Chapter 112 No Compensation Needed

Chapter 112: No Need for Compensation

Cheng Feng was taken aback and quickly pushed him away.

"I don't need your repayment. I saved you because I wanted to. I don't need anything in return from you. You don't have to do anything to compensate me."

The boy knelt down, his eyes red, terrified that Cheng Feng wouldn't want him. He felt the words sounded like an attempt to cut ties. If the other person refused to help him, he was finished. "No one has touched me. He didn't either. I fought back, he didn't succeed. Please don't look down on me."

Seeing his humble, pleading expression, Cheng Feng sighed inwardly and sent another message to Shang Shaohao, telling him he had saved the light-blond-haired guy from before—the boy he brought back to the room. Shang Shaohao only replied, "Oh, got it."

He then sent, "I beat up that wealthy businessman."

"What's there to fear? Has my Shang family ever been afraid of anyone? If he dares to mess with my family, we'll take his dog life. Anything else?"

"No."

There was no further reply.

Cheng Feng looked at the boy and helped him up. "I don't look down on you. That's not the reason I won't touch you. Tell me, who were you originally? Where are you from, and what's your name?"

Hearing this, the light-blond-haired boy relaxed and answered truthfully without hiding anything.

"My name is Qi Yao. My family background is ordinary, not wealthy but not poor either. Before I was captured and brought here, I was still a student. One day after school, I was suddenly grabbed and then ended up here. They locked me up for a very, very long time, taught me how to serve people, and often beat me. If I tried to escape, they'd electrocute me with a baton."

Cheng Feng said, "I'll try my best to help you. I'm not sure if I can get you off the ship, but for the next few days, I'll protect you. You don't need to be afraid."

Qi Yao looked at him. Only protect him for a few days? Did he not have the ability to protect him longer?

Qi Yao suddenly threw himself into Cheng Feng's arms, wrapped his arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe, and pressed close to his cheek.

"Be good to me, take my first time, okay? Then they'll think I'm not valuable anymore, and maybe they won't try to take me back."

Cheng Feng knew in his heart that losing his virginity wouldn't stop them from tormenting him; it would only make the torment worse.

Qi Yao probably wanted to establish a physical relationship with him, thinking he was a wealthy young master, hoping he could become his protector.

He pushed Qi Yao away, his tone firm. "You don't need to offer yourself like this. Don't worry, since I saved you, I will definitely ensure your safety."

Qi Yao was stunned for a moment, then looked up into Cheng Feng's eyes. They were clear and resolute. At that moment, he chose to believe the person before him.

Cheng Feng took off his mask. Qi Yao was slightly surprised when he saw his face. This guy was very good-looking, on par with himself, yet their fates were worlds apart. He was a slave to be manipulated, while the other was a master high above.

Cheng Feng told him to go take a shower in the room and change into his clothes. Qi Yao was quite a bit shorter, so the clothes hung loosely on him, yet it gave off an inexplicably lazy vibe.

Qi Yao hadn't slept soundly in a long time. Once his tightly wound nerves relaxed, he became extremely drowsy. Cheng Feng let him sleep in his own bed, while he went to sit on the sofa in the living room to keep watch.

Around six in the afternoon, Shang Shaohao and the other two returned. Their faces were flushed red, looking as if they had been drinking or had just done *that*, appearing particularly relaxed and comfortable.

Shang Shaohao had his arm draped over Zhang Yuantao's shoulder and nodded towards Cheng Feng. "Cheng Feng, have you eaten?"

Cheng Feng shook his head. "Not yet."

Zhang Yuantao chimed in, "Then let's go to the restaurant. We haven't eaten either."

Shang Shaohao suddenly remembered something and looked at Cheng Feng. "Didn't you save a guy? Where is he?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Qi Yao stood timidly in the doorway. He had long been stripped of any sharp edges by the torment and looked very docile.

Seeing him, Liang Wenfan looked surprised. "Hey, isn't that the one from before... How is he here?"

Cheng Feng briefly explained the whole story.

Zhang Yuantao frowned. "Don't know what background that damn fat guy has. Hope he's not a tough one to deal with, otherwise it'll be troublesome."

Shang Shaohao scoffed dismissively. "Scared of what? My family is the Shang family, a top-tier aristocratic family. Who dares to mess with us? Tired of living?"

