After returning home, Su Chen found something that made him happy. It seemed that Su Xian'er had no extreme reactions when she saw him bring a woman home. From this, Su Chen felt reassured, inferring that his position in Su Xian'er's heart wasn't that significant. He realized that his previous assumptions were wrong; otherwise, Su Xian'er would've shown some emotional turbulence upon seeing him bring another woman home. After all the twists and turns, Su Chen trusted Su Xian'er the most, finding solace in the fact that she didn't overreact or add unnecessary drama, which made him genuinely happy.
However, there was one thing that bothered him: Su Xian'er had started learning to cook. Consequently, Su Chen became the unfortunate taste tester. The dishes were far from perfect, and some nearly made Su Chen vomit. Although he had explicitly mentioned not wanting to eat, Su Xian'er always placed her dishes in front of him, insisting that he take a bite. Su Chen felt quite pitiable. Being the antagonist, he was already occupied dealing with the protagonists; now, he was also being treated like a lab rat for food tasting.
But what frustrated Su Chen the most was that Zhao Mengchan didn't hand over the jade pendant to Qin Yu. Instead, she audaciously wore it around her neck, especially flaunting it in front of Su Xian'er, openly mocking her. Moreover, she acted like a genuine maid, attending to Su Chen's every need with utmost care. To make matters even more absurd, she wore bizarre outfits that made Su Chen stand up in sheer astonishment.
It was distressing. Su Chen became increasingly anxious. Although it had only been two days, he could see just how unfocused these female protagonists had become, which made him genuinely worried about them. However, there was a silver lining. Today, Su Chen was set to carry out a new part of the story, and thankfully, he didn't need to involve these unreliable female protagonists. Just the thought brought a smile to Su Chen's face.
However, what Su Chen failed to notice was that after he left, Chen Yuxin also stepped out. The capital city had numerous entertainment venues. Su Chen, in particular, enjoyed visiting massage and back-rubbing parlors. Of course, given Su Chen's status, he would only frequent the most reputable and luxurious establishments.
Inside one of the private rooms, a female masseuse leaned closer to Su Chen and said softly, "Young master Su, I heard you're engaged now. How do you still find time to visit places like ours?" Perhaps it was because of the recent interactions with the female protagonists, but Su Chen felt a sudden shiver and became slightly apprehensive. Continuing his act as the spoiled young master, he responded, "Whatever I choose to do, can she even stop me? Besides, you and I know about this, how would she ever find out?" Su Chen jested with a smile.
The female masseuse nodded repeatedly, her eyes sparkling like autumn waters as she smiled warmly. "Young master Su is absolutely right," she commented. Su Chen chuckled, "Make sure to do a good job today." Saying this, he adeptly removed his upper garments. Her fair hands settled on Su Chen's shoulders, feeling the strength emanating from his muscles. A tremor ran through her heart, her inner self aflutter, and she bashfully suggested, "Young master Su, we've known each other for so long. How about I serve you especially well today?"
Su Chen thought to himself, 'Impressive'. Even with his countless experiences from many lifetimes, he still found these moments unexpected. But the gist of this part of the story was simple. Under the female masseuse's seductive advances, Su Chen began to entertain some inappropriate thoughts. However, the story's author wouldn't let Su Chen, the antagonist, have it easy. Just as Su Chen reached out to touch the masseuse's curvy rear, police officers burst through the door. Su Chen was immediately taken into custody as if he were a patron in a shady establishment.
Of course, Su Chen was indignant. Being the privileged heir of the Su family, he had never been subjected to such treatment and was instantly enraged. Yet, the lead officer was no ordinary character; she was one of the story's main heroines, Yang Yuxin, and she was in no mood to appease Su Chen. Intent on taking him away, the manager of the massage parlor, Zhao Long, stepped forward to vouch for Su Chen's innocence. At the same time, Su Chen saw an opportunity to recruit this Zhao Long as one of his subordinates.
