Chapter 99

"Absolutely not!" As soon as Jousui Kousuke said he would escort Zhou Chong, he saw Xie Lingyun, who was being held hostage, suddenly say firmly, "Kousuke, we can let you go, and I can even temporarily be your hostage, but Zhou Chong absolutely cannot go with you!"

"Miss~" Upon hearing Xie Lingyun's willingness to be a hostage, Aunt Shui and the Xie family members all exclaimed in shock. As the only heir of the Xie family, how could Xie Lingyun easily put herself in danger? Moreover, Jousui Kousuke was known for his lecherousness in Shuangyu Port, and he had even tried to marry Third Lady to吞并南洋商会. If such a person were to take Xie Lingyun away alone, even if she were rescued, her chastity and reputation would likely be ruined by him.

However, Jousui Kousuke merely chuckled and said, "Miss Xie, you need to understand the situation. Your life is in my hands, so what I said just now was a command, not a negotiation!"

As Jousui Kousuke spoke, he slightly pushed the blood-stained knife in his hand forward. Xie Lingyun cried out in pain, and a thin cut appeared on her fair neck, with a few drops of fresh blood immediately seeping out, starkly contrasting against her snow-white skin.

Seeing that Jousui Kousuke was indeed willing to act, Aunt Shui and the Xie family members were at a loss. If they followed Jousui Kousuke's demands, no one could guarantee that he would keep his word. But if they didn't comply, Miss Xie might die right then and there.

"Aunt Shui, go prepare the boat!" Xie Lingyun said with a pale face. However, she then stared at Jousui Kousuke and said firmly, "I am just a weak woman, so it's easier for President Jousui to control me. But Zhou Chong is my guest and a young man. If he gets on the boat, won't President Jousui be worried that he might find an opportunity to resist?"

The reason Xie Lingyun didn't want Zhou Chong to be a hostage with her was complex. Perhaps she felt that Zhou Chong had completely broken ties with the Xie family and didn't want him to escape their control. Or maybe she simply didn't want Zhou Chong to take the risk with her, given that Jousui Kousuke harbored deep resentment towards them, who knew what he might do?

Both possibilities existed, and even Xie Lingyun herself wasn't sure why she didn't want Zhou Chong to be taken hostage by Jousui Kousuke.

Hearing Xie Lingyun's words, Jousui Kousuke's face showed a look of surprise and doubt. Although he was confident in his skills, after the previous naval battle and the recent desperate fight, he had already expended most of his strength. Zhou Chong, though a weak scholar, was still a young man. If he really took the opportunity to resist, it might lead to an unexpected outcome.

Seeing the hesitation on Jousui Kousuke's face, Zhou Chong was extremely anxious. If he stayed with the Xie family, he would surely die. After all, the two sides had completely broken ties, and even if Jousui Kousuke escaped, the Xie family would never let him go back. Zhou Chong's only chance of survival was to be taken hostage by Jousui Kousuke, which would allow him to escape the Xie family's control. Then he could find an opportunity to kill Jousui Kousuke and ensure his own safety.

After a moment of hesitation, Jousui Kousuke finally met Zhou Chong's expectations. He suddenly chuckled and said to Xie Lingyun, "Rumors say that Miss Xie and Zhou Chong have a deep relationship, and it seems to be true. But now I'm in charge, so go prepare the boat quickly. Both of you will get on the boat!"

Seeing Jousui Kousuke's stubbornness, Zhou Chong finally breathed a sigh of relief, and even a smile appeared on his lips. Xie Lingyun, however, looked as if she had lost all hope. After a while, she finally, under Jousui Kousuke's urging, had Aunt Shui and the others prepare a small boat.

However, just as the small boat was ready, the now calm Xie Lingyun made another effort, saying, "President Jousui, the waves are so strong now that even our large ship is unstable. Taking this small boat is extremely risky. Moreover, the wind direction makes it impossible for our ship to reach the shore. We can only dock at Da Yang Island. Why don't we go to Da Yang Island first, and once the wind stops, I'll take a small boat to send you away?"

"Hmph! Don't give me any nonsense. This boat is full of your Xie family people. Who knows what tricks you might play? If they rescue you, I'll be in trouble!" Jousui Kousuke was extremely shrewd and unwilling to stay on the boat for a moment. This left Xie Lingyun with no choice but to board the small boat under his control, followed by Zhou Chong.

