Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 420

Chapter 420: Wait for Big Brother to Come Back (End of Military Arc)

 

“…”

“You had the perfect opportunity to launch a counter but alas, your whole family has chosen death…” Saohuang continued as his eyes moved to fall on Xinghe. His meaning was well understood. By choosing to help Xinghe, the Xi family had chosen death. If the Xi family cut all ties to her then most likely they would be able to survive this unscathed. However, they didn’t and Saohuang couldn’t say he didn’t appreciate that.

His smile grew bigger. “However, I have to say, I’m mighty impressed by the Xi family, sacrificing so much just to save a woman. That’s rare, don’t you feel honored, Miss Xia?”

Xinghe stared coldly at him and her clear voice rang out, “I feel honored that someone would sacrifice so much just to frame me, that much is true.”

“Miss Xia is someone unique so you deserve all the honor others are willing to lavish on you,” Saohuang replied with a thin smile.

“I assure you, I will repay certain people with equal recognition.”

“Oh, what might that be?” Saohuang asked with a shrug. From his perspective, Xinghe and the Xi family were on death row. These were all losers, he was not one bit afraid of them.

Xinghe answered coldly, “You’ll know soon enough. It might not be soon but it’ll definitely come.”

Saohuang suddenly started laughing. “Miss Xia, you know what? I admire the way you talk because it doesn’t allow others to underestimate you.”

“That’s right but sadly, you have been underestimating me.” Xinghe looked at him one last time before climbing into the car. She was done talking to him. She was not one to huff and puff in front of her enemies. To her, actions spoke louder than words and a face slap spoke a thousand words!

She was willing to let Saohuang have a brief moment of glory but his end would eventually come like all who had crossed her before. Munan had lost interest in chewing words with Saohuang as well, so he too climbed into the car.

“Get moving,” he ordered the driver and the car sped away. Saohuang watched their leaving car and his eyes were filled with derision and viciousness.

…

“I want to speak with Mubai,” Xinghe told Munan.

Munan was surprised. “Big Brother? He is probably unreachable now.”

“Why?”

“He’s coming back, so he’s probably on the plane now,” Even at a time like this, Munan did his wingman job. “He found out what happened to you and rushed back as soon as possible but he was a bit far away so it would take him some time before he arrived.”

Xinghe’s eyes glistened for a bit and shook her head. “He shouldn’t have come back…”

“Big Brother couldn’t stop worry about you. Big Sister Xia, don’t worry, after Big Brother’s home, we’ll keep you safe.”

“But I’m worried your family will be implicated by aligning yourself with me.”

Munan laughed. “What are you talking about, you’re in this mess because of us to begin with. Big Sister Xia, our Xi family might not be the most morally upright citizens but we’re not so despicable as to use you as a scapegoat. This whole thing started because of our Xi family so we will do everything we can to keep you safe. Don’t worry about us, if there’s time then there’s a way we can stop it.”

Does this mean the Xi family is willing to fight for me to the bitter end? I know this involves their livelihood as well, but by ditching me, they would have a better chance of survival. Why would they choose me over that? Is it really worth it…

Chapter 421: Sleeping Beside Her

 

Xinghe understood their thoughts so kept her own to herself. Words were nothing but a waste of time. She needed to start working soon. The car soon reached the Xi family’s old mansion. Since Munan brought her there, she treated the place like it was her home, she walked in liberally. The Xi family was indeed waiting for her. After they asked about her current condition, their questions moved into more serious territories and Xinghe answered them all.

“Stay here for the next few days, and don’t go anywhere. We will handle the rest, thank you for your help earlier,” Grandfather Xi told her with a light tone. They already knew about Xinghe’s contribution in the military. They felt she had done more than her fair share, so they didn’t want to trouble her anymore. However, Xinghe had her own plan but it was not the time to divulge it to them.

There was only question she needed to ask. “When will Mubai return?”

Munan answered, “Big Brother should be home today but we’re not sure on the exact time.”

