The Deal

Luo Shiyi had been avoiding a direct confrontation with Shen Xiuyi from the start, but it seemed she couldn't escape it.

Her heart was uneasy. Although she kept telling herself that Shen Xiuyi couldn't possibly recognize her, she still didn't want to take the risk.

"Sir, please let me go, or I'll start calling for help," Luo Shiyi warned.

"The one who acted first is now calling me a pervert?"

Shen Xiuyi tightened his grip around Luo Shiyi, pulling her even closer.

Their lower bodies pressed tightly together, and memories of their previous encounter came flooding back. Luo Shiyi's face flushed red, and she glared at him. "Let me go!"

Instead of releasing her, Shen Xiuyi leaned in even closer. "Do you remember now?"

"Huh?"

His lips brushed against her small ear as he spoke, sending shivers down her spine.

Luo Shiyi gritted her teeth in frustration.

He was definitely doing this on purpose. What a jerk!

Cursing him inwardly, Luo Shiyi suddenly stomped on Shen Xiuyi's foot, catching him off guard. Seizing the moment, she swiftly broke free from his grasp.

"Sorry, I don't remember anything."

Having escaped, Luo Shiyi didn't linger. She tossed the words over her shoulder and walked away.

She moved quickly, blending into the crowd and using the flow of people to her advantage. By the time Shen Xiuyi realized what had happened and tried to pursue her, the throng of people blocked his path, allowing Luo Shiyi to slip away.

Shen Xiuyi's eyes turned cold. "Find that woman."

"Yes."

Xu Feng, who had been following Shen Xiuyi, was puzzled. He had never seen Shen Xiuyi show interest in any woman before, let alone act so intimately with one.

However, he wisely kept his distance and minimized his presence.

After receiving the order, Xu Feng quickly arranged for people to block all exits.

Luo Shiyi wasn't planning to leave. Once she escaped Shen Xiuyi's grasp, she spotted her target again. It was as if luck was on her side.

Without hesitation, Luo Shiyi followed her target down to the basement.

The basement was typically used for storage, and only staff were allowed entry. The fact that her target was going there suggested there was something shady going on.

After the target descended the stairs, Luo Shiyi waited for a moment, ensuring no one else was around, before quietly following.

She moved cautiously, making sure not to draw any attention.

The basement was large and filled with various storage items. Luo Shiyi used these to conceal herself.

"Did you bring it?"

From a distance, Luo Shiyi heard voices conversing. Excited, she pulled out her phone to record.

The other party had brought several people. From Luo Shiyi's angle, she couldn't see the face of the man leading them, but she could make out his attire—a black suit and a black hat. Due to the lighting and angle, she could only see his chin, not his full face.

"I've brought it."

"Let's take a look."

"..."

The man carried a large suitcase, which contained stacks of cash.

Luo Shiyi inwardly exclaimed in disbelief.

"What about your end of the deal?"

"Relax, I'm an honest man. You'll get everything you're owed."

The man in the black suit gestured, and someone nearby removed the white cloth covering a wooden crate, revealing its contents.

Although Luo Shiyi couldn't see what was inside from her angle, the target's reaction suggested he was satisfied with the goods.

"This is just the first batch. There will be more."

Luo Shiyi wanted to get a closer look, but just as she was about to change positions, misfortune struck. A box nearby suddenly toppled over.

Luo Shiyi swore she hadn't touched it. It had fallen on its own!

But it was too late. The noise from the falling box attracted attention.

Luo Shiyi quickly hid behind another box.

The man in the black suit gave a signal, and two of his men approached Luo Shiyi's hiding spot.

She moved silently as they searched the area. After several checks, they returned, reporting no abnormalities.

Luo Shiyi let out a quiet sigh of relief, but the man in the black suit remained cautious. "Let's end here for today. We'll discuss further details over the phone."

He stood up.

Several men in black immediately surrounded him. He adjusted his hat, further obscuring his face.

Watching the big fish about to slip away, Luo Shiyi tapped her watch, signaling her team to handle the target. She decided to follow the man in the black suit.

The man was extremely cautious. Luo Shiyi didn't dare get too close and could only trail him from a distance.

Once outside, they disappeared.

Luo Shiyi raised an eyebrow. Were they that fast?

She frowned, sensing something was off.

A sudden gust of wind came from behind her. Luo Shiyi realized she had been set up—they had likely noticed her earlier and had been luring her into a trap.

Dodging the blow, Luo Shiyi swiftly took down the man blocking her path and turned to run.

"Grab her! Don't let her escape!"

The man in the black suit stood in the shadows, his face hidden in darkness. For some reason, he seemed familiar to Luo Shiyi.

She glanced at him briefly but didn't linger. With agile movements, she evaded the attackers closing in, delivering precise strikes to knock them down. She made a quick dash toward the exit.

The men in black pursued relentlessly, trying to cut her off from all sides.

Luo Shiyi's expression turned grave. It seemed she was in trouble.

After several skirmishes, she finally found an opening to escape.

As she returned to the main hall of the Drunken Dreams club, Luo Shiyi couldn't help but feel a strange sense of relief. At least here, she could blend in.

But her relief was short-lived, as the pursuers continued closing in. She found herself trapped with few options.

Luo Shiyi merged into the crowd, using the dense flow of people to mask her presence.

Just as she was about to take another route, she noticed another group of people—Shen Xiuyi's men.

Well, this is just great. Stuck between a rock and a hard place. Is the universe playing a joke on me?

While Luo Shiyi was busy cursing her luck, the people in front turned to look in her direction.