The small boat's cabin was very cramped, and with two people inside, it felt even more crowded. Moreover, they couldn't light a lamp, so it was pitch black inside. Zhou Chong and Xie Lingyun sat facing each other, occasionally bumping into each other due to the boat's rocking, but neither spoke.

"Bang~" The small boat was once again pushed to the peak of a wave and then fell heavily. Xie Lingyun, who was in the cabin, was thrown forward and fell into Zhou Chong's arms. Zhou Chong instinctively held her, but then felt a strong aversion and tried to push her away. However, as he pushed, his right hand accidentally touched a soft, tender spot. At the same time, he heard Xie Lingyun let out a soft cry, and her body suddenly went limp, almost completely collapsing in his arms.

Zhou Chong was not a naive young man; he knew exactly where his right hand had landed. He also knew that most women, when their breasts are touched for the first time, experience a strong mental shock, losing all their strength, just like Xie Lingyun, who was now limp in his arms.

In his previous life, Zhou Chong was not a gentleman, and he often couldn't control himself when tempted. Now, with a beautiful woman in his arms and her soft, tender body in his hands, he found it hard to let go. However, he was also filled with anger towards Xie Lingyun, which made him reluctant to push her away but also unwilling to have any intimate relationship with her.

"You... let go!" Xie Lingyun said, blushing and embarrassed. She didn't know what had happened to her. When her chest was grabbed by a warm, large hand, her mind went blank, and she lost all her strength, falling into Zhou Chong's arms. The scent of a man from his body made her even weaker, and she couldn't muster the strength to sit up again.

Xie Lingyun's words only made Zhou Chong angrier. Hearing her use a commanding tone, he recalled how she had deceived him before, which fueled his rage. Instead of letting go, he deliberately rubbed her chest a few times, then wrapped his left hand around her slender waist and pulled her closer, their chests and abdomens touching. He then whispered, "Why should I let go? You came to me on your own. If I don't take this unexpected pleasure, wouldn't I be disappointing the Dragon King's kindness?"

Feeling the large hand on her chest, Xie Lingyun's body reacted strangely. Combined with Zhou Chong's almost shameless words, she felt both ashamed and angry, almost crying as she pleaded, "Please, sir, let me go. I know I was wrong!"

No matter how smart and calculating Xie Lingyun was, when her sensitive areas were violated, her reactions were similar to those of an ordinary woman. She could only beg for mercy and had no idea how to escape.

"Ask me to let you go?" Zhou Chong laughed coldly. "If I had begged you to let me go before, would you have really let me go?"

Hearing Zhou Chong's question, Xie Lingyun was speechless. Zhou Chong, sensing her silence, became even angrier. He increased the pressure of his right hand, even slipping it under her clothes to further violate her delicate body.

Perhaps sensing the anger in Zhou Chong's voice, Xie Lingyun suddenly gave up her resistance, her body soft and limp in Zhou Chong's arms, allowing his hands to roam freely. Her breathing became rapid, and she sighed inwardly: She had indeed deceived Zhou Chong and almost caused his death. If he wanted to take her body as compensation, she would let him.

As Zhou Chong's hands caressed Xie Lingyun's slender body, his breathing also became heavy. With Xie Lingyun no longer resisting, a sensual atmosphere filled the dark, cramped cabin.

"Bang~" The small boat was thrown down again, this time with a greater force. Unprepared, Zhou Chong and Xie Lingyun fell to the ground, rolling to the other corner of the cabin. Water began to seep in from the cabin door, indicating that a wave had hit the boat and even flowed into the cabin.

"Damn!" Zhou Chong got up and slapped himself hard. He wasn't regretting his actions towards Xie Lingyun but was angry at himself for almost getting lost in lust in such a dangerous situation. His first priority should have been to guard against Jousui Kousuke, but he had almost let himself be consumed by desire, which was tantamount to courting death.

In the darkness, Xie Lingyun heard Zhou Chong's slap and mistakenly thought he was regretting what had happened. This made her feel a mix of joy and disappointment. However, she didn't say anything, just quietly stood up and sat to one side, her face still burning and her heart pounding.

Compared to Zhou Chong and Xie Lingyun in the cabin, Jousui Kousuke, who was at the stern steering the boat, was cursing the weather. The waves were now even more violent, with huge waves towering over the boat. With his years of maritime experience, he knew that this small boat would likely not survive such a storm! (To be continued. Please search for Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!)