Xie Xian hung his head, standing in place, lost in thought.

Lu Renjie simply watched him silently.

After a moment, he continued, “What’s the matter? Are you still unwilling, or do you hope this Young Master will find someone to accompany you?”

“Du Lingfeng, since Xie Xian was introduced by you, why don’t you join him?”

Du Lingfeng swallowed hard, looking from Xie Xian to Lu Renjie, and reluctantly nodded.

By now, Tao Zhong, whose head had been cracked open, had recovered.

Covering his still-bleeding forehead, he approached Lu Renjie with a hateful expression, angrily saying, “Young Master! This man isn’t behaving! We can’t keep him!”

Lu Renjie raised his hand for silence, and Tao Zhong immediately backed away, though his eyes remained fixed on Xie Xian.

Seeing that Xie Xian still stood motionless, Du Lingfeng grew anxious.

He quickly pulled him over to Miss Gui’s side.

Miss Gui was now completely naked, using her hands to cover her vital areas while trying to curl into a ball.

At the same time, she nervously looked toward Xie Xian.

This man had just saved her! He was different from the others… perhaps he could save her!

Xie Xian was truly panicking now. In the heat of the moment, he had thrown the wine cup, and now he was in a difficult position!

If he didn’t touch this woman, there would be serious trouble!

If he did, he wouldn’t even count as human anymore. What should he do? What should he do?

Cold sweat gradually trickled down Xie Xian’s forehead.

Looking at Miss Gui curled up on the ground, gazing at him with pleading eyes, his mind was in chaos.

“What’s the matter? Why aren’t you moving? What are you waiting for? Don’t my words carry weight?” Lu Renjie’s voice rang in his ear.

Xie Xian’s heart raced even faster.

“Young Master, he expended too much energy earlier! Let him recover… let him recover…” Seeing Lu Renjie’s unfriendly tone, Du Lingfeng immediately pleaded.

“Recover? Bring me the medicinal wine!”

Seeing that Xie Xian was being uncooperative, the Young Master was clearly going to make things difficult for him.

Tao Zhong quickly fetched the medicinal wine from the table and handed it over.

“Drink it!” Lu Renjie’s face bore a hint of mockery.

Xie Xian took the wine jug and drained it in one go, then said softly, “Thank you, Young Master, for the wine.”

Afterward, he made no further move.

Seeing that he showed no intention of advancing, Lu Renjie waved at Du Lingfeng.

Du Lingfeng scurried over.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

Three resounding slaps landed on Du Lingfeng’s face, causing one cheek to swell dramatically.

Du Lingfeng covered his face, keeping his head lowered without making a sound.

“You introduced this person, why is he so disrespectful?” Lu Renjie glared sideways at Xie Xian.

Having received three slaps in front of Xie Xian, Du Lingfeng felt particularly humiliated.

However… under Lu Renjie’s tyranny, he dared not say much, only fawning, “Young Master… he… he’s a scholar, after all. It’s his first time, he’s not quite adapted!”

“Oh? A scholar? So he’s a scholar! Hahaha, gentlemen, look at this scholar who sits with us doing the same deeds yet still puts on airs. Xie Xian… where has your learning gone?”

Xie Xian remained stone-faced, saying nothing.

Lu Renjie approached him, bent down, and looked up at him with a mocking expression.

“Xie Xian, hasn’t this Young Master treated you well this past month?”

“Young Master… is generous.”

“Ah, at least you recognize this Young Master’s generosity. I am not only willing to help you make money but also to show you a good time. Now you refuse to give me face; is that fair to me?”

“Looking at your expression, are you… perhaps feeling resentful?”

“No… I’m not.”

Lu Renjie shook his head, sighing, “You’re selling private salt. What’s the most important thing? Someone tell him!”

“Obedience!” someone shouted.

Lu Renjie immediately burst into laughter: “Correct! Obedience is key… once you enter the Lu family’s door, you are the Lu family’s… dog!”

“When this Young Master tells you to go east, you cannot go west. If you obey, you’ll eat well. Do you understand?”

