Chapter 95 You're Not My Husband?! (6) "Fu Li woke up..."
At eight o'clock in the morning, Luo Ran walked into the gallery. The automatic door opened and closed, and the person who had been hiding in the shadows had been waiting for a long time.
Several burly men suddenly poured out of a dark-colored van parked at the edge of the green belt. The leader raised his hand and gestured, and the group rushed into the gallery. However, after searching the entire place, they couldn't find a single person, as if the man who had just gone in was just an illusion.
Where are they?!
An unassuming SUV slowly drove out of the underground parking lot, passing a minivan parked next to the green belt.
The driver wore a baseball cap and a mask, completely obscuring his face. Behind his sunglasses, his dark eyes glanced briefly at the anxious and puzzled man by the edge of the green belt, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
A deep, resonant male voice came through the earphones: "Are you out yet?"
"Hmm. They haven't discovered it yet."
"You have half an hour to get to the airport before they realize what's happening. Fortunately, the Luo family ran into trouble recently, and all of Luo Ze's men were sent to investigate internal matters, which is why the plan is going so smoothly. But it's best not to stay in the country for now. Go abroad and lay low for a while."
"I know," she said casually, but her eyes behind her sunglasses involuntarily drifted to the pendant hanging in front of her, which featured a photograph of a handsome young man smiling sweetly at the camera. A look of reluctance and longing flickered in her eyes.
Before entering the gallery, he had already broken the SIM card from his phone. To avoid Fu Li being targeted by the Luo family, he probably wouldn't be able to contact them for a long time to come.
Although reluctant and unwilling to separate from their lover, as He Neng said, this is the best solution at present.
The green light ahead turned on, and Luo Ran stepped on the gas, heading towards the unknown future.
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When Fu Li woke up, she found that she could no longer find Luo Ran.
First, he noticed something amiss when he couldn't reach her by phone. When he went to the gallery, he was surprised to find that it had been vandalized and all of Luo Ran's paintings had been taken away.
The group of burly men in black were clearly sent by a powerful family. After vandalizing the gallery, they compensated for all the damages but forced the owner to review the security footage. Once they confirmed that Luo Ran had immediately gone down to the basement via the emergency exit upon entering the gallery, the group understood what was happening and left, cursing under their breath.
The gallery owner was one of the few people who knew Luo Ran's real name and knew a little about the situation, but because Luo Ran had given prior notice, he could only reluctantly tell the young man that Luo Ran had not come that morning and he did not know where the other party had gone.
In short, Luo Ran begged him not to involve Fu Li in this matter; that was all the boss could do.
Upon hearing this, Beta's expression immediately turned grim. Her anxiety and worry were palpable.
Worried that Luo Ran might get into trouble on her own, he first contacted the police station and then called all the hospitals in the city to inquire if they had encountered an injured Alpha. He then wandered around the neighborhood near his home and the gallery, hoping to find out some information about his lover.
However, the shop owner on the corner of the gallery told him some alarming news: there seemed to have been a car accident nearby that morning, but he didn't know the specifics.
Upon hearing the news, Beta's face turned deathly pale. Her hands even began to tremble. The person she feared most was her boyfriend, who had been in a car accident.
The news from the police station and the hospital was both disappointing and a relief; they had not received any related reports or injured persons, and told him to search the vicinity first.
But a day passed, and Luo Ran was still nowhere to be found.
The young man panicked completely and went to the police station to report him missing. The police officers felt sorry for the Beta in front of them, whose hands and feet were trembling, whose eyes were filled with tears, and whose whole body exuded helplessness. They comforted him and told him not to think too much and to go home and wait for news.
And so, Fu Li returned to their two-story house empty-handed. He yawned as soon as he entered.
She casually asked the system in her mind, "Has the male lead really gone back?"
