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Imperial City Hotel.

In the dimly lit night, his vision was blurred and intoxicated, and the burning desire within him made it difficult to clearly see her face. He could faintly hear her gasps and whispers.

"Save me... save me..."

Through his hazy gaze, he met her pleading eyes, filled with innocent tears. His eyes trembled, and he softly murmured, "Xia Xia..."

Lost in his thoughts, the girl's hand had already reached his clothes. With her movements, the suppressed desire within him uncontrollably surged.

He pulled the girl onto the bed and pressed her down.

"Mmm..."

Nian Xunxia let out a muffled groan, and the man felt even more tempted.

As the pain, akin to being hit by a car, struck, Nian Xunxia's consciousness seemed to return. The intense movements made her frown in pain, and she instinctively bit his left shoulder hard.

"Hmm~" The man let out a pained groan, and his actions became even more vigorous.

"Let me go..." Nian Xunxia's voice sounded as if she was about to cry.

"It's too late." The man's voice was calm, and his movements changed from rough to gentle.

Several hours later, Nian Xunxia, who had fainted, regained her senses completely. When she remembered what had happened the previous night, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.

She turned her head and glanced at the man sleeping with his back turned beside her. Quietly, she got out of bed, picked up her clothes from the floor, and carefully dressed herself before leaving the room.

Last night, Yang Chuxia, who was competing with her for the qualification to participate in the "Campus Fashion Design Competition," invited her out for a meal, suggesting that their relationship shouldn't be affected by the competition.

Yang Chuxia was the daughter of the Yang family, who sponsored her education. She usually looked down on her, and if Yang's mother treated her a little better, Yang Chuxia would secretly bully her.

She didn't expect Yang Chuxia to invite her out for a meal, seemingly wanting to reconcile. She readily agreed.

Little did she know, Yang Chuxia had actually drugged her drink, intending to take nude photos of her and ruin her reputation, just to prevent her from participating in the fashion design competition!

The drugs took effect, and Yang Chuxia's accomplices caught her. She desperately tried to escape but ultimately fell into the hands of an unknown man.

Having lost her parents at a young age, her innocence was also violated by someone.

Thinking of this, tears streamed down her face.

She had lost everything...

Stepping out of the hotel, Nian Xunxia hailed a taxi and headed straight to the Yang family's residence. Despite the Yang family's kindness towards her, she wouldn't let Yang Chuxia get away with such a malicious act!

Not long after the taxi left the hotel, the person on the bed opened their eyes.

Si Jincheng covered his throbbing temples due to a hangover and suddenly realized something. He turned his head to the other side of the bed, only to find it empty.

She ran away?

A faint hint of indifference creased his forehead imperceptibly. He got up and reached for his phone on the bedside table, dialing a number.

Soon, someone knocked on the door and entered, delivering a brand new set of designer clothes.

When he emerged from the bathroom, his cold gaze fell upon his assistant waiting in the lobby. He pursed his thin lips and asked, "Who was the woman last night?"

"Mr. Si, the hotel's surveillance was tampered with last night. It's still under repair, and we haven't identified who entered your room."

Si Jincheng's icy gaze narrowed slightly, his displeasure evident in his brows.

"Continue investigating!"

Last night, all he wanted was a room to rest after getting drunk, but someone barged in, climbed onto his bed, and dared to escape before he could even see who it was. Quite audacious.

Recalling the appearance of the girl from last night, it was blurry, but for some reason, he had a faint feeling that she was the girl he had been searching for all along.

A stirring began deep within his heart.

Was it her?

Glancing at the crimson stain on the bedsheet, his mood couldn't help but brighten.

Eighteen years ago, she had pulled him out of the darkness, and now, eighteen years later, she had climbed on top of him.

This time, he would firmly hold onto her and never let her escape again!

Upon entering the Yang family's estate, Nian Xunxia hurriedly made her way to Yang Chuxia's room.

Yang Chuxia was happily humming a song while sketching the design for the upcoming competition.

"Why did you treat me like this, Yang Chuxia?!" Nian Xunxia's eyes turned red, and anger flickered in her gaze.

All these years of enduring mistreatment from the Yang family had only increased the pressure from Yang Chuxia. And now, she had even tarnished Nian Xunxia's innocence!

