubai.

“Since you’re leaving, you should leave the Wen family’s things behind,” Wen Xuyuan said cruelly.

Before he could finish speaking, a pen was shoved into Wen Xubai's hand, and the bodyguard forced him to sign his name!

That was a share transfer agreement.

"Let me go!"

As the last stroke was completed, Wen Xubai seized the moment when the bodyguard was stunned and quickly bit down!

The taste of rust burst forth instantly from his mouth, and the bodyguard he had bitten immediately screamed and let go, blood gushing out!

With no time to waste, Wen Xubai shoved another bodyguard aside and ran quickly toward the door!

"Damn it, stop him!" A gust of wind whistled past behind him. Wen Xubai, whose hands and feet were not in a good position, had no chance to fight back. His fist was swung into the corner of the wall, knocking over the lamp next to him, and his forehead instantly bled!

"What's going on?" A familiar voice rang out from outside the door.

Wen Xubai's eyes lit up instantly, "Qi...!"

Before he could finish speaking, someone behind him covered his mouth, and another person punched him hard in the stomach. Once he lost his strength, they grabbed his leg and dragged him behind them!

"Ugh! Ugh ugh ugh..." Wen Xubai struggled frantically.

The knocking outside grew louder, and Qi Zui called out, "Is anyone home? Is anyone inside? Do you need any help?"

"Ughhhhh!!!"

"Tsk, there's more trash here? Shut his mouth!" Wen Xuyuan ordered.

The next second, Wen Xubai's mouth was suddenly sealed shut with tape!

"Ugh!!!"

Wen Xuyuan really didn't know about Qi Zui's existence! Wen Xubai keenly caught the fleeting hesitation in Wen Xuyuan's eyes.

Who is that? Who is that?

In the chaos, a figure flashed through his mind.

Only he knew... Wen Xubai suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Wen Xushi...

Is anyone there?

"Knock knock knock—"

After seemingly receiving no answer for a long time, the person outside finally realized something was wrong and asked hesitantly, "A-Che? A-Che? Are you in there?"

"Ugh! Ugh!!!" Wen Xubai struggled even more violently, lunging at the bodyguard. The two of them fell to the ground with a loud thud!

"Ah Che?! You're in there, aren't you?! Ah Che!" The sound of banging on the door was already starting to echo from outside!

Seeing this, Wen Xuyuan glared at him fiercely, then kicked him hard, silencing Wen Xubai. He said coldly in Wen Xubai's ear, "You don't need to get off the ship."

"Boss, most of the passengers have been transferred."

"Mm." Wen Xuyuan nodded.

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the back door with several bodyguards. As he left, he turned back and gave Wen Xubai a sharp look. "Take care of that bastard outside."

"yes!"

"Ugh..." Wen Xubai had no strength left. Blood from his forehead flowed into his eyes, blurring his vision. Hearing the frantic pounding on the door outside, Wen Xubai felt a sense of despair.

He slowly stopped struggling.

Two bodyguards pulled him up by his legs, intending to throw him overboard.

Just as I approached the balcony, the door was kicked open with a loud bang!

Amidst the crimson-tinged view, the man in the tuxedo who burst in was filled with shock.

Wen Xubai subconsciously reached out his hand, but then let it hang in mid-air.

He slowly closed his eyes.

Don't look at me... Please, Qi Zui...

The false pride shattered completely in that instant, revealing the vulnerable side she least wanted her lover to see...

The heartache seemed to overshadow the physical pain; the sea breeze relentlessly pierced through his torn clothes, icy and biting...

But in an instant, the man strode over without the slightest hesitation. The bodyguard tried to stop him but was knocked to the ground by a punch!

The others quickly surrounded Qi Zui, and the group began to tear at and wrestle!

Finally, no one cared about Wen Xubai anymore. He was in excruciating pain all over his body. He slid down the ship's railing, bleeding more and more. He saw Qi Zui's expression becoming more and more anxious, constantly calling his name, and the fighting became more and more ferocious!

"Chen Che! Don't close your eyes! Don't fall asleep!"

Taking advantage of his distraction, someone punched him in the face. Qi Zui staggered violently and retaliated with a punch of his own!

Someone else pulled out a folding knife and lunged at him. Wen Xubai watched helplessly as the blade sliced ​​across Qi Zui's neck, his mind filled with only one last thought. With the last ounce of strength in his body, he shouted, "Run!"

Blood flowed down Qi Zui's neck. His pupils flickered as he looked at him. Suddenly, he threw the man down with an over-the-shoulder throw, snatched the folding knife, and stabbed another man in the abdomen without hesitation!

In an instant, blood gushed out! It sprayed all over Qi Zui's body, his tuxedo was almost completely soaked in blood, and his face was also covered in blood!

Wen Xubai tried to stand up, but Qi Zui saw something and rushed over while everyone was stunned!

Wen Xubai's consciousness was already somewhat blurred. His ears were congested with blood, and he couldn't hear any sound except for a buzzing sound in his head.

He saw Qi Zui's face full of terror, and he opened his mouth, but no one knew what he said.

The next second, the man grabbed him by the waist!

Their bodies slammed into the railing due to inertia, and their feet quickly flew off the ground! The two of them tumbled over the railing together!

The moment he fell into the water, Wen Xubai finally realized what had happened. With a loud "boom," the entire cruise ship was instantly engulfed in flames!

Qi Zui's face kept getting bigger in front of him, and his terrified eyes collided with his, making the world seem to slow down!

The next second, the burning sensation was covered by the cold seawater, and Wen Xubai completely lost consciousness.