162: Even if the King of Heaven himself came, it wouldn't make a difference.

Not only were Gong Qiuqiu and his brother searching, but Gu Xiheng also sent people to look immediately, even finding time to search near the Auction himself.

Gu Xiheng's behavior made Cheng Siyu harbor a secret hatred; she prayed in her heart that Ai Yue would disappear forever and never appear before Gu Xiheng again, ideally dying in this Earthquake.

Finding no trace of Ai Yue, Gu Xiheng appeared somewhat lost and soul-shattered.

He stood alone atop the ruins of the Trading Center, staring blankly in a daze.

"Xiheng, why are you standing there? It's too dangerous. We don't know if there will be aftershocks yet, so come down quickly."

Cheng Siyu, who couldn't find Gu Xiheng elsewhere, found him here; seeing him standing in a daze in the most dangerous spot, she was so frightened that she immediately stepped forward to pull him away.

"Don't touch me! I just want to stay here for a while. Can you just let me be alone for a moment?" Gu Xiheng dodged her hand and spoke in a voice devoid of warmth.

"Xiheng! I'm caring about you!" Cheng Siyu said with some resentment.

"Thank you! I just want to be by myself for a bit, is that so wrong?"

Gu Xiheng's wandering eyes turned toward her, and he spoke without a hint of emotion.

"Xiheng, you should know, I... I just want to care for you." Cheng Siyu paused and bit her lower lip as if gathering her courage; with a slightly flushed face, she looked at Gu Xiheng with firm eyes.

"Xiheng, you should know my heart for you. We have already... already been naked with each other. I, I am yours for the rest of my life, so things shouldn't be so stiff between us.

In this life, no one treats you as well as I do; only I truly treat you well! Do you... do you understand?"

Cheng Siyu gazed at Gu Xiheng affectionately.

Gu Xiheng listened to these words quietly, his heart without the slightest ripple as he looked straight at Cheng Siyu.

"Xi, Xiheng? You..." This was the first time Cheng Siyu had bared her heart before him, hoping for a response. To her surprise, he had no reaction at all, as if he hadn't heard a word.

Cheng Siyu felt uneasy; in this situation, she didn't know what else she should say.

After a long while, Gu Xiheng finally spoke, "Siyu, we grew up together. My feelings for you have always been like those for Xitian; I've never harbored any other thoughts.

I am someone who can see through anything at a glance, yet I could never see through my own feelings. Every time I faced a choice, I was like a turtle shrinking into its shell, ignoring everything... time and again, I utterly missed out. In the end, not only am I entangled with you, but I've also lost the person I love most in my heart.

At this moment, I finally understand who the person I love most is, but she has disappeared..."

Cheng Siyu's beautiful eyes grew wider and wider, her entire face turned pale, and her lips trembled uncontrollably; she subconsciously bit down hard on her shaking lip.

Tears also flowed unbidden from her eyes.

Looking at the weak and pitiful cool beauty crying so miserably, Gu Xiheng's heart still felt no ripple, only a surge of infinite regret.

Gu Xiheng sighed deeply and said in a low voice, "Siyu, there is no more room in my heart. I can't give you the love you want. You should reconsider whether you really want to be with someone like me, who cannot give you his heart.

Sigh, you must understand, I can give you nothing. I might not even be able to fulfill the most basic duties of a husband. Siyu, I don't want to hurt you!"

After Gu Xiheng finished speaking, he left without looking back. His silhouette, stretched by the setting sun, was filled with infinite loneliness.

Cheng Siyu did not move; she stood on the ruins, staring blankly at the receding figure of Gu Xiheng until he was no longer in sight. She could no longer hold back the surging sorrow, and she crouched down, hugging herself as she wailed.

"Young Master Ming, I've found her. The mastermind behind the letter is her; her name is Cheng Siyu, and I heard she is Gu Xiheng's fiancée!"

Zhao San said with a flattering expression.

"Beautiful, simply too beautiful. She's like a fairy; she looks even more beautiful when she cries. I've never seen such a rare gem of a woman in all my life. Quick, she's the one! Get her to my bed immediately. Haha, I can hardly wait."

Ming Yao rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes gleaming with lecherous light, not having heard a word of what Zhao San said.

"M-Young Master Ming, this won't do! She's Gu Xiheng's fiancée," Zhao San said, stuttering in fright.

At this moment, Ming Yao was completely immersed in Cheng Siyu's beauty and couldn't listen to anything. Seeing Zhao San not moving, he angrily slapped him on the head, "What are you dazed for? Go, now!"

"Young Master Ming, are we... are we really going?" Zhao San confirmed one last time.

"Stop wasting time! Go now, or I'll make sure you're the first to die."

Seeing that Ming Yao was truly getting angry, Zhao San didn't dare say more. He could only grit his teeth, stomp his foot, and wave for several Thugs to follow him.

Regardless, disobeying Ming Yao meant death, and being found out by Gu Xiheng also meant death. Fortunately, as long as they kidnapped Cheng Siyu quickly without leaving a trace, Gu Xiheng wouldn't find out.

The group quickly approached Cheng Siyu.

Immersed in her pain, Cheng Siyu didn't notice anyone approaching at all.

With a 'thwack', Cheng Siyu was knocked unconscious and fell softly to the ground.

"Heh, Brother Zhao San, I didn't expect getting this beauty would be so easy."

"Stop talking nonsense and take her away. The Young Master is waiting. If you're slow, I'll skin you alive," Zhao San said crossly.

The men deftly carried the unconscious Cheng Siyu and left quickly.

Ming Yao returned to his Secret Base ahead of time and cleaned himself up. To spend a wonderful night with a beauty, he naturally had to be clean to leave a good impression.

Ming Yao didn't have to wait long before Zhao San and the others arrived with Cheng Siyu.

Seeing the beauty right before his eyes, Ming Yao immediately reached out to take her, picked her up by the waist, and impatiently placed her on the bed.

Zhao San was still somewhat terrified and couldn't help but say, "Young Master Ming, you can't touch this woman. She is..."

Before Zhao San could finish, Ming Yao, whose mood was interrupted, roared angrily, "Get out! Don't make me say it twice. If you want to live, get out!"

Zhao San didn't dare say another word and immediately lowered his head, scrambling out.

"Hmph, how annoying. What a nag. Even if she were the King of Heaven's woman, I'd still have my way with her. Who could do anything to me? Tsk! Hehe, beauty, here I come."

Seeing the pitiful beauty on the bed, a surge of lust rose directly from Ming Yao's lower abdomen, and he could no longer suppress the desire in his body.

In a frantic rush, he stripped off his clothes in a few quick motions and threw himself stark naked onto Cheng Siyu.

The weight on her body caused the unconscious Cheng Siyu to frown slightly.

Seeing that she was about to wake up, Ming Yao casually tied her hands to the side of the bed.