Chapter 367: The Devil's New Clothes (2)

"Once, he nearly strangled me to death. Another time, my body was so weak I almost died, but the Doctor he had stationed at the villa managed to resuscitate me."

"There were far too many incidents like that. I was terrified I wouldn't make it to the end of the year. It wouldn't be long before he tortured me to death for his own amusement."

"I couldn't just sit and wait for death. I tried calling for help, tried escaping that place."

"I actually succeeded, but that devil Li Changgui was even more terrifying than I had imagined. He threatened me with the photos he'd secretly taken and used his connections to pressure me. My parents even got into a car accident during that time."

"I knew he did it. I couldn't escape his grasp."

"After I was brought back to the villa, Li Changgui's torments only escalated. Every night I passed out screaming, and the next day he would wake me up, only to begin a new round of torture once night fell."

"Those days were endless. If I wanted to completely rid myself of Li Changgui, there was only one way: kill him!"

"That thought crossed my mind many times, but I was far inferior to him in both strength and size. The villa was surrounded by Security Guards, and the house was packed with cameras. I was under his surveillance most of the time."

"Li Changgui was a very cautious man. It was hard to find anything sharp or angular in the villa, let alone a knife."

"I went crazy during that time. Aside from doing my best to please Li Changgui, and currying favor with my watchers when he left the villa, my mind was entirely consumed by how to kill him."

"After bitterly enduring for a few more days, I finally learned of one of Li Changgui's weaknesses from the Doctor guarding me."

"He had a heart condition. Every morning before breakfast, he had to take his medication on time. For a while after taking the pills, he couldn't engage in strenuous physical activity or suffer too much stimulation, or it would impede his heart's recovery. That was also why he only tormented me at night."

"Once I knew that, I started trying to tempt him in the mornings. Not outright seduction—after being tortured by him for so long, I knew exactly what to do to arouse that pervert's nerves."

"I would deliberately put on a fearful, resentful expression, looking like I didn't dare resist. I would purposely appear in front of him, then flee like startled prey."

"Li Changgui took the bait quickly. That old thing didn't have the capability in that area anymore, so he could only bite and gnaw at me. He tortured my flesh, forcing me to submit and shiver just to assert his masculine dignity."

"I pretended to be desperate, furious, and utterly helpless, but in reality, my plan was already half-successful."

"Li Changgui was incapable of actually doing that to me, but he loved forcing me to take drugs and watching my ugly state. Because of his heart condition, however, he never touched those stimulants himself. He cherished his life dearly; every meal was personally prepared by his nutritionist and the Doctor. I had absolutely no chance to drug him. Even so, I never gave up a single opportunity to hoard those pills. When he forced me to take the stimulants, I secretly hid a few under my tongue, then stashed them somewhere in the villa when he wasn't looking."

"Those tiny pills were my only hope of killing Li Changgui, the only motivation keeping me alive."

"Before long, I came up with a brilliant method to make Li Changgui unwittingly consume the stimulants."

"After my shower the next morning, I avoided the cameras, crushed a pill into powder, and smeared it over my body—right on the spots Li Changgui loved to bite most."

"Sure enough, he lunged at me like an old dog."

"This round of torture was far more intense than usual. I bled in several places. Li Changgui was rough, his eyes were bloodshot, and he even seemed to recover a sliver of manly vigor."

"That disgusting maggot had no idea he'd only become so ferocious because of the drugs. He thought his years of physical conditioning had finally paid off, like a dead tree sprouting new shoots."

"He had his nutritionist prepare a diet to boost his virility, and the way he looked at me grew even more fervent."

"I wasn't in a rush. I slowly lured him in, continuously increasing the dosage."

"Right up until the morning of the incident. I took all the pills I had stashed away, ground them into powder, and meticulously applied them to my body. It was a very, very thin layer, like a transparent veil."

"I looked at myself in the mirror. This beautiful, full body was wearing the most exquisite dress. It was formless and transparent—the devil's new clothes, granted to me to change my fate!"

