In the pitch-black night, under the massive downpour, a frail woman was frantically running in the tempestuous rain. The raindrops, as big as beans, hitting her face, blurring her sight, and yet, she ran for her life.

Screech——

The sharp noise of abrupt brakes echoed, and a luxurious black car appeared in front of her.

The sudden appearance frightened Ji Xiaoran into continual steps backward. She lost her balance and fell, her body covered in mud.

At that moment, a man stood before her.

Dressed in a crisp suit, an extraordinary aura surrounded him, blending with the night, exceptionally radiant.

He stood underneath a black umbrella, his expensive leather shoes stepping on the rain-soaked ground, sounding crisp. Step by step, he approached Ji Xiaoran.

Retreating continuously, Ji Xiaoran shivered, "Who... who are you? What... what place is this?"

She did not know why she was in this place. All she knew was this man, ghost-like, had been following her, making her feel suffocated and panicked.

In the darkness, she could not see his face clearly. All she knew was that this was an extremely terrifying man, like Satan who stepped out from hell.

"Miss Ji Xiaoran, hello!" He curved his lips into a wicked smile.

"What... what did you call me?" Ji Xiaoran was taken aback.

It had already been ten years. Ten years since anyone had called her Miss Ji Xiaoran.

"All these years, it seems you haven't been faring well." His voice was captivating yet deadly.

"Who are you exactly? Do you know me?" Ji Xiaoran struggled to stand up from the ground, trembling as she embraced herself, her clothes already soaked.

He did not answer Ji Xiaoran, instead, took steps towards her.

His figure was tall and slender, extremely perfect, but in the eyes of Ji Xiaoran, he was like a devil.

"No...don't come any closer." Ji Xiaoran was terrified. Such a terrible environment and encountering such a man was an extremely dangerous situation.

The man under the black umbrella took one step after another towards Ji Xiaoran.

His unique scent, mixed with the rainwater, penetrated Ji Xiaoran's nostrils.

"Who... exactly are you?" Ji Xiaoran felt the man was somewhat familiar, yet so unfamiliar.

Ji Xiaoran had nowhere to retreat, she approached the deep-water area not far away step by step.

She turned her head and looked back, immediately frozen with fear. She yelled, "Don't come any closer!"

But the man ignored her words and continued to near her.

"Who are you really? Speak up!" Ji Xiaoran screamed in despair. The torrential rain relentlessly washed her face, gradually blurring her voice.

In her hazy vision, she saw him smiling, a terrifying smile.

"Esteemed and beautiful Miss Ji Xiaoran, remember this moment. Welcome to the hell I've tailor-made just for you!" The man was already standing in front of her, within arm's reach. Suddenly, he pushed her into the deep-water area with one swift motion!

With a splash! The black water scattered in all directions!

Ji Xiaoran was pushed into the water by him, where she struggled in the water!

The desperate desire to survive was overwhelming. She exerted all of her strength attempting to surface from the water, yet her head gradually became heavier and heavier...

So tired, extremely tired...

Who on earth is he?

A noble silhouette stood at the shore, coldly watching as the woman slowly sank into the water. A trace of haze spread through the man's eyes: "Ji Xiaoran, I won't let you die. There's plenty of time for us in the future."

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"Help...Help...Ah!!" Ji Xiaoran suddenly opened her eyes with a scream.

"Xiaoran, don't be afraid." Qin Tianhan held onto her hand.