Chapter 3 (1/2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
It was drizzling in the early spring season. He Yi stood in the rain with sorrow in her eyes as if she was at the world’s end.
A luxurious SUV stopped right beside He Yi. The driver extended his head to her and greeted, “Hello, is this Miss He?”
She looked up but her eyes were hollow as she was not in the mood to talk to anyone. She threw the driver who was smiling warmly an indifferent gaze before turning to leave without a word.
The driver was a little shocked to see her leave. He took out his phone and reported, “Young Master Yi, I found Miss He but she doesn’t want to talk and she left… Understood!”
He hung the call and left.
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He Yi was extremely unlucky that day, she walked for a while but there were no cabs since she was in a secluded area. There were only luxurious cars around and cabs were nowhere to be seen.
She stood in the rain and became wet in an instant. She did not have a phone nor money as she just got released from prison. She also did not have family, friends, nor a home…
A typical woman would have broken down already but not for He Yi as she underwent five years of mental training in prison. She would never give in no matter how upset she was.
Regardless of how miserable her situation got, she still regained her freedom and she swore to live her future days seriously instead of muddling her days away or accepting fate.
She wiped the rain off her face again and lifted her spirits before extending her arm to stop a car.
No one was willing to let a drenched woman hitch a ride on a rainy day. The passing cars sped up instead of stopping when they noticed her.
The world was cold like it had always been. He Yi smiled bitterly and continued to wave to an oncoming car.
She was losing hope when that car stopped.
He Yi heaved a sigh of relief as she walked to the car when the car doors opened and two drunk men got off.
She got a shock and shifted backward as she sensed danger.
“Yo! What a beauty!” A big guy squinted his eyes into a nasty smile.
“It’s a shame that she’s all wet!” The skinny one shook his head in dissatisfaction.
“How about we get a room? She’ll be as good after cleaning herself!” The big guy wobbled her way toward He Yi. “Lady, why are you in a mess? Here, get in my car! I’ll treat you the way you deserve!”
Naturally, He Yi did not fall into the trap. She turned immediately and ran.
The skinny guy was more agile and he caught her in an instant. He Yi struggled as he dragged her into the car.
The big guy wobbled over to help but He Yi gave his flabby stomach a kick, causing him to almost fall over. He became furious and bawled under alcohol influence, “B*tch, do you have a death wish?”
He charged to He Yi and slapped her cheeks from both sides. The skinny guy whistled as he teased, “Be gentle. She wouldn’t be much use if she’s broken!”
He Yi’s ears buzzed and her cheeks were burning with pain. She clawed at the big guy’s eyes as she gritted her teeth to withstand the dizziness from the slaps.
“Ow!” The big guy shrieked in pain as he covered his eyes and squatted.
The skinny guy was shocked and charged toward her after regaining his alertness.
He Yi was overwhelmed with fury and regret when she halted suddenly, turned over, and gave him a precise slap.
Slap! The clear noise from the impact between her palm and his cheek indicated how painful it was. The skinny guy became light-headed from the slap and froze there for a while.
He Yi was aware of how hard the slap was as she was expressing her hatred and fury accumulated over the years on these drunkards. She was also aware that they would repay her as gravely when they regained their alertness.
She moved her legs and ran as fast as she could but those drunkards were not stupid. They hopped into the car and drove to her instead of chasing her on foot.