This time, Rong Shaoze didn't put her through any more trouble; he too needed to rest and recuperate to maintain a clear mind for tomorrow's transaction.
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The sky quickly brightened.
A new day arrived, bringing a fresh start, and with it, different events would unfold.
Early in the morning, as he woke up, Rong Shaoze also woke Lin Xinlan, giving her a new set of clothes to change into.
She knew he had things to do today, and by his looks, it seemed he planned to take her along.
She tentatively asked, "Are you going out to handle some business today?"
"Mm," he replied, slipping on a shirt and fastening the silver buttons. "You're coming with me."
"Why? I'd rather not go. It won't be of any use, and I don't want to," Lin Xinlan hurriedly said.
He was off to conduct illegal activities, and she did not wish to be involved—not because she was scared, but because it weighed on her conscience.