The system's reply quickly came to his mind: "[Yes. Based on the current situation, the male protagonist suffered mild amnesia after being hit by a car, and was fortunately discovered by the Luo family and taken back. In just six months, you will be able to go to the Luo family to acknowledge your relatives and complete the storyline.]"
Fu Li shrugged, a hint of regret in her eyes, and said, "It's a pity that I can never live that kind of life again where I don't have to do anything or worry about anything."
The system drew a white eye in his mind with dots of light: [Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. If you dare go to the Luo family ahead of time, believe me, I'll take you to the next small world right now and make all your efforts in this world go to waste!]
The system threatened.
Fu Li pursed her lips, feeling quite regretful.
While the two were having a “friendly exchange,” they were unaware that the plot had already deviated from the beginning and was heading in an unpredictable direction.
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Six months later.
Luo Ran remains missing and has been listed as a missing person by the police.
For the past six months, Fu Li has been traveling and working various jobs as instructed by the system. According to the plot, he will see his boyfriend, who has become the heir of the Luo family, somewhere and discover that the other party has lost his memory and forgotten about him, thus starting the second half of the story as a cannon fodder character in a dark romance.
Two weeks ago, Fu Li arrived in the capital. She first worked in a small restaurant for a week, and then was recommended by the boss to work as a lobby waitress in a large hotel.
Because of his diligence, gentle and handsome appearance, and his passionate story of searching for a lover, his colleagues all liked this Beta youth who was full of enthusiasm for love.
Fu Li herself really wanted to complain about this—"Knowing that the whole plot takes place in the capital, why didn't I just come here and bump into the male lead from the beginning? Why did I have to work all over the country in between?!"
The system replied calmly: "Because the plot involves you spending six months searching for the male lead, working temporarily in one place. After six months, once the male and female leads' relationship has progressed, you'll appear to help them, making the most of the last bit of his 'dark moonlight' charm. This also aligns with the original intention of the labor camp."
Fu Li: "..."
Just as he was about to retort, the manager's voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Fu Li, there will be a banquet in the main hall tonight. Your Group A will be in charge. Please respond."
The young man's crisp, loud voice immediately came through the walkie-talkie: "No problem, manager!"
After hearing his story, the manager felt even more pity for this diligent and hardworking young man, and always took good care of him. So he gave him some advice: "Several important people will be at the banquet tonight. Do your best. If there's even a one in ten thousand chance of winning their favor, it will help you when you're looking for people."
The young man replied happily, "Yes!"
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By the floor-to-ceiling window, the reddish afterglow of the setting sun spills out, but winter sunsets are never very warm.
Inside a towering skyscraper, at the very center is the office of the president and chairman. A young Alpha has cold, sculpted eyes, and his thin, blade-like lips are slightly pursed. The light and shadow accentuate his sharp, chiseled features.
A knock sounded at the door. With a crisp, cool "Come in," Beta, dressed in a suit and with impeccable posture, opened the door and reminded the people in the office, "Mr. Luo, the banquet is almost here. This gathering was personally invited by Mr. Liu, and you've already agreed to attend. Shall we leave now?"
Luo Ze frowned slightly, finally remembering that he had such a schedule.
He tidied up the documents on the table, handed them to the assistant who came in, and asked one more question: "Did you say who will be going this time?"
The assistant readily took over and very professionally announced the guests: "Mr. He from Jinghe and Manager Li from Lizhe Technology will be attending. Including Mr. Liu, they are all companies that have helped our Luoshi Technology return to the domestic market."
Luo Ze nodded after hearing this: "We should definitely go and give them face."
He took the coat hanging on the rack by the door and put it on, then ordered in a cool voice, "Have Lin Xi prepare the car."
An hour later, a white Bentley pulled up in front of the Royal Hotel. Loze got out of the car, and a burly bodyguard emerged from the other door.
The latter asked in a low voice, "Mr. Luo, would you like me to go in with you?"
Luo Ze thought for a moment, then shook his head: "No need. You can stay in the car and wait."
