Xu Qing’s eyes blazed with fury as she glared at Zheng Haoyuan. If looks could kill, Zheng Haoyuan would have died countless times. She had never imagined that the trap he set wasn’t just for her but also for Hu Yuanyuan.
The thought of Hu Yuanyuan facing the same ordeal made her nearly faint with rage. To her, Hu Yuanyuan wasn’t just a boss; she had shown Xu Qing great kindness and treated her like a sister.
“Feeling angry?” Zheng Haoyuan grinned broadly, relishing the despair in her eyes. Each time he saw such a look, it thrilled him.
“I love seeing your angry expression.” Zheng Haoyuan’s grin widened. The angrier Xu Qing became, the happier he felt, just like in bed. Due to his cultivation of divine techniques, he had toyed with all sorts of women: cold and aloof, proud and arrogant, budding virgins, and mature seductresses. At first, they all resisted, struggled, and despaired. Initially, he found it unsettling, but gradually, he came to enjoy it, feeling a sense of conquest.
Xu Qing stared at him coldly. In her mind, Zheng Haoyuan was a madman, an utterly deranged lunatic. For him to target her and Hu Yuanyuan over such a matter—how could there be any order in society if everyone acted like him?
But at this moment, Xu Qing knew thinking too much was useless. She needed to figure out how to escape Zheng Haoyuan’s grasp or prevent Hu Yuanyuan from walking into this trap. If Hu Yuanyuan fell into his hands, Xu Qing would bear an unbearable guilt.
Yet, facing the formidable Zheng Haoyuan and his two lackeys eyeing her menacingly, even the usually quick-witted Xu Qing couldn’t come up with a plan.
What to do, what to do?
As time passed, Xu Qing’s heart grew increasingly anxious. She knew if she didn’t warn Hu Yuanyuan, she would surely come.
“Thinking of tipping off Hu Yuanyuan?” Zheng Haoyuan saw her furrowed brows and smirked coldly, guessing her thoughts. “Do you think you have a chance in front of me?”
With that, he crushed her phone with a single grip, tossing the shattered pieces before her. “Want to make a call? Go ahead.”
Xu Qing’s face turned ashen, her expression filled with despair.
That was an iPhone, made of aluminium alloy, and Zheng Haoyuan had crushed it with one hand. What kind of strength was that? Could she possibly resist such a person?
“Enough talk, Xu Qing. You have two choices.” Zheng Haoyuan’s gaze fell on her, a lecherous glint in his eyes. “First, strip yourself, crawl to me, and let me enjoy you. If you satisfy me, I might let you live a life of luxury.”
“Delusional.” Xu Qing retorted coldly. Strip and crawl to him for his pleasure? Who did Zheng Haoyuan think he was—an emperor? Even an emperor wouldn’t dare. Who did he think she was?
“You refuse? Heh, you’d better think about the consequences of rejecting my offer.” Zheng Haoyuan didn’t get angry, instead speaking in a calm, coaxing tone.
Xu Qing glared at him, slowly backing toward the door.
“What, think you can escape from here?” Zheng Haoyuan stood still, sneering at her.
Xu Qing kept her eyes on him. No matter what, she had to try. If she could leave this room, there was a sliver of hope.
“Assistant Xu, are you throwing yourself at me?”
At that moment, a voice came from behind her. Xu Qing’s face changed as she spun around, only to see Zheng Haoyuan’s lackey, Flathead, standing at the door with a sleazy grin.
“This…” Xu Qing’s expression shifted. She had been so focused on Zheng Haoyuan that she hadn’t noticed when Flathead appeared at the door.
“Assistant Xu, I know you like me, but with Young Master Zheng here, how could I compete with him? Don’t worry, though. Young Master Zheng promised me a taste today. After you’re done with him, you can have some fun with me.” Flathead’s lecherous gaze roamed over Xu Qing, though he restrained himself in Zheng Haoyuan’s presence.
What…
Xu Qing couldn’t believe her ears. At that moment, she realised the situation was far graver than she had imagined. If she didn’t escape today, she wouldn’t just fall into Zheng Haoyuan’s hands but also those of his two lackeys.
“Xu Qing, you have no choice before us. If you don’t take my first offer and serve me willingly, what awaits you will be beyond your imagination.” A chilling glint flashed in Zheng Haoyuan’s eyes.
