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Tề Mặc pinched Ly Tâm's chin, his furious eyes glaring into hers as he raged, "Do I not know my own body? Do I not know whether I'll live or die? Without that last vial, do you think I couldn't have held on for a few days? Lập Hộ and the others asked for it, and you just gave it? Where did you put my command? Where did you hear my words? You only have one life. If there was no one with the same blood type as you, if Giao Văn couldn't find anyone, you tell me, how would you compensate me for your life? Speak!"

That final, sudden roar startled Ly Tâm. Staring into Tề Mặc's eyes, she saw the deep black vortexes had turned into red flames. The overwhelming flames seemed capable of burning her to death. She instinctively shrank back into his arms.

Seeing this, Tề Mặc tightened his grip on her chin, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Do you want to die? Fine, if you want to die, I'll grant your wish." With that, his large hand shot out and clamped around her throat.

Seeing the sheer fury in Tề Mặc's eyes, Ly Tâm struggled fearfully. The hand that wasn't receiving the transfusion quickly grabbed the large hand choking her, and she hurriedly said in a hoarse voice, "It hurts, it hurts. I don't want to die, I don't want to die."

Tề Mặc saw her face, which had little color to begin with, turn pale in an instant. The small hand gripping his was cold and weak. He snorted coldly and relaxed his grip, but didn't let go, instead stroking her neck as he said in a low voice, "You don't want to die? Then how dare you disobey my command?"

Ly Tâm quickly shook her head slightly, murmuring, "No, Lập Hộ said you had to be stabilized, otherwise..." She didn't finish her sentence, just stared fixedly at Tề Mặc.

Tề Mặc's face was full of anger as he snarled, "Lập Hộ's words? Is he your boss, or am I your boss? Since when is it his place to make decisions about my body? Do I not even know if I can hold on? If I were to die, I would have you accompany me in death. If I'm not going to die, you shouldn't even think about it."

After Tề Mặc's tirade, Ly Tâm finally understood. Tề Mặc knew his own body. Although there was still a small part that wasn't under control, he knew he could definitely hold on for a while. That's why he had said no. Tề Mặc was not a person who feigned politeness. If he wanted something, he wanted it; if he didn't, he didn't. If he could hold on, he could hold on. He was more direct than anyone.

And she hadn't understood his meaning, thinking he only said no because he was afraid she would die. Alas, how could she have forgotten? This was Tề Mặc, the Tề Mặc who was resolute and iron-fistedly cold. If he wasn't confident, how could he have said no? She looked up and saw Tề Mặc's furious face staring at her. Ly Tâm forced a smile and murmured, "Boss, this..."

She "this-ed" for a while, not knowing what to say. Seeing Ly Tâm at a loss for words, Tề Mặc's face darkened further, and he said angrily, "From today onwards..."

"It hurts, Boss, it hurts." The moment Ly Tâm heard the beginning of Tề Mặc's sentence, she immediately cried out pitifully, her eyes welling up as she looked at him. She knew his words would be nothing good, definitely some kind of punishment. She was already in a miserable state, lying in bed unable to move, still receiving a transfusion. If he added some other ridiculous punishment, she'd be a goner.

Hearing Ly Tâm cry out in pain, Tề Mặc's brow furrowed slightly. He saw her looking at him pitifully, and the anger that had just begun to subside instantly flared up again. Ly Tâm saw this and immediately thought, "Crap!" This trick didn't work on Tề Mặc. She quickly spoke before he could, "I know, I know. This time I didn't listen to you, I didn't trust you. I won't do it again. But, Boss, for the sake of my loyalty to you, please don't punish me. I'm covered in injuries right now."

Back in the organization, she had relied on this trick of feigning obedience to fool many people, even the incredibly astute leader and her teacher. But this trick was useless in front of Tề Mặc. Perhaps it was because Tề Mặc had seen too much, so he could always see into the depths of a person's heart, always knowing if the person before him was genuine or faking it.

