Throughout the night, Luo Xiu tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

His original plan had been simple. He wanted to use the incident with Xu Qianqing to cause some trouble while posing as the "Lin Family Son-in-law," thereby forcing Lin Xiyue to divorce him. After all, he didn't want to spend another moment in the Lin household, playing out this farce of a marriage with Lin Xiyue.

But he had never expected things to escalate to this point...

The Lin Family's losses this time could only be described as catastrophic. Beyond the financial damages, the great fire had also claimed many lives.

The Lin Family Head, Lin Youpeng, had been severely burned and was in the hospital, fighting for his life. Old Master Lin, Lin Daqi, had watched his life's work go up in flames, collapsing after vomiting blood. Now he too lay critically ill in bed, his life hanging by a thread.

The thought that he had caused all of this filled Luo Xiu with immense guilt.

「...」

Luo Xiu, who had fallen asleep without realizing it, was suddenly awoken by his phone ringing.

It was a call from Su Shenyun.

"Hello, Luo Xiu, I've found some clues."

"Let's hear them."

On the other end of the line, Su Shenyun spoke slowly, "First, I can assure you that Boss Huang was not behind this. It has absolutely nothing to do with him."

She continued, "Boss Huang was furious that you smashed up the Lan Gui Casino. He did consider retaliating against the Lin Family, but he held back because of their partnership with our Sun Family."

Luo Xiu said, "So you're saying the fire at the Lin Family Winery has absolutely nothing to do with me smashing the casino?"

"Yes, it really has nothing to do with you," Su Shenyun affirmed.

Hearing this, Luo Xiu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. The Lin Family's situation is tragic, but it wasn't caused by me. My conscience is clear. More importantly, I don't have to take any responsibility for this.

"Boss Huang may be from the underworld, and not what you'd call a good person, but he values loyalty and integrity. He's straightforward and always owns up to his actions."

Luo Xiu chuckled. "You seem to hold him in high regard."

"I can keep investigating for you and give you the results today," Su Shenyun offered.

Luo Xiu, however, replied, "Don't bother. It's not necessary."

"Why?"

"Since this has nothing to do with me," Luo Xiu stated, "there's no reason for me to waste my time and energy on it. There isn't a single person in the entire Lin Family, from top to bottom, that I can stand looking at. So I couldn't care less about them."

"What about Lin Xiyue?"

"Lin Xiyue... This is her family's problem. I don't need to get involved."

"I mean, are you just going to abandon her? Don't you feel sorry for her? She has nothing left."

An inexplicable irritation flared in Luo Xiu. "Forget it. Let's not talk about her. I'm going back to sleep!"

「...」

Time flew by.

Luo Xiu slept straight through to the evening and was once again woken up by a call from Su Shenyun.

After quickly freshening up and changing into a set of casual clothes, he left the house and met Su Shenyun at the prearranged café across from the villa complex.

She wore a blue, form-fitting dress, with her long hair cascading over her shoulders. She had on sheer stockings and high heels. The sight of her immediately unsettled Luo Xiu.

Inside a Maybach cruising down a bustling street, Su Shenyun cast a resentful glance at Luo Xiu and complained, "You always make me pick you up. I feel like your personal chauffeur."

Luo Xiu's hand began to roam inappropriately over her stocking-clad thigh. "What can I do? I don't know how to drive."

Su Shenyun slapped away his lecherous hand, her voice coquettish. "Then go learn." Twisting her hips, she pressed her legs together. "Hey, keep your paws off! I just changed my panties... and you're already getting them dirty!"

Luo Xiu shrugged, pulled his hand back, and casually wiped it with a tissue. "I'm too lazy to learn, and I don't have the time."

A mischievous glint appeared in Su Shenyun's eyes. "Well then, how about your big sister teaches you how to drive?"

Luo Xiu looked at her beautiful profile, puzzled. "How?"

"Hmm..." Su Shenyun mulled it over for a moment before smiling. "Well... when you're driving, you have to start in first gear, then move to second and third. You must not jump straight to fourth or fifth."

"You also need to remember to brake appropriately. When you feel the car start to shake or contract, you can shift directly from third to fifth gear. Hold that for about five minutes. Then, suddenly slam on the brakes. You'll find the car shaking intensely, and it might even spray some fluids..."

"You've heard my explanation. So, have you learned anything, Hero Luo?"

Luo Xiu's face darkened. "I get the feeling you're talking about something else entirely."

