Cold Beauty Fell in Love with Me: Volume 3

By Nan TianXing

"Go take a bath first!" The ice goddess ordered. What? They agreed that they would only talk about life, no... Yes, should he do it or not? An omnipotent expert was keeping a low profile all the way, but he was still burdened by love and debt …

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Oct 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9781646775248

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LACERATION

CHAPTER 201 - REUNION AFTER A LONG ABSENCE

Yi Ke — you — you — Duan Xianglong looked at me, who was smiling as I slowly walked towards him. His body couldn't help but slowly stand up from the owner's chair.

Boss Duan, Director Duan, hello. What? Don't you know him? I walked in front of Duan Xianglong and tried my best to suppress the impulse in my heart, trying my best to speak in a calm and gentle tone.

Ahh — — Duan Xianglong uttered a string of words, as if he had recovered from his shock, and the shock on his face immediately changed into a smile. He forced a smile that looked like he was about to cry, and a hoarse and hoarse voice came out, Ahhh — — Yi Ke, it's you, it's really you! Sigh — Old classmate, old friend, long time no see, it's really you …

After saying that, Duan Xianglong's expression unexpectedly became lively, and with the joy and excitement of having reunited after a long absence, he hurriedly put down the cigarette in his hand. Trembling, he reached out his right hand, which was wearing the huge platinum diamond ring, and was about to shake hands with me.

My mind raced, and without hesitation, I stretched out my right hand.

In between his two right hands, Duan Xianglong had already moved his body quickly, coming around me from behind the old table. His right hand that was originally extended out suddenly opened up, and hugged me.

Duan Xianglong seemed to feel that just shaking hands could not express his emotions and emotions, and could not express his deep feelings for Old classmate after meeting him for so long.

I immediately adapted to the sudden change and quickly opened up my arms. I still had a smile on my face …

Thus, Duan Xianglong and I hugged, with Old classmate, who had been separated for more than nine months, hugging each other tightly.

The short process of hugging Duan Xianglong was a process of me quickly adjusting my mental state and adapting to it.

As for Duan Xianglong, I think that it's the same for him as well. He needs to use the time of my hug to quickly adapt to this Yi Ke that suddenly appeared, hugging is such a good opportunity, I can't even see each other's expression, not only does he express his blazing passion, he even borrowed the opportunity to complete his mental adjustment, killing two birds with one stone.

In this situation, I think Duan Xianglong needs to adjust his mental state more than me. After all, I had come prepared, and he seemed to have been disturbed by my sudden assault. For the first ten seconds, he seemed to be at a loss of what to do.

Of course I know, he never would have thought that I would suddenly drop in front of him. I believe that Duan Xianglong must have had a very complicated attitude towards me, firstly, he wanted to see me, and secondly, he was afraid to see me.

There's a picture, and there's the truth. There's a clear contrast between my current state and his current glory, which can greatly satisfy his heart, make his sense of accomplishment even more inflated, and make his pleasure of revenge even more intense.

Of course, it was because of those previous reasons that he felt weak in his heart, afraid that I would do something rough and barbaric to him after knowing the truth of the matter. After being university classmates for several years, he obviously knew of my skills.

Of course, I feel that Duan Xianglong must have been gambling with a fluke … I don't know the truth, but a guilty conscience would think that he was very smart, and would always have a fluke mentality.

Since Duan Xianglong would bet that I didn't know the truth, then, I will just pretend that I don't know. In front of Duan Xianglong, I can't pretend to be too smart, because Duan Xianglong is originally a smart person.

Of course, I can't pretend to be stupid either.

In the short moment when Duan Xianglong and I were hugging, a lot of things were going through my mind. Of course, I knew that at this moment, Duan Xianglong would definitely be wandering around more than me.

As expected, after splitting up, I saw that Duan Xianglong had already returned to normal, his expression had become very normal, and he still had full confidence in himself.

In the past few seconds, he had already adjusted his state of mind.

Yi Ke, you have been missing for so long, I nearly died thinking about it. I heard that I couldn't find you, but I didn't expect that you would suddenly come today. Duan Xianglong faked his intimate attire, he patted on my shoulder and revealed a smile that seemed to be true and sincere on his face. He embraced my shoulder and said, Come, sit, drink some tea, we can slowly chat.

In my previous office, I became a guest and Duan Xianglong became the host. He started to entertain me like this even in this place.

We sat down, Duan Xianglong brewed a pot of Tie Guanyin, then handed me a cigarette and lit it for me.

When I was lighting up my cigarette, I inadvertently glanced at Duan Xianglong's eyes and coincidentally met his sharp and acute gaze. He was currently observing me deeply.

As our gazes met, we quickly avoided it. Then, Duan Xianglong continued to smile faintly, as if nothing had happened. I was also very calm, and even had a hint of a smile on my face, even though my heart was in a different mood.

Yi Ke, it's been almost ten months since you left without saying goodbye. What have you been doing for so long? Duan Xianglong took a drag on his cigarette and exhaled a cloud of smoke. He squinted at me from behind the smoke screen wall.

I raised my eyelids to look at Duan Xianglong: Director Duan, are you really concerned about my disappearance during this period?

In the past, I always called him Xianglong, but now, I don't want to call him that anymore.

Hehe, Yi Ke, everyone here is a classmate, it's only right for us to be concerned about you. Duan Xianglong laughed, Sigh, you rascal, why do you treat me so foreign, calling me Director Duan? You should just call me Xiang Long as before, it's good to be kind, it's natural that you don't get along with me.

It used to be the past, but now is the present. This is a different time. Right now, you are the big boss, while I am a bankrupt with no means of production. This person, it's better to have self-knowledge."

Hey, Old classmate, you are wrong, you can't say that, don't forget, Yi Ke, we are university classmates, old friends, in those years we were also old friends who shared honor and disgrace, there can't be any difference between us.

