The abandoned factory was unusually quiet tonight.
A group of bodyguards, all dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, stood solemnly behind Yang Yang.
Yang Yang was also dressed in black today, lacking her usual air of aloof elegance and exuding a fierce intensity.
Her gaze fell upon the two sofas inside the abandoned factory; she knew they were Ye Lingyun's exclusive seats.
Whoever he gave the red card to would suffer a dire fate.
It was said that birds of a feather flock together.
She was about to marry Ye Lingyun and become the mistress of the Ye Group, so how could she be as fragile as she appeared?
This time, she was fully prepared and would ensure Tang Xiaomin would never return, meeting a terrible end!
At 8:30 PM, Tang Xiaomin appeared in the abandoned factory. She came alone.
As soon as she walked in, she saw the dense crowd of thugs behind Yang Yang, their bodies radiating a chilling murderous intent.
"Heh." Yang Yang let out a cold laugh.
"I thought you'd have Yan Jue behind you, or at least call ten helpers. It's quite disappointing that you've come alone."
"What, is it that President Yan doesn't dote on you as much as rumors say, or is he afraid of the Ye and Yang families and doesn't want to cause trouble, so he's abandoning you?"
"Heh..."
"Aside from being President Yan's fiancée, you have no background. President Yan is a businessman; he'll naturally weigh the pros and cons."
So, Tang Xiaomin, just wait for death.
Tang Xiaomin remained silent, walking at an unhurried pace to the sofas and sitting down.
"Enough with the nonsense. Bring out whatever tricks you have. Let me have a taste of the methods of the Yang family's esteemed daughter."
Tang Xiaomin's fearless demeanor and provocative words successfully ignited Yang Yang's rage.
"Tang Xiaomin, in all my life, I've never met anyone as arrogant as you."
Tang Xiaomin curved her lips slightly.
"Today, you have."
"Good, very good. Tang Xiaomin, today you'll walk in, and you'll crawl out. Your end is imminent."
Anyone who provoked her and dared to ruin her plans deserved only death.
Yang Yang waved her hand at the bodyguards beside her.
Soon, over a dozen bodyguards drew their guns, their dark muzzles pointed at Tang Xiaomin.
Some bodyguards produced ropes, while others brought out clubs, daggers, large pliers, and even chainsaws... a variety of torture instruments, all readily available.
With such thorough preparation, it was clear they intended to torture Tang Xiaomin to death.
A sinister, cold smile played on Yang Yang's lips. She tilted her chin slightly and mockingly said to Tang Xiaomin,
"Tang Xiaomin, kneel and beg for mercy, and I'll have them go easier on you."
Begging for mercy was impossible; it would never happen, not even if they outnumbered her and their methods were vicious.
After a long while, Tang Xiaomin remained motionless, casually sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed.
Far from being intimidated by their menacing display, she appeared even more defiant than before.
After a considerable pause, seeing no movement from the other side, Tang Xiaomin impatiently said,
"Aren't you going to make a move? I'm sitting right here, so come at me."
Hesitating and being slow to fight, a bunch of cowards.
Yang Yang's patience wore thin, and she immediately gave the order.
"Beat her to death, kill this slut!"
...
The bodyguard wielding an iron bar was the first to charge, swinging the bar down fiercely towards Tang Xiaomin's head.
Tang Xiaomin remained seated, completely unmoving.
Bang!
A dull thud echoed, followed by a crisp "crack."
The bodyguard's wrist was broken, and he let out a pained cry as he was thrown in front of Yang Yang.
Yang Yang's eyes widened in shock as she looked at the newcomer.
"Ling... Lingyun, why are you here?"
The next second, Yang Yang's vicious expression transformed into a sweet one, and she happily ran towards Ye Lingyun.
Slap!
A sharp slap suddenly rang out. Yang Yang was sent to the ground, covering the side of her face in disbelief.
The one who hit her was not Tang Xiaomin, but her fiancé, Ye Lingyun.
Everything happened too quickly. Yang Yang's bodyguards were stunned for three seconds before swarming to Yang Yang's side, fussing over her.
"Miss, are you alright?"
"Are you seriously injured?"
...
Yang Yang was helped up by her bodyguards. One bodyguard, indignant, immediately questioned Ye Lingyun.
"Young Master Yun, Miss loves you so much, why did you hit her?"
"If it weren't for the fact that you're the heir of the Ye Group, you pretty boy, our Miss could have had as many as she wanted. What makes you think you're so special..."
Slap!
Yang Yang immediately slapped the bodyguard who had spoken out of turn across the face.
"My business with him is none of your concern. Get out!"
The bodyguard lowered his head dejectedly and obediently retreated.
Tang Xiaomin felt a pang of sympathy for him. It was true, chasing after someone and ending up with nothing.
Yang Yang, breathing heavily, furiously questioned Ye Lingyun.
"Why?"
"Why did you break off our engagement? And now you hit me for Tang Xiaomin, do you want to be with her?"
...
To escape this engagement, Ye Lingyun had even resorted to the childish act of running away from home.
He had been staying in the cemetery for a few days. These had been the most relaxed nights he had experienced in a long time.
Even in the graveyard, he slept soundly and freely.
He thought that if he could abandon everything and hide away, it would be alright. He was willing to pay the price for freedom.
He never expected Yang Yang to truly go mad.
Unable to find him, she turned her anger on Tang Xiaomin and intended to harm her.
He couldn't stand by and watch a friend who had helped him be in danger, so he had come to end it all.
"I'll say it again, I never thought of being with her."
"On the other hand, you dared to harm Tang Xiaomin. Yang Yang, you're incredibly bold."
"It's all because of you! You broke off our engagement for this woman, and she hid you. How could I possibly tolerate her? She deserves to die!"
Yang Yang screamed hysterically, tears streaming down her face.
"No matter what, Tang Xiaomin must die today!"
They were the ones forcing her; they were the ones who had wronged her. She was merely retaliating.
That shameless vixen deserved to die!
Ye Lingyun shook his head, feeling angry at Yang Yang's actions, but more so, helpless.
"You always thought Xiaomin interfered with our engagement, but that was never the case. Xiaomin is my friend. I knew her for over a year before we were even engaged."
"Even if I had feelings for her, she never flirted with me. After she realized my feelings, she actively kept her distance."
"On the contrary, you, consumed by jealousy, have repeatedly dragged me and Xiaomin together, and then imagined that there was something between us."
"The reason I broke off the engagement was never because of Xiaomin, but because of you. I truly cannot tolerate a woman like you, who is so inexplicable and acts like a lunatic. It's impossible for me to marry you and spend my life with you."