Xinghe nodded and said, “I think I will go rest for now, is that okay?”

“Of course. Maid, please take Miss Xia to her room,” Grandfather Xi called out. A maid walked over and led her away. Munan was glad because Xinghe didn’t seem to have any aversion to their presence. In fact, she seemed rather comfortable there. He thought she would reject their kindness but thankfully she didn’t. It looked like she was starting to warm up to them…

He believed it was only a matter of time until they were a real family. After Xinghe left, the rest started discussing other matters. Xinghe cleared her mind of everything, she took a bath and slept after she reached the guest room. She understood what her body needed; what she needed then was a good rest. After all, only with a good rest could she have enough energy to do more things.

…

Two days of back to back interrogations had exhausted Xinghe. She fell asleep quickly. The sleep was long because when she woke up next, it was already midnight. She opened her eyes to realize someone was lying beside her. Xinghe was slightly taken aback when she saw that familiar face.

It came as a surprise to her to find Mubai sleeping next to her when she woke up. He also seemed rather worse for wear. He was deeply asleep and breathing steadily, he was still in the clothes he’d arrived in. When did he return?

She was so out of it that she didn’t realize when that happened. However, it was good that he had returned because she had something to discuss with him.

Just like that, Xinghe lay there without moving. She took occasional pauses in her thinking to look at Mubai.

For some reason, perhaps it was because they hadn’t seen each other for quite some time, the lines around his face had gotten deeper. Xinghe even admitted he had gotten rather charming…

As to what kind of charm she was unable to tell but she found that her gaze kept returning to him. Plus, this was the first time she’d had the chance to study his features at such a close distance. Xinghe realized many details that had missed her attention before, for example, Mubai’s lashes weren’t only thick but also long. He had good, almost flawless skin, his nose was more aquiline than she thought and his lips seemed to always be curved into an amused expression…

Being asleep softened his features and stripped away his usual unapproachable aura. Xinghe felt… comfortable in his presence.

She wondered, how come before she had the impression that Mubai was a robot-esque creature with a shield that deterred others from getting close?

Chapter 422: Dreaming

 

Xinghe studied him closely to understand these new observable changes in her mind. At that moment, the sleeping man suddenly opened his eyes. Xinghe was shocked once more suddenly looking into his rather confused yet deep eyes. However, the awkwardness didn’t last, she moved away from him and said, “You’re finally awake. Good, I have something to discuss with you…”

Before Xinghe could finish, she saw Mubai’s handsome face approaching her. He was… going to kiss her!

As the gentle and familiar touch fell on her lips, a shock of electricity shot through her body, frying her brain in the process. Other than the widening of her eyes, Xinghe’s whole body had went into shut down. Of course, she knew what was happening but for some reason, her usual astute brain, seemed to have entered a state of inactivity. She felt Mubai’s teeth on her lips and his hot breath on her face…

Like before, it was until his tongue started advancing that she recovered with another jolt of electricity! Reflexively, she averted her face and her eyes were shaking with… anxiety?

The atmosphere suddenly became unspeakably awkward. The next second, Mubai sat up and yawned. In his magnetic voice, he said, “Sorry, I thought I was dreaming just then.”

Xinghe stared at him and felt the rush to hit him arose in her heart looking at his serious countenance. Mubai offered a wicked smile. “Sorry, I haven’t had a good night sleep in the past half month and just came off the plane, so fell asleep here but I’m wide awake now.”

“…”

Xinghe knew that was a straight-faced lie. However, she didn’t want to dwell on it and open another can of worms. She also sat up and asked naturally, “How’s your progress?”

“Not bad. Also, I want to apologize for dragging you into the mess. I’m sorry.” Mubai stared gently at her and said softly, “You can keep your hands clean for the rest, I will handle everything. You don’t need to worry about the criminal charge….”

“I’m not,” Xinghe answered softly, “I’m not a worrier but you should know I can’t sit still and do nothing.”

Mubai held her eye contact quietly for two second and changed the subject, “Are you hungry? I am, let’s get some food first.”