Even though those words were said, Duan Xianglong's expression and words still unconsciously revealed a little pride and pride, and a little flaunting and ridiculing.

At this point, I think that Duan Xianglong has basically determined my current situation, and should have expected it, I am still a proletarian with no prospects of rising up again, and this is exactly what he wanted to see.

I smiled and looked around the office, then said, It's been a long time since we last met, but you've been doing it ever since. Congratulations. Sigh, this office decoration is pretty good."

Haha … Duan Xianglong laughed dryly, "After you left, this house was renting it out to the outside world by the landlord, I thought, this is the place where my Old classmate had fought before, there are traces of your work everywhere, I can't let anyone else use it, so, I rented it out here, on one hand, it has a good position, it is good for business, on the other hand, it is also a place to cherish my Old classmate.

You disappeared without a sound, and we all missed you, especially me. We all missed you so much, many times when we were sitting in the office and looking at everything around us, we all thought of you, and the times when we fought together.

As he said that, Duan Xianglong's expression became somewhat sorrowful, his eyes tried to squeeze in a bit, but regretfully, he was unable to squeeze out anything.

I made an expression of being touched, and patted the back of Duan Xianglong's hand, as if I was comforting him.

Yi Ke, I still don't understand, until now, I still don't understand, why did your company suddenly collapse when you said that it was opened well? Duan Xianglong frowned and looked at me with a puzzled expression.

Well, I thought I understood, and then I didn't. I am a failure, so I don't understand. But, Old classmate, you are a success, can you help me figure it out? Perhaps, I think, you can understand."

With that, I looked at Duan Xianglong.

Haha … "Old classmate, you sure know how to joke. You don't even understand it yourself, how could I understand it? If only I knew, I would be able to help you analyze it and find the reason for it.

I also laughed: As the saying goes, a spectator should be able to understand the situation. I am the one in charge, it is understandable that I do not understand, and Old classmate, you also do not understand, could it be that you are not a spectator, but a person in charge?

My words were sincere, earnest, and confused.

Hearing this, Duan Xianglong's expression did not change. He seemed to firmly believe that it was impossible for me to understand the truth of the matter. It was as if he firmly believed that his university classmate and I had a solid foundation of friendship that was indestructible.

Old classmate is right, we are old buddies, old friends, if something happened to you, of course I wouldn't stand by the side, naturally I would be the instigator, if I did, I would stand by and watch you get into trouble, then what kind of Old classmate would that be? Duan Xianglong said, "However, I think that the fundamental reason is still very obvious. It is the impact of the financial crisis, which is an effect of the international environment.

Over this year, the Mingzhou had lost hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, and many little bosses committed suicide. It's just that I didn't think that you would be involved and become one of them. Every time I think about it, it makes my heart hurt.

After saying that, Duan Xianglong sighed deeply.

I said, I don't want to think too much about the cause of my bankruptcy, nor do I want to look for it. It's over. What's the use of thinking about it? If I fail, I can only blame myself for being incapable and anyone else for it, don't you think?

My words are for Duan Xianglong to rest assured.

Duan Xianglong pretended to be regretful and nodded his head: En.

Mn. Duan Xianglong seemed to heave a sigh of relief.

I clearly understood the reason for Duan Xianglong's relief. Firstly, he seemed to have confirmed that I really did not know about the things that he was causing, and secondly, I did not wish to look for him in the future. This would mean that he no longer had any worries.

Duan Xianglong then said, Old classmate, I think you are in a very bad situation. If there is anything you need my help with, just ask away, I can't guarantee anything else, but if Old classmate needs money, no problem, although I am very tight on funds, but I can afford 3200 gold.

Duan Xianglong was so generous, he opened his mouth and asked for thousands of times, treating my visit today as a journey to beg for help.

CHAPTER 202 - A TWITCH

I gently shook my head: Thank you Old classmate for your generosity, but I am not here to borrow money from you today. I am alone now, supporting myself and not hungry, and I came to find you today. First, to visit you, to look up your glorious achievements in Old classmate, and secondly, I am here to ask you about a person.

Find out who? Duan Xianglong looked at me.

Yun Er! I quietly looked at Duan Xianglong.

Hearing that, Duan Xianglong's face suddenly twitched, his eyes shook, and he stared straight at me.

Firstly, I wanted to test if he knew that Yun Er had returned to my side. Secondly, I wanted to test out all the suspicions and mysteries in my heart by observing Duan Xianglong's reaction. Secondly, I wanted to see how Duan Xianglong would react.

I had chatted with Duan Xianglong for a long time just now, but he had never mentioned Yun Er at all. It was as if Yun Er did not even exist between us, as if Yun Er was someone he did not even know.

Seeing Duan Xianglong's surprised expression, I realized that he didn't think that I would suddenly mention Yun Er. He might even think that I would tacitly pretend not to mention about this matter.

But I did, and I wanted to see how he was going to perform.

Duan Xianglong was momentarily shaken, but he quickly changed his expression. He revealed a concerned and sorrowful expression, and with a bit of helplessness, he suddenly sighed. Sigh …

Duan Xianglong's sigh was obviously dry and forced, with a slight trace of unease and panic, and a little bit of regret and worry.

Duan Xianglong continued to stare at me intently: Have you never seen Yun Er before? She didn't go to find you?

Duan Xianglong's question and his current expression allowed me to immediately determine that he wasn't acting. He probably didn't know that Yun Er returned to my side and went to Haizhou with me.

I said patiently, You're not asking!

Just as I finished speaking, the expression on Duan Xianglong's face relaxed a little, and I think that he should be relieved in his heart right now.

When I asked him for information on Yun Er, it was very obvious that I did not contact Yun Er. To him, this was naturally the best thing that could happen.

