Reborn with the ability to read minds, I became a heartthrob.

Zhou Liwan let out a long sigh of relief, wearily took out the first-aid kit, and applied some medicine to herself.

The wounds weren't broken or bleeding, but they were terribly red and swollen, and even a light touch made her wince in pain.

Of course, she didn't believe that a family doctor would actually come; she was already tired of Han Xiaofen's hypocritical tactics from her past life.

A hint of mockery and disdain flashed across Zhou Liwan's cold eyes. After a quick treatment, she fell asleep immediately.

She's really tired after making such a fuss for so long.

Slowly, as the sun rises higher and the cicadas sing incessantly in the summer, the sun rises higher and higher.

Zhou Liwan gradually fell into a deep sleep. She hadn't slept for a day and a night, and she had also been beaten.

When she opened her eyes, it was already evening of the next day. She grimaced as she got up.

He grabbed his phone and saw that Yao Ruofu had called him several times.

She yawned, rubbed her eyes, dialed the number back, and slowly walked to the bathroom.

The call was answered quickly, and a barrage of concerned voices immediately came through: "Wanwan, how are you? Did Uncle Zhou blame you when you got home? It's all my fault, I don't know what happened, I got so drunk after just one drink."

Zhou Liwan spat out the foam in her mouth and snorted coldly: "Someone deliberately framed me and probably drugged the drink."

The next second, a sharp, gasping voice came from the other end of the phone: "What! Drugged?"

As if afraid someone would overhear, she suddenly whispered, "How could someone drug you? Do you guess who it was?"

Zhou Liwan frowned slightly and said casually, "My dad's special assistant."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end: "How could that be? We have no grudge against each other."

"It must be because of Han Xiaofen. Yesterday, when we asked Song Bin to return the clothes to you, my dad was probably with him nearby."

"Wanwan, I'm sorry, if it weren't for me..." Yao Ruofu's voice was somewhat low.

"There's no need to apologize. This was my own decision, and I don't need to take the blame upon myself." The girl's voice was soft and her tone gentle.

Zhou Liwan naturally treated her best friend from two lifetimes with all her heart.

There seemed to be a sob on the other end: "So you're just going to let them go like this?"

"What are you thinking?" Zhou Liwan scoffed lightly. "Of course I'll make them pay a heavy price!"

After casually rinsing her face under the tap a few times, Zhou Liwan slowly raised her head and looked at her face in the mirror. Her face, without any makeup, was fair and flawless, with soft contours and exquisitely beautiful features.

His dark pupils were like black glass, pure black, so black they were crystal clear.

"Do you need my help? Just ask. My dad's stopped pressuring me to go back to America now that I'm back, so I should have plenty of time to spend with you! Aren't you happy?" The voice on the other end of the phone became cheerful.

Standing in front of the window, she deftly drew back the curtains. The setting sun shone through the glass and fell softly on Zhou Liwan, her smile clean and warm.

"I'm very happy."

"Oh, right, I have another favor to ask of you." Turning and entering the dressing room, Zhou Liwan went straight to pick out a well-fitting outfit for herself: "Afu, do you know any skilled craftspeople?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end, as if in thought, before a clear voice came through again in less than five seconds: "Yes, I remember one of my dad's girlfriends was a traditional jewelry craftswoman. I saw her skills once, and they were absolutely amazing. Tsk tsk tsk~"

Zhou Liwan felt a little hopeful and said in a somewhat urgent tone, "Then could you ask her to help me repair something? It's a traditional gold lock for peace."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

"Thanks, I'll tidy up quickly and wait for you at your door in about fifteen minutes." Zhou Liwan grabbed her bag and locked the door.

A day and a night have passed, so it's time to have a proper talk with that person.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at home."

"Bang!" Zhou Liwan slammed the car door shut, sat in the back seat, and ordered without looking up, "Uncle Wang, go to Zhongcui Villa District first, and then take me to the urban village."

Wang Yonggui, in the driver's seat, wore white gloves over the steering wheel. His honest, dark face was full of embarrassment; he didn't know how to start the conversation.

