Suddenly, Lian Dou took her hand, and as he was about to say something.
The girl let out a "hiss" and her face turned slightly pale.
"What's wrong?"
Xu Qian couldn't help but roll her eyes and said coldly, "It's all because of your research into those strange things. My hands are numb from chopping."
Lian Dou's brows relaxed slightly, and he gripped her wrist with one hand.
He pressed down heavily on several acupoints in her palm, forearm, and upper arm.
Before long, her entire arm returned to its original state, no longer numb or painful.
Xu Qian's eyes lit up, and she raised her hand, rotating her wrist.
"Lian Dou, I didn't expect you to know so much."
A hint of a smile flashed in the man's eyes, and his voice deepened slightly, "You will get to know me even better in the future."
"Ring ring ring."
Lian Dou frowned slightly, wondering who was foolish enough to call him at this time.
"Hello."
"Lian Dou, did you capture Xu Qian?"
Hui Feichi's tone was unusually excited, as if he couldn't wait to come back.
Lian Dou hummed softly and turned his gaze to the indifferent girl.
"I'll be back immediately. You must keep a close eye on her. Lian Dou, don't let me down."
"Got it."
Lian Dou irritably hung up the phone.
Xu Qian's eyes flickered, and she leaned back against the sofa, clenching her fists and holding them up in front of him.
"Here, keep a close eye on me."
Lian Dou was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses and clasped her delicate wrists with his large hands.
"Of course."
Suddenly, Xu Qian raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Lian Dou, what's so good about me that you like?"
She knew herself; she was a selfish person. Apart from her sister and those she truly cared about, she didn't care about anyone else.
What was the use of a beautiful face? Her heart was cold, dead. Any man who fell in love with her was doomed to a tragic end.
Like Mei Yue Bai, or even Xiang Jin Tian.
Lian Dou gave an awkward laugh and rubbed his nose.
"How many times do you have to ask? I like you because I like you, there's no reason." He paused and continued, "Besides, the group is more important to me."
Xu Qian glanced at him indifferently and said, "Hmm, I hope you'll keep that in mind."
To be honest, this foxy man was very special. He was particularly ruthless, yet also particularly gentle. This gentleness was directed only at her, while his ruthlessness was towards everyone else.
This stark contrast always made Xu Qian's heart soften.
She couldn't help but be a little more tolerant, and a little more tolerant of him.
Suddenly, the man grabbed her by the calf and slung her over his shoulder.
Xu Qian was startled and thumped his back with all her might, making a loud thudding sound.
"Lian Dou, I can walk myself."
"Sleep!"
"Get lost."
"What are you thinking? Even if you wanted to sleep with me, I don't want to sleep with you."
Xu Qian was choked for words and let the man remove her black robe and shoes, and then stuff her into the covers.
Only her head was left showing.
"Sleep. Hui Feichi will be here soon, and he won't make things easy for you. Be prepared."
Xu Qian didn't care at all. She closed her eyes slightly and said, "Then you can go out. I'm going to sleep."
Lian Dou sat on the edge of the bed, crossed his legs, and stared at her sideways.
"No, I need to monitor you."
Xu Qian ignored him and closed her eyes directly.
Once her eyes were closed, her senses became even more acute. She could feel Lian Dou's gaze fixed on her face, never leaving.
Xu Qian said lightly, "Keep looking at me and I'll gouge your eyeballs out."
Lian Dou chuckled, "A captive woman still dares to say such things."
"Oh, I'm not important at all anyway." As she spoke, Xu Qian felt his gaze shift away, no longer focused on her.
Xu Qian had intended to rest her eyes, but she unexpectedly fell asleep.