Weng Qixue’s face turned pale with fright, and she quickly asked the bodyguard, “What’s going on? Is my daughter okay?”
The bodyguard said with a strange expression, “Miss Zhu is fine, but the eldest young master of the second branch is in a bad condition.”
This remark was confusing. No matter how you looked at it, a woman couldn't possibly beat a grown man.
Zhu Yunfei, being protective of her own, was furious. “Well done, Ling Yuhong! You couldn't win her hand, so you dared to lay a hand on someone!”
With that, she hurried out.
Zhu Liyue’s parents and brothers quickly followed.
Others would naturally follow to see what was happening.
Only the two elders, who had difficulty moving, and Gong Ye, who disliked crowds, remained in the living room.
The space suddenly felt empty, and only the sound of Elder Ling’s sigh could be heard.
Gong Ye wanted to offer some comfort but didn’t know what to say. He felt a bit awkward and decided to get up and leave as well.
When everyone arrived outside, they saw this scene.
Ling Yuhong lay on the ground, moaning as if half-dead, a piece of his ear missing and bloody.
Several bodyguards were holding Zhu Liyue back, preventing her from further attacking.
She kept kicking at Ling Yuhong, her high heels flying off, and she continued to curse, “I’ll kick you to death! You wanted to rape me? I’ll kick you until you can't have children! You dare call me used goods? Even if I’m used goods, I won’t let you touch me…”
The words were so explicit that even Gong Zhijing blushed.
But everyone now understood the cause and effect.
It turned out Ling Yuhong had tried to rape Zhu Liyue, and she had beaten him so badly that he couldn’t stand up.
Ling Yuhong was truly pathetic. All the men instinctively felt a pang in their lower abdomen.
Even though Zhu Liyue was unharmed, Weng Qixue’s eyes turned red with heartache.
As a mother, she knew what her daughter had been through, which made her heartache even more.
She quickly stepped forward to examine her daughter and choked out, “Liyue, are you alright? Were you scared?”
As soon as Zhu Liyue saw everyone, she relaxed her guard and almost collapsed to the ground. Fortunately, the bodyguards were supporting her.
She said stubbornly, “I’m not scared!”
The others didn't think much of it. After all, Ling Yuhong was beaten so badly, who would think Zhu Liyue was scared?
Only Weng Qixue rushed forward and hugged her daughter.
“It’s okay, Mom is here.”
“It’s good that you’re alright. Don’t worry, Auntie will not let him off!” Zhu Yunfei glanced at the person on the ground with disgust, her eyes very cold.
No matter how miserable Ling Yuhong was, no one would sympathize with a rapist.
Gong Ye, at the back of the crowd, stared at Ling Yuhong with cold, sharp eyes. His nature of hating evil naturally made him detest someone who bullied the weak.
However, he was also very surprised that Zhu Liyue could take down such a big man.
When he looked at Zhu Liyue, he noticed her face was a little pale, and upon closer inspection, her body was still trembling slightly. She was clearly still a bit scared.
She was so fierce when fighting, yet so scared. What a strange woman.
If she was so fierce, why would she be chased and develop psychological trauma?
“How dare you bully my aunt? I’ll beat you to death!”
At this moment, several young, childish voices rang out.
Following the sound, they saw the Zhu family’s boys picking up stones and throwing them at Ling Yuhong.
Everyone’s attention was on Zhu Liyue, and no one noticed the Zhu family's children.
Ling Yuhong grunted as the stones hit him, a large lump forming on his head.
“Nonsense! Come to Mom!”
“Ziqing, you’re the elder brother, how can you lead the charge in hitting someone?”
The adults scolded them, and the four children scurried away.
Zhu Ziqing shouted indignantly as he ran, “I didn’t do anything wrong! He bullied Auntie, he’s as deserving of death as that scumbag Zhou Yikun! When I grow up, I’ll beat them to death!”
“You child, don’t run, stop right there.”
“Zhou Ziqing…”
There was another commotion.
But Zhu Liyue’s heart gradually warmed.
She hadn’t cried when she was being bullied, nor when she was desperate and scared. But now, she couldn’t help but burst into tears.
Gong Zhijing didn’t know what her cousin had been through, but she was moved to tears by Zhu Liyue’s cries.
Ling Yuchen held her, his face like ice.
He coldly ordered, “Call the police, call an ambulance, and get the surveillance footage as evidence.”
Attempted rape, he would have to spend a few years in prison for this.
This was the best course of action, and no one had any objections.
Zhu Liyue was escorted back to her room by everyone.
Ling Yuchen stayed behind to handle the aftermath.
Soon, the police car and ambulance arrived simultaneously.
Ling Yuhong was taken to the hospital.
The police then began to understand the entire incident.
There were surveillance cameras all around the Ling family residence, and Zhu Liyue’s car was parked within their range. Everything that happened was clearly recorded.
The surveillance footage showed that Zhu Liyue struck first, but it was clear that Ling Yuhong had provoked her with his words first, then pinned her down and attempted to assault her. Therefore, he bore the primary responsibility.
…
Zhu Liyue was taken back to her room by Zhu Yunfei and Weng Qixue.
Her emotions had calmed down, but her complexion was still grim.
Weng Qixue was both heartbroken and angry. She couldn't help but scold, “As a girl, what were you doing out so late, and dressed like that?”
Zhu Yunfei furrowed her brows deeply and said impatiently, “Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? A woman’s clothing is not a reason or excuse for their crimes. Besides, why can’t women go out at night? This is not about time or clothing. If bad people have intentions, they will commit crimes even in broad daylight.”
There were too many such incidents. It was clearly the fault of the criminals, yet people always liked to find fault with the victim.
Weng Qixue fell silent, tears welling up in her red eyes, her heart filled with sorrow. Why did her daughter have to suffer so much!
Zhu Liyue said calmly, “Mom, don’t cry. I won’t be bullied anymore.”
Weng Qixue continued to cry, saying nothing.
Zhu Yunfei patted her shoulder in comfort. She had many questions but dared not ask them. She only knew that her niece was divorced but not what had actually happened.
After a long while, Weng Qixue finally said bitterly, “Yunfei, I originally wanted to send Liyue to Kyoto to live for a while, but I didn’t expect this to happen.”
Familiar surroundings were her daughter’s nightmare. Just as she escaped, another hell awaited.
Zhu Yunfei wanted to ask what had happened but didn't know how to start.
Unexpectedly, Weng Qixue spoke first.
“That scumbag Zhou Yikun, he’s truly not human…”
Zhu Yunfei listened quietly, her expression growing darker. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said coldly, “Good, the Zhou family is truly something!”