Jin Lan felt a little helpless. What was going on with this Zhou Muchu? Wasn't he asking for trouble? He really didn't want his friend to fall out over a woman.
Gu Yunting's gaze was fixed on the retreating figures of the two until they disappeared from sight. Jiang Mi genuinely felt a pang of anxiety for Ye Wan, seeing his intense stare. It seemed this man had a deep history with Ye Wan.
...
By the railing of the cruise ship, Ye Wan finally felt a bit better, the sea breeze blowing against her.
"Thank you for today," Ye Wan was grateful to Zhou Muchu for getting her out of that situation.
"You don't need to be so polite with me. You know I've always considered you... a good friend." Zhou Muchu raised his hand and ruffled her hair, his gaze doting.
Ye Wan, however, felt that it was impossible for her to be friends with them. "When did you return to the country?"
"I just came back recently. You... have no intention of leaving A-ting?" Zhou Muchu's deep eyes held unspoken emotions.
"I dream of leaving that place every night... I'm just hoping he gets married, and then I can leave." Ye Wan didn't hide her thoughts.
"Do you really think so?" Zhou Muchu knew very well that Gu Yunting wouldn't let Ye Wan go, but as long as she wanted to leave, there was a chance.
"Yes, I'm serious." Ye Wan nodded in affirmation.
"Muchu, why are you here? I need you for something." Chu Ziyin walked over, grabbing Zhou Muchu and pulling him away.
"You go ahead, I'm just taking a stroll." Ye Wan didn't want to go back to that place. Anywhere with Gu Yunting made her feel suffocated.
Especially after thinking about that kiss just now, she turned and headed for the restroom, wanting to wash her mouth thoroughly!
Chu Ziyin looked at the man beside him and asked, "You don't still like Ye Wan, do you? She's nothing but a used shoe now."
Zhou Muchu shoved Chu Ziyin away and punched him mercilessly, his eyes cold. "Watch your mouth!"
He then walked away. Chu Ziyin watched his retreating back and sneered. He actually hit himself over a used shoe? He was right; Ye Wan was a menace!
...
Ye Wan was washing her mouth in the restroom when her wrist was suddenly grabbed. She turned and saw Gu Yunting. He forcefully dragged her into the restroom and locked the door.
"Young Master, what are you doing?" Ye Wan frowned as she looked at him.
"Stay away from Muchu! He's not someone you can aspire to!" Gu Yunting fiercely gripped her chin.
"I have no intention of aspiring to anyone. I'm very aware of my own status. If you can let me go, I'll disappear immediately and you'll never see me again!" Ye Wan felt this man was utterly unreasonable. How could she possibly have such thoughts?
Hearing her words, Gu Yunting felt a sudden pang of panic. He abruptly lifted her and placed her on the nearby washbasin, angrily unbuckling his belt.
Ye Wan's eyes widened in disbelief. She pushed him, trying to escape, but the man gave her no chance, pinning her down tightly.
...
Jiang Mi's dress for Ye Wan was utterly ruined. Not only was it torn, but it was also half wet. There was no way she could go out now. Just as she was contemplating how to escape, someone brought her a new set of clothes.
Ye Wan had no choice but to change into them. The thin, flowing fabric felt incredibly comfortable against her skin and made her look even more ethereal.
Her makeup was already smudged, so Ye Wan simply washed her face, making sure she looked normal, before walking out of the restroom.
As Ye Wan emerged from the restroom, someone suddenly approached her and covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. Ye Wan had no chance to cry for help. Her eyes slowly closed, and she was dragged away by the men in black.