Also, the fact that Yun Er and I are unable to contact each other is a good thing for the relationship between us. At least for the time being, we can let many things continue to sink to the bottom.

Duan Xianglong bit his lips and heaved a sigh of relief. He sighed again, Sigh — — I don't know where Yun Er is now … She's been missing for a long time. She has disappeared from my sight for a long time."

I tensed up as I looked at Duan Xianglong, not saying a word.

Duan Xianglong looked at me, and then avoided my gaze. He paused and said, "Yi Ke, do you know, ever since you suddenly went missing, Yun Er seemed to have gone mad, her soul was lost, his spirit was dispirited to the extreme, and she did not eat or sleep at all throughout the day. She was in a very bad state, I was very worried that something might happen to her, so I accompanied her and took care of her.

After a period of time, Yun Er suddenly disappeared. I don't know where she went, but I couldn't find her. I think I heard that she went elsewhere and left the Mingzhou. As for where, I don't know either.

Yun Er left home, flew high, and even left the country, never to return again. From a certain point of view, this was naturally Duan Xianglong's most idealistic wish.

I looked at Duan Xianglong's sincere expression and honest gaze, and suddenly sneered: Care? You've taken good care of me. Should I thank you?

The meaning behind my words is very obvious. Duan Xianglong is not an idiot so he naturally understands.

After Duan Xianglong heard what I said, he obviously knew that I already knew of the relationship between him and Yun Er. His facial muscles spasmed for a moment, before suddenly becoming tough, and the gaze towards me no longer avoided him: "Yi Ke, since you said that, then, let us be frank. That's right, after you went missing, I took care of Yun Er, and we developed a relationship. However, I don't think there's anything wrong with me. Yun Er and you are only in a relationship, you two aren't even registered to be married. Since there's no registration, then, I naturally have the power to pursue her.

If you can date her, why can't I? If you like Yun Er, I like Yun Er too. Everyone has the power to pursue their own woman. Of course, when Yun Er left me, the last choice she made was for her freedom and power. No one had the right to interfere, and I could only respect her choice.

Duan Xianglong's face started to split, he started spouting nonsense, I did not know if what he said was true, but at the moment, it was just the two of us, he was sure that Yun Er had never contacted me before, thus, he was not afraid when he said it.

I wanted to attack him quickly, but my mind kept on reminding me to calm down. I forcefully suppressed my anger, and with a calm smile on my face, I said, Old classmate, I have to look at you in new light. Your words make sense. In other words, you don't even know where Yun Er is now.

Of course, Yun Er might have already climbed up another high branch and flown off into the distance. You didn't ask me today, but I still wanted to ask you about Yun Er's whereabouts. Duan Xianglong said with a straight face, Maybe we should all congratulate Yun Er for finding a new home.

I burst out laughing.

Duan Xianglong was so angry that his expression became a little unsightly. Yi Ke, what are you laughing about? What do you mean?"

It took a long time before I managed to stop laughing. Then, looking at Duan Xianglong, I said: Old classmate, in the past, we were taciturn competition for business, and love rivals, but you see, now, I am a proletarian rogue, and you are still the owner. I have already lost the qualifications to be your opponent in the market. Is what I said reasonable?

Duan Xianglong looked at me with a taunting expression, but also looked down at me with a happy expression, and did not say a word.

I looked at Duan Xianglong with a serious expression: Student Duan, people are doing it, the heavens are watching, do you believe this?

Duan Xianglong said: I don't understand what you mean.

I smiled. There's no meaning to it. I was just casually saying those words. Could it be that you're scared?

Duan Xianglong laughed out loud, and then said in a stern voice: "Yi Ke, what are you talking about, what am I scared of? I, Duan Xianglong, have always done things honestly, and as a person I am never afraid of the heavens looking at me, nor am I afraid of the earth looking at me. To be honest, Yi Ke, although we are rivals in the market, but, I have always taken our Old classmate's feelings very seriously, when you encountered difficulties in business, I wanted to help you, but, I never thought that before I could even help you, you would suddenly go bankrupt, and then you would suddenly disappear.

I didn't expect things to develop so fast and so bad. A few days ago, I was talking to everyone about you at our reunion. I was worried about you, felt sorry for you, and hated myself for not helping you earlier. That's why I've always felt guilty. "

After saying that, Duan Xianglong heaved a deep sigh.

I looked at Duan Xianglong: Old classmate, with these words of yours, I am completely satisfied. I appreciate your kind intentions, I will definitely accept this favor. Don't worry, I will definitely thank you for your good intentions when I get the chance.

It's just that Duan Xianglong might not be able to hear what I'm saying. After all, he's not the worm in my stomach.

Duan Xianglong laughed: Yi Ke, speak honestly. Seeing Old classmate's situation today, I do not feel well either. I wonder what you are doing now? Where do you work now?

I sighed and said, Mingzhou, I don't have the face to continue doing things here. I am currently wandering around everywhere, roaming the skies and basking in the sunlight, roaming freely.

Duan Xianglong rolled his eyes and said, Oh … ~ Since it is so, Yi Ke, I wonder if you would be willing to help me manage my business? Rest assured, I guarantee that I won't let Old classmate suffer any losses. You can be my assistant to the general manager.

I understand Duan Xianglong's intention.

Duan Xianglong is really ruthless, he broke me, and also wants me to work under him, so everyone can see how this little boss who used to be so awesome and boisterous, who was much more popular than him in the business world, has fallen to, and was completely stepped on by him. This will naturally greatly satisfy his vanity, and will naturally let him get even more pleasure in taking revenge, and will naturally let him once again immerse himself in the climax of his revenge for a long time.

At the same time, Duan Xianglong would definitely spread the news that he had invited me. He would let everyone who knew us know how much he valued the feelings of his friends and classmates.