“Okay,” Xinghe agreed, she was rather hungry herself. Mubai smiled and quickly ordered for food to be sent in. The maid quickly sent in a lot of food, every single plate was piping hot. It was obvious the food was prepared beforehand and kept hot until they woke up. The two were hungry so they enjoyed the meal in silence. Mubai, like usual, kept helping Xinghe take the food…

Xinghe didn’t want to waste time so she focused on eating. She finished soon. They put down their chopsticks at almost the same time.

“Why don’t you have more?” Mubai asked with concern. “You had so little.”

“I’m full. How about you?” Xinghe asked.

Mubai didn’t answer, instead he poured her half a glass of red wine. “Let’s have a drink then.”

Chapter 423: Take Me with You

 

Xinghe accepted the offered glass and clinked it with his. The wine went down smoothly, she couldn’t remember the last time she was so relaxed. Mubai seemed to share the same thought. He took a sip of the wine and offered a luxurious smile. “This feels nice.”

It’s nice drinking with her.

Well, it’s nice doing anything with her.

The period he was away, he missed her dearly. He was gratified now that he saw her in person, but somehow, he felt it wasn’t enough…

Mubai sipped on his wine slowly while staring intensely at Xinghe. Xinghe saw a mess of emotions in his deep dark eyes. She felt they were communicating some messages to her, precisely what she couldn’t be sure. She could read other people’s thoughts fairly well but she had difficulties when it came to relationships. It was a lot more complicated than she would have preferred. It was as if her brain was born without the faculty to dissect relationships even though her mental acuity on other subjects was surprisingly inhuman.

Mubai saw Xinghe’s disinterestedness.

“I’m done drinking, what about you?” Xinghe put down her glass and became all business again.

Mubai sighed helplessly, “Then why don’t you go back to sleep, the sun hasn’t even risen yet, you can still afford some shut eyes.”

“That’s fine, I’m well rested, how about you?”

She kept asking that question but it was not out of concern; she just wanted to talk business with him!

What kind of business, Mubai could only guess.

“Xinghe, it’s not often we get the opportunity such as tonight to rest, why don’t we savor it?” Mubai hinted but Xinghe was like a block of wood.

“I’ve savored more than enough. Let’s talk business and not waste time.”

“…”

“When do you plan on leaving?” Xinghe looked at him and asked directly. She knew Mubai had only come back temporarily, he had to leave soon.

Mubai found himself unable to lie under her scrutiny. “…In a bit.”

In other words, he was leaving tonight. Xinghe nodded before adding, “Take me with you.”

“Do you think that’s possible?” Mubai asked rather angrily.

Xinghe answered consolingly, “I know my departure will be troublesome for the Xi family but we’re running out of time, we have no other choice.”

This was her last resort. If she couldn’t clear her name, then she needed to find out Saohuang’s proof of criminality as soon as possible. Only then could everything be fine again.

Even though eventually they would find that out but time was not on their side. The longer this dragged on, the more the Xi family stood to lose. Time was a crucial variable.

For example, Saohuang might be brought down in the future, but the leadership post of Flying Dragon Unit might not go to Munan anymore. Things changed and they had to act fast to catch up. The only thing she could do was to try her best, to not give up until the very last moment. For that purpose, she had to follow Mubai overseas, she had to find Saohuang’s proof of criminality as soon as possible.

Mubai understood all of this as well but he didn’t want to involve her in any more danger. He would handle everything and she would be safe, but could her decision be changed?

He knew full well it couldn’t because she was Xia Xinghe.

Chapter 424: A Constant Part of Your Future

 

She was a woman who knew her own mind and set her own goals, a woman who didn’t want or need to rely on others. If she did, she wouldn’t be Xia Xinghe. He understood that, from many regards, she was more responsible than the common man. Her pride was not less than others.

