Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Lin Wan trembled, her head shaking vigorously in protest.
Disgust and hatred for these men filled her thoughts. They were depraved and vicious, and she longed to escape their clutches, butâ¦
Upon observing Lin Wanâs silence, one burly man turned to another, urging, âBrother, now that sheâs awake, letâs not waste any time. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can leave.â
âYes, big brother, letâs get to it!â
Suddenly, one of the burly men walked toward Lin Wan.
Lin Wanâs heart sank after hearing their words and discerning the intentions in the manâs expression and gaze.
âNo, stay away, donâtâ¦â She shouted frantically, her anxiety threatening to bring her to tears.
âDonât be frightened. Iâll take care of you,â the burly man said soothingly to Lin Wan.
âNo, go away, get lost!â Lin Wanâs entire body quivered uncontrollably. Her eyes widened, her nerves on edge.
As the man drew nearer, many emotions surged within Lin Wan.
Fear, panic, and despair!
Just as the man was mere steps away, Lin Wan suddenly extended her arms and began striking out, tears streaming down her face as she cried, âGo away, leave me alone, go away!â
The burly manâs patience waned after witnessing Lin Wanâs frantic resistance. He reached out, intending to grasp her arm, but before he could make contactâ¦
A resounding gunshot echoed through the factory, halting the burly manâs outstretched hand in mid-air.
His companions, who had initially reveled in the situation, were stunned into silence by the sudden, sharp report. Blood welled from a wound on their big brotherâs back.
At the factory entrance, You Luan stood with his gun, watching as the burly man collapsed to the ground beside Lin Wan.
Xiao Yichen, still some 20 meters from the entrance, accelerated his pace upon hearing the gunshot.
Upon reaching the factory entrance, Xiao Yichen scanned the scene and rushed toward the distraught little woman.
Lin Wanâs frantic actions continued her cries of âGo away, leave me aloneâ.
Her voice was now weaker than before.
Xiao Yichen reached Lin Wan and immediately knelt, paying no heed to her resistance. He extended his arms and embraced her tightly.
Initially mistaking Xiao Yichen for one of her assailants, Lin Wan fought him off with even greater desperation.
âStay away, donât touch me, go away!â she screamed with all her might.
âItâs me, Wanâer, itâs me,â Xiao Yichen reassured her urgently, his heart heavy with anguish.
How has it come to this? How has my beloved little woman ended up in such a dreadful predicament?
Who could have done this?
Upon hearing Xiao Yichenâs voice, Lin Wan ceased her resistance and stared ahead in disbelief. After a few seconds, she called out, âAh Chen?â
âYes, itâs me, me,â Xiao Yichen replied promptly.
With that confirmation, Lin Wanâs trembling ceased, and she collapsed into Xiao Yichenâs arms, her hands reaching out to clasp his waist.
âAll Chen, 1 am so scared. I am terrified,â Lin Wan admitted, her sense of relief palpable. The facade of strength she had clung to had crumbled, leaving her utterly vulnerable.
With Ah Chen by her side, she felt the warmth of his embrace, yet the harrowing memories of what those men had intended still haunted her.
âBe at ease, donât be afraid. Itâs going to be alright, I promise,â Xiao Yichen reassured her, his arms encircling her protectively..