Chapter 2 (1/2)
Chapter 2: Hatred deeper than the ocean
I am scared stupid by his bearing and expression. In the brief period when I am struggling to regain control of myself, I accidentally pulled a cord located within the bed. Immediately, two men came into the room, one tall and fat, the other short and thin. They are a pair of odd-looking people. With a deferential expression, these two men greet me with a single ”Daren”. The short and thin man with a rather large belly had a twelve or thirteen year old boy caught in his grasp. Although he can see Jinzi and I are tangled together on the bed, his facial expression did not even move one bit, making me think my current situation is a common occurrence.
As various thoughts form in my mind, the youth on the bed cried painfully. ”Xiao Feng.”
The mournful sound cut deep into my heart and a chilliness settled on my back.
That little boy also possesses pretty features, all soft skin and tender flesh, the hints of a beautiful youngster peeking through his childish face. He struggles non-stop, continuously shouting: ”Older brother! Older brother!”
Jinzi's head snaps towards me, the ferocious look in his eyes reminding me of a wild beast. Gritting his teeth, he said: ”Zhang Qinglian, you are truly unwilling to let my younger brother off?”
My brain is still in a stupid state. ”Let off…your younger brother?”
Although my reply was due to me not quite grasping the situation yet, but when it entered his ears, the meaning became: No, I will not let your younger brother off.
The youth let out a loud ”then I'll fight you!” before throwing himself at me.
I dazedly stare at him, only coming back to my senses when I saw the silver chains enlarging in my vision. Evading the attack, I yell: ”Save me!”
The two obviously-a-bad-guy subordinates of mine originally had no intention of a.s.sisting. Hearing me cry of help, however, they froze for a second before the tall, fat guy rushed over and subdued the youth in two to three moves, laughing darkly: ”Yao Family's brat, stop your meaningless struggle. Do you still think you are the 'Brilliant Sabre Yao Jinzi' from those days? It's your good fortune that my Family's Lord looks favourably upon you this pair of brothers, otherwise, both of you would have followed that Old Man Yao to meet Yan w.a.n.g[1] together!”
At those words, the youth glared at me bitter resentment, seemingly wis.h.i.+ng to split me in two. That little kid was also wailing: ”Older brother, kill that man and avenge daddy!”
This weird spectacle thoroughly befuddled me to the point of not knowing what would be the best course of action. Suddenly, I saw that the youth is not only chained around his arms, legs and neck, but there were two fine chains coming down from the collar around his neck and piercing through his scapulars.
How painful must that be! My heart trembled and I avoided his gaze.
The youth abruptly spat out: ”Zhang Qinglian, I beg you. I beg you to let my younger brother off. He is only a child. As long as you let him go, I will do whatever you want me to do.” Although trembling with grief and remorse, his voice is still firm and steady, full of seriousness.
What kind of body did I enter!? What kind of person was this body's original owner!? Oppressing people, preying on the citizens. Apparently the original is a completely evil guy.
I laugh bitterly and said with a low voice. ”What can I possibly do to a child? Don't you worry.”
The four people within the room froze for a while, but I am able to read the three words reflecting in everyone's eyes: cannot be trusted.
That youth called Yao Jinzi stares at me, then asks nervously: ”Zhang Qinglian, exactly what are you playing at?”
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. ”You told me to let him off, I agreed. What else do you wish for?”
The youth continue shooting cautious and suspicious looks at me with his phoenix eyes, simply making me have an urge to cry. Oh heavens, I plead with you, other people travel back to the past and are met with chests of treasures, housefuls of beauties, acquiring success and recognition. But you throw me in such a complicated situation! At least let me have some time to adjust first!
In a fit of anger, I coldly give an order to both the fat and thin men. ”Remove the two of them from here!”
Both brothers' eyes emitted a hesitantly joyful and hopeful light. Seeing two beautiful youths show such happy expression at the idea of being far away from me, that kind of blow…ai[2]…let's not talk about that.
The thin one asks: ”Daren, do you want to lock them in the water prison?”
What. Glancing at the youth's delicate and fine skin, I can't help but wonder how this kind of skin will change to become after being soaked in water for a period of time. Furthermore, I also cannot mistreat a child ah.
I glared at the underling severely. ”Bring them to their usual residence. Serve them fine wine and food!”