"I'm just talking about driving. What else could it be? So, what do you say? Want to get some hands-on practice with your big sister later?"

Luo Xiu sighed. "I think Su Shenyun is the wrong name for you."

"Then what should you call me?"

"Su Daji would be more fitting. A bona fide vixen."

Su Shenyun's eyes crinkled into a smile. "I'll take that as a compliment."

"By the way, Luo Xiu, do me a favor."

"Tell me what it is first."

Su Shenyun's expression turned serious. "Get close to Boss Huang and earn his trust."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu furrowed his brows slightly. He suddenly recalled what Su Shenyun had mentioned yesterday: her marriage to Boss Huang was for an ulterior motive, or she was on some kind of mission.

"And if I refuse? What will you do?"

Su Shenyun put on a pitiable expression. "You're such a heartless man. Playing with my body every day, and now you won't even do me one small favor."

"Goddammit..." Luo Xiu was rendered speechless. He was just now realizing how difficult this woman could be.

"This is consensual," he retorted. "We both get what we want. This isn't a transaction!"

Su Shenyun's face turned cold. "So are you going to help me or not? If you don't, then you can forget about ever touching a single hair on my head again. I'll just find another man, sleep with him every day, and have him do this for me."

Luo Xiu's expression was pained. "Tell me, Auntie Su, what is it you actually do?"

"I can't tell you that. It's top secret."

Luo Xiu was quiet for a moment before shaking his head in defeat. "Fine, I'll give it a try."

Su Shenyun immediately beamed, leaning over to plant a kiss on his cheek that left a clear lipstick mark. "You're such a darling. I knew my little baby doted on his big sister the most."

Luo Xiu grimaced.

Su Shenyun cleared her throat twice, her tone once again serious. "I gave Boss Huang a rough idea about you. I told him you have excellent combat skills and are proficient in Medical Techniques. When you meet him, just play it by ear."

"Sigh," Luo Xiu shook his head, dejected. "So I'm guessing you've dragged me into a trap? I'll probably get myself killed by you sooner or later."

Su Shenyun smiled. "Dying for a beauty is a romantic fate. Since I'm going to drain you dry sooner or later anyway, you might as well die for me in a more interesting way."

Luo Xiu let out a wry laugh. "You're no peony. That flower doesn't suit you at all."

"Then what flower am I?"

Luo Xiu thought for a moment before answering seriously, "Horny goat weed."

PFFT!

Su Shenyun choked with laughter.

「...」

Before long, Su Shenyun had brought Luo Xiu to a restaurant. Coincidentally, it was the Jin Hao Restaurant, a place Luo Xiu had been to once before. This time, however, he wasn't seated in the main hall but was led directly to the most luxurious Diamond Private Room on the top floor.

The atmosphere in the room was oppressive. Several men in black suits stood around, a palpable ferocity in their expressions that dared anyone to meet their gaze.

Upon entering, Su Shenyun threw herself into the arms of a middle-aged man in a garish, floral-patterned suit. She showered him with kisses and sweet-talk, acting incredibly intimate.

Luo Xiu's gaze landed on the middle-aged man. This must be Boss Huang.

Anyone seeing Su Shenyun with Boss Huang would have the same thought: a beautiful flower stuck in a pile of cow dung.

Boss Huang was short, perhaps only a little over 150 centimeters tall, and rather plump, with thinning hair. He wore a flamboyant floral suit that looked quite audacious, but his fleshy, chubby face made him look anything but a boss.

Of course, you can't judge a true boss by appearances.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After sizing Luo Xiu up for a moment, Boss Huang spoke. "Kid, you're the one who smashed up the Lan Gui Casino?"

Luo Xiu nodded.

Boss Huang grinned. "Got the guts to admit it, I see."

"Do you have any idea how much you cost me?"

Luo Xiu shrugged and smiled faintly. "A loss of wealth prevents a greater disaster. You're lucky you weren't at the casino that night."

"Ha! Cocky brat. You new around here?" he sneered. "Wu Xin, teach him a lesson! Let him know who's the real boss in Sea City!"

The next moment, a beautiful woman in a black trench coat stepped out from behind him. The woman had a frosty expression and a sharp gaze, a katana held in her hand.

"Cut this little punk down!"

At his command, the woman in the trench coat flashed forward, appearing before Luo Xiu like a phantom. In that same instant, her katana left its sheath.

A flash of steel, and the sharp blade was already slashing at Luo Xiu's neck

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