Zhang Yi, with a faint smile, queried, "What do you think?"
Beside him, Wang Min and others nudged Fang Yuqing, urging her to focus on the matter at hand.
Sniffling, Fang Yuqing tearfully said, "Zhang Yi, Zhou Peng and the others were shot by you, and their injuries are severe. There's no medicine at home, and they will die from infections."
"You bought a lot of medicine before, didn't you? Please, lend us some medication."
"I... I promise never to disturb you again!"
Zhang Yi, in the midst of cooking, paused with his hands, bewildered by Fang Yuqing's illogical reasoning.
"Fang Yuqing, can you guess why I used rusty arrows to shoot them?"
"To make them suffer and die in agony after infection, that is my goal!"
"You actually came over to ask for medicine? Is your brain malfunctioning?"
Zhang Yi scolded with a mocking smile.
Fang Yuqing and the others were not oblivious to this.
But now, if they didn't shamelessly approach Zhang Yi, they would have to watch several companions die.
And the three men, including Zhou Peng, were their hope for survival.
Crying, Fang Yuqing pleaded, "Zhang Yi, we were wrong. Please spare them this time. We promise never to trouble you again."
"Moreover, in such difficult times, we should help each other."
"Don't be so heartless, alright? If they die, will your heart be at ease?"
Before Fang Yuqing finished speaking, Zhang Yi decisively said, "Yes, I am very content right now."
Fang Yuqing's words were choked, unsure how to respond.
Wang Min hurried over and said, "Zhang Yi, I'm Wang Min. Do you remember? I invited you to dinner before!"
Zhang Yi rolled his eyes.
Previously, Wang Min sought his help to obtain goods at a low price from the warehouse.
Zhang Yi had eaten a meal she treated him to, but later, he helped her earn quite a bit.
"Do you think talking about this is interesting?"
Zhang Yi coldly questioned.
Wang Min swallowed her saliva, and from the living room, came the miserable cries of Zhou Peng.
Zhang Yi, upon hearing this, showed a satisfied expression, lamenting that he couldn't witness their pitiful state.
Wang Min said, "Zhang Yi, now everyone is living in constant fear, and there's the tyrant Chen Zhenghao harming people. Leave a way out for yourself. Perhaps, in the future, we might be useful to you."
"If you give us the medicine this time, I, Wang Min, will remember your kindness and will definitely repay you in the future!"
Zhang Yi disdainfully said, "Kindness? Do you think I'm a fool?"
"Those guys were injured by me, and someone died here. The corpse is right outside my door."
"No matter what I do, this grudge won't be resolved. Help you, and wait for you to retaliate against me in the future? It's a joke!"
Wang Min wanted to explain, "We are not that kind of people!"
"Stop talking! It's really boring."
Zhang Yi clicked his tongue twice, "Whether you are that kind of people or not, it doesn't matter to me. What matters is, I don't believe you are that kind of people, so I won't save you."
Saving someone who wants to harm oneself?
That's not an act of pure benevolence. No matter how eloquent the other party is, Zhang Yi won't waver.
Seeing Zhang Yi unyielding, the group became anxious.
Wang Min, in particular, was furious. "Zhang Yi, don't push us too far! If you insist on letting us die, we don't know what we might do!"
Facing Wang Min's threat, Zhang Yi laughed disdainfully, "Haven't you done everything you can already?"
"If you had the ability, you would have broken into my house, killed me, and taken away everything of mine."
"I wasn't scared by these tricks when I was a kid; they're useless against me now."
Fang Yuqing snatched the phone, crying as she pleaded with Zhang Yi, "Zhang Yi, must it come to this? We used to get along so well."
"Why can't we abandon our prejudices and start anew? In fact, I've always had feelings for you!"
Meanwhile, next door, Zhou Peng was undergoing surgery, biting a towel. His eyes widened upon hearing Fang Yuqing's words, and his groans intensified.
Facing this green tea girl, Zhang Yi couldn't help but admire her thick skin; it was thicker than the city walls.
However, it wasn't surprising. In the current environment, Zhang Yi was equivalent to a wealthy man. The skill of gold-diggers in pestering wealthy men was top-notch.
Suddenly, an evil thought emerged in Zhang Yi's mind.
He knew the others were nearby, and Zhou Peng could hear their conversation.
So, deliberately, he said, "Hey, Yuqing, actually, I still have feelings for you. It's just that you hurt me too deeply back then, making it hard for me to let go."
This statement, like a match, ignited a glimmer of hope in Fang Yuqing's heart.
Ignoring the angry glares from others, she excitedly trembled, "Zhang Yi, I knew you wouldn't stop loving me!"
"You're silly; Yuqing's favorite person is you. Those things before were just tests. Oh, you blockhead, why don't you understand others' feelings?"
The surrounding people cringed, and Zhou Peng was on the verge of passing out from anger.
However, they all thought that if Fang Yuqing could hook up with Zhang Yi, they might have a chance to benefit from it. So, no one spoke up.
"Zhang Yi, let Yuqing move into your house! From now on, Yuqing will be your woman. Whatever you want her to do, she'll obey. Okay?"
Zhang Yi smiled slightly, "Sure."
Fang Yuqing jumped up in excitement, even more thrilled than if she had just drunk soy milk.
Lin Caining couldn't wait and said, "Take me with you! Take me!"
Fang Yuqing gave her a cold glance, secretly laughing at her.
Zhang Yi's cold voice came from the phone again.
"However, Yuqing, I only love you. So, I can only accept you."
"As for those shady people, keep your distance from them. In the current situation, let's not drag each other down. Agree?"
Upon hearing this, everyone on the scene turned pale.
Originally, they hoped that after Fang Yuqing hooked up with Zhang Yi, they could all benefit.
But according to Zhang Yi's words, he intended to cut ties with them?
Fang Yuqing was extremely excited at the moment, completely ignoring the others beside her.
Nodding vigorously, she agreed, "Okay, okay, everything is up to you, brother. Yuqing will listen to you in everything!"
"Then come over now. Don't mind the others."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll come right away. Brother, wait for me!"
Excited, Fang Yuqing's face flushed. The thought of escaping
the current hellish life occupied her mind entirely.
She rushed towards the door.
Wang Min and others were filled with anger.
Seeing Fang Yuqing really about to abandon them and go to Zhang Yi, Lin Caining reached out and grabbed her.
Fang Yuqing turned back, her expression distorted, and roared, "Get away! Don't stop me from going to Zhang Yi's house. I've had enough of these days!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Wang Min's heavy slap fiercely struck her face.
"You shameless, despicable person! You caused us so much suffering, and now you want to run away! There's no way out for you!"