“How did you know the Zhang Group has internal deficits and that this capital increase and share expansion is a preparation to take the money and run?”

Li Yunwan stood in front of Qi Dengxian, blocking his path as she asked.

Qi Dengxian said expressionlessly, “I’ve already explained it once before, and I don’t want to say it a second time. I assume you aren’t deaf!”

These words angered Li Yunwan so much that she couldn’t help but roll her eyes slightly. This guy’s words were truly infuriating.

Usually, when men saw her, weren’t they all polite and gentlemanly?

“I believe your explanation. So, I’ve decided to withdraw the ten million I was going to use to buy shares in the Zhang Group!” Li Yunwan suddenly smiled and said.

Her words stunned Qi Dengxian. He had thought this woman would say something to mock him, but she actually said she believed him.

He frowned and said, “Suit yourself.”

Li Yunwan continued, “Do you have the heart to watch the Qiao family lose such a huge sum of money because of the Zhang Group?”

Qi Dengxian replied, “They don’t believe me, so it’s useless no matter what I say. I am rather curious, though—why do you believe me?”

“I’ve been observing you this whole time. Including today, when you lied to pin your credit onto Zhang Shaojie’s head. Actually, I wanted to see your performance and whether you were a man of magnanimity.”

“After my careful observation, I feel you aren’t the kind of man with a particularly strong desire for fame and profit, nor would you deliberately talk big just to show off.”

“So, they don’t believe you, but I do!”

Li Yunwan walked beside Qi Dengxian, smiling beautifully. Her long legs wrapped in black silk moved rhythmically, her high heels clicking against the ground with a crisp, pleasing clack-clack-clack.

Qi Dengxian was surprised and frowned slightly.

Li Yunwan took the opportunity to lean closer to him and laughed, “Sir Qi, everything I said is true, absolutely true, without a single word of falsehood! I believe you, so why don’t you believe me?”

Qi Dengxian looked cold. “Since they don’t believe my words, you go back and persuade them later. Tell them to withdraw their funds. Otherwise, when Zhang Real Estate really takes the money and runs, there’s nothing I can do!”

Li Yunwan nodded. “I’ll find a chance to have a good talk with Mengmeng about this. Don’t worry.”

“Are you free tomorrow? I want to treat you to tea.” Li Yunwan changed the subject, smiling.

“Hm?” Qi Dengxian didn’t know what kind of scheme this woman was plotting in her heart.

Is she trying to set a trap for me again, to make me embarrass myself so I’ll divorce Qiao Qiumeng?

“Just say if you agree or not!” Li Yunwan suddenly leaned in, reaching out to hold Qi Dengxian’s arm.

Qi Dengxian, who had never had such intimate contact with a woman, felt as if his arm had sunk into a sea of mud—soft and exceptionally comfortable.

However, he wasn’t a man blinded by lust. He immediately pulled his arm back and said coldly, “Thanks, but I’m not interested!”

Li Yunwan’s face fell instantly. In her life, this was the first time she had actively invited a man on a date, and she was rejected so bluntly?!

“Hmph, you really refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!” Li Yunwan couldn’t help but huff, feeling stifled.

“…” Qi Dengxian silently waved his hand, preparing to hail a taxi.

Li Yunwan said, “Hey, I’m Mengmeng’s best friend after all. If you want to have a good relationship with her, you have to pass my test first! With this attitude, do you think I’ll speak up for you?”

Qi Dengxian said calmly, “She doesn’t like me, I’m very clear on that. A twisted melon isn’t sweet. My marriage to her was a request from our fathers! I don’t have many improper thoughts about her. I’ll just silently protect her for a while until this destined affinity ends.”

After saying this, Qi Dengxian flagged down a taxi and said to the driver, “Master, to Cloud Top Estate, please.”

Li Yunwan was just about to chase after him to ask about his presence at the Heaven and Earth Grand Hotel today when she heard those words. She froze completely.

