Hot... hot...

Her entire body felt as if it were being roasted by flames, devouring Jian Ran's rationality.

The room was faintly lit, the man's face indistinguishable in the dim light.

In the darkness, a cold breeze hit her face as the man's tall and sturdy figure overshadowed Jian Ran's petite one.

"Ah..."

Piercing pain spread throughout her body.

Vaguely, she saw what seemed like a soaring eagle on the man's back, fierce and formidable.

At that moment, the man was like an enraged beast, violent and unrestrained, as Jian Ran bit her lip tightly, silent tears soaking into the pillow.

It was unknown how much time passed before the man left her body and fell into a deep sleep beside her.

Jian Ran groped for her clothes in the dark, got dressed, and clumsily left.

Upon her return to the Jian Family home, she ran into her half-sister Jian Rou at the door.

Seeing the kiss marks on her neck, Jian Rou feigned sympathy, "Oh, sister, where have you been? Mom and I were so worried about you."

"Cut the crap, I've done what I had to do. Can we save Mom now?" Jian Ran said coldly.

This was a deal she had made with Song Wenli.

Mother was seriously ill, desperately needing 200,000 for surgery.

Song Wenli, that heartless woman, blackmailed her with her mother's life, threatening that if she didn't meet Director Wang's demands, they wouldn't save her mother.

Song Wenli rose from being a mistress, and her mother, kind-hearted and unable to outplay her, was eventually forced to step down, after which Song Wenli married into the Jian Family with Jian Rou, who was three months younger than Jian Ran.

And her father, Jian Jianguo, was even more obedient to Song Wenli's words. So for her mother's surgery expenses, she had no choice but to turn to Song Wenli and her daughter.

And thus the desperate scenario unfolded.

Just then, Song Wenli hurried over, and upon seeing Jian Ran, she slapped her across the face, "You little slut, how dare you stand up Director Wang?"

She had finally managed to connect with Director Wang, hoping to get Jian Rou a good role in his new movie. Once Director Wang took an interest in Jian Ran, she promised to deliver her to him.

Who would have thought that Jian Ran, this little bitch, dared to be cunning!

Jian Ran widened her eyes, clutching her face in sharp pain as she said coldly, "I did everything as you said. Are you trying to renege on the payment?"

"You little whore, you dare to lie to me? Director Wang waited for you for hours without a show, and he's infuriated right now. Where the hell did you go?" Song Wenli spat angrily, wishing she could tear Jian Ran apart.

Jian Ran looked shocked, "That's impossible, I had just come from..."

Upon hearing this, Song Wenli quickly pulled open her collar, and upon seeing the red marks below her neck, she frantically yanked Jian Ran's hair and roared, "You little slut, who did you fool around with? How dare you defy my wishes? Don't you want to save your mother?"

Jian Ran felt a cold chill rise from the soles of her feet, freezing in place.

What? That man just now wasn't Director Wang?

Then... who was he?

No, it must be a lie from them!

Jian Ran shook her head in dismay.

Jian Rou's expression was also one of outraged disbelief.

Ever since Director Wang had met Jian Ran, he couldn't get her out of his mind, knowing she was a virgin, and considering her pure and lovely looks, he had coveted her intensely.

To think this little bitch agreed to spend a night with Director Wang, and yet had the audacity to change her plans at the last moment, truly despicable.

If she missed out on Director Wang, would her dreams of stardom not be shattered?

"Mom, let's quickly check on Director Wang's intentions," Jian Rou said through clenched teeth.

"Hmm, let's first appease Director Wang, then deal with this little slut," they agreed.

Jian Ran held back her emotions, grabbing Song Wenli's clothes and pleaded, "We had a deal, I spend a night with Director Zhang, and you give me 200,000. Although I don't know what happened, I went to that hotel as requested, my mother's surgery fee..."

Song Wenli was seething, "I told you to accompany Director Wang, yet you frolicked with some wild man, and now you have the audacity to ask me for money?"

"Jian Ran, I'll tell you the truth, your vixen mother died on the way to the hotel while you were there!"

"It's not my fault, ah. She heard you were going to sleep with an old man for her medical fees, couldn't catch her breath, and died from sheer anger!"

"No... it can't be... you're lying..." Jian Ran collapsed on the ground upon hearing this.

Seeing Jian Ran's painful expression brought a sigh of relief from Song Wenli; she had long been oppressed by Jian Ran's mother, Xun Jing, living in the shadows. Now, she could finally hold her head high.

Song Wenli finished speaking and locked Jian Ran in a room.

At this moment, a series of urgent knocks sounded at the door.

About a dozen men in black suits entered the courtyard, followed by a refined-looking man with glasses swiftly approaching.

Their presence truly terrified Song Wenli and her daughter.

Who were these people?

"What... what are you doing here?" Song Wenli asked, trying to sound brave.

The refined man glanced at them, "Excuse me, is Miss Jian, who stayed in room 666 at the Dihao Hotel last night, here?"

Dihao Hotel? Wasn't that the hotel arranged by Director Wang? But it was room 999, not 666?!

