“Xiao Ke!”
A familiar voice came from the doorway.
The only people who called her Xiao Ke were Shen’s mother or Shen Yi.
Shen Ke’s eyelashes trembled as she lifted her head, her gaze passing over Feng Jian’s shoulder.
She met Shen Yi’s face directly, stunned for a moment, her tears momentarily stopping.
She had never seen Shen Yi like this—disheveled, messy, anxious, completely devoid of her usual calm and composed demeanor.
Shen Yi’s hair was sticking up messily, her shirt wrinkled. She walked slowly toward Shen Ke.
Her hands, tucked into her pockets, were clenched tightly.
Feng Jian turned and shielded Shen Ke behind him, his eyes filled with wariness and hostility as he looked at Shen Yi.
“This time, you—you won’t be able to take her away!”
Shen Yi lowered her long lashes, not responding to Feng Jian. Instead, she said to Shen Ke, “Xiao Ke, are you hurt?” Her voice was hoarse and grating.
Shen Ke blinked, stepping out from behind Feng Jian to face Shen Yi head-on. Her red-rimmed eyes were full of grievance.
“Shen Yi!”
Shen Yi lifted her eyelids to look at Shen Ke, her heart suddenly clenching with dense pain. Shen Ke’s face and body were filthy, wearing oversized clothes and pants, her usually beautifully curly hair a tangled mess.
“If you hadn’t chained me up with an iron chain, I wouldn’t have wanted to escape, and none of this would have happened. It’s all your fault!” With that, Shen Ke raised her hand, exposing her slender wrist to Shen Yi.
Biting her lower lip, Shen Ke said fiercely, “Look! My wrists are all red. They tied my hands and feet and threw me into a pitch-black room. They were so mean!”
Shen Yi stared at the reddened wrist, lowering her head and saying softly, “Yeah, it’s all my fault.”
Shen Ke huffed, turning to bury herself in Feng Jian’s arms, whispering, “Feng Jian, carry me back. I don’t want to walk.”
Feng Jian nodded and scooped her up in a princess carry.
Nestled in Feng Jian’s arms, as they passed Shen Yi, Shen Ke’s eyes darted, and she kicked Shen Yi’s arm with her foot.
Shen Yi turned her head, her narrow eyes looking at Shen Ke. Shen Ke avoided her gaze and yelled fiercely, “You got me kidnapped! So what if I kick you!”
Shen Yi’s expression was indifferent; no one knew what she was thinking.
Shen Ke was carried by Feng Jian toward the door.
Shen Yi remained in place, staring at the dilapidated warehouse before her, her eyes surging with cold fury.
She would make the kidnappers vanish from this world forever.
Shen Yi closed her eyes briefly. During the time Shen Ke had disappeared, she had thought a lot.
She didn’t know how to love someone. She knew she liked Shen Ke, but she always treated her in her own way.
She liked seeing Shen Ke cry, so she always made her cry—but that only satisfied her own desires. The crying came from fear, sadness, grievance, and many negative emotions.
So Shen Ke was never happy around her.
It was only natural for someone like her, who brought only unease to Shen Ke, to be hated.
She deserved to be completely kicked out by Shen Ke.
Shen Ke patted Feng Jian’s shoulder, signaling him to stop, and he obediently did.
Though it sounded bad, today was her luckiest day.
Not only had Shen Ke let her kiss her, but she’d also let her hold her. It seemed she didn’t hate her as much anymore.
Feng Jian’s ears stayed red, his speech even more stammering: “Shen Ke, are you—you uncomfortable?”
Shen Ke shook her head, pressing her hands on Feng Jian’s shoulders and craning her neck to yell at Shen Yi, who was still standing motionless behind them: “Hurry up and follow us!”
“You caused all this! You have to serve me until I’m mentally recovered! Don’t even think about running!”
Shen Ke realized she’d grown bolder now, probably because the mission was complete—she could just bail if unhappy.
Her tone sharp, she snapped: “Did you hear me!”
After saying that, Shen Ke saw Shen Yi turn her face, her lips curving slightly as if smiling. Shen Ke’s mouth parted slightly, blinking—Shen Yi could smile?
But looking again, Shen Yi’s lips were flat, no smile at all.
