The winter rain poured down incessantly, pelting down and seeping into one's collar, chilling to the bone.
Suzanne, still in a daze, suddenly took a deep breath of fresh air, thinking all was over.
But next, she felt as if her entire body was hit by something.
Cold to the point where she was shivering, she instinctively wrapped her arms tight around herself.
In her drowsy state, she seemed to hear something.
"Is that her?" The voice was coarse.
"Yes, look at her, beautiful and young. Once we're done with her, we'll still get money. This is better than anything you could ever dream of!" The person who replied urged hastily, "Hurry up, let's deal with her now. I've collected the cash, I need to see her... 'taken care of', then you guys can have your turn with her, just don't kill her, then everything is okay."
The man with the coarse voice snickered and told the rest, "My brothers, this kind of thrilling opportunity, let's enjoy it!"
Amid those lewd laughter, Suzanne felt someone prying her legs apart.
In that instant, she snapped back to consciousness!
She stood up as if she had used up all her life's strength, kicked the man away, and sprinted forward like a madwoman!
"Help! Somebody help me!"
It felt like a fire was burning her throat, and blood was about to spew out from her mouth, her legs were about to break, but she continued to run forward recklessly.
Because she knew, if she were to stop, it would be hell!
A car from afar came speeding towards her, its headlights illuminating her.
Su Qingyao ran towards the car as if she had seen her lifeline, desperation etched on her face.
"Help me! Please!"
Her heart skipped a beat as she realized how close the car was to her.
Even if she ends up being hit by the car, she won't let those people succeed!
With a harsh screech of brakes, the car was forced to a halt.
At this moment, the nose of the car was just inches away from Su Qingyao's knees.
The car door opened.
A figure stepped out.
Su Qingyao could barely make out that it's a man, his towering height blocking out the glare from the street lamps, she could only see his silhouette etched like a sculpture.
Rain pelted down relentlessly, casting a foggy veil over the surroundings.
Su Qingyao took a few steps back, fear visibly growing in her eyes.
What would happen if this man didn't help her?
Or what if she was jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire?
Their gazes locked for a brief second before he moved towards her, draping his jacket over her shivering frame.
Su Qingyao, who had been numb from the rain, felt a warmth that she hasn't felt in a long time.
She calms down inexplicably.
"Thank…"
Before she finishes the second part of her word, she faints.
The man cradles her sideways, his brows furrowed tightly.
Even though she has lost consciousness, his motions are still incredibly gentle.
"Hey! You there, don’t freaking ruin our good time. If you know what's good for you, just put her down!"
The random hooligans hadn’t reacted when Su Qingyou ran away. They were even more surprised when she exhibited a surprising burst of speed during this critical moment, running like a rabbit.
By the time they gave chase, the woman was already lying in the arms of a man.
The sycophantic fatty watched from the side and cursed under his breath.
As was usually said, Su Qingyou was truly a pathetic woman. No matter what, she just couldn’t die!
Looking back, they had been careless. The alley they were in was less than a hundred meters from the main road. Anyone could have run out, but who could have imagined that this half-dead woman still had the energy to move!
Priorities first, he angrily ordered the man, “Put that woman down! Dare to defy me is to defy the Su family, did you hear?”
Amidst the curses of the crowd, the man had already carried Su Qingyou to his car.
“You bastard, won't listen, huh? Taste my wrath!”
One thug rolled up his sleeves and ran over, wanting to land a punch, but was unexpectedly struck down by a figure in the dark.
Unbeknownst to the man, another car had halted behind his.
Ji Cheng stepped out with his men, who immediately took down a thug with a single punch. Before long, the gang was lying on the ground, writhing in pain.
Seeing the unfavourable situation, the lackey, who had not expected the man to have bodyguards around him, tried to flee but was swiftly kicked to the ground and stepped on his head. He was too terrified to move.
The man had already returned to his car by then, glancing at the rearview mirror.
Sitting on the back seat, Su Qingyao, with her coat on, was huddled with her knees to her chest, her face as pale as paper. Despite being unconscious, her brows were still furrowed.
He did not look at her any longer. With an emotionless face, he looked straight ahead, letting the mayhem outside persist. His profound eyes were veiled by long and thick eyelashes, making it impossible to read his thoughts.
Outside the car window, Ji Cheng approached and whispered, "Young Master, those men are under control now, what should we do next?"
"After questioning them about what happened and learning about what the Su family is, make them disappear."
He coldly responded and immediately accelerated, the car disappearing into the distance in a flash.
Ji Cheng stood on the spot, instructing his underlings, "Take them away!"
He understood the young master's meaning crystal clear.
To disappear meant to erase someone's existence completely from the world!