Chapter 71: Happiness

My head is buzzing. I've realized that I'm becoming more and more dependent on Xiao Mi. I don't have any feelings for her, but whenever I experience significant emotional fluctuations, I need to seek out Xiao Mi to soothe my inner unrest and anxiety.

I know this is a dependency, and it's not good. I don't want to rely on others, but it's addictive. I also know I'm addicted. Right now, I just want to be happy, to eliminate the inner unease, and only Xiao Mi can do that.

I felt Xiao Mi gradually leaving me, and I didn't know where she had gone. I slowly opened my eyes, and Xiao Mi was already gone. The dimly lit room was empty, and it felt like I had fallen into an unknown space. I heard a faint sound coming from the bedroom, and I stepped towards the room. When I reached the door, I saw Xiao Mi. She had poured two glasses of wine, handed one to me, and said, "Drink one, calm your nerves."

I took the glass, had a sip, and felt great as the alcohol went down. She poured me another drink.

After taking the drink that Xiao Mi brought, I hugged her and sat on the edge of the bed. We shared a drink, which was quite romantic, but I was still very thirsty. However, Xiao Mi took the glass from my hand and set it aside. Then she stepped forward to dim the lights, slowly walked back to me, and once again nestled into my embrace like a little bird. Yet, looking at her beautiful face that could make the moon hide and the flowers ashamed, I wanted to drink

Suddenly, a cold jade hand slowly climbed up from my knee. With every inch it moved forward, my heartbeat quickened, and this seemingly magical jade hand, though moving slowly, was still climbing.

"Xiao Mi..." I called her name to mask the surging impulse within me.

"Come!" Xiao Mi took my hand, her heartbeat uneven, but I felt she wasn't excited at all, as if she were acting. Although she pretended to be reserved, it lacked the feeling of a girl-next-door, and she even seemed to hope I would quickly untie her bow...

I know she is deliberately acting to make me happy. Even though it's acting, I am still very grateful.

I swallowed, and like withered flowers, they drooped to one side...

"Truly beautiful..." I stared at her in a daze, somewhat unable to help but praise her.

"Then why don't you..." Xiao Mi moved my hand to her shoulder, where a red strap was hanging, clearly wanting me to pull down the strap of her nightgown. If the strap were pulled down, her nightgown would automatically slide off, exposing her alluring figure without any cover in front of me. At that moment, I was afraid I might lose my sanity.

I looked at her, a bit dazed, unsure if it was because she had gone through something too terrifying or if it was because her strength hadn't recovered. At this moment, I was a bit stunned, not knowing what to do.

Suddenly, Xiao Mi fell onto me...

All happiness will come to you soon...

Time buries all pain, joy, sadness, depression, and everything else; no one can escape the black hole of time.

I lay on the windowsill, looking at the building across the street, the paint on its walls already peeling. I've been staying at Xiao Mi's place for four days now. During these four days, I haven't contacted anyone. Every day, I just happily do some joyful things with Xiao Mi, forgetting everything, indulging in decadence and luxury to the fullest.

I didn't contact Xuanling. I believe she can take good care of my mom. I trust that when I'm alone, I will entrust the most important things to her.

Xiao Mi was smoking a cigarette, lying on the bed. The room was very messy, and she didn't clean it up, but she always made herself look beautiful, making the environment never match her. It always gave people a sense of sympathy, thinking that such a beautiful girl shouldn't be in such an environment.

Suddenly, my phone rang, and I knew what I had been waiting for was coming.

"Come to the store, are you ready?"

When I heard Brother Guang's voice, I started laughing. I was always ready.

I hung up the phone, walked up to Xiao Mi, and said, "I'm going to split the money, ten million..."

Xiao Mi laughed happily and said, "I knew you could do it. I'll be waiting for you."

I gave her a hard kiss on her red lips before leaving the room. I took a taxi and went to Boss Wei's Dachang gambling stone shop, where I happened to see Boss Wei's people unloading the cargo. The raw stones from Myanmar had arrived.

