Chapter 303: Having Some Skills

"I know you’ve got some skills, but on this island, you’d better behave," Chen Qingdi threatened. "If you dare to resist or try to run again, I’ll make you wish you were dead."

Dugu Qiuyue shot back at Chen Qingdi furiously.

"No matter how you look at it, Wu Tian is your martial uncle. I am Wu Tian’s second wife, which naturally makes me your martial aunt! How dare you treat me like this? You have no respect for your elders! Your actions are an offense against heaven itself!"

Her words only annoyed Chen Qingdi. He had no desire to waste his breath on this woman, so he strode forward without hesitation and slapped Dugu Qiuyue so hard she fell to the ground.

He said coldly, "You woman, how dare you lecture me so insolently? You’re courting death! I’m telling you, I won’t let you off the hook!"

The slap left Dugu Qiuyue completely disoriented. She lay sprawled on the floor, wailing in agony.

Chen Qingdi felt not an ounce of pity for her. He turned, walked back to his desk, sat down, and went back to his work.

Dugu Qiuyue lay on the floor for a while, the reality of her situation slowly sinking in. ’This man isn’t going to let me go,’ she thought. She began to rack her brain for a way to escape.

She shifted on the floor and slowly pushed herself up. A trace of fear and unease flickered in her eyes as she looked at Chen Qingdi.

’This man is no pushover. I have to find a way to break free from his control.’

Dugu Qiuyue took a deep breath, walked up to Chen Qingdi, and said in a soft tone, "Mr. Chen, please don’t be angry. What I said just now was out of line. I apologize. I hope we can reconcile. After all, we are relatives."

Chen Qingdi glanced at her, having no intention of getting tangled up with her any further.

He said coldly, "Relatives? You and Wu Tian are married. What the hell does that have to do with me? I’m telling you, I’m not letting you off! Now get the hell out!"

Dugu Qiuyue’s heart skipped a beat. ’This man is not easy to deal with. I have to find a way to escape his control.’

She began to scan the office, looking for a way out. Soon, she spotted a closed door.

She hurried over and tried to open it, but the door was locked.

A wave of despair washed over Dugu Qiuyue. ’This man has backed me into a corner. I have to find a way to save myself.’

She turned to face Chen Qingdi and sneered.

"You think you’re so great? You’re just a spineless coward who got ahead by relying on women! You think one slap is enough to make me leave? I’m telling you, it won’t be that easy!"

In a luxurious office, Chen Qingdi and Dugu Qiuyue were arguing over some trivial matters.

Dugu Qiuyue was a smart and capable woman, but she always liked to challenge Chen Qingdi’s authority.

This time, her words had enraged Chen Qingdi, and he decided to teach her a lesson.

"Say that again, I dare you!" Chen Qingdi strode furiously toward Dugu Qiuyue.

"I’ll say it again. What are you going to do about it?" Dugu Qiuyue looked at him provocatively, a pair of scissors hidden in her handbag.

Chen Qingdi didn’t notice the danger and continued to close in on her. Suddenly, Dugu Qiuyue lunged, and the two began to grapple violently.

Their struggle sent items in the office scattering across the floor, creating a chaotic scene.

Ultimately, Dugu Qiuyue’s strength gave out, and she was defeated. Chen Qingdi pinned her to the floor and reached for the phone to call his bodyguards.

"Please, let me go," Dugu Qiuyue cried in fear. "I promise I’ll never cause trouble for you again."

Chen Qingdi didn’t want to make a bigger scene. He thought for a moment, then decided to have Li Feng and the security guards take her to the dungeon to await punishment.

Li Feng was a loyal subordinate. He led the guards and arrived at the office swiftly. As they dragged Dugu Qiuyue away, she was still desperately begging Chen Qingdi for forgiveness.

On the way to the dungeon, Dugu Qiuyue was severely tortured. She screamed in agony, begging for mercy. But Chen Qingdi’s heart didn’t soften; he coldly watched her suffer.

"I was wrong, I was really wrong," Dugu Qiuyue pleaded, kneeling on the ground. "I promise I’ll never provoke you again. Please, just let me go."

Chen Qingdi looked at her without a trace of pity. He knew this was the only way to make Dugu Qiuyue submit completely and to maintain his authority and dignity.

Li Feng watched Dugu Qiuyue coldly, his heart filled with rage. He decided to teach her a lesson and show her the consequences of provoking Chen Qingdi.

He brought Dugu Qiuyue into the dungeon. The dark, damp environment, coupled with the clanking of cold iron chains, made Dugu Qiuyue’s heart leap into her throat.

She couldn’t help but start trembling, her face pale.

Li Feng sneered, "Dugu Qiuyue, do you admit your mistake?"

Dugu Qiuyue immediately dropped to her knees. "I was wrong. I shouldn’t have provoked Chen Qingdi. Please, forgive me."

Li Feng snorted. "Forgive you? That depends on your performance. If you can treat the boss as your master and serve him like a Tributor, and also make all the women on Medical God Island obey him, then I’ll consider forgiving you."

Dugu Qiuyue nodded repeatedly. "Li, I will definitely do it."

A cold smile touched the corners of Li Feng’s lips. "Then we’ll see how you perform."

Dugu Qiuyue remained kneeling on the floor. Only after Li Feng had left the dungeon did she slowly rise to her feet.

’I have no way out,’ she realized. ’I have to treat Chen Qingdi as my master and serve him like a Tributor to earn Li Feng’s forgiveness.’

She silently vowed to herself that she would do it. ’It won’t be easy,’ she knew, ’but I will do everything in my power to succeed.’

She walked out of the dungeon and headed toward her room. She needed to think about how to make Chen Qingdi her master.

Back in her room, she began to think seriously. She knew she needed to change, and she decided to start with her own mindset.

「The next morning.」

Dugu Qiuyue woke up early. She was dressed in a white outfit that made her look exceptionally fresh and refined.

She walked to Chen Qingdi’s room and knocked softly on the door.

"Cyan Emperor, are you awake?"

Chen Qingdi’s voice came from within the room. "Come in."

Dugu Qiuyue pushed the door open and walked in, seeing Chen Qingdi already sitting on the edge of the bed.

She walked over and said with a smile, "Good morning."

Chen Qingdi looked at Dugu Qiuyue with some surprise. "Why did you come looking for me?"

Dugu Qiuyue smiled and said, "I came to apologize. I shouldn’t have made you angry."

Chen Qingdi nodded. "Alright, I forgive you."

Dugu Qiuyue knew this was only the beginning. She would have to work much harder to gain Chen Qingdi’s approval.