Liu Wang couldn't believe what he saw, and he couldn't accept that his loved ones sacrificed themselves to protect him.
Anger, grief, regret...all kinds of emotions intertwined together, turning into a powerful force that almost made him lose his mind.
But he knew now was not the time to dwell on his sorrow.
He must live, for his old father and for the innocent woman.
So, he suppressed his grief and used the sundries in the warehouse to fight a desperate battle with Hu Jun.
However, Hu Jun was young and strong after all, and with an axe in his hand, Liu Wang soon fell into a disadvantage.
During a fierce confrontation, he was knocked to the ground by Hu Jun, feeling a sharp pain in his chest and almost unable to breathe.
Just as Hu Jun was about to give him a fatal blow, the woman suddenly rushed out and pushed Hu Jun away with all her strength.
There was a resolute light in her eyes, as if she had made some important decision.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Wang struggled to get up and fled desperately.
In the darkness of the night, he ran in a panic, with Hu Jun's angry roars and the sound of chasing footsteps behind him.
But he did not look back, but ran forward with all his might until he was away from that place full of blood and despair.
On the way of escape, Liu Wang's mind kept appearing the old father's smile and the woman's helpless eyes.
Liu Wang's heart seemed to be about to jump out of his chest, and every breath was accompanied by a violent gasp.
He stopped, his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and he could no longer take another step.
Hu Jun, the homeless man holding an axe and with cold eyes, was standing in front of him at this moment, close enough for Liu Wang to feel the cold light reflected from the axe blade.
There was complete silence all around, with only the occasional chirping of night birds in the distance adding a sense of desolation and terror.
"Do you like that woman?" Hu Jun's voice was low and hoarse, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his throat, and every word was full of threats and provocations.
His eyes darted back and forth over Liu Wang, as if assessing his reaction.
Liu Wang's throat was dry, and he nodded with difficulty. His voice was so weak that even he could hardly hear it: "Brother, I was wrong. I don't dare to do it again." When he said this, his heart was filled with humiliation and unwillingness, but more of it was a desire for life and fear of the unknown.
However, Hu Jun's reaction was beyond Liu Wang's expectations.
The corners of his mouth curled up into a strange smile, which was both proud and a bit crazy: "It's good that you like her. Let's go. She only belongs to the two of us. Do you understand?"
Liu Wang was stunned. He couldn't understand the meaning of Hu Jun's words.
Could it be that Hu Jun didn't want to kill him, but wanted to share the woman with him? This idea was so absurd that Liu Wang couldn't digest it for a while.
He looked up at Hu Jun, trying to find the answer in the other's eyes, but he only saw endless depth and unpredictability.
"You...what do you mean?" Liu Wang's voice was trembling. He tried to make his tone sound calmer, but he couldn't hide his inner panic.
Hu Jun did not answer directly, but slowly put down the axe. The action seemed casual, but in fact it was full of threats.
He approached Liu Wang and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "In this world, there are some things that can only be possessed by a few people. That woman has a unique beauty that is enough to drive any man crazy. But you know what? True beauty needs someone to appreciate and protect it. And I am her guardian."
At this point, Hu Jun's eyes softened, as if he was recalling some special connection between him and the woman.
But then, he returned to his previous coldness: "And since you also like her, you are qualified to be my partner. We can protect her together and keep her from being harmed by this world. Of course, the premise is that you must be loyal to me and obey all my orders."
Liu Wang felt mixed emotions as he listened to Hu Jun's words.
He was surprised at the absurd "cooperation" method proposed by Hu Jun, but also felt a sense of inexplicable temptation.
After all, in that desolate little village, having such a beautiful woman as a partner is an irresistible temptation for any man.
However, reason told him that there were huge dangers hidden behind such "cooperation".
Hu Jun is a ruthless man. He was able to kill his own father without mercy, so how could he easily let go of a potential threat? Moreover, fighting for and protecting an innocent woman as private property is itself a twisted and morbid behavior.
Liu Wang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
But running was no option, so Liu Wang followed Hu Jun back to the warehouse.
In the dim warehouse, the cold light of the axe seemed to still linger in the air, making every step Liu Wang took seem unusually heavy.
Hu Jun's words were like a cold judgment, which shocked and confused him.
"She belongs to you tonight, I will deal with the body." These words echoed in Liu Wang's mind, and every word was like a sharp knife, cutting his already fragile moral bottom line.
Hu Jun dragged the body of the victim he had obviously just killed and walked out of the warehouse expressionlessly, leaving Liu Wang and the charming woman alone.
The woman's eyes, full of fear and helplessness, stared at Liu Wang, as if he was her only hope. Every time she blinked, she was silently shouting, "Save me, take me away from this place."
Liu Wang's heart was struggling. He never thought that he would fall into such a situation.
The woman in front of him should have been protected and respected, not a plaything for two men to fight over.
However, between Hu Jun's threats and the woman's request for help, Liu Wang felt an unprecedented pressure and temptation.
He slowly walked towards the woman, each step accompanied by an inner struggle. He tried to find the answer from the woman's eyes, but there was only despair and pleading in those eyes.
Liu Wang knew that he couldn't just stand by and watch, but he was also afraid that once he made a decision, he would fall into an abyss from which there was no escape.
At this moment, the sound of Hu Jun's departing footsteps gradually faded away outside the warehouse, leaving behind a dead silence.
Liu Wang seemed to hear the sound of his own heartbeat, every beat urging him to make a choice.
He took a deep breath and decided not to run away anymore.
He walked towards the woman and whispered, "I will help you leave here, but we need to be careful." A glimmer of hope flashed in the woman's eyes, and she held Liu Wang's hand tightly, as if it was her only support.
However, just as Liu Wang was about to take the woman away, the evil seeds deep in his heart quietly sprouted.
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