Seeing Wu Xin attack without a moment's hesitation, drawing her katana to strike at Luo Xiu's neck, even Su Shenyun was startled. By the time she recovered and prepared to stop Wu Xin, she saw that the blade had already reached Luo Xiu's neck. She gasped, covering her mouth with her hand, her eyes wide with shock.

The private room fell dead silent.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Luo Xiu's face, all of them wearing expressions of utter disbelief. Wu Xin's blade had stopped just half a centimeter from Luo Xiu's neck, unable to advance another millimeter, as if time itself had frozen.

This wasn't because Wu Xin had stopped in time; it was because Luo Xiu had caught the blade between two fingers of his right hand. That seemingly casual pinch was filled with a terrifying power that Wu Xin couldn't resist. No matter how much force she applied, the blade wouldn't budge.

In the silence, Luo Xiu gently shook his head. "Such a slow blade," he said to Wu Xin. "Who gave you the courage to show it off and embarrass yourself?"

Hearing Luo Xiu's words, the usually unflappable Wu Xin gritted her teeth, her face flushing with anger and indignation.

Then, with a sudden application of force, Luo Xiu easily snatched the katana from her hand. He twirled it a few times between his fingers before casually tossing it, without even looking, perfectly back into its sheath. Afterward, Luo Xiu walked to the side, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

Boss Huang suddenly burst into applause. "Excellent! Truly excellent! What a display of skill!"

The men in black suits followed his cue and began to applaud as well.

"Not bad, young man. Not bad at all. You've really got what it takes." Boss Huang walked up with a grin and draped an arm over Luo Xiu's shoulder, his entire demeanor changing as if he were a different person.

"Come on, let me introduce you. This is Wu Xin, my personal bodyguard."

"I'm not just bragging, kid. Here in Sea City, when it comes to speed, if Wu Xin claims to be second, no one dares claim to be first!"

"Hey, uh… sorry about that earlier, young man. I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to see what you were made of."

"I don't mean to boast, but not just anyone gets to sit at the same table as me, Boss Huang. You need to have real talent for that!"

At his side, Su Shenyun smiled gently and waved her hand, signaling for everyone else to leave.

"Alright, hubby, let's eat. The food is getting cold." At that moment, she looked every bit the part of a gentle, dignified, and devoted wife.

She took Boss Huang's arm and smiled. "So, what do you think, hubby? Luo Xiu is pretty impressive, isn't he?"

Boss Huang laughed heartily. "Of course he is! Do you think my wife would introduce me to some nobody?"

Luo Xiu poured himself a glass of wine and asked, "Did you need me for something today, Boss Huang?"

"Nothing in particular. Yun'er just kept mentioning you, singing your praises, and it made me curious. I wanted to meet you for myself and make a new friend."

Luo Xiu set down his wine glass and sized up Boss Huang for a moment before sighing softly. "You're sick."

Upon hearing this, Boss Huang's brows furrowed slightly, but his smile didn't fade. "What do you mean, young man?"

Luo Xiu said flatly, "It's exactly as it sounds. Your body is riddled with illnesses, and they're quite severe. Do you often experience blood in your stool, a loss of appetite, and a deep fatigue and soreness every morning and evening?"

Hearing this, Boss Huang glanced at Su Shenyun excitedly before turning back to Luo Xiu with a loud laugh. "Yun'er told me your medical techniques were extraordinary. It seems she wasn't exaggerating!"

"Young man, do you think my conditions are treatable?"

Luo Xiu replied, "They are, but the treatment requires a lot of rare medicinal ingredients."

"Name whatever you need," Boss Huang said, patting his chest. "There's nothing in Sea City that I can't get my hands on!"

"I'll give you a list later."

"You got it!"

After that, Luo Xiu and Boss Huang fell into casual conversation, chatting like old friends who hadn't seen each other in years, despite having just met. As they talked, Luo Xiu suddenly felt something moving against his abdomen. Looking down, he was startled to find a delicate foot, clad in thin, flesh-colored stockings, rubbing against him.

He lifted his gaze to meet Su Shenyun's from across the table.

