In the room where there was no freedom, Shen Nianchu sat on the floor with his knees hugged against the bed, staring at the door with empty eyes, motionless.
There was no light in the room. Only a faint light from outside came in through the gaps in the fence, casting a few bright rays on the floor.
There was a sound of unlocking at the door. Shen Nianchu raised his eyes dully and looked at Ah Zhong who appeared at the door on time, "Is he awake?"
Shen Nianchu's voice was hoarse from crying. If it weren't for the same tone, Ah Zhong wouldn't have been able to hear those four short words.
In the past few days, every time he opened the door to bring food, her lonely and proud eyes would stare at him steadily, holding a glimmer of hope, which would dim with disappointment after receiving a negative answer. But next time, she still hoped to hear good news from him.
He had been working for the Lu family for several years and had seen many situations, but it was the first time that he felt pity for this weak yet tenacious woman in front of him.
For the first time, I felt that what I was doing was unforgivable.
Ah Zhong glanced at the untouched lunch on the table and placed the hot meal in his hand on the table.
"He's awake. Young Master Lu is fine. He just had some minor injuries. He hit his head, so he was unconscious for a while."
As soon as the words fell, Shen Nianchu breathed a sigh of relief. His expression was so desolate that it was pale without a trace of blood. Finally, he was moved and murmured hoarsely, "It's good that he wakes up, it's good that he wakes up..."
Ah Zhong looked unhappy and unscrewed the water bottle in his hand and put it next to her, "You should eat something, or you will be exhausted if you continue like this."
Shen Nianchu said weakly, “Can I go out now?”
Ah Zhong pursed his lips, feeling helpless.
"Not yet. The old lady asked me to tell you that you should rest here for the time being. Once the marriage between Mr. Lu and Miss Xue is finalized, she will let you out."
"marriage?"
"That's what the old lady said, but I don't think Young Master Lu is someone who can be manipulated so easily... Actually, I'm your fan. I think you're a great actor. You don't have to dwell on relationships for so long. You can still pursue a career even without love. Men aren't always reliable..."
"Is there any wine?" Shen Nianchu asked, staring blankly at the light on the floor.
After much hesitation, Ah Zhong finally persuaded, "I see you haven't eaten much these past few days. Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a good idea. How about you eat something first? I looked it up online and found some dishes you might like. Eat a little first, and I'll bring you some wine after you finish."
"Send it over now, please. Thank you."
Ah Zhong couldn't bear to see Chen Nianchu like that. He really wasn't good at comforting people. At this time, alcohol could numb himself and make him feel a little more relaxed.
He didn't say anything else and sent in a few bottles of foreign wine. Before closing the door, he still reminded, "Eat something before you drink, and don't drink too much. Call me if you have any problems."
Shen Nianchu numbly opened a bottle of wine, raised his head and took a few gulps.
Six days.
She has been held here for six days.
There was no cell phone, nothing to help her pass the time or distract herself.
The scenes of being bullied in the past began to reappear in her mind uncontrollably, over and over again. She was so painful that she couldn't sleep at all.
If she is locked up any longer, she will really go crazy.
Every day she looked forward to A Zhong bringing news that Lu Jinzhou had woken up, and also hoped that he would let her go.
But why would the dignified Madam Lu go back on her word?
She has already agreed to leave him, so why is she still being locked up here and asked to wait for Lu Jinzhou and Xue Shuyi's marriage to be finalized?
marriage?
Oh, it really is torturous.
She shouldn't have agreed to leave Lu Jinzhou at that time. Why is she feeling inferior? Is she a burden? Hasn't she already been a burden?
When Lu Jinzhou wakes up, he should have seen her text message, right?
Will he be angry when he sees it?
Will you come to find her?
He did so much for her and treated her so well, but she left because of her low self-esteem.
Will you hate her?
Will he be angry if he really discusses marriage with Xue Shuyi?
If he were to be with Xue Shuyi, they would indeed be a good match, much more suitable than being with her.
Xue Shuyi is the daughter of a wealthy family. She has a high level of education and a decent job. She will inherit the family business in the future and has a family background that everyone envies. What does she have?
It seemed like there wasn't much else about her except her appearance.
Shen Nianchu smiled self-deprecatingly. As far as her eyes could see, she seemed to have nothing except the small piece of luggage she brought with her and the food and drinks sent by A Zhong.
She is really about to break down...
Oh no, she wasn't completely without anything either.
She has depression...
During the six days when her sleep system completely collapsed, she knew that she was sick again, no, she had never been completely well again.
She finally made it through six days, but who knows how many more six days she still has to endure?
Can she be released after the marriage is finalized?
Not necessarily. Will they say they will let her out after their child is born?
“Hahahahahahahahahahaha…”
Shen Nianchu laughed as she thought about it, and she grabbed her hair in frustration. She was angry and helpless, and began to go crazy again under the influence of alcohol. If she didn't vent, she was afraid that she really couldn't bear it.
No, she didn't want to be locked up here forever, she had to get out, she had to survive...
A Zhong probably heard her broken and crazy laughter, so he opened the door and came in.
Without thinking, Shen Nianchu saw the light coming through the door and stood up to rush out, but she hadn't eaten properly for several days and had no strength to fight against Ah Zhong.
Shen Nianchu clutched his trouser legs tightly, knelt on the ground and begged him hoarsely.
"I beg you, please let me out. Please help me plead with the old lady. I won't see Lu Jinzhou again. I can write a letter of guarantee. Can you help me call her and tell her?"
"Please help me. As long as you help me get out, I can give you anything you want. How much money the old lady gave you, I will give you double, okay? Triple? I will give you all my property, please, let me out..."
Ah Zhong felt upset and couldn't bear it, but how could he dare to disobey the old lady's order?
The servants of the Lu family, those who were unfaithful and betrayed, all met a miserable end. Between money and life, he loved his own life more.
Ah Zhong pushed Shen Nianchu away and said, "Miss Shen, please don't embarrass me. I really can't let you go. Just wait a little longer until Mr. Lu's marriage is settled. Even if the old lady finds other reasons to lock you up, I will definitely plead for you."
Shen Nianchu said with a last glimmer of hope, "Can you please give me your phone?"
Ah Zhong lowered his eyes, "I'm sorry."
"Sorry?" Shen Nianchu was really desperate.
"If you were truly sorry, you wouldn't have locked me up here. Just grab a few more bottles of wine, okay?"
"Can."
A Zhong didn't dare to meet her cold and sad eyes. He took a few more bottles of wine and went in and closed the door.
But what he didn't know now was that it was this look that he would never forget for a long time afterwards...
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