Startled by Nian Xunxia's sudden intrusion, Yang Chuxia's pen slipped, and a hint of evasion flashed in her eyes. "Nian Xunxia, what have I done to you?"

"You drugged my drink last night, don't think I don't know! It was just a spot in the competition, was it necessary to be so malicious?" Nian Xunxia pointed at her own nose, questioning with a mix of anger and grievance in her voice.

"You're just a beggar saved by the Yang family's charity. You're not even worthy of shining my shoes. Whatever I do to you, you should just obediently accept it." Yang Chuxia sneered, a contemptuous smile curling up at the corner of her mouth, completely disregarding Nian Xunxia.

"I will inform Madam Yang about this. The Yang family has indeed been kind to me, and I will work hard to repay them in the future. But I won't allow you to trample on me!" Nian Xunxia clenched her hands tightly by her side, a surge of anger building up in her chest. Her anger caused her body to tremble, and her cheeks flushed unusually.

Her eyes filled with fury as she glared at Yang Chuxia.

"Go ahead and tell her. I'd like to see whose side my mom will take." Yang Chuxia smirked, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and then she averted her gaze, dismissing Nian Xunxia.

Nian Xunxia bit her lip, forcing herself to hold back the tears in her eyes in front of her enemy.

Yang Chuxia was the beloved daughter of the Yang family, while she was just an orphan supported by them. How could she compare her position in Madam Yang's heart to Yang Chuxia's?

Just because she was poor and didn't have the same fortunate fate of being born into a wealthy and influential family like Yang Chuxia, did that give Yang Chuxia the right to do whatever she pleased to her?

She refused to accept this injustice! She didn't want to suffer in vain!

"Fine, I'll go tell Madam Yang right now!" Just as Nian Xunxia was leaving Yang Chuxia's room, she ran into Butler Liu, who had a kind smile on his face. "Xunxia, you're here. Perfect timing, Madam wants to discuss something with you. Come with me."

She hadn't had a good time in the orphanage. It was the Yang family who had been supporting her education. Whenever she had a break, she would come to the Yang family to work and repay their kindness. Uncle Liu didn't find it strange to see her at the Yang family.

She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, clenched her fists, and a firm determination flashed in her eyes. "Good, I also have something to discuss with Madam!"

After Uncle Liu brought Nian Xunxia to the living room, he left. Nian Xunxia stood not far from the sofa, lowered her head, and glanced at the elegant and noble woman sitting on the sofa. She bit her lip and said, "Madam, I have something..."

Sun Lan raised her head, a hint of a smile appearing on her cold and stern face, and she beckoned to Nian Xunxia. "Xunxia, come and sit."

Nian Xunxia furrowed her brows. Sun Lan had always treated her well, but she had never been this enthusiastic before.

Could it be that she knew what Yang Chuxia had done to her?

But her reaction...

She walked over in a daze and stood in front of Sun Lan, not daring to cross the line. "Madam, what can I do for you?"

Sun Lan glanced at her fair face and got straight to the point. "The Yang family has treated you well all these years, right? Now the Yang family needs your help with a difficult matter. Are you willing or not?"

Nian Xunxia slightly raised her eyes and met Sun Lan's gaze.

The Yang family was a prestigious noble family in Yun City. What could they possibly need her help with?

"Madam, please go ahead." Her attitude remained humble and respectful.

She owed her current life to the Yang family. If the Yang family needed her, she had no reason to refuse.

"I want you to marry Young Master Si Jincheng from the Si family as a substitute for Xia Xia." Sun Lan's voice was calm, but it carried an urgency that made it impossible for Nian Xunxia to resist.

"Marry?" Nian Xunxia seemed to have heard something unbelievable and was dumbfounded.

Last night, she had just been framed by Yang Chuxia and lost her innocence. This morning, Madam Yang said something so unbelievable.

Did they think she was easy to bully?

"Yes." Sun Lan nodded. "I know that your close friend has leukemia and urgently needs money for treatment. As long as you agree to be a substitute bride, the remaining medical expenses will be covered by the Yang family, and the kindness the Yang family has shown you over the years will be considered repaid. We will never use this as leverage again."

She never entered a battle unprepared. She had already thought about how to persuade Nian Xunxia when she brought up this matter.

