Chapter 261: "A Man in the Martial World 2" (3) She...

It wasn't until this shocking plot unfolded that everyone began to understand why the female lead "Sisi," played by Li Sishi, had become "gentler" in this sequel.

Because the focus of this sequel is no longer on her and He Nan, but rather on the changes in He Nan and Chen Tianwei's status and situation, the scope of the story will be expanded. Therefore, this sequel will no longer be about the struggle between low-level gangsters, but about the conflict between different gangs.

At the same time, Sisi must also step out of her former "student" identity and start planning for the future—continuing to study is one aspect, and helping He Nan manage the accounts is another.

The former is the love that restrains He Nan from going any deeper into the club, while the latter is the affection that motivates the two of them to work together towards their goal.

He Nan was learning and adapting to everything about being the head of District One, while Si Si was also learning and adapting to everything about being the "gang leader's wife"—although this was not what either of them originally intended, but reality is like that, things don't always go as planned, and they could only take it one step at a time.

He Nan's brothers, including Chen Tianwei and Wen Tianjiu, are also adapting to their new identities and positions. As for Sisi's previous plot points that seemed to always cause trouble for the main characters, in addition to driving the plot forward, they were also subtly outlining her changes.

Unlike the first installment where she bravely endured witnessing a crime scene and later resolutely joined the fight for revenge against Boss D, Sisi has changed in this sequel after becoming the protagonist He Nan's girlfriend. She has become gentler and more like a "sister-in-law".

This gentle warmth, so close yet so far, contrasts sharply with Qiao Qing's cold and mysterious aura. If they were simply two unrelated characters, then it would be no surprise that Li Sishi, who plays the female lead Sisi, is overshadowed by Zheng Shuqiu, who plays the second female lead Qiao Qing, in terms of character design and plot. This makes one want to criticize the chubby producer Huang Zheng for his bias in favoring one while putting down the other.

However, if these two characters are connected by such a dramatic and unusual romantic storyline, then the previous "weakening" of the female protagonist, Sisi, becomes an excellent prelude to this yuri (lesbian) plot.

Li Sishi has always maintained a pure and innocent image since her debut, but her "style" is different from Wen Huihui's girl-next-door school beauty image. Instead, she exudes a particularly noble, elegant, and dignified aristocratic young lady vibe.

After playing the role of Fairy Yunya, her noble aura was further enhanced by a touch of aloof divinity and ethereal beauty. She appeared pure, cold, and untouchable, yet she was so alluring that people wanted to let this celestial fairy from the heavens be touched by the mundane world.

To describe it using a popular term from later generations

It's both innocent and alluring.

In her early years, Zheng Shuqiu was also designed by Huang Zheng to adopt a "pure and seductive" style. However, because her appearance and temperament were delicate and charming, she followed the path of a naive girl who went astray and eventually grew into a bright and beautiful woman.

Li Sishi, on the other hand, always maintained the aloofness of a goddess, fairy, or saint, even when dragged down from her pedestal by a "blasphemer" who coveted her beauty.

Therefore, under the joint design of producer Huang Zheng and director Liu Jixiang, the contrast between the completely bleached Zheng Shuqiu and the still fresh and delicious Li Sishi, two people with similarly stunning looks, became the most impressive and alluring part of the scene.

Moreover, this is not only because of the two people's naturally good looks, but also because of the unexpected yet reasonable plot.

As the camera zoomed in on Qiao Qing's vibrant red lips on the big screen, moving from Si Si's ear to her pink cherry lips, the striking red and pure pink intertwined, as if a fairy who had coveted the goddess had finally succeeded and would soon have her wish fulfilled...

This scene prompted many people to howl and scream in their hearts: This is just too awesome!

If nothing happens

How can we possibly do justice to this divinely inspired plot and these two stunningly beautiful women who are like the darlings of the gods?!

Unfortunately, no matter how much the audience was hoping and anticipating, the door to the luxury suite was kicked open from the outside just as Qiao Qing was helping Sisi to bed.

"Damn!" Many viewers exclaimed their inner "Holy crap!"

Although Chen Tianwei desperately wanted to shove all of He Nan's group, who had come to rescue him (and cheat on him), back behind the door, the plot still proceeded according to normal procedure. After discovering that Qiao Qing, who had been playing men for a fool, had such an "abnormal" hobby and that the target was none other than Sisi, whom they all knew, Chen Tianwei was not only furious but also quite bewildered.

"What else is there to say? I'm already fed up with you stinky men!" Qiao Qing sneered. "However, you guys are quite useful on another level..."

Whether acting as a public facade or a covert pawn, they are all incredibly self-righteous.

She found it incredibly useful and convenient to use such seemingly shrewd and capable but actually stupid and dull creatures for planning.

Concerned for Sisi's safety, He Nan and his group ultimately released Qiao Qing, the femme fatale, in exchange for an antidote to the sleeping potion.

When Sisi woke up and told her what happened, Sisi was also very confused: "I originally thought that at most I would become a hostage she used to threaten you, but I didn't expect her to do this to me..."

Seeing He Nan's sullen face as she used her leather jacket sleeve to wipe the lipstick mark off Sisi's face, Chen Tianwei grinned bitterly and said, "Pretty girl, you're not as miserable as me—I was deceived by her feelings!"

"Alright, there's no point in saying all this now. Let's think about how to 'do things' at the opening ceremony of the new casino in Macau, hosted by Qiao Qing, tomorrow!" He Nan sighed.

"I recently heard that Kuangfei and Qiao Qing are together..."

Chen Tianwei then spoke to He Nan, displaying a gloating expression of wanting to share the unique cuckoldry with others.

