Yang Qi was surprised to find that the pain was gone. His mind had cleared up considerably as well. This is incredible. What on earth is this birthmark?
A strange wisp of energy seemed to form within his Dantian, protecting him. It kept him from drowning and even began to gradually heal his injuries.
「…」
On the Kang River Bridge, night had already fallen.
A figure as pure and ethereal as a lotus stood there, a young woman who looked to be in her twenties. Her stunning beauty surpassed even that of the stars on the big screen.
The girl was crying. She held a bottle of red wine in one hand, crudely gulping it down, and a phone in the other.
Through her sobs, she shouted, "Why? Why must I marry that scumbag! Are the women of the Jingzhou Lin Family destined to be nothing more than tools?
"Grandfather, do you even know what kind of person he is? He has toyed with and killed no fewer than a hundred women. How can you have the heart to push me into that fiery pit?"
"Qingxuan, Grandfather knows you're suffering, knows you feel wronged! But for the family's sake, you must be the one sacrificed. He is the Divine Child, a man who will one day stand at the peak of this world! What's more, the Master said that with your Extreme Yin Body, you'll only live to thirty, even with elixirs to prolong your life. Isn't it good to make a contribution to the family?" the voice on the other end of the phone said coldly.
"Heh, sacrifice? My parents were sacrificed for the family's interests. Must I suffer the same fate? Grandfather, you're too heartless!"
Tears streamed uncontrollably down Lin Qingxuan's face. She was in immense pain, unable to bear such an injustice.
"The family has ensured you remained a virgin for over twenty years precisely for this marriage. You have no choice," the voice on the phone continued.
Lin Qingxuan laughed. "No choice?"
Her eyes suddenly fell upon a person lying on the riverbank—a man dressed in rags, looking like a beggar.
In his eyes, a beggar must be utterly worthless. What if I give my virginity to a beggar today? Would he still want me then?
A wild idea suddenly took root in Lin Qingxuan's mind, and her gaze hardened with resolve. If I don't do something crazy, how can I save myself?
"Why aren't you speaking?!" the voice on the other end demanded, sounding angry.
"It's nothing. I'm tired," Lin Qingxuan said before hanging up.
Staring at the man, she drained the bottle of wine. Only the alcohol could give her the courage to commit such a mad act. She walked over to him. He appeared to be asleep, his clothes completely soaked.
He's actually quite handsome, Lin Qingxuan thought with a bitter smile.
She had never done anything this crazy in her entire life. But today, she was prepared to go wild for the sake of her own destiny. In her mind, even a beggar was far better than that scumbag.
Using all her strength, she dragged the man to a small hotel by the Kang River and checked them in using his ID.
Throughout the entire process, Yang Qi was in a daze, feeling as if he were dreaming. An exquisitely beautiful woman, like a fairy stepping out of a painting, had dragged him from the riverbank to a hotel. Then, she simply stood there and began to cry bitterly. She cried for a long time before she seemed to make a decision.
Yang Qi, assuming it was all a dream, was quite cooperative. After the recent betrayal from his wife and the failure of his business, he figured venting his frustrations wasn't such a bad thing.
The night was wild.
Amidst tears, the woman lost her virginity. In his stupor, the man was intimate with a woman other than his wife for the first time.
Yang Qi was still in a daze, the energy in his body continuing to heal his wounds.
After getting out of bed and dressing, Lin Qingxuan sat and cried for a long time. Finally, she placed a bank card on the table and wrote down the PIN.
She glanced at Yang Qi on the bed. "I'm sorry, I used you," she whispered. "I hope you can take this money and live a quiet life somewhere. Also… you're truly unbelievable!"
Lin Qingxuan's face flushed red. How can I be having such shameful thoughts?
She quickly turned, ran out, and closed the door behind her.
After leaving the hotel, Lin Qingxuan made a phone call. Soon, a Porsche pulled up beside her, followed by a BMW carrying four bodyguards.
"Miss, oh miss, we finally found you! If something had happened to you, I would have no idea how to explain it to the family." Assistant Qin got out of the car, her expression panicked as she took in Lin Qingxuan's red-rimmed eyes and trembling legs. "Miss, are you alright? Why are your legs trembling? Could it be that someone…!"
"Stop talking nonsense. I just accidentally fell into the river. It's just my Extreme Yin Body acting up!" Lin Qingxuan wiped her tears away. Though she had lost her virginity, she felt strangely unburdened. Still, it's best to keep this a secret for now. I can't expose this until the last possible moment. It wouldn't be good for that man, or for me.
"Thank goodness! Thank goodness! Here's a Cold Dispelling Pill, please take it quickly!" Assistant Qin breathed a sigh of relief. As long as her miss was fine, that was all that mattered, and she didn't question it further. Still, she couldn't help but ramble on.
"Miss, you are one of the future leaders of the Lin Family and an important executive in the Lin Group. Moreover, you are the woman chosen by the Divine Child. You absolutely cannot act recklessly! Miss, you have an Extreme Yin Body, and the Master foretold that you would not live past thirty. You must find someone with a Pure Yang Body to help you survive this mortal peril.
"But a Pure Yang Body is almost impossible to find. The family has been searching desperately for over twenty years with no luck. Fortunately, the Divine Child has taken an interest in you. With his help, even without a Pure Yang Body, you might be able to defy your destiny. Therefore, Miss, you must value yourself and do nothing to anger the Divine Child!" Assistant Qin reminded her.
"I know. I'm fine." A flicker of sarcasm crossed Lin Qingxuan's eyes. The Divine Child? The man who will stand at the peak of the world? He's nothing but a beast in human skin! I, Lin Qingxuan, would rather die than submit to you!
"As long as you're okay, that's good!" Assistant Qin said with relief, taking another look at Lin Qingxuan and seeing that she indeed seemed unharmed.
"By the way, have you found any news about Yang Qi, the man I asked you to find?" Lin Qingxuan asked.
"We have news, but Miss, I think you should stop looking for him. The man has been proven to be a fraud. He isn't a medical expert at all. He stole medical secrets from the Zhang Family of Kang City," Assistant Qin replied.
"Whether he is a fraud or not is for me to judge, not you!" Lin Qingxuan's voice was icy.
"Yes, Miss!" Assistant Qin didn't dare say another word.
"Find him immediately. If he's truly a fraud, I won't say anything more. But if he isn't… I plan to support him. After all these years, it's time I did something for myself."
Lin Qingxuan took a deep breath. She had done more than enough for the family over the years.