Zhao Long plays a pivotal role in advancing the subsequent events of the storyline. Whether it's Su Chen's decision to kidnap Chen Yuxin or his later attempt to assassinate Yang Yuxin, it was all Zhao Long's idea. However, unbeknownst to many, Zhao Long was secretly working for Qin Yu. This was a narrative twist set up by the author of the book, which would only be revealed much later in the plot. Hence, this part of the story is crucial. The immediate goal is to offend Yang Yuxin while also recruiting Zhao Long as a subordinate, setting the stage for future developments and achieving two objectives at once.
Unfortunately, it seems there's no longer a need to kidnap Chen Yuxin at this point. Su Chen, calculating the timing, was preparing to smack the female masseuse's behind. This was an insight Su Chen had gathered from his experiences with Su Xian'er. It was easy for him to give her a playful slap, and he often did, but anything beyond that was unacceptable. Such behavior would be deemed indecent; Su Xian'er had made her objections very clear before. Su Chen had to admit, with Su Xian'er's perfectly shaped posterior, it could lead one's mind astray. However, he hadn't entertained such a thought for the current masseuse in front of him.
Suddenly, there was a loud, forceful knocking at the door, "Bang, bang, bang!" Just as Su Chen was about to make his move, a sharp and clear female voice rang out from the other side, "Open up! Police! We've had our eyes on you for quite some time." The color drained from the masseuse's face as she was thrown into a state of panic. Clearly, she hadn't encountered such situations often.
It's completely understandable. A venue that receives the patronage of a young master like Su Chen is undoubtedly of the highest grade. There shouldn't be routine checks like this. Especially for Su Chen, who is in a VIP suite; even if there were a real inspection, they wouldn't dare to knock on the door of this private room. However, Su Chen knew very well that the person outside was none other than Yang Yuxin, the second young lady of the Yang family. She's not someone ordinary. Moreover, she's a close friend of Chen Yuxin and has always emulated Chen Yuxin's spirit of punishing the wicked and promoting the good.
The knocking outside grew more insistent. "Young master Su, what should we do now?" The masseuse was becoming increasingly anxious, her eyes glistening as if misted over with worry. The corner of Su Chen's mouth twitched, and he responded, "Of course, we open the door. I want to see who dares to inspect my room; they're asking for trouble." Su Chen epitomized the arrogant young master image. He got up, put on his clothes with an angry expression, and opened the door, declaring, "You bastards dare to check my room? Do you know who I am?" One must never forget the image of a villain.
Outside the door stood several police officers. Given that they were investigating such a high-end establishment in the capital, they couldn't be short-staffed. There were personnel arranged on every floor, in fact. "We suspect illegal activities are taking place here," the officers stated impartially. The leading policewoman was all too familiar to Su Chen—it was Yang Yuxin. Upon seeing her, Su Chen fell into deep contemplation. The Yang and Chen families have had longstanding relations; both families dominate the legitimate world.
However, the direct line of the Yang family consists of two women. Yang Danxuan, the elder daughter, chose the entertainment industry due to her disinterest in politics. As for the younger daughter, Yang Yuxin, she is genuinely upright and principled. Of course, her flaw is evident; she can easily be exploited by others. Generally speaking, her physique and intelligence are inversely proportional.
Qin Yu, who appears later, takes advantage of Yang Yuxin's overpowering sense of justice. He craftily frames Su Chen. On one hand, Qin Yu's schemes make Yang Yuxin believe that he too is brimming with a sense of righteousness. On the other hand, he aims to make Yang Yuxin lose all hope and feelings for Su Chen. According to the book's setting, Yang Yuxin has harbored a secret crush on Su Chen since they were children. This is a prominent aspect of her character design.
However, Su Chen's heart was always set on Lin Qingyan. Initially, Su Chen and Yang Yuxin were engaged since childhood. But later, Su Chen's affection for Lin Qingyan led him to forcefully break off the engagement. Su Chen mused that this situation was akin to the saying, "Do not underestimate someone when they are young," which is reminiscent of "What goes around comes around." The saying proves true, and Yang Yuxin has grown and evolved significantly over the years. Now, Su Chen wishes to develop a harmonious relationship with her, blending the roles of police and citizen seamlessly.