Currently, Su Chen clearly hadn't made any mistakes. Soon after, all the police officers left. In fact, this club was quite legitimate to begin with. It was only due to Qin Yu and Zhao Long's schemes that the police came to inspect. Now that nothing had happened, they all naturally left.
Though his peaceful moment was interrupted, Su Chen wasn't just going to leave in frustration. He laid back down on the bed, allowing the female masseuse to continue her massage. "Young Master Su, are you alright?" Just as Su Chen laid down, Zhao Long hastily approached, showing his concern. "You're the manager here, right? You've done quite well!" Su Chen thought to himself, "Finally, this guy has shown up." But now, there was an issue. Since Yang Yuxin had left, she had no idea that Zhao Long would become his subordinate. Su Chen was somewhat troubled.
"Young master Su, it's my duty. My name is Zhao Long. If there's anything, you can tell me," Zhao Long naturally approached Su Chen's side. Watching Su Chen enjoy the skilled massage from the masseuse, Zhao Long felt a surge of anger. The War God was suffering in the hospital, having been resuscitated for two whole days and nights. Yet here was Su Chen, a notorious rich young master, enjoying himself.
Zhao Long was, of course, very angry. "So, what brings you here?" Su Chen glanced at him, waiting for his next performance. "Young master Su, your reputation is well-known in our circle. I want to be your subordinate," Zhao Long directly voiced his true intentions. "I'm not from the capital but from a small southern town. I hope to follow you and make a mark in the world." Zhao Long's identity was actually a ruse, merely to let Su Chen drop his guard.
"Become my subordinate?" Su Chen laughed heartily, replying directly, "You have a good eye, and I quite liked your actions just now. From now on, you'll roll with me."
"Thank you, Young Master Su, thank you." Zhao Long displayed immense excitement. In fact, even he hadn't anticipated things would progress this smoothly. True to what he had heard, Su Chen was indeed as naive as described. He didn't even bother verifying Zhao Long's identity. Thinking of the enchantingly beautiful Yang Yuxin, Zhao Long sneered internally. This policewoman must be crazy to fall for someone so brainless.
"Alright, you can leave now. Leave me your contact, and I'll get in touch when I need you," Su Chen said, nonchalantly gesturing for Zhao Long to depart. He really disliked people of this nature. Nevertheless, Su Chen didn't forget his original intent, "You can start spreading the word. From now on, you're my subordinate, and no one will dare bully you."
"Understood, Boss." Without any hesitation, Zhao Long quickly demonstrated his loyalty, left his business card, and departed immediately, reveling in his success internally. Su Chen really was too gullible. Zhao Long was now brimming with confidence, believing that accomplishing his mission was only a matter of time.
After enjoying his massage for a while longer, Su Chen left the private room quite satisfied. One had to admit, this large club really lived up to its reputation. As he walked out, he received a call from Fang Han. "Su Chen, why did you recruit a new underling and announce it to the whole world? That's not very wise, is it?"
"Do you want me to investigate this for you?" Fang Han believed that Su Chen was being overly carefree, showing no caution at all. To think he'd recruit someone without conducting any prior investigation was surprising to him. However, Fang Han respected Su Chen and did not make decisions without his consent.
"Don't worry. You know my judgment; there won't be any issues," Su Chen replied, genuinely grateful for his friend's concern, even though he was aware that Fang Han probably couldn't dig up much.
"Come out tonight and have some fun. The last time was quite a letdown," Fang Han suddenly said with a chuckle. "Never mind, I need some rest," Su Chen responded, not in the mood to go out. His current situation was mostly settled, and now he just wanted to rest comfortably, lying in bed while playing on his phone. With that, Su Chen ended the call. As he walked towards the parking lot, preparing to get into his car, a familiar figure darted out, blocking his way.
"Su Chen, let's go out for a meal," Yang Yuxin managed a smile, standing in front of him. What's going on? It had been such a long time since their last encounter; why hadn't she left yet? An uneasy feeling brewed in Su Chen's heart.
[Damn it, it's off-duty hours now. Why the hell is she inviting me for dinner?] he thought. "No, I don't have time. It's not convenient," Su Chen directly declined, puzzled about her intentions. Regardless of what she wanted, he was not going to agree.
"Afraid to go out with me? Scared I'll find evidence of your wrongdoing?" Yang Yuxin pretended to scoff. Facing Yang Yuxin, a mixture of emotions surged within Su Chen.
