The auction just ended a while ago, but she hurried over without stopping, seemingly impatient to pull him into their prepared trap!
But isn't this exactly what Lu Ting has been waiting for after such a long time?
After preparing for so many days and spending so much money, this is what he's been waiting for!
Immediately, without hesitation, Lu Ting prepared to step towards her.
But just at that moment, a familiar figure appeared, causing Lu Ting to abruptly halt his steps.
Mr. Kira, who had several unpleasant clashes with Lu Ting at the auction just now, now walked over with his companion from the other side and went straight to Xingyue at the bar.
Xingyue, who was originally sitting in her chair, immediately stood up when she saw Mr. Kira approaching, greeting him with a polite smile.
However, Mr. Kira's expression at this moment was clearly not good, likely affected by what happened at the auction venue.
"What a small world."
Watching the familiar scene of the two conversing not far away, Lu Ting sneered inwardly.
Before long, it seemed Mr. Kira had finished chatting with Xingyue and walked away towards another elevator, his destination unknown.
Seeing this, Lu Ting resumed his steps towards the bar.
"Mr. Zhao!"
Just as Xingyue had managed to politely dismiss Mr. Kira, she immediately put on a flawless, perfect smile when she saw Lu Ting approaching.
Seeing Zhao Ting return to the bar as agreed, Xingyue was already quite confident about capturing him!
After all, since Zhao Ting could come back, it meant he was interested in what she had referred to as the more interesting and meaningful place.
As long as he was interested, Xingyue was ninety to ninety-five percent sure she could capture him!
Her confidence was not unfounded. In just two to three years, Xingyue had created immense value for the boss using these unchanging methods!
"Hey!"
Arriving in front of Xingyue, Lu Ting pretended to frown slightly, lifting his chin towards the direction Mr. Kira had left, asking, "What did that old man ask you about? Is it related to me?"
Lu Ting could easily guess why Mr. Kira would find Xingyue. Either he was coming for him, or it was about what happened at the auction venue, which still involved him.
Upon hearing Lu Ting's question, Xingyue visibly paused. She obviously hadn't expected Lu Ting to witness her conversation with Mr. Kira just now.
Immediately after realizing this, Xingyue smiled and denied, "Nothing. Mr. Kira is a friend of our boss. We just talked about some trivial methods."
Lu Ting clearly didn't believe her explanation, but he didn't say much, just nodded to indicate he understood.
Then, he proactively changed the subject, "So, when are we going to the more interesting place you mentioned?"
"Not yet."
Upon hearing Lu Ting bring up the matter himself, Xingyue's smile grew even broader. However, this matter could not be rushed!
After all, Xingyue was a staff member at the first gambling den in Cangsheng. If she appeared more eager than Zhao Ting himself at this moment, it would seem too deliberate.
That would only make things worse and could easily arouse suspicion from him.
And once the prey became suspicious, it would certainly affect the subsequent "hunting plan."
What Xingyue wanted was foolproof—capturing Zhao Ting, this "fat pig," without any room for error!
Therefore, the more urgent it seemed now, the less she could afford to rush.
When Lu Ting heard Xingyue's words, he raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise and then asked, "So, when can we...?"
At this, Xingyue patiently explained, "Just now, Mr. Zhao successfully bid on three items at the auction. We at Cangsheng need to verify the goods with you first, and then you can settle the payment."
"No problem."
Lu Ting nodded without hesitation and said, "Where to? Lead the way."
"This way, Mr. Zhao."
With those words, Xingyue, with her slender legs gracefully stepping forward, turned in place and began walking ahead.
Seeing this, Lu Ting followed closely behind, while Roach and Yuri trailed behind them.
Soon, under Xingyue's guidance, Lu Ting, Roach, and Yuri passed through a long and winding corridor and arrived at a black-toned reception room.
After arranging for Lu Ting to sit comfortably on the sofa and pouring him a glass of champagne as requested, Xingyue smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, please wait here. I'll immediately arrange for the items to be brought in."
Lu Ting didn't reply verbally, just nodded knowingly.
Immediately after, Xingyue turned and walked out of the reception room, leaving Lu Ting, Roach, and Yuri alone.
During Xingyue's absence, Lu Ting, sitting on the sofa, simply sipped his drink. There was no interaction between him and Roach or Yuri, not even a glance exchanged.
With Lu Ting showing no signs of movement, Roach and Yuri, as his bodyguards, naturally did not act on their own.
After all, this was their territory, and perhaps hidden surveillance cameras in some corner of this reception room were monitoring their every move in real-time.
At this moment, any abnormal behavior would alert these fraudsters and kidnappers, potentially disrupting their future plans.
Therefore, Lu Ting's current strategy was simply to remain unchanged in response to all changes!
But truth be told, he was quite curious now about how they would proceed next, potentially leading him to the fate that Wang Tianyu faced!
For a moment, a morbid anticipation arose in Lu Ting's mind.
As Xingyue left the reception room, she ensured Lu Ting didn't wait long.
Just as Lu Ting finished the liquid in his glass, footsteps gradually approached in the corridor outside the reception room, accompanied by the rolling sound of something being wheeled closer.
(End of the Chapter)