The night was as dark as ink, and the surface of Victoria Harbour was rippling with fine waves. Moonlight shone on the sparkling water, as if draping this bustling city in a mysterious and tranquil veil.
A gentle night breeze swept by, carrying a hint of coolness, yet also bringing a moment of tranquility, as if even time itself had slowed down.
At this moment, Wenxi stood alone by Victoria Harbour, wearing a long trench coat, her hands in her pockets, gazing into the distance with a deep look, as if searching for some answer, or perhaps reminiscing about those carefree days of the past.
She felt a mix of emotions, anticipating the upcoming meeting yet also harboring a sliver of hope that she wouldn't face it.
Her best friend, with whom she had spent countless days and nights and shared countless secrets, has now become the biggest uncertainty in her heart.
When Miss Shen asked to meet with her tonight, Wenxi already had a pretty good idea of what was going on. That tacit understanding and rapport was something that could be felt between two best friends of many years without needing to say a word.
She knew that Miss Shen might have already discovered something, and this meeting would be a crucial turning point in their relationship.
In the night, the lights of Victoria Harbour shone brightly, but they also reflected the subtle sadness in Wenxi's eyes.
She knew that once Shen Biyao's suspicions came true, their friendship would be irreversible.
But she still chose to come here, not for any other reason than to test that last hope in her heart—that Shen Biyao would remember their past relationship and not push her into an abyss of no return.
Just then, a series of chaotic footsteps broke the silence of the night.
Wen Xi turned her head slightly, her gaze piercing through the night, and saw a group of suspicious-looking figures approaching her.
Their clothing and demeanor revealed an unusual quality that did not belong to this land.
This is a group of illegal immigrants from a distant country. Their eyes gleam with greed and evil, as if they intend to target Wenxi for tonight.
Wen Xi sneered inwardly; she had long anticipated this turn of events.
But she showed no sign of panic; instead, she stood calmly in place, quietly observing everything.
She knew that this was just a scheme set up by Miss Shen to test her resolve, and she wanted to see just how far Miss Shen could go.
The foreigners drew closer, their eyes filled with desire for Wenxi's body and greed for money.
They probably thought that in this quiet night, they could easily get everything they wanted.
However, they were wrong. Wen Xi was not a lamb to be slaughtered; she had her own plans and arrangements.
Just as the foreigners were about to make their move, a black Mercedes slowly drove into view.
This car is unique, not only because it has both Hong Kong and mainland license plates, but also because it exudes an extraordinary aura.
The car's lines are sleek, and its paint reflects a faint glow in the night, like a beast poised to pounce.
The car door opened, and a middle-aged man slowly stepped out.
He was tall and straight, with a calm face and an undeniable air of authority in his eyes.
He glanced around at the foreigners, and with just one look, the air around him seemed to freeze.
Immediately afterwards, a large number of soldiers surged in from all directions. They were dressed in camouflage uniforms, carrying rifles and fully armed, and surrounded the foreigners.
Upon seeing this, the foreigners turned pale with fright, dropped their weapons, and scattered in all directions.
They had never seen such a scene before, much less expected to encounter such a powerful opponent here.
Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man smiled faintly, as if everything was under his control.
He turned and walked towards Wenxi, his steps steady and powerful.
He stopped a few steps away from Wenxi, bowed respectfully, and said softly, "Miss Wen, please get in the car. We have made arrangements to take you to the border crossing and then to the mainland."
Wen Xi turned around and her eyes met those of the middle-aged man.
She nodded slightly, walked to the Mercedes, and got into the passenger seat.
The middle-aged man closed the car door, walked around to the driver's seat, sat down, and started the car. The Mercedes slowly drove away from Victoria Harbour, heading towards an unknown distance.
Sitting in the car, Wenxi looked out the window at the receding night view, feeling a mix of emotions.
She recalled every moment with Miss Shen, the happy times they had shared, and the moment Miss Shen betrayed her. She couldn't understand why her once inseparable best friend had become like this.
Is it really the allure of power that makes everything so vulnerable?
Wenxi gently shook her head, trying to put those troubling thoughts behind her.
She knew that the past could not be changed, but the future was waiting for her to write.
This incident has also demonstrated that even best friends can be betrayed; there is nothing that cannot be betrayed.
Who wouldn't be willing to betray others for personal gain?
Of course, I've been living in mainland China for a long time.
As Wen Xi sat in the back seat of the Mercedes-Benz, her mind gradually calmed down as the vehicle smoothly drove through the night.
However, this calm is not a compromise with the past, but a resolute commitment to the actions to be taken.
She gently picked up her phone; the screen flickered faintly in the darkness, illuminating her firm and sharp eyes.
She dialed a number with practiced ease, and a deep, powerful voice quickly came from the other end: "Hello, is this Wen Xi?"
"Lida, it's me." Wen Xi's voice was calm and clear, like a ray of light in the night, piercing through all the darkness and fog.
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