Chapter 89 Begging for Mercy

The two walked out of the restaurant side by side, a cool breeze blowing in from the doorway.

When they reached the crossroads where they were to part ways, Pei Lian stopped. He didn't speak immediately, but instead slightly bent his knees and lowered his body little by little.

Until his gaze met Ruan Yi's, his exceptionally beautiful eyes were able to reflect her face without any obstruction.

The man's fingertips were slightly cool as he gently rubbed her hair, his touch so soft as if he were afraid of hurting her, barely even moving a strand of her hair.

When he withdrew his hand, Ruan Yi's hairstyle was still neat and tidy, without a single stray hair.

Ruan Yi was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously raised her hand to press her hair.

Has this person practiced touching heads before?

Despite being an intimate gesture, it didn't feel offensive at all; the sense of proportion was just right, neither greasy nor distant.

"Be careful on the road." He straightened up, his voice still carrying a hint of a smile.

Ruan Yi nodded, waved to him, and watched his back as he turned away, unable to help but sigh in her heart.

Her sense of propriety is so good that it makes people feel comfortable around her.

Unfortunately, she really has no interest in dating right now. After being thoroughly tested by the two Fu brothers, the thought of romantic relationships gives her a headache.

Of course, it's a different story if I meet someone I truly fall for, but at least for the person in front of me...

She felt only pure gratitude and goodwill towards her friend.

The girl turned and walked in the direction she wanted to go, the faint warmth of his fingertips still lingering on the top of her hair.

After saying goodbye to Pei Lian, Ruan Yi did not return to the company, but instead walked towards a car parked by the roadside.

As she opened the car door and got in, she was already planning what to do next.

It's certain she'll go to the Anderson family to apologize to Seren, but she needs to be fully prepared first.

We need to find a reliable security company and select a few top-notch mercenary-level bodyguards—the kind who are experienced and legally armed.

Just to be on the safe side, we should prepare some antidotes that we might need in advance. After all, we learned from Fu Jingchen that we can't just rush over to the other party if they are a psychopath.

Otherwise, it's like giving someone a freebie.

As her gaze fell upon the flowing street scene outside the window, Ruan Yi already had a new plan in mind.

This matter must be kept secret from everyone, otherwise they will definitely stop us from going.

Some knots can only be untied by oneself to bring peace of mind.

The afternoon sun slanted into the top-floor office. Fu Jingchen finished processing a document, glanced around the doorway, and didn't see Ruan Yi.

The lunch break had long ended, and she remained silent and nowhere to be seen.

Fu Jingchen frowned, a strong sense of unease rising in his heart. He pressed the intercom and asked Assistant Li.

"Where's Xiaoyi? Have you seen her? Where did she go?"

Three questions came out in a string without any pause.

Assistant Li's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Fu, Assistant Ruan said she went to discuss a small collaboration."

Fu Jingchen narrowed his eyes, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny.

What small collaborations does she have on hand?

As soon as he finished speaking, the man casually listed all of Ruan Yi's recent tasks and schedule, from contracts to be processed to scheduled meetings.

She even remembered a small project that needed to be followed up next week clearly and meticulously, making her seem more like a professional assistant than Ruan Yi.

Assistant Li listened to the phone, completely bewildered.

The boss has such a packed schedule that he knows everything about Assistant Ruan's trivial work arrangements.

As his special assistant, he might not even remember these details when assigning some tasks to Ruan Yi.

"Well... I don't know." Assistant Li came to his senses and quickly replied apologetically.

Fu Jingchen didn't say anything more, and after hanging up the phone, the coldness in his eyes deepened.

"They're so disobedient."

"Does he really think he's a cat with nine lives, able to wander around aimlessly?"

The man grabbed his coat, got up, and walked out, his movements swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Outside the office, Assistant Li was completely dumbfounded as he watched his boss hurriedly leave.

He desperately wanted to shout, "Don't go! There's a meeting this afternoon! All he ever does is complain!"

Even Assistant Ruan doesn't want to talk to you!

A private club owned by the Anderson family.

The enormous building is hidden behind a lush green plant. When the European-style doors are pushed open, the extravagant crystal chandelier dazzles the eyes, and the magnificence is extravagantly exaggerated.

Ruan Yi stood at the doorway, took a deep breath, and lowered her head to straighten her skirt.

Although she had long since given up on the seduction tactic, she still dressed up nicely.

