“Who would be jealous of a woman like you? Women like you are a dime a dozen on the street. I can have as many as I want,” Jun Hao, caught red-handed, spoke defensively.
“I’m in a good mood, so I won’t argue with you,” An Ke was not upset, pulling his hand to her heart: “Only you are here, so don’t doubt me in the future.”
“I’ll take you somewhere that will definitely make you happy,” Jun Hao raised an eyebrow, smiling. Should he believe her words completely?
Without any hesitation or additional commentary,
Not getting an answer from Jun Hao, Jiu Jing Xian Xi sent over the information about Pei Xuan Zhi. An Ke did not know what state of mind she was in when she opened that file; if she had known earlier, she would definitely not have looked. Pei Xuan Zhi lay naked on the ground, being repeatedly humiliated by several Black men. An Ke could clearly see Pei Xuan Zhi’s expression of wanting to die but unable to do so. Was this how Jun Hao treated the women he had been with? If she had not learned of his unspeakable secret today, would she one day suffer the same treatment?
An Ke did not know how to face this sudden blow. When she believed her father’s death had nothing to do with him, she received such news. What was the truth? What other unspeakable things had Jun Hao been doing behind her back?
She still remembered the day Jun Hao brought her back to the old An family house, telling her he had bought this house for her at ten times the price. An Ke was indeed happy about this gesture for a long time, as this was the place that raised her, the only thing her parents left for her and her brother. He accompanied her to the market to buy New Year’s goods, helped her make dumplings, and would say everything she made was delicious. After meals, he would insist on washing dishes, even though he would not clean them properly and would break two plates, An Ke still felt happy.
During meals, he would playfully ask An Ke to feed him, but would end up feeding her instead. At night, he would hold her while sleeping, suppressing his rising desires because of her physical discomfort. He would always hold her tightly: “My treasure, you must take care of me, don’t dislike me for being a kept man.” His tone was still domineering, as if others should support him.
An Ke would always blush, hiding in his chest, listening to his rhythmic heartbeat, and tease: “I’ll support you. From now on, you’ll stay home and do housework, and I’ll go out to earn money to support you. Starting tomorrow, you’ll learn cooking skills. I don’t want to support someone who can’t even cook.”
Thinking about these things, An Ke’s tears kept falling. Was she too naive, or was Jun Hao’s acting too good?
“An Ke, are you home?” Leng Xiang’s voice was still as pleasant, knocking on the door.
An Ke came back to her senses, wiped away her tears, and responded: “Yes, what is it?”
“I want to see you,” came the voice of Jun’s mother, Lin Xiang Hua.
An Ke did not hesitate to open the door, standing at the entrance without inviting them in, her voice as cold as ice: “Please speak.” Leng Xiang was still as charming, supporting Lin Xiang Hua at the door. After a few days, Lin Xiang Hua looked much more haggard.
“As long as you persuade Jun Hao to come back, I’ll agree to what we discussed,” Lin Xiang Hua sighed. “I’m doing this for the Jun family. Please forgive what I’ve done to you before.”
An Ke sniffled and coldly laughed: “You agree? But I don’t want to agree. Do you think everyone wants to enter the Jun family, to marry Jun Hao? I just want you to taste the feeling of a broken family, want Jun Hao to experience being toyed with. What I want is for him to fall for me, and then ruthlessly trample on me. If he comes back, I’ll continue to tell him I love him, keep him stupidly by my side for me to play with.” An Ke laughed loudly, with wet liquid at the corner of her eyes, but she felt no pleasure. Even if these words came from her, the lost heart could never be recovered.
An Can said nothing, rushed into the room again, and soon came out with a small bag of luggage, not looking at anyone and wanting to rush out directly. However, Jun Hao grabbed her at the last moment: “Who allowed you to leave?” Even though she was so heartless, he still couldn’t bear to let go, knowing that if she left this time, she would never come back.
Jun Hao turned his head and told Lin Xianhua and Leng Xiang: “You two wait for me outside.” They nodded, and Leng Xiang helped Lin Xianhua walk out.
Jun Hao pulled An Can close, pressed her against the wall, and traced her outline with his finger: “Do you know how long this face has been deceiving me? I really want to cut off its skin with a knife and see how else you can pretend.”
When his finger touched her lips, An Can opened her mouth and bit down hard, blood flowing from the corner of her mouth. Jun Hao didn’t withdraw his finger; this pain was nothing compared to his heartache. He raised his eyebrow and said: “An Can, tell me honestly, were all your previous words lies? You actually love me, right?”
An Can released his finger and said through gritted teeth: “Yes, everything I said before was a lie. How could I possibly love a self-righteous man who tramples on others’ dignity?”
“But I love you, truly love you,” Jun Hao caressed her straight black hair, his fingers intertwining in her hair, his low and hoarse voice saying: “How can you say you don’t love me when I’ve fallen in love with you?”
Hearing his seemingly heartfelt confession, An Can couldn’t help but laugh mockingly: “Jun Hao, if you had said this to me before today, I might have gone crazy with joy, but not anymore. Please don’t say the word ‘love’ in front of me; I find it equally disgusting.” An Can pushed him away with all her strength and shouted: “Giving a candy after a slap is a trick for children. Just a few minutes ago, I almost died by your hand, and now you’re telling me you love me? Do you think I’m an idiot?”
“Hehe…” Jun Hao laughed lightly: “I have many ways of playing with people. I’m wondering which one to use on you?”
An Can sneered: “Go ahead and use whatever tricks you have.”
“Leave. Don’t let me see you again, otherwise, I don’t know what methods I might use,” Jun Hao’s finger almost touching her cheek before pulling back: “Hurry and get out.” He was afraid that if she stayed a minute longer, he would keep her, imprison her.
An Can lifted her steps, turning away decisively, without a hint of hesitation.
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058 Departure Far Away
Nearly a month had passed since the Spring Festival, and the weather was gradually warming. Sunlight felt warm on the skin, and the breeze was no longer bone-chillingly cold. However, in this month, only Pei Xuanyan was concerned about An Can’s whereabouts. He used all his power, almost searching every corner of City A and City B, but An Can had seemingly vanished without a trace. He only discovered that when An Can left, she called An Qiao, saying she was going far away to work, telling An Qiao not to worry and that she would return to see him when he graduated.
Pei Xuanyan frustratedly threw down his mobile phone, having just received a report from his subordinate that there was still no news of An Can. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples, thinking to himself: “An Can, you must be safe. I must find you.” Several times he wanted to find Jun Hao and ask what exactly happened between them, but Jun Hao traveled the world and refused to return to City A.
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