Su Ling curled into a ball as he watched her approach. He subconsciously covered his head, his body shaking uncontrollably.
“Are you afraid? Weren’t you acting tough just now? Why are you scared now?”
Seeing that she didn’t strike him, tears poured down his face. He tremblingly touched his chest. That kick hurt so much; he felt like his ribs were about to break! Why was this happening? He didn’t want this. He had only wanted to voice his grievances. Why was she like this?
“Tsk, I still prefer how tough you were earlier. Here, write a few more lines!” Gu Qingyuan picked up the Notebook from the floor and threw it at Su Ling.
Su Ling instinctively wanted to refuse, but then he thought of something and began to write on it: ‘Please don’t hit me, okay? I beg you. I’ll be good and listen from now on. I’ll do whatever you want me to do. I won’t resist anymore.’
“Alright!”
Su Ling was stunned. She agreed just like that? It was that easy?
“However, you have to eat this!” Gu Qingyuan casually threw out a Small Medicine Bottle. The white bottle rolled across the floor and stopped by Su Ling’s feet.
Su Ling picked it up. There were no words on the bottle; it was completely blank. He opened it, and the Medicine inside emitted a unique fragrance. It didn’t look like medicine, but rather like candy. But this definitely wasn’t candy. This woman wouldn’t be kind enough to give him candy, and the Medicine smelled a bit strange.
If he didn’t eat it, he would be beaten… He grit his teeth, steeled his heart, poured out a pill, and swallowed it! He felt some resistance toward such an unknown thing, but Su Ling smacked his lips. He really didn’t feel anything. Perhaps the only sensation was that it was a bit sweet?
Gu Qingyuan saw Su Ling eat it and smirked. She slowly walked over and crouched in front of him. “You ate it so decisively. Aren’t you worried I gave you some kind of poison?”
Su Ling looked up at her and then shook his head. He didn’t think she would give him poison. After all, if she really wanted to kill him, she wouldn’t bother beating him.
“You’re quite smart. However, while it isn’t poison, it is… good medicine! Furthermore, it’s the kind of drug that is addictive. Since you’ve taken one pill, I expect it won’t be long before you’re begging me for the second. You’ll feel miserable if you don’t have it! Heh, what do you think? Are you looking forward to it?”
Su Ling’s pupils dilated, and his tears fell silently.
“Experience it well. I’m going to the Second Floor. If you need anything, come find me there.” Gu Qingyuan patted Su Ling’s cheek and left before he could react.
Su Ling watched her retreating back, feeling miserable. He didn’t understand why this was happening. Was it because of the Medicine? Su Ling curled up his body. Was it really that kind of drug? What would happen to him? Su Ling didn’t dare to think about it. He could only huddle up and try to lie to himself: ‘It’s not that kind of drug. She’s lying to me.’
But the inexplicable heat rising in his body completely shattered his fantasy. It was hot, a bit too hot, and his mind felt restless. His arms involuntarily wanted to tear at his clothes. He really wanted to do something… A certain image flashed through his mind. Perhaps it was the effect of the drug, or perhaps it was for some other reason, but when he thought of that image, he didn’t feel repulsed. Instead, he felt an instinctive longing!
No, he couldn’t do this!
Su Ling eventually let out a hot breath, his cheeks flushed red. He knew something was wrong with him, but he couldn’t do this. He couldn’t. Although he kept telling himself not to go, his body moved of its own accord.
The room! Su Ling suddenly remembered what she had said before she left—to find her if he needed anything. Now was the time he needed something. He had to find her! Su Ling didn’t know how he ended up on the Second Floor. Only one thought remained in his mind: ‘Find her. It’ll be fine if I find her!’
But there were so many rooms on the Second Floor. Which room should he look for her in? Having no choice, he could only knock on them one by one. His arms couldn’t support his weight enough to lift them, so he used his head to knock—once, then again, using all his strength. Soon, his fair and smooth forehead turned bright red. Yet, as if he couldn’t feel the pain, he continued to knock on every door. Finally, just as his forehead was about to split open, a door was opened!
The moment the door opened, Su Ling saw that familiar figure. Without a second thought, he crawled over and hugged her tightly, wanting to get whatever he could.
“Little thing, you’re a bit slow.”
“So, there has to be a bit of a penalty. Do you understand?”
Su Ling’s consciousness was hazy. Hearing that she wanted to give him The Penalty, he instinctively shook his head.
“What? You don’t want The Penalty? But if I don’t punish you, I won’t give you what you want.” Gu Qingyuan looked at the little thing who had become even duller due to the drug. She held up her two hands: one hand represented the punishment, and the other represented no punishment.
Su Ling’s already slow brain tried hard to process her words, his face looking incredibly dazed. If he received The Penalty, he would get what he wanted; if he didn’t, he would get nothing. Su Ling shook his head. After thinking simply for a moment, he chose the punishment.
Su Ling nodded and looked up, his charming eyes seemingly filled with hearts.
“Fine. Then go use your mouth to bring that thing over to me!” Gu Qingyuan pointed at an object on the floor.
Su Ling looked at it and, without a thought, crawled over and picked it up with his teeth! Gu Qingyuan grasped the Leather Whip and swung it hard. Several sharp cracks echoed in the air.
Crack! Crack!
“Get down.”
Su Ling obediently followed orders. He prostrated himself on the ground, his rear raised high, his head tilted slightly to look at her. Gu Qingyuan licked her lips. The little thing was so obedient. If only he could stay this obedient forever. While she thought this, she didn’t stop her movements. She swung her hand down with force!
Snap!
Su Ling’s body jolted, and a layer of mist instantly filled his eyes. It hurt so much! Although his consciousness was clouded, his instinctive fear of pain still made him try to cover his rear. He curled into a ball, looking at her with fear in his eyes.
Gu Qingyuan raised an eyebrow. “Hmm?”
“Hurry up and come here. I’ll hit you two more times. After just two more times, you can have what you want.”
Su Ling still shook his head. Even though his intelligence wasn’t high right now, his instinctive fear of pain was even stronger than the influence of the Medicine. Gu Qingyuan grit her teeth and gripped the Leather Whip tightly. This little thing was really a killjoy!
She threw down the whip, pulled the medicine bottle from her bosom, and poured out a pill.
“Come here. Eat this, and I won’t hit you anymore.”
Gu Qingyuan unhurriedly dragged the little thing to the bed. She sat on the edge, watching him and waiting quietly. Su Ling suddenly frowned and shook his head hard. For some reason, he felt a bit dizzy. Strange thoughts were popping up in his mind, his breathing grew more rapid, and one could even see the hot steam from his breath!
Su Ling tilted his head and thought about it, then took the pill and stuffed it into his mouth. Seeing the little thing finish the Medicine, Gu Qingyuan smiled. Seeing her smile, Su Ling thought she had agreed. He eagerly crawled over and hugged her thigh…