She looked back three times as she walked away.
But the door of her confinement remained firmly shut.
Frowning, she found a corner to hide, waited for a few minutes in silence, but there was still no movement.
This time, she was completely disheartened.
Zhu Liyue sighed, her spirits low as she walked away.
Perhaps she was truly terrible!
That's why her life had turned out this way.
Gong Ye covered his ears, his brow furrowed in annoyance. He relaxed only when the noise outside had stopped.
Finally, she's gone. So noisy.
He cursed under his breath and closed his eyes, continuing to sleep.
Meanwhile, Zhu Liyue returned to her courtyard and, still drunk, drifted off to sleep. From then on, she never dreamt of the terrifying chase again.
People who had drunk alcohol were the sleepiest. The entire afternoon was very quiet in the Ling family.
It wasn't until the evening that everyone who had napped began to wake up one after another.
When Gong Zhi Jing and her husband arrived at the front courtyard with their child, most of the Zhu family members had already arrived. Only her father and that cousin were missing.
She asked busily, "Where are my dad and cousin Liyue? Haven't they woken up yet?"
Zhu Yun Fei took the child from her hand and said, "Not yet. Your dad drank the most at noon, so he might still be drunk. I've already asked someone to make hangover soup. Your cousin slept late and isn't awake yet!"
She had only learned later about Zhu Liyue's drunken antics in the backyard, and felt too embarrassed to tell Gong Zhi Jing now.
Gong Zhi Jing was still a bit worried and was about to go check when Gong Ye himself came over.
After sleeping, he was like a different person, showing no signs of being drunk.
"Dad, how are you feeling? Are you dizzy?"
"No, Dad has a good tolerance for alcohol." Touched by his daughter's concern, Gong Ye's heart was filled with warmth.
Gong Zhi Jing was still uneasy, so she personally went to get the hangover soup and watched him drink it before she felt relieved.
Gong Ye looked at his daughter helplessly and said with a laugh, "Are you reassured now?"
"Yes, but please don't drink so much next time. You're all alone and no one to take care of you, it's really worrying."
Gong Zhi Jing actually wanted to say that he should find someone suitable to take care of each other, but she didn't know how to bring it up.
Only in front of Gong Zhi Jing would Gong Ye restrain his sharp edges.
He scratched his head and said obediently, "Don't worry. Dad knows his limits, and he doesn't drink elsewhere."
Gong Zhi Jing hesitated but ultimately didn't say what was on her mind.
The sun gradually set, and the light of the sunset spread through every corner of the ancient house, the intoxicating scenery painted by the setting sun looked exceptionally beautiful.
Zhu Liyue woke up from her sleep. It was pitch black outside the window, and the room was silent.
The darkness after waking from an afternoon nap was the most oppressive.
It made her think of those dark and hopeless days.
Panicked, she quickly turned on all the lights in the room. She grabbed her phone and saw that it was already seven o'clock in the evening.
There wasn't a single text message or missed call on her phone, which made her feel forgotten.
She sat on the bed for a long time, unable to calm down.
Finally, she decided to go out by herself.
The best place to vent was a bar, to go crazy and have some fun!
Zhu Liyue nimbly got out of bed, rummaged through the suitcase on the floor, found a red tight mini-skirt to change into, and put on heavy makeup.
She slung her small bag over her shoulder and swayed her hips as she left the room.
She was going to have a good time, to be wild and free.
Now that she was no longer drunk, the bodyguards naturally did not stop her.
After leaving the Ling family's ancient mansion, she walked straight to the red sports car she had parked by the roadside.
However, a man was standing next to the sports car.
The man reeked of alcohol and a pungent perfume.
Zhu Liyue frowned in displeasure, but still said politely, "Excuse me, sir, I need to drive away. Could you please move aside?"
The man slowly looked up, revealing a face full of drunkenness.
Zhu Liyue's expression changed instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Ling Yuhong, why is it you?"
Ling Yuhong stared at her heavily made-up face, his eyes gradually becoming fiery. He shamelessly appraised her, his gaze deep.
The look made Zhu Liyue very uncomfortable. Suppressing her anger, she said coldly, "A good dog doesn't block the way. Move aside!"
These words enraged Ling Yuhong. His gaze suddenly changed, becoming ferociously hostile.
"What are you so proud of? Aren't you just second-hand goods? Dressed like this, anyone would think you're going to sell yourself!"
Zhu Liyue was furious and slapped him.
Ling Yuhong, already drunk, was completely provoked by this. His eyes turned blood red, and he glared at Zhu Liyue as if he wanted to devour her, immediately lunging at her.
Zhu Liyue was not one to be easily bullied. How could she let herself be taken advantage of?
As long as she wasn't outnumbered, she wasn't afraid of anyone.
But Ling Yuhong was, after all, a grown man. She definitely couldn't beat him. Without any ability to fight back, she was pinned to the car, unable to move.
Ling Yuhong pressed down on her fiercely, inhaling her intoxicating scent. A cold sneer appeared on his lips.
"You don't like me, do you? I'll take you right now!"
With that, he lunged to kiss her.
Zhu Liyue turned her head to dodge, and his kiss landed on her neck, making her feel disgusted.
Ling Yuhong's eyes were red, and he continued to roam over her neck.
Zhu Liyue pushed him desperately, but she was firmly pinned down.
Bloodshot lines appeared in her eyes, filled with hatred. She gritted her teeth tightly and, seizing an opportunity, bit his ear.
Ling Yuhong let out a scream and instantly lost his strength.
Gaining her freedom, Zhu Liyue raised her knee and fiercely kicked him in the groin.
Ling Yuhong's face turned a liverish color.
Even so, she didn't let go of his ear. Only when she tasted the metallic tang of blood in her mouth, and bit off a piece of flesh, did she release him.
Ling Yuhong, in no condition to care about his ear, clutched his groin and rolled on the ground.
Zhu Liyue watched him coldly, her eyes still filled with hatred.
Having experienced such an insult, how could she not be prepared!
The commotion here was significant, and all the Ling family bodyguards rushed over.
Zhu Liyue roared, "Don't any of you come closer! I'm going to cripple him today!"
Ling Yuhong's pathetic state made the bodyguards feel a chill in their lower parts. However, they couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
If someone died, it would be a disaster.
Ling Yuhong had lost his ability to move. If Zhu Liyue dared to attack further, it would be considered excessive self-defense.
They pulled Zhu Liyue back, preventing her from advancing. Zhu Liyue struggled while cursing the man rolling on the ground.
"You scum, so what if I'm second-hand goods? Even second-hand goods won't let you have me, and you dare to lay hands on me? I'll cripple you, cripple you so you can't have children..."
...
In the living room.
They had just received news that Zhu Liyue had gone out alone and were discussing calling her back, worried.
Then, someone came to report that Zhu Liyue and Ling Yuhong had gotten into a fight.