The dark shadow was the girl Lin Xingwan had just rescued.
"Benefactor, thank you for saving my life just now. I am willing to be your ox or horse, and die without regret."
As the girl spoke, she kowtowed to Lin Xingwan very solemnly.
Seeing this, Lin Xingwan wanted to break free from Zhou Jinbai's embrace to help the girl, but was stopped by Zhou Jinbai.
"Since you were saved by my wife, it is your good fortune. The cruise ship is a mixed bag, and girls should be careful to protect themselves." Zhou Jinbai said, and then walked past the girl without looking sideways.
All attention was on Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai.
For the first time in history, they actually saw Dongfang Junze, who had zero scandals, with a beautiful woman by his side, even going so far as to lose his temper for beauty, directly breaking the hands of his half-brothers and making them lick toilets!
This incident had already satisfied their desire for gossip to an unprecedented degree.
It has always been said that heroes find it hard to pass the test of beauty, and it is not wrong at all.
Dongfang Junze's appearance was the uncrowned king of the night of the gambling king, and his presence was enough to excite everyone.
They all wanted to curry favor with Dongfang Junze, so naturally no one noticed that the girl kneeling on the ground had already gotten up.
Her name was Yun Qingqing, a student at the Academy of Fine Arts. She came to work on the cruise ship today for two reasons: first, the salary for cruise ship service staff was particularly high, five times her usual part-time job; second, such banquets were said to have many rich and handsome men, and with Yun Qingqing's status, the probability of meeting an exceptional rich and handsome man in real life was zero, so she deliberately came here to try her luck.
Unexpectedly, she really met a rich and handsome man, and it was a man who took her breath away at first sight and amazed her for all time.
Yun Qingqing's mind was filled with the appearance and temperament of the man she had just seen.
He was too handsome;
His temperament was too charming;
Yun Qingqing was certain that this man was the perfect husband candidate in her heart.
Since fate had arranged for them to meet, she would work hard!
A few minutes later, Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan arrived at the guest room they would be staying in.
The bodyguards waited at the door, and only Zhou Jinbai and Lin Xingwan entered the room.
As soon as Zhou Jinbai closed the door, he pressed Lin Xingwan against the door.
The man domineeringly restrained Lin Xingwan's hands and then kissed her fiercely.
The force was so great that it seemed as if he wanted to swallow Lin Xingwan whole.
Lin Xingwan was forced to endure it, and even felt her lips were being bitten painfully.
"Zhou Jinbai... mmm... you... you're biting me..." Lin Xingwan found it very difficult to speak, and it took her a long time to say a sentence.
Only then did Zhou Jinbai stop kissing, his forehead pressed against Lin Xingwan's, his voice hoarse and full of apology, "Wife, I'm sorry, I didn't protect you well. I will get justice for you for what happened yesterday. Jia Yansong and Jia Yankang, those two beasts, were just an appetizer."
After Zhou Jinbai finished speaking, the coldness in his eyes became even more apparent, and Lin Xingwan could even feel a strong killing intent from him.
"You have already avenged me, and I am very happy."
Lin Xingwan freed her restrained hands, then gently stroked the man's face, trying to calm his agitated emotions.
"I am truly satisfied. Seeing those two beasts dealt with made me feel very good." Lin Xingwan smiled, looking at the man whose brows were filled with anger, and found that she could never get enough of looking at him.
Zhou Jinbai grabbed Lin Xingwan's hand, "But I also know that woman slapped you, and they also hit my relatives and friends."
After saying this, the man's eyes were filled with resentment, "I always thought that even if she had a shred of maternal kindness when she gave birth to me, she shouldn't have treated me like this. I don't expect her to be satisfied with me, but I don't want the people I want to protect to be wronged because of my messy family relationships."
Lin Xingwan opened her mouth to say something, but was stopped by the man's finger pad on her lips, "I know what you're worried about, I have my limits."
Since Zhou Jinbai had said so, Lin Xingwan could not persuade Zhou Jinbai not to deal with Meng Chuzheng.
She was not a saint, nor did she want those who bullied her to be rampant.
Some things should be left at that.
Zhou Jinbai carried Lin Xingwan to the sofa. From where they were sitting, they could see the blue sea and the setting sun.
At this moment, the whole world felt peaceful. They didn't say anything. Lin Xingwan leaned gently against Zhou Jinbai's chest like a well-behaved pet, listening to his heartbeat, and felt the anxiety of the past few days slowly disappear.