I said, I thank Old classmate for your good intentions, but I am also incapable of doing anything. I cannot bear the heavy responsibility of being nurtured by Old classmate.

Duan Xianglong said: Yi Ke, I sincerely invited you over.

I believe in your sincerity, but, I don't want to! I was still smiling.

Hehe, you're still so stubborn. Duan Xianglong laughed complacently, Since you are not willing to come, I will not force you. However, whenever you have that intention, come and find me immediately. I will be waiting for you anytime.

Duan Xianglong had done his best, what a good classmate!

I started to change the subject. Business has been good, haven't you?

Hearing that, Duan Xianglong revealed a pleased look: My business is definitely not bad, it is getting better and better, Haha, not only have I been proud in the market, I have also been proud in the casino, I played a few games, my luck is so good, I even won a battle, this thing is much easier than trading money, it is much simpler, much faster.

Duan Xianglong has actually revealed something that I haven't brought up yet. It seems that it would be difficult for him to suppress the elated mood that he was so proud of.

The reason why I came here today was because I didn't want Duan Xianglong to gamble with me again. I didn't want to borrow Li Shun's power to take care of Duan Xianglong.

I said, Gambling is a path of no return. I advise you to stop at a good place and not stop the car. Are there not many examples of gambling going bankrupt?

Hearing my words, Duan Xianglong's face revealed an expression of ridicule and satisfaction, and laughed half-jokingly: Old classmate, could it be that you're jealous of me for making too much money? Haha, since I, Duan Xianglong, am in the business industry, I can naturally play cards as well, since I dare to gamble, then I have my reasons, I have my confidence, I lack everything now, but I don't lack the money, so I might as well play around with some spare money, little meaning, I'm happy now.

Duan Xianglong didn't even want to listen to me say it. He was certain that I said it out of jealousy and envy.

CHAPTER 203 - EVIL

Without further ado, I got up and said goodbye.

I know that tonight, Duan Xianglong will definitely come back to play again. He is no longer just playing cards, he has become a drug addict and is addicted to gambling.

Tonight, even if he couldn't meet Trademark Miss number 3, he would definitely continue gambling. Those who were pleased with themselves would always overestimate their own abilities and abilities, and this was the case for the current Duan Xianglong.

I was a little worried that Duan Xianglong would be destroyed by Li Shun before I could do anything.

However, there's nothing I can do about it. Duan Xianglong won't give me a chance, he's determined to dig into the trap that Li Shun has set. This was what it meant by 'even if you have done something wrong, you can still live on'.

There were two sides to everything. In fact, if Duan Xianglong continued to gamble here, it would not necessarily be a bad thing, at least, it would allow Li Shun to not suspect Trademark Miss # 3 because of his absence. It would also indirectly protect the child.

Also, if Duan Xianglong suddenly started losing, Li Shun might have thought that he had gotten lucky a while ago. His luck was simply too good, and now it was starting to fail.

If that's the case, then Li Shun will not make me insist on searching for tricks anymore, and will naturally let me go, so I can be considered relieved.

I thought about it wishfully, waiting to see a good show with Duan Xianglong.

That night, Li Shun and I sat in the monitoring room and watched the field. As expected, Duan Xianglong came with a young lady by his side. Duan Xianglong was now completely filled with passion and lust, and was very unrestrained.

After settling down, Duan Xianglong looked at the Trademark Miss s with an expression of surprise, but he soon recovered and started to place his bets.

It was clear that he did not have absolute confidence in winning tonight, but he was also reluctant to leave the gambling house. After all, the temptation to win was too great, and he always thought that he might get lucky tonight. The gamblers all felt the same way.

Duan Xianglong lost right at the start, losing continuously. Although the losses weren't big, but the more times he lost, the greater the cumulative number of points he had accumulated.

Motherf * cker. Look, this brat always loses by a few thousand. If you see him starting to suppress the tens of thousands, then he will definitely win. In the control room, Li Shun angrily said to me, Damn, there's really a ghost.

I kept my eyes on the monitor.

At this time, Duan Xianglong could no longer sit still, he was getting impatient, and he started to increase the bet, almost to the point of 10,000.

F * ck his grandpa, this time he will definitely win! Li Shun muttered, Look, after this dog-shit bet increased, all the surrounding people started to bet with him, and the numbers are still huge, they all knew that he was going to win.

I lit a cigarette and remained silent.

When the cards opened, Duan Xianglong lost, and those who followed Duan Xianglong also lost.

Hmm? Damn, hahaha … Li Shun grinned from ear to ear, "Haha, he lost.

I ignored Li Shun and continued to observe the scene.

Duan Xianglong was obviously anxious now, he continued to increase the number of chips and the result was not difficult to imagine. After losing multiple times, Duan Xianglong soon went in for more than 400,000 dollars.

Damn, what the hell. Li Shun was even more happy now, he kept muttering from the corner of his mouth, It looks like this brat was really lucky before, it was surprisingly good, our dealer couldn't even control the situation. Now, tonight, this brat is going downhill, his good luck is over, haha, I'm going to start taking care of him.

Li Shun and I had been watching from the control room the whole time.

In the end, Duan Xianglong lost 1.2 million!

Duan Xianglong was screwed tonight!

Li Shun was very happy, his mouth could not close!

I heaved a sigh of relief. I was able to escape, although I was regretful that I was not able to take care of Duan Xianglong myself, but there was nothing I could do.

Tomorrow is the 6th of May, so I have to go to work the 7th. I have to go back to Haizhou tomorrow.

After Duan Xianglong dejectedly brought the lady out of the arena, I looked at Li Shun who had a relaxed expression and said: It seems like he didn't have any tricks up his sleeve, it's just that his luck in the past was too good. You see, tonight, the situation that has gone out of control has returned.

Li Shun nodded, but then fell into deep thought.

