Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

At that moment, Zhao Dong hadn't gone far. He happened to discover a park not far from the villa that was rich in Spiritual Energy, so he sat down cross-legged to absorb it.

During this time, he pieced things together, connecting the poison in Ji Xiong's room with the earlier reactions of Gao Wei and Li Tianlai. He was eighty percent sure they were behind this. He was also waiting. If Ji Xueyao called him, he would go back and help. If she didn't, he would let it go. There was no need to be friendly to someone who would just give him the cold shoulder.

Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the number and answered. Ji Xueyao's guilt-ridden voice came through immediately. "Zhao Dong, where are you?"

"What's wrong, Class President?"

Ji Xueyao bit her lip and whispered, "Zhao Dong! I feel like something is very strange today! That Dr. Li Tianlai said the only way to cure my dad is for me to... to sleep with Gao Wei! He called it 'warding off misfortune with a joyous occasion' and said it's the only way my dad will wake up..."

Zhao Dong chuckled. "And what do you think about that?"

Ji Xueyao's voice became desperate. "Zhao Dong, can you help me? Do you have a way to save my father? I really don't want to have relations with Gao Wei. He's so promiscuous. The thought of sleeping with that scum... I just can't..."

Zhao Dong raised an eyebrow. "Alright, I understand, Class President. Wait for me. I'll be right there. I can cure your father's illness!"

"Really? That's wonderful! Please, hurry!"

After the call ended, Zhao Dong rushed toward the villa.

Meanwhile, back in the room, Gao Wei had finished his shower and walked out wrapped in a bath towel. Looking at Ji Xueyao on the bed, he complained, "Xueyao, why haven't you taken your clothes off? What are you waiting for?"

Fearing that direct refusal would make Gao Wei fly into a rage, Ji Xueyao could only try to stall for time. "Gao Wei, I... I'm still a little scared. Just give me some time to prepare myself."

Gao Wei frowned. "Don't be scared. I'll be gentle. It'll be over quickly."

As Gao Wei approached, a frightened Ji Xueyao scrambled off the bed and backed away. "You... you stay away from me!"

Gao Wei's expression slowly darkened. "Xueyao, our parents know each other, and we're a perfect match. Why do you keep refusing me?"

Ji Xueyao could no longer hold back. "Gao Wei, I'll be honest with you. I really don't have any feelings for you! I don't want this to happen between us. Can't we think of another way?"

Gao Wei's expression finally twisted. "There is no other way. This is the only way to save your father!"

With that, he advanced step by step as Ji Xueyao retreated, finally finding herself trapped in a corner. She stared at Gao Wei's grim face, her own turning pale with fright. "Gao Wei, you... don't do anything rash!"

Gao Wei snorted, grabbing her arm and shoving her onto the bed, then began to kiss her forcibly.

Ji Xueyao clamped her mouth shut and struggled with all her might.

After several failed attempts, Gao Wei flew into a humiliating rage. He grabbed her by the neck and snarled, "Ji Xueyao, I've been nice to you, haven't I? If you fucking resist again, you can just watch your father die right in front of you! Only Dr. Li Tianlai and I can save him!"

"Bullshit! I don't need your help! Zhao Dong can save him too!" Ji Xueyao shouted angrily as she struggled.

"Zhao Dong?" Gao Wei paused for a moment, then let out a derisive sneer. "That little bastard from before? Him? Look at his pathetic, trashy appearance. You really expect him to save your father? Do you even believe that yourself?"

With that, Gao Wei pressed his lips against Ji Xueyao's pale, slender neck.

A wave of humiliation washed over her. She fought back fiercely, her small fists raining down on Gao Wei's body. Tears streamed down her face as she cursed, "Gao Wei, you bastard! You animal! Get off me!"

"Never! Xueyao, stop struggling. We're a match made in heaven. Give your body to me today, and we'll get engaged tomorrow."

"I don't want to get engaged to you!" Ji Xueyao cried, her face a mask of tears as Gao Wei's large hands began to roam over her body.

Downstairs, Zhao Dong knocked on the villa's front door. Wu Qiuyue heard the sound and went to open it. Seeing Zhao Dong, she asked in disbelief, "Zhao Dong, why are you here again?"

Zhao Dong tried to reason with her. "Auntie, you've been tricked by Li Tianlai and Gao Wei. There are other ways to save your husband. I have a solution."

Before Wu Qiuyue could even process what he'd said, Zhao Dong rushed past her and up the stairs. Her expression changed, and she hurried after him.