Zhang Yuantao nodded. "True. But let him wear a hat when he goes out. It'll save some trouble. We're not afraid of trouble, but there's no need to actively seek it out. Otherwise, it'll be hard to explain to our families back home."

Cheng Feng acknowledged and went back to the room to find a hat for Qi Yao to wear, also handing him a mask.

Qi Yao clung to him tightly, holding onto his arm, his voice carrying a hint of dependence. He felt very insecure and needed someone to lean on.

"What's your name? You haven't told me yet."

"Cheng Feng."

Qi Yao hugged his arm even tighter. "Cheng Feng, I'm scared. Can I hold onto you the whole time?"

Cheng Feng initially wanted to refuse, but looking down into his pleading eyes, he sighed. He knew the other meant nothing else, he was just afraid. So he nodded.

"Okay."

Seeing Cheng Feng holding Qi Yao's hand, Zhang Yuantao and the other two were all shocked.

Zhang Yuantao said, "Cheng Feng, you saved him... you didn't take a fancy to him, did you? He's a guy. But honestly, he is really pretty, feminine-looking for a boy, nice figure too. Aside from a flat chest and having some extra male parts, everything else is quite likable."

Shang Shaohao also asked, "No way? Cheng Feng, you like guys?"

Cheng Feng did like guys, but only the young master. He belonged to Shang Xu. His expression remained neutral.

"He's scared. Holding his hand makes him feel more at ease."

The five of them went out together. Cheng Feng looked at Liang Wenfan and asked curiously, "What did you guys do all afternoon? Why are your faces so red? Did you drink?"

But there was no smell of alcohol on them at all.

Liang Wenfan smiled awkwardly, rubbing his cheeks somewhat sheepishly. "Didn't drink. Just got pulled on stage by a bunch of women to dance together. A bit embarrassing, got all red-faced. They were very forward, kind of... you know."

Cheng Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought they were like those beasts, enjoying toying with those people. Thankfully, they were still a bit different from that crowd.

Shang Shaohao glanced at him. "Asking that, you didn't think we did anything inappropriate, did you?"

Cheng Feng didn't speak, but the meaning in his eyes was clear as day—that's exactly what he thought.

Zhang Yuantao quickly explained, "Hey, what kind of look is that? We're not old enough for that kind of thing yet. And with such strict upbringing, we only dare to look, not actually play. Don't overthink it, and don't talk nonsense when we get back, okay?"

Cheng Feng thought to himself, who was it that allowed that woman to kiss his cheek before? 'Won't do that kind of thing'—he actually knew they weren't unwilling, they just didn't dare. If their families allowed it, they definitely would.

"I know you're not."

The five arrived at a restaurant. Inside, the lights were dazzling, and people were dancing, creating an exceptionally beautiful scene. They chose a corner table to sit down.

Only when the food was served did Qi Yao dare to take off his mask.

Along the way, he had been secretly observing Cheng Feng and the other three. He felt these four seemed decent enough, not too bad, which made him feel a bit more settled.

The food here tasted okay. The seafood was fresh, the sashimi carrying a strong scent of the sea. Eaten alone, it wasn't bad, but it couldn't be called particularly delicious either. Cheng Feng actually didn't like it much.

Meanwhile, in a private room on the ship's third floor, the fat man whom Cheng Feng had knocked out kicked the man beside him and roared angrily:

"Damn it! It's actually someone from the Shang family?"

The man quickly kowtowed. "Yes... it's an attendant from the Shang family. He's been working there for several years, and he's Shang Xu's personal attendant—the kind who attends to him closely."

Fatty's eyes turned fierce, and he gritted his teeth. "Shang Xu's attendant? He's just an attendant, not Shang Xu himself. Who does a damn attendant think he is? Trying to get himself killed?"

The man hurriedly added, "This attendant is highly valued within the Shang Group and holds a significant position. He's on such good terms with all the young masters and misses of the Shang family that he's practically one of the guys."

Fatty snorted coldly, twisting the jade ring on his thumb with a sinister glint in his eyes. "Just an attendant, nothing more! So what if they treat him well? He's still just an attendant, not Shang Xu's lover. Offing him is no sweat. Find an opportunity to capture him. I want to teach him a lesson and show him the consequences of crossing me!"

"Yes, sir!" the man replied respectfully.