Ling Ruoke's heart suddenly skipped a beat, making her chest ache slightly. Her body felt incredibly weak, and even breathing became a difficult task.
She wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide. She could only silently await this ordeal in her life. Hopefully, she can overcome it.
The door was flung open, and several men in black slipped in, standing on either side of the doorway. Each of them wore sunglasses, stood with their hands behind their backs, looking like menacing figures.
Then, Guzheng slowly entered from the middle. The sound of her high heels tapped rhythmically, leisurely. Long legs stepped over the threshold, and following those slender legs upwards, you could see her haughty face. This time, Guzheng wasn't wearing her glasses to look cool.
Ling Ruoke watched quietly, remaining expressionless. Gu Zheng had become almost abnormal; it was best to stay quiet and not provoke her. However, with a pervert, speaking or remaining silent was often wrong. You couldn't reason with or follow rules with a pervert; the only thing you could do was observe and wait.
Ling Ruoke desperately wanted to bend her legs, hoping it would give her some leverage, but she couldn't even do that. Sitting up had already used up all her remaining strength. She sat there motionless, her breathing heavy. She even had a feeling that this was what it was like to be dying—even breathing became difficult.
Gu Zheng's high heels clicked loudly, and she stopped a short distance in front of Ling Ruoke. Looking down at her, her gaze was cold and disdainful, as if she were looking at an ant. This was Gu Zheng's usual look; she was destined to be high above from birth. Now, all of that was destroyed. How could she not hate?
Ling Ruoke slightly raised her head, but even this movement was extremely uncomfortable due to the medication. Helpless, she had to lower her head again. Her breathing became even more labored, as if she might not be able to breathe at all at any moment. Frankly, this feeling was somewhat terrifying.
But to Gu Zheng, this seemed more like Ling Ruoke's disdain for her. The shift in gaze from above to below was unmistakably a look of utter contempt. Thus, the fire and hatred in Gu Zheng's heart surged to a new level.
Gu Zheng suddenly squatted down, grabbed Ling Ruoke's hair from the top of her head, and pulled her forcefully against the wall. However, Ling Ruoke was pressed against the wall, so Gu Zheng couldn't push her hand any further in and therefore couldn't find any leverage. So she reached out and grabbed one of Ling Ruoke's legs, pulling hard.
Ling Ruoke immediately fell to the ground, her head hitting the ground hard. Her already dizzy head spun even more, and her vision went black for a moment before she could see clearly. The guzheng's actions made her already labored breathing even more difficult. She had to open her mouth slightly to breathe, looking just like a fish out of water.
Now, she was lying on the ground like a fish on a chopping board. Gu Zheng squatted down, arrogantly lowering her head, coldly glaring at her, the corner of her mouth curving into a cold and sinister smile.
Ling Ruoke stared at her contorted features, silently watching without speaking. Or rather, she was quietly waiting. From the moment the zither fell into Guzheng's hands, she knew that a terrible torment awaited her. Was she afraid? It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid at all, but fear was useless; she could only deal with whatever came her way, hoping to see her colonel alive.
Gu Zheng snorted coldly, then smiled maliciously and said, "Ling Ruoke, I never thought you'd end up like this, did I? How does it feel to be at someone's mercy?" As she spoke, she grabbed Ruoke's hair hard, as if she wanted to tear her scalp off along with it.
Ling Ruoke cried out softly in pain, but her eyes remained fixed on the guzheng. After taking a few deep breaths to ease the pain, she asked, "What do you want?"
She knew that if she remained silent, Guzheng would interpret it as a provocation. Guzheng was already abnormal, so she'd better behave and not add fuel to the fire. Abnormal people dislike others being stronger than them, so what if she showed weakness? At this moment, pride wouldn't put food on the table.
"What do I want?" Gu Zheng raised an eyebrow, first chuckling softly, then bursting into laughter. Her gaze swept over the people around her, her laughter growing louder and louder, as if she were thoroughly enjoying herself. Finally, her gaze returned to Ling Ruoke, her expression as cruel as a wild beast facing its prey that had toyed with it and escaped its grasp. "What do I want? Ling Ruoke, guess? Don't you think you're so clever?"
Ling Ruoke's hair was being pulled painfully. She tried to keep her eyes open, but her head was spinning uncontrollably. She didn't know what kind of medicine Gu Zheng had injected her with that was so potent.
