"Ugh..." I struggled hard, but the difference in strength between a man and a woman left me powerless. Li Chengqian was like a ferocious beast, wanting to devour me alive.

Damn it! Is this dog born in the year of the dog? Why does he bite people for no reason? I cursed him in my heart, but I didn't dare to really provoke him. After all, he is so angry now. If I provoke him and accuse me of something, I will be in big trouble.

"Your Highness, calm down!" I dodged his attack while trying to reason with him, "You are doing yourself no good by doing this!"

"Benefits?" Li Chengqian suddenly stopped moving, as if he had heard a joke. He stood up and looked down at me, his eyes full of mockery. "Lin Qingya, do you think I care about those false names?"

He reached out and pinched my chin, and said in a cold tone: "There is nothing I cannot get that I want! You have been mine for a long time!"

I was frightened by his overbearing words, and a chill ran up from my feet to my head. This Li Chengqian is simply crazy!

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. At this point, being afraid is useless. I have to find a way to save myself!

"Your Highness, you really misunderstood!" I suppressed the fear in my heart, forced a smile, and said softly, "The reason why I rejected you is not because I don't like you, but because..."

I deliberately prolonged my voice, and saw from the corner of my eye that Li Chengqian's expression had indeed eased a little. I was secretly delighted, thinking that this trick of "playing hard to get" was indeed useful.

"But why?" Li Chengqian was really hooked, he asked.

I bit my lip, pretending to be embarrassed, and whispered, "It's because... I already have someone in my heart."

"Who do you love?" Li Chengqian's face darkened again. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Who is it?!"

I was secretly happy. You little brat, you’re still a little naive to fight with me!

"Yes..." I paused deliberately, then raised my head, looked directly into his eyes, and said word by word, "Your Highness Prince Rui!"

Li Chengqian's pupils shrank suddenly, and a cold murderous intent emanated from him, as if to freeze me into ice.

"Say it again!" He grabbed my neck, his voice as cold as a devil from hell.

I was strangled by him and couldn't breathe. My face turned red, but I still stubbornly repeated: "I... I like... His Royal Highness Prince Rui!"

Li Chengqian's fingers kept tightening, and I felt like I was about to suffocate. Just when I thought I was about to die, he suddenly loosened his grip.

I lay there powerless, breathing in the fresh air with big gulps, feeling terrified. This Li Chengqian would really kill me!

"Good! Very good!" Li Chengqian's voice was icy cold. He looked down at me with eyes full of resentment. "Lin Qingya, you have angered me! Just wait, I will make you regret it!"

After he finished speaking, he turned around abruptly and walked away in big strides.

I lay there, unable to recover for a long time.

"System, system, are you still there?" I asked weakly.

"Warning! Warning! The host's vital signs are weak! Please seek medical attention as soon as possible!" The mechanical voice in my mind rang again, but this time, its tone was full of anxiety.

"Go to the hospital! I'm almost strangled to death, where do you want me to go?" I couldn't help but curse.

"Host, please calm down! The system is working on the best solution for you..."

"The best solution? What's the best solution? Are you going to conjure up a doctor to give me a chance to breathe as a human being?"

"Host, please wait a moment..."

The system's sound suddenly disappeared, and the only sound in my ears was my own pounding heartbeat.

I struggled to get up from the bed, feeling sore all over, especially in the burning pain in my neck.

Damn you Li Chengqian! I will make you pay the price!

I swore to myself as I stumbled out.

As soon as I walked to the door, I saw a familiar figure standing there.

"Xiao Rui?" I shouted in surprise.

Xiao Rui heard my voice and turned around suddenly. When he saw the shocking pinch marks on my neck, his face turned pale instantly.

"Who did it?!" He grabbed my arm, his tone full of worry and anger.

I shook my head and said nothing.

It’s better not to let him know some things.

"Qingya, tell me, what happened?" Xiao Rui's tone was pleading.

I raised my head and looked at the gentle and jade-like man in front of me, and suddenly a sense of inexplicable grievance surged in my heart.

"Xiao Rui..." My nose was sore and tears could not help but flow out, "I'm scared..."

Xiao Rui hugged me in his arms, patted my back gently, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, Qingya, I'm here, I will protect you..."

I hugged him tightly, feeling the warmth of his body, and I finally felt a sense of security in my heart.

"Qingya, tell me, who bullied you? I will help you get revenge!" Xiao Rui's voice rang above my head, firm and powerful.

I raised my head, looked into his eyes, and said word by word: "Yes... too much!"

Xiao Rui's pupils shrank suddenly, and a fierce murderous aura emanated from him.

It seems that a bloody storm is inevitable...