“Zheng Haoyuan, stop dreaming. I’d rather die than let you succeed.” Xu Qing said coldly.
“Die? Hahaha…”
Zheng Haoyuan laughed as if he’d heard the greatest joke in the world. After a long laugh, he looked at Xu Qing. “Talk of dying in front of me? Xu Qing, do you think that’s possible? Do you two think it’s possible?” The last question was directed at his lackeys.
“No way. We’ve never heard of anyone dying just because they said so in front of Young Master Zheng.”
“Exactly. With Young Master Zheng’s divine skills, let alone a powerless woman like Assistant Xu, even police or soldiers are at his mercy. They all try to seek death in front of him, but in the end, don’t they all obediently become his women?”
“Right, Assistant Xu, let me tell you, don’t resist Young Master Zheng. Resistance is futile. Cooperate, and you might find following him isn’t a bad choice.”
“You can’t come back from death, Assistant Xu. Think carefully. Women are born to be with men. What’s wrong with Young Master Zheng? He’s got wealth, power. What man in this world compares to him?”
“Exactly. Follow Young Master Zheng, and you’ll live a life of ecstasy, like a goddess.”
Flathead and Glasses chimed in, one after the other, their words slick and exaggerated, portraying Zheng Haoyuan as a peerless figure.
Zheng Haoyuan laughed heartily, then looked at Xu Qing coldly. “Besides, do you think death would end it? Even if you could die, I wouldn’t let you off. I’ve played with every kind of woman. The only thing I haven’t tried is a corpse. I’d love to see what that feels like one day.”
“Not only that, I’d strip you naked and hang you from Tianhai City’s Pearl Tower, letting everyone see the perfect body of Fengyuan Group’s president’s assistant.”
Zheng Haoyuan’s voice was icy, carrying a bone-chilling menace.
“You madman…” Xu Qing trembled at his words, feeling their piercing coldness. She didn’t doubt Zheng Haoyuan’s threats. This man, who would threaten her father over a trivial matter and scheme against her and Hu Yuanyuan—what wouldn’t he do?
“Madman?” Zheng Haoyuan paused, then grinned. “I like that title. I am a madman, doing mad things, speaking mad words.”
“Xu Qing, my patience has limits. Have you forgotten about your father? His life hangs on your decision.”
“What have you done to my father?” Xu Qing’s expression changed.
“That depends on your performance.” Zheng Haoyuan clapped his hands, and Glasses placed a small box on the coffee table.
“This is for you.” Zheng Haoyuan opened the box, revealing a red, sheer, rose-patterned lingerie piece.
He had bought this sexy lingerie earlier, imagining Xu Qing wearing it for him. How alluring, how fun that would be!
Xu Qing glanced at it, her face flushing. Though she had never worn such a thing, as a woman, she knew immediately what it was.
“I bet you’d look stunning in it.” Zheng Haoyuan smirked, eyeing Xu Qing’s beautiful face and graceful figure. Her simple business attire outlined her elegant curves, the knee-length skirt revealing a glimpse of her fair calves, making her look like a refined, untouchable lady.
Imagining her in that lingerie was irresistibly tantalising.
His mouth watering, Zheng Haoyuan said impatiently, “What are you waiting for? Put it on.”
“Keep dreaming.” Xu Qing’s eyes flashed with disgust. Asking her to wear that was worse than death.
“For your father’s sake, you have no choice.” Zheng Haoyuan sneered.
“You’re shameless.” Xu Qing cursed angrily.
“You’ve said that too many times. No originality.” Zheng Haoyuan said impatiently. “If you won’t change yourself, I don’t mind having my men help you.”
Xu Qing’s expression shifted, seeing the chilling glint in Zheng Haoyuan’s eyes. She said slowly, “I need to use the bathroom.”
“The bathroom?” Zheng Haoyuan shook his head, sneering. “No need. After you’re done with me today, you’ll have to entertain them too. So, strip here and put it on.”
Xu Qing’s gaze fixed on the box, her eyes filled with despair.
“Hmph, wasting my time. If you won’t change, don’t blame me for being rough.”
Zheng Haoyuan snorted, annoyed at Xu Qing’s stalling. He waved to his lackeys. “Help her change. She’s really asking for it.”
“Assistant Xu, let us help you.” Flathead and Glasses closed in from either side, their eyes gleaming with delight. Helping Xu Qing change was a golden opportunity to take advantage, and they couldn’t be happier.