Must’ve been her imagination. Shen Ke huffed coldly, patted Feng Jian’s shoulder, and nestled back into his arms, leaning against his soft chest. She yawned, her voice turning soft and sweet: “Feng Jian, let’s go. I’m so hungry and tired.”
Shen Yi slowly turned, looking toward the door. Shen Ke and the others had already left.
A low murmur escaped her lips: “Xiao Ke, I probably won’t let go in this lifetime.”
Yue Lingqing and Shen Yu didn’t have Shen Yi’s capabilities, so they only arrived after Shen Ke had been taken to the hospital.
But at the ward door, they were stopped. The security guard at the entrance was expressionless: “Second Miss Shen, our boss refuses your entry.”
Shen Yu couldn’t even force a smile. She kicked the wall hard. “What the hell! That bitch Feng Jian! Fuck!” She should’ve seen it coming—with Feng Jian’s personality, if she got Shen Ke, she’d shove everyone else out.
Yue Lingqing frowned. “Why can’t we go in? I’m Shen Ke’s fiancée!”
The commotion at the door reached Shen Ke’s ears. She shouted, “Let Yue Lingqing in, not Shen Yu!”
“I hate Shen Yu the most. Tell her to get lost as far as possible!”
Instantly, Shen Yu’s expression turned uglier than ever. She really was reaping what she sowed—now seeing Shen Ke was harder than climbing heaven.
Yue Lingqing, meanwhile, smiled from the corners of her eyes and brows, throwing a mocking glance at Shen Yu before entering the ward unblocked this time.
In the room, Shen Ke was lounging on the sofa playing on her phone. The top-tier VIP ward was like a luxury hotel, with everything available.
Feng Jian was beside her, feeding her oranges.
Seeing Yue Lingqing enter, Shen Ke tossed her phone aside, got up from the sofa, and pounced into Yue Lingqing’s arms. Tilting her head up, her pretty face flushed red: “Why’d you take so long to come?”
Yue Lingqing carefully held her, scanning her up and down anxiously. “Shen Ke, are you hurt anywhere?” Her state wasn’t much better than Shen Yi’s—bloodshot eyes and weary demeanor betraying her strung-out nerves.
Shen Ke shook her head, wrinkling her nose. “Yue Lingqing, what’s that smell on you? It stinks.”
Yue Lingqing finally relaxed completely. “It’s nothing, I just haven’t showered in days.” She hadn’t bathed or slept properly since the engagement night.
Shen Ke’s expression changed. She pulled away abruptly, frowning in disgust. “So dirty! Go shower now!”
Yue Lingqing sat on a stool, her voice hoarse: “Let me look at you a bit longer, then I’ll go shower.”
Shen Ke huffed and plopped back on the sofa. “Where’s Shi Xu? I couldn’t get through when I called.”
Yue Lingqing pursed her lips, not wanting to mention Shi Xu.
“She’s lying in XXX Hospital.”
Someone else had sent Shi Xu to the hospital, but Yue Lingqing had seen her condition—head full of blood. She only felt relieved.
Why, in that situation, did Shen Ke want Shi Xu? What was so good about that dark, poor girl?
Yue Lingqing stayed a while before leaving. Seeing Shen Yu at the door, she sneered, “Oh, you here to play guard dog?”
Shen Yu curled her lips, silently mouthing three words: “Cuckold hero.”
Yue Lingqing’s fingers clenched suddenly. “Scram! You, who can’t even see Shen Ke’s face!”
Shen Ke had no major injuries and was discharged the next day, heading to Shi Xu’s ward.
Pushing open the door, Shen Ke entered and saw Shi Xu lying pale on the hospital bed. She dragged a stool over and sat by the bedside.
Feng Jian followed Shen Ke in, his clinginess skyrocketing. “Shen Ke, do you—you really not want it? I’ll transfer all my shares to you, then you’ll be—you’ll be a major shareholder, very rich.”
Shen Ke glanced at Feng Jian and made a shushing gesture. Once he quieted, she said, “I told you I don’t want it. I’m leaving tomorrow.”
Feng Jian panicked. “Don’t—don’t go. I’ll do better.”
Shen Ke ignored him, turning to Shi Xu. She reached out and flicked Shi Xu’s long lashes, mumbling, “Jeez, how’d it get so serious? If you don’t wake up soon, you won’t see me one last time.”
Shi Xu could hear Shen Ke’s voice, but her body was too exhausted to open her eyes. As long as she’s okay.