The following day, at the opening ceremony of the new casino in Macau, hosted by Qiao Qing, the main characters reunited and even presented two large wreaths at the opening ceremony, claiming that Chen Tianwei had once been Lei Gong's subordinate...

The Taiwanese gang members were naturally unhappy that He Nan and Chen Tianwei, who were suspected of murdering their gang leader Lei Gong, were causing trouble here. They immediately joined forces with Kuang Fei's men and engaged in a fierce firefight with He Nan's group.

Seeing the scene in complete chaos, the security officer in charge of inspecting the new casino immediately gave Qiao Qing a warning, ordering her to deal with the mess, otherwise the new casino would not be allowed to officially open for business.

Seeing the security officials leave with a group of business and political celebrities, He Nan and his group, having finished their sabotage, also hurriedly retreated, only to be intercepted by Qiao Qing and Kuang Fei with their men halfway there.

Seeing that they had intercepted the group and that their side outnumbered the other side, Qiao Qing immediately smiled and signaled his men to surround He Nan and his group, clearly intending to bully the outnumbered.

However, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. With a shout from He Nan's side, a large group of Hong An Society members immediately emerged from all directions, forming an outer encirclement.

"So what? The most important thing is who the gun is pointed at." Qiao Qing forced a smile.

Compared to the gang of thugs surrounding her who had no other means of attack besides knives and fists, Kuang Fei beside her was carrying a gun!

"That's right, the most important thing is to see who the gun is pointed at." As expected, Kuang Fei took out a gun and pressed it against Qiao Qing's temple.

Then, with a nonchalant air, he revealed that he had deliberately gone undercover, saying that no woman would normally be interested in him because of his slovenly appearance, but recently, surprisingly, one woman had come along.

The beauty offered herself up, so he could only "reluctantly accept this favor and, incidentally, go undercover to see what she was up to."

After saying this, Kuangfei immediately ordered his men to bring out Lei Gong's bodyguard, whom Qiao Qing had ordered him to throw into the sea to feed the fish, and to expose the truth that Qiao Qing had assassinated Lei Gong and then framed someone else.

Once this truth came out, the Taiwanese gang members, who were originally thinking about capturing He Nan and Chen Tianwei to avenge their leader, immediately changed their focus and began to seize Qiao Qing, who was pale and bloodless after everything was exposed, intending to take her back to the punishment hall for judgment.

Chen Tianwei, remembering their past relationship, wanted to go up and say a few final words to end Qiao Qing's suffering early. However, Qiao Qing acted faster than him, with blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, clearly indicating that she had taken poison herself.

Those beautiful, unwilling eyes looked past everyone and landed on Sisi, who was covering her mouth with a complicated expression. In the end, a hint of a smile appeared on her face.

In the end, the person she loved was heartbroken for her... perhaps that's enough.

At least this way, Sisi will never forget her again...

In a unique way that no one else could do, she left an indelible mark on Sisi's heart.

As they watched their eyes meet, some more sentimental people felt a sudden lump in their throats.

That shouldn't be the case... They clearly support He Nan and Si Si, so why are they feeling sorry for Qiao Qing and Si Si?

Perhaps it's because unrequited love always strikes at people's hearts unexpectedly, just like when Qiao Qing's true feelings were revealed—unexpected yet perfectly reasonable.

Meanwhile, the ending story continues on the big screen.

After revealing what he had overheard about Shang Sheng and He Nan's conversation in the private room, and thanking He Nan for taking the blame for so long, Kuang Fei, having finally resolved his inner conflict, not only withdrew from the competition for leadership, but also actively called on his subordinates to support He Nan: "From now on, anyone who is dissatisfied with He Nan's management is disobeying me, Kuang Fei! You all better be smart!"

The group walked in a grand procession, and it was as if the grand scene at the end of the first movie was being recreated.

This time, however, Sisi, who had been smiling, fell silent and pouted. Just as she was about to whisper something to He Nan, He Nan, who had already sensed what she was about to say, spoke first: "I know what you want to say. Wait for me a little longer. Shang Sheng just went to Windmill Country to discuss business..."

"Chezai will be back soon for summer vacation, right? You can talk to him about life abroad first, and then make a decision..."

“But you’ve clearly changed your mind…” Sisi said somewhat dissatisfied.

"Isn't it normal to change your mind all the time? Women are fickle, and men are just as fickle. For example, I used to be too lazy to even date, but now I'm thinking about how to get married as soon as possible..." Hearing He Nan's lines, the audience members all chuckled like doting aunts.

"But..." Sisi couldn't finish her sentence because she had been silenced.

"There's no 'but.' If she can kiss you, why can't I? I'm the real one, after all..."

Seeing and hearing this belated display of jealousy, the audience on the first floor couldn't just smile like doting aunts; there were also quite a few whistling and clapping in support.

Great news! The boss and his wife are getting married soon. Congratulations!

Watching the large group of people downstairs excitedly celebrating the ending, Li Sishi, still sitting upstairs, looked speechlessly at Cheng Erjian, who was practically curling up into a ball beside her: That's the downside of this cheap senior brother of hers; he wasn't this shy when filming this scene...

"Filming is work, and this is the present moment. How can you confuse the two?!" Cheng Erjian retorted, his neck stiff and face flushed, as if he were the innocent man being forcibly kissed in the film...

"See, now you know why we don't want to take him to nightclubs, right? What a buzzkill!" Chen Shaozhen, who was playing Chen Tianwei, saw his expression and immediately curled his lip in disgust, saying pointedly, "He has all these qualities, yet he still doesn't have a girlfriend. Isn't it because he never knows how to seize opportunities!"