“Cloud Top Estate?!” Li Yunwan was shocked.

Cloud Top Estate was the top wealthy district in the Zhonghai area. Those living inside were either tycoons with immense wealth or powerful figures who dominated a region. Many villas were even left empty, with those big shots only staying occasionally during holidays.

This guy Qi Dengxian… actually lives in a place like Cloud Top Estate?

Impossible…

He’s just a prison guard. How could he afford to live in a villa at Cloud Top Estate?

Before she could snap out of it, the taxi Qi Dengxian was in had already sped away, leaving only dust behind.

Li Yunwan stood there in a daze for a long time before coming back to her senses. Then, she smiled slightly and said, “Well, Mengmeng, you heard it too. This guy isn’t interested in you!”

“Moreover, you don’t like this guy either.”

After muttering this to herself, a sly smile flashed across Li Yunwan’s face.

“No wonder even the wealthiest big shots like to go to the antique market to ‘pick up leaks.’ It turns out, picking up a leak is such a joyful thing!” Li Yunwan thought to herself as she walked toward her car with a happy skip in her step.

Qi Dengxian returned to the villa at Cloud Top Estate and went straight to the bedroom to lie down.

Not long after, he heard the doorbell ring.

Through the electronic surveillance, he saw that the person standing outside was actually Yu Xiaolong.

At this moment, Yu Xiaolong was dressed in a military uniform, her expression solemn as she continuously pressed the doorbell.

“Is this woman sick? Chasing me here to harass me?!” Qi Dengxian felt a headache coming on. For the first time, he had the urge to hang a woman on the playground and let her bake in the sun for three days.

Seeing no response for a long time, Yu Xiaolong finally said in a deep voice, “King of Eternal Night, Mr. Chu Wudao! I know you live here, and I know you are inside right now.”

Hearing this, Qi Dengxian breathed a sigh of relief. This crazy woman isn’t here for me, but for that kid Chu Wudao.

“I am Yu Xiaolong, a Lieutenant General of the Huaguo Black Dragon Army. I have admired you for a long time, Sir! Furthermore, I know that the Four Heavenly Kings under the King of Terror were dealt with by your hand, Sir. Therefore, I wish to meet you personally to express my gratitude!” Yu Xiaolong said solemnly.

Qi Dengxian couldn’t be bothered to deal with her. He directly disabled the electronic eye and the doorbell, then went back to bed to continue his big sleep.

Yu Xiaolong continued, “I know your past experiences were heartbreaking, Sir, but everything has passed. Huaguo needs a figure like you. I hope you can consider this seriously!”

Qi Dengxian had already fallen asleep peacefully, his breathing even.

Yu Xiaolong stood outside the door for another five minutes. Seeing there was still no response, she sighed and slipped one of her business cards under the door.

“Mr. Chu, this is my card. I hope you will contact me!” Yu Xiaolong said.

After saying this, she turned and left, but her face still held an excitement that was hard to conceal.

She had just investigated who the owner of this villa was, and the result had shocked her.

No wonder the other party could effortlessly dispose of the King of Terror’s four top subordinates!

“I didn’t expect the person living here to be the King of Huaguo’s underground world, the King of Eternal Night, Chu Wudao!”

“If I can persuade him to come out of retirement, then I will definitely be able to accomplish even greater deeds!”

She didn’t know that this villa had already changed owners. The person living inside was just the little prison guard she looked down upon.

NOTES

Picking up a leak: A term from the antique trade meaning to find a valuable item that the seller has underestimated and sold cheaply. Li Yunwan realizes Qi Dengxian is a “hidden gem” (a leak) that Qiao Qiumeng has discarded/undervalued.

Twisted melon isn’t sweet: A proverb meaning forced relationships/marriages won’t have a happy outcome.

Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit: An idiom meaning to refuse a polite offer only to be forced to do something the hard way; being ungrateful or stubborn.

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