Chapter 308: Do You Know What a Cell Phone Is?

"We've arranged for the woman from your engineering team to stay in this room. She's being well taken care of," Gao Feng said, leading Zhou Ming and Du Peng down the corridor of a tenement building. He pointed to a room and continued, "She's been given good food and drink."

Luo Wei followed them stealthily, staying out of sight as they were on their own turf. Gao Feng and his men were focused on Zhou Ming and Du Peng, hardly noticing Luo Wei's presence.

Gao Feng walked over to a window, banged on it a few times, and shouted inside, "Stop messing around and open the window now!"

At Gao Feng's command, the window was opened, and a mix of male groans and female moans came through, accompanied by a man's laughter: "Boss, you shouldn't watch while we're working. This woman's body is so soft, truly a top-class product from the capital. It's a real pleasure; much better than those courtesans. We've even done some fancy positions with her!"

The window wasn't very high, and Zhou Ming looked up to see the scene inside. Despite being mentally prepared, he was still shocked and horrified.

Inside was a bedroom with one man and one woman. The woman was naked, lying face down on the bed, her hands tied to the headboard. The man was on top of her, pulling her body backward with such force that it nearly folded her in half.

The man looked out the window and saw Zhou Ming and Du Peng. Surprised, he said, "Oh? New visitors? I'll show you what it feels like to have all three holes of a woman together. It's a one-of-a-kind experience, and of course, you'll need to pay more if you want to try!"

"Damn you!" Gao Feng scolded. "Don't talk nonsense. They're big shots from Linyang, not here for your whores."

"It's the same either way, but it's a pity if we don't get to enjoy a woman like this," the man inside said, slapping the woman's breasts.

"Assistant! You beasts, let my wife go!" Luo Wei suddenly roared, then crazily rushed toward the window, trying to get inside. But the window was barred shut, and he couldn't open it. He then turned to Gao Feng, yelling, "You bastard, I'm going to kill you!"

Everyone was stunned by this scene. Gao Feng only reacted when Luo Wei lunged at him, kicking him to the ground.

"Isn't he the one who ran away after injuring our man?" someone exclaimed.

Gao Feng then realized it was Luo Wei. "I thought it was someone else. Engineer Luo, why are you trying to kill me? But unfortunately, I've already had your wife countless times, and so have my men. We've had our fill of her!"

"Beast! I'm going to kill you!" Luo Wei roared, trying to attack Gao Feng again, but this time Du Peng held him back from behind.

Gao Feng exchanged a few words with Gao Ming and spat at Luo Wei before Gao Ming approached Zhou Ming. "Boss Zhou, your way of doing business is really unscrupulous. There were already people who went back, and you didn't tell me. Also, your people injured mine before running away, which is even worse."

Gao Ming's words were shameless, but Zhou Ming had no way to respond at the moment. He noticed people gathering around them, some holding knives and others iron bars. This was why Zhou Ming had Du Peng restrain Luo Wei—to prevent him from rushing in and being beaten to death.

Zhou Ming looked at Gao Ming and said, "Chairman Gao, it was my mistake not to inform you in advance. But how can you treat a woman like this, especially one who's pregnant?"

"Pregnant? I didn't know that. All I know is that this woman voluntarily did this. She even said it was the life she wanted!" Gao Feng defiantly shouted.

Gao Ming gestured for Gao Feng to be quiet and said to Zhou Ming, "Boss Zhou, I think your argument is not very convincing. Don't you agree?"

As Gao Ming spoke, he gestured around the area. Zhou Ming's face darkened. "Chairman Gao, are you threatening me?"

"Threatening?" Gao Ming shook his head. "I'm just presenting facts and reasoning to Boss Zhou."

"If Chairman Gao wants to present facts and reason, then let everyone step back and release the woman inside!" Zhou Ming said.

Gao Ming laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke. "Boss Zhou, are you an idiot? Do you think the world is as foolish as you? Even a three-year-old wouldn't make such a request. And don't you see the situation? You're on my turf. I can do whatever I want with you!"

Gao Ming's words were accompanied by a forceful jab to Zhou Ming's chest. Zhou Ming looked down and coldly said, "I warn you not to make any more moves, or I'll be impolite."

"Impolite? What do you mean by that…"

Gao Ming's last word was cut off as Zhou Ming swiftly pulled out a gun and pressed it against Gao Ming's head. Feeling the cold barrel, Gao Ming instinctively swallowed.

"This is how impolite I am," Zhou Ming said. "Chairman Gao, how do you feel now? Do you want to reconsider my suggestion?"

"Reconsider your mother's ass! Do you think a toy gun can scare anyone?" Gao Feng yelled at Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming ignored Gao Feng and pressed the gun harder against Gao Ming. Gao Ming immediately ordered Gao Feng to shut up and said to Zhou Ming, "Boss Zhou, I think we can talk this over calmly. There's no need to make things so tense."

"Then let's talk inside."

Zhou Ming said as he moved behind Gao Ming, holding the gun to his head with one hand and grabbing his neck with the other, dragging him into the room. Du Peng also brought Luo Wei inside.

Inside the room, the man on the bed seemed still stunned, staring at Zhou Ming and the others as he continued to have sex with the woman.

