He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

Song Zhi's eyes darted around, unsure of what to say to Fu Lu.

She said she had suffered from severe depression.

Will he be scared if I tell him?

Or perhaps they're tired of leaving again?

She lowered her head and remained silent, her thoughts a jumbled mess.

Should I really tell him all this?

Song Zhi lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, not daring to speak, and only shook her head slightly.

Seeing her like this, Fu Lu understood a bit; the child must have gotten herself into a dead end again and couldn't get out.

He sighed helplessly and gently comforted her, "Kid, I didn't mean to blame you. Don't overthink it."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhi quickly raised her head and whispered in a slightly aggrieved, childlike voice, "I won't cry!"

Fu Lu smiled indulgently and reminded him again, "Alright, go back now, it's very cold outside."

Song Zhi nodded obediently and replied, "Okay, I'll head back now. Be careful on your way."

After saying that, she turned around and prepared to leave.

However, she had only taken a few steps when she suddenly stopped and turned to look at the roadside.

Their eyes met.

Fu Lu's car hadn't left yet.

Song Zhi felt a strange itch in her heart. She hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but speak, her voice so soft it was like a mosquito's hum: "Ninth Brother, actually... I'm really quite happy."

Upon hearing the long-lost "Ninth Brother," Fu Lu's heart stirred, and he could no longer suppress the smile that slowly rose from the corners of his mouth.

He pretended not to hear clearly, looking at his child with a smug expression, and teased her, "What did you just say? Can you speak louder?"

Song Zhi's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple.

She stomped her foot playfully and said in a coquettish voice, "Hmph, fine if you didn't hear me, I'm going upstairs, goodbye!"

After saying that, she didn't give Fu Lu a chance to speak and turned to run towards the building entrance.

However, just as she was waiting for the elevator, a figure suddenly darted out of the hallway.

Before Song Zhi could even see who it was, a large hand suddenly grabbed her wrist. Song Zhi instinctively struggled and let out a terrified scream.

"Don't scream."

The familiar voice reached Song Zhi's ears, and her previously tense body unconsciously relaxed.

Song Zhi looked closely and saw that it was Pei Jinnian.

This lunatic, coming here to ambush her in the middle of the night, what a psychopath!

Song Zhi cursed inwardly, then forcefully shook off Pei Jinnian's hand, took two steps back, and asked warily, "What are you doing here?"

Pei Jinnian's face was frighteningly gloomy. He gritted his teeth and asked, "And who is that man?"

He had noticed it the moment Song Zhi got out of the car.

The man who brought her back was not Qin Zheng.

Pei Jinnian felt like strangling Song Zhi whenever he thought about her hooking up with another man.

Why can't she be a little more obedient? She always has to flirt with other men and make me angry.

Looking into Pei Jinnian's bloodshot eyes, Song Zhi felt a chill run down her spine. Not wanting to cause trouble with Pei Jinnian so late at night, she walked past her and entered the elevator next to her.

Before she could press the floor button, a long, strong hand suddenly reached out and blocked the elevator doors from closing.

Song Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Pei Jinnian warily without saying a word.

Time ticked by, and then the elevator alarm sounded.

Song Zhi finally couldn't help but ask, "Pei Jinnian, what exactly do you want to do?"

Pei Jinnian did not answer, but stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the 19th floor.

Upon seeing this, Song Zhi froze.

Fear and surprise instantly overwhelmed her; she stared wide-eyed at the man before her in disbelief.

Pei Jinnian not only knew that he lived here, but also knew his floor.

When exactly did this man begin investigating him?

Instantly, a deep sense of lingering fear welled up in my heart.

Her heart pounded faster and faster, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead without her noticing.

Song Zhi's hands, hanging by her sides, tightened and loosened, then she reached out to press a random floor number, trying to escape this madman.

However, Pei Jinnian seemed to have already seen through her thoughts and quickly stepped in to stop her.

His eyes were full of warning, silently telling her not to think she could escape easily.

Song Zhi had no choice but to withdraw her hand, and said helplessly, "Pei Jinnian, what exactly do you want to do?"

Pei Jinnian remained silent.

A few seconds later, the elevator came to a smooth stop and the doors slowly opened.

Pei Jinnian stepped out of the elevator without looking back. Seeing Song Zhi still standing there, he turned around and said coldly, "What? You're not planning to come out?"

Song Zhi gritted her teeth and had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow behind out of the elevator.

Taking advantage of Pei Jinnian's inattention, Song Zhi darted around and quickly turned to run towards the emergency exit.

However, she had only just run to the stairwell when Pei Jinnian caught up with her like a ghost.

Before Song Zhi could even react, he had already slammed her against the cold wall of the stairwell.

Song Zhi was completely unprepared for this scene and instinctively let out a scream.

The scream caused the motion-activated lights to turn on instantly, illuminating the entire stairwell.

Pei Jinnian braced himself firmly on either side of Song Zhi's body with both hands, a hint of scarlet rising at the corners of his eyes.

With each breath he took, a strong, pungent smell of alcohol emanated from him.

He said softly, his voice slightly dazed, "Song Zhi, I'm sick."

As they spoke, Pei Jinnian slowly moved his head closer to Song Zhi.

Song Zhi turned her head in a panic to avoid it.

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"It is none of my business."

She gritted her teeth and tried to make her voice sound calm.

Her hands, hanging at her sides, gripped the gift box bag tightly, as if it were her only support.

Upon hearing this, Pei Jinnian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

"Ha...it's alright? How dare you say it's alright?"

His eyes turned cold instantly.

The next second, his hand gripped Song Zhi's neck and gently caressed it.

The strange sensation sent shivers down Song Zhi's spine, and a chill ran through her.

What exactly is this madman trying to do?

She instinctively shrank her neck, trying to avoid this creepy contact.

However, Pei Jinnian refused to give up. His hand moved down her neck, caressing the skin on the back of her neck again and again.

"Are you still angry with me? All those things that happened before were my fault, and I apologize to you. You know I have a bad temper, but I will try my best to change."

Song Zhi stared at the man in front of her with a look of astonishment.

Seeing that she remained unmoved, Pei Jinnian continued, "So, Zhizhi, let's make up. Let's not continue this cold war, okay?"

reconcile?

When Song Zhi heard those two words, she couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise.

This was the first time Pei Jinnian had put aside his arrogant attitude and taken the initiative to make peace with him.

But things could never go back to how they were.

Song Zhi pushed him away forcefully, saying coldly, "Let go of me!"