After all, even if you're unlucky enough to be unfaithful to a pretty person, they might be less hostile because they're pleasing to the eye.

She was ready to fawn over someone who would turn up their nose in the cold shoulder.

Before entering, Ruan Yi glanced back at the bodyguards who were following not far away, pretending not to know them.

He lowered his voice and repeated the instruction, "Remember, if there's any noise inside, rush in immediately. Only as a last resort..."

Ruan Yi paused, her eyes turning fierce, and made a throat-cutting gesture. She had already discussed it with her bodyguards beforehand.

Ruan Yi even considered that if something really happened, they would shoot Serren in the groin! Anyway, that place should be pretty much useless by now, so a few more shots wouldn't make a difference.

But out of humanitarian considerations, she abandoned the evil idea, mainly because the compensation would be huge and she was reluctant to pay the money.

The older men nodded expressionlessly, though their lips twitched slightly.

Ruan Yi nodded in satisfaction, straightened her back, and walked into the club with her head held high, as if she were ready to go to battle.

Led by a waiter, we walked deeper into the club, through a long corridor covered with thick carpets, and finally stopped in front of a champagne-colored door.

The moment the door was pushed open, a refreshing fragrance wafted out, familiar yet strange.

It was definitely not the strong cologne scent that Seren usually wore; she was overwhelmed by Seren's overpowering perfume last time.

At this moment, the aroma is light and has a hint of lemon, which makes people feel inexplicably at ease.

Ruan Yi composed herself and walked into the room, her gaze immediately drawn to the person on the sofa.

The man sat with his legs spread wide, his posture somewhat nonchalant, his hands casually resting on the armrests of the sofa.

His dazzling blond hair gleamed under the overhead light, but what was most eye-catching was the mask he wore. It was made of metal, but the surface of the mask was covered with diamonds, which sparkled in the light and completely covered his face.

However, the high, straight nose bridge suggests that the person must have excellent facial features underneath, which is a plus for the mask; it makes the person look better than if they were to show their face.

Although the mask concealed her expression, Ruan Yineng could clearly feel a burning gaze falling on her from behind the mask.

But he seemed very restrained, without the slightest ripple, showing neither contemptuous scrutiny nor the slightest anger.

This reaction left her somewhat bewildered, unsure of what was happening.

Logically speaking, after she kicked Seren like that, even if he didn't rush up and kick her back, he should at least have said something sarcastic.

Seeing that the other party had no reaction, she suddenly realized that they were probably waiting for her to beg for mercy.

Ruan Yi took a deep breath, steeled her resolve, and ran to the man's side, bending down to meet him.

When he opened his mouth, his voice instantly became soft and sweet, with a deliberate fawning tone, like a eunuch begging for a reward.

“Mr. Seren, I’m here to apologize to you.”

"What happened last time was my fault. I shouldn't have been so impulsive as to kick your... uh, baby."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at the masked man, her tone becoming even more obsequious.

"Please don't hold it against me, my dear... are you alright?"

In fact, as soon as he opened his mouth, she could clearly feel that the man's muscles seemed to stiffen, and even his originally relaxed sitting posture became tense.

He froze on the sofa, as if frozen in time.

Ruan was surprised that the other party had not yet responded.

What does it mean to discard someone even if you don't like them?

She doesn't fall for flattery... Does that mean I really have to force her to use seduction?

Ruan Yi stole a glance at the eyes under the mask and felt that the person's emotions were still relatively stable.

Then he thought about the few guys squatting at the door, carrying five or six guns, and there was no one else in the room. He gritted his teeth and decided to go all out.

She plopped down next to Seren, her reckless manner a little clumsy. She leaned slightly against the man's shoulder, drawing out her words in a soft tone.

“Mr. Seren, business conflicts are not a big deal. NovaVoy is willing to make concessions in future business projects and will not continue to retaliate. We apologize to you for the impulsiveness of Mr. Fu and me last time. What do you think?”

As she spoke, she looked up intently, observing the other person's reaction, while her heart pounded with anxiety.

If this trick doesn't work, she'll really be out of options.

Seeing that the other party still didn't react, she wondered why her charm had completely vanished. Was seduction the only option left...?

Ruan Yi gritted her teeth and, in a spoiled manner, pressed herself against his neck, so close that her cheek was almost touching his collar, thinking of giving him a little treat.

"Mr. Seren, whatever your opinion, please talk to me first..."

What the girl didn't know was that the person on the sofa had already reacted.

However, the one who reacted was my darling.