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Mo Zhichi hugged Lan Tongtong, who was still trembling and sobbing, tightly, wrapping her trembling body in his coat. His eyes were as cold as ice, staring intently at the door. The duty manager and security guard also stood nervously nearby, not daring to breathe. The only sounds in the room were Lan Tongtong's suppressed sobs and heavy breathing.
Time seemed stretched out, every second like a moment of waiting for judgment.
After about five or six minutes, footsteps finally reached the silent corridor, approaching from afar and stopping at the door of Room 806. Then, there was the soft beep of the key card touching the door lock.
The door was pushed open from the outside.
Liu Feng was holding the newly bought condoms in his hand, with an eager look on his face. He stepped into the room and kept muttering, "Baby, I'm going back..."
His words stopped abruptly!
Because he saw the scene in the room—Mo Zhichi stood over the bed like a demon, holding in his arms the "prey" he thought he had already caught, and standing next to him were hotel staff! The smile on Liu Feng's face froze instantly, turning into extreme shock and panic. His mind went blank, and he subconsciously wanted to retreat and run!
But it's too late!
The moment the door opened, Mo Zhichi's pent-up anger erupted like a volcano! He gently protected Lan Tongtong behind him, and his body leaped up like a cheetah. With lightning speed, he delivered a fierce side kick, fiercely kicking Liu Feng in the chest!
"Bang!" A muffled sound!
Liu Feng had no time to react. He felt a massive force strike his chest. With a scream, he was kicked off the ground and sent flying backwards, slamming heavily against the wall across the corridor. Then, he slid to the ground like a puddle of mud, his belongings scattering everywhere. He clutched his chest, curled up in pain, and couldn't breathe for a long time.
"Hold him down!" Mo Zhichi roared like thunder.
The security guard and the duty manager nearby finally reacted and rushed over, pinning Liu Feng to the ground as he struggled to get up. Mo Zhichi stepped forward, picked up the two towels that had just been used to tie up Lan Tongtong, and with a cold glint in his eyes, he expertly tied Liu Feng's hands and feet together, tying a knot even tighter than before!
"Don't...don't hold the ruler! You...you dare to hit me! I'm going to sue you!" Liu Feng was shocked, angry and scared, and roared in a cowardly manner.
Mo Zhichi squatted down, his cold gaze like a knife scraping across Liu Feng's face, which was twisted with pain and fear. His voice was terribly low, and every word seemed to be fished out of an ice cellar: "Sue me? Okay! I'll wait! But first, think about how to explain to the police your crime of kidnapping and attempting to rape your female colleague!"
When Liu Feng heard the words "police" and "□□", his face turned pale as paper in an instant, and he completely collapsed. He could no longer utter a word, and was left trembling in despair.
At this time, the sound of sirens came from a distance, getting clearer and clearer as it got closer.
Mo Zhichi stopped looking at Liu Feng, who lay like a dead dog on the ground, and turned back to his room. Lan Tongtong was still curled up in bed, but when she saw Mo Zhichi coming back, seeing him safe and sound, and seeing Liu Feng being subdued outside the door, the fear in her eyes gradually gave way to a sense of exhaustion and security after surviving a disaster.
Mo Zhichi walked over to the bed and gently lifted her up, coat and all, horizontally, his movements as gentle as if he were holding a fragile treasure. He whispered, "Tongtong, it's okay. The police are here. Let's go home."
Lan Tongtong buried her face in his strong chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and smelling the familiar scent on his body. She finally relaxed completely, and tears silently fell again, but this time, they were tears of safety and release.
Mo Zhichi settled Lan Tongtong in the guest room of his house. Mo Xiaochi sensibly brought some warm water and carefully helped Lan Tongtong wipe the red marks on her cheeks and arms caused by the bath towel. He then poured some warm honey water and watched her drink it in small sips. As her emotions gradually calmed down, he gently closed the door and left.
Mo Zhichi sat on the sofa in the living room. The main lights were off, only a floor lamp cast a soft, dim glow. He rubbed his brow, his face revealing an unmistakable look of exhaustion and fear. If he had been even a moment late tonight, the consequences would have been disastrous. Thinking of Lan Tongtong's desperate expression, bound to the bed, he clenched his fists unconsciously, anger boiling in his chest.
