Bai Jin tried to struggle again, but her body was weak and breathless — she could barely move.
“Jin’er, do you really hate your Mu Chen-gege that much? Have you forgotten how we were childhood sweethearts and grew up together?”
Seeing that Bai Jin still wanted to escape, Sheng Muchen’s gaze turned even more vicious.
This time, he absolutely would not let Bai Jin slip through his fingers again!
Meanwhile, Bai Jin fell into deep despair.
Oh my god — this Sheng Muchen really is exactly like his character in the book!
But why could Ji Xiaoyun break free from his original character setting and grow close to her, while Sheng Muchen was still pushing forward exactly according to the original plot?
Could it be that someone really had secretly tampered with the storyline of the book…?
After struggling a bit longer, Bai Jin finally ran out of strength and passed out again.
When she woke up next, it was already 3 p.m.
She shot upright in bed and glanced around the bedroom — Sheng Muchen was nowhere to be seen.
Her tense nerves relaxed slightly.
Her mind raced. Since Sheng Muchen wasn’t here now, why not take this chance to escape?
If she stayed beside this lunatic any longer, she would be tortured to death sooner or later…
She quietly put on her shoes and tiptoed toward the bedroom door.
Her heart was pounding like crazy.
Please, gods and immortals, don’t let Sheng Muchen catch me trying to run — otherwise…
But just as Bai Jin reached for the doorknob, Sheng Muchen opened the door first and stepped inside.
“Jin’er, you’re awake? Where were you planning to go?”
Realizing she was trying to escape, he asked sharply.
“Uh… I’m a little hungry, I wanted to get something to eat…”
Damn it! This man is like a ghost — how does he always seem to know her movements?
Her first escape attempt had failed, and her confidence dropped sharply.
“My Jin’er is hungry? Come to the kitchen with me — Mu Chen-gege will cook for you himself!”
Before Bai Jin could react, Sheng Muchen grabbed her hand and dragged her straight to the kitchen.
Bai Jin stood there stiffly, watching him “cook” in silence.
At the same time, on the other side:
Ji Xiaoyun used all his connections and finally located Bai Jin’s position.
Soon, a convoy of luxury cars, led by Ji Xiaoyun, sped toward Sheng Muchen’s villa.
Inside the villa, Sheng Muchen had just finished cooking for Bai Jin when a loud, urgent knocking came from the door.
He opened it without much caution.
In an instant, dozens of bodyguards poured in, surrounding him in formation.
Ji Xiaoyun’s eyes were filled with killing intent as he roared:
“Hand Bai Jin over to me!”
Seeing Ji Xiaoyun again, Sheng Muchen went completely mad.
Ignoring the guards around him, he rushed straight at Ji Xiaoyun, ready to attack — but was immediately pinned down.
“I’ll give you one more chance — give Bai Jin back to me!”
Sheng Muchen sneered, eyes bloodshot with rage.
“Bai Jin will forever belong to me alone. If you want her, you’ll have to kill me first!”
At that moment, Bai Jin finally ran out of the kitchen. The second she saw Ji Xiaoyun, her eyes lit up.
“Xiaoyun — save me!”
She rushed straight into his arms. Sheng Muchen tried to grab her back but was restrained by the bodyguards.
Soon after, the police arrived and took Sheng Muchen away on charges of illegal detention.
Stepping out of the villa, Bai Jin felt like she could finally breathe again.
Ji Xiaoyun firmly held her hand as always and helped her into the passenger seat.
“Let’s go to the hospital first for a check-up.”
It was obvious her body hadn’t fully recovered, and he didn’t want to take any risks.
This time, Bai Jin seriously looked at Ji Xiaoyun’s profile.
Honestly — this deep, devoted second male lead character was dangerously attractive. Just being beside him made her feel completely safe.
But she was more worried about the drama audition.
【It’s over, it’s over… I stood up the director on the very first audition day — I’m definitely on his blacklist now, right?】
【But even if I went now, my body wouldn’t hold up… my reputation is ruined!】
【It’s all Sheng Muchen’s fault — why can’t his character be like a tragic second male lead instead of a psycho? Even after I transmigrated, he’s still obsessed with me!】
Ji Xiaoyun suddenly heard her inner voice and couldn’t help but smile.
Looks like this transmigrator is finally starting to care about him.
“Don’t worry — I already asked the director for leave on your behalf. You can audition tomorrow.”
Bai Jin froze.
What? How does Ji Xiaoyun always seem to know exactly what she’s thinking?
“Wait… can you read my mind or something?”
She blurted out her suspicion.
Ji Xiaoyun glanced at the rearview mirror and smirked.
“Well… there’s a saying: ‘two people in love can sense each other’s thoughts.’ Have you heard of it?”
“Smooth talker!”
At the hospital, Bai Jin underwent a full examination. The doctor confirmed that she was physically fine.
Ji Xiaoyun finally relaxed.
“Sheng Muchen is lucky. If he’d even scratched you, I would’ve skinned him alive.”
【Such a霸道 man…!】
Once again, Bai Jin felt her heart waver — though she kept a cool expression on the outside.
After leaving the hospital, just as they reached the entrance, Ji Xiaoyun suddenly frowned.
The old mansion’s butler was waiting there.
“Young Master, the Old Master just gave an order — please bring Miss Bai to the family mansion immediately.”
What?! Meeting the parents already?!
Bai Jin panicked internally.
She did have growing feelings for Ji Xiaoyun — but this was way too fast!
After glancing at her expression, Ji Xiaoyun thought for a moment, then agreed.
Since they were going back to the old mansion, they would need to prepare a gift — something Bai Jin could present to his grandfather.