Nian Xunxia had heard rumors about Si Jincheng. The girls who married into his family didn't remain widows for long.

The little child Madam Yang mentioned was not her own younger brother, but he was more important to her than her own brother.

She lost both of her parents at a young age and was sent to Sunshine Academy. She was introverted and didn't have many children to play with, only her younger brother dared to get close to her and would save the delicious food for her.

Her brother was born with congenital leukemia and had yet to find a matching bone marrow donor. He could only rely on imported medication to prolong his life.

If she didn't have the money to treat her brother's illness, his life might end at the age of 10. How could she bear it?

After a long silence, she looked up at Sun Lan again, her tear-filled eyes filled with determination, as if she had made a great decision. "Alright, I promise you."

"After this is done, please fulfill our agreement."

Once she repaid the Yang family's favor, she would make Yang Chuxia pay for what she had done to her!

Upon Nian Xunxia's hesitant consent, Sun Lan let out a sigh of relief, a subtle smile gracing her lips. "Certainly, as the matriarch of the Yang family, there is no need for me to deceive a young girl like you."

Persecuting another girl for the sake of her daughter was never her intention. However, witnessing her daughter's heart-wrenching tears, how could she, as a mother, not feel distressed?

Sun Lan wasted no time. Once they reached an agreement, she promptly arranged for Nian Xunxia to be sent to the Si family.

As soon as Si Jincheng set foot into the Si family villa, Uncle Liu informed him that the young mistress was waiting in his room. His expression immediately darkened.

The Yang family was currently facing a crisis and desperately needed the support of the Si family, which explained their eagerness to form a marital alliance.

Earlier, he had received a call from his grandmother, informing him that she had taken the initiative to obtain their marriage certificate. He rushed home, only to find that the woman had shamelessly climbed into his bed!

The sound of the door being pushed open abruptly caught Nian Xunxia's attention, making her feel nervous. She stood up and quickly assessed the person who entered.

He was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, which perfectly accentuated his figure. His handsome and three-dimensional facial features seemed like a work of art, carefully sculpted by a creator, emitting an exquisite and beautiful aura.

His black eyes resembled the most sparkling stars in the night sky, irresistibly captivating people's souls.

In just a few moments, Nian Xunxia was captivated by his unique temperament and stunning appearance.

Throughout her life, she had never seen such an attractive man!

After a moment, she ventured a guess, "Are you Si Jincheng?"

Judging from Si Jincheng's appearance, he didn't seem as critically ill as the rumors suggested, on the verge of death at any moment.

Si Jincheng's eyes slightly narrowed, a cold aura spreading throughout his body.

While Nian Xunxia was sizing him up, he was also assessing her. She had a pure appearance, but couldn't hide her audacity!

"I already have someone I like. If you have any sense, you'll voluntarily withdraw from this loveless marriage."

His lips slightly parted, each word he uttered laced with frost, piercing Nian Xunxia coldly.

If it weren't for his grandmother's deathbed plea, he wouldn't have agreed to this arranged marriage. Now that he had found his Xia Xia, he had even less interest in that woman.

She shamelessly climbed into his bed as soon as she arrived. What a shameless woman!

He didn't want to be bound in this marriage. If he could force this woman to initiate a divorce, he would gladly give her a generous compensation.

Nian Xunxia was originally worried that Si Jincheng would recognize that she wasn't Yang Chuxia and do something drastic. Unexpectedly, he directly uttered these words.

It seemed that Si Jincheng also didn't want this loveless marriage.

If possible, she really wanted to divorce immediately. However, she had promised the Yang family that she had to wait until the funds from the Si family were handed over to the Yang family and until Yang Chuxia got married before she could leave the Si family. Otherwise, it would be considered a breach of the agreement.

Not only would her brother's medical expenses be gone, but she would also be severely punished by the Yang family, never being able to live well in Yun City again.

"I won't leave." She suddenly blurted out, "Since I've married you, I am your wife, a member of the Si family."

Hearing the sound, Si Jincheng was filled with anger. His sinister and terrifying aura was like a wolf in the forest, and his pitch-black eyes coldly stared at Nian Xunxia.

Someone actually dared to defy him?

"Aren't you afraid of death?" He sneered.

