The voice alone sent a shiver down one's bones.
It was delicate and soft, a pitiful plea, like an invisible invitation to taste.
The man raised his head. Though his masked face obscured his expression, a hint of confusion flickered in his eyes, as cold and white as snow. "What's wrong? Does it hurt?"
Lin Xingwan felt her body burning. She clutched the man's hand. "I can't feel any pain anymore. You don't need to apply the medicine."
With that, she quickly pulled her legs together.
Apart from Zhou Jinbai, she had never been so exposed in front of any other man, not even Gu Shaoting had seen her like this.
Yet Dongfang Junze not only saw it, but also helped her apply the medicine.
And yet, she had no feelings for this man!
Lin Xingwan could only console herself: Mr. Dongfang was simply too helpful, he just didn't know how to set boundaries. Moreover, the way he looked at her just now was completely professional, like a male gynecologist who saw only patients, not genders.
Although Zhou Jinbai wished to continue what they were doing, his current identity as Dongfang Junze forced him to feign ignorance. "Where are you planning to go this time?"
"Qingxi Town."
"It seems Miss Lin and I are quite fated, as Qingxi Town is also our destination."
Lin Xingwan found it both unexpected and logical. It made sense that Dongfang Junze had happened to rescue them.
If it weren't on the way, she wouldn't have been able to convince herself.
"Is Mr. Dongfang going to Qingxi Town for a vacation?" Lin Xingwan furrowed her brow slightly, feeling it strange that such a distinguished man would visit an obscure little town.
To avoid arousing Lin Xingwan's suspicion, Zhou Jinbai continued to explain, "Qingxi Town is located in a high-temperature hot spring area with abundant geothermal resources. I plan to conduct a field survey there and make it 'China's Premier Hot Spring Destination'."
With this explanation, Lin Xingwan immediately understood.
For someone like Dongfang Junze, who was so hands-on, if he didn't succeed, who would?
Soon, the helicopter landed on the helipad of a five-star hotel in Qingxi Town.
As the helicopter stabilized and the cabin door opened, someone handed Lin Xingwan a set of clothes.
"Change into this first. I've just investigated, and the crew from Jinlin Company is also staying in this hotel. You can wait for them here."
Dongfang Junze said this and then left the helicopter.
As the man departed, Lin Xingwan felt the pressure that had filled the cabin instantly dissipate.
She quickly put on the brand-new clothes, but why were even the underwear provided?
Could it be that her underwear was also stained with blood?
Lin Xingwan quickly took them off to check. She saw no blood, but instead, signs of arousal.
Heaven and earth shattered!
Instantly, Lin Xingwan felt her mind explode like a hornet's nest.
She... had actually become aroused because Dongfang Junze applied medicine to her?
And Lin Xingwan was certain that the man had definitely noticed.
This was no longer just a socially awkward situation; she wanted to end it all.
Lin Xingwan peeked her head out from the cabin door. Seeing Dongfang Junze being escorted into the hotel by a group of people, she slowly descended from the helicopter.
Ye Zong and his daughter Ye Ranran were waiting anxiously outside. Upon seeing Lin Xingwan, they rushed to her side.
"Miss Lin, are you alright? If I hadn't invited you, you wouldn't have gone through this. I feel so guilty. If it weren't for Mr. Dongfang, all of us in this car would probably be dead."
Ye Zong couldn't be more remorseful. He wouldn't mind dying, having lived for fifty or sixty years. But Miss Lin was in the prime of her youth; if he caused her death, he would die with regret.
"Uncle Ye, this was just an accident. None of us can predict what will happen next. Don't blame yourself. You and Ranran are also injured. Go to the hotel and rest for a while. If you feel unwell, I can ask Mr. Dongfang to lend us his helicopter and take you to the hospital."
"Sister Xingwan, we're fine. These minor injuries will heal in two or three days. The bodies of martial artists heal quickly as long as they aren't fatal."
Ye Ranran finished and then looked at Lin Xingwan's slender, straight legs. "Sister Xingwan, does your injury hurt a lot?"
"I applied the medicine, and it doesn't hurt anymore. Let's go inside and rest for a while."
Lin Xingwan said and walked towards the hotel.
The Emperor's Suite on the highest floor of the hotel.
Zhou Jinbai stood before the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, from which he could see three-quarters of Qingxi Town.
Green mountains, clear waters, and misty white clouds—this was a favorite filming location for many fantasy dramas, a picturesque fairyland.
