Just as Ji Li entered the hospital room, he saw Gu Anqi holding hands with a man, sharing their hearts. The anger he had just suppressed flared up again. “You couldn’t wait to meet your lover the moment you were out? What a wretch!” Ji Li cursed as he approached, grabbing Chen Zhaoran’s collar, then sneered upon seeing his face, “Oh, it’s him, how did I not think of this earlier?” Chen Zhaoran, already furious at Ji Li, saw him appear and without warning, punched him. Ji Li, burning with rage, and in a moment, the two were grappling. Gu Anqi didn’t want to involve Chen Zhaoran, so she weakly shouted, “The person in the photo isn’t him at all, there’s nothing between us, please stop hitting him.” Hearing the urgency in her voice, Ji Li became even more furious, punching and kicking Chen Zhaoran, yelling, “You feel sorry for him after just a few hits? Do you think I’d believe anything you say?” Chen Zhaoran was no match for Ji Li and could only be beaten helplessly. Gu Anqi pulled out the IV needle, staggered over to pull Ji Li away, but he swatted her away with a backhand, making her fall to the ground like a dried leaf. “You bastard!” Seeing Gu Anqi fall, Chen Zhaoran tried to help her up, but was met with another heavy punch from Ji Li. “Please, stop!” Gu Anqi, ignoring her own injuries, continued to plead with Ji Li. Seeing Gu Anqi so concerned for Chen Zhaoran and ignoring him, Ji Li felt as if his lungs were about to explode. He laughed in his rage, maniacally saying, “The bond between you two is truly touching, but it’s just two shameless dogs!” Ji Li then locked the door, untied his tie, and bound the bloodied and barely conscious Chen Zhaoran to the bedpost. He expressionlessly dragged Gu Anqi up from the floor and pinned her down on the table. “What are you doing? Ji Li, don’t do anything crazy, there’s really nothing between us!” Gu Anqi, realizing what Ji Li intended, suddenly became frightened. She tried to explain in panic, but Ji Li wasn’t listening. He tore off her pants and entered her from behind.
Chapter 9: Pregnant
Gu Anqi never imagined that Ji Li would take her in front of Chen Zhaoran. The humiliation was so intense she wished for death, but reality was cruelly persistent. Chen Zhaoran’s eyes were bloodshot with rage, shouting, “Ji Li! You pervert, I’m going to kill you! I’m going to kill you!” “I’m the pervert?” Ji Li still had that maniacal look on his face, looking at Chen Zhaoran, “Then watch closely, watch how this woman writhes and moans under me!” He then thrust into her even harder. The thought of those photos, of Gu Anqi being intimate with another man, drove him mad with jealousy and hatred. He could only resort to more extreme measures to quell his anger. Gu Anqi bit her lip hard, closing her eyes to escape reality, but Chen Zhaoran’s desperate cries reminded her of her humiliation. The torment felt like an eternity.
Ji Li straightened his clothes, looked at Chen Zhaoran and said, “Even if she’s a worn-out shoe I no longer want, it’s not your place to pick up.” With that, he mercilessly hoisted the half-dead Gu Anqi over his shoulder and carried her away.
Back at the villa, Gu Anqi resumed her life of captivity, where her days consisted of eating, sleeping, and waiting for Ji Li to use her for his desires. Time passed, she felt nauseous, and she realized she hadn’t had her period for a while. Was she pregnant? There was no joy in this realization, only deep sorrow and despair. Not only was she trapped, but if Ji Li found out about the baby, he would surely abort it without hesitation. What should she do?
That day, Ji Li came as usual, silently undressing her. She instinctively protected her belly, pleading, “Please be gentle, I’m not feeling well.” Ji Li scoffed disdainfully, “When have you ever felt well? You’re just a prisoner, still thinking you’re some high-born lady?” Despite his harsh words, his movements became gentler. Gu Anqi sighed in relief, knowing that although she might have bought some time, Ji Li would eventually discover the pregnancy. She had to find a way out.
Afterward, as Ji Li was about to leave, Gu Anqi asked, “Do you plan to keep me locked up here forever? Didn’t you say you’d let me go out to work when I got better?” Hearing her mention working as a prostitute, Ji Li’s heart twitched with anger, cursing, “I’ve never seen such a cheap woman, actually thinking about prostitution? Can’t I satisfy you enough that you’re so eager for it?” With that, he pinned her down again, starting another round. Gu Anqi tightened up, fearing for her unborn child. She then put on a seductive smile, saying, “It’s not that, it’s just that you don’t pay me, so I can’t get excited about you.” Ji Li, enraged by her demeanor, lost interest, slapped her hard, and said, “Fine! Since you’re so eager to sell yourself, I’ll make it happen!”
Gu Anqi, ignoring the swelling on her face, thought that as long as she could leave the villa, she could find a chance to escape. She was determined to protect her child at all costs.
Chapter 10: Escape
Although Gu Anqi had suggested working at such a place to escape, Ji Li’s quick agreement still deeply wounded her. Dressed provocatively and with heavy, alluring makeup, even her bitter smile was seductive to others. At least, that’s how Ji Li saw it. He approached, grabbing her chin, “Even now, you can still smile, you’re cheap to the bone!” “I’m just happy thinking about paying off my debt to you and being free,” Gu Anqi forced herself to say, showing a mocking smile. “Have you forgotten? You owe me not just money, but a life.” “Then kill me now, and consider it repayment.” Gu Anqi said indifferently. Ji Li, fearing he might die of anger from further conversation, glared at her and left.
After the door closed, Gu Anqi’s facade crumbled, revealing her vulnerability and pain. If Ji Li were still the man he used to be, she wouldn’t have resorted to such desperate measures to escape. However, escaping presented its own set of challenges, especially for a pregnant woman struggling to survive alone. Before coming here, she had memorized the layout of the nightclub.
Now, there is a window in the bathroom of the lounge where she is staying. Although it’s on the second floor, the clutter piled up in the backyard has formed something like a staircase. With careful movement, she could escape. Halfway through, Ji Li started to regret his decision. The mere thought of Gu Anqi lying in another man’s arms incinerated all his reason with anger. Even if he were to lock Gu Anqi up for life, he could not let another man touch her! Even now, he still wanted to kill Chen Zhaoran, but given the current circumstances, it was not the time to make an enemy of the Chen family. Despite Chen Zhaoran being the least capable, he was still the youngest son of the Chen family, and Ji Li could not easily move against him. Thus, he immediately turned back, only to find that the person in the room was gone. He quickly grabbed a waiter at the door and angrily asked, “Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on her?” The waiter, trembling under Ji Li’s cold, oppressive aura, explained, “I’ve been guarding the door, I didn’t see Miss Gu leave…” Realizing the situation, Ji Li went to check the bathroom, and indeed, the window was wide open. He gritted his teeth in fury, “This damned woman, not so easy to escape!” He immediately sent people to search for her. This nightclub was under the ownership of Ji Corporation, and with just one command, all the staff began a thorough search for Gu Anqi.