"Husband—" After a long silence, Lin Xingwan suddenly called out in a soft, sweet voice.
If other women called him coquettishly on purpose, Zhou Jinbai would feel disgusted to the point of vomiting.
But when the woman he loved called him in a spoiled tone, he felt a slight electric current run down his spine and gather in one place.
"Hmm?" Zhou Jinbai lowered his head slightly, his eyes filled with inquiry.
Lin Xingwan hooked her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips, "We've been married for so long, when can we have a wedding?"
Although Lin Xingwan asked Zhou Jinbai with a smile, only she knew the bitterness in her heart.
"Want to get married?" Zhou Jinbai had actually thought of giving this woman a very unforgettable wedding, but one troublesome matter after another had arisen recently, and he had to resolve these matters first before thinking about the wedding.
There was only one wife, so how could he let her be wronged because of the wedding?
"Yes, I want to get married, I want to wear a white wedding dress for you, and under the blessings of friends and family, become your most beautiful bride."
Lin Xingwan's pretty face was full of shyness, and Zhou Jinbai kissed her forehead lightly, "Okay, then I'll have someone speed up the wedding preparations, and we'll aim to have the wedding within six months."
"Six months, does it have to be so long?" Lin Xingwan's mood suddenly became very low because of Zhou Jinbai's words.
Zhou Jinbai just gently scraped Lin Xingwan's nose and explained, "Because I want to give you a wedding that is second to none. I don't want my wife to envy others, I want others to envy you."
"Actually, the meaning of a wedding is not about how grand it is, as long as..."
Before Lin Xingwan could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door from outside.
Then Liu Mengqin's voice also sounded from outside, "Xingwan, Xingwan, are you there?"
Lin Xingwan got off Zhou Jinbai's lap and went to open the door.
Standing at the door were not only Liu Mengqin but also Bai Xiao, who was inseparable from her.
They were wearing matching couple's evening gowns. The fabric of Liu Mengqin's evening gown perfectly matched Bai Xiao's tie.
Even because of Bai Xiao's company, Liu Mengqin became even more radiant.
As soon as Liu Mengqin saw Lin Xingwan, she immediately pulled her hand anxiously and asked, "Xingwan, are you okay? I heard about what happened just now. If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have come with Manting. I should have waited for you."
Liu Mengqin's tone was full of apology, but Lin Xingwan just shook her head, "Sister Qin, it's not your fault, and it was me who was meddling."
As for Bai Xiao, he had already walked into the room.
He looked at Zhou Jinbai sitting lazily on the sofa and couldn't help but say, "Now, everyone on the entire cruise ship knows that Jia Yankang and Jia Yansong brothers are licking toilets. Are you sure you want each of them to lick over six hundred toilets?"
"What do you think?" Zhou Jinbai retorted.
"I naturally know you want to vent your anger for your sister-in-law, but this incident has caused too much of a stir. Jia Yansong and Jia Yankang are indeed hateful, but now the outside world is spreading that you would kill your own kin for a woman. This matter has probably already reached the Dongfang family, which is very disadvantageous for you."
Although Zhou Jinbai was granted the title of 'Dongfang Junze' by the elders of the family, to become the helmsman of the Dongfang family, if he had a weakness that could be exploited, all his decisions would be hindered. And another reason why Zhou Jinbai was feared in the Dongfang family was: Zhou Jinbai's fiancée!
Although Zhou Jinbai had never admitted it, the strength of his fiancée's family was not to be underestimated. They had supported Zhou Jinbai over the years, which was why he had been able to hold his position for so long.
Otherwise, such a large family, just dealing with all the schemes and stratagems would be enough to exhaust Zhou Jinbai.
"And then?" Zhou Jinbai raised an eyebrow, "Do you think I would fear that group of old fogeys in the family who are feudal in their thinking and filthy in their hearts? And... I can't handle it?"
Zhou Jinbai's retort left Bai Xiao speechless for a moment.
He believed in Zhou Jinbai's strength, but often there were too many hidden dangers.
Just as Bai Xiao was at a loss for words, Meng Chuzheng's sharp voice suddenly came from outside the room.
"Handle it? I'd like to see how you'll handle it! Zhou Jinbai, you actually made my two children lick toilets, you heartless thing, they are also your brothers! How could you do such a thing?"
Meng Chuzheng, wearing an expensive evening gown, strode furiously into the room.
Following behind Meng Chuzheng were Jia Huaixu and Jia Yanzhen.
