Chapter 791: Chapter 791: Said the Wrong Thing
“I’m not your bodyguard, and besides, aren’t you the boss? Just call a few bodyguards over,” Ye Shikai rolled his eyes, “Let inform the police for you. Encountering an attack is a matter of life and death after all.”
“No way,” Zhao Yanran yowled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, startling Ye Shikai.
“Why not?”
“I… I’m a businessperson, getting involved with the police station could affect my business,” Zhao Yanran explained, “Can’t you keep it a secret for … for old tis’ sake?”
“Which is more important, money or life? If I hadn’t run into you today, you’d be dead by now.”
“Of course, it’s money.”
“Sure, having money is great, you can buy whatever you want. Without money…”
Ye Shikai had a face full of black lines, as he stood there listening to Zhao Yanran’s views on money for half an hour. He was shocked by such bold logic; money is indeed important, but to say that you’d sacrifice your life for it… that’s just too much. All the wealth spent can be earned again, after all.
“Fine, I’ll help you keep this under wraps for the mont, but don’t be too pleased. I’ll definitely seek clarification in the future.”
“Thank you, thank you, Mr. Ye. Next ti you get married, I’ll make it free for you,” Zhao Yanran imdiately bead with joy upon hearing this, but that statent… why did it sound so uncomfortable…
Get married again? What a mistake.
“Alright, no need to thank , you have quite a few injuries, take care to rest.” Ye Shikai left the hospital room, feeling conflicted. He’d promised Zhao Yanran to keep the incident a secret, which naturally made it inconvenient to have the police protect her, but he was also uneasy about leaving her alone at the hospital. Having provoked such a formidable enemy, would they really let bygones be bygones so easily?
Of course not.
After much thought, Ye Shikai decided to use the Netherworld Palace’s Hidden Guard for protection. After all, they were his trusted allies, and their capabilities were strong. He believed there shouldn’t be any issues.
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Haitian Building.
Ye Shikai heard that Luo Shiqi’s Luo Group headquarters had recently moved into this building. Luo Shiqi was indeed straightforward, directly purchasing this luxurious skyscraper located in the city center. Unfortunately, Ye Shikai was out of town at the ti and missed the relocation ceremony.
“Mr. Ye, please co this way.” As soon as Ye Shikai entered the company, he was stunned by the sight before him. These receptionists looked like they were hired from a model agency, all seated in a row, irresistibly attractive.
“Lead the way, please.” To be honest, this was Ye Shikai’s first ti here. Since Luo Shiqi had bought this place, it naturally underwent a major renovation. The brand new facilities were very comfortable. A female employee led Ye Shikai into the elevator, swiped a magnetic card, and pressed the button for the top floor.
“Mr. Ye, just go straight ahead to the Chairman’s office.”
“Thank you.”
Knock, knock, knock.
“Co in.”
Upon entering, Ye Shikai was stunned yet again. Luo Shiqi’s office was enormous, even larger than his living room at ho, and at that mont, Luo Shiqi was sitting at her desk, handling docunts.
“Shiqi, your company is quite impressive,” Ye Shikai joked, sitting down on the sofa and taking a bite of fruit from the coffee table.
“And you haven’t been around for the relocation. I couldn’t even reach you on the phone. Now you decide to co and see ?” Luo Shiqi stood up, her tone laced with jealousy as she sauntered over with a swaying waist.
“I went to Yun City to recover from an injury. To aid the healing process, I was cut off from outside communications.”
“Hmph.”
“Co on, Shiqi, still throwing little tantrums, eh?” Seeing Luo Shiqi’s displeasure, Ye Shikai softly comforted her, but before he could react, Luo Shiqi had collapsed onto him, and with an unsteady balance, he was pushed onto the sofa, with Luo Shiqi giving him seductive looks, making Ye Shikai feel quite uncomfortable.
“Shiqi, I have sothing important to discuss with you, could you… get up first?” Ye Shikai reached out to push her away but found his wrists held by her delicate hands, with Luo Shiqi occasionally flashing very coquettish glances, as if she was about to make a move…
“Listen, I’m serious,” Ye Shikai lifted Luo Shiqi and set her down on the sofa.
“Do you know about the recent murder case?” He straightened his clothes and spoke with a serious expression.
“Yes, by my count, that’s the fourth life taken,” Luo Shiqi spoke indifferently, unshaken by the count of lives lost, unfazed by the darkness of the Underworld.
“Can’t you take it a bit more seriously?” Ye Shikai hesitated but decided to be frank, “I’ve been investigating this case recently. The killer called not long ago, saying they’re going to target you next.”
“Target .” Luo Shiqi’s face tensed, her eyes filled with a deadly stare, “Then let them co. I’ve seen bigger storms; if I get scared off by just one person, I might as well retire early.” Luo Shiqi, with a look of disdain, showed no sign of heeding Ye Shikai’s warning.
“Shiqi, the killer is no ordinary person, they are a cultivator and might target soone close to now. Watch yourself more these days, alright?” Ye Shikai continued to urge her, perhaps because the killer was just one person, Luo Shiqi wasn’t taking it very seriously.
“Is that what you ca to tell ?” Luo Shiqi interrupted Ye Shikai coldly.
“Ah… yeah, what else?”
“Then get lost.” Luo Shiqi’s icy tone made it clear, she was angry, perhaps because Ye Shikai felt overshadowed by the killer’s actions, subconsciously believing the killer really would go after Luo Shiqi. Wait, the profile of the victims, they all fit the description of ‘bad people’, aning, if the victims weren’t ‘bad people’, wouldn’t the killer’s cultivated ‘image of righteousness’ collapse completely?
“Shiqi.” Ye Shikai, as if having won the lottery, excitedly grabbed her hand.
“What is it.” Luo Shiqi said impatiently.
“Have you ever done sothing particularly heinous?” As soon as Ye Shikai finished speaking, he suddenly felt a chill, as if… he had said sothing wrong.
Slap.
“Get out.”
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“Why so fierce, I was just trying to give a friendly warning,” Ye Shikai limped out of the office, mumbling complaints.
“What are you laughing at?” At that mont, Ye Shikai heard a chuckle and turned around to see a woman. He recognized her; she was Luo Shiqi’s personal secretary.
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