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

The moment the woman saw the dark muzzle of the gun, a chill ran from her feet to her heart. The gun muzzle was like the gaping maw of a demon, mercilessly pointed at her, and the aura of death rushed towards her.

Her mind went blank for a moment, and then a thought flashed through her mind like lightning.

They will definitely kill people!

Fear surged like a tidal wave, overwhelming her completely. Her heart pounded wildly, as if it would burst out of her chest and leap out of her throat.

In her panic, she desperately tried to crawl under the car, her movements hurried and clumsy, like a wild rabbit being relentlessly pursued by a hunter, completely devoid of her usual elegance and composure.

However, fate did not give her this chance to escape.

Before she could make a move, Abao swiftly extended his foot like a cheetah, the foot carrying an irresistible force, like a mountain crashing down, precisely stepping on her back.

The woman felt a sharp pain in her back, as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer. She was instantly unable to move and could only lie on the ground in despair, like a fallen leaf, having lost all vitality and hope.

The woman began to struggle desperately, her body writhing violently like an enraged snake, trying to break free from the shackles that bound her.

Her hands clawed helplessly at the ground, her fingernails leaving shallow marks on the hard surface, the "crunching" sound like her desperate screams.

"I beg you, please let me go. I know nothing about these things. I'm really begging you, please don't make things difficult for me anymore, okay?"

Her voice was trembling and shrill, filled with sobs, each note like a mournful wail from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine.

"I've only done so little, you don't need to torture me like this. I only went on dates with this old man for money. My parents are sick and can't work, my younger brother is still in school, and I have my grandmother to support. Please, please let me go."

Her tears flowed like a burst dam, streaming down her cheeks, soaking her clothes, and gathering at her chin before falling drop by drop, wetting a small patch of the ground and forming a small puddle in which her terrified face was reflected.

Gao Jie was slightly taken aback when he heard the woman's sobbing, and he was puzzled.

He frowned, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and contemplation as he pondered to himself.

Why are we talking about these things all of a sudden?

A strange sense of familiarity surged into Gao Jie's heart. He felt that he had heard these words in some distant corner or in some vague memory of the past, but where exactly was it?

He racked his brains, trying to retrieve the faint clues from the river of memory, but to no avail. Why was this woman saying the same thing now? Was it a coincidence, or was there more to the story?

But at this moment he had no time to think about it. He had only one unwavering belief in his heart: that these people must pay a heavy price.

He recalled the hardships and tribulations he had endured along the way, the days and nights spent sleeping in the open, and the thrilling moments of outwitting and outfighting the enemy. All the sacrifices had been for this victory.

Otherwise, wouldn't he have wasted so much time?

All his pursuit and struggle must not be in vain. He must rescue Sister Wen unharmed and bring those who have committed heinous crimes to justice.

"Young lady, I'll spare your life, but tell me the truth: did Hou Youcai kidnap a woman from somewhere else?"

Gao Jie bent slightly forward, his eyes blazing as he stared intently at the woman. His gaze seemed to possess a magical power that could penetrate her soul and see through the deepest secrets of her heart.

"Don't worry, as long as you tell the truth, I'll definitely let you go. As for the others, I'll consider killing them, okay?"

His voice was deep and powerful, like a resounding bell from ancient times, carrying an undeniable awe-inspiring presence that echoed in the air.

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in the little girl's eyes, a light like a beacon in the darkness, illuminating her despairing heart.

As if grasping at the last straw, her despairing expression was instantly replaced by a glimmer of hope, and she was about to speak.

But at that moment, Hou Youcai, like a startled bird, swiftly reached out and, with a hand like a cold iron clamp, sealed her mouth shut with ruthlessness and determination.

His eyes revealed a hint of panic and fear, knowing that once the woman revealed the truth, he would be doomed.

However, Hou Youcai's men had no intention of sharing his hardships; at this critical moment, they had long since abandoned their loyalty.

They knew full well that their own lives were in danger and that survival was the most important thing.

