Chapter 2: Pretending to Be Aloof

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Cheng Xiangyu felt a sudden chill beneath her, realizing what Lin Feng had done, and was instantly terrified out of her wits. She never expected that Lin Feng, a mere waiter from the lowest rung of society, would dare to do such a thing to her, a high-society beauty. Moreover, they were stranded on a deserted island; even if he killed her and buried her, no one would ever know.

Terrified, she begged repeatedly, “I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please don’t do this. I beg you.”

But Lin Feng didn’t loosen his grip; instead, he held her even tighter. “Then do you still want to follow me?”

She hesitated for a long time, torn inside. She was afraid of being alone, yet terrified of what Lin Feng might do to her.

After a moment’s thought, Lin Feng figured that although someone like Cheng Xiangyu was a burden, if she obeyed, she could still be of some help. Besides, if it came down to just the two of them on this island, he would be lonely and bored by himself.

He said, “You’d better keep your distance. If you want to follow me, you must obey everything I say. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being harsh.”

Cheng Xiangyu quickly agreed, “Yes, yes, I’ll listen to you.” But inside, she worried he might take advantage of the situation to force her into something. Lin Feng still held her tightly, showing no sign of letting go.

He then shouted, “Bend your waist down.”

Bending over? That would only make it easier for him, wouldn’t it? She outright refused.

Smack!

Lin Feng struck her without mercy. “Didn’t you hear me? Bend down!”

Still refusing, she was hit again.

Smack! Smack! Smack!

He struck her repeatedly. Normally, he wouldn’t hit a woman, but she was different—she deserved it. After more than ten blows, Cheng Xiangyu couldn’t hold back her tears any longer but finally relented. “W-please stop hitting me! I’ll bend down.”

She bent over and closed her eyes, thinking to herself, “Might as well consider it like being ridden by a dog.”

Unexpectedly, Lin Feng shook her a few times. She felt waves of nausea and difficulty breathing, and couldn’t help but vomit up a mix of salty, bitter, and spicy seawater. But after vomiting, her breathing eased considerably, and she felt much better.

Only then did she realize Lin Feng’s command to bend down was not for what she feared but to help expel seawater from her lungs.

Still, the pain in her arms and thighs reminded her of the dozen or so blows he had dealt her. She felt no gratitude toward Lin Feng and retained no good feelings for him.

Lin Feng said, “Now, use the method I just showed you to help me.”

She turned her head, reluctant. “You’re so strong; I can’t help you.”

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Lin Feng raised his hand as if to strike her again. “Say that again?”

“I’ll help you! I’ll help! Please don’t hit me!” Cheng Xiangyu was terrified and hurriedly complied.

She moved behind Lin Feng and, under his guidance, helped him expel some seawater.

Lin Feng said, “My plan now is to follow the coastline and see if we can find anyone else.”

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