When Ning Ran entered the billiard lounge, she discovered Ruan Anxi sleeping on the pool table.

“Get the hell out!” The man heard a commotion and thought it was someone else, so he waved his hand and shooed the person away.

“It's me,” Ning Ran replied.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ruan Anxi immediately jumped up. “You're here, Ran.”

The man looked paler than before, with very dry, almost peeling lips. Due to a lack of cleaning, his long hair appeared greasy, unlike his usual immaculate appearance.

Seeing Ning Ran looking at him, Ruan Anxi blushed and murmured, “We can't take a bath here, and the guy doesn't let me drink water. I can't be bothered to plead with him.”

“You can't drink water?” the woman asked incredulously.

Pointing to the bottles of liquid on the shelf, Ruan Anxi confessed sheepishly, “They're watching my every move to make sure that I don't take a sip of water. It's impossible to win a fight against them because I don't have any weapons, not to mention the fact that I'm outnumbered.”

Qiao Zhan had arranged for five to six men to watch over Ruan Anxi. They were all big and burly, albeit not as strong as their boss.

Given Ruan Anxi's small build, he would have a hard time dealing with even one of these men, let alone five or six.

“Get me a bottle of water,” Ning Ran ordered one of Qiao Zhan's subordinates.

When the men refused to budge an inch and lowered his head, Ning Ran knew that Qiao Zhan had sent his most trusted men for the job.

Qiao Zhan must have commanded them not to give Ruan Anxi any water, no matter who spoke. No wonder these people refuse to listen to my instruction.

The matter came as no surprise to Ning Ran, as it was understandable for Qiao Zhan to have loyal aides who only followed his orders. It would be challenging to accomplish anything if his men's allegiance could be swayed so easily.

refrigerator and took out a bottle of mineral

Ruan Anxi, they

of thirst!” Ruan Anxi exclaimed as he drained the

you're willing to speak politely to him, he may agree to let you drink water,” Ning Ran

shot the woman a disgusted look. “I'm not going to beg him. Who does he think he is? I'll just have to endure the thirst since he forbids me from drinking.

not understand

live for extended periods of time without

Ran, are you here to

he's not only thirsty but also

hunger, Ning Ran searched for some snacks and offered

offer. “I don't eat junk food. It's not good for the

by Ruan Anxi's strong will. Despite being so hungry, he still refused to eat junk food. If she were in his position,

would you like to eat, then? I'll send someone to buy it,”

medium-rare steak and an 87 Chateau Lafite,” Ruan Anxi

think he's on vacation? How dare he order such

reminded Ruan Anxi of his

let's head for a meal,” the man said delightfully.

this guy forgotten about his

is settled. I hope you can release the Ning couple,” Ning Ran

Chen and Nanshi Corporation will be in huge danger if something awful happens to me. It'll also cause a bloodbath in Flower City.” Ruan Anxi sounded not just uninterested in the topic, but also arrogant. No wonder Qiao

After all, the purpose of the visit was to find a solution, not

stared him in the eyes and said sternly, “You said you would only speak to me. Now that I'm here, you refuse to have a proper conversation. What's the

stomach grumbled again, reminding him of his lack

him right for being so arrogant even though he's in

responded, “I can't be bothered to talk to the rest, not even when they threaten to hurt me. I'm only willing to speak to you because

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