At that moment, the screen of his phone, which was placed on the coffee table, lit up and vibrated. The caller ID showed a familiar number: Liu Tianyuan.
Mo Zhichi's eyes instantly turned cold. He could probably guess the purpose of the call. He let the phone ring a few times before slowly picking it up and pressing the answer button, but he didn't speak immediately.
Liu Tianyuan's voice, unprecedented in its tone, was filled with both flattery and anxiety. His usual authority was completely gone. "Hello? Mr. Mo? Old Mo? It's me, Liu Tianyuan! I'm so sorry to bother you so late at night!"
Mo Zhichi's tone was calm, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry: "Boss Liu, what's the matter so late at night?"
"Oh, Mr. Mo! I'm... I'm here to apologize on behalf of my useless son!" Liu Tianyuan's voice was filled with tears, sounding sincere and heartfelt. "That bastard! He drank some horse urine and forgot his last name! How dare he do such a ruthless thing to Lan Gong! I... I almost died of anger after hearing this!"
He paused, as if observing Mo Zhichi's reaction. Seeing no sound, he quickly continued, "Boss Mo, it's all Liu Feng's fault! I'm a bad parent! He's made me lose face! But... but you see, this matter... it hasn't led to the worst outcome after all, has it? Lan Gong, she... she was just a little frightened..."
Liu Tianyuan carefully considered his words: "Mr. Mo, we are all parents. Please understand my feelings as a father. Liu Feng is still young and was confused for a moment! If he really goes to jail, his life will be ruined! Look... Can you, Mr. Mo, and Engineer Lan, please show some mercy? Give him a chance to reform? As long as you are willing to forgive him, without issuing a letter of apology, you can set any conditions! I, Liu Tianyuan, will do my best to compensate you! On the project, I will absolutely fully support your work from now on! Look..."
These words were truly heartfelt, employing both soft and hard tactics. He first played the emotional card, emphasizing that no substantial harm had been caused (in an attempt to downplay the crime), then used his father's identity to gain sympathy, and finally promised significant benefits and future career support in an attempt to force Mo Zhichi to compromise.
Mo Zhichi listened quietly, his face expressionless, but his eyes grew colder. Only after Liu Tianyuan finished speaking did he slowly speak. His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable firmness and coldness:
"Mr. Liu," he interrupted Liu Tianyuan, "you're talking to me about being a parent now? About understanding your feelings? When your son tied Tongtong to the bed and tried to abuse her, did he ever consider that Tongtong was also someone else's child? Did he ever understand her parents' feelings?"
His tone suddenly became more serious: "The worst outcome was avoided because I arrived in time! It's not because Liu Feng had a change of heart! If he had succeeded, would you still have the chance to negotiate with me here now?!"
"As for compensation?" Mo Zhichi sneered. "What kind of compensation do you think can erase the shock and humiliation a girl has endured tonight? Liu Tianyuan, I'm telling you, there's no room for negotiation on this matter! The law will give your son a fair judgment! This is not something you and I can negotiate privately!"
"Mr. Mo! You..." Liu Tianyuan wanted to say something else.
Mo Zhichi interrupted him directly, his tone firm and decisive: "Mr. Liu, there's no need to say more. You'll have to take care of yourself. Also, I remind you that this matter has been reported to the police. You'd better not have any more evil thoughts, otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"
After saying that, Mo Zhichi hung up the phone directly, blocking any possible subsequent pleas or threats from Liu Tianyuan.
He put down his phone and let out a long breath. He knew that completely offending Liu Tianyuan would mean a lot of trouble later. But he would never regret it. There are some bottom lines that must be upheld; there are some justices that must be sought.
He stood up, walked to the door of the guest room, and gently pushed it open a crack. Inside, Lan Tongtong seemed to have fallen asleep, her breathing steady. Moonlight filtered through the slit in the curtains, casting a light on her peaceful sleeping face, a hint of the fragility of someone who had survived a catastrophe.
Mo Zhichi gently closed the door, his eyes becoming resolute. This time, he would not only punish Liu Feng, but also protect the girl he considered a family member from any harm. This storm was far from over.
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