Yin Bo's voice descended from the sky, and a glimmer of hope flashed in Tang Yiyi's desperate heart!
It was Yin Bo coming to save her!
As if her body had been re-infused with strength, she struggled desperately.
"Yin Bo save me..."
Yin Bo, with bloodshot eyes, rushed forward and shoved the bodyguard away with brute force.
Although his combat skills were lacking, his strength in a fit of rage was not to be underestimated; after all, he was a seasoned champion in underground fighting rings.
Ouyang Kai's eyes flickered at the sight, and he directly kicked towards Yin Bo's chest.
He sent him flying out of the wooden door.
"Xiao Bo!" Yin Xue cried out in alarm, seeing her nephew being thrown out before she had even entered.
Yin Xue's face turned cold, and she ordered her subordinates behind her, "Guard the young master!"
With that, she walked directly into the wooden door.
Ouyang Kai, having heard the commotion outside, remained unfazed. His cold eyes swept over Tang Yiyi's bloody face, then he pursed his lips and said, "Stop."
Tang Yiyi was thrown to the ground like a rag doll, her face a terrifying spectacle of blood and tears.
Seeing this, Yin Xue felt her heart pound. Was Ouyang Kai a pervert to treat a girl so cruelly!
"Ouyang Kai, does your father know you're doing evil here?" she asked coldly.
Ouyang Kai raised his eyes, his sharp gaze fixed on the newcomer. He narrowed them dangerously, his voice low and tinged with a hint of wickedness, "Beauty, who told you my identity?"
In the Southern Territory, very few knew his identity, let alone addressed him by name.
He had even brought up his father!
Yin Xue stepped forward, staring coldly at Ouyang Kai's face. "No one told me, but I not only know you, but also your father's identity!"
She let out a cold laugh. "As far as I know, if your father learned of these evil deeds you've committed, he certainly wouldn't let you off easily!"
"Woman, who exactly are you?" Ouyang Kai's eyes darkened, and he stepped forward.
He appraised the stunningly beautiful woman before him. Though she was a stranger, she gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity!
Yin Xue said coldly, "You don't need to know who I am. Miss Tang has been subjected to your cruel torture and ruined. Your revenge has been achieved; are you really going to kill her?"
"I advise you not to push things too far. Stirring up conflict between the Ouyang family and the Tang family will only bring trouble to your family!"
As soon as Yin Xue finished speaking, Ouyang Kai suddenly appeared before her!
He grabbed her chin and tilted it up, his lecherous eyes scanning her face. "You... are Xiao Xue'er?"
Yin Xue's expression shifted, but she remained silent.
She frowned, trying to push away Ouyang Kai's hand, but couldn't budge him. "Ouyang Kai!"
"I didn't expect you to have grown up so much."
Ouyang Kai's gaze appraised her from head to toe, his previously stern expression gradually relaxing. His voice even carried a hint of pleasure.
Yin Xue's face was like frost. "Since you know who I am, release me!"
"Are you really going to save this woman?" Ouyang Kai released her, his expression turning serious, and asked in a deep voice.
"Yes!"
Yin Xue stated firmly.
She knew how important Tang Yiyi was to her nephew. If Tang Yiyi were truly harmed by this devil, her nephew Yin Bo would surely break down!
Ouyang Kai glanced at Yin Bo, who was being restrained by bodyguards outside. Seeing the anxiety in his eyes and his desperate demeanor, he couldn't help but sneer.
"Xiao Xue'er, your nephew has poor taste."
Yin Xue glared at him unhappily. "Stop with the nonsense. Are you going to release her or not?"
"If I don't, what will you do?" Ouyang Kai said slowly, his voice carrying an unseen danger.
Yin Xue's face was grim. "Then you'll not only offend the Tang family, but also the Yin family and the Jin family."
Ouyang Kai chuckled lightly. "You're quite the scaremonger."
Not to mention whether the Tang family would oppose his Ouyang family over one daughter, the Yin family was in decline, its status in the Southern Territory now considered a fringe family.
As for the Jin family...
If that kid from the Jin family dared to compete with him, he would completely forfeit his chance to be his nephew's son-in-law!
"For the sake of our childhood affection, I can grant you this favor."
Ouyang Kai said indifferently, "However... I have a condition!"
Yin Xue's heart stirred. "What is it!"
"I want you to come to the island with me," Ouyang Kai said straightforwardly.
"Why?" Yin Xue frowned, displeased.
Ouyang Kai wiped his hands with a handkerchief and said unhurriedly, "You know I'm the worst. I haven't tortured Tang Yiyi enough, so you'll be a substitute."
"You!" Yin Xue was angry but knew Ouyang Kai was saying this deliberately.
