The Supreme Young Master

Chapter 3:

The cave was dimly lit, with only faint outlines visible in the shadows.

The scar-faced man led Zhao Muxin and Qin Fei inside and shouted, “Big Brother, Second Brother, I’m back!”

A towering bald man stepped out from the darkness. His imposing figure exuded menace. “Third Brother, why did you bring people back here?”

“Big Brother, take a look. Do you know who this girl is? She’s Zhao Zhongyi’s daughter. We’ve hit the jackpot this time!” the scar-faced man said excitedly.

“Oh, it really is her. She’s even prettier than in the photos,” said a man with triangular eyes emerging from the shadows. His gaze lingered hungrily on Zhao Muxin’s legs beneath her black skirt, and he nearly started drooling.

However, when his eyes landed on Qin Fei, his expression turned sour. “Third Brother, who’s this guy?”

“Just a big fool. We’ll kill him later, take his heart out, and sell it for a good price,” the scar-faced man said, his tone now devoid of any pretense. They were on their turf now, and he had no need to hide his true colors.

“Big Brother, why would you kill me? Weren’t you just going to pay me?” Qin Fei asked indignantly.

The scar-faced man sneered. “Hah. I’m a murderer, a kidnapper. You expect me to keep my word? Sit down and shut up!” He kicked Qin Fei, who stumbled back a few steps and then squatted in a corner without making a sound.

“And you, sit down too,” the scar-faced man said, shoving Zhao Muxin toward the corner with Qin Fei.

The man with triangular eyes grabbed a rope and tied their hands and feet securely. Then, the three kidnappers stepped outside the cave, whispering to each other in low voices.

Qin Fei stretched his neck, yawned, and said, “Looks like we’re not getting out anytime soon. I’ll take a nap. If they come in to kill me, just give me a heads-up.”

“You’re a complete idiot!” Zhao Muxin was furious. 

How had this man even survived this long? 

It was nothing short of a miracle.

The three kidnappers outside the cave muttered for a while before gathering some large stones to seal the cave entrance. Their footsteps gradually faded as they presumably headed down the mountain.

“Hey, wake up. We need to think of a way to get out,” Zhao Muxin said, nudging Qin Fei with her elbow. Seeing the kidnappers leave, she thought it was their chance. If she wasn’t tied up and unable to move the stones herself, she wouldn’t have bothered speaking to Qin Fei.

“Huh? Get out? Just wait a bit. They’ll be back,” Qin Fei replied confidently.

“Bullshit! They’ve clearly left!” Zhao Muxin snapped, feeling like she was talking to a brick wall.

Qin Fei didn’t bother explaining. He simply closed his eyes and said, “Believe it or not.”

“You’re just a coward, afraid to die!” Zhao Muxin’s frustration brought her to the verge of tears. How unlucky was she to end up with someone like him in this situation?

Unable to free herself from the ropes, she could only glare at the cave wall, silently hoping the police would find them soon.

After about ten minutes, a stone at the cave entrance shifted. The man with triangular eyes peeked inside and warned, “Stay quiet, or I’ll kill you.”

Then, he sealed the entrance again, leaving the cave silent once more.

“Hey, wake up! They’re really gone this time. Go move those stones!” Zhao Muxin nudged Qin Fei again with her elbow.

At the very least, he was a man and should be stronger than her. He might be able to move the stones and get them out of the cave, which would essentially guarantee their safety.

“Why should I? If you want to move them, do it yourself. The kidnappers are sitting right outside, and I don’t want to get shot,” Qin Fei said, opening his eyes briefly before closing them again in annoyance.

“You’re such a useless coward, making excuses!” Zhao Muxin didn’t believe a word he said.

Qin Fei, uninterested in arguing with her, stayed silent and continued snoring.

“You useless pig…” Zhao Muxin turned her head, intending to scold Qin Fei thoroughly, but her words caught in her throat. “Wait… You’re not tied up?”

Though Qin Fei was facing away from her, his hands were clearly free as he covered his ears. Zhao Muxin distinctly remembered the man with triangular eyes tying them up securely. How had this fool managed to free himself?

Qin Fei sighed and opened his eyes. “Lady, I just need half an hour of sleep. Can you let me rest, please?”

“Fine, but untie me first, or don’t even think about sleeping!” Zhao Muxin didn’t believe he could untie her ropes, but if his hands were free, it shouldn’t be too difficult to help her.

“I’m too tired right now. I’ll do it later.” Qin Fei yawned and lay back down, snoring like a pig.

“You scumbag!” Zhao Muxin rarely lost her temper, but ever since she had gotten into the car with Qin Fei, she felt like twenty years’ worth of frustration had boiled over in one day.

Seeing Qin Fei sleeping so soundly made her feel utterly helpless. She could only bite her lip in frustration, hoping he’d keep his promise to untie her after half an hour.

A few minutes later, Qin Fei opened his eyes and stared at Zhao Muxin as if he wanted to say something.

“Finally awake? Then stop staring and untie me!” Zhao Muxin pursed her lips, annoyed.

“It’s just… the ground is too cold. Could I rest my head on your legs instead?” Qin Fei asked, his eyes shamelessly darting to her smooth, pale legs.

“Why don’t I get you a luxury mattress while I’m at it?” Zhao Muxin exploded with rage, glaring at Qin Fei. She wanted to pry open his head to see if it was filled with tofu.

“Well, suit yourself. I was planning to sleep for twenty more minutes, but now I might as well make it two hours.” Qin Fei shrugged and closed his eyes again.

“Just die in your sleep!” Zhao Muxin’s face turned red with anger. This idiot wasn’t just stupid; he was also a shameless pervert. How could he even think of resting on her legs when she didn’t even have a boyfriend?

As Qin Fei began snoring again, Zhao Muxin felt like screaming. She had no idea what game this fool was playing. Instead of trying to escape, he seemed content to nap in a cave. Was he the reincarnation of some lazy deity?

As Zhao Muxin fumed internally, she suddenly noticed a pair of eyes peeking through the cracks in the stones at the entrance. They were staring directly at her.

Her heart sank in panic. In this desolate wilderness, her beauty might attract the wrong kind of attention. The man with triangular eyes, who was keeping watch outside, was likely harboring sinister thoughts.

Fear welled up inside her. She glanced at Qin Fei, who was still snoring away, and felt an overwhelming sense of despair. This man was utterly useless. Even her family’s guard dog would have been more reliable in this situation.

Tears began streaming down her cheeks as she quietly sobbed. Her pitiful state seemed to irritate Qin Fei, who muttered, “Women are so much trouble.”

“This is all your fault!” Zhao Muxin choked out, her voice trembling with anger.

“What did I do? Use your brain for once,” Qin Fei said as he casually freed her from the ropes in a few swift movements. “I just want to sleep for ten more minutes. So, are you letting me rest on your legs or not?”

“You’re the brainless one!” Zhao Muxin snapped, glaring at him. How could a man who untied such a complicated knot be so shamelessly lazy in a life-or-death situation?

Even though she was free now, Zhao Muxin didn’t dare leave. The man with triangular eyes had a gun, and escaping might provoke him.

Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that this fool might actually have some skill. Gritting her teeth, she decided to take a gamble. Smoothing her skirt, she patted her flawless legs. “Fine, but just ten minutes!”