The man on the bed sat up, his broad chest and imposing aura filling the darkness, his sharp eyes glinting with an undeniable edge.
This was far from the demeanor of a doctor!
The girl immediately twisted her wrist, aiming the blade towards his. He let go, and without hesitation, she turned and fled!
She had to escape; she was no match for him!
It was an instinct as primal as a beast's!
As she reached the doorway, the door swung open. Almost instinctively, she stopped, her eyes falling upon a figure silhouetted against the light.
It seemed… familiar.
Wasn't that the nurse who had greeted her in the corridor earlier?!
In an instant, the girl made her decision and charged at the nurse. With a hostage in hand, escape would be certain.
The nurse remained motionless.
The girl sneered inwardly, thinking she had been paralyzed by fear!
The moment her hand brushed the nurse's neck, the nurse moved.
The girl felt an overwhelming sense of danger engulf her. Before she could even react, she cursed her fate in her heart!
A powerful force struck her abdomen!
"Ugh!"
Clutching the blade, the girl retreated rapidly. Her abdomen felt as though it had been hit by a sledgehammer, her insides churning as if she were about to vomit.
How could this nurse be so strong?!
Was she also a disguise?
The nurse walked in, reached out, and flipped a switch on the wall. The room instantly flooded with light, and simultaneously, she gently closed the door.
Silently.
The girl clenched her fists, watching her escape route being sealed off, inch by inch, by that door.
The nurse tilted her head. "You're not getting away."
Breathing heavily from the brief struggle, the girl retorted, "How do you know I can't get away? Even if you two team up, I'd die before letting either of you live."
The nurse shook her head and looked at the man on the bed. "Stubborn, aren't you."
The man threw off the covers, his long legs finding the floor. He stood up, his tall, upright physique instantly making the hospital room feel cramped and oppressive.
"Then we'll just have to pry it out of her."
Under the bright lights, his face was stern, his features handsome, his gaze cold. It was Fu Jing Shu.
The nurse at the door also removed her mask, revealing a delicate and alluring face. She raised an eyebrow. "Why put up such a futile resistance? Why not talk to us properly?"
"What is there to talk about with you?" the girl remained tense.
"Talk about how much you were paid by the person behind all this," Shen Qing Qing casually pulled a chair over, placing it by the door to sit down, and then nonchalantly locked the room.
The girl tightened her grip on her hands. "I won't say anything."
Having been in this line of work for so many years, she knew all too well the consequences of a loose tongue when caught. She could die, but her family would be doomed.
"Why waste words with her? Just incapacitate her, and we'll get everything we need to know."
Fu Jing Shu leisurely removed his jacket, revealing a crisp white shirt. As he moved, the fabric clung to his solid chest, his muscular lines faintly visible.
He slowly rolled up his sleeves, exposing his lean, toned forearms.
He even removed his watch, which traced an elegant arc through the air before landing in Shen Qing Qing's hand.
"Be careful. She's quite skilled."
"Don't worry."
As he finished speaking, Fu Jing Shu charged at the girl with the force of a thunderbolt.
The girl's grip on the blade tightened. With no way to evade, she could only fight back!
The sounds of fists and feet colliding rang out, making one's scalp tingle. The girl's movements were crisp and decisive, but her strength was lacking.
Fu Jing Shu's power was immense, each punch carrying the weight of a thousand pounds.
Within three rounds, the girl was at a disadvantage.
Shen Qing Qing rested her chin on her hand and watched. "The outcome is decided."
She didn't need to intervene.
The girl's ears twitched, and her attacks suddenly became fierce, surprising Fu Jing Shu. But it was only surprise.
In terms of substance, the girl's all-out effort didn't put any pressure on him.
Instead, her haste provided him with an opening. He seized her wrist, disarmed her of the blade, snapped it in two, and tossed it out the window.
The girl, gritting her teeth, still attempted a sneak attack.
Fu Jing Shu's cold eyes flashed, and he directly dislocated her wrist.
With a "crack!"
The girl instantly fell to one knee, her arm hanging limply by her side. Cold sweat trickled down her forehead. She was utterly incapable of resistance.
Fu Jing Shu twisted his wrist, pulled out a tissue from his pocket, and meticulously wiped his fingertips clean before tossing them into the nearby trash can. He then turned and walked towards Shen Qing Qing.
Shen Qing Qing handed him his watch, but he extended his wrist towards her, his gaze focused on her.
She smiled and buckled the watch onto his wrist.
Then, she turned to the girl. "Speak. Who sent you."
The girl gritted her teeth and remained silent.
Shen Qing Qing sighed. "Why do this to yourself? You're a girl, a beautiful one at that. I don't want to use harsh methods on you. Is the person behind this really worth your loyalty?"
The girl still said nothing.
Shen Qing Qing looked at Fu Jing Shu with a hint of helplessness.
Fu Jing Shu glanced indifferently at the girl, his eyes devoid of emotion. "We'll find a way to get it out of her."
The girl scoffed. "Trying to scare me? I wasn't raised to be easily frightened."
"Still quite feisty."
Shen Qing Qing raised an eyebrow, her tone ambiguous.
The girl spat. "I won't say a word, and you don't need to ask. You can kill me or cut me up as you please. But this is a society governed by law. Do you really dare to lay hands on me?"
Her face was filled with a confident arrogance, unconcerned. Even if she committed murder, she hadn't acted yet.
If things escalated, she would be the one in a safer position.
With that thought, she became even calmer, even managing to stand up, cradling her injured wrist.
Shen Qing Qing glanced at Fu Jing Shu.
His eyes darkened slightly, and he turned towards the girl. The girl immediately became wary, backing away repeatedly. But she had sustained several injuries during the fight.
Her steps were unsteady now.
"What are you doing?"
Fu Jing Shu remained silent. He moved quickly and, without warning, struck an acupoint on the girl's neck.
She naturally tried to block, but it was useless. Her vision went black, and she fainted. Fu Jing Shu stared coldly as she thudded to the ground.
Shen Qing Qing closed her eyes. The sound itself sounded painful. She teased, "Not very chivalrous."
Fu Jing Shu raised an eyebrow. "Did you want me to be chivalrous towards her?"
"What do you think?"
Though she knew he was only asking, hearing his words still irked her. Her expression turned cold.
Fu Jing Shu's lips curved upwards. He pulled her into his embrace and said in a low voice, "I wouldn't dare."
"Wouldn't dare, or wouldn't want to?" she pressed.
But he found her adorable, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Both wouldn't want to and wouldn't dare."
Shen Qing Qing snorted. "You're wise."
...
When the girl next woke up, she found herself in utter darkness. The ground was damp and cold. Her hands had been set, but her wrists were bound by iron chains. Any slight movement produced a rattling sound.