The room door was soon kicked open. The two found the bedroom empty and exchanged a glance. "Chase!"
Jiang Mian dared not look back. She didn't know where to run.
All she knew was that she had to run forward desperately, and absolutely not stop.
This courtyard had no fence. The dark night mixed with starlight lit her way as Jiang Mian ran outwards.
It wasn't until the wind by her ears stopped and Jiang Mian heard the sound of waves that she realized she was already very close to the shore.
If she could just hide for a few more hours, she could set sail and leave here when daybreak came!
Relaxing, Jiang Mian then discovered a burning pain in her ankle. She must have twisted it when she jumped down earlier.
Jiang Mian took a deep breath and sat down on the shore.
Weizhou Island was very cold at night. Before leaving, Jiang Mian had put on all the clothes she could find in the room.
She rubbed her hands, lifted her trouser leg, and saw a red patch on her ankle.
Jiang Mian lowered her head. "Just rub it... rub it and it'll be fine... endure it a little longer, and we can go home..."
She muttered to herself.
At this moment, she missed Ji Zhixiu terribly.
She wondered if he was still looking for her?
Jiang Mian hugged her knees, sinking into a low mood.
When she was taken away, Jiang Mian had not worried. Because she firmly believed that Ji Zhixiu would find her.
But now, so much time had passed. No one had come to save her.
Jiang Mian twitched the corner of her mouth, but she couldn't blame him.
These people had hidden her so well, and the world was so big, who could have guessed where she was now?
As she was thinking, torches and shouts suddenly came from behind her.
Jiang Mian was startled and turned around abruptly.
Behind her were dense crowds of people. Jiang Mian suspected that everyone on the island was here.
She immediately realized that these people were looking for her!
But it wasn't dawn yet, where could she run?
Was she really going to fail at the last hurdle?
Seeing the torchlight getting closer and closer, about to expose her, Jiang Mian bit her lip, exhaled heavily, "I'm here!"
She knew clearly that she couldn't escape. If there had been a boat, Jiang Mian would never have willingly returned.
She didn't know what these two men had said to the islanders, but Jiang Mian knew clearly that in this situation, even if she didn't go back, even if she sought help from other islanders, she would not receive any assistance.
When she returned to the courtyard, it was broad daylight.
Jiang Mian stared at the sunrise in the east, then slowly withdrew her gaze.
After a night of bustling, the two brought Jiang Mian in and said in rough voices, "Behave yourself. We'll take you off this island today. You won't have to be dragged around anymore."
Jiang Mian responded with a blank "Oh" and returned to her room.
Anyway, these two wouldn't do anything to her, so she was too lazy to speak.
Back in her room, Jiang Mian immediately burrowed into the covers. The sea breeze by the shore was really cold, making her bones ache.
In the afternoon, the two took Jiang Mian and set out to sea.
Jiang Mian didn't know where they were taking her, nor did she bother to ask. She knew it would be useless to ask.
The two glanced at her, confirmed she had no intention of escaping, and then went to the deck to brag.
The wind from the cabin door blew in continuously, carrying their voices with it.
"Brother, after we hand her over, let's go out and play for a while. It's been a long time since I've been with a beauty!"
"Sure, as long as we hand her over this afternoon, we'll be free!"
"Hey, don't say it, after watching her for so many days, I'm tired."
"Who isn't tired? Being stuck on this godforsaken island day after day, revolving around one woman, what's the point? The outside world is so exciting! Hey, second brother, look at the latest news on your phone, Ji's new business plan, they're going to..."
"These rich people, a new idea every day!"
Jiang Mian's eyes flickered. Ji's, was Ji Zhixiu's company.
She stood up and ran over, interrupting them. "What about Ji's?"
The two were stunned. The older one looked up. "What does Ji's have to do with you?"
"Ji Zhixiu is my husband, do you think it has anything to do with me?" Jiang Mian frowned.
These people seemed to know nothing of her identity. They only thought she was some minor celebrity.
The older one shook his head in disbelief. "Did I hear that right?"
"You heard right, brother. She said Ji Zhixiu is her husband. These bosses didn't tell us."
"Wait, I'll make a call to ask." The older one dialed his phone.
Soon, he hung up with a grim expression. "No answer."
He sized up Jiang Mian. "If you really are Ji Zhixiu's wife, then you're worth a lot more than this job we're doing."
Jiang Mian suppressed the ecstasy in her heart and cajoled them. "Yes, if you don't believe me, you can call Ji Zhixiu to ask. Absolutely authentic."
"How could I possibly..." he said, then changed his tone and handed over his phone. "Since you're Ji Zhixiu's wife, you must have Ji Zhixiu's number. You call. If you can't get through, then you're fake."
Jiang Mian looked at the phone so close to her, finding it hard to believe. Such a good opportunity?
She licked her lips. "You really want me to call?"
"If you don't call, how can you prove what you're saying is true?"
Jiang Mian took the phone and dialed the number she knew by heart.
The man looked at her suspiciously. "It actually connected."
Jiang Mian felt a mix of emotions. The thought of being able to talk to Ji Zhixiu soon felt like a dream.
It had been too long, truly too long...
Xiushui Villa.
"Jiang Mian" linked her arm with Ji Zhixiu's. "Axiu, your phone is ringing."
She was a little unhappy. She didn't know why someone would call at this exact moment. Just a little more, in that atmosphere, and she would have kissed Ji Zhixiu.
Ji Zhixiu subtly moved away from her, took out his phone, and glanced at it. It was an unknown number.
While he was still contemplating, he saw "Jiang Mian" bend over and quickly hang up the phone. "You don't know them, it must be a spam call, just hang up."
Ji Zhixiu felt an uncomfortable sensation in his chest for some reason.
He frowned slightly, pulled his hand out from her arm, and then stood up. "Don't hang up my calls next time."
His tone was not heavy, but Jiang Mian was taken aback. "Axiu..."
She wanted to say more, but saw that Ji Zhixiu had already walked towards the back garden.
Ji Zhixiu pushed her away and immediately called back this number.
He felt that this was definitely not a spam call.
However, on the other side.
The man said with a grim expression, "Didn't you say you were Ji Zhixiu's wife? Why did he hang up the phone?"
Jiang Mian was also a little confused. She hadn't expected Ji Zhixiu to hang up the phone.
But she immediately said, "I am indeed his wife, I didn't lie to you. If you don't believe me, you can check online. It's all on the internet."
The older one thought for a moment. "I'll give you another chance. You call again. If no one answers..."