On the other side, Ji Yan was lying in the empty room. Her body seemed to be swallowed by the darkness, with only the faint sound of her breathing echoing in the silence.

As she slept, it seemed as if an endless movie was playing in her mind, replaying the horrific scenes in the hotel last night over and over again.

Sweat and tears mixed together, slid down her cheeks and wet the pillow.

She felt as heavy as if she was bound by invisible chains, and she struggled but to no avail. Her heart was filled with confusion and uneasiness. Her memory of what happened with Fu Jingyan and the others last night was vague, with only endless fear and pain.

Ji Yan always thought that the person with her was a stranger, and her heart was filled with fear and anxiety about the unknown.

She tried to find a clue from her memory, but every attempt was like struggling in a bottomless abyss, which only made her more painful and desperate.

Just when Ji Yan thought she was going to be completely swallowed up by the darkness, her consciousness was suddenly pulled back to reality by a powerful force.

She opened her eyes, gasped for air, and looked around with a hazy look. The light in the room was dim, and she felt an inexplicable chill, as if she was trembling from deep within her heart.

Ji Yan looked down at her body. The mottled marks were particularly glaring under the dim light.

Her heart tightened, thinking that everything she had just thought of had become a reality. She couldn't stand herself becoming so dirty, and the shame and despair in her heart made her want to escape from it all.

She struggled to sit up from the bed and staggered to the bathroom. She turned on the shower and let the cold water wash over her body.

She closed her eyes and tried to wash away the painful memories, but every attempt was like rubbing salt into the wound, making her suffer more.

Suddenly, her eyes fell on a glass in the corner of the bathroom. She walked over, picked up the glass, and a flash of determination flashed in her eyes. She smashed the glass to the ground with force, then picked up the pieces on the ground without hesitation and cut her wrist.

Blood gushed out instantly, staining her wrist red. She felt a sharp pain, but it also made her feel relieved.

She looked at the blood on her wrist and smiled bitterly. She knew she had lost everything, including the meaning of life and the value of existence. She gently closed her eyes and let herself fall into this endless darkness.

……

In the kitchen, the warm light shines on Fu Jingyan who is busy. He is wearing an apron and holding a spatula in his hand, carefully stirring the dishes in the pot. The aunt stands beside him, staring at his movements and giving some instructions from time to time.

"Jingyan, use less salt. Yanyan doesn't like it too salty." Auntie reminded softly.

"Okay, Auntie." Fu Jingyan replied with a smile, and his hands moved more gently.

Soon, the plates were filled with delicious dishes. Fu Jingyan looked at his work with satisfaction, then picked up the plate and walked towards the bedroom. He thought Ji Yan would definitely like these dishes.

Walking into the bedroom, Fu Jingyan looked around, but found that there was no one on the bed. His heart tightened, and he looked around quickly, looking for Ji Yan. Suddenly, he heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom, thinking that Ji Yan might be taking a shower.

Fu Jingyan walked gently to the bathroom door, knocked on it, and asked softly, "Yanyan, how are you? Are you okay? Do you need my help?"

However, there was silence in the bathroom, and no response. Fu Jingyan felt something was wrong, and he pushed the bathroom door hard, but found that it was locked. His heartbeat accelerated instantly, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

"Yan Yan! What's wrong with you? Open the door!" Fu Jingyan shouted anxiously, but there was still no response from the bathroom. He realized that the situation was not good, so he immediately took out his mobile phone and called the other four people.

"Come back soon! Something happened to Yanyan in the bathroom!" Fu Jingyan's voice trembled slightly.

……

In the basement, the dim light barely dispelled the surrounding darkness. In the silence, a piercing cell phone ring suddenly sounded, and the sharp ring seemed to tear apart this depressing space.

Zheng Haoqian picked up the phone, and the news coming from the receiver made his face instantly solemn.

"Lock them up first, and notify me immediately when Lin Wei and the others arrive." Zheng Haoqian's voice was low and firm. After hanging up the phone, he immediately turned around and said to the four men behind him. Hearing this, the four men ran upstairs quickly as if they had telepathy.

When Zheng Haoqian opened the door, he saw Fu Jingyan waiting anxiously. He walked up quickly and asked nervously, "What's going on? Where is Ji Yan?"

Fu Jingyan pointed in the direction of the bathroom, with a tremor in his voice: "I looked around the bedroom and couldn't find her, and then I heard a sound in the bathroom. I... I didn't dare to open it directly, for fear that she would be frightened."

Zheng Haoqian's heart sank suddenly, and he walked quickly to the bathroom. Xin Mujing couldn't wait any longer, so he kicked the bathroom door open. The door was opened, and the scene inside made the people present feel heartbroken.

Ji Yan was seen lying on the ground, her white nightgown stained with blood. She was holding a piece of glass in her hand, her eyes full of despair and anger.

Upon seeing this, Helian Minxiao immediately rushed forward and tried to help her up, but was pushed away angrily by Ji Yan: "Don't come near me!" Her voice was weak but full of power.

Zheng Haoqian's heart was almost broken. He looked at the woman in front of him who was usually gentle but now so desperate and painful, and the anger in his heart instantly burned. But he knew that the most important thing at this moment was to appease Ji Yan's emotions.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound gentle but firm: "Baby, give me the glass fragments and don't hurt yourself." He slowly approached Ji Yan, trying to take the sharp fragment from her hand.

However, Ji Yan waved the fragments like a madman, refusing anyone to approach her. Her eyes were full of vigilance and fear, as if she was ready to fight with those who wanted to hurt her at any time.

Zheng Haoqian knew that he couldn't go on like this, so he stopped, took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

He said to Ji Yan in a gentler tone: "Yanyan, don't be afraid. It's me, Ah Qian. You are safe now. I have caught those bad guys."

When Ji Yan heard Zheng Haoqian's voice, her expression softened a little.

She looked up at the man who always protected her. His eyes were full of concern and heartache, which made her feel a little warm and at ease.

Zheng Haoqian was delighted when he saw this and continued softly, "Yan Yan, please be obedient and give me the fragment, okay? You need treatment now, otherwise the wound will get infected." As he said that, he approached Ji Yan again and tried to take the fragment from her.

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