"Yes, I walked out of the bathroom wearing these 'new clothes.' I must have been at my most beautiful that day."

"Li Changgui spotted me quickly. Even from a distance, I could hear his heavy panting."

"Later, I was pinned against the dining table. Pastries and porridge were knocked everywhere. Li Changgui finally got what he wanted; he claimed me completely. He was savage, as if he were using all the strength he had accumulated over the years. This time, I didn't cry or scream. I worked hard to cooperate with him. I cried out his name, my eyes even holding a sliver of triumph—this old dog was overdrawing the rest of his life!"

"The drugs were potent. I've forgotten how much time passed; my memory stops at Li Changgui's final face."

"From the base of his neck to his forehead, he turned completely scarlet. His face still carried a mix of excitement and savagery, but his pupils began to dilate. That gaze of his, the one that made it impossible to even think of resisting, was gone forever."

"The old dog knocked over the bowls, chopsticks, and food. Clutching his heart like a drowning man, he raised his hand and clawed at the empty air a few times before collapsing to the floor. I let out a piercing scream. The Doctor and the Security Guard rushed over, while I shrank into the corner, 'terrified.'"

"There isn't much to say about what happened next. To protect Li Changgui's image as a public figure and ensure the stable development of his corporate group, the incident was kept under wraps. The outside world only knew that Li Changgui had suddenly died of illness, and his eldest son, Li Chunqiang, took the helm of the company."

"The only ones with the authority to access those medications were the Doctor and Li Changgui himself. I was just a lowly slave. The police even expressed sympathy for my ordeal. Later, Li Chunqiang paid me three million as hush money. As for Li Changgui's death, he didn't care at all—or rather, this was exactly what he'd wanted to see."

Having finished her story in one breath, Number Four, Wang Yuchun, buttoned up her clothes. "I haven't lied. I also admit that I'm filthy. But as for killing Li Changgui, I will never repent."

With her buttons fastened, Wang Yuchun supported the helmet with both hands and pulled it off. This time, there was no electric shock or anything of the sort. Everything she had said was likely the truth.

Standing up from the Electric Chair, Wang Yuchun felt a wave of dizziness. Number Five hurriedly ran over to support her, his chubby hands—in a rare display—not taking advantage of her. "Careful."

A flash of disgust passed through Wang Yuchun's eyes, but she smoothly leaned against Number Five's chest. "Everything I said was the truth. Are you willing to vote for me?"

She leaned into him like a helpless little bird, her voice gentle as she lifted her exquisite face to look at Number Five.

"I am! I'll cast my vote for you! Your confession really moved me." Number Five chuckled, supporting Wang Yuchun back to the round table.

"You stupid fatty, are you sure you want to give her your vote? She's just using you." Number Six, Skinny Monkey, frowned at the two of them. Once Wang Yuchun got the fat man's vote, the balance among the group would be broken.

Number Five ignored Number Six. He squeezed his bloated body next to Wang Yuchun, his eyes—sunken deep into his fat—looking her up and down.

"Number Four has already secured one vote. Which of you is also planning to vote for her?" Number One Wang Shi asked emotionlessly, his tone seemingly casual.

No one answered. Wang Yuchun's expression soured slightly. She wanted to push Number Five away and make promises or offer special conditions to the others, but she was afraid Number Five would abandon her.

By the time the alarm sounded for the fourth time, she still only had that single vote.

"We're partners. Remember to vote for me later."

Number Five reached out and squeezed Wang Yuchun's shoulder. Wang Yuchun responded with a sweet smile, but she didn't open her mouth to give him a definitive answer.

Leaving the round table, Number Five's fat body barely squeezed into the Electric Chair. He carefully sniffed the scent inside the helmet, muttered something under his breath, and then put it on.

The alarm stopped. Number Five split his mouth into a grin, revealing jagged teeth. "I'm very glad to meet everyone here. I'm quite satisfied with the smells on all of you. It's the first time I've smelled such a potent stench on other people!"

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Tian Teng. I am a high school retaker, and I have a special ability..."