Even with Zhan Xiaojun’s martial arts skills, a surprise attack would have been immediately detected.
But in a different body, coupled with significant blood loss, she was groggy after not sleeping all night.
So when she was yanked into the car, she couldn’t break free in time.
Still, she decided to go with the flow.
She leaned back against the car seat and fell asleep.
Bits of conversation from her captors drifted in and out of her hearing.
They thought she had fainted from fear.
They were taking her to a factory to give her a good beating.
She pursed her lips and slept even deeper.
After an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at the factory they mentioned.
Zhan Xiaojun was shoved into a factory building by them.
The moment she entered, several cameras were pointed at her.
The men beside her immediately grinned lewdly and wickedly.
“So many cameras? Let’s just show our eyes, make sure we don’t get in the frame! Quick, let’s do it together. This girl is too dumb and too young, she’s definitely still a virgin!”
“More than young, she’s prettier than a movie star!”
“Stop dawdling, I can’t hold it in any longer. Let’s get this done quickly, then we can send the film to the employer!”
Zhan Xiaojun untied the ropes binding her hands, tossed them aside, and asked in a clear, cold voice, “Who is your employer?”
Two hours later.
In a villa, Zhan Xiaoya, who was anxiously waiting, kept checking her phone.
Were those people taking too long?
Hadn’t they finished playing yet?
Zhan Xiaojun, coming from the countryside, stank. Was she that appealing?
At most, her face was somewhat attractive.
Finally, her phone rang.
She grabbed her phone and answered, “Finished? Upload it to the cloud drive I gave you, I want the uncensored version.”
“It’s already saved to a USB drive. We need to meet in person. Uploading it online could cause problems,” the person on the other end stated.
Zhan Xiaoya frowned, finding them too fussy. But then she realized that online sharing could indeed leave evidence, and meeting in person would avoid some trouble.
“Alright.”
An hour later.
In a coffee shop.
Zhan Xiaoya ordered a cup of coffee after arriving.
Noticing several young men looking at her, she felt extremely smug. She had always been confident in her appearance.
She fiddled with the big waves she had just permed yesterday.
Only then did she realize someone was sitting in front of her. She looked up and her eyes widened.
“Zhan Xiaojun? Why are you here? You… you…”
How could she be completely fine?
Zhan Xiaojun smiled, opened her phone, and played a video. The volume was just right; amidst the gentle music in the coffee shop, no one else could hear it.
But upon seeing the video, Zhan Xiaoya’s face turned pale. “You!”
“I want a million dollars. I’ll give you fifteen minutes. If you exceed fifteen minutes, this evidence will not only go to the media but also to the police,” Zhan Xiaojun said, closing her phone and stating her demand.
It was perfect timing for someone to deliver themselves when she was short on cash.
She found the thought quite pleasant.
Zhan Xiaoya’s eyes widened. “What did you say? A million dollars?”
“Don’t widen your eyes. It looks ugly when you widen your eyes. You’re already not good-looking, and with exaggerated expressions, anyone would think you’ve had plastic surgery,” Zhan Xiaojun kindly advised.
“Zhan Xiaojun, do you know what you’re saying?” Zhan Xiaoya’s expression contorted with anger, and she felt a panic rise within her.
What were those people doing?
Not only had they failed to film Zhan Xiaojun, but they had allowed Zhan Xiaojun to film them!
And now she was demanding a million dollars from her?
“Do you know how much a million dollars is? I can’t possibly give you that!” Zhan Xiaoya gritted her teeth.
Zhan Xiaojun stood up and looked down at the defiant Zhan Xiaoya. “It’s up to you whether you give it or not. When the time is up, I’ll do what I say. Enjoy your coffee, I won’t bother you any longer.”
With that, she elegantly left the coffee shop.
It had been over three hours since she was captured.
Two hours ago, she had called Lin Jing to let him know she was safe. Now, she needed to go to a Chinese medicine shop to buy the medicine she needed.
As soon as Zhan Xiaojun left, Zhan Xiaoya, watching the time on her phone with a fluttering heart, quickly called her mother.
Then she recounted everything that had just happened.
Wang Qi was getting her nails done and initially paid little attention. But when she heard “one million dollars,” she immediately stood up. “You said she wants a million dollars?”
“Yes.” Zhan Xiaoya’s teeth ached with hatred.
Wang Qi’s face darkened. “She was only out for one night and dares to demand a million dollars from us!”
“Mom, if I don’t give it to her, she’ll definitely report it to the police and find the media. If this gets out of hand, it will affect my marriage to Mu Bai.”
Wang Qi frowned deeply, looking at her half-done manicure, her expression turning ruthless. “Fine, give it to her for now. I will definitely make her spit out every cent.”
Meanwhile, Zhan Xiaojun had taken a taxi to the hospital.
As soon as she walked in, she received a call from Zhan Xiaoya.
“I can give you the money, but you must delete the videos completely!” Zhan Xiaoya practically roared the words. This time, she had lost one million one hundred thousand yuan. She had given one hundred thousand to those men, and they hadn’t accomplished anything. She had cost herself a million.
With that million, she could have bought several bags and pieces of clothing.
It was too cheap for that damned girl, Zhan Xiaojun.
“Deal.”
After Zhan Xiaojun went upstairs and appeared in the ward, her mobile banking app alerted her that she had received one million yuan.
She casually recorded a screen recording and sent it to Zhan Xiaoya.
She also politely added, “Thank you.”
Zhan Xiaoya, seeing the “Thank you,” her eyes turned red with anger.
Just then, Zhan Zhicheng returned and saw his beloved daughter with red eyes. He asked caringly, “Who dared to upset Xiaoya? Why are your eyes red? Were you crying just now?”
Zhan Xiaoya was about to speak when Zhan Zhicheng clutched his chest and bent over, groaning.
“Dad, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Zhan Xiaoya rushed over to ask.
Zhan Zhicheng endured it and shook his head. “It’s nothing. My chest hurts occasionally when I sigh. It’s probably because I’ve been too busy and stressed this past year. I just need more rest.”
“That’s good. If you still feel unwell, you should go to the hospital,” Zhan Xiaoya said, seeing that Zhan Zhicheng was fine again, she didn’t think much of it.
“Has your mother returned yet? Did she contact the reporters today?” Zhan Zhicheng thought of the most important matter.
Zhan Xiaoya shook her head. “Mom should have contacted them. She should be back soon.”
“When your mother returns, tell her to find me in the study.”
“Okay.”
…
In the hospital, Lin Ya held Zhan Xiaojun’s hand, reluctant to let go for a long time.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she fought hard to hold them back.
“Xiaojun, Mom missed you so much during this time. Seeing that you are well is all that matters. I’m fine here, don’t worry about me, okay?”
Even though she was suffering from her illness, Lin Ya didn’t want Zhan Xiaojun to worry about her.
Zhan Xiaojun nodded repeatedly, speaking words of repentance and seeking forgiveness on behalf of the original owner. Lin Ya cried uncontrollably.
As Zhan Xiaojun was about to say something else, the world suddenly spun, and she fainted!
“Xiaojun!”
Zhan Xiaojun felt her consciousness detach, and she returned to the lake where she had been pursued.