"So, is this how you're going to treat me?" Suxin's voice rose.
"Yes, nothing is more important to me than Ziqian's happiness in my heart!"
Chen Ziqian stood behind Suxin, having seen and heard everything that was happening. He was deeply moved by Liuzi's sacrifice, but he couldn't step forward to stop it, because everyone has to take responsibility for their own actions. Therefore, this whip was something he deserved to endure.
Suxin's hand rose with the whip and came down fiercely, but restrained its force just as it touched Liuzi's back.
The whip left a red mark on Liuzi's body, looking somewhat horrific, but it wasn't as painful as expected.
With a "snap," the whip was thrown onto the ground, and Suxin turned and pushed open the door to leave.
Chen Ziqian walked over and squatted down to untie the ropes binding Liuzi's hands.
"Ziqian, I'm sorry."