I continued, Boss Li, I have nothing to do here, so I will be going. I will return to Haizhou tomorrow and start my construction the day after tomorrow.

Li Shun's neck twitched, he suddenly said: No, you're not allowed to leave, just stay here honestly!

When I heard this, I was stunned, and looked at Li Shun: Why?

I'm afraid that he's deliberately letting me down tonight, but I'm not sure if there's anything fishy about him. You can stay here and observe for a week. It won't be too late to go to work when the situation is normal …

The moment I heard this, I fainted. Holy shit, what kind of nonsense is this? I have to continue observing here.

That won't do. We have to delay the work!

F * ck — what kind of shitty work is this? Just with the lousy money from those three dates, is it even worth it for you to be so serious about it? Li Shun said rudely, I said, you must stay for at least a week. Did you not hear me?

I pretended to be troubled: How can I do that? If I don't go to work, autumnum will ask!

It's just Qiu Tong, I'll call Qiu Tong right now and request a week's leave for you. Just say that I want to borrow your leave for a week, even if she can do it, she must be able to do it, if not, then she must be able to do it. Li Shun said as he took out his phone to call Qiu Tong.

When I heard that, I was stunned!

Originally, he thought that Li Shun would let me go, but he didn't think that not only would this guy not let me go, he would even want me to stay for at least another week.

Seeing that Li Shun was about to call Qiu Tong, I panicked. If Qiu Tong knew that I was mixed up with Li Shun again, she would definitely be angry and disappointed. Wait till I go back, how can I explain it to Qiu Tong?

Seeing that Li Shun was about to call Qiu Tong loudly, I hurriedly said, Forget it, I will go and request for a leave of absence myself, there's no need for you to help me!

Li Shun heard and stopped his hands. Looking at me, he said in satisfaction, "Un, that's more like it.

I took out my phone, didn't call Qiu Tong, and sent a message to him: "autumnum, I would like to take a week off. I will be home a few days late to spend more time with my parents.

Li Shun stood beside me and did not read my text message.

Not long after sending the message, Qiu Tong replied: I understand your thoughts, I support the actions of a filial son, but!

I felt warm in my heart, but I also felt uneasy and ashamed. I was deceiving Qiu Tong in front of Li Shun, and I didn't know how she would look at me if she knew about this.

I am becoming more and more concerned with Qiu Tong's opinion of me in reality.

Li Shun looked at me and said, You agree? You passed?

I nodded.

That's good. I've already said it before. It's just a matter of taking a few days off. The matter with the Gong family doesn't matter! Li Shun said casually and yawned. Hey, it's getting late, go to sleep, I've already arranged for people to prepare a room for you to rest. Here — — I'll give you your room key, it's right next door to the monitoring room.

I took the key and went to my room, then laid down on the bed. After a day and night of not sleeping, my brain was extremely tired, but my eyelids could not close. I played with the phone in my hand, and sent Qiu Tong a short message: Thank you, autumnum.

Very quickly, Qiu Tong replied: Thank you — — Oh yes, why aren't you sleeping at such a late hour?

Only then did I remember that it was already late at night. I hurriedly sent a short message. Sorry for disturbing your sleep at such a late hour.

Don't worry, when you texted me, I had just woken up and was reading by the bed. Tomorrow, I will bring Ya Ya back to Haizhou. Sigh, this vacation is really quick! It ended before I even had enough fun! I have this kind of feeling, you definitely have it too! Hehe, I haven't accompanied enough parents at home yet, and they can't bear for you to leave, right?

Mm … I couldn't say anything else, so I just made a vague hmm.

In the past, I was lying without restraint in front of Qiu Tong. But now, I suddenly felt that it was very difficult, and my heart was extremely uneasy.

After all, what Qiu Tong hates the most is lying to her. Not only did I lie to her in the virtual world, I also lied to her in the real world. Not only did I lie to her in the past, I have also continued till now.

The great uneasiness in my heart made me feel restless and anxious. I hit my head so hard that I couldn't even forgive myself.

Aren't you sleepy? Or did you just wake up? Qiu Tong said again.

Oh, I'm not sleepy.

Then let's talk.

Mm …

What are you talking about?

Yeah, what are we talking about? Although I have a lot of things I want to say to Qiu Tong and I like to chat, at this moment, I don't know what to talk about. For a moment, I feel speechless.

I don't know either! No, I said.

To be honest, I just had the same idea. I don't know what to talk about. Qiu Tong replied, Hey, Yi Ke, do you know what you were thinking when you were reading just now?

If you say it, I know it. If you don't say it, I don't know it!

You spoke the truth again. I'm telling you, I was thinking about you …"

Miss me? My heartbeat suddenly dropped to 180 beats per minute. In the middle of the night, Qiu Tong was thinking about me.

Yeah, I was thinking about you. I was just thinking about you when your text came. Hey, tell me, is it a coincidence? Send a text message to whoever you think about! Qiu Tong replied.

You … Are you really thinking about me? My fingers are a little disordered.

That's right. To think that you would write the Southern Reach's research report as an apocalypse, hehe … I was thinking about the Revelation. "

So it turns out that Qiu Tong was thinking about the apocalypse that I had written, not the people who were thinking about me.

After chatting for a bit longer, I finally couldn't resist the exhaustion in my brain and fell asleep.

He slept until 5 pm the next day.

In the evening, Duan Xianglong came again, and continued to gamble, and continued to lose, losing another 800 thousand.

On the third day, Duan Xianglong continued to come to gamble, losing another 680 thousand.

On the fourth day, he still lost, this time by 1.6 million.

On the fifth and sixth day, Duan Xianglong kept losing money and borrowing usurpers. However, he always paid them back on the second day.

It was as if Duan Xianglong had fallen in and was now completely under Li Shun's control.