If the recent incident hadn't happened, Zhou Jinbai felt his mood would have been joyful. After all, he could wait a few hours in the hotel and then have some intimate time with his wife.
But now, his refined yet indifferent face was etched with a cold, icy expression. The man, who should have been an ethereal immortal, exuded a palpable aura of hostility.
Knock, knock, knock—
After knocking three times, Chen Yuchu's gaze fixed on the broad-shouldered, long-legged man before her. Even just his back conveyed a sense of looking down on the world.
"Have you found out?" Zhou Jinbai's deep, commanding voice echoed, sounding particularly hollow in the over a hundred-square-meter room.
Chen Yuchu walked behind Zhou Jinbai and reported all the information she had gathered.
"The leader of the group that the young madam encountered is named Xiong Feidong. He was once wanted for killing his wife and dismembering her, then dumping her in a cesspit. He escaped eight years ago and settled near the accident site. He then began instigating mountain villagers to intentionally cause car accidents. He would have children suddenly run out at turns or blind spots, exploiting the drivers' kindness to calculate that they would brake sharply, causing the car to roll down the mountain slope into a pre-designed cave. They would then steal valuables from the victims and kill them. After years of development, Xiong Feidong even found another source of income: after the older men died, he would quickly sell their organs at high prices, and the women and children would be sold to northern Myanmar, forming an entire industry chain."
Chen Yuchu had seen her share of storms over the years.
But upon learning of Xiong Feidong's barbaric actions, her pretty face was filled with rage.
This was practically profiting from human misery!
"You know I don't want this answer." Zhou Jinbai didn't care how many people Xiong Feidong had killed. There was too much darkness in the world that couldn't be seen. He wasn't a saint who busied himself with such matters.
Chen Yuchu spoke again, "I had someone investigate the recipients of the organs from these deceased individuals. They were all private hospitals, used to extend the lives of the wealthy. As for the women, they were sold to northern Myanmar. If they were lucky, they would serve as companions; if they were unlucky, they would be listed on the dark web and disfigured according to the clients' requests. Some had their limbs cut off and placed in vases, while others were used as surrogates. Jin Shunzi was one of the beneficiaries."
Zhou Jinbai slowly turned around. "It seems this woman is getting impatient and has revealed her trump cards."
He beckoned Chen Yuchu closer. Chen Yuchu quickly stepped forward.
Zhou Jinbai whispered a few words into Chen Yuchu's ear. Chen Yuchu's face paled with shock, but she nodded in agreement.
The young master intended to turn Qingxi Town into a living hell!
After Chen Yuchu hurriedly left the hotel, Zhou Jinbai took out his phone and called Lin Xingwan.
He called three times, but his dear wife still didn't pick up...
He could only sigh in resignation, feeling fortunate to have two identities, otherwise, he wouldn't know what to do.
He used another number to call Lin Xingwan, and she answered quickly.
Zhou Jinbai: "..."
Is it really okay for his wife to be so biased?
"Mr. Dongfang, what can I do for you?"
Lin Xingwan really didn't want to answer the phone, but it was Dongfang Junze. For such a distinguished figure to call her, she had to answer, even if she were on her deathbed!
"Miss Lin, I've investigated today's incident..." Zhou Jinbai put on his mask again. This mask was embedded with a voice changer, which made his voice significantly different from his own. This was also why, despite meeting Lin Xingwan multiple times, she never suspected him.
Originally, only a third of his face was visible through the mask, and with his relaxed aura and altered voice, not only Lin Xingwan but even the old lady of his household would have difficulty recognizing him.
Zhou Jinbai told Lin Xingwan the entire story from beginning to end. Lin Xingwan's hands trembled with anger.
She hadn't expected this accident to be orchestrated by Jin Shunzi, and at the cost of the lives of an entire vehicle's occupants.
"Jin Shunzi is simply a devil in human skin. She has committed countless evils and should face retribution." They were lucky to be saved, but what about the people who died before them?
There must have been hundreds, if not thousands, of them. How could Jin Shunzi have consumed such human blood and flesh?
"I've already called the police, and they are on their way. However, I also detest such a ruthless and wicked woman as Jin Shunzi. Since I've encountered this, I cannot stand idly by. I plan to eliminate this scourge for the people. I wonder if Miss Lin would be interested in witnessing how I punish evil and promote good."
Zhou Jinbai's voice was inexplicably smug and proud. He had to use his main account to gain significant favor with his wife!