While he was eager to distance himself from Yang Yuxin, there was a part of him that thought it might be a good idea to get close to her just to provoke her. After a short while, Yang Yuxin took a seat in the passenger side of the car. Looking at Su Chen's confident demeanor, she couldn't help but find it amusing.
"Hey, woman, if you want to dine with me, don't tell me you've got some other intentions," Su Chen quipped. "Because that's not happening." Suddenly, he felt something brush against his leg. Looking down, he was taken aback. A pair of almost glowing white, beautiful legs were shamelessly resting on his. These legs, surely coveted by many, were now so close to him. This was the first time in a while that Su Chen had come into contact with such beauty.
He swallowed hard, stealing another glance at her legs.
[Damn it, Yang Yuxin! Have you gone mad, resorting to such underhanded tactics and blatant temptations?]
[Seriously! Woman, you're playing with fire here!]
Su Chen had always considered himself to be a man of great restraint, but he was at a loss for what to do in this situation. At this moment, Yang Yuxin wore a mysterious smile. She sat with an evident sense of satisfaction, showing no signs of embarrassment. "Here I thought you only had eyes for that other woman!" she teased. "Men's words really can't be trusted. Let's see how long you can resist."
Su Chen grew anxious, "Remove your legs now, or don't blame me for being rude." With a stern face and reluctance, he added. Yang Yuxin, however, wasn't about to let Su Chen off that easily. Feigning innocence, she said, "Isn't it all because of you? I came all the way here and now my legs are tired. Let me rest them a bit."
"By the way, how have you been with Lin Qingyan recently?" Su Chen's mouth twitched, not understanding Yang Yuxin's true intentions.
[Damn woman, I suspect you're doing this on purpose. If you hadn't mentioned Lin Qingyan, I might have indulged you a bit longer.]
[But now, aren't you forcing me to reject you?]
Su Chen reached out, placing his hand on Yang Yuxin's ankle. This small gesture stirred emotions in both of them. Su Chen felt reminiscent of a once-familiar sensation; the touch was so incredible, it was hard to resist. While Yang Yuxin might appear bold in her actions, deep down, she was still a shy maiden. Noticing Su Chen's hesitation, Yang Yuxin extended her delicate hand, gripping his wrist. With a serious tone, she asked, "How does it feel? Comfortable, right?"
"If you agree, we can have our wedding night tonight." Su Chen felt a surge of despair.
[Yang Yuxin, can we discuss this sensibly?]
[Yes, I might want to be intimate with you, but the situation isn't permitting. Can't we behave? You should resent me; stay in character!]
"Who even cares about you?" Su Chen remarked disdainfully. Reluctantly, he set down Yang Yuxin's delicate legs, yet couldn't resist giving it a firm squeeze.
"Ah!" Yang Yuxin, who was still basking in the sweet words from Su Chen and hadn't anticipated his move, let out an involuntary yelp. [Heh, no wonder everyone loves to toy around. This is a mix of pain and pleasure.] [Before I could even enjoy the moment, I had to let go.]
Yang Yuxin looked at Su Chen. Even though his face showed clear distaste, she knew it was all an act. She could tell just how pleased he truly was. The sneaky manner in which he wanted to play but dared not, brought immense joy to Yang Yuxin's heart. She didn't care about the reasons for Su Chen's inconsistent behavior; all she wanted was for him to admit he liked her.
Su Chen's face flushed red, and he quickly adjusted his position. He cast a glance downwards, seemingly chastising himself, thinking: "Useless fellow. I'm speechless. Why are you behaving this way? Can't you maintain some dignity?" Shifting his weight, he pretended to be repulsed and said, "Fine, if you want to dine with me, I'll oblige. But from now on, I don't want to see you around me."
Regarding Su Chen's acting, Yang Yuxin could only smile without a word. However, as she turned her head, her delicate and beautiful face began to blush, and the hue deepened with every moment. She had seen something quite unsettling.
As for what that thing was, Yang Yuxin understood all too well; there was no one who wouldn't know of such matters. Yet, she hadn't expected Su Chen to be this bashful. This was, after all, the Su Chen who was rumored to be incredibly flirtatious. Though there wasn't solid evidence, everyone accepted it as an unspoken truth. Yang Yuxin was suddenly reminded of a saying: No matter how successful a person is, when faced with their lover, their mind often goes blank.
"Sure!" Seeing Su Chen's stubborn demeanor, Yang Yuxin felt a flare of anger. "Your behavior right now is quite different from the public's perception of you," she retorted. "Didn't you dislike me?" Finally, Yang Yuxin voiced the matter that had been weighing on her. When Su Chen had once approached her to end their engagement, she had the right to refuse. This was due to a tradition upheld by their ancestral families. Although the Su family held more power than the Yang family, they couldn't simply breach traditions.