She’d wake up soon. What last time? Once awake, she’d stick to baby and not let her go anywhere.
That night, Shen Ke slept deeply, unaware the apartment door had opened.
It was still that same rental room.
Shen Yi approached Shen Ke’s bedside silently, gently stroking her head.
She’d reviewed the surveillance; Shen Ke hadn’t appeared in the villa hallway.
The chain looked mechanically cut, the break perfectly smooth.
Her villa’s bodyguards weren’t alerted, vanishing without a trace.
Lifting a strand of Shen Ke’s long hair, Shen Yi kissed it lightly. “How much longer can you stay?”
Gazing at Shen Ke’s flushed sleeping cheeks, Shen Yi leaned down, capturing her lips—not too forcefully. She was too greedy for Shen Ke’s taste, unable to suppress the surging emotions.
Shen Ke was dreaming, pinned to the ground by someone faceless but with a hot figure and long fingers. She reached out, hugging them.
Intermittent moans escaped her lips.
She was hooked; it felt so good. Her dream was intensely erotic, oblivious to her real-world reactions.
Shen Yi had only meant to kiss and leave, but suddenly she was hugged, legs wrapping around her waist.
Shen Yi’s narrow eyes darkened. Looking at Shen Ke’s closed eyes, she slowly lowered her head.
Shen Ke felt this dream extraordinarily real; she was being pleasured so well.
Her butt felt cool.
“Mm.”
A coquettish gasp slipped out occasionally. Shen Yi leaned over her, her usually cold eyes filled with desire.
Shen Ke trembled all over, instinctively clinging despite not waking.
Transparent fluids soaked the sheets.
Suddenly, Shen Ke’s body jerked, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Seeing her legs spread wide.
Moonlight cast a hazy glow on Shen Yi’s face, but enough for Shen Ke to see clearly.
Her eyes widened, but before she could speak, a intense sensation hit.
Shen Ke’s mind went blank.
It wasn’t a dream.
She’d really been touched while sleeping.
But knowing it was Shen Yi, she didn’t mind.
It felt too good.
Shen Ke braced her hands against the headboard, whispering, “Don’t just touch—kiss me.”
Shen Yi’s breath hitched, slowly lifting her head to meet Shen Ke’s moist eyes—not disgust or rejection, but hazy pleasure.
She didn’t know if Shen Ke was fully awake, but she couldn’t control herself.
She leaned close, rasping, “Xiao Ke, I love you.”
The night was still long.
Later, Shen Ke was fully awake.
But maybe because Shen Yi’s fingers were longer and more skilled, she couldn’t stop.
So good.
Shen Ke pressed Shen Yi’s head, repeating, “So good.” Utterly ambiguous, utterly enticing.
No one knew that at the door, a pair of eyes took in the whole scene.
Feng Jian clenched her fists tightly, silent. The second time—she was watching again like this.
[Ding! Tasker 56417 has completed the newbie world mission. Detach from this world? Yes or No.]
[Yes.]
Just like that, Shen Ke lost consciousness instantly.
Feng Jian burst through the door, staring at the bed, her voice horribly hoarse: “Shen Ke!!!” Gone—how could she just vanish!
Shen Yi lowered her head, voice flat: “Didn’t you know? She’d leave.”
“Without her in this world, I should just die.” Shen Yi stated calmly.
Feng Jian collapsed to her knees, eyes bloodshot. Yeah, without Shen Ke’s world, what’s the point of living—
Suddenly, the world froze. Golden light streamed from Shen Yi and Feng Jian’s bodies.
At the same time, from Shi Xu, Yue Lingqing, and Shen Yu.
Without the light, their bodies vanished instantly.
[Worldview collapsed. Anomaly! Anomaly! Anomaly!]
[Restarting—Restart failed! Requesting shutdown!]
Those rays of light that scattered from Feng Jian and the others all transformed into specks of light and flowed into one person’s body.
[Ding! Tasker 1, your task has failed. Points deducted: 1000. Remaining points: 99,999,999…]
“Yo, Lu God, you actually failed this mission? That’s really rare. I remember this is a newbie world.”
“There was a little accident. My fragments seem to have caught a virus.” Otherwise, how could several of her fragments like that crybaby to the death?
She hated that kind of person who cried at the drop of a hat the most. It was very annoying.