Luo Yu was genuinely surprised that You Mingxu had come. As he followed his subordinate out of the room, a shadow of gloom flickered across his face, but by the time he looked up, his expression had returned to calm.
Walking toward the manor’s main gate, he spotted a subordinate in the distance leading a woman in a black dress toward him.
When Luo Yu got a clear look at her appearance, he froze for a moment. The dress was modest in design, but the fabric and tailoring were clearly exquisite, hugging her figure in smooth, flowing lines. Luo Yu had always known she had a good figure, but during their relationship, she’d never had the chance to wear dresses. Only now, with this one glance, did he gain a more vivid impression. It wasn’t the delicate, willow-like kind of beauty, but a strong, well-proportioned, and vibrant kind of appeal. The nearby subordinates were all stealing glances at her.
As Luo Yu approached, he flashed an indulgent smile. "What brings you here?"
You Mingxu smiled back, walking up to him and looping her arm through his. "You insisted I come, and I finally found the time."
The nearby subordinates dispersed at the sight.
Luo Yu’s smile stiffened slightly—the woman’s grip on his arm was surprisingly strong, and it actually hurt! He glanced down at her, then suddenly reached out and gave her slender, toned waist a hard squeeze, his tone turning sharp. "What are you doing here?"
You Mingxu winced at the pinch but swallowed the discomfort, her smile unwavering. "To keep you company. Didn’t you say you wanted me to go on a business trip with you? I thought I’d come early to get familiar with the situation. Where’s Xing Jifu? Take me to see him."
Luo Yu gritted his teeth, grabbed her hand, and said, "Come with me."
In full view of everyone, You Mingxu couldn’t openly resist and let him lead her, biding her time to see how things unfolded.
Soon, Luo Yu brought her to a room at the end of the first-floor corridor of the villa. It was well-hidden, with no one around. Once they entered and closed the door, he released her. You Mingxu smoothed her slightly disheveled hair and dress, looking utterly unfazed, as if she had nothing to lose.
Luo Yu was so angry he almost laughed. "What kind of place is this, and you dare to come? It’s full of desperate men inside and out—they could kill you ten thousand times over."
You Mingxu brushed some dust off her collar. "Who would dare lay a hand on someone who’s officially yours?"
Luo Yu took a few deep breaths. They had important matters to discuss tonight, finalizing details for the Guizhou trip, and there was no way he could let You Mingxu tag along. Casual outings for sports or meals were one thing, but the people in that room were wolves with sharp claws. If she slipped up even slightly in her words, would they let her off? Did she think everyone was like him, willing to indulge a scheming little wolf like her?
His eyes dark with concern, Luo Yu looked at her and said, "Wait here for now. Since you’re here, you should at least greet the boss. I’ll go and let him know first."
You Mingxu smiled. "Thanks for the trouble."
Seeing her rare, charming smile, Luo Yu found it hard to stay angry. He chuckled and said, "Be good, and I’ll take you on the business trip. But don’t cause any trouble."
You Mingxu hummed in agreement.
Luo Yu walked out, closed the door, and gestured for a subordinate in the distance. He took a key, and with a sharp "click," locked the door from the outside.
Inside the room, You Mingxu looked up, realizing she’d been tricked. Luo Yu had no intention of letting her out or taking her to see anyone.
When she entered, her phone and all her belongings had been confiscated by the subordinates. Resigned, she sat on the sofa, propped her chin on her hand, and settled in without a trace of panic.
Outside the door...Luo Yu had brought You Mingxu here precisely because he knew the windows and doors of this side room were sealed shut and fitted with iron bars. Once the door was locked, no matter how capable You Mingxu was, she couldn’t slip out. He had no intention of taking her along tonight—business came first. He absolutely wouldn’t allow You Mingxu to interfere with his plans in the slightest.
Luo Yu instructed the underling, "Stand guard here. Don’t open the door for anyone except me."
The underling replied, "Yes. But is it appropriate to lock Sister-in-law up like this…"
Luo Yu chuckled, "Women need discipline when they don’t behave. I’m making her reflect on her mistakes."
Luo Yu walked away and headed upstairs.
The underling leaned against the door and yawned.
When Luo Yu returned to the room, everyone was taken aback to see him alone.
Huang Long said, "Where’s the girl? Still keeping her hidden?"
Luo Yu smiled, "We have matters to discuss. What would she do here? She’s not interested anyway. I found a place for her to rest and have something to eat."
Guo Feirong, however, showed an approving look. After all, You Mingxu was a police officer, and she had unexpectedly shown up at their headquarters today. With important matters at hand, Luo Yu’s actions showed discretion. If they had brought a police officer along, even if she caught the slightest hint of something, they would have no choice but to kill her.
Xing Jifu said nothing.
You Mingxu watched the wall clock.
About ten minutes later, without even a sound, the door opened. Xiao Yan peeked in, grinned at her, and slipped away.
By now, it was already dark outside.
You Mingxu walked to the doorway, where Yin Feng, dressed in black, was waiting for her. Xiao Yan bent down and quickly dragged the unconscious underling into the room.
Yin Feng said, "Let’s go."
You Mingxu kicked off her cumbersome high heels and followed him barefoot.
This area was indeed quite remote, located at the back of the villa, with the noise and commotion far in the distance. Although there were surveillance cameras overhead, You Mingxu wasn’t worried at all—Guan Jun had it covered.
Yin Feng had clearly scouted the location in advance. He led her up a staircase. Just as they reached a corner, they heard footsteps nearby. You Mingxu reacted faster than Yin Feng, pulling him into a dark, cramped space under the stairs. They held their breath, waiting for the footsteps to fade away.
The corner was narrow and cluttered with miscellaneous items. You Mingxu had pulled Yin Feng against her to hide, their bodies pressed tightly together. Just as she was focusing intently, she felt his arm wrap around her waist, pulling her even closer.
You Mingxu’s eyes widened in disbelief. She mouthed silently, "What are you doing?"
Unfazed and fearless, he lowered his head, his lips brushing her ear, and whispered, "Useless. Got yourself locked up the moment you arrived."
His breath made her ear burn. She thought, Isn’t it because I knew you’d come to back me up? She reached out and pinched his cheek hard. He let out a soft chuckle.
Once the footsteps faded, they separated. You Mingxu took the lead, with him following steadily behind as they continued their advance.
With You Mingxu’s skills, slipping past the underlings unnoticed and approaching the secret room where the bosses were negotiating was no challenge. Moreover, Yin Feng had likely employed other tactics—many of the underlings along the way had been drawn to another area, distracted by some unknown commotion.
Soon, they reached the top floor of the villa.Several underlings were guarding the corridor. You Mingxu glanced at their positions, avoided their line of sight, and took advantage of the darkness to crouch low, stealthily making her way to a window. Yin Feng followed quietly, slowly moving to crouch beside her.
By now, only a few men remained in the room. The girls had long been sent away. They wouldn't discuss anything important in front of them anyway.
You Mingxu pricked up her ears to listen.
Fragments of conversation drifted faintly to her ears—
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