Xu Xinghe immediately stopped what he was doing, quickly hid the box behind the haystack, and sat back down on the haystack as if nothing had happened.
This time, instead of just opening the small window, they opened the door.
Three men wearing black hoods stood at the door, only their sinister eyes visible, and they were clutching ropes in their hands.
The man in the lead spoke, his voice rough and hoarse, "Xu Xinghe, since you refuse to talk, we'll just have to start with your friends."
His gaze swept over Shen Jianqiu, his expression utterly lewd. "Don't worry, we'll treat her well and make sure she's comfortable."
Shen Jianqiu's face instantly turned deathly pale. He gripped Xu Xinghe's arm tightly, his voice trembling uncontrollably, "No...no! I won't go!"
She's not married yet. If she's really violated, even if she manages to get out alive, her life will be ruined!
Xu Xinghe immediately stood up, blocking her way, her sharp gaze fixed on the three of them. "Wait, you want my gold bars. Come at me, what kind of skill is it to attack her?"
She quickly considered her options. "I'll go out with you and leave her here. If I accidentally reveal where the gold bars are, it'll be easier for you to just ask me directly, and it'll also avoid getting into trouble with the military. If her parents find out something happened to her, they'll definitely not let it go."
The three men exchanged glances, clearly persuaded.
Moreover, Xu Xinghe's appearance and temperament far surpassed Shen Jianqiu's, and tormenting such a beauty was more enjoyable for them.
"You...you're crazy?" Shen Jianqiu looked at Xu Xinghe in disbelief.
Xu Xinghe turned around and gave her a reassuring smile, "Don't be afraid. I'm the one who dragged you into this, but I will definitely protect you and won't let you get hurt."
She turned to the three men again. "Well? Have you thought it over? I think she's much weaker than her, definitely easier to deal with. She's fierce; if she fights back and hurts you, it'll only cause more trouble."
The man in the lead grinned, revealing yellowed teeth. "You're smart to know what's good for you. Let's go!"
Xu Xinghe took a deep breath, quietly threw the dagger onto the haystack, and then turned back to give Shen Jianqiu a look.
This way, once she distracts him, Shen Jianqiu can continue to pry open the window and find an opportunity to escape.
The door closed.
The rough hemp rope tightly bound her arms behind her back.
Xu Xinghe was led out by two men who were holding her arms.
Her gaze, however, kept sweeping across her surroundings.
Upon leaving the woodshed, they discovered that it was an abandoned courtyard with most of the walls collapsed and withered vines climbing all over the ruins.
The weeds in the yard were almost waist-high, and in the distance were continuous forests with dense foliage. There was not a sound of human voices, so it was obviously a remote suburban village.
Several dilapidated mud-brick houses are scattered in the courtyard, with most of the doors and windows rotten, and they look like they have been abandoned for at least several years.
"Stop looking around!" The man behind her shoved her, his tone fierce. "Behave yourself!"
Xu Xinghe staggered to her feet, but her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave.
In such a remote place, with no landmarks or landmarks, even if Shen Jianqiu managed to escape and deliver the message, he probably wouldn't be able to pinpoint the exact location.
It's very difficult for outsiders to find this place...
She quietly took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
She still has space, she still has a chance to escape.
The most important thing right now is to stay calm, and stay calm!
Xu Xinghe was taken into the relatively intact mud house in the middle.
The man roughly pushed her down onto the cold earthen bed.
The lead kidnapper stood by the kang (a heated brick bed), his eyes, hidden behind a hood, fixed on her, his voice full of threat, "Now you can talk, right? Where is the Xu family's gold bar hidden? Don't force us to take action!"
Two men nearby joined in the jeering, their tone vulgar and offensive.
"Look at your delicate skin, how can you withstand the three of us messing with you? If you know what's good for you, you'll suffer less!"
Xu Xinghe slowly sat up, her gaze sweeping over the three men. At the same time, she took out a small knife from her spatial storage and quietly began to cut the rope.