The head of the Ouyang family was an old friend of her master. Even on Ouyang family territory, Ouyang Kai wouldn't truly do anything harmful to her.
But this man was consistently cruel and venomous in his words!
"Think carefully about it." Ouyang Kai glanced at his wristwatch. "I'll give you half an hour to consider, otherwise..."
Ouyang Kai cast a cold glance at Tang Yiyi, who had long since fainted on the ground. "I am determined to take her life!"
These words instantly sent a cold sweat down Yin Xue's spine!
Outside the door, Yin Bo seemed to have broken free from the bodyguards' restraint and rushed towards them fiercely, "Yiyi! Auntie—"
His face was contorted with rage, like a slender leopard!
In an instant, Yin Bo was struck on the back by a bodyguard's club, groaning in pain, tears streaming down his face. "Yiyi... I'm coming to save you, Yiyi..."
Ouyang Kai's eyes darkened, and just as he was about to act, Yin Xue suddenly said coldly, "I agree, let her go!"
Ouyang Kai immediately stopped his movement and looked at Yin Xue. "Really?"
"Yes!"
Yin Xue looked at Ouyang Kai and said coldly, "Release Tang Yiyi and Yin Bo immediately, as well as those subordinates outside."
Ouyang Kai didn't drag his feet. He waved his hand, and the bodyguards dragged them out.
"You, come with me."
Yin Xue clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and followed.
...
Hotel.
Su Ding leaned against the sofa, receiving ointment from Jin Ye, hissing in pain intermittently.
"It hurts... be gentler..."
Hearing this, Jin Ye's solemn expression became even more serious. His movements became more careful and gentle.
Now that he was applying medicine himself, he understood the extent of Su Ding's injuries – the slap marks on her face, the scratches on her neck, the bruises and bloodstains all over her body...
Every wound, every scratch, made his hands tremble.
He wished he could flay Tang Yiyi and Jin Miaomiao alive. These two vicious women were simply too arrogant!
That man from the Ouyang family was right; he hadn't protected Su Ding well.
"I'm sorry."
Finally, the medicine was applied. Jin Ye said in a deep voice, his voice trembling slightly. But what use was an apology?
If he had known earlier, he would never have allowed such a thing to happen!
"Jin Ye, carry me to lie down."
Su Ding didn't respond to his apology but pointed to the bed.
A look of surprise flashed in Jin Ye's eyes. Ever since they came to the Southern Territory, she had always avoided him. Why now...?
"What? You're unwilling? Then I'll do it myself..."
Before Su Ding could get up, Jin Ye carefully picked her up and gently placed her on the bed.
He was afraid of touching her wounds.
Su Ding lay on the bed and pointed to the spot beside her. "You come over too."
Jin Ye was stunned for a moment, then obediently sat down.
The next second, Su Ding leaned against him and closed her eyes.
A familiar scent wafted towards him.
He hesitated for a few seconds, then raised his hand to embrace Su Ding, his slightly calloused hand gently touching her face.
"Sleep!"
Su Ding pressed on his shoulder, leaned in, and pecked his lips before closing her eyes.
Jin Ye was even more perplexed.
This confusion and bewilderment even dissipated his suppressed guilt. What was wrong with Su Ding?
In fact, Su Ding wasn't asleep, but was thinking.
After the previous incident, she began to re-examine their relationship and realized that she loved Jin Ye more than she had imagined.
Hadn't her heart ached when she had rejected him, resisted him, and even hurt him with her cold words?
And hadn't she secretly enjoyed Jin Ye's forceful appearances?
She had been too passive in their relationship. Shao Lin's malicious schemes, Tang Yiyi's insidious plots – once she was hurt, she pushed it all onto Jin Ye.
She had been too selfish.
Conversely, Jin Ye's love for her was one of boundless tolerance.
In this relationship, she had never been the protector, but rather the trampler, the destroyer. Whenever external enemies invaded, she surrendered; she was too cowardly.
Therefore, from this moment on.
As long as Jin Ye stayed, she would not leave; she would trust each other completely!
"Hurry up and sleep. You didn't rest well last night. Get a good sleep and then accompany me out." Su Ding suddenly opened her eyes and poked Jin Ye, whose body was stiff.
Jin Ye looked down at her. "Where?"
"I want to see the four people who assaulted Jin Miaomiao," Su Ding said.
Seeing Jin Ye remain silent, Su Ding looked up and glanced at him. "What, is that not allowed?"
How could Jin Ye say no? He nodded. "Alright."
He lowered his head, staring into Su Ding's eyes for a while. Then, he suddenly sighed and leaned down to kiss her.
"I'm sorry, I will protect you well from now on."
"Mmm..."
Su Ding closed her eyes and kissed him back. Only when held by a man could she feel an unprecedented sense of security.
This was true happiness.