Yi Tianran persevered and continued her actions, eventually tracking down the music club that Chu Lin supposedly frequented.
They arrived outside a private room, slipped a listening device through the crack in the door, and then hid in the next room to eavesdrop.
As soon as I opened it, I heard some shocking content—
With a "rip," the sound of clothes being torn apart rang out.
"You bitch, who do you think you are, daring to hide! It's your honor to be noticed by our young master Lin." A man's fierce and lewd voice rang out, "Don't move, I need to help young master Lin inspect the goods in advance."
Lin Shao? Is it Chu Lin?
"Mmm..." The woman's mouth seemed to be gagged, and her voice sounded muffled and weak.
"Old Wang, hurry up, I'll go when you're done." Another urging male voice rang out from inside the room.
"What's the rush? I haven't even had a taste yet!" The lewd man hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly cried out, "You slut, you dare kick me! What are you pretending to be, a virtuous woman? If your family hadn't sold you off to climb the social ladder, would you have had the chance to meet someone like Young Master Lin? Huh? I'll kill you."
"Waaah..." The woman's voice changed from struggling to crying.
Upon hearing this, Yi Tianran didn't hesitate and went straight to the private room, knocking on the door.
The lewd man's tone was full of anger, "Who is it! I didn't call you for services, get the hell out of here."
Yi Tianran deliberately lowered her voice, "I was sent by Young Master Lin. Why are you taking so long to inspect the goods?"
Upon hearing this, the lewd man immediately stopped what he was doing, straightened his clothes, and opened the door. "You were sent by Young Master Lin?"
Why is it a woman?
"Yes, won't you let me in?" Yi Tianran asked with a sweet smile, her eyes crinkling.
"Okay, okay, come in quickly!" The lewd man was practically drooling, and he quickly stepped aside to let her in.
Yi Tianran locked the door behind her.
Then... a barrage of punches and kicks, along with the man's screams of agony, rang out one after another.
However, because the private room is very well-insulated, no one outside can hear it, and even if they could, they wouldn't rush in to get themselves killed!
Five minutes later, after tying the two bruised and unconscious thugs together with a rope, Yi Tianran walked to the corner.
The woman lay silently on the sofa like a corpse, her clothes torn open, her body covered in bruises, a scene of utter disarray.
She frowned and slowly walked over.
The lights in the private room weren't on, and the corner was too dark. The woman's hands and feet were tied, her eyes were covered, and her mouth was gagged, so Yi Tianran couldn't see her clearly.
When she finally stood before her and saw that familiar face, she couldn't help but gasp.
He hurriedly reached out to untie her bindings.
The moment the black cloth covering her eyes was lifted, the woman's tear-streaked face appeared before her.
Yi Tianran's heart skipped a beat, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Meiling, is that you?"
Liu Meiling hugged herself tightly, her eyes red and bloodshot as she looked up.
She trembled, staring at her warily, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Who are you?!"
Yi Tianran then realized that she had disguised herself with an unfamiliar face today, so she definitely wouldn't recognize herself.
She took a deep breath, took off her coat, and draped it over her shoulders.
Sensing Liu Meiling's trembling and resistance, she felt a lump in her throat and hugged her tightly, saying, "I am Qin Yao."
"Qin, Yao?" Liu Meiling's mind went blank for a moment. "Qin Yao doesn't look like you. Don't try to fool me."
"That was just a disguise." Seeing Liu Meiling's startled state, Yi Tianran decided not to hide it from her anymore. "My real identity is Yi Tianran. Do you remember me?"
After all, this was the only friend who brought me warmth during my youth.
Liu Meiling's heart trembled.
If before it was just a suspicion.
Now, she was finally certain that the person in front of her was indeed her childhood playmate.
"How could you..." She opened her mouth, wanting to ask many questions, but her mind was in a mess and she couldn't get the words out.
"It's okay, don't worry, I'll explain everything to you slowly. Just know that I'm not dead." Yi Tianran hugged her tightly and patted her back gently to calm her down.
After a long while, Yi Tianran asked softly, "Are you feeling better?"
Liu Meiling nodded slowly, tears streaming down her face as if she were confiding her grievances to a childhood friend.
She said softly, "I've been scammed again. They told me that my cousin was hospitalized with kidney failure and needed a kidney donation to save his life. My aunt cried and begged me to save her son on the phone. She said she just wanted me to come back and get a match first. If it didn't work out, that would be fine. But if it did work out, she would wipe the slate clean of past grievances, give me some money, and never bother me again."
I thought it was worth it to exchange a kidney for my freedom, so I came back. But after the match was confirmed, it turned out I wasn't a good match. They wouldn't let me go; instead, they wanted to tie me up and use me to pay off their debts!
That's when I found out that my cousin had been gambling and had accumulated a huge debt. During the fight to escape, he accidentally punctured his kidney. That's why they tricked me into coming back. They planned to sell me for a high price if my kidney wasn't a match, and they even begged their creditors to find a suitable kidney donor for their son... I never imagined I was so valuable.
As she laughed, she tasted the bitterness of tears.
"Cry, it'll make you feel better." Yi Tianran hugged her tenderly and comforted her softly, "They are too selfish and disgusting. They will do anything to achieve their goals. Go back and get revenge on them. I will be with you and help you."
Liu Meiling lowered her eyes sadly, her gaze dim and lifeless: "I've been back in China for a month now. In V country, missing a month of work counts as resignation. Now I've lost my job and my home. After encountering such a disgusting thing, I suddenly feel that life seems to have no meaning. No matter how hard I try to fight and pursue, I will eventually lose everything."
This already indicates a tendency towards depression.
Yi Tianran was so heartbroken that she didn't know what to say.
If she had revealed her identity to Liu Meiling earlier, Liu might have come to her for help and wouldn't have encountered these painful things.
Thinking of this, she said solemnly, "How could it be meaningless? Aren't I your good friend? As for the job, I'll arrange it for you. I guarantee it will suit your taste, and it will even include food and lodging. I won't let you end up homeless. Are you willing to trust me one more time?"
Liu Meiling looked up at her intently, a glimmer of hope in her eyes, "Really?"
Yi Tianran nodded: "Yes, do you still want to be a medical worker? I can arrange that for you."
Liu Meiling said nervously, "No, I want to change my environment and major to adjust my mindset. Actually, I have studied many majors in college. As long as you give me a chance, I will try my best to do well."
"Leave it to me."
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