Of course, she wouldn’t just sit patiently and leave everything for him to handle. She wouldn’t leave her own fate in other people’s hands. Even if that other person was him. Even God couldn’t dictate her fate, much less him…

He understood Xinghe fully because he was her kindred spirit. He cherished her but above all else he respected her, which was why he came to a decision after a beat or two.

“Alright, you can come with me. I will support you in every one of your endeavors.”

Xinghe didn’t expect him to cave so easily. She pressed, “Aren’t you afraid that things are going to be difficult for the Xi family after I leave?”

Mubai laughed. “Our Xi family can handle that bit of trouble. If we couldn’t, we wouldn’t have survived to this day. Don’t worry, the family won’t die yet.”

Even if she left, the Xi family wouldn’t crumble overnight. Plus, every transaction had a loss and gain. As long as there was net gain, Mubai was satisfied! To run a big business, one shouldn’t be too concerned with details.

Xinghe smiled. “Right, then it’s decided. Don’t worry, I will make sure the Xi family does not regret this decision.”

Mubai laughed. “As long as you’re alright in the end, there will be no regret.”

Xinghe rolled her eyes. She stood up and said, “Come on, let’s go now and not waste time.”

Mubai gave her a helpless expression. “I’m curious, are you ever tired?”

Why is she always so energetic? Even if the place she is heading towards is filled with danger and trouble?

Xinghe looked at him and answered, “I will never feel tired with a goal in mind. If I do, I wouldn’t have selected that goal to begin with.”

Mubai stood up slowly but with a curious look in his eyes. He suppressed the urge to caress her face. As Xinghe looked at him with confusion in her eyes, he explained gently, “You might not be tired but know that I will always be around to be your rock.”

Xinghe was stunned, and before she could recover, Mubai had dragged her out of the room. She had a hard time calming down. No one knew how impactful Mubai’s words were to her.

At that moment, she realized her life had always been incomplete. She was not in need of love or marriage or anything materialistic.

She was in need of a spiritual partner that could be on the same level as her and challenge her!

Ever since she swore to take her fate into her own hands, she knew the journey of her life would be treacherous. After all, it was not easy going against destiny. It was as if the whole world was standing in her way.

However, she felt the weight that had been pressing down on her shoulders lifted a tiny bit. She had no complaints no matter how hard the journey was but once in a while she would be assaulted by feelings of loneliness.

Loneliness… that was probably God’s punishment for her defying his will.

Chapter 425: Don’t Leave My Sight

 

It was not a symbolic loneliness but a spiritual barrenness. Xinghe thought she was fated to face life alone…

Who would have thought Mubai would promise to be her rock? She knew he was capable of doing that… but she wondered, how long he would persevere.

“What’s on your mind?” Mubai had already dragged Xinghe out of the mansion. The cold wind hit her face, freshening her mind.

She didn’t answer but asked, “We’re leaving just like that? We’re not telling them first?”

Mubai shook his head. “I will explain on the phone. Since we’ve decided then it’s better to act fast.”

“Okay.” Xinghe nodded, he was right, they were on a race against time. The car drove them to a private airport where a private plane already sat waiting. Mubai escorted Xinghe up into the plane.

Before entering, Xinghe turned back to look at the darkness behind her and a determined look crossed her eyes.

When I see this place next, it will be the end of Feng Saohuang! I will make him regret ever coming after me and everything that I love!

…

Just like that, Mubai took Xinghe out of the country. This created quite a problem for the Xi family who’d paid her bail. However, they didn’t have the time to care about that anymore. The Xi family was also in a troublesome situation, like Xinghe, they had no other choice but to find out Saohuang’s proof of criminality as soon as possible. In other words, this was the last resort for both the Xi family and Xinghe.

Even though this wouldn’t end the Xi family but it would create a chain reaction that would cause great losses for the family. Regardless, this was a risk they had to take to overcome this particular crisis.

Little did Xinghe know that what awaited her was a cruel and dark reality.

…

The country Mubai was taking Xinghe to was Country Y. They needed to change two planes and spent two days and two nights in the air before landing at Country Y.

On the plane, Mubai took out a handgun and taught Xinghe the basics.

