Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 325 Don’t Flatter Yourself_1

In this lifetime, no one can claim they owe nothing.

The relationships between people are inherently reciprocal, with everyone searching for balance amidst the giving and taking, like two hedgehogs hugging for warmth.

If they find it, they both rejoice; if not, they both suffer.

Since his rebirth, Xiao Ming believed he owed no one except his wife. But once the door closed, separating the figures of Bai Xuechao and Gu Xiangmeng, he suddenly found his heart could no longer remain calm.

The trouble was his doing, yet others were the ones scared out of their wits.

Without him, Xiao Zhimeng would not have been taken hostage at Lingnan Airport, and Yun Shi Yu and the others might never have encountered a kidnapping in their lifetimes, let alone a terrifying assassin like Mad Dog.

The ripples of his changed future had begun to reveal their vast consequences, binding the strings of many people’s fates to him, inextricable and unbreakable.

He had no choice but to stiffen his resolve and continue forward, in pain yet with joy.

Sha Lang stood before Xiao Ming once more with a knife in hand. Just as he was about to start, he heard Hong Sen suddenly speak up, "Sever his tendons in both arms and legs, perfect for four cuts."

"Damn!"

Xiao Ming couldn’t help but curse out loud, "Mr. Hong, weren’t we having a pleasant transaction? Why the sudden brutality?"

Hong Sen tilted his head, "You’re going to die anyway, what does it matter where I cut?"

"There’s a difference between a quick death and a tortured one. I agreed to this so-called ’bloodbath’ out of consideration for Mr. Hong’s integrity. Otherwise, I could have just killed myself; why would I need to suffer eight cuts and two holes?"

Hong Sen drew on his cigar for a moment before reflecting, "Honestly, I seldom envy anyone, but today, I’m actually envious of Mr. Xiao.

An ordinary businessman, yet with more cash savings than even I—and the women by your side are all exceptional and deeply devoted to you.

That’s not normal, and it bothers me."

Xiao Ming laughed, "Actually, when you get right down to it, it’s not remarkable at all. Mr. Hong, do you want to know the secret? It’s quite simple."

"Let’s hear it."

"Just don’t promise them anything."

Hong Sen was stunned. After a moment, he said, "Are you telling me those women earlier aren’t actually yours?"

Xiao Ming shook his head, "Including the girl glaring at me right now, not one.

The more adamant my refusals, the more they cling and pressure me. It’s a real headache; isn’t it strange?"

"Since they’re not your women, why would you willingly bleed and die for them?"

"Because you came for me. They suffered because of my involvement, and it’s my undeniable responsibility to look out for them."

Hong Sen laughed, then turned to Zhou Qingyuan, "After hearing his words, what are your thoughts? Are you heartbroken?"

"Wu wu wu wu..."

"Let her talk."

A Mad Dog tore off the tape from Zhou Qingyuan’s face. The girl gasped for air twice, then loudly said, "On the contrary, I am honored that the man I like is so responsible!"

Xiao Ming felt a jolt in his heart from the girl’s fervent gaze, then shook his head with a sigh.

As expected, Hong Sen’s expression darkened, "Sha Lang, do it!"

"Let’s make a deal," Xiao Ming said, "leave me one hand, because later, I want to make the two holes myself."

Hong Sen laughed again and nodded, "Okay."

"See? He’s sick," Xiao Ming bitterly smiled at Zhou Qingyuan. "I wasted so much breath, almost succeeding, and then you brought it all crashing down with just one sentence.

If you can’t say the right thing, just stay quiet. If I end up paralyzed, I’ll squat at your place for the rest of my life!"

Zhou Qingyuan immediately began to cry again, seeming to want to say something, yet she pressed her lips tightly together, her face full of regret.

"If only you were always as obedient as you are now."

Mumbling to himself, Xiao Ming sat down on the couch behind him, lifted his legs, and flashed a brilliant smile at Sha Lang, "But remember what I said, don’t make it hurt too much."

"I trust your skills."

A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Sha Lang’s eyes. With an inverted grip on the knife handle, he sliced beneath Xiao Ming’s legs. Blood spurted from the back of his calf, followed by his left arm and left shoulder.

After four slashes, Xiao Ming’s body was quickly drenched in blood, truly a "bloodbath."

"My own blood doesn’t smell so good either!"

Xiao Ming wrinkled his nose in disgust, took the knife from Sha Lang’s hand, and said, "There’s a bottle of alcohol in the medicine cabinet of the bathroom. Could you fetch it for me, please?"

Sha Lang headed straight to the bathroom.

Upon seeing this, Hong Sen furrowed his brows, and Xiao Ming then said, "It’s said that the shelter has three wolves, each one a top-notch expert.

The Grey Wolf is brave, Hu Lang is cunning, and Sha Lang does not fear death. What’s more precious is that they are all as loyal as dogs, which is quite enviable.

Mr. Hong personally took action this time but only brought one wolf?"

"What, does Mr. Xiao feel slighted?"

"Quite the contrary. Rather than dying at the hands of the foolhardy Grey Wolf or the savvy yet cowardly Hu Lang, I consider it an honor to fall under the knife of the exceptional Sha Lang.

Of course, not dying would be best."

Hong Sen burst into a hearty laugh, and at that moment, his phone received a message. He took a look at it, and his smile became even more radiant.

"Excellent, the money has been transferred. Mr. Xiao’s compliance really makes me feel a little embarrassed."

"Then why not simply let me go? We could be friends, and if you ever fall into my hands, I’d grant you a swift end."

Hong Sen was momentarily taken aback, then began laughing even louder.

Xiao Ming also joined in the laughter, as if he had just been joking.

Sha Lang returned, and Xiao Ming took the alcohol, opened it, and began carefully cleaning the military knife in his hand.

"Do dead men fear infection too?" Hong Sen asked with narrowed eyes.

Xiao Ming smiled, "Personal hygiene. Even in death, I prefer to be clean and presentable. Besides, now that the money is in your account, and I’m left with just one last slash, my woman should be able to leave."

Hong Sen snapped his fingers, and Zhou Qingyuan was freed.

But she didn’t leave; instead, she came and sat down next to Xiao Ming, not uttering a word, just tearfully smiling at him.

"You don’t actually like me at all, in fact, you hate me very much, right?" Xiao Ming asked. "Otherwise, you wouldn’t look so happy watching me cut myself."

"I am indeed very happy," Zhou Qingyuan said, her eyes brimming with tender affection, "because this next cut, the cruelest one, will be for me."

Xiao Ming rolled his eyes, "Don’t flatter yourself. I kept you here because you have the biggest heart and the strongest tolerance."

"Even stronger than the head sister Bai Xuechao?"

"Yeah! You dared to challenge my wife to a fight the very first day you met me. You’re insane, no sane person would do that."

"I see, I understand now," she said. freēwēbnovel.com

Zhou Qingyuan nodded, then suddenly reached for the knife, startling Xiao Ming into pulling it far away.

That damned sharp knife – he was a man; it didn’t matter if he got scarred, but for a girl, a cut would be a big deal.

"What the hell are you thinking?" he scolded angrily.

Still with a beaming smile, Zhou Qingyuan said, "I don’t like owing favors. Since you don’t want to take a slash for me, I’ll do it myself."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Hong Sen, "It’s the same one cut, two holes. Mr. Hong shouldn’t have any objections..."

"Shut your damn mouth!"