As Zhao Dong reached the second-floor hallway, he immediately heard Ji Xueyao's sobs coming from one of the rooms. There was no time to think. He kicked the door with all his force, sending it flying from its hinges.

The two people inside froze in shock. Zhao Dong looked at the pair on the bed and let out a quiet sigh of relief. Ji Xueyao's shirt was nearly torn off, but her pants were still on. It seemed the worst had not yet happened.

"Zhao Dong!" Seeing him, Ji Xueyao burst into a fresh wave of tears, as if a dam of pent-up grievances had finally broken.

With a dark expression, Zhao Dong strode into the room and sent a vicious kick at the dumbfounded Gao Wei. Gao Wei's body curled up like a shrimp from the impact, and he went rolling across the floor.

Zhao Dong quickly pulled the blanket over Ji Xueyao's body. "Xueyao, trust me. I will definitely cure your father!"

"Mmhmm... I believe you!" Ji Xueyao sobbed, her eyes flooded with tears. If Zhao Dong hadn't arrived at that very second, she would have been violated.

Catching up from behind, Wu Qiuyue and Li Tianlai stared at the scene. "You're mad... completely mad..." Wu Qiuyue stammered.

Li Tianlai, however, roared with fury, "You brat, have you lost your mind? Do you realize the magnitude of your mistake? Mr. Ji will die because of you!"

Zhao Dong shot a cold sneer at him. "Go fuck yourself. Don't think for a second I don't know the game you're playing! This illness, I can cure it!"

Losing all composure, Li Tianlai cursed, "If you can cure this illness, I'll stand on my head and eat shit! Besides me, no one in the entire East Sea can cure it!"

"Then keep your damn eyes peeled and watch closely!"

Without another word, Zhao Dong strode into Ji Xiong's adjacent room. He quickly pressed several acupoints on Ji Xiong's body. "Bring me a bowl of water!" he commanded Wu Qiuyue.

Wu Qiuyue froze, frowning. "Zhao Dong, who do you think you're talking to?"

"I said, bring me water!"

Wu Qiuyue pouted, but as if compelled by some unseen force, she actually brought a bowl of water over. Zhao Dong wasted no time. Holding his hand over the bowl, he drew several mystical symbols in the air above the water's surface, then silently chanted an incantation.

After completing the ritual, he immediately poured the water into Ji Xiong's mouth.

Li Tianlai began to scoff, "See? Nothing's happening. Weren't you saying that you could—"

His words caught in his throat.

On the bed, Ji Xiong's eyes slowly fluttered open. His deathly pale face began to regain a healthy, ruddy color.

Li Tianlai stared, utterly shocked by the scene unfolding before him.

Wu Qiuyue gazed blankly at her husband on the bed. A second later, tears streamed down her cheeks. She threw herself onto him, embracing him and crying, "Old Ji, you're finally awake! Waaaah..."

Ji Xiong coughed lightly and smiled softly. "Qiuyue, I'm fine now. Don't cry..."

Ji Xueyao, having come from the next room, saw this and could no longer hold back her emotions. She rushed forward, sobbing, "Dad! You're finally awake!"

Ji Xiong's gaze fell on Zhao Dong, his face filled with gratitude and deep emotion. "Sir, was it you who saved me? I will never forget this kindness as long as I live! You are my savior!"

Zhao Dong smiled. "Mr. Ji, you're too kind. Xueyao and I are friends, so it was only right for me to help."

Nearby, Wu Qiuyue was staring at Zhao Dong. He braced himself for another sarcastic remark.

Instead, Wu Qiuyue dropped to her knees in front of him with a thud. Not stopping there, she pulled Ji Xueyao down to kneel with her. Slapping her own face, she choked out, "Mr. Zhao, it was I, Wu Qiuyue, who was rude! It was I who was blind! Please, sir, forgive me!"

Seeing her sincere remorse, Zhao Dong no longer wished to pursue the matter. He helped them both to their feet. "Auntie, now that Mr. Ji is cured, I'll be direct with you all. Mr. Ji wasn't sick, nor was he bewitched. He was poisoned!"

At these words, the expression on everyone's face changed drastically.

Li Tianlai trembled, his face turning ashen. Has it all been exposed?

Wu Qiuyue looked utterly astonished, and Ji Xueyao was equally stunned. Ji Xiong gritted his teeth and asked angrily, "Mr. Zhao, do you know who poisoned me?"

Zhao Dong's eyes drifted calmly toward Li Tianlai. "Divine Doctor Li, aren't you going to explain yourself?"