The bodyguard acknowledged and retreated.
Afterwards, Luo Ze and his assistant entered the hotel.
Inside the banquet hall, two tables were joined together, and executives from several important companies were already present. Upon seeing Luo Ze arrive, they immediately rose to greet him, exchanging polite, flattering remarks. Amidst the clinking of glasses and cheerful conversation, all the probing and calculations were kept to themselves.
After several rounds of drinks, the banquet hall door suddenly opened, and a beautiful woman walked in. She wore a deep V-neck red dress, had a wasp waist and a shapely bottom, and her large, bright eyes were alluring. She walked gracefully in high heels.
Manager Li from Li Ze stood up, a smile on his face, and introduced, "This is Miss Li, currently a hot commodity in the entertainment industry, recently voted the most desirable Omega to marry this year. You all should know her, right?"
Luo Ze thought that only those present had come. Suddenly, a female Omega appeared halfway there, and he wondered what she was doing there.
As Manager Li spoke, he gave the woman a look, and she immediately understood. She picked up a glass of red wine, walked up to Luo Ze, and smiled sweetly: "President Luo, I've always heard people mention you before. It's rare to meet you in person; you truly are a talented man."
Those around them, seeing this, quickly understood what was going on. The Luo family had always been one of the top wealthy families in Country C, with unparalleled power and influence. They controlled 90% of the country's inhibitors. After taking over the family business as heir, Luo Ze had been busy expanding overseas. In the past two years, however, he suddenly decided to refocus on the domestic market. If things went as expected, several blockbuster announcements in the biotechnology field were likely to follow. Therefore, although he was the youngest, he was the object of everyone's desire to curry favor.
This old Li, in order to curry favor with the Luo family, actually wanted to give Luo Ze an Omega. How shameless of him!
Although he thought this way, he remained outwardly calm and continued to praise the woman who had just entered.
Luo Ze immediately understood the other party's intention.
His handsome brows furrowed slightly. Fortunately, the Omega only struck up a conversation with him briefly, and seeing that he wasn't very interested, she didn't keep trying to win him over. Instead, she swayed her hips and sat down next to Manager Li.
The group chatted for a while longer. A few minutes later, the new female Omega stood up and began toasting everyone. Finally, she took the glass of wine that Luo Ze had refused to drink and walked up to him.
She raised her delicate, jade-like hand: "President Luo, I'd like to propose a toast to you."
Her voice was soft and alluring, like a hook.
Luo Ze finally felt a bit impatient. He had clearly expressed his refusal, yet the other party still wanted to cling to him.
With just a glance, the assistant understood his boss's meaning. He picked up his glass, stepped forward, clinked it with the woman's, and said with a smile, "Ms. Li, our CEO Luo has already had a lot to drink today and it's inconvenient for him to drink with you. I'll drink this one for him."
He then downed the drink in one gulp.
Unexpectedly, the other party showed no respect whatsoever, deliberately moving closer to Luo Ze, blinking her pretty eyes, and said coquettishly, "Mr. Luo, look, your assistant has already drunk some. It's just one more drink. Can't you have it?"
The assistant was about to say something when he was pulled away by the other important figures. Clearly, they didn't want him to ruin things.
Luo Zejun's eyes were deep and focused, his dark pupils reflecting the woman's sweet smile, but he felt only irritation in his heart.
But she had already toasted with everyone else, and the executives present had all drunk their drinks. It would be impolite for her to refuse now.
He usually ignored those who tried to climb the social ladder but lacked self-awareness. But to save face for the person who brought them, Luo Ze suppressed his disgust, accepted the wine glass, and took a small sip.
His voice was deep and indifferent: "Is it ready?"
But a fleeting, secret joy flashed in the woman's eyes.
The author's note: The wine was drugged (i.e., the answer).
Since this is a slice-of-life story, the next chapter will feature the older brother taking over. Please don't disturb if you mind.
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