Could there be some misunderstanding? These people don't seem like the good sort!

Jian Rou, afraid of trouble, furrowed her brows, "No, you've got the wrong person!"

The man took out a piece of jade with the character "Jian" on it, and on the back, there was a red seal that read "Jian Jianguo."

"This was left in room 666 last night by Miss Jian, our president was drugged, and then with Miss Jian..." The man found it somewhat embarrassing to continue, but the rest was obvious to everyone.

Jian Rou's eyes widened in shock.

Wasn't this piece of jade that wretched Jian Ran's?

At that time, Song Jianguo had obtained a piece of top-quality raw jade and had it specially carved into a jade pendant for Jian Rou. To avoid criticism, he also had one made for Jian Ran from some leftover material, but the quality was poor. Unexpectedly, that vile girl had always worn it on her.

So, Jian Ran had spent last night with a president? Tsk, how could that wretch be so lucky?

Jian Rou was extremely jealous inside, but she still suppressed it, trying hard to squeeze out a look of surprise and said, "Ah?! So my jade pendant is with you, it's a birthday present from my father!"

She took the jade, feigning joy at its return.

Jian Rou asked tentatively, "May I know who your president is...?"

"Haoting Group's Gu Tingjue," the cultured man said with pride in his voice.

"What? Haoting Group? Gu... Gu Tingjue?" Jian Rou was completely stunned, her expression incredulous.

In Jiangcheng City, who didn't know Gu Tingjue?

A young man who was already Jiangcheng City's richest, the president of Gu Corporation, making waves in the business world, and on top of that, incredibly handsome, truly the dream lover of thousands of young girls.

And Jian Ran had the luck to sleep with Gu Tingjue?

"Yes, Miss Jian, I apologize for last night's incident. Our president said he would repay you handsomely, so if you have any requests, just let us know. My name is Cheng Yang, I am Mr. Gu's assistant. Once you've decided, feel free to contact me." The cultured man handed her a business card, then he and the men in black left.

Once they were gone, Jian Rou almost collapsed on the spot; she could not come to terms with the fact.

"Mom, that wretch Jian Ran actually slept with Gu Tingjue, the same super CEO Gu Tingjue..."

Song Wenli was also quite surprised.

The one in control of Haoting Group was really a favored son of heaven!

"Mom, our chance has come. If we can get connected with Gu Tingjue, we won't have a care in the world for the rest of our lives, and maybe I'll become the CEO's wife in the future, so... that wretch can't stay..."

Song Wenli nodded, no one could become an obstacle for Rourou!

"Rourou, I'll go contact someone to sell her off, so she can never return..." Song Wenli grew more excited as she spoke.

"Yes, let's do that." Jian Rou smiled viciously.

Inside the room.

Jian Ran shivered as she wrapped her arms around herself.

The words of Song Wenli kept echoing in her ears.

No, she had to leave this place! She needed to find her mother!

Jian Ran tied the bed sheets into a knot and then slowly slid down from the balcony. Although she was very scared, her determination was strong compared to the cruelty of that mother and daughter.

Finally on the ground, she ran quickly away from the Jian Family Villa. Desperate, she was completely immersed in her own world, oblivious to her surroundings.

Just then, a sports car sped towards Jian Ran, and by the time she turned around, it was too late.

"Bang!"

Jian Ran's body was flung through the air, landing some distance away, pain assaulting her, and she quickly lost consciousness.

Song Wenli and her daughter arrived, and upon seeing the bloodied figure, Jian Rou laughed triumphantly, "Mom, you still got the brains, how did you know she would try to run away?"

"Hmph, she's too naive. We have surveillance cameras in every corner of the house. Now that she's had an accident and the driver has fled, nobody will know about this. It looks like she's not going to make it! Let's leave quickly!"

No sooner had Song Wenli finished speaking than she pulled Jian Rou away.

Soon after, a car passed by and saw Jian Ran lying on the ground; they immediately got out to help!

Jian Rou dressed up carefully, eager to meet Gu Tingjue.

This man was truly a dragon among men; just the thought that this man could be her future husband filled her with overwhelming joy.

The moment Gu Tingjue saw Jian Rou, his brow furrowed involuntarily.

Something felt off.

She had a faint scent of flowers on her that night, light but pleasant. But today, she was heavily made up and exuding a strong perfume scent.

However, he had been in the wrong that night, after all. She had lost her innocence trying to save him.

"Miss Jian, I'm really sorry about that night. To make up for it, you can make any request you have," Gu Tingjue said with his magnetic voice.

Upon hearing this, Jian Rou's dark eyes brightened, and she put on a shy, demure act, "Mr. Gu, I know you were drugged, and I want nothing. I'm not that kind of woman!"

She was angling for bigger fish.

When Gu Tingjue heard this, his frown deepened, "Miss Jian, you should think it over carefully."

"If it's possible, I would like Mr. Gu to consider dating me, since I've lost my purity, and in the future..." Jian Rou's eyes reddened as she lowered her head.

Gu Tingjue paused in surprise, then after a moment of thought, he nodded in agreement, "Okay."