"I am," Nian Xunxia's heart was half scared by Si Jincheng's presence, but she didn't dare to show any fear. She straightened her neck and truthfully said, "But there are things that need to be protected more than just staying alive."

When she earned enough money one day, she would take her younger brother away from this troublesome place, regardless of the Yang or Si family.

"Heh," Si Jincheng didn't expect to encounter a woman who wasn't afraid of him. "I want to see how long you can hold on."

"No matter how you treat me, I won't leave the Si family."

Nian Xunxia emphasized, not sure if she was encouraging herself or trying to convince Si Jincheng.

Her heart was pounding like a frightened deer, wanting to jump out of her chest in the next second.

This man was more terrifying than anyone she had ever encountered!

Si Jincheng glanced deeply at Nian Xunxia, his lips curling up with a hint of arrogant mockery. "Ignorant."

With that, he walked out of the bedroom with long strides, and the sound of the door slamming startled Nian Xunxia's nerves once again.

It was only a minute after he left that Nian Xunxia regained her senses, sitting dumbfounded on the bed, panting heavily.

The air still carried Si Jincheng's presence, faintly familiar, as if she had smelled it somewhere before...

Something flashed through her mind, but she couldn't grasp it no matter how hard she tried.

Nian Xunxia frowned, suspecting that she had been mentally exhausted due to recent events. Si Jincheng, a person from a different social class, couldn't possibly have any connection with her.

Except for the night they got married, they hadn't seen each other again in the following month.

After leaving the Yang family, she needed to find a new internship. She was currently in her senior year, with only one more year until graduation.

Due to the series of events that had happened recently, she wasn't able to represent her school in the fashion design competition, and the spot ultimately went to Yang Chuxia.

Without any experience, it was difficult for her to find a satisfactory job, as if there was a force obstructing her from finding work.

For a whole month, she could only work as a sketch artist in the black market, earning money that was far from enough to cover her younger brother's future medical expenses.

Not to mention leaving the Yang family and joining the Si family.

Just when she was worried about how to earn more money, the bedroom door was rudely pushed open.

And in came a familiar yet unfamiliar figure of a man.

Si Jincheng, her husband whom she hadn't seen in a month, stood before her. She watched him cautiously with her round, watery eyes, afraid that he would behave inappropriately.

A look of disgust flashed in Si Jincheng's eyes as he caught sight of Nian Xunxia. Without uttering a word, he took his pajamas and headed to the bathroom.

If it hadn't been for his grandmother hearing that he hadn't come home for a month and forcing him to return, he wouldn't have wanted to come back to this house or see that woman at all!

"Bang!"

The bathroom door slammed shut, creating a deafening sound that made Nian Xunxia's nerves tense up.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Someone knocked on their bedroom door.

Nian Xunxia took a deep breath and got up to open the door, only to find the housekeeper smiling kindly. "Madam, the chef is starting to prepare dinner tonight. Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

During this period, she had mostly been staying at school or looking for a job outside. This was also the second time she had returned to this house.

She was about to start her internship and had no excuse to stay at school anymore.

She hesitated for a moment and shook her head. "I can eat anything."

"Alright, please rest for now. I'll come and call you and the young master down for dinner later," the housekeeper said politely and went downstairs.

Nian Xunxia pursed her lips and opened an art book to read.

After a while, the man emerged from the bathroom, emitting a masculine aura. Nian Xunxia found it difficult to concentrate, and her whole body became tense.

Ever since that night a month ago when she inexplicably had intimate relations with a stranger, she had become especially afraid of being alone with unfamiliar men in a closed space.

Even if this man was her nominal husband.

"Did you tell Grandma?" a harsh voice came from behind. Nian Xunxia could hear the restrained coldness in his tone.

"Tell?" She turned her head in confusion to look at him.

"Don't pretend to be ignorant!" Si Jincheng took a step forward, arrogantly looking down at the woman sitting on the sofa chair. "Do you think you can be the proper madam of the Si family just by forcing me to come back? Dream on! One day, I will kick you out of the Si family!"

If it hadn't been for this woman telling, how would Grandma have known that he hadn't come home for so long?

Nian Xunxia was confused, blinking her eyes. Her eyelashes fluttered with her movements, making her look like a cute little elf.

