Fu Xiao squinted and silently watched the black jeep slowly drive away from the airport. It seemed she really had gotten into the wrong car.

He had initially thought she recognized him and was deliberately trying to seduce him, but it seems he was mistaken.

However… he sniffed hard. Why did this lingering scent feel so familiar?

Not only the scent, but even her voice had a strange familiarity. Could it be that they had actually met before?

Just as he was wondering what was going on, the car door opened again, and this time the person who got in was none other than Xing Chu, who had just returned from his trip.

"Brother Xiao, what's wrong?" As soon as she got into the car, she saw Fu Xiao lost in thought and quickly waved in front of him.

She's only been gone for two or three days. Could something have happened during that time?

"I'm fine." After regaining his composure, Fu Xiao gently took her hand, his voice gentle, "How have you been these past few days?"

After Xingchu got together with him, she was often absent-minded. A few days ago, she suddenly said that she wanted to go out for a few days to relax, and he agreed.

Today I'm here to pick her up and take her home. Hopefully, after these few days of relaxation, she'll feel better.

“I’m feeling much better now. I’ve found that going for a walk when I’m feeling down really helps. Brother Xiao, let’s go back now.”

On the other side.

Xu Nuo followed Xie Xun back to the Shenxing Alliance's stronghold in Country C, which was a villa located in a remote mountain village.

There are many wealthy families around, so this villa, which covers nearly a thousand square meters, is not particularly conspicuous.

Xu Nuo's room was the second to last room on the second floor, right next to Ji Fuying's room.

After quickly putting her luggage away, she went downstairs. On the sofa downstairs, besides Xie Xun and Bei Dou, there were several other members of the Shenxing Alliance chatting together.

"Still no clues?" Beidou asked, his face grim, his eyes filled with a palpable sense of menace.

Xie Xun shook his head and said, "Ji Lan is too cunning. Every time she leaks even the slightest bit of information, she immediately moves her base."

“Our boss is starting to get anxious. If we don’t handle this well, she might come in person.” Xu Nuo, who was sitting between them, explained Ji Fuying’s urgency.

“The other party’s influence is very widespread and has been entrenched for more than 20 years. Even if we find out, we may not be able to take them down.”

This was a result Xie Xun had considered for a long time, but it was his boss's business, and no matter how difficult it was, he would do his best to do it.

Xu Nuo crossed her legs and leaned back on the sofa. "Perhaps we don't have much time left. In my opinion, the boss will come in person in three days at most."

"Let's give it our all these next few days and not let her handle everything on her own all the time." After saying this, Beidou went out again.

That evening, Xu Nuo and a girl from the Shenxing Alliance went to a nightclub in Country C.

Xu Nuo patted Lin Nuan's hand and whispered in her ear, "Act according to the situation later. The most important thing is to protect yourself, understand?"

Lin Nuan nodded in response, "Sister Nuo, Fu Xiao is not an easy person to deal with. If all else fails, we can find another target."

"Not easy to deal with?" Xu Nuo recalled how he had beaten the other person so badly that the other person couldn't fight back. Wasn't the other person easy to deal with?

Could it be because he was injured at that time?

"You haven't been in Country C for long, so you don't know him very well. That person can be described as both wicked and ruthless. It's best not to offend him if you can avoid it."

Xu Nuo pursed her lips and looked at the glitz and glamour of the nightclub. She had already offended him even if she didn't want to. Besides, for the sake of her boss, even if he was a venomous snake, she was determined to provoke him.

"Take care of yourself. If anything seems wrong, run away first and don't worry about me."

"Okay, I'll definitely be the first one out."

She had witnessed Sister Nuo's skills firsthand; if she wanted to run, there were very few people who could catch her, so she definitely wouldn't stay behind to hold her back.

Seeing Lin Nuan agree so readily, Xu Nuo was momentarily at a loss for whether to laugh or cry. "Let's go in."

The dazzling lights and deafening music made the two of them feel a little uncomfortable, but they still endured the discomfort and searched for their target for the night.

They quickly found the person they were looking for in the very center, and coincidentally, Fu Xiao hadn't arrived yet.

Perhaps they could glean some useful information from his subordinates, Xu Nuo said, pulling Lin Nuo straight toward the central booth.

Just then, a man stood up, and Xu Nuo walked past him. Their shoulders bumped, and the wine in Xu Nuo's glass spilled all over the man.

"Brother, I'm sorry, are you alright?" She pulled out a tissue to wipe the man's body, but suddenly, a hand stopped her.

"It's you again. You seduced me last time, and this time you're seducing me. You're not picky at all."

Without even looking, Xu Nuo knew who had grabbed her hand. What a small world! She had wanted to get some information out of him while he was away, but she didn't expect him to come so quickly.

"Sir, what are you saying? Do we know each other?" She blinked blankly, as if she really didn't know Fu Xiao.

Fu Xiao chuckled and leaned close to her ear, "Don't waste your time, I already have a girlfriend."

If he hadn't already been with Xing Chu, he might have actually been interested in her. After all, women as bright, radiant, and bold as her are rare.

"I think you've misunderstood. I don't have those kinds of feelings for you. Even if I were to like someone, I'd like you... the person next to me."

The slender finger pointed at Fu Xu, who was standing there stunned. Fu Xiao smiled coldly. Why did he want to break that finger so badly?

Upon receiving his gloomy gaze, Xu Nuo withdrew her hand with a fawning smile. What was he going to do? What did that murderous look mean?

"Woman, what exactly do you want by getting close to me again and again?"

"Didn't I say it was for the sake of the person next to you?"

She raised an eyebrow at Fu Xu. He was the one driving at the airport that day. If she didn't frame him, who else would she frame?

A sharp gaze instantly fell on Fu Xu, making him feel an urge to flee.

He swore he didn't know the woman, but would his boss believe him?

No need to ask anymore; you can tell from the boss's "enthusiastic" gaze that he absolutely doesn't believe it, so his explanation is meaningless.

Fu Xu simply stepped back a few steps to make room, and Lin Nuan followed suit, taking a few steps back with him.

She tried to explain that Fu Xiao was not someone to be trifled with, but Sister Nuo just wouldn't believe her. Now she's been caught red-handed. How is she going to explain this to make it look good?

"Woman, you are testing my limits. I'll say it again: don't have any more thoughts about me, and you're never allowed to appear in my life again."

"I've never seen such an overbearing person. Everyone goes their own way. Does this nightclub belong to your family?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Xu immediately stepped forward and said, "It's true that he owns this nightclub."

"..." Xu Nuo chuckled obsequiously, "Heh, what a coincidence!"