It was already midnight when we stepped out.
The night sky was pitch black, dotted with cold stars.
I glanced back at the Old Captain nightclub.
Though I’d completed Kristin’s task,
Alaric’s sudden appearance might’ve blown my cover in Fengtian.
I turned to Alaric.
"Go back first. Don’t look for me unless I call."
He nodded, understanding.
Then he whispered something to Bashore Ning.
Whatever he said made her laugh, her whole body shaking.
She playfully slapped his arm.
"You’re such a bad boy..."
I had no idea what he’d said,
but it was something naughty.
Once the others left,
it was just me and Bashore Ning.
I looked at her and said directly,
"Bashore Ning, I don’t know this place well. Let’s find somewhere to talk."
"Sure!"
She drove us to a 24-hour barbecue restaurant.
It was late, so there weren’t many people inside.
We found a small private room and ordered some food.
I looked at Bashore Ning and said,