126 Beyond Endurance

A sharp, piercing scream suddenly erupted from within.

I was shocked and instinctively wanted to rush inside, but when I realized the scream sounded like Jin Baoqiang’s, I managed to restrain my impulse. I grabbed a mop handle leaning against the corner of the wall and crept toward the corner of the window to peek at the situation inside.

I saw a group of men. The ringleader was actually Xu Qingyun, and standing beside him were Bald Leopard and Flat-top Niu—the two men who used to be Jin Baoqiang’s subordinates. Now, they were directing several thugs to pin Jin Baoqiang down onto a coffee table. Bald Leopard held a sharp blade in his hand; he had just plunged it into Jin Baoqiang’s arm. No wonder he had let out such a shrill scream.

After a moment of stunned realization, I understood: Flat-top Niu and Bald Leopard had betrayed Jin Baoqiang to join Qian Duobao. Once they betrayed their former master, they became even more vicious to curry favor with their new one.

Jin Baoqiang roared, "Baldy, I treated you well in the past! I never thought you would betray me."

One of Bald Leopard’s men, A-Mao, slapped Jin Baoqiang across the face and cursed, "Call him Brother Leopard!"

Jin Baoqiang spat back, "You bastard! You little punk, you dare to bully me? Be careful, or I’ll slaughter you!"

Bald Leopard let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Damn it, still running your mouth? You’re nothing but a stray dog now. Let’s see how long you can stay tough." As he spoke, he plunged the knife into Jin Baoqiang’s arm again.

Jin Baoqiang couldn't help but let out another agonizing scream. Simultaneously, the sobbing, pleading voice of Jin Yulian drifted over: "Please, I beg you, let my brother go! I’ll agree to your terms..."

Only then did I notice Jin Yulian in the corner of the parlor, held down on a sofa by two men. Sitting in front of her was a man with his legs crossed. That man was none other than Qian Duobao himself.

Qian Duobao puffed on a cigar and said, unhurriedly, "There’s no need to rush your answer. We won't do anything to your brother! A few stabs like this won't kill him; it doesn't even count as a minor injury."

I looked at the blade in Bald Leopard’s hand. It was very thin, leaving small wounds that didn't bleed much, but they caused intense, sharp pain, like being constantly pricked with needles.

Before Qian Duobao had even finished his sentence, Bald Leopard stabbed Jin Baoqiang in the buttocks, causing him to shriek and his entire body to tremble uncontrollably.

Bald Leopard showed no mercy, proceeding to viciously stab Jin Baoqiang’s thighs several times. By now, the pain was too much, and Jin Baoqiang pleaded, "President Qian, please spare me! I owe you ten thousand; let my sister mortgage the company to you." He then turned to Jin Yulian, "Sister, please save me! I can't take this pain anymore."

Jin Baoqiang was suffering the consequences of his own actions, but unfortunately, he had dragged Jin Yulian down with him.

With so many people inside, if I rushed in, I would only be throwing my life away. The only option was to quietly call the police.

I snuck away to report the incident and then returned. By the time I got back, I heard Qian Duobao say, "Your pathetic company isn't worth a dime now. Besides, your brother borrowed from a loan shark. With all the time that’s passed, he owes a hundred million now."

Jin Yulian cried out in indignation, "That’s extortion!" I thought to myself that this was truly karma for Jin Baoqiang; he used to threaten others with predatory loans, and now he had fallen into the same trap himself.

Qian Duobao remained calm. "Don't get excited. Whether it's extortion isn't up to you to decide. It seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Finish him off."

Hearing this, Bald Leopard began stabbing Jin Baoqiang again. The sound of Jin Baoqiang’s pleading and screaming completely shattered Jin Yulian’s nerves.

Jin Yulian sobbed, "President Qian, what do you want for you to let my brother go? I’ll agree to anything..."

Qian Duobao took the half-smoked cigar and flicked it directly onto Jin Yulian’s bodice. "You slut, if you want me to let your brother go, it’s simple: give me your company and yourself."

Hiding outside, I was grinding my teeth in fury, desperately wanting to rush in and beat the man, but my reason told me to hold back. I had already called the police; I just needed to wait a little longer.

Jin Yulian said through tears, "President Qian, didn't I already agree?"

Qian Duobao laughed coldly, "Promises from your mouth are as worthless as a fart. They don't count unless you show some real sincerity."

Jin Yulian was stunned. "What do you mean, President Qian?"

Qian Duobao said coldly, "Don't say I'm forcing you. If you’re sincere, take off your clothes yourself and crawl over to beg me. Only then will I consider letting your brother go."

Jin Yulian cried out in anger, "Qian Duobao, you are going too far!"

Qian Duobao cursed, "You bitch, do you think I don't know about you flirting with that jailbird? Today, unless you beg me like this, your brother will either die or be crippled for life."

He gave Bald Leopard a look, and the thugs resumed their torture of Jin Baoqiang. I saw Jin Baoqiang collapse onto the floor, his bladder failing him, leaving a puddle on the ground.

I couldn't bear to watch, and Jin Yulian certainly couldn't either; after all, he was her own brother. She screamed, "Stop! I’ll do it!"

Qian Duobao played with her like a cat with a mouse. "If you don't want to, don't force yourself. But I believe that even if you don't want to today, you will eventually. Let her go."

The two men holding Jin Yulian reluctantly released her arms. She stood up slowly, her face etched with a look of desolate, cold despair.

Being forced to undress under everyone’s gaze was humiliating; no one would ever want to do it. But looking at her brother slumped on the floor, her heart felt like it was being sliced by knives. Gritting her teeth, she prepared to undo the buttons on her chest.

Even then, Qian Duobao wouldn't let her be, triumphantly adding, "I’m going to record a video of you undressing to prove this is voluntary and that I didn't force you. Hahaha..." A grating, grotesque laugh erupted from his throat.

Suddenly, Jin Yulian roared, "Devil! I’ll fight you to the death!"

She lunged forward, clawing wildly at Qian Duobao’s cheeks. Caught off guard, he was immediately left with several bloody scratches. But after only a few swipes, Qian Duobao kicked her to the floor.

Qian Duobao cursed, "Damn it! You bitch, you dare play dirty? Come, strip her for me..."

At this moment, I could no longer hold back. I kicked the door open and rushed in, wielding the mop handle.