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Chapter 302: All Views Destroyed (3)

Chapter 302: Chapter 302: All Views Destroyed (3)

The words of the young man had barely faded when a chorus of astonished gasps filled the corridor. All were brimming with excitement at the thought of soon laying eyes on the rare jade.

Footsteps slowly advanced, passing 531, passing 532, then glided past the private room where An Yiqing was, and finally came to a halt in front of door 535.

"Eh? What’s that sound?" The young man’s voice rose again, this time evidently filled with surprise.

"Hmph! To do such things without even shutting the door in broad daylight! They’re utterly disgracing the invitation extended by the Jade Stone Association!" A seasoned scholar who had come with Ma Tianci snorted disdainfully and loudly scolded.

"Old Wang, calm down," Ma Tianci said with a light smile, teasingly adding, "Young people don’t know any better. Let’s close the door for them and be on our way."

"No, wait!" Seeing Ma Tianci about to lead everyone away, the young man’s eyes darted about, and he quickly interjected, "This is the room Miss Ruo Yao mentioned, could it be... that something has happened to her?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled and exchanged uneasy glances, unsure whether to stay or leave. Although Guh Ruoyao was an offshoot of the Guh Family, she was still one of them to some extent. It would have been fine had they not heard the noise, but now, standing at the door, if they were to leave and something truly had happened, none of them could absolve themselves of responsibility!

Some of the more timid ones began to waver and suggested meekly, "Perhaps we should send someone to check..."

No sooner had this suggestion been made than a hush fell over the corridor. Send someone to check? But who? The person inside could be a Miss from the Guh Family, and the man’s identity remained unknown. Would barging in rashly... lead to adverse consequences?

As everyone was looking at each other in indecision, Qin Han stepped forward from the crowd.

"Everyone," he said, his face showing concern, "this is quite an awkward situation. How about this: I’ll go in with Second Miss Guh to check. Since it might be Miss Ruo Yao inside, I will close my eyes. That way, I won’t be intruding upon Miss Ruo Yao, and can also protect Second Miss Guh. Miss Guh, what do you think?"

As soon as Qin Han made his suggestion, everyone nodded in agreement, praising him for his careful approach. It was indeed fitting for Guh Siqing, as a relative of Guh Ruoyao, to look into the matter. Qin Han’s considerate plan won him much commendation.

Guh Siqing felt like she was being pushed into a corner, and even though she was extremely unwilling, her connection to Guh Ruoyao was clear. If she didn’t go, it would mean she was cold-hearted, indifferent even to the safety of her own sister.

Of course, she couldn’t let people talk that way about her, so she reluctantly nodded and steeled herself to follow Qin Han inside.

It wasn’t long before Guh Siqing’s horrified scream echoed out, then hurried footsteps ensued, as a pale-faced Guh Siqing stumbled out, leaning against the wall and beginning to retch!

Everyone was stunned, looking at Guh Siqing who was heaving miserably, they ventured cautiously, "Miss Guh, what’s... what happened inside?"

No sooner had they asked than an outraged bellow from Qin Han erupted from the room!

"You beast! How could you do this! I’ll kill you!"

Then came the sound of breaking glass. Realizing something was wrong, everyone rushed frantically into the room, only to have their jaws drop at the scene before them.

On the large bed, the white sheets were in utter disarray, torn into strips. There, Qin Jia’s complexion was flushed red, her left hand and foot bound together with strips of cloth, her right hand clutching tightly to the sheets. Her expression was contorted, the sounds she emitted a mix of pleasure and struggle.

In another corner, Guh Ruoyao was convulsing uncontrollably, her eyes rolling back. Her fingers were curled like claws, face deathly pale.