Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

"Who is it?" Sister Wen asked from inside the house.

Gao Jie paused slightly, cleared his throat, coughed to cover up a hint of nervousness, and quickly responded.

"This is Gao Jie, Sister Wen. Shall we eat?"

The door slowly opened, and Sister Wen appeared in the doorway, a gentle smile playing on her lips as she spoke softly to Gao Jie.

"I rarely eat downstairs. Could you bring me some food up? I still have a form to look at, so hurry up."

Without a second thought, Gao Jie quickly turned and went downstairs. He hurried along, grabbed the food, and rushed back.

But just as he finished setting the food out of the room, the lights suddenly went out without warning, and the entire room was instantly plunged into darkness.

Gao Jie's body tensed instantly, like a cheetah sensing danger, his muscles taut and his eyes gleaming with vigilance, as if facing a formidable foe.

However, amidst this tense atmosphere, Sister Wen's soft, slightly languid voice slowly drifted out from the darkness.

"Don't you think this is particularly interesting? I mean, you can only see the wildness in the dark, don't you think that's fun?"

Sister Wen's voice was like a mysterious melody playing in the silent night sky, with a unique charm, like a heart-stirring string that appeared and disappeared in the darkness, gently plucking at Gao Jie's heartstrings.

"To be honest, I didn't expect you to be so much more outstanding than I imagined, and what you did really went according to my wishes. You flattered me so much that I was very happy. I just didn't expect you to be a student..."

Sister Wen's words seemed to contain some indescribable emotions.

Sister Wen exudes a faint fruity scent, which is said to be some kind of classic perfume.

The fragrance was subtle yet unique, like wisps of smoke slowly spreading in the darkness.

Gao Jie was extremely sensitive to this smell, especially in the pitch-black darkness. As Sister Wen's figure slowly approached, Gao Jie clearly felt his heartbeat suddenly quicken, as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

His body trembled slightly involuntarily, the instinctive reaction being much stronger than he had anticipated.

Sister Wen gently reached out her hand, which was soft and cool, like a piece of delicate and warm jade, and slowly took Gao Jie's hand.

"You really don't want to say anything to me right now? That's okay, you can talk. Tell me what you're thinking about?"

Sister Wen's tone carried a hint of expectation and coquettishness, like a child longing for attention.

"I just want to have a brief chat with you. Please tell me what's on your mind, okay?"

Then, Gao Jie felt a warm and soft breath slowly approaching him. The breath, carrying Sister Wen's unique fragrance, was like a fine and invisible net that tightly enveloped him.

His heart pounded faster and faster, as if it were about to burst out of his chest and leap out of his throat. He was in a state of extreme tension and confusion, feeling powerless to extricate himself, as if he had been swept into an uncontrollable vortex.

That strange feeling, like a surging tide, gradually overwhelmed him completely. In that instant, his mind went blank, all his thoughts seemed to have been swept away by this sudden torrent of emotions, and he didn't know what to say.

Wen Jie's body continued to move closer gently, and her cool, jelly-like lips lightly brushed against Gao Jie's lips.

Gao Jie was completely stunned. His brain seemed to short-circuit. For a moment, he completely lost the ability to think and act. His body seemed to be out of his control. He mechanically placed his hands slowly on Sister Wen's back.

Three hours later, there was a rapid knocking on the door.

"Speak quickly, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry to open the door?"

Sister Wen tidied her clothes as she walked out quickly.

After Gao Jie turned on the light, he still stood there somewhat absentmindedly, his mind replaying what had just happened and the unique fragrance that lingered around his nose.

This feeling was truly unprecedented and shocking to him. He was full of doubts, not understanding how this feeling had so quietly enveloped him layer by layer.

A moment later, Gao Jie seemed to gradually wake up from a long dream, and couldn't help but shake his head, slowly and somewhat unsteadily standing up.

"So this is what it feels like."

Gao Jie muttered to himself.

He slowly walked to the television, picked up the remote, and prepared to watch TV, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts.

Unexpectedly, A Bao walked in at this critical moment, and as soon as he entered, he shouted with a displeased expression.

"Where's my older sister? Why aren't you downstairs for dinner? Remember to eat upstairs next time, don't disturb her."

His tone clearly carried a hint of dissatisfaction, and his eyes also revealed a touch of reproach, as if he believed that Gao Jie was ignorant of etiquette and had disturbed Sister Wen's meal.

"Hurry up and go."

Ah Bao urged impatiently again.

Upon hearing this, Gao Jie was stunned, his mind filled with confusion.

He pondered to himself, "Sister Wen was clearly called away by her younger brother, so how come Ah Bao seems to know nothing about it?"

His mind was filled with doubts, but seeing A Bao's completely unaware reaction, he really didn't know where to begin asking.

Ah Bao, on the other hand, was completely baffled by Gao Jie's confused behavior and found it particularly strange, unable to understand why Gao Jie would say such inexplicable things.

Looking at A Bao's appearance, even if Gao Jie was slow to react, he could keenly sense that something was extremely wrong.

But where exactly did things go wrong?

What exactly is the situation?

How did things inexplicably turn out like this?

His mind was a jumbled mess, a jumble of questions intertwined, yet he couldn't find a single clue.

