You Owe Me, My Love

When Bai Rong was awake, she borrowed a clock from Song Xiyu, which was placed on the table.

She knew she had been trapped in this small dark room for seven days.

During these seven days, she had never spoken a single word.

On the morning of the eighth day, she was being blindfolded again and taken onto a van with no license plate.

The van made many turns and she had changed several vehicles en route.

Three hours later, she was thrown out of the van.

When she removed her blindfold, the morning sun blinded her.

She was not able to keep her eyes opened, so she closed her eyes again and opened them slowly.

The first thing she saw was a water fountain.

In the middle of the fountain was a statue of a woman holding her child.

It seemed like an irony to Bai Rong.

She also saw green trees and grass, as well as red flowers.

She was still alive.

Bai Rong knew that she was near a park. She walked towards the roadside and hailed a cab.

“Sir, I don’t have any money. Can you make a call for me? I will get someone to pick me up.” Bai Rong said softly.

The driver was startled to see Bai Rong looking as pale as a ghost and was wearing a creased blue skirt stained with blood.

Her hand was also bandaged.

“Did you get robbed or kidnapped? Do you need to call the police?” The driver kindly offered.

Bai Rong shook her head and her eyes were red-rimmed. “There is no use even if I call the police,” she said.

to call? You can make the call yourself.” The

much.” Bai Rong keyed in Liu Yan’s number and the call got

I am on my way home now but I have no money. Can you pay the cab fare when I

Yan was thrilled to hear her friend’s voice. “Where have you been? I looked everywhere for you and have even called the police! Do you

report first. I will be back soon. I’m using the driver’s phone so I am hanging up now.” Bai Rong hung up

later, Liu Yan was already waiting

fare. Liu Yan noticed the bandage on her hand and widened her eyes in worry. “What happened to your hand? What happened during this period

got very agitated and said, “I am going to

I haven’t showered for seven days. I must

such a

her voice and said, “Who are those people?! Bai Rong, you can’t just take it lying down. I will help you. We can’t let them get

calm and looked indifferent. “Let this matter pass. If you are my friend, don’t

Yan was not able to stay calm and said as she followed behind Bai Rong, “Don’t tell me it was Su Wanning? So much has happened these few days. Gu Mingchen and Su Wanning got engaged. Has your disappearance

they supposed to get married?” Bai Rong took a

Yan kicked the garbage bin in rage as she said, “Gu Mingchen should be ashamed of himself. While you were kidnapped, he got happily engaged to another woman. Do you not mean anything to

and

married? It had to be Su Wanning. Even if she succeeds

want to talk about it anymore.” Bai

her. Tell everyone the truth. You have Gu Mingchen’s support, there is nothing to fear. Fight it

Bai Rong raised her voice and said

tone. She looked

knew she shouldn’t have gotten mad

wanted to help

what I should do. Don’t

“Why does life treat you so badly? The pain

on her back and looked into space in stillness, as though she was glad to receive

“Yes, definitely.”

room, she took her clothes and went into the

you want me to help you?” Liu Yan

the process of doing so. I am a doctor too; I know what needs to be done.

woman finished washing up and as she was getting dressed, she heard

Yan opened the door and Gu Mingchen dashed in. Feeling emotional, he choked up while he asked, “Where is Bai

her enough trouble?” Liu Yan tried to push the man away as a swell of rage rose in her but she wasn’t strong enough to

Mingchen looked at her as tears filled his deep-set