Xu Nianqing conceded.
Or, one could say, the moment she was shoved into the Mercedes, she had already anticipated this outcome.
It was merely a question of how long she would struggle.
Xu Mingzhi roared hysterically, "Daughter, you cannot agree to their unreasonable demands. This will ruin the rest of your life."
"Enough! Stop talking!" Xu Nianqing suddenly exploded.
"My life, from the moment I was in my sophomore year and you threatened to kill yourself to force me to break up with Chen Jinzhao, was already ruined!"
From childhood to adulthood.
She had never lost her temper with Xu Mingzhi; she had always been submissive.
This was the first time.
Xu Mingzhi was stunned.
He hadn't expected Xu Nianqing to still remember that year.
"I..."
He moved his lips, wanting to say something, then said powerlessly, "I... I'm sorry."
Xu Nianqing said to Chu Zixiong, "Have someone send him away. I have no complaints about whatever you want to do with me next."
From this moment on, her heart had died.
Chu Zixiong chuckled, "Naturally. However, before tonight is over, we must have your father stay at the hotel for a night. We won't mistreat him, we're just afraid he might do something rash and call the police. After all, this is a fair transaction. If the police get involved, it will be troublesome to explain."
"Miss Xu, don't you think so?"
Xu Nianqing remained silent.
Xu Mingzhi wanted to say something more but was already being dragged away, his hysterical shouts echoing in the hallway.
A hint of greed flickered in Chu Zixiong's eyes.
Ning Fei no longer cared for Xu Nianqing, so he had bestowed her upon Chu Zixiong, which was why Chu Zixiong was so keen on her.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Xu is truly a wonderful woman. I'm sure you don't want your father to suffer, do you? Don't worry, I've already had someone shut off the surveillance at Tianxiong Hotel. After we delete the surveillance records tomorrow, no one will know you were here tonight."
"Our transaction will also remain unknown."
Xu Nianqing stood there motionless, having lost hope in life. However, she also understood that people like Chu Zixiong would surely hold Xu Mingzhi captive, using his life to threaten her and prevent her from taking her own life.
"Being your daughter is truly exhausting. If there is an afterlife, let us be strangers." she thought to herself.
What was the point of tormenting each other?
Third Master Chu dismissed his subordinates from the conference room, preparing for a delightful evening.
"Miss Xu, do it yourself. It saves me, a rough man, from hurting you," Chu Zixiong said with a lewd smile. Xu Nianqing remained unmoved, showing no reaction to whatever Chu Zixiong said.
This infuriated Chu Zixiong.
Slap!
A slap landed on her face.
"I told you to undress!"
Xu Nianqing covered her face, still saying nothing.
Chu Zixiong's eyes turned cold, and he laughed in anger, "Fine. Since you won't undress, I'll have to do it myself."
At that time.
Chen Jinzhao had already rushed to Tianxiong Hotel.
Since he already knew Xu Nianqing's whereabouts, he didn't ask the front desk, which led them to believe Chen Jinzhao was a guest and didn't stop him.
He went directly to the seventh floor. Just as he was wondering which conference room it was, he heard Xu Mingzhi's hysterical shouts from the hallway. Chen Jinzhao followed the sound to Xu Mingzhi.
They had met once at the wedding.
Seeing Xu Mingzhi's miserable state, Chen Jinzhao immediately understood what was happening.
Xu Mingzhi had also learned about Chen Jinzhao before, so he had a deep impression of him. Seeing him, he quickly shouted, "You are Chen Jinzhao, right? My daughter is now being held by Ning Fei's subordinates. They want her to do disgusting things. Quick, save her!"
"I beg you!!!"
Chen Jinzhao's heart tightened. It was indeed as he had guessed.
Before Xu Mingzhi could say anything more, the two thugs holding him immediately shouted, "Shut up! If you say another word, I'll rip your mouth open!"
"And you!"
"Who are you to him? Come with us!"
The two men set their sights on Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao said expressionlessly, "Are you going to release him yourselves, or should I do it?"
Xu Mingzhi was startled by Chen Jinzhao's words and quickly told him that these two were Ning Fei's men and also capable assistants of Third Master Chu, hoping Chen Jinzhao wouldn't underestimate them.
"Is that so?" Chen Jinzhao had no time to waste on the two of them.
"How come I haven't seen them before?"
He hadn't seen these two the last time he was outmaneuvered by Liang Zhichao.
Xu Mingzhi didn't understand what Chen Jinzhao meant, but the two thugs had already realized Chen Jinzhao was here to cause trouble. They immediately threw Xu Mingzhi aside and blocked Chen Jinzhao.
"Another one who doesn't know his place. Since you're so eager to cause trouble, come with us to see Third Master," the leading thug said coldly, and then both of them moved to subdue Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao had no interest in these insignificant ants.
He threw out a punch, colliding with the leading man. The result was predictable – the man's arm fractured instantly, and his shinbone pierced through flesh and blood, exposed to the air, which greatly shocked Xu Mingzhi.
Chen Jinzhao was too formidable...
Before the other man could react, another punch landed squarely in his chest.
Crack!
Several ribs broke, and the man was sent flying backward.
From the moment he struck to when he retracted his fist, the entire process did not even take five seconds, and Chen Jinzhao had already beaten the two men to the ground.
After his shock, Xu Mingzhi excitedly said to Chen Jinzhao, "That's great! You can definitely save my daughter. Please, you must save her. I'll do anything you ask afterward."
Chen Jinzhao glanced at Xu Mingzhi, saying nothing.
To be honest.
He also knew about Xu Mingzhi. He was a pure egoist. It could be said that Xu Mingzhi bore at least ninety percent of the responsibility for Xu Nianqing's plight.
"Where is she?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
Xu Mingzhi noticed the sharp glint in Chen Jinzhao's eyes, which made him a little fearful. He quickly pointed to the conference room at the end of the corridor, "There! Hurry and save Nianqing. If you're a moment late, perhaps..."
Before he could finish, Chen Jinzhao had already rushed towards the conference room like a gust of wind.
Chen Jinzhao didn't know why he was in such a hurry. In any case, if Xu Nianqing suffered the slightest harm, he would never forgive himself.
At the entrance of the conference room, four burly men stood guard.
Before the four men could even stop Chen Jinzhao, they were taken down by him as if he were chopping vegetables. Then, Chen Jinzhao kicked open the conference room door!
Inside the conference room, Chu Zixiong was displeased. Without turning his head, he shouted, "Have you no eyes? Can't you see I'm in the middle of something important? Get out, or I'll break your legs!"
His plans being interrupted before they even began, anyone would be unhappy.
Xu Nianqing was numb.
Just moments ago, Chu Zixiong had almost torn her clothes apart, but she was saved by the sudden intrusion. Her gaze gradually focused, looking towards the person standing at the doorway. Chen Jinzhao's figure appeared before her eyes.
In an instant.
Xu Nianqing's entire body stiffened, leaving her at a loss.
How could it be him?