Si Jincheng was momentarily stunned.

His girl seemed to have a pair of big, elf-like eyes, cute and cunning like a cat.

The scene in front of him seemed to overlap with the image from that night, when the woman beneath him begged for mercy, staring at him pitifully.

"No matter how you treat me, I will not leave the Si family," Nian Xunxia's voice was soft yet full of resilience.

Si Jincheng was brought back from his wandering thoughts by her words and sneered, "No tears until you see the coffin."

Despite her resistance, she still showed a determination to never leave, even if it meant dying.

To welcome or reject?

Suddenly, a wicked curiosity arose in his eyes. "Since you want to be my wife so badly, then fulfill the duties of a wife!"

Before Nian Xunxia could understand the meaning behind his words, he forcefully grabbed her hand and threw her onto the bed.

"Ah!"

Nian Xunxia fell, and her back ached. Just as she was about to get up, a heavy pressure pushed her down.

The scent of shower gel filled the air, mixed with a strong masculine aroma. Every hair on her body stood up as she stared at him with a vigilant and wary gaze.

"What are you doing? Let go of me!"

She struggled, her body tense with fear.

Sijin Cheng pressed down, his face just centimeters away from hers, his voice seductive. "We are legally married now. What's wrong with fulfilling our marital duties?"

Nian Xunxia was scared, her lips turning pale, her eyes becoming moist. "Let go of me!"

The memories of that night flooded her mind, causing her stomach to churn with fear.

And the strong scent on him triggered her senses, making her feel like she had smelled it before, but the tense atmosphere in front of her prevented her from thinking further.

"I've encountered many women who resist while secretly desiring it, but you are the first to resist so fiercely. It truly intrigues me. Have you practiced this many times?"

His voice sounded like a devil from hell, and his deep, alluring eyes mocked her.

Hearing him compare her to a woman who wanted to seduce him, Nian Xunxia felt embarrassed and weakly defended herself. "I didn't... Let go of me..."

"If you shed a few more tears, I will feel even more sorry for you." He said chilling words that sent shivers down her spine. "Next time, if you want to entice me, remember to dress more provocatively. That's called... spicing things up between husband and wife, right?"

"Sijin Cheng!" Hearing his perverse words, her pent-up frustration burst out. "You've gone too far!"

"Gone too far? I haven't even started tormenting you yet."

Sijin Cheng's lips curled into a cold sneer, and he leaned down to silence her with a kiss.

The woman beneath him struggled even harder, and he grabbed her chin, locking eyes with her.

"You forced Grandma to bring me back, just to fulfill your own desires, right? And now you're rejecting me?"

Anger flickered in his eyes, his voice as cold as the winter wind in December, chilling to the bone.

Nian Xunxia felt her chin ache, as if it would dislocate in the next second.

Her eyebrows furrowed deeply, tears silently streaming down her face. She weakly opened her mouth and explained, "It wasn't me, I didn't..."

"Hmph." Sijin Cheng couldn't be bothered to listen to her explanation. He leaned down, accurately capturing those red lips.

He wanted to see how long this woman could endure!

If she could just ask for a divorce directly, he would be willing to let her go!

After touching those soft lips, a familiar sensation washed over him.

It was exactly like the girl from a month ago!

Was it just his imagination?

Just as he was lost in thought, Nian Xunxia seized the opportunity and pushed him away, vigorously wiping her mouth as if it had been contaminated by something disgusting, making her feel nauseous.

She tried to get up and go to the bathroom, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't push Sijin Cheng away.

Sijin Cheng was infuriated by her disgusted expression, and in a fit of anger, he kissed her again. This time, it was not a light peck, but a deeper kiss, with his tongue forcefully invading her territory.

Nian Xunxia, fueled by an unknown strength, struggled desperately. His clothes slipped off his shoulders as she tugged at them.

Her gaze suddenly fixed on his left shoulder, where there seemed to be a wound.

Her mind flashed back to that night, when she had bitten that man hard. When she woke up the next day, her mouth still had a lingering taste of blood. It seemed like she had inflicted a serious injury, one that would surely leave a scar under normal circumstances.

A sudden thought struck her, and she fought her way out of his restraining grip, placing her hand on his shoulder.

She needed to see clearly if it was a bite mark!