The leader was tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back, and a steady posture; he was clearly the most difficult to deal with among the three.
The other two were relatively thin and were clearly followers.
She didn't answer immediately, but instead blinked, her eyes appearing exceptionally weak. "My hands are tied up, so you can do whatever you want with me?"
Her voice softened, carrying a hint of deliberate weakness, "But if the three of you attack together, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on. If I faint, even if I want to say where the gold bars are, I won't have the strength to speak. Besides, I've been pampered since I was a child and have never suffered. You might just kill me in an instant."
The man in the lead frowned, his gaze sweeping over Xu Xinghe.
Indeed, she had delicate skin and tender flesh; they had never seen such a tender girl before.
Seeing this, Xu Xinghe immediately seized the opportunity, fixing her gaze on the leading man, "How about this, only one person comes at a time, I'll choose you."
Upon hearing this, not only were the two henchmen stunned, but even the leader was visibly taken aback.
He clearly hadn't expected this seemingly delicate girl to make such a request.
Isn't she afraid of losing her innocence?
The man's gaze fell on her face. Xu Xinghe was already outstanding in appearance, and her feigned submissiveness only fueled his lust.
"Hey, this little wench knows what's good for her!" one of the lackeys immediately laughed. "Boss, since she's said so, why don't you stay? We'll wait outside, we promise no one will bother you!"
Another chimed in, "That's right, that's right! Big brother, ask first. If you can't get any answers, then we'll go for it!"
The man in the lead remained silent for a few seconds, clearly weighing his options.
He stared at Xu Xinghe for a long time, but in the end, greed prevailed.
Anyway, it was this girl who brought it up, so what's there for him to be afraid of?
A little girl, her hands were tied up.
They had already taken everything from him.
She still has her own people outside; even if she had wings, she couldn't fly away.
"Okay, you all go outside and wait, and keep an eye on the door!"
The two henchmen chuckled and left, slamming the door shut behind them.
The two of them were left alone in the earthen house in an instant, and the air was so quiet that they could hear each other breathing.
The man in the lead took a step forward, his gaze falling on her. "You asked for this yourself, so don't worry, I'll make you comfortable."
If I manage to please this woman, I might not only get the gold bars, but also a beautiful woman.
Wasn't that the widow at the east end of the village just like that?
Xu Xinghe smiled gently, "Then you must be gentle, I'm afraid of pain."
"Don't worry, I'll be gentle. I'll be very considerate of a beauty like you."
Just as the man's hand was about to touch her clothes, Xu Xinghe suddenly shrank back, her brows furrowed, and her voice was somewhat weak, "Hey, wait a minute, could you get me a glass of water first? My throat is parched, and you don't want me to keep complaining about being thirsty and spoiling your fun, do you?"
The man stared at her reddened eyes, then at her slightly chapped lips due to dehydration.
It's worth putting in a little extra effort to deal with a beauty like that.
He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Second brother, bring me a glass of water!"
A moment later, the door was opened a crack, and the henchman handed in a glass of cold water, a mischievous smile in his eyes. "Big brother, take it easy!"
"Get out!" the man cursed.
Xu Xinghe spoke again, "Let him out and close the door! You feed me, but my wrists are tied, I can't hold it myself."
The man chuckled softly, "You're quite the player. Looks like you've been tainted for a while now."
Without saying a word, he grabbed Xu Xinghe's chin and brought the water glass to her lips.
Xu Xinghe tilted her head back slightly, and as she took a sip of water, she suddenly coughed violently, tears streaming down her face. "Cough cough... I choked..."
The man instinctively let go of her hand and reached out to pat her back.
Just then, Xu Xinghe suddenly opened her eyes, and the tenderness in her eyes vanished instantly!
With a forceful pull of her wrist, she broke free from the rope that was already worn through. A flash of cold light, and the dagger plunged viciously into the man's shoulder!
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