Chapter 145 You Can't Go Back
Guan Yi'an drank only ordinary wine, but the wine he gave Xiao Songyan, though in the same bottle, was filled with strong liquor that he had deliberately poured into it.
Its name is Zhuogu.
One cup is enough to get an ordinary person drunk, and even those with a high tolerance for alcohol can't drink more than three cups.
The small pot that Guan Yi'an gave him was exactly enough for three cups.
Unlike ordinary strong liquor, Zhuogu's intoxication penetrates deep into the bone marrow. After drinking it, one doesn't become drowsy; instead, one becomes exceptionally excited, always seeking thrills and pleasure.
It's a prized possession from brothels.
A womanizer like Xiao Songyan can still put on airs now, but once the effects of the bone-burning technique take hold in his body, he will become a ruthless lustful demon and obediently fall into Guan Yi'an's trap.
Xiao Songyan clearly had a high tolerance for alcohol; even after taking two sips, he was still speaking clearly. This was good, as it would buy them more time, ideally until Meng Lingge found them.
Seeing that Guan Yi'an didn't speak, Xiao Songyan assumed that the other party was embarrassed, so he lowered his head and smiled, "Brother Zheng, to be honest, I've suffered quite a few setbacks at the hands of that bitch Meng Lingge. If I catch her this time, it's mainly to vent my anger. I'll definitely let this woman know how powerful I am. So I'll definitely have to be ruthless in forcing her to give birth."
“Brother Zheng, you’re a true friend. I can’t be too stingy with my brother. By the time I’ve vented my anger, this beauty will probably already be… hehe. So I’ll let you vent your anger first and let me appreciate your skill in cooking fish over a high flame. But when it’s my turn, Brother Zheng, you can’t interfere.”
"No problem," Guan Yi'an replied dismissively with a sullen face.
Xiao Songyan was overjoyed to see that he agreed, and after eating most of the roast chicken, the pot of hot pot was also emptied.
"Why is it so hot? That bitch Meng Lingge still hasn't come. Could something have gone wrong?" Xiao Songyan took off his clothes, revealing his bare chest.
Seeing his dazed eyes and excited expression, Guan Yi'an knew that the effects of the bone-burning wine were almost up. However, Guan Yi'an had not yet heard the signal from his own people. If Meng Lingge did not personally witness this good show, the effect would be slightly lacking.
"Knock knock knock".
Just as he was thinking this, he heard three crisp knocks on the door.
They've arrived.
This was the secret signal he had previously agreed upon with his newly hired subordinates. When Meng Lingge arrived downstairs, she knocked on the door three times.
As for Guan Yi'an's two subordinates, they were dealt with by his men as soon as they went downstairs.
Guan Yi'an narrowed his peach blossom eyes and curled his lips: "The main character hasn't arrived yet, but there's still a young girl in bed. Although she may not suit Brother Xiao's taste, she's a wonderful appetizer before the main course."
"Brother Zheng, what a great idea!" Xiao Songyan, his face flushed and his eyes gleaming with lust, got up and walked toward Dong Qing.
He had completely forgotten that it was Guan Yi'an who had reminded him not to touch the bait before the big fish took the bait.
He had no recollection of ever having any interest in girls like Dongqing before.
After drinking a pot of strong liquor, Xiao Songyan was overcome with lust. He could see any woman in bed, whether she was a slender young girl or an ugly old woman, as a beauty.
As Guan Yi'an watched Xiao Songyan tear off Dong Qing's clothes, just as he was about to indulge his lust, he took out Xiao Songyan's sharp knife from his sleeve and made several cuts on his hands and legs.
He did all this without uttering a sound. Having suffered the pain of being skinned alive, Guan Yi'an found these scratches to be like a tickle.
Judging that the time was about right, Guan Yi'an quickly stepped forward, first stabbing Dong Qing hard in the leg, and then, with lightning speed, handed the knife to Xiao Songyan's right hand, who was still in a daze, and then grabbed Xiao Songyan's wrist.
Turning back to Dongqing, who had just woken up in pain, he shouted, "Run! This man is going to ruin you and use you against your young lady! Get out of here! Tell your young lady to be careful! Run!"
After Dongqing screamed and woke up in pain, she looked over in shock and saw Xiao Songyan, a man with a lewd face, baring his teeth and brandishing a sharp knife, looking fierce and menacing. The man she had been thinking about these past few days stood in front of her, protecting her with his life.
The scratches on Guan Yi'an's hands, the blood on his body, and every word he uttered moved Dong Qing to tears.
She was just a young girl; what did she do to deserve Brother Zheng risking his life to save her twice? Although Brother Zheng was in love with his young mistress, he was so devoted to a young girl like her.
She originally thought that the best man in the world was Prince Wen, but from this moment on, Brother Zheng's position in her heart had been placed ahead of Prince Wen.
"You dare to play me?" Xiao Songyan slowly realized something was wrong, but with his left hand injured and his right hand restrained by Guan Yi'an, even though he was so angry that his face was contorted, he couldn't really cause any harm to Guan Yi'an.
Guan Yi'an ignored him and yelled at Dong Qing, who was already stunned with emotion, "Run! Otherwise, it will be too late! Hurry up!"
He didn't know Meng Lingge was so smart. How could this girl be so silly? Why doesn't she run away quickly and delay his plans? It will make things difficult for him to continue!
Dongqing finally came to her senses. Tears streaming down her face, she hurriedly put on her clothes, took a few steps outside, then ran back. "Brother Zheng, I can't leave you here alone. I'll help you deal with him..."
She was terrified, but still prepared to bravely confront Xiao Songyan.
Guan Yi'an was so angry at her actions that his face turned pale. Hearing the sounds outside getting closer, he roared, "Get out of here!"
This shout had an excellent effect. Dongqing finally realized that her presence was of no benefit to Guan Yi'an, and she turned and walked away.
Guan Yi'an smiled sinisterly, leaned close to Xiao Songyan's ear, and whispered, "Brother Xiao, it's not that I don't have a chance to return to the capital, it's that you can't go back..."
Xiao Songyan's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly, "Help! Help! Help quickly!"
His veins bulged, his face was menacing, and his will to survive gave him tremendous strength. He actually broke free from Guan Yin'an's restraints and stabbed Guan Yin'an with a knife.
However, he had been malnourished for many days and his left hand was injured, so his explosive power could not be sustained for long. Guan Yi'an had been conserving his energy for this moment.
He was naturally no match for him.
When Dongqing ran to the third floor, she ran into Meng Lingge and the others who had rushed over. She knelt down in front of Meng Lingge with a thud: "Miss, hurry and save them! Young Master Zheng was about to be killed by Xiao Songyan while protecting you and me..."
Meng Lingge was startled, not expecting Zheng Qingshan to go to such lengths for her.
In his haste, he didn't dare to think too deeply and immediately helped Dongqing up, saying, "Lead the way."
After saying that, he turned to Du Yuanhua and the guards behind him and said, "Everyone be careful."
Inside the room, Guan Yi'an had cornered Xiao Songyan against the windowsill. He never managed to snatch the knife; the weapon remained in Xiao Songyan's hand. Listening to the commotion outside, a triumphant, sinister smile crept onto Guan Yi'an's lips.
"Brother Xiao, in your next life, don't trust people so easily, and don't drink at crucial moments."
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