“Country Y is in a critical condition at the moment, there will be riots. There are even rumors of a large-scale war breaking out soon. I really didn’t want to bring you along because it is simply too dangerous,” Mubai told her.

Xinghe nodded. “I know, but there is nowhere that is one hundred percent safe, I’d rather chance it with you.”

Mubai smirked. “Don’t worry, just stick around me and I will keep you safe. After we land at Country Y, please follow me closely and don’t wander out of my sight.”

Xinghe nodded to show understanding. She knew the gravity of the situation and knew how to act accordingly. Her sole goal of going to Country Y was to use her computer skills to unearth Saohuang’s proof of criminality. Everything else she would leave to Mubai.

Mubai continued to bring her up to date on his investigation.

“I’ve found out more information about this illegal organization but their base’s location is still unclear. According to my collected information, their group is incredibly large, so much so that we can’t take them down unaided, which is why I’ve formed a cooperative relationship with an important person in Country Y. The moment we find out the location of their base, you can hack into their internal system.”

Chapter 426: Your Contribution Will Be the Biggest

 

Xinghe nodded, thinking it was simpler than she thought. “Looks like, if everything goes according to plan, we will be able to take care of them very soon.”

Mubai smiled. “This is all thanks to you, because you’re the play maker. Without you, this would take a lot more time because if we can’t take them down with one fell swoop, they might go into hiding or worse, retaliate.”

Xinghe nodded with understanding. “Therefore, my work is basically to siphon away all their internal information in one go without tipping them off?”

“That’s right, it’s quite a difficult task, are you up for it?” Mubai asked concernedly.

Xinghe nodded confidently. “You don’t need to worry about that. Unless their internal system is better defended than our country’s highest intelligence unit’s, it’ll be no problem. However, even if it is, I’m more than willing to give it a try.”

Mubai knew she would say something like that. He replied happily, “Alright, we’ll depend on you then. If this is a success, your contribution will be the biggest.”

Xinghe looked at him and said softly, “I don’t think that’s true because you must have also faced a lot of difficulties when you were at Country Y.”

Or else, he wouldn’t have taken so long to look into the organization.

Mubai indeed had been through a lot. Country Y was in its most rocky time and he had no influence there so he had to watch his every step. One wrong step could mean death. Several times, when he was out looking for information, he had attracted the attention of the wrong party. A few men that he brought along with him had even been killed in the line of duty. He had brushed by Death’s embrace many times before finding his footing and getting the collaboration with this important person from County Y. He did all that in two months, an impossible feat if carried out by anyone else.

The reason Mubai could accomplish so much so soon was because of two things, his brains and his money. In an unstable country, money could open many lips and doors. It was also because of money that he managed to secure cooperation to take down the illegal organization so soon.

In other words, Mubai had set up everything for Xinghe. Her job, albeit technically demanding, was free from danger. Mubai was satisfied with this arrangement because no matter under what circumstance, he was not willing to put her in harm’s way.

However, the thing that gladdened him the most was her giving him such a degree of understanding…

Of course, Mubai spared her the details, he said with a wicked smile, “I didn’t do much because, at the end of the day, we still need to rely on you. You’re our trump card.”

Xinghe rolled her eyes at his modesty but she didn’t say anything more, she only promised, “Don’t worry, I will give it my best.”

Mubai nodded. At the same time, he swore to do his best to ensure her safety, to clear all the obstacles that came her way. The only thing she needed to do was to swoop in at the last minute and shine her brightest!

However, things didn’t go according to his plan!

Fate just had to throw them a curve ball. Something unpredictable happened.

The moment their plane entered Country Y, they were attacked. Anarchy had erupted and war was tearing through Country Y!

Chapter 427: Will to Survive!

 

After the plane was struck, Xinghe had her first experience of free-falling and how fast it was. It happened so quickly that a normal human wouldn’t have the reflexes to do anything else but careen down following the plane, pulled by gravity. Of course, Mubai was not someone normal. Xinghe couldn’t understand how he managed to fit a parachute on her in such a short and high-tension moment. Not only that, he even managed to open the plane door and shoved her out, giving her a chance at survival.