At that exact moment, she was also looking at him. Their eyes locked. Su Shenyun raised her glass, elegantly sipping her red wine before giving Luo Xiu a flirtatious wink. The charm in that fleeting glance sent a jolt through Luo Xiu's body that tingled down to his very bones.

He then watched as Su Shenyun extended a slender hand, picked up a slice of cucumber from a plate, and while still sending him coquettish glances, she parted her red lips and gently bit down…

All the while, Boss Huang sat beside her, completely oblivious as he continued to brag loudly.

Luo Xiu shot Su Shenyun a strange look and shook his head helplessly.

This vixen is in a league of her own. Seducing another man with her husband sitting right next to her!

"Luo Xiu," Boss Huang said, "you know, they say you don't really know someone until you've fought them. Seems like fate brought us together, eh?"

Luo Xiu forced a laugh. "You're right, Brother Huang."

"What's with this 'Brother Huang'? Just call me Ah Huang!"

"Uh..."

"Come on, let's drink! We're not going home until we're both smashed!"

"..."

The drinking session didn't end until well after three in the morning. Boss Huang was dead drunk and completely unconscious. Luo Xiu and Su Shenyun together managed to get him home.

「In the grand hall of the luxurious villa.」

Luo Xiu dropped Boss Huang from his shoulder onto the sofa, then took a deep breath. He channeled his Qi, and the effects of the alcohol vanished in an instant, leaving him completely sober.

Su Shenyun walked over with a glass of water. "Are you really planning on treating him?"

Luo Xiu retorted, "Weren't you the one who wanted me to get close to him and gain his trust? Treating his illness is the most direct way to do that." Staring at the snoring Boss Huang, he added, "Besides, I need to find some medicinal ingredients, and he can help me with that."

Su Shenyun nodded lightly. "That works too."

Luo Xiu looked at Su Shenyun meaningfully. "His condition was likely caused by long-term consumption of some poison. The most direct side effect is that it's made him... incapable in that department. He's probably even lost interest entirely."

He asked suddenly, "Did you do this?"

Hearing this, Su Shenyun rolled her eyes, not even bothering to deny it. "That fat pig," she said with contempt. "Right after we got married, he wanted it ten times a day. I couldn't be bothered to serve him, so I poisoned him."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu nearly lost his composure. His expression darkened. "These are things about you and your husband... you really don't need to tell me."

"What, are you jealous?"

Luo Xiu touched his nose. "What would I be jealous of?"

"You're right. I'm the unfaithful wife, after all, doing filthy things with a wild man like you behind my husband's back. What right does a Ximen Qing like you have to be jealous?"

Luo Xiu gave a dry laugh. "Right, well, I should be heading back."

"What's the rush?" Su Shenyun caught up and grabbed his hand.

"Is there something else?"

She yanked him forcefully toward her, wrapped her arms around his neck, and her fragrant breath ghosted across his face. "Back in the private room, you wanted me, didn't you?"

Luo Xiu pinched her waist, his voice low. "You were rubbing your foot against me the whole time. If you were in my shoes, wouldn't you want it?"

"If you want it, then take it!"

With a sudden burst of strength, Su Shenyun shoved Luo Xiu onto the sofa. She reached down, pulling her already short skirt up and rolling it around her waist.

"Hurry up. After we're done, I'll take you home. I can't hold it in any longer."

Luo Xiu, however, hesitated. He looked worriedly at Boss Huang on the opposite sofa. "This doesn't feel right... Your husband is right here."

"Cut the crap. I'm not scared, so what are you scared of? That fat pig is a lightweight. Once he's out, he sleeps like the dead. Thunder wouldn't wake him."

"Damn it... Auntie Su, do we really have to play things this risky?"

"..."

A few minutes later.

Luo Xiu suddenly clamped his hand over Su Shenyun's mouth and glared at her. "Damn it! Why did you have to scream so loud?"

Su Shenyun wiggled in dissatisfaction. "Oh, stop being such a baby! That fat pig is dead to the world! Now, hurry up!"

But just then, the figure on the opposite sofa stirred and suddenly sat up.

"Yun'er," Boss Huang's voice cut through the silence. "What are you doing?"

"..."

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