One of them seemed to be blinded by fear, and immediately pointed to the car behind him. His finger trembled and was urgent, as if he had found a way to survive in the dark, or as if he was sending out the last cry for help in despair.

Almost everyone wanted to survive, and seeing that he had achieved his goal, Gao Jie didn't want to waste any more words with them.

He waved his hand with a flourish, the movement clean and crisp, exuding an innate air of dominance.

Immediately afterwards, he rushed towards the back of the car like a whirlwind, his speed dazzling.

His figure left blurry afterimages in the air, like a black lightning bolt that ripped through the tense and oppressive atmosphere.

He gripped the car door handles tightly with both hands, and with a sudden tug, the door was pulled open with a "bang".

Inside the car, Sister Wen was tied to the back of the vehicle, her body curled up, her eyes filled with exhaustion and fear.

Fortunately, everyone arrived in time; otherwise, Sister Wen would have collapsed and died in this endless darkness and fear.

Gao Jie quickly pulled the person out of the room, his movements gentle and swift, as if handling a rare treasure.

As for other things, he had no time to care about them at the moment, so there was nothing he could do about them.

Sister Wen was rescued just like that, her face still bearing the lingering fear and the relief of surviving a disaster.

Hou Youcai's situation wasn't much better, because Gao Jie and his group had decided to use him to intimidate Xu Wenfeng.

This once arrogant guy is now like a lamb to the slaughter, completely at the mercy of others.

Most importantly, Sister Wen was saved, and everyone was overjoyed. After taking her back, Sister Wen went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and warm water flowed down like silk.

She stood under the showerhead, letting the water wash over her body, and felt much refreshed.

After taking a shower, she put on a long nightgown that wrapped around her body as softly as a cloud.

She called Gao Jie over alone.

"To be honest, I thought I would never have a chance to come back."

Sister Wen's voice trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"I even regret not winning you over sooner, but now it's all good, we've finally gotten to this point."

As she spoke, she gently leaned her head closer to Gao Jie, her movements soft and shy, as if carrying an indescribable emotion.

Perhaps just one accidental spark could lead to a relationship between the two.

Now, both of them are feeling each other's heartbeats, the sound of their heartbeats like the rousing drumbeats, striking each other's chests one after another, feeling the subtle and complex emotions between them.

Gao Jie slowly moved closer, his eyes filled with burning passion. Just as he was about to kiss her, he suddenly heard the sound of wobbly footsteps.

The footsteps approached from afar, breaking the ambiguous and tense atmosphere.

It was Abao knocking on the door.

"Sister Wen, when are we going to eat? The brothers are starving. We've cooked some dishes and bought some wine, when are we going to start eating?"

Abao's voice carried a hint of urgency and anticipation.

"Big sister, when exactly do we start eating?"

Hearing this, Sister Wen coughed awkwardly, the sound particularly jarring in the quiet room. She pulled Gao Jie out, a barely perceptible blush on her face. "We'll be out for dinner soon, tell everyone to get ready."

Huang Muran and Huang Xu were responsible for bringing up the wine for everyone; their movements were quick and orderly.

Everyone immediately gathered together, and the scene was lively and joyful.

After Gao Jie and Sister Wen sat down, everyone prepared to raise a glass, but at that moment, A Bao stopped them.

"Wait a minute, let me say a few words first, please listen carefully."

Ah Bao stood up and scanned the crowd with his eyes.

"The situation is like this. It's not really a big problem, but you all know what kind of problem we're facing, right? If it weren't for Gao Jie today, our eldest sister might not have been so lucky to come back. So what I'm suggesting is that we don't talk about anything else right now, just about our eldest sister, okay?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately nodded, their eyes filled with concern for Sister Wen and gratitude for Gao Jie.

Raising their glasses, everyone shouted in unison and then drank it all in one gulp, the spiciness of the wine and the joyful atmosphere spreading in the air.

Sister Wen was extremely grateful to her brothers for risking their lives to save her. Her eyes were filled with emotion and relief, as if at this moment, all the hardships and dangers had left her, leaving only this deep affection and hope for the future.