In the past, she had refused to bow her head to Tề Mặc even in death, which was why she had earned his special regard. A person's nature is hard to change. She would never turn into a different person, pitiful and teary-eyed, just because of a little pain. Besides, Tề Mặc hated liars and fake people the most. Fortunately, the moment Ly Tâm saw it wasn't working, she immediately understood and confessed honestly.

The anger that Tề Mặc had been brewing slowly subsided after Ly Tâm's honest words. The earlier fury also receded because of her one word, "loyalty." Looking at the somewhat aggrieved Ly Tâm, Tề Mặc said coldly, "After your injuries heal."

Hearing this, Ly Tâm couldn't help but protest, "Boss."

Tề Mặc completely ignored her protest and said in a low voice, "Rest now." He then shifted slightly to the side, wrapped his arm around Ly Tâm, and lay down beside her.

Seeing that there was no room for negotiation, that Tề Mặc was so tyrannical it made one's teeth itch, Ly Tâm secretly took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Everything would have to wait until she recovered. What's meant to be will be, and what's not, you can't force.

Lập Hộ, who had been waiting outside the door, let out a long sigh of relief when he heard no more commotion from the room. He also knew that with Tề Mặc's constitution, a slight liver hemorrhage meant he could probably hold on for a few days, maybe even half a month, without issue. Ly Tâm would have had time to recover and wouldn't be in her current state.

But the radiation had spread so quickly that he didn't dare to be anything but cautious. If the spread of the infection could be controlled, it had to be controlled at the first opportunity. That's why he had said what he said and done what he did at that time. He couldn't let anything happen to Tề Mặc, and he certainly couldn't let the infection continue to spread when he knew it could potentially be controlled.

He believed Red Eagle and the others felt the same way, which was why they had treated Ly Tâm like that. However, after learning that Ly Tâm's blood was too special, he had kept a card up his sleeve and started searching for people with the same blood type. For people in their line of work, danger could strike at any moment. He had to prepare a backup plan for Ly Tâm. Therefore, what he wanted wasn't Ly Tâm's life, but, like Giao Văn, to know if she had that absolute devotion to Tề Mặc. And now, they all knew.

Touching the whip marks on his back, Lập Hộ couldn't help but smile wryly. Tề Mặc knew them too well. He was too fond of this Ly Tâm. He had guessed their methods and had woken up to stop Ly Tâm. He didn't want her to take the risk. After all, a single misstep, even with their preparations, could still be fatal. And without Tề Mặc's order, who would dare to whip the five of them so harshly? This was him getting justice for Ly Tâm. Fortunately, they hadn't wanted Ly Tâm's life. Fortunately, everyone had made thorough preparations.

Straightening his back, he walked towards the adjacent pharmacy without a backward glance at the closed door. Ly Tâm, you're on your own. What in others' eyes was an act of absolute selflessness, an act of unparalleled bravery, was, in the boss's eyes, foolishness. Foolishness beyond words. To disobey the boss's words, to act on her own, and to nearly lose a life the boss cared about... God bless you.

"How is it?" As soon as Lập Hộ entered the pharmacy, he saw Giao Văn, Red Eagle, and the others were all there. Giao Văn asked the question. Lập Hộ smiled wryly. "The blood type is a match. So far, there have been no signs of rejection. It should be fine."

Hearing this, Red Eagle and the others all breathed a sigh of relief. Giao Văn plopped down on the sofa and said, "I hope Tề isn't too harsh. I was doing it for his own good."

Hearing this, Lập Hộ walked towards the medicine cabinet with a faint smile. "Boss Văn, I'm afraid your hope won't be realized. The boss is truly furious this time. Ly Tâm got a fierce scolding the moment she woke up. Even she can't escape punishment. Boss Văn, you can imagine what's in store for you."

Hoàng Ưng immediately interjected, "What do you mean?"

Bạch Ưng also frowned slightly. "Doesn't the boss care about Ly Tâm that much? The reason we were beaten so badly was to vent his anger on her behalf." He twisted his arm as he spoke.

Before Lập Hộ could speak, Red Eagle said with a faint smile, "We were punished, one, because we didn't listen to the boss's command, and two, for meddling. Neither has anything to do with Ly Tâm."

