The wine was of formidable strength, its potency unparalleled. Given Su Wanwan's delicate, willowy frame, how could she possibly endure such ferocity? Boss Gao, certain she wouldn't escape him tonight, promptly signed the contract. The moment he set down the pen, he lunged at her with unrestrained eagerness—only to grasp at empty air.Darkness engulfed his sight the very next second."Beauty?""Boss Gao, I'm right here."
His frozen smile stiffly stretched once more, and he instantly understood her intentions. Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, he chuckled slyly."Got it, got it! You young folks do like to play with a little spice!""Once I catch you, I'll teach you a proper lesson."
In the darkness, Su Wanwan tread silently toward the table she remembered, her hand landing precisely on the contract. She tucked it into a large canvas bag. Her ears twitched at the sound of approaching footsteps—Boss Gao was closing in. Her eyes darkened, and she retreated soundlessly.
Outside the door, an ear pressed quietly against the wall. Beyond the barrier, there was nothing but utter silence.Su Nian frowned, whispering anxiously,"Is that old man even capable? It's been so long and there's not a sound!"
A cold, clear voice suddenly came from behind her."If you're so curious about his capabilities, why not try him yourself?"
Su Nian froze, feet rooted to the ground."Sister… I… I…"
Before she could conjure an excuse, Su Wanwan seized her by the collar and, with her other hand, threw open the door and shoved her inside with force.Caught completely off guard, Su Nian plunged into the darkness."Su—mmph!"
Her cry of anger was abruptly cut off—her mouth smothered by a greasy hand."Heh heh, beauty, I've got you now."
The stench of his breath overwhelmed her. Panic widened her eyes as nausea churned her stomach. Yet Boss Gao's strength was immense, and her resistance only served to heighten the illusion of coy defiance."Sweetheart, the contract is signed—it's time to seal the deal, isn't it?""Mm! Let go… I… I'm not… Su Wan…"
Her voice, broken and trembling, barely made it past her throat.
Meanwhile, Su Wanwan leaned by the emergency exit, listening calmly to the cries of struggle within. Just then, measured footsteps echoed closer and closer.
Ye Nan stopped at the doorway, grinning with cruel satisfaction."Hmph, you wretched woman. Humiliated me, cheated on me—this is your punishment. Enjoy it to your heart's content."
Su Wanwan peeked out from behind the door, revealing only her petite head. Her obsidian eyes sparkled like stars as she blinked innocently."Who are you talking about?"
Ye Nan turned around in disbelief, his eyes nearly bulging."You… why are you here?! You should be inside!"
She offered him a kind and gentle smile."The one inside—that's your woman, isn't it?"
His expression twisted. With a furious roar, he began kicking the door repeatedly, his curses filling the hallway."Damn it, Gao! If you so much as lay a finger on my woman, I'll tear your hand off!""Open the door! Open it!"
From within, Su Nian's screams echoed."Brother Nan! Help me!"
Ye Nan, wild with rage, kicked harder, face flushed with fury.When the door refused to yield, he rushed over to Su Wanwan."Room card!"
Su Wanwan replied coolly,"It's inside the room."
Ye Nan bellowed like a beast,"Su Wanwan, you vicious bitch! That's your own sister in there! How could you be so heartless? Are you even human?!"
He swung a hand to strike her—but it froze mid-air.The next moment, Ye Nan was sent flying by a brutal kick.
Su Wanwan turned to see Fu Liangmu standing beside her, mask on his face, his cold eyes surveying the bleeding, crumpled Ye Nan with disdain."If you no longer wish to be a man, just say so—I'll be happy to help."
He took out a handkerchief, wiped his hands slowly, then tossed it on Ye Nan.Ye Nan opened his mouth but could only cough violently.
Su Nian's desperate cries still rang out."Help me… help me!"
Ye Nan, with all his remaining strength, crashed into the door.Bang! The door flew open.
The lights came on, and Ye Nan saw what lay within—his eyes nearly bled from rage.Though the deed wasn't done, the scene was already damning.Su Nian sobbed uncontrollably, her eyes swollen.
Boss Gao was frozen."You… who the hell are you? Where's my beauty?"
Ye Nan's fury, stifled by Fu Liangmu, erupted violently."That's my woman, damn it!"
Boss Gao stammered,"Sorry, sorry. No harm done. I didn't even touch her. What's with the temper?""Besides, we've signed the contract—long-term cooperation, right?"
At the mention of the contract, Ye Nan snapped. He hurled the phone on the table at Gao."You dare sleep with my woman?! Let's see if you're still so smug now!"
Boss Gao hadn't expected such a reaction. He wailed in pain."Ye Nan! You've gone too far!"
Ye Nan wrapped Su Nian in a sheet and carried her out."The contract's signed. It's too late to regret it now."
With those words, he stormed off.
Su Wanwan waved sweetly behind them.
Su Nian burst into tears."Sister, why would you do this to me?""I heard Boss Gao had a shady reputation and feared he might harm you. I came to help.""I never imagined… you'd throw me in yourself!""Wuwu… Brother Nan…""If you hadn't shown up when you did, I'd be… I'd be ruined…"
Ye Nan glared at Su Wanwan, eyes ablaze, yet intimidated by the man beside her."Su Wanwan! You won't get away with this!"
She casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear."Did you really think your little schemes could pass unnoticed by me?"
The words, light as a feather, sent a chill down their spines.
"Shameless!" Ye Nan spat viciously before leaving with Su Nian.
Su Wanwan continued to smile, took a slight step back—and fell right into Fu Liangmu's arms.
He held her gently, drawing close to her slightly parted lips."You've been drinking.""You reek of alcohol."
Su Wanwan lifted her glazed, shimmering eyes, starlight dancing in their depths. She smiled sweetly and replied,"I'm not drunk.""The wine's not that strong.""If you don't believe me—have a taste."
She rose on tiptoe, lips pursed, and kissed him through the thin veil of his mask.