As if by magic, the once empty mansion bustled with activity, the butler, maids, gardeners, and bodyguards, a whole host of people just appeared out of nowhere. The courtyard was brightly lit, with the butler directing the maids in and out, busily fetching things. Two gardeners were busy on a patch of ground in the courtyard, seemingly about to plant something.
Upon seeing Shen Li enter, the butler immediately came over and said, "Sir is waiting for you in the second-floor living room."
The grand hall was resplendent with gold and glitter, the elevator was on the right-hand side, an amenity of the villa itself. Taking the elevator up, it was only a few steps to the second-floor living room. Huo Siyu was seated on the couch, dressed in casual home wear, eyes closed in meditation. It was very quiet, very elegant, without a hint of reality, like a painting in a living room.
"Come here," Huo Siyu opened his eyes, smiled upon seeing Shen Li, and beckoned to her.
Shen Li's legs trembled involuntarily, the few days of interaction had made her very afraid. Although she had always told herself that it wasn't very different.
Huo Siyu shifted his position slightly, narrowed his eyes, and smiled, "Not being good again, do you really enjoy being punished that much?"
As he spoke, he rose and approached. Shen Li instinctively stepped back.
"Why am I so fascinated?" Huo Siyu mused to himself.
From a young age, anything he fancied he could have right away. People thought he led a good life, but actually not so, because there was so little in the world that he could enjoy, particularly women. After being with so many, it all felt utterly dull.
He had seen too many women, many even more beautiful than Shen Li. But only she fascinated him deeply. He was supposed to go home for the New Year's, but right after Shen Li left, he suddenly changed his mind. The cruise had already set sail, so he ordered a helicopter to be prepared.
He needed to see Shen Li, he must, immediately.
Huo Siyu looked at Shen Li's reddened face and found it exceedingly interesting.
Shen Li couldn't help but say, "Could I...?"
As she spoke, Shen Li's phone rang. She took it out of her pocket and looked at Huo Siyu involuntarily; though slightly disappointed, he still nodded at her.
Shen Li hurriedly took out the phone, and a police officer's voice came from the other end, "Miss Shen, good morning. You reported a case this morning, and the suspect has been arrested. We need to further understand your situation. If it's convenient, someone will come to your residence at nine tomorrow morning to get information. Is that okay with you?"
"Convenient... no, I'll go to the police station myself," Shen Li quickly said.
"That works too. Our address is XX Road, XX Street, X Road. We await your arrival," the staff member said.
Shen Li's expression turned excited, "I will be there on time."
After hanging up the phone, hope glimmered in Shen Li's eyes. When she made the call to the police, she only hoped Fang Hongxia would receive her due punishment. Now, she realized she was a free person, able to protect herself with legal means. She had no reason to endure Huo Siyu's presence.