Rebirth with a Space to Counterattack and Abuse the Scumbag

"Want to break the contract? Sure, but you must provide me with a drop of your heart's blood every day!" The sharp voice carried a hint of mockery, as if it were laughing at my overestimation of my abilities.

Heart blood?

I felt dizzy; this demand is too much!

Every day, I pour my heart's blood into this; how can my body possibly withstand this in the long run?

The image of my pale and weak self in a sickbed from my past life flashed before my eyes. My heart clenched, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

No, I can't panic!

Having been given a second chance at life, I absolutely cannot repeat the same mistakes!

Gong Lin noticed my unusual behavior and held my hand tightly with concern. His palm was warm and dry, giving me a sense of strength.

"What does it want?" he asked in a low voice, a hint of tension barely perceptible in his tone.

I bit my lip and told him what the mysterious creature wanted.

Gong Lin's expression also turned serious. "Heart's blood... the price is too high."

More importantly, my partner, Mr. Wang, has high hopes for me. If this contract causes the project to fail, how can I explain it to him?

I could almost see the disappointment in Mr. Wang's eyes and hear his reproachful voice. My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and I could hardly breathe.

I was caught in a dilemma: on one hand, the demanding requirements of the mysterious creature, and on the other hand, the trust and expectations of my partner.

what should I do?

If I satisfy the mysterious creature's demands, my body will be unable to handle it, and my career will be affected; if I don't, I'm afraid it will drain my energy, leaving me weak again.

I closed my eyes tightly, trying to stay awake.

I must find a way to satisfy the mysterious creature's demands, save my career, and most importantly, save my life!

"Knock knock knock," a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.

Gong Lin got up to open the door, and a familiar voice came from outside, "President Miao, President Wang would like to talk to you about the project progress."

Mr. Wang?

Why would he suddenly come to visit?

My heart sank. Had he already noticed something?

I quickly got up, ignoring the greedy, mysterious creature, and hurried to the living room.

Mr. Wang sat upright, his face somewhat gloomy. When he saw me come out, he forced a smile. "Mr. Miao, what have you been busy with lately? I heard you haven't been feeling well. Has the project been delayed?"

Although his tone was polite, I could still detect a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt.

My heart pounded with even more unease, and I was about to explain when Gong Lin spoke first.

“Mr. Wang, Qingqing has indeed been working quite hard lately, but she has been very dedicated to the project. However, we have recently discovered a new business opportunity that might be helpful for your new project.”

Gong Lin's sudden change of tone immediately attracted President Wang's attention.

I looked at him in surprise. When did he find out about Mr. Wang's new project?

"Oh? What business opportunity?" asked Mr. Wang.

Gong Lin walked over to President Wang and whispered a few words to him.

I could only vaguely hear words like "technical cooperation" and "resource sharing," but Mr. Wang's expression gradually softened, and he even smiled.

"If it can really be as Mr. Gong says, that would be wonderful! President Miao, it seems you have a lot of guts and can seize opportunities at crucial moments." President Wang's attitude made a complete 180-degree turn, and his tone became enthusiastic.

I was completely baffled and had no idea what had happened. What exactly did Gong Lin say to President Wang?

After seeing Mr. Wang off, I eagerly grabbed Gong Lin and asked, "What exactly did you say to Mr. Wang? Why did he suddenly become so easy to talk to?"

Gong Lin smiled and ruffled my hair. "I just told him that we have more advanced technology and more abundant resources, which can help him complete the new project faster."

"But do we really have these..." I hesitated.

"Of course." — Gong Lin

Looking at his confident smile, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

He always gives me support and strength at crucial moments, making me feel incredibly at ease.

"Thank you, Gong Lin." I couldn't help but hug him, feeling his warm embrace.

"Silly girl, do we need to say thank you to each other?" Gong Lin gently patted my back, her tone tender.

I looked up into his deep eyes, and a hint of ambiguity rose in my heart.

After going through so many difficulties, I realized that he had always been by my side, silently protecting me.

His wisdom, decisiveness, and sense of responsibility fascinate me deeply.

Gong Lin lowered his head and slowly approached me, his breathing gradually becoming rapid.

I closed my eyes, anticipating his kiss.

"Qingqing, you..." He hesitated, as if he had something difficult to say.

Just then, a sharp voice suddenly rang in my mind, "Where is my heart's blood? You promised me!"

That shrill voice, like a demonic chant, exploded relentlessly in my mind, one after another: "Where is my heart's blood? You promised me! You despicable human, how dare you break the contract!"

I felt a throbbing sensation in my temples, as if they were about to explode.

