The Counterattack of a Wealthy Family's Substitute

The waiter remained unmoved, watching indifferently as they grabbed her.

At the same time, the elevator doors suddenly opened, and a group of people walked out.

Yao Yingxi struggled desperately, and upon hearing the elevator "ding," she almost cried with joy: "Help! Help me! These people are trying to force me! Help!"

The people coming out of the elevator were all office workers from the neighborhood; they were probably working overtime until midnight and were out looking for food.

They stared in disbelief at the scene before them.

Mr. Zhang's face was extremely grim. What should have been a simple matter had escalated to this point. He stared at Yao Yingxi, his anger barely contained.

He wouldn't be satisfied with his hatred unless he tortured this woman to death!

Seeing Mr. Zhang's unpleasant expression, the secretary quickly stepped forward and pulled Yao Yingxi into her arms, explaining with an awkward smile, "I'm sorry, this...this is my wife, she's throwing a tantrum."

"No...no..." Yao Yingxi was held tightly in the secretary's arms, as if she were welded to his embrace. They really looked like a couple having a fight. "I'm not his wife. I don't know them at all. Please help me call the police. Have you ever seen a husband treat his wife like this?"

"Please, please help me..."

The secretary turned Yao Yingxi around, pressing the back of her head against her to prevent her from speaking, and continued to explain: "These are all my friends. It was not easy to find her at this time, and she was still making a fuss. So... I dared not let her stay out so late again. Maybe I was a little careless in my approach."

Everyone looked at them. The secretary's apologetic expression seemed believable, while Yao Yingxi looked like she was being unreasonable.

The office workers smiled, and one of them kindly advised, "Young lady, it's okay for the couple to have a fight. Your husband has already apologized and went to great lengths to find you late at night. Don't hold a grudge. It's not safe for a young woman to be out alone so late. Go home."

After saying that, the group walked into the restaurant.

Yao Yingxi was completely unable to move. Her head was held down by her secretary, and her mouth and nose were covered by her clothes. She could only make "mmm" sounds as she listened to the footsteps fading into the distance...

She was forcibly dragged into the elevator by her secretary, and Yao Yingxi was almost in despair.

She can't, she can't let these people ruin her like this.

As the elevator descended floor by floor, Yao Yingxi felt a chill run down her spine.

Suddenly, the secretary's phone rang. Taking advantage of the moment when he paused, Yao Yingxi kicked him in the groin and bit his neck.

The secretary winced in pain and instinctively released her.

The elevator doors opened at that moment, and Yao Yingxi ran out as fast as she could.

The restaurant was nearly empty late at night, and everyone wore a weary and indifferent expression.

Yao Yingxi dared not ask for help anymore. The hotel entrance was right in front of her, but going out was more dangerous than staying inside the hotel.

Once she's out there, it will be so easy for them to do whatever they want to her.

As Yao Yingxi ran, she glanced back at the people chasing her, then suddenly ran in another direction.

Those who were pursuing her didn't expect her to suddenly change direction and distance herself from her.

In the security room, Xi Yuanchen sat in front of the monitor, staring blankly at the screen.

Assistant Anan stood behind him, looking at Yao Yingxi, who was almost exhausted from running, on the monitor, and couldn't help but ask, "Boss, do you need me to take care of this?"

Xi Yuanchen narrowed his eyes, tapping his knee with his index finger as he spoke slowly and deliberately: "Is her gratitude what I need?"

“…” Anan lowered his head and quickly apologized: “Sorry, boss.”

Xi Yuanchen stood up and headed towards where Yao Yingxi was hiding.

Yao Yingxi resembled his An'an, but she wasn't his An'an. Therefore, his soft heart and kindness wouldn't be given to her.

When Xi Yuanchen found Yao Yingxi, she was hiding in the women's restroom at the end of the corridor on the 37th floor.

Yao Yingxi trembled uncontrollably, her back pressed against the wall as she gasped for breath.

She couldn't run anymore; all her strength was exhausted, and hiding here was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

In the quiet space, besides her unusually heavy breathing, there were suddenly footsteps.

The footsteps were crisp and powerful.

Yao Yingxi held her breath and listened for a few seconds before realizing that it wasn't a girl's footsteps.

The person who came into the women's restroom wasn't a woman...

Many thoughts flashed through Yao Yingxi's mind, and she reached out to cover her mouth tightly.

At that moment, she wished there were gods in the world, and she hoped that the Bodhisattva could see her situation and help her.

In her entire life, spanning twenty-five years, she had never done anything evil. So why, in the end, was she subjected to humiliation?

Tears welled up in her eyes, completely beyond her control.

The man's footsteps grew closer, and Yao Yingxi closed her eyes, awaiting her doom.

It seemed like a very long time had passed, but Yao Yingxi didn't experience the rough pulling and beating she had imagined. She opened her eyes and saw Xi Yuanchen standing in front of her, backlit and expressionless.

Like a god.

Tears flowed even more profusely when one was unaware of it.

Xi Yuanchen reached out his hand to Yao Yingxi, and Yao Yingxi looked at him and placed her hand in his palm.

The soft, boneless hand in his palm momentarily stunned Xi Yuanchen, and he pulled Yao Yingxi up.

Yao Yingxi had no strength, and when she stood up, her body lurched forward.

Xi Yuanchen grabbed her waist and led her outside.

As soon as I came out of the restroom, Mr. Zhang's men rushed over.

The secretary frowned as she watched Yao Yingxi being embraced by a man with a powerful aura, and said, "Ms. Yao, this is not appropriate. Mr. Zhang is still waiting for you."

Yao Yingxi stepped out of Xi Yuanchen's arms and looked at the secretary.

Even though Xi Yuanchen was standing right behind her, she knew that she was still an ant they could crush with a flick of their fingers.

If she can escape from President Zhang right now, it's because of Xi Yuanchen. But what if Xi Yuanchen forces her?

Yao Yingxi closed her eyes, a feeling of powerlessness she had never experienced before seeping into her limbs and bones.

How did she end up in this situation?

All she wanted was a home, but her boyfriend betrayed her. All she wanted was to be with her only blood relative, her sister, but her sister and boyfriend betrayed her too. She wanted a job, but her boss used her like an object to bribe business partners. Now… she's being openly coerced.

Yao Yingxi looked at her secretary, inhaling the crisp scent of cedar beside her. One step forward was an abyss, one step back…

Yao Yingxi turned her head to look at Xi Yuanchen, opened her mouth, and said with difficulty, "Mr. Xi, could you... help me one more time?"

"I...I will be very grateful to you, very grateful, very grateful..." Yao Yingxi's pleading tone was almost humble. She looked at Xi Yuanchen, her eyes glistening with tears.

Xi Yuanchen looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, and his deep, cold voice rang out: "I've said it before, I never meddle in other people's business."