Looking around, she found herself in a small, entirely white room with only a double bed and a small cabinet. It felt as if the room was moving, like a small boat drifting on the sea, with the faint sound of waves still audible.
She realized she was on a ship, but how she had ended up there was unclear.
Was she kidnapped? She wasn’t from a wealthy family, so why her? Suddenly, a chilling thought struck her: could it be the Yamaguchi-gumi?!
Chaotic footsteps sounded outside the cabin, signaling someone was coming. She struggled to sit up against the bedhead, determined not to show fear, even if just to remain calm.
The door swung open, and she gasped in surprise. It was Zeng Min, the pitiful figure who always stood behind Di Xihuang, begging for his mercy.
“It’s you?” Ou Xueman said in disbelief.
Zeng Min, with eyes red from hatred, appeared like a vengeful spirit that had wandered the human world for centuries, causing a chill to run down one’s spine.
“Didn’t expect this, did you?”
“Zeng Min said with a grievance-filled smile, sitting in front of her. ‘Senior.’
‘Why?’ Ou Xueman was still in disbelief. Zeng Min, who once appeared pure and gentle, now looked grotesque.
‘Why?’ Zeng Min’s voice was a painful cry, sharp and piercing. ‘Didn’t you say you would have no connection with Xihuang except for cooperation? You say one thing and do another, even moving into his villa. You’re so hypocritical. Women like you who seduce men for a living, how could you let go of a rich and powerful man like Xihuang?’
Ou Xueman thought, I’m not the one not letting go; he’s the one not letting go. But she remained calm, observing Zeng Min.
Seeing Ou Xueman silent, Zeng Min grew more aggressive. ‘Cat got your tongue? You used to lecture me about self-respect and being misguided. But aren’t you the same, shamelessly throwing yourself at him? You’re trying to make him abandon all other women so you can have him all to yourself.’
With a slap, Ou Xueman felt burning pain on her face. Although her hands were tied and she couldn’t wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth, she knew it was blood.
Even though restrained, her dignity could not be lost.”