This batch of rough stones are all miscellaneous materials without regard to quality or source, so they must be very cheap. However, if they can be transported to the mainland, they are worth their weight in gold. Boss Wei is a gambler, but business still needs to be done.

I went upstairs and found Boss Wei's office. I saw that Qian Guang was already there. Three days of rest made him look very energetic. I said, "Brother Guang, Boss Wei..."

Boss Wei smiled and said, "Sit down, the materials have been sold. The imperial green sold for 98 million, exceeding our budget, but the Wengbali material only sold for 7 million. As I said, the market isn't right, the quality isn't old enough. Even if it was glass-grade, it wouldn't sell for a high price. Moreover, there are inclusions. Overall, the funds reached 106 million. It was recorded in my company's accounts, we paid 5 million

I looked at the two gold cards. Zhuzi brought them over but didn't hand them to me. Qian Guang said, "Zhao Fei, paying off debts is only natural. I owe the bank 100 million, half of which is for you. So, you have to pay off half for me. I'll transfer 50 million to you."

Qian Guang's words made me a bit unhappy, as if he were ordering me around, but I can't really blame him. One hundred million in debt is indeed a lot, and it is because of me that so much debt has been incurred. From the perspective of brotherly loyalty, I still have to pay it back.

I nodded and didn't say anything else. Boss Wei said, "Qian Guang, do you know who is behind this incident against us?"

Qian Guang said, "Boss Wei, I know, that day there was only Liu Qiang as an acquaintance. Excluding Kunsang, there was only Liu Qiang."

Boss Wei was very angry and asked, "So what do you plan to do?"

Qian Guang said, "A life for a life, my blood won't be shed in vain. I'll take care of him, Boss Wei, don't worry."

Boss Wei smiled and said, "I'm a businessman, but that doesn't mean I can just let things slide when someone messes with me. I won't let this slide, but I won't get involved. Do whatever you want. I can provide people and guns if you need them, but let me make it clear: if someone dies, I won't take the blame."

Qian Guang nodded and said, "Got it."

Boss Wei smiled and said, "Of course, I hope for harmony, but some people treat me like a sick cat."

After listening to Boss Wei's words, I realized that Boss Wei is not a righteous person. Although he seems gentle and easy to talk to, he actually holds grudges and seeks revenge.

"Zhao Fei, what do you think of Kun Sang?" Boss Wei asked me.

I said, "Not sure, but it should be quite powerful."

"Of course, he's been doing business in Muse for decades, he's reliable, he really appreciates you. That piece of material, you saved him a hundred million and his old face, he wants to thank you," Boss Wei said with a smile.

I said, "No need, it's the least I can do."

Boss Wei nodded and said, "It's good intentions, you should still accept it, but don't go there. After all, it's too dangerous over there. If he contacts you alone, I hope you don't go over casually. That night wasn't a small matter."

After hearing this, I felt a bit strange inside. Boss Wei was guarding against Kun Sang, just like Qian Guang had guarded against him back then. It was really amusing. I nodded but didn't say anything.

Qian Guang didn't say anything more, exchanged pleasantries with Boss Wei, mentioned that he was planning to treat in the evening, and Qian Guang said it would be at Liu Qiang's restaurant. Boss Wei smiled, agreed, and said he would reserve a table right away.

I went downstairs with Qian Guang, got into the car, and Qian Guang said, "Zhao Fei, Boss Wei is starting to value you more and more."

I smiled and said, "Brother Guang, no matter how heavy it is, it can't be heavier than brotherhood."

Qian Guang smiled and patted my shoulder, then said to Lao Wu, "Lao Wu, find fifty people tonight and wait at Liu Qiang's nightclub."

Qian Laowu smiled excitedly and said, "Got it, big brother. We'll act tonight..."

Listening to Qian Laowu, I knew tonight wouldn't be peaceful!