Lu Yanting wrapped his long arm around her and pulled her tightly into his embrace: "If I said I came here to save you, would you believe me?"
Qiu Mang raised her head, her clear eyes filled with complex emotions: "Weren't we over? I thought... you wouldn't care about me anymore. And it's so dangerous here, I thought I'd never see you again in this lifetime..."
Lu Yanting pressed his forehead against hers, his eyes firm and serious: "Amang, do you want to see me?"
Qiu Mang nodded without hesitation: "Of course! If I hadn't been sure it was you, just now..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but they both understood that if it weren't for Lu Yanting, she wouldn't have allowed a strange man to touch her. If it weren't for him, Qiu Mang would probably have already chosen to end her life with that pair of scissors.
A hint of joy flashed in Lu Yanting's eyes: "So, you like me, you have feelings for me, right?"
The experiences of these past few days have allowed Qiu Mang to see her own heart clearly. In her most desperate and helpless moments, Lu Yanting's image always appears in her mind first—isn't that also love?
She nodded vigorously, "Yes... but..." Her smile faded, her eyes filled with sorrow, "You shouldn't have come. Although I'm happy to see you, it's too dangerous here. We have no way to escape..."
Lu Yanting hugged her tighter, resting his chin on her shoulder, his voice low and gentle: "As long as I'm sure of your feelings, that's enough."
Suddenly remembering something, Qiu Mang hurriedly pulled the thin blanket over the two of them, glancing nervously to the side, and said in a low voice, "I forgot to tell you, there are cameras in this room, and we were just... possibly filmed."
She bit her lip in frustration, her face full of self-reproach. "If only I had restrained myself just now."
Lu Yanting, however, looked relaxed and shrugged, saying, "You can't just restrain yourself from something like this. Since you've already done it, the most important thing is to be happy."
Qiu Mang looked at him in disbelief: "Are you really Lu Yanting?"
The images on the television were still playing on a loop, the woman's soft moans echoing incessantly. Lu Yanting chuckled, "These movies are all so outdated now, and the leads are all just average-looking. With our figures and looks, it would be a real shame if others didn't get to see them!"
Qiu Mang angrily punched him in the chest: "Lu Yanting, are you crazy?"
Lu Yanting lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his tone sly: "Don't worry, I covered the camera with my coat when I came in, no one can see it."
As he spoke, he spread his arms and legs, looking like he was at someone's mercy, and said with a wicked smile, "If the effects of the drug haven't worn off yet, you're welcome to 'do whatever you want' anytime."
Qiu Mang was both annoyed and amused. Just as she was about to retort, she suddenly remembered something, abruptly pulled back the covers, and sure enough, she saw the black suit jacket hanging on the wall, blocking the camera.
She looked at Lu Yanting suspiciously: "How did you know there were cameras in the house, and how could you find their location so accurately?"
Lu Yanting sat up straight, his strong upper body outlining perfect lines under the light. His expression became serious: "Amang, I not only know the location of the camera, but I also know all the suffering you've endured these past few days."
Qiu Mang's eyes widened in shock: "You...you wouldn't happen to be that pervert who's been spying on my room, would you?"
After saying that, she regretted it a little, since Lu Yanting had helped her a lot even though he was on the other end of the surveillance camera.
Lu Yanting gave a wry smile. "I'm innocent. If I always had a beauty in my arms, why would I do such a thing? Besides, this live stream is set up so that only one person can watch at a time. In order to see you all the time and to prevent other men from seeing your beauty, I spent ten million to buy a quarterly pass."
Qiu Mang was stunned and stared at him intently.
She suddenly lowered her eyes, a deep sorrow filling them, and said softly, "Our deal ended long ago. Why did you risk your life to save me?"
Lu Yanting reached out and gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye. Complex emotions churned within the man's deep, dark eyes.
"Armand, our deal is indeed over. But now, I want to start a new relationship with you."
He swallowed hard and continued, "Back then, I knew Zhao Lei was back and that he was part of a huge assassin organization. Plus, with Lu Haifeng being a ticking time bomb, you would only be in more danger by my side. So, for your safety, I had no choice but to let you go."
This time is different. Trust me, this time, once I take them down, there won't be any security risks anymore, and then we'll be together, okay?
Qiu Mang was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes: "What?"
Lu Yanting gently kissed her lips, his voice low and firm: "Amang, you heard me right. After we escape, be my girlfriend, okay?"
Qiu Mang gazed at the man before her, her own image clearly reflected in his dark pupils. At that moment, she knew that in Lu Yanting's world, there was only her.
She nodded gently: "Okay! As long as we can get out of here alive, we'll stay together."
The next day, Lu Yanting, still wearing Jin Huanxu's face, walked out of Miss Mermaid's room.
As Lian Jie passed by, she saw the radiant Lu Yanting and couldn't help but laugh, "Quite a few customers have come before, but that mermaid girl has always been so stubborn, always refusing to submit. I never expected Mr. Jin to be so charming, managing to make her so obedient!"
Lu Yanting's gaze was deep as he looked at Sister Lian, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Miss Mermaid is very special, and I like her very much. I will be visiting her every day for the next few days. I hope you will treat her well. If I find anyone who dares to mistreat her, our cooperation will likely have to be reconsidered."
Sister Lian's smile froze instantly, and she quickly said with an apologetic smile, "Mr. Jin, you're too kind. The mermaid is our prized possession; we cherish her dearly!"
Lu Yanting sneered: "That had to be for the best."
Sister Lian felt a suffocating sense of oppression emanating from the man in front of her. She nodded hastily and left quickly.
She had only taken two steps when she heard a cold voice behind her: "By the way, I'm a germaphobe. These next few days, Miss Mermaid, it's best if you only stay with me."
Sister Lian forced a smile: "Of course!"
Meanwhile, Ji Lun and Han Feng had successfully infiltrated the auction house on the second basement level.
They sat in the crowd, their eyes fixed on the three black iron cages on the stage. The cages were covered with a red cloth, making it impossible to see what was inside.
Suddenly, a spotlight shone on one of the iron cages, and the host pulled the red cloth away.
Under the spotlight, the iron cage slowly rotated with the turntable. The girl inside was scantily clad, and a red birthmark on her shoulder resembled a blooming rose. The girl looked very young, and her body was as thin as if she hadn't eaten for days. Her terrified expression contrasted sharply with the laughing and cursing faces of the audience.
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