“You dare threaten my sister!” Zhong Yong completely lost his temper and was about to charge forward to confront Kong Xiyan when Zhong Yangyang forcefully pulled him back.
Zhong Yong bared his gap-toothed teeth at Kong Xiyan while being dragged away by Zhong Yangyang.
“Sis! Why are you stopping me!” Zhong Yong stomped his feet in anger.
“Forget it, she has her own difficulties,” Zhong Yangyang lifted her chin, assuming an authoritative elder-sister demeanor. “Tomorrow I have to attend a school-organized event and won’t be home all day. Don’t cause too much trouble!”
Hearing this, Zhong Yong finally curled his lips, still looking unconvinced.
Knowing her brother’s temper, Zhong Yangyang could only sigh, pat his head to coax him into resting first, before returning to her own bedroom.
Early the next morning, Zhong Yangyang put on the green dress she had agreed to wear with her best friend and went out.
Today was the school’s orphanage visit event, and as a student representative, she was to give a speech on stage.
“Tsk.” Watching Zhong Yangyang get into the Zhong Family’s car from her third-floor bedroom window, Kong Xiyan frowned by the windowsill.
So many people out there would beg for a single word of advice from her, yet this Zhong Yangyang—what was her problem?!
Soon, Zhong Yangyang arrived at the orphanage, just as the school bus pulled up.
“Yangyang!” Her best friend Gao Qianqian rushed to Zhong Yangyang’s side as soon as she got off the bus. Seeing that Zhong Yangyang had indeed worn the green dress as suggested, she relaxed. “Yangyang, how’s your brother doing?”
“Xiao Yong?” Zhong Yangyang didn’t understand why Gao Qianqian suddenly asked about Zhong Yong.
“My little brother seems to be entering his rebellious phase,” Gao Qianqian clung to Zhong Yangyang’s arm. “He’s driving me crazy!”
Hearing this, Zhong Yangyang didn’t question further and instead looked over Gao Qianqian in her school uniform. “Didn’t you say we’d wear matching outfits today? Why are you…”
“It’s all because of the Tyrant! I was wearing it this morning, but she forced me to change! She said we’re students and shouldn’t stand out too much!” Gao Qianqian rolled her eyes. “Yangyang, you’ll have to wear it alone today. We’ll match next time.”
“Alright.” Zhong Yangyang knew that Shi Yizhong had strict management. Their homeroom teacher, nicknamed “the Tyrant,” was rigid and meticulous—exactly the type to do something like this.
“I’m so jealous of you, getting to come in your family’s private car. None of us have that privilege…” Gao Qianqian glanced at the Zhong Family’s Porsche and clicked her tongue. This model was limited to only 25 worldwide, and in all of Nancheng, only the wealthiest Zhong Family owned one. Using it to chauffeur Zhong Yangyang every day—how enviable!
“No choice, I get carsick on buses,” Zhong Yangyang smiled wryly. Just then, a teacher began taking attendance, so she quickly pulled Gao Qianqian over to join the group.
The orphanage event went smoothly. All procedures were fixed, and everything was wrapped up in just the morning.
Amid applause, Zhong Yangyang finished her student speech. As she stepped off the stage, she suddenly felt dizzy, an inexplicable sense of foreboding rising within her. At the same time, Kong Xiyan’s warning from yesterday echoed in her ears.
【Be careful tomorrow. It’s best not to go out.】
Zhong Yangyang frowned. She didn’t believe Kong Xiyan would actually dare do anything to her—at most, she was just like a petty thug spouting empty threats!
Hmph!
Zhong Yangyang quickly pushed the matter out of her mind and continued with the following activities.
Finally, as everyone was leaving the orphanage amid farewells, an unexpected incident occurred.
A van parked by the roadside suddenly started up and charged toward the crowd. Everyone was startled. At that moment, several masked men wielding weapons leaped from the vehicle, accurately grabbed Zhong Yangyang, who was wearing a green dress, and began dragging her toward the van.
Zhong Yangyang was utterly terrified, her mind flashing with a single thought.
No way! Did Kong Xiyan really dare to hire people to retaliate against her?!
In the next instant, a black cloth bag was pulled over Zhong Yangyang’s head.
“We’ve got the daughter of Nancheng’s richest family! Let’s go, quick!”
Before anyone could react, the van sped away, leaving only a trail of exhaust fumes behind.
“Yangyang!” In the crowd, Gao Qianqian screamed, then her eyes rolled back and she fainted. The school staff, who had initially intended to give chase, quickly caught her as she collapsed. By the time they looked back at the van, it had already vanished without a trace.
The van drove away from the city center. Just as it was about to enter the winding mountain road, a tricycle that seemed to come out of nowhere collided with the van in front of a speed bump.
“What’s going on!” The van screeched to a halt, skidding sideways before coming to a stop.
“Damn! A woman on a tricycle crashed into our car!”
“Forget her! Hurry up and go! We need to deliver her right away!”
Zhong Yangyang, huddled in the back of the van, was extremely nervous. She had no idea what was happening. When she heard the sound of the collision, she thought she was done for!
The ensuing chaos and clamor made her heart leap into her throat, and her head throbbed with nausea from motion sickness.
The faces of the Zhong Family members flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern. Finally, she thought of Kong Xiyan.
In the next moment, the black cloth bag was yanked off Zhong Yangyang’s head. Kong Xiyan’s face suddenly appeared before her eyes, startling her. “Kong! You!”
“Didn’t I tell you not to go out? Can’t you understand human language?” Kong Xiyan looked coldly at Zhong Yangyang, hauling her out of the van like a chick.
“Why should I listen to you? You! Don’t think I’ll give in just because of this! You!” Zhong Yangyang’s voice trembled.
Hmm? Not listening?
Kong Xiyan raised an eyebrow. This Zhong Yangyang was just as unruly as those disobedient brats who needed discipline!
Having made up her mind, Kong Xiyan immediately pulled Zhong Yangyang over, pressed her across her lap, raised her hand, and delivered a firm slap to Zhong Yangyang’s bottom, producing a loud “smack!”
“Will you listen or not?”
“You!” Zhong Yangyang’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Smack!
“Will you listen or not!”
…
At that moment, a black private car with a license plate starting with the character “Jing” descended from the winding mountain road. The man sitting in the back seat observed the scene before him, and a flicker of astonishment appeared on his perpetually icy face.
A girl was holding another girl across her lap and spanking her, while a group of masked, suspicious-looking individuals lay unconscious on the ground…
“Third Young Master… this…” The driver, clearly having never witnessed such a scene, turned dumbfounded to look at his master.
“Nancheng… is far more interesting than I imagined.” The man referred to as Third Young Master raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on Kong Xiyan’s raised hand. “The local customs… are indeed simple and honest.”
“???” The driver’s gaze towards Third Young Master grew increasingly bewildered…
Wait, what’s so simple and honest about him?!