Liu Yulan sneered inwardly as she deftly avoided his advances.
Old Master Liu, mistaking her evasion for shyness, grew even more delighted—ah, she was playing hard to get.
“Sweetheart, come here and give your husband a kiss.”
“I can’t… My relationship with Yusheng—Mother would never approve. If she found out about us, she’d kick me out of the Liu family. Then I’d have no one to rely on… How would I survive?”
Liu Yulan put on a pitiful act, her eyes brimming with feigned sorrow.
The old man’s heart ached at her words. “Silly girl, what’s there to worry about? I’ll transfer my shares to you. That way, you’ll always be tied to the Liu family. Yulan, don’t fret over these things. Now, come here—”
“That’s a relief.” Liu Yulan’s tears vanished as she smiled sweetly.
She wrapped her arms around the old man’s neck, a venomous glint flashing in her eyes.
Exhausted, the old man collapsed onto the bed, motionless.
A triumphant smirk curled Liu Yulan’s lips.
Hah!
She’d known this old fool wouldn’t be able to resist.
Gently nudging him, she cooed, “When will you transfer the shares to me?”
“No rush, Yulan. As long as I’m here, you’ll never suffer.”
Satiated and content, Old Master Liu lounged blissfully.
But Liu Yulan’s heart sank.
This old bastard—playing games with me!
Even as a child, when she first arrived at the Liu household, she’d sensed his lecherous intentions.
The final confirmation came on her eighteenth birthday, when the old man had peeked at her while she bathed.
Who would’ve thought that one day, she’d exploit his lust to seize the Liu family’s shares?
One of these days, I’ll drag this rotten old man out and feed him to the dogs.
Just then, Liu Yusheng’s call came through.
Her face paled in horror. “Yusheng really kidnapped Liu Yusi and Song Xi!”
“What?!”
Old Master Liu bolted upright.
That was his only son! If anything happened to him, the Liu bloodline would end.
The two hurriedly left the Liu estate.
Nanshan Mountain.
Li Qiao and Jiang Feng arrived together.
“Where are they?”
“Straight ahead.”
Following the paper crane, Li Qiao led the way, leaving Jiang Feng in awe.
She’s truly incredible.
When they finally reached the mountaintop, Liu Yusheng was momentarily stunned before his expression twisted into vicious glee.
“You came faster than I expected. Too bad, Li Qiao—today, you’ll watch them die with your own eyes.”
A dagger gleamed in his hand.
His face was contorted with madness, a terrifying sight.
“Let them go. If the police arrive, you won’t escape,” Jiang Feng warned, eyes locked on him.
“Even if I die, I won’t let any of you off easy!”
Liu Yusheng’s eyes burned with insanity and hatred.
“Liu Yusheng, you monster! We’re already divorced. Why won’t you let me go?” Song Xi glared at him, her voice trembling with rage.
Their hands and feet were tightly bound, leaving them helpless.
“You bitch! Even if I never loved you, you had no right to divorce me. What, did you find another man? Shameless whore!” Enraged, Liu Yusheng backhanded her, leaving her cheek swollen and her lip bleeding.
Song Xi clenched her teeth, fury radiating from her.
“I’ll kill you, you madman!”
“You want to kill me? I’d like to see you try!” Liu Yusheng threw his head back and laughed maniacally.
Song Xi shook with rage, her hatred so intense it choked her—yet she could do nothing.
Suddenly, Liu Yusheng pressed the knife against Liu Yusi’s throat.
“One wrong move, and I’ll slit her throat.”
Liu Yusi remained eerily calm, though her heart pounded wildly. “Liu Yusheng, stop this while you still can.”
“Stop? Hah! Liu Yusi, do you think I’m stupid? You and your mother conspired against me, even forced Song Xi to divorce me. You’re nothing but troublemakers. You should’ve died out there—we never should’ve brought you back to the Liu family!” His face twisted grotesquely as he spat the words.
If not for Liu Yusi and Li Qiao, he wouldn’t have fallen this far.
It’s all their fault.
“Liu Yusheng, you never loved Song Xi—you just wanted a servant. You’re a narcissistic, insecure man. Her divorce bruised your fragile ego, and now you’d rather destroy her than let her go. You’re nothing but a pathetic, disgusting coward.”
“Shut up!” Liu Yusheng’s face darkened.
Liu Yusi pressed on, twisting the knife. “What? Did I hit a nerve?”
“I said SHUT UP!” Liu Yusheng roared. “I don’t need your judgment! Women like you deserve to suffer!”
Li Qiao watched his deranged outburst with icy calm.
He’s digging his own grave.
“Yusheng… Yusheng! Put the knife down! Let them go—do you want to go to prison?” The arriving Madam Liu wept uncontrollably.
“Mother, only their deaths will satisfy me!”
Then, Li Qiao spoke, her voice chillingly composed.
“Hurt either of them, and I’ll make you regret being born. Choose wisely.”
“Li Qiao, listen well—none of you are leaving here alive. I’ll kill these two bitches first, then you!” Liu Yusheng’s eyes were bloodshot, consumed by hatred.
“Enough theatrics. Come out.”
At Li Qiao’s words, Shao Rong and a team of police officers emerged.
Kidnapping and attempted murder—caught red-handed.
Madam Liu nearly fainted.
“Yusheng… Yusheng! This is all a misunderstanding!”
“Madam Liu, the evidence speaks for itself.”
Li Qiao’s tone was laced with mockery.
The moment she finished speaking, the paper crane—lying in wait—suddenly struck Liu Yusheng’s neck.
He screamed, collapsing to the ground, unable to move.
Jiang Feng watched, stunned.
So… Master, you were just watching this whole time? Why?
As if reading his mind, Li Qiao replied, “I wanted to see how far madness could go. Honestly, I’m a little disappointed.”
She sounded almost regretful that she couldn’t punish him more brutally.
Jiang Feng glanced at Liu Yusheng.
Blood gushed from his neck—a gruesome sight.
“Mom.”
Li Qiao helped Liu Yusi up, steadying her as if nothing had happened.
“Qiaoqiao, thank you.”
Who could’ve predicted Liu Yusheng would go this far?
Ahead of them, Madam Liu slapped Song Xi across the face, hurling insults.
“Old woman, you can explain that slap to the police.”
“You—you ungrateful wretch! Our Liu family never should’ve taken you in!”
Madam Liu was drowning in regret.
But Song Xi regretted marrying into the Liu family even more. The only silver lining? She’d divorced him—free of this nest of vipers.
“Someone! Liu Yusheng—he jumped off the cliff!”