CHAPTER 204 - UPPER HOOK

Li Shun was so happy, he said to me: This big fish has truly taken the bait. It looks like, in the past, he didn't have any tricks up his sleeve, but now, I'm lucky enough to not take care of him.

I didn't say anything, but in my heart I was thinking that after tonight, my loan term was up, and I could return to Haizhou tomorrow.

Returning to Haizhou, Yun Er's training had also ended. We can reunite again. Moreover, I can see Qiu Tong again.

After tonight, if there's nothing else, you can leave tomorrow! Li Shun said, I will arrange for someone to buy you a plane ticket.

I heaved a sigh of relief, but felt sorrowful for Duan Xianglong. If this carried on, Duan Xianglong would lose all his possessions in less than a month, and the final outcome would be unimaginable.

I felt pleased with my own thoughts, but at the same time a little regretful.

Unexpectedly, on the last night I left Mingzhou, something happened.

That night, just like a few days ago, Li Shun and I sat in the monitoring room, smoking, drinking tea and watching the scene.

At this moment, my mood was rather relaxed. Tomorrow, I would be free, and I could finally leave this place.

Li Shun seemed to be very relaxed now as he crossed his legs, his eyes staring straight at a point that I am not sure of, and he seemed to be in a daze.

I know, this is the reason why Li Shun took too many drugs.

Looking at Li Shun's current state, I couldn't help but feel deep sorrow for him. If I were to spend my life with such a person, what would Qiu Tong's future be like? Can there be happiness? If Li Shun slipped away like this, would he still be able to live for a long time?

Thinking about that, I looked at Li Shun. Li Shun's eyes were once again filled with deep melancholy and confusion. His pupils seemed to be diverging, as though he was not focusing on a single point, but scattered while looking ahead randomly.

Li Shun's mouth moved: What are you looking at me for?

Your … Can you quit?

This time, Li Shun focused his attention on me. What did you say?

I think you should quit drugs!

Li Shun looked at me warily: You want to harm me?

Li Shun's voice was a little quiet.

I'm trying to save you!

Save me? Haha … Li Shun suddenly laughed hysterically, Do you think you can save me? In this world, no one can save me, I think you just want to harm me. How can I live without ice? Now that I have ice as my main mental support, I will be able to support my ideals and work for my cause. Only then will I have the courage and confidence to struggle. Tell me, aren't you harming me by letting me quit?

Li Shun's logic rendered me speechless. I shook my head and stopped speaking.

Why aren't you speaking? Li Shun was unwilling to let it go.

There's nothing to say! I said flatly.

Hehe, do you know, we are here to provide ice-skating services for our customers for free. Whoever is tired and wants to wake up, they can go next door to sneak in a few steps. Do you know, these gamblers, as long as they can skate on the ice, they will have a bigger chance to gamble with more courage, and the more they lose, the more they won't give up. This is called Mental Control." Li Shun laughed complacently.

I looked at Li Shun: Duan Xianglong also slipped away?

He's not out yet. He's a good customer. I need to nurture him. There's no need to urge him to run away. Li Shun said, Actually, if you want him to slip away, it's very simple. I only need to add a little in the drink he drinks, that guy will get hooked very soon.

I said, It's immoral to do this. It's not fair!

Li Shun craned his neck: Crap, you are trying to be moral and being fair and square, are you taking the wrong medicine? I saw that you followed me for so long, but you are actually trying to be moral.

Just then, the competition started. Duan Xianglong and the other guests were already seated, I pointed to the monitor screen: Alright, let's not talk about this, watch this!

Li Shun looked at the screen: Hey, Duan Xianglong didn't bring a horse tonight!

I saw that it was indeed Duan Xianglong who came tonight.

Tonight, Duan Xianglong's expression seemed somewhat reserved, unlike his usual complacent and joking self. As he sat there in silence, he seemed to be slightly nervous.

I frowned and said, Duan Xianglong's mental state isn't right tonight.

Li Shun said, "It's normal, we've already lost for a few days. With this kind of momentum, no one would be able to keep up with it. I have arranged for him to continue to be killed tonight. Tomorrow, we will start a bit of water release for two days before killing him painfully. I have already taken care of Old Qin. As long as Duan Xianglong uses the loan, there is no need for the guarantor to take care of it.

I saw Old Qin standing in the corner of the field with his hands in his pockets, looking at the stage expressionlessly.

I lit up a cigarette, and Li Shun lit one as well. We watched the scene while smoking.

There were a lot of guests tonight, all of them were gathered on the stage, there were no lack of rich people. Li Shun gave me pointers, some of them were even from Fujian, some from Jiangsu, all of them were rich people.

Perhaps it was because the long vacation was about to end, and some customers took the opportunity to gamble during the holidays. Perhaps it was because the long vacation was about to end, and some customers took the opportunity to gamble during the holidays to gamble during the short term.

Li Shun laughed merrily: Tonight, the harvest is going to be good. It's so lively and exciting, haha.

I don't really care about the others, I focus on Duan Xianglong.

I feel like Duan Xianglong will lose tonight.

Who would have thought that once the cards were opened, Duan Xianglong would win, he would win 20 thousand in one go.

After a few more rounds, Duan Xianglong remained expressionless as he continued to bet. Some won, some lost, some lost, some lost, some didn't even exceed five thousand. There were even some that only lost a thousand.

Since Duan Xianglong had lost consecutively a few days ago, and no one followed him to place their bets, seeing that his luck suddenly became better, everyone changed the direction of the betting. Many people followed him to place their bets, but only he was able to see through the openings.

Duan Xianglong bet big, and all the guests followed along. Duan Xianglong bet small, they followed along as well.

If this continued, it would still be a situation. Not only Duan Xianglong, many of the customers followed him out, it would also be a small victory.