Yet, feeling disheartened at the time, she had agreed. However, she regretted her decision ever since, especially now, knowing that her close friend had betrayed her. This made Yang Yuxin even more furious. Nevertheless, she felt confident that she could win Su Chen back. She didn't care about the past; she only cared about the present.
[Damn it, this is so embarrassing.]
[Judging by the current situation, Yang Yuxin seems to be undyingly infatuated with me. Truly a good woman.] [I'd even consider you as the most suitable woman to be a wife.] [However, it's a pity that I intend to provoke you.]
[Are you trying to find out if I'm a playboy who flirts without getting attached? Just trying to gauge my true nature? In that case, I'll play the part of a sleazy old man. You must be annoyed now, Yang Yuxin.]
Su Chen sneered, "Would you like to confirm it? Want to give it a try?" "But I won't be responsible for what happens to you."
Yang Yuxin's heart raced, pounding loudly. Her breathing became rapid. Trying to provoke me? No chance. Little wolf, you might not realize, but I'm deeply fond of you right now. Just admit you like me! Yang Yuxin wasn't intimidated in the slightest because she knew that the young man in front of her wasn't as fierce as he pretended to be. Deep down, he was incredibly adorable and naive. It reminded her so much of the time when they were young and he tricked her into eating malt candy.
Su Chen was once again taken aback, staring at Yang Yuxin with a bewildered expression, as if he was looking at a strange creature.
[Have I gone mad, or have you?] [Didn't you despise men who are fickle in love? Weren't you the champion of righteousness, detesting playboys? I've been so obvious.] [Could it be that you were led astray by that woman Chen Yuxin?]
Su Chen was utterly perplexed.
Yang Yuxin bit her lower lip. Although she felt a bit shy under Su Chen's gaze, the gesture was incredibly alluring. It was almost unfair. Seeing the flustered look on Su Chen's face, Yang Yuxin felt secretly delighted. The joy she felt from this was even more exhilarating than finding several billion more in her bank account every month.
"Alright, let's not dwell on this. Let's go eat. I'm hungry anyway," Su Chen decided to take control of the situation. He could tell that Yang Yuxin still held fond feelings for him, even after all the years since their annulment. He had to make sure he changed her perception of him that night, or it would spell trouble.
"Sure!" Yang Yuxin agreed. Simultaneously, she swayed her beautiful legs a bit, making her already short skirt ride up slightly higher. It looked intentional. She even tugged it up a little more with her fair hand, as if worried Su Chen might not notice.
[White lace, just like what Chen Yuxin wears. No wonder they're best friends.] Su Chen was elated to witness such a familiar scene again.
"Su Chen!!!" Suddenly, Yang Yuxin shouted angrily, glaring at him. "Don't ever mention that wretched woman, Chen Yuxin, in front of me again." "Aren't you two best friends?" Su Chen asked reflexively. "Hmph!" Yang Yuxin pouted, "That two-faced witch." Su Chen was left puzzled. He felt as if she was indirectly criticizing someone else. Wait, had he even mentioned Chen Yuxin at all? "Buzz!"
With a roaring sound, Su Chen drove out of the garage in his Lamborghini sports car. It wasn't until the car was entirely out of sight that Zhao Long, who had been observing in the shadows, emerged from behind a pillar with a complex expression on his face. Due to the car's sealed nature and his close proximity, he hadn't been able to hear the conversation inside.
However, he did hear Yang Yuxin's scream and noticed the car's continuous shaking. Zhao Long's mind immediately filled in the blanks, painting a vivid scene of what might have transpired inside the car. He was instantly filled with rage.
He had originally intended to drive a wedge between Yang Yuxin and Su Chen, but to his dismay, his plan seemed to have inadvertently brought them closer together. As a loyal follower of Qin Yu, if this incident came to Qin Yu's attention, Zhao Long would undoubtedly bear the blame, a consequence he would not allow. Now that he had spread the news, he was seen as Su Chen's subordinate, and to the public's knowledge, Su Chen and Yang Yuxin were at odds.
Coupled with the fact that Su Chen and Yang Yuxin were now together, if he harmed Yang Yuxin, he could surely direct the Yang family's anger towards Su Chen. With this thought in mind, Zhao Long quickly ran upstairs to grab his pistol and hurriedly drove away.