Xinghe’s thoughts couldn’t keep up with his actions. She was still reeling from the attack when she was pushed out the door. She didn’t even have the chance to look at him one last time. Her mind couldn’t work out the possibility that this might be the last time they saw each other.

Before she knew it, her parachute opened and the sudden air pressure smothered her face, and dried the single tear that fell out of the corner of her eye. However, the winds did nothing to dampen the shock and sadness in her heart.

From her vantage point, she couldn’t see where the plane went but she could hear the explosion clearly. The plane had exploded!

Is Mubai still alive? The thought tore at Xinghe’s heart. It was a visceral type of pain, a pain at an intensity that she hadn’t experienced before. The pain was so overwhelming that it eclipsed her senses as she crashed through the jungle. Her parachute was torn apart by the branches and she crashed into the ground!

Xinghe’s consciousness faded, but before that, she told herself that she must survive! She must live, she mustn’t die!

…

Xinghe eventually did survive. After being unconscious for who knows how long, she opened her eyes in a daze. The sky was no longer blue but an ashen grey. The light filtering through the foliage was weak. Xinghe closed her eyes and she could hear the sound of birds chirping, and the earthly smell of trees and soil around her.

She gripped her fists and breathed in deeply. Good, she was still alive.

As long as she was still alive, she could launch a comeback but before that, she needed to make sure whether Mubai was still alive or not.

Xinghe didn’t cry or scream. Clenching her teeth through the nausea and physical pain coming from her chest, she stood up and walked slowly out of the underbrush. However, she was deeply wounded; there were bruises all over and she felt she had broken some ribs. Every step was like a step towards death. She was so weak that her senses started to wane, she could no longer hear the sounds around her and her sight was getting increasingly blurry. Her breaths were labored and her throat burned with every breath.

Like a wounded animal, she pressed on with sheer animal instinct alone. The only thing holding her up was her will to survive. Eventually, she walked out of the forest…

However, the moment she did, she collapsed onto the floor. The darkness consumed her for only several minutes this time. Xinghe opened her eyes again because she heard the sound of car engine coming her way. It gave her a burst of strength.

Xinghe lifted her head hopefully but her gaze dimmed when she saw it was a group of men walking towards her carrying firearms on their backs…

Chapter 428: Take Their Lives

 

They were wearing civilian clothes and not a military uniform; they didn’t have the mannerisms of soldiers. Xinghe darkened her eyes because she realized these men were definitely not good Samaritans!

Then again, in a country like Country Y, the military wouldn’t all be good people anyway. Xinghe’s prediction was proved right soon after…

“Hey, she’s still alive!” The men ran to stop in front of her. The first thing they did was not to apply first aid but cheer that she was still living.

“An eastern beauty, why would she be here?”

“You heard the plane explosion, right? She must have fallen from it.”

A dark-skinned man squatted down to inspect Xinghe’s body. “Her wounds are not that serious; she might have some uses. Quick, pack her up before the military arrives.”

The few men quickly hauled Xinghe onto the car and then they sped away. They kept throwing her questions but Xinghe remained quiet like she couldn’t understand what they were saying. The men were curiously looking at her calm countenance.

“How come it feels like she is not afraid of us?”

The other man laughed. “Perhaps she thinks we’re here to save her.”

“Haha, I think you’re right, but even so, she should have given us an appreciative smile.”

“Probably still in shock from the rough tumble.”

“Such a shame then,” the man tutted and his fingers teased Xinghe’s chin. “A gorgeous face, if not for the fact that she will fetch a good price, I wouldn’t mind doing her here and now.”

“Hey, get in line, me first…”

“Last time, you got the first taste, this time it’s my turn.”

“Stop arguing, we’ve caught quite a few, everyone will have their chance, no one will be left hanging dry.” After the man finished talking, everyone burst out laughing salaciously.