After a pause, he continued, "Ly Tâm is being punished because she also didn't listen to the boss's words. The consequence of not treating her life as her own might be even more severe than ours."

As Red Eagle's words fell, Hoàng Ưng and the others looked at each other and smiled wryly. Giao Văn also gave a bitter smile. "What an awkward person. But I wonder if that dense Ly Tâm can understand Tề's meaning, to trust him completely, to treat his words as heaven and earth, and not to question anything he does."

Hắc Ưng, who hadn't spoken, said coldly, "Complete trust and obedience."

Hoàng Ưng shook his head slightly. "With Ly Tâm's brain... she thinks she's so smart, but sometimes she's really dense. You say she's stupid, but sometimes she's incredibly clever. The boss's roundabout way of conveying his thoughts... I bet Ly Tâm won't understand nine times out of ten."

Red Eagle smiled faintly. "The boss's affairs don't require our interference. Are we talking business now, or are you going to continue this discussion?"

At Red Eagle's words, everyone present shivered. The boss never wanted them to meddle in his private affairs. At the same time, it was because the boss had no private affairs. After following him for so many years, they were used to handling everything for him. Now, with the sudden appearance of Ly Tâm, they had gotten involved, and the consequence was these forty lashes, and who knows what punishment in the future. If they meddled further, they might not have any skin left. It was better to focus on what they were supposed to do. Besides, it was awkward for them to show concern. The men present immediately shook their heads.

Seeing this, Red Eagle's expression turned serious. "We can't all be gathered here during this time. Boss Văn, since you're already here, you might as well stay a few more days. Consider it a token of our appreciation."

Dao Qing, Chapter 76: Punishment

Chapter words: 6044 Update time: 08-11-25 13:08

Giao Văn rolled his eyes. The Four Eagles had never all been gathered at the Tề family residence at the same time, let alone for days on end. Anyone with a brain and a keen sense of smell could tell something was wrong. And now, with Tề Mặc's strength not yet recovered, he couldn't be without protection. Since the Four Eagles couldn't all be present, that only left him.

He raised an eyebrow. "Appreciation? How nicely put. Forget it, I won't waste my breath on you guys. It's rare for me to visit the Tề family, so I'll stay a couple more days." As he spoke, he stood up and walked out.

The Four Eagles nodded slightly. Even though they were at the Tề family's main residence, they couldn't let their guard down for a moment. They would let Giao Văn accompany Tề Mặc for these few days. With Giao Văn's skills, he was more than qualified to be Tề Mặc's bodyguard.

Time flew by. With a supply of matching blood, Ly Tâm's complexion improved day by day. In a few days, she was able to get out of bed and move around. After all, her injuries were external; a few cuts and bruises were no big deal. And with fresh blood transfusions for her blood loss, she recovered even faster.

Tề Mặc's injuries healed even faster than Ly Tâm's. In two days, he was basically back to normal, except for his physical strength, which for some reason was recovering very slowly. Lập Hộ and the others estimated that it was because his internal organs had suffered too great an impact. Even though the deterioration had stopped and they were beginning to heal, the recovery was slow due to the severe trauma. This wasn't something that could be seen on the instruments, which was why his strength hadn't returned as quickly. It wasn't a major issue, just a lack of energy.

As for Ly Tâm, she had returned to a life of being waited on hand and foot, with Tề Mặc taking care of everything. However, the deep-seated anger in Tề Mặc's eyes seemed to be getting worse. Although Tề Mặc showed no signs of impatience or agitation, and even Lập Hộ, Giao Văn, and the others who followed him around all day didn't notice, Ly Tâm absolutely could not ignore it.

Especially when he was applying medicine to her wounds and saw the two black-and-blue arms, Tề Mặc's expression would become even uglier, making Ly Tâm eat her meals in a state of constant fear. On one hand, she wished for her wounds to heal quickly; on the other, she thought it might be better if they healed slowly. Otherwise, who knew what kind of punishment Tề Mặc had in store for her after she recovered. Just looking at his grim face was enough to make one tremble.

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