The sound was like a sharp knife, cutting into my nerves and causing me unbearable pain.

It felt like countless ants were gnawing inside my body, and every inch of my skin was unbearably itchy. I could hardly control myself and wanted to scratch frantically.

Gong Lin noticed that something was wrong with me. He immediately supported me and asked anxiously, "Qingqing, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

I tried hard to suppress my inner turmoil and pain, and forced a smile. "I'm fine, just a little tired."

"You still say you're fine? Your face is all pale!" Gong Lin's tone was slightly reproachful. Without saying a word, he picked me up and put me on the sofa. "You should rest well. I'll go get you a glass of water."

Looking into his concerned eyes, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

I held his hand tightly, not wanting him to leave. "Gong Lin, don't go, talk to me."

"Okay, I won't leave." Gong Lin gently took my hand and sat down beside me.

That wretched, mysterious creature kept urging me on, and my mind became increasingly agitated.

No, I can't let it lead me by the nose like this anymore!

I have to find a way to get rid of it, otherwise it will drive me to the brink of collapse sooner or later.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

I closed my eyes and spoke to the mysterious creature in my mind: "I know you want the heart's blood, but you also need to understand that my current situation is very special. I have many things to do, and if I have to spare some of my energy every day to satisfy you, my plans will be affected, which will not be good for you in the end."

"Hmph, that's your business, what does it have to do with me?" the mysterious creature said disdainfully. "All I know is that you must fulfill your obligations according to the contract."

“Obligations are mutual,” I retorted. “You keep saying I’ve broken the contract, but what about you? You promised me that as long as I provide you with energy, you would tell me how to break the contract. But until now, you haven’t told me anything.”

"I..." The mysterious creature seemed stumped by my question, and its tone became hesitant. "I just haven't found the right opportunity yet."

“Opportunities are created by ourselves.” I pressed my advantage. “If you can give me some hints and tell me the direction for breaking the contract, I will be able to provide you with more energy. This would benefit both of us, wouldn’t it?”

The mysterious creature remained silent for a long time, seemingly considering my suggestion.

I waited patiently, not daring to make a sound, for fear of interrupting its train of thought.

As time passed, my heart was in my throat.

Suddenly, the mysterious creature's voice rang out again, its tone tinged with disbelief, "You...you actually dare to negotiate with me?"

"Negotiate terms?" I chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in my voice. "Aren't we on equal footing? You provide information, I provide energy, it's fair, isn't it?" I felt Gong Lin's fingers gently caressing the back of my hand, giving me silent encouragement.

The mysterious creature was silent for a moment, then its sharp voice seemed to carry a hint of uncertainty, "What kind of hint do you want?"

I was overjoyed; it seemed my strategy had worked.

I composed myself and said, "Tell me, what is the key to breaking the contract?"

"The key..." The mysterious creature's voice was elusive, as if it were trying to avoid my question, "...is balance."

“Balance?” I repeated the word, trying to understand its meaning.

“That’s right, balance.” The mysterious creature’s voice gradually became clearer. “Everything in the world has yin and yang; there is gain and loss, birth and death. The same is true of contracts; they represent a kind of balance. To break this balance, you must find another balance to replace it.”

This hint, though vague, is better than nothing.

I looked at Gong Lin, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes as well.

“Balance…” Gong Lin pondered for a moment, “Perhaps we can start with the contract itself and look for its loopholes.”

I nodded, thinking his idea made a lot of sense.

Since a contract represents a balance, it must also contain areas of imbalance.

Once we find this imbalance point, we can find a way to terminate the contract.

“I understand.” I took a deep breath and said to the mysterious creature, “I will do my best to provide you with energy, and I hope you can keep your promise and help me find a way to break the contract.”

The mysterious creature snorted coldly and said nothing more.

I know it still doubts me, but at least I've secured a glimmer of hope.

I opened my eyes and saw Gong Lin looking at me with concern.

"How are you feeling?" he asked softly.

"Much better." I smiled at him. "It seems like we've found our way."

Gong Lin smiled as well, "Yes, balance... perhaps we really can give it a try."

We began discussing how to find loopholes in the contract, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Just then, my phone suddenly rang.

I picked up my phone and saw that the caller ID showed it was my company secretary's number.

"Mr. Miao, something's happened at the company!" The secretary's voice was anxious and flustered. "Please come back immediately!"

"What happened?" My heart sank, and I had a premonition that something bad had occurred.

"I don't know the specifics, I only know that it seems to be related to... to those ancient forces..." The secretary's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

“Ancient forces…” I muttered to myself, a chill running from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.