Chapter 45: Serve the People

　　Professor Li paused for a moment, then a strange smile crept across his face.　　Zhu Zhongcheng stepped forward from behind him, holding a syringe.　　“I’m sorry, Miss Xia Ning, but you’ll have to bear with us for a bit. Even though this underground room is soundproof, it’s best not to make too much noise.” As he said this, he suddenly clamped my chin and, pulling a handkerchief from his pocket, forcefully shoved it into my mouth.　　I didn’t scream or fight back because I knew it wouldn’t do any good. Better to conserve my energy.　　Seeing how compliant I was, Professor Li seemed a little taken aback.　　“You’re a lot tougher than I thought.”　　I couldn’t speak, so I just glared at him with icy eyes. If looks could kill, I would’ve torn him apart on the spot.　　Professor Li grabbed a headband from the side and secured my head to the headboard.　　The old man, syringe in hand, moved to my side, his rough palm repeatedly pressing on my neck.　　I closed my eyes—I didn’t want to