I was taken aback. I don't know why such a huge reversal happened all of a sudden.

Li Shun could not sit still anymore. He looked at the screen in shock, "Damn it, what's going on?

Seeing that Miss No. 2 who dealt the cards on the stage was unable to control the situation, Li Shun decided to let her go up.

Even after # 2 went up, it was still not working. It was still the same situation.

Li Shun had changed to # 4, but still could not do it.

The scene was one-sided, with happy guests on one side and anxious casinos on the other.

Li Shun became anxious as he went over to the control room. He looked at Li Shun and asked, Boss, what should we do? They can't control the situation any longer. No matter how the Trademark Miss sends out the skill, they can always win and lose. They don't know what's going on and would like to ask them if they still need to continue tonight.

Of course we have to open it. If we don't open it, then we won't ruin our own reputation, who will come here to play, the most important thing to do in the future is to gain credibility. Reputation is the foundation of our development and survival, we must rely on credibility to survive. Li Shun said, Tell the people at the scene to calm down and not panic, what to do.

hexadecyl went out.

Wu Zi then said: But boss, I don't have enough cash.

Li Shun looked at Wu Zi: How much preparations have been made tonight?

1 million! Wu Zi said.

Damn it, 1 million is still not enough. These bastards are going to join forces to wash clean my reputation tonight. Li Shun gritted his teeth and raged, "Wu Zi, go to my room, open the safe and take out the reserve fund. There are 1 million in there, I don't believe that they will be so lucky tonight. Damn, this Duan Xianglong is so weird again tonight.

Wu Zi took the key that Li Shun gave him and went out.

Then, Li Shun said to me: "Yi Ke, I'm starting to suspect that Duan Xianglong is up to no good again, I don't believe that he is that godly. You must find some tricks for me to deal with, otherwise, don't even think about leaving. If I get angry, why didn't I ask for a leave of absence from Qiu Tong and directly take you back?

I was focused on the monitor screen, as if I did not hear what Li Shun had said.

At this point of time, I have already determined that Duan Xianglong must have been up to something tonight.

Duan Xianglong has a business background, even playing this would give him some skill. After I cut off his dealer, he only fell for less than a week before he became tough again, it's really true!

I felt a strong stubbornness in my heart, I refuse to admit defeat. I refuse to believe that I won't be able to decipher Duan Xianglong's Da Vinci Code.

I was angry, I was angry, at that time, even if Li Shun wanted me to leave, I would not leave, I have to kill Duan Xianglong here, I do not believe this evil!

At this time, Wu Zi came in: Boss, the arrangements have been made, another ten million yuan in capital has been added.

Li Shun nodded fiercely.

Right at that moment, Duan Xianglong suddenly stopped gambling, stood up and left.

Wu Zi went out for a while, and then came back: We've settled the score, he won 2.8 million tonight!

I know, Duan Xianglong has won 2.8 million, and the customers who bet with the wind have won quite a bit. All 1 million of our bet have been cleared, which means to say, the others have won more than 7 million.

Duan Xianglong stopped gambling, but the remaining guests continued to gamble happily.

Li Shun did not say anything, and nodded with an ashen face.

Duan Xianglong said that it's not safe for him to bring so much cash. He asked us to send bodyguards to protect him. Wu Zi said again.

Go, escort him safely home! There must not be any mishap! Li Shun said, Tell everyone in the plaza to send him off with a smile. Send a bunch of fresh flowers to Duan Xianglong for me, congratulations on his good luck tonight.

After Wu Zi left, I didn't say anything and continued to watch the scene.

Li Shun sat beside me, not saying a word.

I played back tonight's recording of Duan Xianglong betting money, my mind continuously wandering …

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind, and after that, I turned to ask Li Shun: Has Duan Xianglong left?

I just went out. I don't think I'm out of the parking lot yet.

Give me the car keys.

Li Shun was shocked by my actions. What are you doing?

Don't ask so much, just give me the car keys. I said urgently.

Li Shun did not speak anymore. He took out a car key and gave it to me. Black A6, it's right outside the alley entrance.

I no longer paid any attention to Li Shun. I walked down the stairs and went straight to the mouth of the alley and got into Li Shun's car.

CHAPTER 205 - INTERNAL GHOST

After a while, I saw the carriage that was escorting Duan Xianglong out of the alleyway and turning right, directly going onto the road north of the Outer Ring Road. I lit a fire and waited for a moment, then quietly followed after it.

The carriage that escorted Duan Xianglong followed the outer ring north road and directly headed west, then directly left the city. After making a few turns, they finally plunged into a dense bamboo forest in the suburbs, walked along a small zigzag path for half a day, and then stopped in front of a villa.

Duan Xianglong then took his bag and got off the carriage, the escorts then went back home. Duan Xianglong entered the villa whose lights were turned on.

I stealthily drove the car to the shadow of the bamboo forest that was near the villa. Sitting in the car, my vision was good. Through the tall and wide window of the villa, I could see the brightly lit living room of Duan Xianglong's villa.

He never thought that Duan Xianglong would have a high class villa here. This place was close to the Donghua Lake, and was not far from the lake.

When the midnight wind blew, the bamboo forest rustled, and the surroundings were very quiet.

I fumbled in the car for a long time before I found a telescope. It was the same one that Li Shun gave me, a night vision infrared telescope.

At this moment, this thing had finally found its use.

I sat in the car and raised my binoculars to look at Duan Xianglong in the living room of the villa. He was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed and smoking a cigarette.

Duan Xianglong smoked and pondered for a while, before his mouth suddenly revealed a cold and ridiculing smile, his mouth wiggled, as though he cursed out something, and then picked up the phone.

I quietly looked at Duan Xianglong, and also paid attention to my surroundings movements.

Duan Xianglong did not seem to be sleepy at the moment. He turned on the TV and sat on the sofa to watch the show.

