Jian Mubai left the room, intending to tell Lin Zhuyin about the progress when he found that Lin Zhuyin was not there.
His heart tightened, and just as he was about to open the door to look for her, Lin Zhuyin, wearing a mask and a baseball cap, walked in.
Jian Mubai relaxed slightly and asked with a frown, "Where did you go?"
Lin Zhuyin took off her hat and mask, revealing her pale and unattractive little face. "It was too stuffy in the room, so I went out for a walk."
"Shen Chiyan's people are looking for us everywhere now. It's best not to go out for the next couple of days."
Hearing this, Lin Zhuyin looked at Jian Mubai indifferently. "Mubai, I don't want to live in hiding forever. Besides, we haven't done anything wrong."
As she spoke, she glanced at the room where Shen Keqin was being held. "Where is Qinqin? You should know that although she seems carefree, she has a strong personality. Keeping her locked up will only hurt her. Moreover, Shen Chiyan has already found us. Keeping Qinqin is useless. Let her go."
Seeing Jian Mubai fall silent and his expression unusually grim, Lin Zhuyin's brows furrowed tightly. "Mubai, tell me the truth, did you... fall for Qinqin?"
If not, how could he have taken the risk to abduct Shen Keqin?
What happened with Shen Zhengcheng did not break the law; they had merely infiltrated the Shen family for years, found evidence, and reported Shen Zhengcheng to hold him accountable for his actions.
But taking Shen Keqin was kidnapping.
Jian Mubai did not answer Lin Zhuyin's question, merely saying, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll make something for you."
Shen Keqin was pressed against the door, her ear to it, trying to hear what was happening outside. But the soundproofing of the door was too good; she couldn't hear a single word.
Jian Mubai, that scoundrel!
He locked the door after leaving, treating her like a prisoner.
How could she escape?
She searched the room for anything she could use for self-defense, but there was nothing except a simple bed.
Even her toothbrush was brought in by Jian Mubai from outside, and she was made to take it away after brushing her teeth.
She wondered how her father was doing?
Were her brothers already looking for her since they knew she was missing?
Once they found Jian Mubai, they would definitely not let him go!
Thinking of this, Shen Keqin irritably patted her head. Even now, she was still worried about Jian Mubai.
She was going crazy!
Not long after, the door suddenly creaked open. She immediately turned and threw herself onto the bed, clutching her stomach and groaning in pain, "Oh, my stomach hurts so much... I think I'm dying."
When Jian Mubai heard Shen Keqin writhing in pain, he immediately rushed over and helped her up. "What's wrong?"
"My stomach hurts. It must be something you gave me to eat that wasn't clean. I need to use the restroom."
There was no bathroom in the room she was in. Jian Mubai had no choice but to carry Shen Keqin to the living room's bathroom.
Shen Keqin took the opportunity to glance around. Outside the window were lush green trees, and she couldn't see any tall buildings, other houses, or people passing by.
What kind of place was this?
Had Jian Mubai brought her to some remote mountain forest?
"What's wrong, Qinqin?"
Seeing Lin Zhuyin's worried expression, Shen Keqin's small face turned cold. She immediately pushed Jian Mubai away and jumped out of his arms.
"Sister-in-law, I believe our whole family has treated you well since you married into our family. My brother doted on you and cherished you. Why did you harm my father? You even colluded with Jian Mubai to kidnap me. How could you do this to us?"
Lin Zhuyin bit her lip tightly and said nothing.
Jian Mubai realized then that Shen Keqin was faking illness. Without a word, he carried her back to the small dark room.
Shen Keqin's little trick was seen through, but instead of feeling embarrassed or afraid, she fiercely shook off Jian Mubai's hand and pointed at his nose, scolding him.
"And you, you're an ungrateful wretch too! I'm warning you, let me go quickly, or when my brother finds me, he won't let you off!"
Jian Mubai directly placed her on the bed. "It's getting late, go to sleep."
"I won't sleep! Jian Mubai, let me go! You're locking me in this dark, lightless little room, I hate you! I hate you!"
Shen Keqin's scolding grew more sorrowful and wronged.
She didn't even know what had happened, and now she was in this situation.
She was anxious and on the verge of a breakdown, about to combust.
Hearing Shen Keqin say she hated him, Jian Mubai's expression grew even uglier. He was conflicted and in pain.
He knew very well that after what happened with Shen Zhengcheng, there was no longer any possibility between him and Shen Keqin.
He had personally severed the last sliver of hope between them.
Although he knew he couldn't keep her locked up forever, he didn't want to let her go so soon, because then he would never be able to see her like this again.
No matter how much Shen Keqin scolded or hit him, Jian Mubai remained silent.
Shen Keqin scolded for a long time, but Jian Mubai showed no reaction. In the end, she exhausted herself.
She lay on the bed, turning her back to Jian Mubai, not wanting to see him anymore.
A while later, Jian Mubai left and returned with a towel and a basin of water.
"Wash your face before you sleep, or you'll break out," he said.
Shen Keqin was almost numb with anger. At a time like this, he was still worried about her getting pimples.
However, perhaps because she had cried so much, her face did feel uncomfortable.
She hadn't expected them to have not only facial cleanser but also skincare products.
It seemed Jian Mubai and Lin Zhuyin had prepared them long ago.
Thinking of this, the image of them embracing flashed in her mind again.
Hmph, the day she got out would be the day of Jian Mubai's demise!
Shen Keqin's mood did not improve much after washing her face. She wanted to trick Jian Mubai into revealing something, but other than her needs, no matter what she asked, Jian Mubai remained silent, playing dead.
However, there is a saying that some words become prophecies.
Not long after Shen Keqin lay down on the bed, her stomach really started to hurt. Her period had arrived.
Although she hated Jian Mubai now, she absolutely couldn't embarrass herself in front of him.
She grabbed Jian Mubai's hand. "I need to go to the bathroom..."
Jian Mubai had been Shen Keqin's bodyguard for ten years and remembered all her dates, including her menstrual cycle.
Normally, Shen Keqin's period was due in three days. Perhaps due to the significant emotional fluctuations, her period had come early.
Shen Keqin had loved cold drinks since she was young, which resulted in her menstrual periods being quite difficult to endure.
There were no painkillers here. Jian Mubai made her some brown sugar water.
Looking at the brown sugar water in Jian Mubai's hand, tears streamed down Shen Keqin's face. She remembered all the small kindnesses and care Jian Mubai had shown her.
Although he was somewhat dull and not talkative, he had always been very good to her.
She still remembered the first time she was kidnapped. She was terrified. Her father brought him to her and said that this big brother would protect her from now on. At that time, she was still a little timid.
He would coax her with all sorts of crafts and delicious food. When she was bullied at school, he would shield her and beat those arrogant, obnoxious children until they ran away crying.
Even if the school confronted them, he could handle it with ease.
Gradually, she finally opened her heart and accepted him. From then on, Jian Mubai handled everything for her, big or small.