"Of course, I'm here in Qingxi Town for a vacation anyway. Mr. Dongfang, may I come to you now?" Lin Xingwan asked.
This woman, Jin Shunzi, had harmed her repeatedly and her hands were stained with blood. Such a heinous person deserved to suffer the consequences, and handing her over to the police was too lenient.
"You should rest for a while longer, as Jin Shunzi and her group haven't arrived yet. It will be about three hours. I'll call you then."
"Okay."
After receiving Dongfang Junze's affirmative reply, Lin Xingwan hung up the phone.
She glanced at the missed calls from Zhou Jinbai, set an alarm, and put her phone aside, silencing it.
She didn't want to answer that guy's calls!
Covered by the blanket, sleep!
At the same time, inside the RV where Jin Shunzi was staying, only she and the Xie Guanglin couple were present.
The entire RV was luxuriously decorated, a stark contrast to the bus Lin Xingwan and the others had been on.
Even though Jin Shunzi had wronged Xie Guanglin, he had never neglected her in terms of material possessions.
Currently, Xie Guanglin was sitting on the sofa, looking at the scenic introductions and historical stories of Qingxi Town.
Jin Shunzi was lying on the bed, playing with her phone.
However, as time passed, Jin Shunzi's anxiety grew.
What was going on with Xiong Feidong? They had already succeeded two hours ago, so why hadn't she received any news about them selling this batch of 'goods' yet?
If Xie Guanglin wasn't present, Jin Shunzi would have already called Xiong Feidong.
Just then, Xie Guanglin's phone rang.
Xie Guanglin answered the call, and his initially calm mood exploded. "What did you say? You can't get in touch? Could something have happened?"
Jin Shunzi immediately perked up her ears, focusing all her attention on Xie Guanglin's words.
"Try calling a few more times. The signal is bad on the mountain. If you get through, have the driver call me."
Xie Guanglin hung up the phone in frustration. Jin Shunzi asked curiously, "Honey, what's wrong?"
"A car from the film crew has gone missing. I've been calling the driver, but no one is answering. I don't know what these people are up to."
"Didn't you just say the signal is bad on the mountain? It's normal not to get through. What if the driver was focused on driving and their phone ran out of battery or was on silent?"
Jin Shunzi comforted Xie Guanglin, her smile as bright as ever, while Xie Guanglin's right eyelid twitched incessantly.
But he could do nothing at the moment and could only sigh. "Let's hope so. I hope nothing happens."
Jin Shunzi's eyes were filled with malice, and she secretly thought: They already have!
Gu Wan Ci, that woman, should be a cold corpse by now. This is the retribution for opposing her.
Three hours later.
Lin Xingwan, without needing an alarm clock, was awakened by the noisy commotion downstairs.
She habitually checked her phone. Zhou Jinbai had indeed called her more than a dozen times and even informed her that he was on his way to Qingxi Town.
Although Lin Xingwan didn't reply to Zhou Jinbai, her mood improved slightly.
When a woman is angry, even if she ignores her man, seeing him constantly apologize for his actions can gradually lessen her anger.
However, some men prefer to pretend ignorance, making a few perfunctory calls and then disappearing!
Lin Xingwan was fortunate that Zhou Jinbai wasn't that kind of man; he was willing to come and explain.
Let's see how he explains it!
She walked to the window and looked down, spotting Jin Shunzi and Xie Guanglin.
They were surrounded by other members of the film crew.
"Mr. Xie, we still can't reach them. Has something happened?"
"Yes, it's impossible that no one in one car is answering their phones."
"Why don't we call the police? There are over twenty people in that car."
The other members of the film crew also sensed that something was amiss. Xie Guanglin wanted to speak, but Jin Shunzi spoke calmly, "Let's wait a bit longer. The mountain roads are rugged and the signal is poor. If we still have no news after an hour, it won't be too late to call the police."
Xie Guanglin could only agree. "Everyone, go to your rooms first."
Thus, Xie Guanglin and Jin Shunzi walked towards their rooms.
Lin Xingwan watched Jin Shunzi's receding figure, wishing she could dismember the woman.
But thinking of Dongfang Junze's promise, she held back.
The influential figure definitely had better ways to punish evil people!
Just as Lin Xingwan was grinding her teeth in hatred, a piercing scream echoed from downstairs.
At the same time, behind Lin Xingwan, Dongfang Junze's distinctive, deep, mellow voice sounded, "Miss Lin, it's time for us to watch the show."