Having said this, Lu Renjie reached out and slapped Xie Xian’s face hard twice.

This profound personal humiliation made Xie Xian’s entire body tremble uncontrollably.

“Now, tell me what you are to the Lu family?” Lu Renjie looked at him with a smile.

He had given plenty of benefits this month and shown proper attitude. Since Xie Xian wouldn’t give face, this was the right opportunity to put him in his place.

Judging by his reaction, he was still stubborn. This man couldn’t be used.

“Dog…” Xie Xian squeezed the word through clenched teeth.

Never in his life had he suffered such extreme humiliation!

But now was not the time to worry about personal dignity!

Breaking through this situation… finding a way out was the key! Face had to be set aside.

Lu Renjie was satisfied and smiled, “That’s more like it! It’s just a woman, after all. Once you’ve enjoyed enough, none of this will matter. Come, you two continue!”

Du Lingfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to the table for a sip of medicinal wine.

Miss Gui had completely despaired, her eyes losing their last spark of life.

She just stared blankly at Xie Xian, murmuring, “Save… me, save…”

Meeting Miss Gui’s desperate gaze, Xie Xian stood frozen in place…

Lu Renjie watched Xie Xian and Miss Gui with playful interest, feeling excited.

Interesting, tonight has been truly interesting!

This stupid woman still fantasizes about being rescued. What expression will she have when Xie Xian takes her?

By now, Du Lingfeng had walked to Miss Gui’s side and started undressing…

Halfway through removing his pants, his arm was suddenly seized!

A deep voice sounded in his ear: “Put your pants back on!”

Du Lingfeng felt his arm gripped tightly and turned his head in surprise: “Brother Du, you…”

“I told you to put your pants back on!”

Having his pleasure interrupted, Lu Renjie frowned deeply, squinting as he said, “Xie Xian, don’t be ungrateful!”

“Young Master, are you truly determined to force people? What joy is there in violating this woman? If you like beautiful women, I can help you find them. This kind of merchandise isn’t worth your time!”

At this point, Xie Xian had no other options.

Lu Renjie was furious. He stepped forward and slapped Xie Xian across both cheeks, then grabbed his hair, pulling hard as he raged, “You bastard! Playing games with me!”

“When I tell you to be a dog, you should act like one! How dare you teach me what to do? Who do you think you are? Don’t you know your place!”

“Daring to ruin my pleasure, you’ve really got guts!”

Du Lingfeng realized things had taken a bad turn and quietly retreated.

It’s over… Brother Xie is truly finished today. Once Lu Renjie’s madness takes over, no one can stop him!

“You want to protect her, don’t you? Today, no one can save her! Come, get her up for me!”

Four men went over and, ignoring Miss Gui’s struggles, each grabbed a limb, stretching her into a spread-eagle position at waist height.

Seeing her still screaming and struggling, Lu Renjie punched her hard in the abdomen, immediately silencing her cries. He undid his belt, looking smugly at Xie Xian.

“Hehe, watch carefully, watch closely. Lingfeng, hold his head down!”

Lu Renjie was becoming excited. Before, those around him had always submitted without resistance.

Today’s encounter with a stubborn one was actually quite interesting…

Xie Xian’s face stung fiercely. Seeing Lu Renjie’s hand already on Miss Gui’s leg, he suddenly spoke up: “Young Master Lu, wait! I’ve reconsidered, and there’s no need for you to do this.” With that, he walked toward Miss Gui.

Lu Renjie looked at Xie Xian in surprise and laughed, “Oh! You’ve come to your senses?”

He then released his hand from Miss Gui’s leg.

As Xie Xian approached, Lu Renjie patted his shoulder and whispered, “That’s more like it. Obedience! If you like this woman, I’ll give her to you after everyone’s had their turn.”

Looking at Lu Renjie’s smirking expression, Xie Xian suddenly felt the pressure lift, and his anger vanished instantly, though his face showed only resignation:

“Go to hell!”

Boom!… Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!