Noticing this, Zhou Liwan looked up: "Uncle Wang? Let's go."

How should I tell Miss? Master instructed me to pick up Madam Han and Miss Zhou to go to the bridal shop to look at wedding dresses, but I...

That's what happened.

Zhou Liwan gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and curled her lips indifferently: "What, Uncle Wang, you don't think that working for the Zhou family these past few years means your boss is Zhou Jianguo, do you? You're my grandfather's personal driver, not someone from the Zhou family! Get your facts straight. If I find out you're using my car to pick up some shady characters, you'll have to bear the consequences."

Wang Yonggui was stunned for a moment, then wiped the cold sweat from his brow. The young ladies from wealthy families were indeed different.

She's smart; she could tell what happened at a glance, and without me saying a word, she figured it all out.

"Okay, miss."

Zhou Liwan closed her eyes, concealing the fierceness within them.

Night gradually fell.

Thick, dark clouds obscured the sky, preventing even a sliver of starlight from shining through, and the air was thick with the sweltering heat of a summer night.

After Li Qiang opened the door, he habitually did not turn on the lights immediately. In the dimly lit room, he could vaguely see that an entire wall in the living room was covered with photos of beautiful young women in various poses.

He approached with a fascination, caressing her inch by inch.

It was with the same devotion and love as caressing one's lover's body.

A flash of light illuminated the distant sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder that seemed to strike outside the window.

A slender figure suddenly appeared on the wall.

"Who?" Li Qiang's expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to turn around to see who it was.

The next second, he was struck on the back of the neck with a stick and passed out.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself tightly bound to a chair, unable to move. A dark figure sat in front of him, its entire body hidden in the darkness, its face obscured.

It's clear it's a woman, but she's probably not very old.

Assistant Li immediately calmed down and sneered, "You're not that old, but you've got quite the nerve!"

The dark figure slowly walked out, revealing a fair and delicate face that was extremely gloomy.

Li Qiang narrowed his eyes, took a deep breath, and his face instantly turned deathly pale: "Young Miss!"

Zhou Liwan took out the small leather whip she had found in Assistant Li's room earlier, a sinister smile appearing on her lips. She stood in front of Assistant Li and lightly lashed his cheeks a few times.

It's truly unexpected that Assistant Li, who is usually so meticulous and seemingly upright, is so promiscuous in private.

The room was filled with all sorts of sex toys, cosplay costumes, and DVDs. It took quite a while to choose this whip.

Assistant Li's mind raced, but he quickly calmed down. He knew that Zhou Liwan couldn't really do anything to him; she was just upset about being beaten and wanted to get revenge.

His tone was much calmer: "I don't know why Miss is doing this, but as your subordinate, I'll accept whatever punishment or scolding you may give me."

Zhou Liwan chuckled and said, "Assistant Li is really tough. I hope you can be just as stubborn later."

She brought out the chili-salt water she had just prepared from the kitchen, and after dipping the whip in to make sure it was fully coated with the special water, her smile deepened.

"You've got some nerve to drug me!"

Assistant Li swallowed hard; the pungent, spicy smell made his heart tremble uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, the night market downstairs gradually opened and became more popular, with the aromas of grilled gluten, fried rice, and fried skewers wafting through the air.

The constant hawking cries reassured Assistant Li considerably.

He knew that if he shouted now, this unruly girl wouldn't be able to escape. He steadied his breathing and shouted righteously, "This is a society governed by law. If you dare to hurt me, it doesn't matter whose granddaughter you are!"

Zhou Liwan shrugged indifferently: "Really? Now that you mention it, I'm really scared! It's just a pity," she glanced at him, "that your wish is going to be dashed."

The nimble whip gently caressed Assistant Li's face, the wet and cold touch making him freeze.

"You and Han Xiaofen do a lot of S&M, don't you? The neighbors are used to the screams coming from your house. If I told the police you forced me, you'd be the one in jail." Zhou Liwan pointed to herself with her jade-like finger. "Or me?"