Perhaps sensing her pain, Gu Zheng burst into laughter again, her features contorted in rage. After a while, she stopped laughing and said in a voice filled with hatred, "Ling Ruoke, you ask me what I want? I want to call Huo Qingfeng here and let him see for himself how you're being violated. After that, I'll sell you to India to be a lowly prostitute. For free, anyone who wants to sleep with you will do it. That's why I'm keeping your face. With that face, more men will naturally be interested. Then, I'll see how you die! Tell me, how long can you last? If it's free, you'll have at least dozens of men every day, right? Tell me, won't such a delicate place be... hahaha..."
Gu Zheng's hand squeezed hard under Ling Ruoke's body, as if to remind her how terrible things would be later.
Hearing her sinister tone and insidious plan, Ling Ruoke felt a chill rise from the bottom of her heart. She had to admit that Gu Zheng was truly ruthless! For a woman, being killed or tortured to death was bearable, but to have sex with countless men every day was far worse than death.
Ling Ruoke had seen glimpses of the dark lives of Indian prostitutes online and in news reports. If a prostitute didn't charge money and was somewhat attractive, it would be a living hell. The torment wouldn't last long, but it would be incredibly painful and cruel.
"What, are you scared?" Gu Zheng was more smug than ever before, like a cat toying with a mouse it was about to kill. "Don't you believe me? Are you still waiting for Huo Qingfeng to save you? Ling Ruoke, you're dreaming! They're conducting a large-scale military exercise right now, don't you know that? Do you know what that means? It means that even if someone tries to pass on the news of your capture to him, they won't be able to. Even if they manage to get it through great difficulty, he won't come to save you. Do you know why? Because once a military exercise starts, it's like going to the battlefield for them. On the battlefield, no commander would suddenly withdraw from the war; it's a matter of success or failure and countless lives. Who is Huo Qingfeng? Do you think he would abandon everything to save you?"
Ling Ruoke had to admit that Gu Zheng's words had struck a chord with her. She didn't know Qingfeng was conducting military exercises, but she frequently watched military channels and understood their importance. Gu Zheng wasn't trying to scare her; it was the truth. She suddenly felt a pang of worry—would she never see her colonel again? No, she had notified Xuan Yuanqi; he should come to rescue her!
Just then, Gu Zheng let out a few more cold laughs. "Are you still hoping that someone else will come to rescue you? You'd better stop dreaming. Do you know how many groups I split up after kidnapping you? East, South, West, North, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest, eight groups in total. Before we set off, our cars were all over the place, creating chaos, and nobody knew which group you were on. Didn't you have a tracker on your ring? I put that tracker on another group. By the time they realized their mistake and came back, it would be too late."
Guzheng turned around and asked, "What time is it now?"
6 p.m.
Gu Zheng turned back, raising her eyebrows and grinning at her. "Listen, more than five hours have passed, and no one has found this place yet. My ship is ready, just waiting for complete darkness to set sail for India. By then, who will be able to find you, Ling Ruoke? Even if they do, they'll probably be dead by now, don't you think?"
Looking into the fierce glint in her eyes, Ling Ruoke felt a chill creep up from the soles of her feet, all the way to her heart, her limbs, and every corner of her body. It seemed that Gu Zheng was determined to kill her this time!
"You think you can escape if you kill me? Do you think your sister-in-law and nephew can live out their lives in peace?" Since showing weakness won't change anything, then let's use threats.
Ling Ruoke wanted to sneer, but her smile lacked conviction. "I am the daughter-in-law of the Huo family, and Huo Qingfeng will marry no one but me. If I die, the Huo family line will end. If the Huo family line ends, then your Gu family will not be able to leave a single bloodline either. Don't even think that Huo Qingfeng is a soldier or anything like that. I guarantee that if I die, Huo Qingfeng will turn from a tough soldier into a devil. At that time, no one will be able to stop him."
Ling Ruoke could have spoken forcefully, but because of her limp body, her words came out weak and feeble. Fortunately, the meaning was clear enough. After speaking, her breathing became even more labored. She longed to close her eyes and rest.
Gu Zheng grabbed her hair, pulling her up by the waist. "You think I'm afraid? Let me tell you, I never thought I'd get away unscathed. Not only will I defile you to death, I'll make Huo Qingfeng pay for my Gu family's deaths! He destroyed our Gu family, and I won't let him get away with it, absolutely not!"
Ling Ruoke smiled weakly. She hadn't known there were such unreasonable and absurd people in the world. She suddenly regretted agreeing to let Wild Wolf deal with Guzheng, this scourge. It seemed being too kind really wasn't a good thing. Grandpa was right; one should be a kind person even if it's considered wicked. What's the point of kindness if you can't even protect yourself and those you care about?