The frivolous and flippant expression on Jia Yanzhen's face was now replaced by seriousness. Jia Huaixu's smiling-tiger-like face had lost its smile, and he was looking at Zhou Jinbai in a fit of rage.
"Immediately order your men to release Yansong and Yankang, or I will not let you off."
Jia Huaixu and Meng Chuzheng and others had already gone to see Jia Yansong and Jia Yankang. When they saw that the brothers' right hands were gone, their wounds were still bleeding profusely. Due to excessive blood loss, their faces were pale, and their consciousness was gradually blurring. But they had been severely tortured. As soon as they slowed down their toilet licking, the subordinate named Xuanyin would whip them.
With one whip, even through their clothes, their skin and flesh were torn apart. Yet, none of Jia Huaixu's group were Xuanyin's match. Xuanyin obeyed Zhou Jinbai's orders, so they came to find Zhou Jinbai in a rage.
"You're telling me what to do, huh?" Zhou Jinbai was still lounging on the sofa, but when his sharp, cold gaze fell on Jia Huaixu, both Jia Huaixu and Meng Chuzheng felt a chill down their spines.
This was the first time Zhou Jinbai had shown them such a look of disgust and hatred. Even Jia Yanzhen, standing beside them, didn't say anything, because Jia Yanzhen knew that his parents had touched Zhou Jinbai's inverse scale this time.
Parents?
Jia Yanzhen sneered at the word that appeared in his mind.
Even though he hadn't licked toilets, were Meng Chuzheng and Jia Huaixu really worried about Jia Yansong and Jia Yankang?
Jia Yanzhen recalled some extremely dark memories, and at this moment, his chest burned with intense anger.
He clenched his fists at his sides but did not let any of his emotions show.
"I have already called Dongfang Yuan. If you still want to hold onto the position of Dongfang Junze, immediately have Yansong and Yankang released, otherwise, such a cruel person like you will absolutely not be the next helmsman of the Dongfang family!"
As soon as Meng Chuzheng finished speaking, the next second Zhou Jinbai kicked the coffee table aside.
The man got up from the sofa and walked towards Meng Chuzheng.
He was like an enraged beast, even his eyes became fierce.
Jia Yanzhen immediately blocked in front of Meng Chuzheng, and Lin Xingwan and Liu Mengqin, who were standing beside them, were also intimidated by Zhou Jinbai's imposing aura.
The entire room was filled with a murderous intent. Zhou Jinbai's dark eyes became even more ferocious. Without a word, he grabbed Jia Yanzhen by the collar and threw a fierce punch.
Jia Yanzhen had no time to resist and was thrown aside by Zhou Jinbai.
Then, Zhou Jinbai stood directly in front of Meng Chuzheng.
He was very tall, and Meng Chuzheng was so oppressed by his aura that she could barely breathe.
"Before, no matter how you messed with me, I never took you seriously, because I remembered that you gave me a life, and that was my greatest tolerance for you. But you should not have, should not have, set your sights on my woman. You should be grateful that those two beasts did not touch Xingwan yesterday, otherwise, they would have died the same way my father did. The rules I set must be followed, otherwise, that was your last meeting."
As he spoke, a cold, bloodthirsty smile curled up on Zhou Jinbai's lips, his gaze icy and indifferent.
He was no longer the pitiful wretch who once begged for maternal love. The woman in front of him was now more like a stranger than a stranger.
"You... you... you dare to threaten me, I am your mother! You unfilial son, you are the beast! If I had known you were such a devil, I shouldn't have given birth to you! Why didn't you die with your father back then! You will never be the helmsman of the Dongfang family. The first family rule of the Dongfang family is not to allow fratricide!"
Meng Chuzheng trembled all over, scared by Zhou Jinbai's words. Jia Huaixu reprimanded sternly, "You scoundrel! You have disappointed us too much!"
"Heh, disappointed?" Zhou Jinbai looked at the two people in front of him with disgust, "You deserve to mention disappointment? Get out immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Even though Zhou Jinbai's aura was cold and terrifying, Lin Xingwan could still feel his irrepressible anger.
He could deal with Jia Yansong and Jia Yankang, he could hit Jia Yanzhen, but even though he hated the two people in front of him to death, he restrained himself and did not lay a hand on them.
But if these two continued to provoke him, Lin Xingwan dared not guarantee what Zhou Jinbai would do.
This matter had started because of her. She didn't want Zhou Jinbai to become an unfilial son who was pointed at by everyone for her sake.
Thinking of this, Lin Xingwan quickly ran outside.