Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
Chapter 1390 - 1409: Self-Recommendation

Chapter 1390: Chapter 1409: Self-Recommendation

At the critical moment, a strong arm suddenly extended, steadied Chen Jing, and effortlessly lifted her up.

The door suddenly opened, and a blinding sunlight streamed in from outside. Ding Jiaqi subconsciously covered her face with her hand and squinted into the light, only to see a tall and imposing figure emerge, his silhouette outlined in gold by the glare of the backlit sun.

The man was like a god descending among mortals, his features handsome and powerful, with deep, captivating eyes that seemed to house hooks, silently spiraling into vortices that could ensnare one’s soul without notice.

Ding Jiaqi’s cheeks flushed, keenly aware of the frantic pounding of her heart.

Thump-thump... It made her feel breathless and panicked, nervous and helpless.

"What’s going on?" Huo Beijiang said impatiently, "What’s all this fuss about? Don’t you even have the self-awareness of being a hostage?"

Lu Jin’s lips twitched at the words, their boss was in a terrible mood this mission, unhappy with everyone. Especially towards the person they were to rescue, he had no intention of showing the warmth of a Brother Bing in spring.

Although they had rescued her, his heart was still filled with annoyance.

Chen Jing was taken aback, then immediately realized she was hearing familiar Mandarin and, too excited to mind the other’s attitude, didn’t take offense.

Ding Jiaqi was right after all, someone had indeed come to their rescue.

They were saved.

Ding Jiaqi clenched her fists nervously, rushing over in excitement.

Huo Beijiang caught a glimpse of a figure from the corner of his eye, twisted his body to the left, and used Chen Jing, whom he was holding, as a shield in front of himself. The two collided and tumbled to the ground in a disheveled heap.

Huo Beijiang’s handsome face soured even more, and with a slight twitch of his mouth, he scoffed coldly, "Are you not detained enough? Still having the strength to throw yourself at a man?"

Ding Jiaqi’s eyes moistened, biting her lip as if insulted, and despondently lowered her head.

Chen Jing couldn’t stand it anymore and said, "How can you speak to people like that?"

Huo Beijiang looked down upon the two of them from above, his penetrating gaze filled with an oppressive air that frightened Chen Jing into recoiling backward.

"What... what are you trying to do?"

"I think the two of you should be detained for a while longer."

After Huo Beijiang finished speaking, he turned to leave. Ding Jiaqi, in a panic, grabbed his arm and pleaded urgently, "It’s my fault, all my fault, I apologize to you. Please, save us, for we are all Chinese, help me. One of our people is very ill and will die without treatment. You can direct your anger at me if you’re unhappy, I’m willing to do anything."

As Ding Jiaqi spoke, a resolute light flashed in her eyes, as if she had made a decision, "I’m willing to trade myself for their safety; as long as you agree to save everyone, I am willing to follow you and be yours."

Chen Jing was moved; she wasn’t wrong about Jiaqi, she was too kind.

Huo Beijiang’s face betrayed a smile that was not quite a smile.

Ding Jiaqi’s heartbeat quickened, she shyly lowered her head, and so she did not see the flash of disgust in Huo Beijiang’s eyes.

"Bernhard, come here," Huo Beijiang said coldly, gesturing for him to come over.

Bernhard scurried over, fawningly asking, "What do you need, second brother?"

Huo Beijiang slapped him disapprovingly, thinking Bernhard must have been born in the wrong era; he would have been perfect as a eunuch in ancient times.

"Here, take this woman. Release the others, give them medicine if they need it, food if they need it, don’t mistreat them."

"Ah?" Bernhard was confused, "Second brother, I... I don’t like her! I like them busty, with big butts; she’s too ugly."