I woke up quickly.

What I saw was my room, with a dark camera pointing at me.

And I was tied to a chair.

The face in front of me was Chen Yin, not a police officer.

I fell for it.

I felt my wrists, only the thick rope was there, the hidden knife had already been taken by him.

I licked my dry lips and asked, "Are you working with the junior?"

Two against one, doesn't seem fair.

A mocking smile appeared on Chen Yin's simple and honest face.

"I just used him to draw your attention."

"Oh, you wanted to ask about calling the police?"

"I set up his phone so that he can't make calls, they can only be forwarded to my phone. The police siren just now was fake."

He proudly reached out and touched my cheek, with a fascinated look in his eyes.

"Your skin is so smooth, much better than that female corpse. I want to peel it off."

"..."

"Don't worry, I'm skilled at it. The peeled skin is as thin as a cicada's wing, transparent and clear under the sunlight."

It seems like I've encountered a psycho.

"So, you're the one who targeted me."

"You guessed right, but it's too late. Don't you like live streaming? Later, you'll be live streaming on the dark web with your account. Your fans will be surprised to see a beauty shedding her skin. Hahaha!"

Chen Yin took out something from somewhere, metal scissors, blades, and syringe needles glistened under the light.

He slowly put on white surgical gloves, humming a song while carefully preparing the drugs.

"I'll give you general anesthesia, otherwise, you'll scream in pain later, which would be quite disturbing."

Damn, he's serious.

I tried to untie the rope on my wrist, but Chen Yin's binding technique was very professional. The more I tried to untie it, the tighter the rope became.

I had to stomp the ground with my foot a few times, making a "bang bang bang" sound.

He stopped his actions.

"What are you doing?"

"Oh, nothing. I'm just wondering when you started targeting me."

A greedy gleam appeared in Chen Yin's eyes.

"Beauty, I wanted to collect you since the day you moved in here."

I raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

"Then why go through all this trouble? Couldn't you just have tied me up whenever you found a chance?"

"You're such an interesting prey, isn't it more fun to play with you?

You only come here when you're live streaming, and you're too cautious with your food and drinks, I don't get a chance. Besides..."

He paused and said helplessly, "Based on my observations, I can't beat you."

As he spoke, he approached me with a syringe in his hand.

One second before the needle was about to touch me, I suddenly spoke up.

"Wait! I need to mentally prepare myself."

He stared at me in silence, then suddenly laughed.

"I advise you to behave. Making noise and delaying time, who do you expect to come and save you? You're just dreaming!"

That's right.

Zhou Hui is covered in injuries, and even if he wakes up, he won't have any fighting power. Besides, he wanted to kill me too, so it's highly unlikely he would save me.

Before I passed out, Chen Yin came out of Room 1505, so the junior probably won't be of much help either.

Who else could save me?

The light coming through the crack under the door seemed to be blocked by something.

I smiled.

"What's the point of peeling skin? Do you know what's even more fun?"

I whispered a sentence to him, and when his pupils dilated, I seized the opportunity to shout loudly and fell backward with the chair.

"Help!"

Several police officers broke down the door and subdued him before Chen Yin could react.

He turned around and glared at me fiercely.

"When did youcall the police?!"

"Remember the 'fake' police siren you mentioned earlier?" I smirked at him. "It wasn't so fake after all."

The police officers quickly restrained Chen Yin, securing him in handcuffs. They checked the room and ensured my safety.

One of the officers approached me and asked, "Are you alright? Did he harm you?"

I shook my head, relieved. "No, he didn't have the chance. I managed to buy some time and called for help."

The officer nodded. "You did well. We received a tip about suspicious activity in this apartment, and fortunately, we arrived in time."

As they led Chen Yin away, I couldn't help but wonder who had tipped off the police. Regardless, I was grateful for their arrival.

After the commotion settled down, I sat on the edge of the bed, taking deep breaths to calm myself. It was a close call, but I had managed to escape a dangerous situation.

Reflecting on the incident, I realized the importance of being cautious and aware of my surroundings, especially in situations where my safety might be compromised. I made a mental note to be more vigilant in the future.

As I gathered my thoughts, a police officer approached me and offered assistance. "Is there anything we can do for you? Do you need medical attention or someone to accompany you?"

I appreciated their concern but assured them that I was physically unharmed. However, I requested a moment to contact a trusted friend who could provide support.

After making the necessary arrangements, I reached out to my friend, explaining the situation and requesting their presence. Moments later, they arrived, offering a comforting presence in the aftermath of the ordeal.

The police conducted their investigation, collecting evidence and statements from both me and Chen Yin. It became apparent that he had been planning this for some time, targeting me specifically due to my online presence.

With the evidence gathered, the police assured me that they would build a strong case against Chen Yin, ensuring that he faced the consequences of his actions.

In the days that followed, I took some time to recover from the traumatic experience. I received support from my loved ones, who offered their understanding and assistance.

Throughout the process, I remained cautious and took additional security measures to protect myself. I reevaluated my online presence, strengthening privacy settings and being more selective about sharing personal information.

The incident served as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in the digital world and the importance of personal safety. While I continued pursuing my passions and sharing my experiences online, I did so with a renewed sense of awareness and caution.

Ultimately, I emerged from the harrowing experience stronger and more determined to prioritize my well-being and security. I refused to let the actions of one individual dictate my life, vowing to continue pursuing my dreams while taking the necessary precautions to safeguard myself.