Chapter 2

After Wang Li finished speaking, the fists and kicks of the people around me fell like raindrops. I curled up on the ground in pain, covering my head with my hands, begging for mercy incessantly.

After a while, Wang Li finally said, "Alright, stop!"

Wang Li walked over and grabbed me, who was like a pile of mush on the ground. I lifted my head weakly and saw the fierce expression on his face. I heard him say, "Let me tell you, five percent interest, minimum loan is three thousand!"

Hearing three thousand, I was completely stunned. My monthly salary was only a little over a thousand; three thousand would take me a long time to pay back, and with 5% interest, how could I afford it? At this moment, cowardly tears welled up uncontrollably.

I cried and begged, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Brother Li, I really can't borrow it, I can't pay it back!"

"Screw your mother, don't act like a woman, what are you crying for?" Wang Li slapped me again.

My mouth was pulled crooked. Seeing this, Wang Li was even angrier and started beating me again, even harder this time.

"What are you crying for!" Wang Li kicked me.

I held back my tears, trying my best to restrain myself so I wouldn't get beaten anymore.

Seeing that I had stopped crying, Wang Li continued, "It's simple if you can't pay it back. I remember you have a sister, right? I think your sister looks pretty good too. If it really comes down to it, using your sister to pay off the debt is fine too!"

"No, no!" Hearing Wang Li's words, I refused directly. He was naturally talking about Sister Shuang. Even if he beat me to death, it would be impossible to use Sister Shuang to pay off the debt.

"No, right? Fine! Then you guys keep beating him for me!" Wang Li was so angry he immediately ordered his men.

Hearing that they were going to beat me again, I was terrified and quickly said, "Don't beat me, don't beat me, I'll borrow, I'll borrow!"

Wang Li walked over, looked at me, and smiled, "Good, how much?"

"Three thousand!" I said tremblingly.

"Fine, San Mao, give him the money!" Wang Li said to San Mao beside him.

San Mao counted out thirty red banknotes and threw them at me. The money scattered all over the floor.

"Three thousand borrowed to you, five percent interest, don't forget. Get out of here quickly, Laozi's cigarettes haven't been bought yet, go buy them! Oh, and bring me some food back while you're at it!" After saying this, he didn't forget to kick me.

I dragged my heavy body and slowly picked up the money on the floor. However, one banknote had scattered under San Mao's feet. I went over to pick it up, but the other party acted as if he didn't see it, stepping on the banknote and humming a tune.

I looked up at him, wanting to speak to him, but at this moment, Wang Li on the side said impatiently, "I told you to hurry up, didn't you hear me?"

There was no choice, I could only get up and leave. Looking at the two thousand nine hundred and twenty yuan in my hand, I felt sad and aggrieved. Why did they all come to bully me? Why? We were all working under the same boss, so many people, why was it me? What did I do wrong?

Humiliated, cowardly, and powerless emotions affected me. Just as I went out, I ran into Yu Manling. Seeing my disheveled appearance, Yu Manling couldn't help but ask with concern, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Seeing Yu Manling's beautiful face, I suddenly missed Sister Shuang very much. My pathetic pride surged up, and I quickly shook my head and said, "Nothing, Sister Ling!"

After saying this, I ran away.

I ran to the supermarket to buy some food and two packs of cigarettes, and also bought a few bottles of water. Actually, these things were available at the KTV, but the prices there were too expensive. The money was borrowed, so I couldn't spend it recklessly.

When I returned to the room, I suddenly saw Wang Li and the others surrounding a girl, laughing wickedly. The girl was also very scared, her terrified expression showing she was desperately trying to leave, but two people were holding her down so she couldn't move.

I had seen this kind of thing many times over the years. It was basically Wang Li, that scum, molesting the KTV hostesses. Some women didn't care, wanting to latch onto a big boss, but others didn't want to, yet due to Wang Li's status, they could only silently endure the fact.

When I was young, I always felt very righteous and had stopped Wang Li a few times, but I was beaten very badly. More importantly, some of the women didn't even appreciate it, so later I just pretended not to know.

This time I originally wanted to put down the things and leave as usual, but just as I was about to leave, I caught a glimpse of the woman and realized she actually looked a bit like Sister Shuang. And when she saw me arrive, her eyes held a glimmer of hope and expectation, and she quickly shouted, "Help! Help!"

"What are you shouting for!"

Wang Li slapped the girl directly in the face. Seeing that I had arrived, he smiled and looked at the girl, saying, "You don't even know how to beg for mercy, and you pick a loser to help you. Just obediently submit to me today, and I guarantee you'll have everything you want in the future!"

Hearing Wang Li's insulting words, I silently clenched my fists. The fire in my heart was huge, but I still didn't dare.

Wang Li saw me standing there, his expression displeased: "What are you still doing here? Why don't you get lost?"

Hearing Wang Li's words, I finally reacted. Honestly, I really wanted to help the girl in front of me, mainly because she really reminded me of Sister Shuang. But after the lessons from the previous few times, I really didn't know whether I should help.

"Please, save me, save me!" The woman on the sofa could only pin her hopes on me, begging me desperately.

Seeing her tear-filled, pleading appearance reminded me of my most helpless moments. I knew she needed help the most right now. If I didn't step in, who else could save her?

I knew I couldn't be cowardly anymore. The raging fire suppressed in my chest ignited. I suddenly shouted at Wang Li, "Stop it!"

After saying these words, I felt like I had used up all my strength and courage. I was panicked inside, and it was precisely because of these words that they all turned to look at me. Even Wang Li couldn't help but turn back, look at me, and after a second of shock, said with disdain, "Idiot!"

After saying this, he ignored me and immediately slapped the woman in front of him again. This slap was even heavier than the last one, and blood was faintly flowing from the corner of the woman's mouth. Seeing this scene, I was completely stunned, screaming in my heart, "Ah, Sister Shuang, no, I must save Sister Shuang."

Infinite anger surged in my heart. I suddenly grabbed a stool from the side and rushed madly at Wang Li. He didn't even have time to react. In an instant, I lifted the stool and smashed it hard against his body.