In recent days, the rain had increased and the weather had turned colder. Bai Shusu stayed in the villa with Lu Xiaoxiao, chasing boy groups.
“Hey, Zhong Jichen invited us to go hang out with him. Are we going or not?” Lu Xiaoxiao said, hugging a bag of chips and feeding her some.
Bai Shusu muttered, “Not going……”
Lu Xiaoxiao leaned back half on the sofa. “Are you really not feeling anything for that handsome guy?”
Bai Shusu quickly covered her mouth and glanced at Yu Yi behind them. Yu Yi lifted her eyes toward her and smiled while nodding slightly.
She always felt like Sister Yi was eating gossip……
After these past few days, Yu Yi had secretly been communicating with Cui Mu. Based on her woman’s intuition——
The boss probably had feelings for Miss Bai!
But Miss Bai seemed to be avoiding him……
She took out her phone and sent a photo to Qin Jindu. In fact, she felt that if Miss Bai became the mistress of the Qin Family, it would not be a bad thing……
Now Bai Shusu was extremely wary of Lu Xiaoxiao’s mouth. She was really done for.
“Let’s go then. Anyway, the handsome guy isn’t around……” Qin Jindu had gone on a business trip. The night before, just as she was about to sleep, she received his message——
【On a business trip. Back next week.】
Lu Xiaoxiao saw it and teased her endlessly. By the time she went to sleep, her face was still red.
【Mm.】At some point, someone who used to talk a lot had become someone who only replied with “mm.”
She felt lost in their relationship. She did not know what they counted as. She did not dare to guess Qin Jindu’s intentions. She only wanted to survive in this world. She was only entangled with him because of the antidote; he could discard her as a pawn at any time……
So she absolutely could not develop feelings.
“Forget it, let’s go find Sister Qianyan for karaoke.”
Lu Xiaoxiao actually hoped she would agree, but she still sided with Su Su and nodded regretfully. “Alright, we’ll just hang out another time……”
Bai Shusu messaged Shen Qianyan to ask her out.
【Su Su, sorry, I have work tonight and can’t make it. Next time okay? (bowing hands emoji)】
“Sister Qianyan can’t come, she’s busy.” She said with her head lowered in disappointment.
Lu Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and stood up. “It’s fine. Let’s call a few friends tonight and drink until we drop!”
Bai Shusu lifted her head, her eyes brightening again.
S Country
The underground casino had been surrounded. Dim lights barely illuminated the gambling table, where cards were scattered everywhere. Female casino dealers crouched on the ground in panic, covering their heads, their eyes filled with fear. All gamblers had been restrained and pressed against the tables. The surroundings were eerily silent……
A man wore a black leather coat, tall and imposing, one hand in his pocket. His well-defined fingers held a cigar, veins faintly visible on the back of his hand. Smoke drifted under the light. His thin lips exhaled slowly. His features were deep and strikingly handsome, yet his expression was chilling.
“Boss, lun escaped.”
Qin Jindu showed a hint of interest, his brow lifting slightly. There was no warmth in his eyes; his presence alone was suffocating.
Cui Mu lowered his breathing slightly. “He left a note.”
He extinguished the cigar between his fingers. Ash scattered. He unfolded the note.
【Qin Jindu, I am surprised you managed to find your way here. I look forward to the day you find me. Your mother would probably be very pleased.
Come meet me, my dear Du.】
The man let out a light laugh and handed it back to Cui Mu. His eyes darkened further.
“Burn it.”
“Yes.”
A fire destroyed everything. People fled in panic. Under the raging flames, the underground casino ceased to exist. The glowing embers reflected in his eyes as they burned.
Behind him, the sky was swallowed by fire. The night sky was completely dark, not a single star visible.
……He really couldn’t live without her.
The woman’s face appeared in his mind. He curled his lips in self-mockery and stepped into the car.
Even he himself could no longer tell……
Bai Shusu felt dizzy. She stood at the microphone stand in the private room, holding it tightly.
“It’s because I loved too deeply, loved so seriously……”
She immersed herself in the song, occasionally handing the microphone to Yu Yi and letting her sing.
Yu Yi supported her, afraid she would fall. Sometimes she also felt a little nervous.
There were hardly any sober people left in the room. Lu Xiaoxiao was also completely drunk, playing drinking games with others.
Feeling nauseous, Lu Xiaoxiao couldn’t take it anymore. The lights in the room made her head ache——
“Ugh……” she pushed the door open and ran out.
Bai Shusu steadied herself on Yu Yi and looked around.
Huh……they said they’d leave together, and she just abandoned her!
She was going to catch her!
Yu Yi helped support her.
Lu Xiaoxiao was so drunk she could barely stand. After coming out, she leaned against the sink. Just as her hand touched the water, someone grabbed her wrist——
“Lu Xiaoxiao, it really is you!” The man was neatly dressed, his looks average.
He had come today to seek investment. His company had been struck by the Bai Group without warning, and someone had told him that the Lu family engagement had been called off. Now, seeing Lu Xiaoxiao, this “little wretch,” he immediately grew furious……
Lu Xiaoxiao opened her blurred eyes, still dizzy. “Xu……Wei?”
“Finally caught you……” Xu Wei looked at her flushed, delicate face. A surge of heat rose in his stomach, and his gaze darkened.
“What are you doing……let go of me.” Lu Xiaoxiao only felt a buzzing in her ears. She was unbearably uncomfortable.
Xu Wei grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, inhaling the scent of her hair, his eyes filthy.
“Tonight, I’ll make sure you feel good……”
He not only wanted her. Once he slept with her, she would have no choice but to marry into his family. The Lu family was also a very attractive piece of meat……
Before he could take two steps, he was kicked down.
Bai Shusu put her hands on her hips and pointed at him. “What are you doing!”
Still groggy, she pulled Lu Xiaoxiao into her arms. Yu Yi stood behind them protectively.
Xu Wei struggled to stand, his face twisted in rage. “You little bitch! What does this have to do with you?!”
Bai Shusu pouted, looking wronged. “Sister Yi……he’s insulting me……”
Another kick.
“Ah!”
This kick directly dislocated the bones in his left leg. Xu Wei collapsed in pain. Yu Yi immediately broke one of his arms, making him unable to even scream.
“You……”
The commotion drew attention, and many people gathered. Yu Yi guarded them vigilantly.
“Quite lively here.”
The newcomer was a wealthy young man in a floral shirt. At a glance, he recognized Bai Shusu.
Seeing Xu Wei, he seemed to grab a lifeline. “Brother Gu, save me……”
Gu Kaicheng looked at Bai Shusu’s face, unable to hide his interest. “Isn’t this Miss Bai?”
Xu Wei widened his eyes. This……was Bai Shusu?!
Bai Shusu shook her head. She was still not fully conscious, her gaze blurry from alcohol. Lu Xiaoxiao was already completely unconscious……
The young men who came with Gu Kaicheng surrounded them. Gu Kaicheng stepped forward. “Miss Bai, are you interested in having a drink with me?”
The hand reaching forward was slapped away by Yu Yi. Her tone was warning. “Sir, please do not come closer.”
The more people there were, the more disadvantageous it became for them. Yu Yi led them to leave, but they were blocked.
“Come on, since you’re already here, have a drink.” His tone was forceful.
Yu Yi coldly snapped his extended arm with a single motion. Another one seeking death.