Xinghe lowered her vicious gaze as the unsavory words drifted into her ears. She was not afraid of these men, if anything, she was plotting to take their lives!

She would never show kindness to the scum of the Earth, especially those that bullied women. Even if these people hadn’t come after her directly, she wouldn’t have let them go so easily. Little did Xinghe know that the chance to decimate this group of scum would arrive faster than she’d imagined.

…

The car drove until the night fell and they had reached a secluded base. The base was small, guarded by twenty to thirty men. They were overjoyed when they saw the car had a woman in it.

The fat leader scanned every inch of Xinghe’s body and nodded satisfactorily.

“This one is not bad; this type of Eastern beauty always fetches a good price. Auction her tomorrow. Well done, this time you guys have done a good job!”

A thin man who had been salivating on Xinghe on the car ride over asked lecherously, “Boss, can the boys have a little taste before the auction?”

The boss rejected him outright, “No, her body is too frail. Are you going to pay if she gets broken? However, there are some that are in quite serviceable condition, your whole gang can take your pick! But remember to not overdo it.”

“Thank you, Boss…” The group of men cheered.

After that they grabbed Xinghe and pushed her into a room roughly. They shoved her to a corner. Then, like a pack of hungry wolves, they jumped on the other women in there.

Chapter 429: Loss of Humanity

 

As if sensing their impending doom, the women became crazed, struggling from the men’s grips as they wailed and screamed uncontrollably. The group of men didn’t expect such a violent reaction, resulting in a few women managing to get away from their grip. However, they didn’t get mad, instead they started laughing amusedly. They continued the cat and mouse game. The women continued struggling with all of their might, sending the room into utter chaos.

The men’s laughter and curses combined with the women’s screaming and crying was intense enough to bring the roof down.

Some of the men went straight to business, trapping the women with their bodies. The women who were assaulted struggling like crazy but the more they struggled, the more inhumane the men became…

The men had lost all traces of humanity and rationality. Some of them grabbed the women’s heads and pounded them against the walls or the ground, grinding them figuratively and literally.

One of them forwent the boss’ order and jumped at Xinghe viciously. “Get lost—” Xinghe kicked at him, the unexpected kick sent the man tumbling to the floor.

“F*ck, b*tch, I’m going to make you pay for that!” The angered man advanced on Xinghe again. This time, he pinned down Xinghe’s limbs and started to tear away at Xinghe’s clothes as his other hand slapped her continuously to keep her obedient.

At that moment, a man’s ragged scream rang out among the crowd. Everyone was stunned by the sudden scream. Then, they saw a short-haired woman with an Asian face, used the thin razor in her hands to slit the throat of the man who assaulted her. The man held on the neck wound with dear life as his eyes bulged in disbelief. He didn’t expect the harmless woman to be so ruthless and fast…

So fast, he didn’t have time to defend himself. However, it was too late for regret. An artery was ruptured, the pain made his eyes bulge in fear. He glared angrily at the woman before him, his eyes burning with lethal intent. However, the next second, he crumbled to the floor like wet laundry.

He was dead…

That sobered up the rest of the men, they pulled out their guns.

“F*ck, kill her!” One of the men shouted angrily. The short-haired woman took a defensive step back, staring at her attackers with a pair of vengeful eyes. Minutes before the men pulled their trigger, they heard a gunshot coming from outside. This sent another shock through the crowd. Before they could recover, a series of gunshots rang out.

“Sh*t, we’re under attack!” someone shouted from outside. The faces of the men in the room changed, they left the women behind and rushed out.

However, at the last minute, one of the men stopped and walked back in, his gun aimed directly at that short-haired woman’s head.

The woman who’d just sighed in relief tensed up again and her face blanched. The man’s face lit up with an evil smile as his finger applied pressure on the trigger…

The shot was fired but it missed its mark because Xinghe tackled the man at the last minute. The short-haired woman was surprised that someone had come to her aid. However, she quickly recovered and also charged at the man.