Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Have you ever thought that your boyfriend also has a last name...
The news of the early dinner was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing a small discussion in the dormitory.
Anyone would be overwhelmed when the time was shortened from half a month to less than a week.
The four people began to search in batches to improve work efficiency.
They removed all the data on women, omegas and betas, and focused on recording the alpha data of men around 20 years old.
The four of them were writing furiously. Pei Shuyu looked up while recording and felt as if he was preparing for an exam.
Yu Zicen went to bed early. Worried about disturbing the children's sleep, the four of them turned on small desk lamps.
Four dim lights, the sound of brush strokes, and occasionally a few people discussing information on their phones.
Pei Shuyu was looking at the map for the charity dinner when his phone on the table suddenly vibrated slightly. He picked it up. It was a private message from Fu Zhouxing.
[Fu Zhouxing: Although there are some things I shouldn't say, I treat you as a friend. How well do you know your boyfriend?]
[Pei Shuyu: Why are you asking this suddenly? ]
Fu Zhouxing: One must be cautious of others, so I'll just ask.
Pei Shuyu glanced in Fu Zhouxing's direction and started typing.
Pei Shuyu: He's just an ordinary college student.
Fu Zhouxing: Are you so sure he's just an "ordinary" college student? Why do you trust him so much? How long have you known him?
These three consecutive questions were like torturing a prisoner. Pei Shuyu still felt that Fu Zhouxing was overthinking it.
The two of them chatted back and forth, and Yu Wei and Xiao Qingyang could no longer hold on and fell asleep on the table.
Fu Zhouxing pondered the news. Pei Shuyu had experienced his friend's previous experience, so hadn't he learned his lesson? Even though he and Lu He'an had only known each other for a short time, he simply trusted Lu He'an from the bottom of his heart. What was going on?
Pei Shuyu didn't rush to reply to Fu Zhouxing's message. He stood up, covered Yu Wei and Xiao Qingyang with a blanket, and turned off the small desk lamp. After returning to his seat, he clicked on the screen.
During this period, Fu Zhouxing sent another message. This time, it was not about asking Lu Hean, but was related to the task.
Fu Zhouxing: How much do you know about Chairman Lu's eldest son?
[Pei Shuyu: A mole, alpha, male.]
The chat box was silent for a long time.
On the other end of the phone, Fu Zhouxing fell into a long silence as he read the seven characters, "a mole, alpha, male," and two punctuation marks, sent by Pei Shuyu. He pinched his brows, almost imagining Pei Shuyu's blunt expression, "That's all I know, and why is this mission objective so abstract?"
His fingertips hovered over the screen for a moment, and he finally deleted the sentence "Have you ever thought that your boyfriend's last name is also Lu?"
There were some things he shouldn't have broken. Besides, he had a lot of things on his plate right now, and he didn't want to get too deeply involved in the Lu family's mess.
Fu Zhouxing: ...Alright. Go to bed early. You'll be busy tomorrow.
Then he turned off the screen, threw his phone aside, and lay down on the table.
Let others worry about their own love affairs.
The next day, the four-member team made detailed plans for the mission.
The position of security guard fell to Yu Wei, who was mainly responsible for external support and control of emergency escape routes. He needed to memorize all exit routes of the venue, deal with emergencies flexibly, and ensure the safe evacuation of the target and himself.
Pei Shuyu still acted as a waiter as originally discussed, using his identity to get close to the guests, especially the mysterious "eldest son of the Lu family", to observe them closely and provide protection when necessary.
Fu Zhouxing disguised himself as an invited guest, blending in with the crowd to gather information from another perspective and cooperating with Pei Shuyu. Xiao Qingyang, disguised as a woman, served as Fu Zhouxing's "female companion," concealing his identity while also using his gender advantage to lower others' guard and eavesdrop on gossip that might be difficult to obtain.
They worked through several scenarios until everyone was familiar with their responsibilities and the potential changes.
Finally, the much-anticipated charity dinner night arrived.
The banquet hall was located beneath the dome of the alliance's top-tier hotel. A massive crystal chandelier shone like a cascading starry sky, illuminating the entire space with an air of luxury and extravagance.
The mirror-like floor reflects the elegant figures in their clothes, and the air is filled with the aroma of high-end champagne, the blended scent of precious perfumes, and the melodious classical music played by a live band.
The male and female guests, dressed in gorgeous formal dresses, held wine glasses, chatted and laughed in low voices, and behaved elegantly. Every detail showed the luxury and style of the upper class.
In order to increase the fun and protect the privacy of some guests, the dinner was held in the form of a masquerade ball.
At the entrance, each guest was given an exquisitely crafted half-face mask, some adorned with ornate feathers, some inlaid with diamonds, and some in subtle velvet. These masks concealed the eyes and eyebrows, revealing only the lower half of the face and meticulously embellished lips, adding a touch of mystery and ambiguity.
Pei Shuyu had sneaked into the kitchen early, dressed in a neatly tailored waiter's uniform and a simple, pure white half-face mask. Carrying a tray overflowing with champagne, he moved nimbly among the bustling crowd. He was searching for a target that matched the vague characteristics of "a mole, an alpha, and a male," while also having to pay close attention to his surroundings. His nerves were on edge, and he didn't dare relax for a moment.
There was a commotion at the door, and Pei Shuyu looked in the direction of the sound.
Fu Zhouxing was wearing a high-end suit and a dark blue velvet mask, which made his jawline look even more severe.