However, there was no time to think about it now. Gao Jie knew in his heart that the situation he was facing was by no means ordinary and must be very complicated and troublesome.

So he quickly stood up, his movements swift and decisive, because he knew that if he delayed any longer and the problem became more complicated, it would be really hard to handle.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Jie rushed downstairs, ready to investigate the situation.

He paced anxiously downstairs, his eyes sharp, searching every corner like a vigilant hunting dog for Sister Wen and her younger brother.

However, no matter how hard he tried, he was unable to find any trace of them.

At this moment, a strong sense of unease welled up in Gao Jie's heart, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.

His brows were furrowed, and cold sweat was beading on his forehead. Various thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning.

After a moment's thought, he spoke loudly and firmly, with an unquestionable air of authority.

"It must have been taken away by someone. There must be another exit here, right?"

His eyes revealed determination and resolve, as if he had already determined the general direction of things.

"Quickly check the security footage; we absolutely must find out who took Sister Wen away!"

Upon hearing Gao Jie's instructions, everyone acted immediately without delay.

In an instant, the scene became busy yet orderly. Everyone chatted amongst themselves, each taking on their assigned tasks. Some were responsible for retrieving surveillance footage from the monitoring room, while others continued searching for clues near various possible passageways. Everyone was working frantically, basically following Gao Jie's instructions.

After all, everyone knows how important Sister Wen is to this place. She is like the backbone of everyone, leading everyone to deal with various matters on a daily basis. With her around, everyone feels at ease.

Moreover, everyone understood the seriousness of the matter. If Sister Wen were to encounter any mishap, their place would likely descend into chaos and face numerous unpredictable crises. Therefore, no one dared to slack off in the slightest.

However, time ticked away as everyone searched frantically. Despite their best efforts, panting and sweating profusely, they found nothing of value, nor did they discover anything suspicious.

This result caught everyone off guard, and they looked at each other in bewilderment, their eyes filled with helplessness and anxiety.

As Gao Jie watched everyone return empty-handed, his face grew increasingly gloomy, and he couldn't help but furrow his brows deeply. The anxiety in his heart burned like a raging fire, growing ever stronger.

He knew very well that Sister Wen's safety was related to too many things, and if he couldn't find her in time, it would probably lead to a series of unpredictable and serious consequences.

While everyone was at their wits' end and had no clue what to do, Sister Wen had already been secretly taken to the vicinity of a remote villa by someone else, completely unaware of the dangerous situation that awaited her.

Immediately afterwards, Hou Youcai appeared like a ghost and boarded a bus that had been waiting there. Sister Wen was also forcibly taken on the bus.

Hou Youcai sat in the car, his face full of smugness, a slight upturn of his lips, a cold smile full of mockery and ridicule.

"Interesting. You used to be a formidable character, how did you end up like this? How did you end up being controlled by me?"

A hint of cruelty and smugness flickered in his eyes.

"Actually, I just want to avenge my son. I didn't mean to go against you, but you're really unreasonable. You keep causing me trouble. Do you know what that means?"

Hou Youcai paused for a moment, then continued.

"This means you're really outrageous, and you genuinely want me to get angry. Of course, I think what you, as a woman, are thinking is far more complex than what I'm considering. Let's talk. You've made things like this; how do you think you should compensate me?"

With the restraints removed from her mouth, Sister Wen glared angrily at the people in front of her, her eyes burning with fury.

However, she also knew in her heart that she was in an extremely dangerous situation and had no ability to resist.

Moreover, given the current situation, she knew that if she angered Hou Youcai, she would definitely suffer a terrible fate.

But now that things have come to this, what should I do?

Thinking of this, Sister Wen frowned, her heart filled with deep entanglement and helplessness.

Seeing Wen Jie's expression, Hou Youcai's displeasure intensified. He suddenly reached out and grabbed Wen Jie's hair without mercy, demanding an answer fiercely.

"I wanted to resolve this peacefully, so why didn't you listen to me? Now you've made things really complicated, do you understand? I've given you so many chances, but you just kept making things worse. Now, I'm going to make you pay the price. I'm going to start with you!"

Sister Wen, however, was not afraid at all. She smiled coldly and said...

"You, surnamed Hou, dare to touch me? Are you looking for death? Let me tell you, the higher-ups are watching these things closely. If you mess with me, the Qin family will bring people to deal with you sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, Hou Youcai suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter filled with smugness.

"You're really outrageous! Why are you joking with me all of a sudden? Besides, even if you want to joke with me, there should be a limit. But you've taken it to this extreme. Tell me, what are you up to? Whatever, since you want to keep playing this game, I'll play along. I don't care what you're up to, I'm going to see it through to the end. Don't try to scare me with the Qin family. Everyone knows the Qin family has chosen to cooperate with my master. Only you're still in the dark. Tell me, what are you thinking, woman?"

As he spoke, he reached out and patted Sister Wen's head, a gesture full of contempt and insult.

What Hou Youcai just said truly shocked Sister Wen.

She simply couldn't believe that the Qin family could possibly cooperate with Xu Wenfeng.

And what exactly are their interests?

All of this happened so suddenly that she couldn't quite understand it for a moment.

She was filled with doubt and unease, and realized that she was now in an extremely complicated and dangerous situation.

Escaping will likely not be easy.