northernbook Chapter 189 How could it be so fast?
Chapter 189 How could it be so fast?
Still not satisfied, he picked up a leather whip from the side, swung it in the air making a "whoosh" sound, and then lashed it hard across Lin Yuyan's body.
Lin Yuyan groaned in pain, her body twisting and turning, sweat and tears mingling and soaking her hair and clothes.
"This is just the beginning. I will make you pay double for everything you did to my mother!"
Fu Xingze gritted his teeth as he spoke, the leather whip in his hand striking Lin Yuyan again and again, each strike leaving a shocking bloody welt.
He brought over a basin of cold water and poured it on Lin Yuyan's wound without hesitation. The icy water stung the wound, and Lin Yuyan let out a miserable scream.
Fu Xingze burst into wild laughter, "How's that? Painful, isn't it? This is your fate!"
Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside, startling Fu Xingze, who felt a sense of foreboding wash over him.
He rushed to the door and peered through the crack, only to see a group of people walking towards him.
Fu Xingze's face turned deathly pale instantly, and his eyes were filled with panic.
"How could it be so fast? How did he find this place?"
Fu Xingze muttered to himself, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably.
They were heading straight for the basement.
Fu Xingze suddenly rushed towards Lin Yuyan, and before anyone could react, he pulled her in front of him and pulled out a small knife he had prepared beforehand, holding it to her neck.
Lin Yuyan's eyes widened in horror, and just as she was about to scream, Fu Xingze whispered a warning.
"Don't make a sound, or I'll attack right now!"
At this moment, Fu Xingze's hair was slightly messy, the veins on his forehead were bulging, and his eyes were full of desperate madness.
Fu Xingze shouted at the people around him, "Don't come any closer! I want to see my father. Make him come alone, or I won't be polite!"
His voice trembled slightly, his hand gripped the knife tightly, and his trembling arm betrayed his inner tension and fear. Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his eyes revealed madness.
Soon, Fu Xiuheng received the news and rushed over.
Seeing the scene before him, he felt a sharp pain in his heart.
Fu Xingze stood in the center of the basement, holding Lin Yuyan hostage, while everyone around them watched them nervously.
"Xingze, what are you doing? Let her go!"
Fu Xiuheng called out anxiously, stretching out his hands in an attempt to calm his son.
His eyes were filled with shock, and he unconsciously took a small step forward, but dared not get too close, for fear of provoking Fu Xingze.
Fu Xiuheng's heart was like a sea swept by a storm, with turbulent waves crashing against it.
He never imagined that his son would do something so extreme.
Fu Xingze became even more agitated upon seeing his father appear.
"Dad, why did you come to me? Have you ever thought about how Mom feels? Actually, you hate this woman just like me, right? I'll kill her for you. If you kill her, you can get back together with Mom!"
His voice was choked with sobs, and his eyes were full of grievance.
Tears welled up in his eyes and slid down his cheeks. His lips trembled slightly, and his body swayed with emotion, but the knife in his hand remained firmly pressed against Lin Yuyan's neck.
Fu Xiuheng frowned, his heart filled with turmoil.
With that one strike, Fu Xingze had no way to turn back.
"Xingze, there are many things you don't understand. Let her go first, and we can talk this out."
He tried to keep his voice calm, but his heart was churning like a stormy sea.
Looking at his son's out-of-control state, he was filled with remorse. He shouldn't have left Fu Xingze alone in Yuncheng.
"No! You must give me an explanation today, or I won't let her go!"
Fu Xingze tightened his grip, and a shallow bloodstain instantly appeared on Lin Yuyan's neck.
"Tell me, do you still want to get back together with Mom or not? Just say the word, and I'll kill her right now!"
Lin Yuyan was so frightened that her face turned pale, her body trembled uncontrollably, and her eyes were filled with despair, yet she dared not utter a sound.
Fu Xiuheng's heart tightened. He knew that his son had lost his mind and he had to deal with him carefully.
"Xingze, what you're doing is illegal, do you know that?"
His brows furrowed even more, and his eyes revealed a hint of authority and seriousness as he tried to calm his son down.
"Breaking the law? What about her? She destroyed our family, shouldn't she be punished?"
Fu Xingze roared angrily, his eyes burning with rage.
His breathing became rapid, his chest heaved violently, and he looked like a wounded little wild animal letting out a final roar in despair.
The father and son remained locked in a stalemate, the air around them seemingly frozen.
"Xingze, Dad knows he was wrong. Dad will handle everything. Put down the knife first, don't let yourself regret it for the rest of your life."
Fu Xiuheng's voice was filled with exhaustion and helplessness, but he tried his best to make his eyes look kind, attempting to awaken his son's conscience.
A flicker of hesitation crossed Fu Xingze's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anger.
"No, I will never trust you again! You have to make a choice today: Mom or her!"
His eyes were full of provocation as he stared intently at Fu Xiuheng.
Fu Xiuheng was caught in a dilemma. He looked at the knife in his son's hand, his heart filled with fear, afraid that his son would do something irreversible in a moment of impulse.
Just then, Lu An quietly circled around behind Fu Xingze, and taking advantage of his unpreparedness, rushed forward, grabbed his wrist, and twisted it forcefully.
The knife in Fu Xingze's hand fell to the ground with a clang, and he was subdued by his assistant.
Fu Xingze struggled, his eyes filled with resentment and anger, and he shouted loudly.
"Dad, why are you doing this to me?"
Fu Xiuheng breathed a sigh of relief, but looking at his restrained son, he felt no relief at all.
He knew that neither he nor Fu Xingze could ever go back to the way things were before.
The sudden shock made Fu Xiuheng dizzy, and then his body went limp.
Amid Lu An's exclamation, Fu Xiuheng almost uncontrollably closed his eyes and completely fainted.
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Lin Qingran stood guard by Lingdang's bedside, looking at her with a worried expression.
Although Lingdang's condition has stabilized now, she still occasionally experiences abdominal pain and vomiting, which always worries Lin Qingran.
Lingdang was receiving an IV drip, her little face still showing a sickly pallor, but she tried her best to force a sweet smile to reassure her mother.
"Mom, it doesn't hurt anymore, why don't you go to work?"
Lin Qingran sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes full of tenderness and affection. She gently stroked Lingdang's forehead and smoothed out a few strands of messy hair.