He walked slowly into the venue with his "female companion" Xiao Qingyang, who was wearing a loose evening gown and a feather mask decorated with tiny crystals. Although he looked a little stiff, no one stared at him closely.
Everyone's eyes were on Fu Zhouxing. When they saw this "female companion" with a slightly larger frame, they would at most complain in a low voice, saying that the young master of the Fu family had really strong tastes.
Fu Zhouxing was already well-versed in this kind of situation. They were chatting with several guests who looked quite prestigious. Yu Wei, standing at the door, saw them and said enviously, "He is indeed a real young master..."
Xiao Qingyang also echoed: "That's not..."
The sound of the two people making fun of each other continued to come from the headset. Pei Shuyu walked to a corner, pressed the headset, and asked: "Is there anything going on outside?"
Yu Wei's voice came through the tiny headset, reporting the situation at each entrance and exit: "Everything is normal outside, the escape route is clear. Brother Pei, how are you doing over there?"
"Still looking." Pei Shuyu responded in a low voice, his eyes sweeping over one alpha after another who did not meet the requirements.
Hasn't arrived yet? Or didn't attend at all? Is this person even there?
Pei Shuyu just walked around the venue aimlessly.
An omega in a pale pink suit and a butterfly mask, perhaps walking too fast or accidentally tripping over something, suddenly let out a short cry of surprise, lost his balance, and fell straight towards Pei Shuyu! The wine glass in his hand flew out of his hand, and the crimson wine drew an arc in the air.
Pei Shuyu reacted very quickly.
He instinctively leaned sideways, one hand steadying the nearly overturned tray. The wine glass inside swayed slightly, but not a drop spilled. With his other hand, he swiftly and firmly grasped the omega's shoulder, steadying him and preventing an awkward fall and the potential commotion that would have ensued.
"Are you okay?" Pei Shuyu's voice came through the mask, with the politeness and concern that a waiter should have.
"Thank you, thank you..." The omega was still in shock, breathing slightly on his arm, with gratitude and fear in his eyes.
Pei Shuyu smiled slightly, picked up a glass of champagne and handed it over, "Drink this, someone will come to clean up later."
The omega left with the champagne.
Xiao Qingyang's teasing voice came from the headset: "Oh, this is a hero saving a damsel in distress."
Pei Shuyu instinctively locked onto Xiao Qingyang in the crowd. Fu Zhouxing was not there, so it seemed that they had split up to act separately.
Xiao Qingyang met his gaze, waved his hand, and mouthed, "Come here."
Pei Shuyu put down the tray and asked quietly, "Did you find anything?"
Xiao Qingyang nodded, picked up the hem of her skirt and turned to leave.
Pei Shuyu followed closely behind.
Everyone who came to the party should have arrived.
Yu Wei also joined the two of them, "The gate has been closed. They said no one will come in. They asked us to patrol the venue. Brother Pei, everyone is here."
Xiao Qingyang also shared the news he had heard, "On the surface, this is a charity dinner, but in reality, it's a gathering to win over people. The election for the next president is about to begin. But seeing how excited those omegas are, I think there's more to it than just that. It might be related to that Young Master Lu."
Pei Shuyu didn't quite understand the twists and turns between the powerful and the wealthy, so he asked Fu Zhouxing, "What did you find?"
"No target found." Fu Zhouxing said in a dull tone. If Pei Shuyu was present, he would definitely see his expression of disgust and impatience.
It’s not long until the official opening.
The three of them discussed for a while and then quickly dispersed.
Pei Shuyu hadn't left for long when the omega in the pink suit followed him. His champagne was empty, so Pei Shuyu thoughtfully replaced it with another. Thinking that was the end of it, the omega grabbed Pei Shuyu and asked, "Do you have any red wine?"
"Yes, sir." Pei Shuyu maintained a decent smile. "Whatever you need, I'll get it for you."
The omega lowered his head and thought for a while, then muttered, "Oh, I don't know anything about red wine, so whatever."
"gentlemen?"
"Ah! I want that Bordeaux red wine."
Pei Shuyu was stunned. "Bordeaux?"
The omega's face flushed a little, and he squeezed the champagne in his hand unconsciously, "Yeah, what's wrong?"
"It's okay, I'll get it for you." Pei Shuyu put down the tray and left in a random direction.
It’s all Lu Hean’s fault. Now he is stressed out by the word “Bordeaux”.
He loosened his tie and gave himself a moment to breathe.
This was his first official mission since arriving in Sevan, so he was a little nervous.
Pei Shuyu leaned against the cold wall, took a few deep breaths, and tried to suppress the smirking face of Lu Hean in his mind.
"Focus, Pei Shuyu, focus..." He whispered to himself, pressing his solar plexus with his fingertips. "It's mission time now."
My heartbeat gradually calmed down, and the tension caused by the unfamiliar environment and heavy responsibility seemed to be diluted a little by this little episode.
He adjusted his loosened waiter's tie, gathered his spirits, and decided to try his luck in a more crowded area. He turned around and planned to walk along the shadows of the wall to the other side of the banquet hall.
However, just as he took two steps and was about to turn a corner decorated with huge relief columns—
Bang!
He bumped headfirst into a warm chest that carried a force that could not be ignored.
"Hmm!" Pei Shuyu groaned, his nose nearly colliding with the other's hard jawbone. A familiar, clear, and slightly sweet scent instantly enveloped him.
This taste...
Pei Shuyu suddenly looked up!
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The author has something to say: I posted it ahead of time, I worked so hard! [Panda Head] I will continue writing tonight, and try to adapt to the life of Day 3 in advance.
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