Luo Wei, who was already losing his sanity, had been restrained by Du Peng with great effort. Once inside the room, Du Peng let go, and Luo Wei lunged at the man, throwing him to the ground and beating him frenziedly until he was exhausted. The man was left lying on the ground, gasping for breath.

Zhou Ming left Du Peng to watch Gao Ming and approached the bed. The woman, Li Yawen, was still lying on her back with various bruises on her once white skin, showing signs of severe abuse.

Zhou Ming sighed, picked up a sheet that had fallen on the floor, and covered her with it. He then began to untie the ropes binding her hands. To his surprise, once freed, Li Yawen eagerly began to undress Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming was startled, but then he noticed the lifeless look in her eyes. He realized she had probably endured countless abuses, been brutally violated in front of her husband, and suffered a miscarriage due to the violence. This series of traumatic events must have driven her to madness.

Recalling the earlier conversation between the man and Gao Feng, where they treated her like a prostitute, Zhou Ming feared that this poor woman now thought of every man as a potential abuser.

Zhou Ming pointed to Luo Wei and said, "Li Yawen, wake up. That's your husband, Luo Wei."

Hearing Luo Wei's name, Zhou Ming saw her body tremble, and she muttered, "Luo Wei… husband…"

"Yes, that's your husband, Luo Wei. He's come to save you!" Zhou Ming added.

Luo Wei climbed onto the bed and held her face, saying, "Wife, it's me. I'm Luo Wei. I've come to save you."

Li Yawen stared at Luo Wei, reaching out to touch his face, and said, "Luo Wei, my husband, you're here. But I'm lost, and our child is gone. We have nothing left!"

Li Yawen became increasingly agitated, and the poor woman finally broke down, crying loudly in Luo Wei's arms. Luo Wei held her tightly, also crying, and said, "It's okay. Even if the child is gone, we can have another. If you can't give birth, we can adopt, but you are the most important person in my life. You can't be gone!"

Hearing the heart-wrenching words of the reunited couple and their sorrowful tone, Zhou Ming couldn't help but feel moved.

Du Peng, also affected by the atmosphere, picked up the gun and smashed it hard against Gao Ming's face, shouting, "See what you've done?"

Spit!

Gao Ming spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, ignored Du Peng, and said directly to Zhou Ming, "Boss Zhou, I advise you to release me quickly. We can talk this over calmly, or you'll end up in a worse situation!"

Before Gao Ming could finish, Du Peng punched him a few more times and said, "Damn you! Take a good look at yourself before you tell us to be sensible. Be careful or…"

Before Du Peng could finish, a gunshot rang out, shattering the room's glass and startling everyone inside.

Gao Feng's voice came from outside, "I don't care if you're Boss Zhou or whatever. I advise you to release my big brother quickly, or I'll make sure you all have a miserable end!"

Gao Ming sneered at Zhou Ming, saying, "You idiots just won't learn until it's too late. I'm being generous by offering you a way out, but you're walking straight into the abyss. I can tell you that the police have already been alerted. With my identity, once they arrive, none of you will get away!"

"I know, the son of the deputy secretary of the municipal committee and the secretary of the political and legal committee!" Zhou Ming replied. "But do you think you're the only one who can call for help?"

Gao Ming gave Zhou Ming a scrutinizing look and said, "I know you have some background too, but it seems there are no phones here. Even if you were the president of the country, it wouldn't matter. You'd still have to listen to me."

Zhou Ming's smile remained intact. "Is that so? I think Chairman Gao might not know about a little thing called a mobile phone."

Gao Ming's expression changed from disdain to shock. "A mobile phone? You're not serious, are you?"

Zhou Ming calmly took out his phone and showed it to Gao Ming. The screen displayed a signal bar, indicating it was operational. "This is a mobile phone. With it, I can call for help too. It's not as limited as you think."

Gao Ming's eyes widened as he realized Zhou Ming was serious. He quickly assessed the situation, his previous confidence wavering. "So, you have a phone. But do you really think that can change anything?"

Zhou Ming nodded. "It might not change everything, but it can ensure you're held accountable for your actions. Now, I suggest we handle this situation properly. Release the woman, and let's discuss this like civilized people."

Gao Ming was clearly rattled but tried to maintain his composure. "Fine. But remember, this is not over. You're making a big mistake if you think this will be the end of it."

Zhou Ming's gaze was steady. "We'll see about that. For now, let's focus on solving the immediate problem."

With that, Zhou Ming kept his phone visible as a precaution and gestured for Du Peng to continue overseeing Gao Ming. He approached the bound woman, Li Yawen, and began working on freeing her from the ropes.

Li Yawen, still shaken and disoriented, looked at Zhou Ming with a mix of gratitude and fear. "Thank you," she whispered.

Zhou Ming nodded and helped her sit up, ensuring she was covered and as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. "You're safe now. We'll get you out of here and make sure you receive the care you need."

As the situation settled, Gao Feng's loud voice outside continued threateningly, but the immediate crisis seemed to be under control. Zhou Ming was determined to ensure that Li Yawen was protected and that justice was served for the terrible wrongs she had suffered.