I decided the guy was waiting for someone. I didn't believe he had the energy to watch TV in the middle of the night.

I waited patiently.

Suddenly, I saw Duan Xianglong touch the phone again, as though he was answering the call. Then, Duan Xianglong stood up, opened the bag on the table, took out two bundles of money from inside, weighed it in his hand, nodded his head, laughed, and directly left the house, walking straight towards me along the small path.

I couldn't help but be a little nervous. Damn, don't discover me.

I held my breath and lowered my binoculars as I watched Duan Xianglong get closer and closer.

Duan Xianglong walked to a place not 20 meters away from me, and seemed to not care about the car that was parked here, he walked straight ahead, and I raised my binoculars again.

Duan Xianglong walked along the bamboo forest path in my line of sight. After walking for less than 100 meters, he stopped.

Duan Xianglong stood where he was, looked around, and then lit a cigarette. He casually strolled around as if he was waiting for someone.

After a while, the A Taxi slowly drove over and stopped in front of Duan Xianglong.

The car stopped and the window on the right of the back seat rolled down.

Duan Xianglong then handed over the money in his hands and the taxi drove off.

I couldn't see who was in the cab, but I remembered the number.

Seeing the taxi drive away, I didn't dare to follow, because Duan Xianglong was walking back.

After Duan Xianglong entered the villa and closed the door, I saw him carrying a bag with him as he went upstairs. I started the car and slowly drove out, following the direction the taxi left in earlier.

After leaving the bamboo forest villa area, they walked onto the main road. The taxi was nowhere to be seen on the empty road.

After a moment's thought, I drove back the way I'd come, keeping an eye on the number of the rental car I'd seen.

They drove all the way back, but they didn't find the taxi.

I stopped the car and returned to the surveillance room. Li Shun was sitting there smoking, Wu Zi, hexadecyl and the rest were all there. Li Shun's face was downcast, everyone's expression was gloomy, the atmosphere was heavy.

Seeing me enter, Li Shun raised his eyelids, he did not make a sound, I looked at the monitor, and saw that there were still some customers in the middle of the battle.

What's the situation now? I whispered to Wu Zi.

It's normal. There's a difference between winning and losing. Wu Zi said.

Li Shun said: Fuck, Duan Xianglong went crazy tonight, and took 280 of his own, and other people's, I have been in for close to 1000. Damn, why did he suddenly go crazy again?

With that, Li Shun looked at me. Tell me, what exactly happened?

I don't know! No, I said.

What are you doing? How could you not know? What happened to your overpowered abilities? Li Shun was enraged, Did I call you here to eat? They are all useless people, but you are also a useless person?

I didn't say anything, neither did Old Qin Wu Zi nor hexadecyl. Old Qin looked at me with his eyes.

You don't have to leave tomorrow, just stay here! Li Shun said as he stood up, I'm going to sleep. Wu Zi, you don't need to buy me a plane ticket tomorrow.

With that, Li Shun walked out of the room.

Wu Zi and the hexadecyl followed him out.

I walked slowly out of the control room and onto a balcony at the end of the corridor. I stood there smoking a cigarette and looking down at the small courtyard.

At this moment, I saw a bright head pass through the courtyard. It was Baldy, the Baldy who tied me up and beat me up the other night before being cruelly taught a lesson by Li Shun.

Baldy accidentally raised his head and looked up. When he saw me, he was stunned for a moment. Then, with a face full of smiles, he bent down and nodded towards me. He said with a flattering smile, Greetings yoghurt — —

I nodded. Alright —

Then Baldy hurried past.

I stood there and continued to smoke. It was unknown when, but I felt someone behind me. When I turned around, I saw that it was Old Qin.

Old Qin looked at me calmly and said solemnly, Brother, what are you thinking about here?

I smiled bitterly.

Looks like you have to get involved in this mess. If you don't settle this matter, you won't be able to leave. You should know the boss's temper. Old Qin looked at me and said.

I nodded helplessly, thinking that I would have to request for leave for Qiu Tong again in the day.

Did you really take a fancy to the girl who dealt the number 3 card that night? You want to do that with her? Old Qin looked at me.

I looked at the Old Qin and didn't say a word.

Brother, you can hide it from others, but not from me. The Old Qin looked at me, Although I don't know what exactly is going on here, I can guarantee that you don't have that kind of intention towards that little girl. I don't dare to say anything about your little brother, but in regards to women, I do know.

My heart skipped a beat and I continued to stay silent. I knew that Old Qin had been observing my every move.

Are you intentionally hurting that girl's hand? The Old Qin continued.

I still didn't speak.

Since you don't want to say it, then I won't ask anymore. Old Qin said, Old brother, I want to remind you not to underestimate Boss Li. He is someone who has come with a lot of trouble, and it is not easy to fool him. If you don't hurry up with the matter with Duan Xianglong, the boss might soon notice that you are trying to trick him. If he finds out that you are lying to him, even if I don't tell you, you will know the consequences.

My heart tensed up as I looked at Old Qin, Thank you, Old Qin!

Old Qin sighed: "The boss has been very good at using drugs recently, his mind is a little muddled and his mind is sometimes a little messed up. Otherwise, he probably would have had doubts about the situation with Number 3 and didn't go out for the time being. However, as time passed, he might be able to make it out.

In my opinion, the most important thing right now is for you to think of a way to settle this matter with Duan Xianglong. You went out in the boss's car just now, I think, for no reason at all? Brother, if you trust me, and if there's anything I can do for you, I'll help you out of this. "

When Old Qin said this, my heart stirred.

Old Qin, can you use your connections to help me find the location of the A Taxi?

Saying that, I told the car number to the Old Qin.

When the Old Qin heard this, he noted down the car number and looked at me, When do you want it?

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