That day on the Great Wall, what her grandfather said to her was meant to tell her this, wasn't it? But at that time, she couldn't fully understand. Only now, with a profound and painful realization, has she understood. But, has she understood too late?
"What are you laughing at?" Gu Zheng wouldn't tolerate her laughter. She'd rather she cried her eyes out, begging on her knees like a dog! Only then might her hatred dissipate a little, just a little!
“I’ve never seen anyone as unreasonable and domineering as you, or as cowardly and timid as you, Gu Zheng. The Gu family was clearly guilty of heinous crimes and was destroyed by the state. You knew this perfectly well, yet instead of reflecting on your own actions, you blamed Huo Qingfeng. But you will eventually realize you’re wrong. Huo Qingfeng is not a spineless coward; he won’t let you bully him. Gu Zheng, you are destined for tragedy, a complete and utter tragedy.”
Ling Ruoke suddenly felt that provoking her wasn't so bad. At least, she could enjoy this moment of satisfaction. In her current state, without anyone coming to her rescue, there was no way she could escape.
Two sharp slaps landed heavily on Ling Ruoke's face. Her already swollen face became even more swollen.
"I'm a tragedy, and how much better are you? For the sake of so-called love, you killed your own parents; you were left alone on your wedding day, even imprisoned by your husband; you dreamed of marrying Huo Qingfeng, but faced numerous obstacles from the Huo and Gu families and almost died under the wheels of a car; and now, you're about to become one of the prostitutes in India. Compared to you, aren't I so much better off?" With that, another slap landed on his face.
"So what? At least if I die today, there will be people who will shed tears for me and grieve, and there will be people who will collect my remains. If you die, I'm afraid people will only applaud, and you'll probably only be fit to be eaten by wild dogs! Ah—" Before Ling Ruoke could finish speaking, she was kicked by Guzheng.
Gu Zheng stood up, her beautiful features completely distorted. "A wild dog sharing food? Then I'll let you experience what it's like to beg someone for pleasure like a dog! Oh, and I need to remember to film it so Huo Qingfeng can admire it sometime! That way, when you die, at least he'll have something to remember you by. Someone, bring me the medicine!"
"yes."
Soon someone brought something over—a syringe containing medicine. The person respectfully bowed and handed it to Guzheng with both hands.
Gu Zheng took the syringe and gently pushed the plunger, watching a small stream of liquid shoot into the air. Gu Zheng smiled smugly and lowered her head, waving the large syringe in front of Ling Ruoke. "There's enough aphrodisiac in here, enough to make you feel like you're in heaven. But before you feel that heaven, you have to beg them, beg them to give it to you."
Gu Zheng's hand traced a circle, pointing to the people surrounding her.
Ling Ruoke followed her hand and looked. Because she was lying on the ground, her perspective was strange. The faces of those people looked distorted, much like the ox-headed and horse-faced demons who had come to collect souls. In her daze, her arm was suddenly grabbed.
The syringe in Guzheng's hand pierced her arm.
Ling Ruoke felt pain, but she couldn't even struggle. At this moment, she was truly "at the mercy of others." She slowly closed her eyes, a sense of indescribable despair washing over her. Her eyes were dry, without tears.
Gu Zheng was quite pleased to see her like this. She slowly stood up and instructed, "If you don't mind, you can have whatever you want with her. Although her face is swollen, her skin is still smooth, delicate, and fair. Don't forget to leave some beautiful marks. But remember, don't kill her, I still need to sell her for money. When the time comes, send her onto the boat. If you're still interested, you can continue on the boat."
"Thank you, Miss. Don't worry, we'll take good care of her." The men exchanged smiles, all eager to make their move. Ling Ruoke had beautiful skin, and with her curvaceous figure, she was undeniably alluring.
Gu Zheng laughed loudly, just like Mei Chaofeng or Li Mochou in TV dramas, both of them were crazy women.
Gu Zheng's laughter hadn't faded when someone suddenly entered and whispered something in her ear. Gu Zheng narrowed her eyes slightly, glanced at the sky outside the window—it was almost time. She glanced again at Ling Ruoke on the ground, then turned and left. "Get this bitch out of here as soon as possible."
"yes."
The guzheng was gone, and the sound of high heels slowly faded into the distance, tapping at Ling Ruoke's ears and then reaching her heart. The injected medicine seemed to have taken effect, because she felt warmth. She somewhat regretted not carrying some poison or something; even in death, she couldn't lose her dignity.
When someone touched her body, she felt despair once more. Unable to struggle, she could only slowly close her eyes. The inability to even die was an unspeakable sorrow.
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