"Actually, I thought I was doomed at the time, and that I might never have the chance to drink with you guys again. I never expected that God would give me another chance. Let's raise our glasses and have another drink."

"Brothers, I know what you're thinking about right now. Don't worry, as long as I have food to eat, you'll have food to eat too."

Everyone burst into laughter, the sound echoing throughout the room, filled with the joy and exhilaration of surviving a disaster.

The wine glasses clinked together, producing a crisp and melodious sound, like a victory symphony.

Sitting there, Sister Wen smiled with relief. She took a deep breath and truly felt the joy and peace of surviving a disaster.

In that instant, all fear and pain vanished like fleeting clouds, leaving only this precious reunion and laughter.

While they were celebrating joyfully, Xu Wenfeng was trapped in a deep predicament, as if he had fallen into an endless abyss of darkness.

Jinling is not Xu Wenfeng's original territory, but Hou Youcai caused trouble here and brought considerable trouble upon himself.

This thorny issue spread rapidly like a raging fire, and was directly blamed on Xu Wenfeng, making him the target of public criticism.

Qin Hailong of the Qin family, a man of great influence in Jinling, was furious upon learning of this and summoned Xu Wenfeng, intending to give him a severe dressing-down as a warning to others.

"Our move to Nanjing to develop our business was already an extremely challenging undertaking. Coming here is tantamount to taking food from someone else's plate; the difficulties and obstacles are unimaginable. Yet you refuse to be discreet. Haven't you realized how badly things have turned out?"

Qin Hailong sat in a large chair, his eyes piercing Xu Wenfeng like sharp blades, his tone full of reproach and dissatisfaction.

"You'd better listen carefully to what I need to tell you. I don't want to waste any more words with you. As for that Hou Youcai matter, you'd better leave it at that. Don't cause any more trouble for me anytime soon, understand?"

His voice echoed in the room, carrying an undeniable authority; each word struck Xu Wenfeng's heart like a heavy hammer.

"I have a bad temper, and I've been trying my best to control it, but you can't keep pushing me to my limits. As for Hou Youcai, do whatever you want with him, just don't ever show your face in front of me again."

Qin Hailong frowned, his expression serious and cold, like a volcano about to erupt.

Xu Wenfeng stood there, pale with fright, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He quickly explained.

"Please rest assured, I am fully aware of this matter and will do my best to handle it, ensuring that no further problems arise. I also guarantee that everything will unfold as you expect, and there will be absolutely no further mishaps."

His voice trembled slightly, his eyes were filled with fear and unease, and his body trembled slightly involuntarily.

Upon hearing these words, Qin Hailong slowly stood up, walked to Xu Wenfeng's side, and patted him on the shoulder. The gesture seemed comforting, but it actually carried a warning.

"That's right. Since you want to make a living here, you have to follow my rules. Otherwise, who can protect you? If you don't listen, you'll only make things worse. At that point, not only will I be unable to protect you, but even if there are too many people, they'll only want your life. I'll say it again: just do what you're supposed to do and stop messing around with those useless things. Our main priority right now is to help you establish yourself in Jinling."

Qin Hailong's words were like a loud alarm bell, echoing in Xu Wenfeng's ears for a long time, making him deeply aware of how dangerous and difficult his current situation was.

He is now eager to establish himself in Jinling, and he has made up his mind that he does not want to return to Jincheng, the place of his past sorrows.

However, Qin Hailong did not let him off the hook and then brought up another matter with him.

"Your daughter has a good temperament and is suitable to marry into our family, but there's something else you need to understand. After your daughter marries into our family, she can't live in Jinling; she'll have to go to Lingcheng. That place is more suitable for my nephew's illness, so she has to go there. Do you understand?"

Qin Hailong stared intently at Xu Wenfeng, awaiting his response.

Although Xu Wenfeng felt helpless and embarrassed, how could he refuse under these circumstances?

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and awkwardly agree to Qin Hailong's request. His smile was more like a grimace, as if he had swallowed a bitter fruit he was forced to eat.