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Upon hearing Luo Shiyi's words, a faint trace of amusement seemed to flicker in Shen Xiuyi's eyes. His large hand rested on her waist. "No need to thank me, little sister. I don't help people for free."

Luo Shiyi's smile nearly froze on her face. After a moment, she blinked innocently, pretending not to understand.

"Let's go."

Shen Xiuyi guided Luo Shiyi, his arm still around her.

If there was a useful tool available, why not take advantage of it?

Luo Shiyi immediately followed Shen Xiuyi's lead, shyly nestling into his embrace.

As they walked, whenever they encountered people searching for her, Luo Shiyi would timidly bury her face in Shen Xiuyi's chest. Shen Xiuyi's aura was so commanding that, intimidated by his status, no one dared to look too closely at the woman in his arms.

Taking full advantage of this, Luo Shiyi and Shen Xiuyi made it to the entrance without incident.

At the door stood a group of men in black who immediately blocked their path as they approached.

Shen Xiuyi cast a cold glance at them. "Step aside."

Luo Shiyi clung delicately to Shen Xiuyi, using the angle to obscure her face.

The men in black tried to get a look at Luo Shiyi, but Shen Xiuyi's entourage pushed them aside.

Shen Xiuyi's people intercepted the men in black, allowing him and Luo Shiyi to walk out the door unhindered.

Watching Shen Xiuyi's bold and confident movements, Luo Shiyi couldn't help but marvel at the fact that big shots truly were different—they carried themselves with unshakable authority.

"Thank you so much for today, brother. I have things to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Seeing that they had made it out, Luo Shiyi tossed out a quick farewell and prepared to make her escape.

But how could Shen Xiuyi let her get away so easily?

Just as Luo Shiyi was about to bolt, Shen Xiuyi grabbed her wrist and, in one swift motion, hoisted her over his shoulder.

Luo Shiyi was stunned. She stared wide-eyed, momentarily frozen.

"Put me down!"

Once she regained her senses, she began to scold in a low voice and struggle against him.

Shen Xiuyi completely ignored her protests.

A black car pulled up and stopped in front of them.

Xu Feng stepped out of the car and opened the rear door for Shen Xiuyi.

Without so much as a change in expression, Shen Xiuyi shoved the struggling Luo Shiyi into the car, then climbed in after her.

*Thud!*

The door slammed shut, trapping Luo Shiyi in Shen Xiuyi's car.

"Let me out!"

Luo Shiyi pounded on the door, shooting an angry glare at Shen Xiuyi.

Xu Feng got into the driver's seat, closed the door, and started the car.

Shen Xiuyi pressed a button, lowering the partition between the front and back seats.

In this confined space, Shen Xiuyi's presence became even more overwhelming. Luo Shiyi suddenly realized that following him had been a foolish decision.

As the car began to move, she spotted a car from the Hidden Dragon organization in the distance—likely the reinforcements she had called for earlier. With them here, the target wouldn't escape this time.

Perhaps sensing Luo Shiyi's gaze, 221 glanced in her direction. However, he couldn't see inside Shen Xiuyi's car. All he saw was a sleek, understated black luxury car driving by. He chuckled lightly.

As the Hidden Dragon's car gradually disappeared from view, Luo Shiyi reluctantly turned her attention back to the situation at hand.

The moment she looked away, she found herself staring into a pair of deep, intense eyes. Shen Xiuyi had been watching her for some time, and Luo Shiyi's irritation flared. "Where are you taking me?"

Shen Xiuyi leaned in closer, cornering her. "I told you, I don't help people for free. Naturally, I'll be collecting some interest."

"I didn't ask for your help. You volunteered…"

Luo Shiyi muttered under her breath, but the next second, her lips were claimed by Shen Xiuyi.

Damn it, what a pervert!

Without a second thought, Luo Shiyi swung her hand to slap Shen Xiuyi across the face, but he seemed to have foreseen her move. He caught her wrist and pinned it against the car window.

Luo Shiyi: ??

She refused to believe she couldn't beat this man!

Her other hand shot out, aiming for Shen Xiuyi's face, but unsurprisingly, it was also caught.

Luo Shiyi: ??

Damn it!

She wasn't going to let this go!

Knee raised to strike, she was once again restrained as Shen Xiuyi deepened the kiss.

Damn it!

Luo Shiyi was genuinely furious.

In all her years in the field, she had never been cornered like this!

If brute force wasn't working, she'd find another way to turn the tables—like biting Shen Xiuyi, until he let go!

But Shen Xiuyi was cunning. Every time Luo Shiyi tried to bite him, he seemed to sense the danger and evade her at the last moment.

As time dragged on, she gained no advantage, while Shen Xiuyi took every opportunity to gain the upper hand.

Luo Shiyi was utterly frustrated.

Why did this man have to make everything so difficult?

Shen Xiuyi finally released her after taking his fill. Meeting Luo Shiyi's furious gaze, he showed no remorse. "That's just part of the interest."

Luo Shiyi: *Hmph.*

If looks could kill, Shen Xiuyi would have died countless times already.

Once again, Luo Shiyi reaffirmed her determination to take him down.

But now wasn't the time to clash head-on. Luo Shiyi took a deep breath, suppressing her rising temper. "Brother, it's getting late. I need to head back and rest. Could you drop me off at the next intersection?"

"Where do you live?"

"I'll take you there."

Luo Shiyi didn't argue. As long as he let her go, that was enough.

She gave him a random address, waiting for him to take her there.

True to his word, Shen Xiuyi dropped her off at the designated location. However, just as she was about to get out of the car, he gave her one last challenge.

Luo Shiyi tried to open the car door several times but found it locked. She turned to Shen Xiuyi with a questioning look.

Shen Xiuyi met her gaze. "Give me a way to contact you."

Luo Shiyi quickly smiled. "Of course, brother."

She pulled out a brow pencil and a scented tissue, scribbling a string of numbers on it.

"Here you go, brother."

Shen Xiuyi looked at the scented paper she handed him but made no move to take it. His gaze remained fixed on her face. "Are you sure this is a valid way to reach you?"

Luo Shiyi's expression didn't waver. "Absolutely."

Shen Xiuyi continued to stare at her for a moment. "If you're lying to me, I'll have to settle the score next time."

"Don't worry, brother. I'd never lie to you."

While her words were sweet, her thoughts were anything but. *There won't be a next time. I refuse to believe you'll catch me again!*

Shen Xiuyi took the scented paper from Luo Shiyi and signaled Xu Feng to unlock the car door.