ebookland Chapter 357 How are you going to repay me?
Chapter 357 How are you going to repay me?
The surging crowd instantly separated Guihua and Wang Daya like a flood. Guihua was squeezed to the ground and tried to reach out to grab Wang Daya, but she could only grab empty space.
Guihua's petite body was pushed around in the crowd, and she cried out in fear: "Sister Daya! Sister Daya!" Her voice was filled with tears, but was instantly drowned out by the noise around her.
Wang Daya also responded anxiously: "Miss San, don't be afraid, I'm here!" Her voice also dissipated in the chaos, and the two of them soon lost sight of each other...
Guihua, scattered by the crowd, struggled to steady herself in the panic. She gathered herself and decided to go buy a roast goose first, then return to the teahouse to find Lamei. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Little did she know that when she was shopping earlier, her lively and playful appearance and the exquisite clothes she wore had already been spotted by two thugs with ill intentions.
The two thugs hid in the corner, staring at Guihua with shifty eyes, malicious smiles on their lips, and whispered to each other.
At this moment, Guihua was so absorbed in buying a roast goose that she had no idea of the danger approaching. The two thugs quietly followed her, and when she wasn't paying attention, they suddenly rushed forward and dragged her into a dark and deep alley.
"What do you want to do?" Guihua's eyes widened in fear, her voice trembling as she retreated backward. Her face was pale, and her hands were tightly clasped over her chest.
The two thugs remained unmoved, and continued to approach Guihua with evil grins on their faces. Their eyes were filled with evil and greed, and they kept saying dirty words.
"Don't worry, little girl. I'm not a bad guy." One of the thugs grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth, and said in a sarcastic tone.
"Brother is a good man, he loves you." Another thug echoed, and the tone made people feel sick and disgusted.
Guihua shouted angrily, "Don't touch me! Do you know who I am?" Her voice became sharp with anger and fear.
"Of course I know, you're my brother's sweetheart." The two thugs exchanged glances and burst into laughter, their laughter piercing the narrow alley. They edged closer to Guihua, as if she were already a sure thing.
"I'll give you all my silver!" Guihua said hurriedly in panic, and at the same time threw her purse at the ruffian with trembling hands, trying to use money to escape the danger in front of her.
The gangster hurriedly caught the purse and opened it impatiently. He was stunned for a moment, his mouth wide open, his face full of disbelief.
"Little sister, I didn't expect you to be so rich." One of the thugs swallowed, his voice becoming a little hoarse with excitement.
The two men looked at each other, and a hint of greed and ferocity flashed in their eyes.
"Brother, I've changed my mind. If I kidnap you, I'll get more money!" said another thug viciously.
"But before that, you have to keep my brothers company." The two men spoke obscenely as they lunged at Guihua with their teeth and claws bared. Their expressions were twisted, their saliva splattering, like hungry wolves seeing a lamb.
Guihua saw the opportunity, and at that critical moment, she bent down and nimbly ran out from the gap between the two of them. Her movements were swift and decisive, with only one thought in her mind, that is to escape as quickly as possible.
The originally bustling street was now deserted. Everyone ran to East Street to watch the excitement, and no one paid attention to what was happening here.
Guihua stumbled along, determined to get to the teahouse, but because she ran too fast, she twisted her ankle and every step was painful.
Seeing that she was about to be caught by the two thugs, she made up her mind and ran sideways into a narrow alley. The alley was dark, damp, and exuded a foul smell.
After passing through the alley, a shimmering lake appeared before her eyes. The lake water was rippling in the breeze. Guihua looked at the lake, her heart filled with despair and helplessness.
"Little sister, I wonder where you can run! Your brother will take good care of you!" A thug was panting, with a ferocious smile on his face, and shouting dirty words.
"Haha, you can't escape from our grasp!" Another thug also shouted wantonly, his eyes full of evil and desire.
"Don't come over here!" Guihua shouted at the top of her lungs, her voice filled with tears and fear.
Seeing the two thugs about to catch up, Guihua anxiously searched for a way to escape. Just then, she spotted a small boat docked by the lake. The boat swayed gently in the wind, as if it was her last straw.
Without the slightest hesitation, Guihua used all her strength to jump onto the boat. Her skirt flew up, and her movements seemed a little hasty and awkward.
"what!"
Guihua screamed, and because she jumped too hastily, she lost her balance and fell forward, almost falling into the lake.
At this critical moment, a large and powerful arm stretched out like lightning and held her firmly in its embrace. The arm was strong and warm, giving her an incomparable sense of security.
Then, a handsome face came into view. It was a face as delicate as a sculpture, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, thin lips, and a well-defined jawline, like a perfect work of art.
Seeing this, the thugs on the shore became furious and shouted, "Chase! Don't let them get away!" They shouted and ran along the lake, looking embarrassed and ferocious.
When the servant boy on the boat heard the ruffians' shouting, his expression frightened and he quickly waved the bamboo pole in his hand and pushed hard towards the shore.
As the servant boy moved, ripples appeared on the surface of the lake.
Thanks to the servant's efforts, the boat slowly left the shore and headed towards the center of the lake, leaving only two furious thugs behind.
Guihua shyly pulled herself out of the scholar-looking man's arms, her cheeks flushed. She lowered her eyes, bowed, and said in a soft but grateful voice, "Thank you for saving me, sir. I'm deeply grateful."
"Miss, you're polite," the man replied with a smile that was as warm as a spring breeze. "My name is Long Qiushan. If you don't mind, you can call me Qiushan." His voice was clear and magnetic, and his eyes looked at Guihua gently, with a reassuring power.
"Thank you for your help just now." Guihua expressed her gratitude sincerely again, and then said: "Please take me to the West Street Teahouse. My sister is waiting for me there." Her eyes were full of anticipation and eagerness, and her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes.
Upon hearing this, Long Qiushan sat down slowly on the boat, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said jokingly: "How do you plan to repay me, girl?" His eyes fell straight on Guihua, with a smile on his face.