Chapter 1: Imprisoned?
In the dimness, Lu Zhiyin felt a little difficulty breathing, her body feeling sluggish, as if submerged in thick glue, unable to move.
She tightly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly. After a long while, she finally managed to open her eyes with difficulty.
Just awake, Lu Zhiyin’s vision was still a bit blurry. Her hips and back were a little sore.
Her right hand was hanging in front of her, and her left wrist was bound and tied to the back of the chair.
The hard wooden chair had some sharp edges, and Lu Zhiyin’s left hand felt intensely pained where it was pressed against the chair.
She tentatively moved her body and discovered that it wasn’t just her hands that were restrained.
Several loops of thin rope were wrapped around her chest, binding Lu Zhiyin to the chair she was sitting on.
Her chest was compressed, causing a dull ache. This was probably why she was having trouble breathing?
The wheelchair was long gone, and so was her phone.
However, in Lu Zhiyin’s current state, even if she had her phone, she wouldn’t be able to call for help.
“…Hoo…hoo…hoo…”
The ropes around her chest were tied too tightly, and Lu Zhiyin gasped for air, breathing deeply.
Her memory was fragmented. She looked around the environment.
There was a large bed, a rather large wardrobe, and a seemingly ordinary lampshade overhead. There were no other furniture.
The small window had curtains drawn, and she didn’t know if it was daytime or nighttime outside.
Since the lights in the room were off, Lu Zhiyin’s vision was hazy, which made her feel uneasy.
Time passed second by second, and her fragmented memories slowly returned. Lu Zhiyin recalled how she had fainted.
The person who attacked her was wearing a leather jacket and jeans, with her hair in a single ponytail. However, things happened too quickly, and Lu Zhiyin couldn’t see the person’s face clearly.
However, unless something unexpected happened, it should be Long Qinxin.
Lu Zhiyin hadn’t made enemies with anyone else, and Qin An, the only other person who might do something to her, wouldn’t do this.
If Qin An really wanted to torment her, she would likely just walk up to her and punch and kick her.
After thinking it over, only Long Qinxin would do something like this. Perhaps it was because she was seen throwing the flowers?
She felt a bit bitter, but she couldn’t not throw the flowers… If she had taken them back, she would have only been scolded by Leng Qing Qiu, and then Leng Qing Qiu would have thrown them away.
Those flowers would not be kept anyway. It was better to throw them away herself than to get scolded for nothing…
Her mood was a little low, but she wasn’t particularly panicked. Lu Zhiyin believed that her life was not in danger, but she was afraid she would have to endure some hardship.
Her mouth felt dry and her stomach ached from hunger. She must have been unconscious for quite some time.
Without going crazy or shouting, Lu Zhiyin just sat quietly.
After a while longer, footsteps could be heard outside the door. As the door opened, a burst of light shone into the room.
After being in the dim environment for a long time, Lu Zhiyin couldn’t help but close her eyes at the sudden light.
She took a few seconds to recover before opening her eyes again. What greeted her was Long Qinxin standing at the doorway.
She was wearing a loose-fitting bathrobe and carrying a cloth bag. Because she was backlit, her figure appeared a little taller, exuding a sense of oppression.
“Ah… classmate Qinxin…”
Lu Zhiyin opened her mouth and called out to Long Qinxin in a daze, looking shocked.
“Where is this? Why am I tied up here? I think I was attacked by a strange person… hiss… my head hurts so much… classmate Qinxin, can you help me untie these ropes?”
She acted a little flustered, as if she really didn’t know why she was here.
Of course, this was all an act.
Her acting skills had indeed improved significantly, and the panic and unease on her face were portrayed vividly.
“This is my home.”
Her voice was somewhat cold. Long Qinxin walked slowly into the room and casually turned on the room light.
Lu Zhiyin’s world became completely bright. She also saw Long Qinxin’s face clearly. Her hair was loose and somewhat messy.
Her green eyes were filled with sorrow, and the corners of her eyes were slightly red, indicating she had been crying.
Long Qinxin closed the door and walked up to Lu Zhiyin, putting down the bag.
“I’m the one who tied you up here, and I’m the one who attacked you.”
Long Qinxin gripped Lu Zhiyin’s chin. Her grip was strong, making Lu Zhiyin uncomfortable.
The young girl tried to shake her head, but it was no use.
Although she was awake, the anesthetic had not completely worn off, and her body was still weak.
“Wh… why…?”
With a shocked expression, Lu Zhiyin looked into Long Qinxin’s eyes.
“Because you’re a liar, you always have been.”
Releasing Lu Zhiyin’s chin, Long Qinxin then cupped Lu Zhiyin’s face with both hands and bit Lu Zhiyin’s lips.
The slight stinging sensation on her lips made Lu Zhiyin’s eyes widen, but she couldn’t react effectively.
“…”
Long Qinxin felt the cold touch of her fingertips. Lu Zhiyin was very thin, and her face had little flesh, so her skin wasn’t particularly pleasant to the touch. However, Long Qinxin was reluctant to let go.
She bit Lu Zhiyin’s lower lip until it bled and gently licked the rusty-tasting liquid.
After a long while, Long Qinxin reluctantly let her go.
“Why did you throw away the thing I gave you?”
Licking her lips with lingering desire, Lu Zhiyin’s blood made Long Qinxin’s heart pound.
Her blood entering her own body made Long Qinxin feel, only at this moment, that Lu Zhiyin would not leave her.
She looked at Lu Zhiyin’s blood-stained lower lip, placed her hands on Lu Zhiyin’s shoulders, and squeezed them tightly.
“Ugh… Because… because I couldn’t take the flowers back…”
Lu Zhiyin’s answer made Long Qinxin fall silent for a moment.
In fact, after bringing Lu Zhiyin home, Long Qinxin had some idea of her difficulties, but she just couldn’t forgive her, and she didn’t want to let go.
“…Hmph… In any case, you’ll lie to me again sooner or later…”
Abruptly changing the subject, Long Qinxin hugged Lu Zhiyin.
She buried her head in Lu Zhiyin’s neck, repeatedly sniffing the faint fragrance on the girl.
Her consciousness gradually became muddled.
“I won’t let you leave me again.”
“…”
Listening to Long Qinxin’s words and feeling her breath on her neck, Lu Zhiyin remained silent.
She didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
“Do you mean you’re going to imprison me?”
She managed to calm herself down.
“Yes, that’s what I mean.”
Long Qinxin released Lu Zhiyin and sat down on the soft large bed behind her.
She hadn’t yet found a sufficiently secluded place to keep Lu Zhiyin, so she chose to temporarily lock Lu Zhiyin in her apartment.
She wasn’t worried about Lu Zhiyin asking others for help; she wouldn’t give Lu Zhiyin that opportunity.
“…Ha… Don’t joke, classmate Qinxin… This isn’t funny at all…”
Lu Zhiyin didn’t want to be imprisoned; she still had many things to do…
“I’m not joking.”
Long Qinxin’s voice was firmer than ever.
