Chuanliu slowly stood up, lowered her head slightly, and focused her gaze intently on Qianchuan sitting on the bed.
She deliberately moved closer, and the unique fragrance emanating from the young girl wafted into the man's nostrils, stirring his heart.
Her voice carried a hint of slyness as she slowly said, "Because you didn't answer my question directly... Brother Qian Liu went to great lengths to introduce Sister Susan to me; he's been too kind to me."
As he finished speaking, Chuanliu leaned forward slightly, as if to observe the reaction of the money string more closely.
Her long hair swayed gently, brushing against Qian Chuan's cheek, bringing a ticklish sensation that made him subconsciously squint his eyes.
Qian Chuan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he tilted his head to one side, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.
"Your next sentence won't be," Qian Chuan paused deliberately, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, "that you have nothing to repay me with but your body, won't it?"
Just as Qian Chuan uttered those words, Chuan Liu suddenly moved closer again, almost pressing against him. She slightly raised her head, her bright eyes staring straight at him, a charming smile playing on her lips.
Qian Chuan was caught off guard by this sudden action. He instinctively tried to dodge, but lost his balance and fell onto the bed.
Chuanliu blew a soft breath, his voice tinged with a hint of languor: "Is it what Brother Qian Liu hoped for?"
As she spoke, her hand slid up from her lower abdomen to her chest.
Her movements were gentle and soft, like a feather brushing against the string of coins, bringing a tingling sensation.
Qian Chuan's heart began to race, but his expression remained unchanged, his meaningful eyes fixed on the troublemaking girl.
Then, her hand rested on the man's rising and falling chest, feeling his heartbeat.
"Brother Qian's heart is beating so fast."
Chuanliu parted her red lips slightly, her voice carrying a hint of teasing.
Qian Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. "Chuan Liu, what exactly do you want to know?"
"I already asked you what I wanted to know: who is the owner behind the First Everything Shop?"
Chuanliu's movements did not stop. He met Qian Chuan's gaze and repeated the initial question.
Qian Chuan said, "The First Odd Jobs Shop has always been managed by the shop manager. The so-called boss is just a rumor. No one has ever seen this 'boss,' and no one can guarantee the existence of this 'boss.' You ask me, how would I know?"
Chuanliu smiled and shook his head. "Since you don't want to say, then forget it. I'll find out for myself."
As she spoke, she placed her hands on the man's chest and began to get up.
However, just as she was about to get up, Qian Chuan suddenly reached out and quickly and accurately grabbed one of her wrists.
Chuanliu instantly felt a force coming from him, and he lost his balance.
In a dizzying moment, her position and the money string were reversed.
What are you doing?
Chuanliu frowned slightly, his eyes flickering.
He didn't answer Chuanliu's question, but instead pulled her hand between them, his fingers fumbling around in his sleeve for a while before suddenly pulling it away.
A "6 of Diamonds" was taken from Chuanliu's hand.
The man chuckled twice, his laughter laced with provocation.
He raised his head slightly, staring directly at Chuanliu, as if trying to see right through her. "Do you intend to use the same trick on me again?"
Caught red-handed by Qian Chuan, Chuan Liu remained completely calm.
She maintained a calm smile, but a sly glint in her eyes. "The trick doesn't have to be new, as long as it works."
Qianchuan shook his head regretfully and put away his "6 of Diamonds" again. "Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me anymore."
Chuanliu found himself firmly pinned down by the money string, unable to move.
A thought flashed through her mind, and she was about to strike the man's groin, but Qian Chuan seemed to have already seen through her intention. He quickly stood up and easily dodged Chuan Liu's attack.
Seeing this, Chuanliu smirked, straightened his disheveled clothes, and looked away. Without turning back, he left the room.
Back in the next room, Chuanliu's expression immediately changed from displeasure to a smile, as if everything just now was an illusion.
The fact that Qian Chuan didn't answer already speaks volumes. Whether Susan is the boss is unknown, but she is at least inextricably linked to the First Yorozuya.
The girl gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her fingers sliding along the strand.
As her delicate hand fell again, a playing card had silently appeared in her palm.
This card is the "8 of Diamonds" that Jia previously used to give money to the player.
The purpose of the streamer was not the "6 of Diamonds" from the money string, but the "8 of Diamonds".
She knew that a high-ranking card like "8 of Diamonds" wouldn't be left at home casually; the most likely scenario was that the card would be carried with them.
However, the string of coins wasn't placed with his "six of diamonds," but rather in a more hidden location.
Chuanliu deliberately took away his "6 of Diamonds" to distract him and make him ignore the real target.
Who says this trick won't work on him?
Chuanliu chuckled softly, fiddling with the "8 of Diamonds" in his hand, his eyes gleaming with a determined light.
Isn't this very effective?
Early in the morning, Qian Chuan had already left home sometime earlier.
Chuanliu set off alone again, heading straight for Lao Feng's all-purpose shop.
"Knock knock knock".
No one responded.
"Knock knock knock".
Still, no one responded.
Chuanliu peeked through the crack in the door, but there was no one in the room.
Old Feng isn't here again.
If Susan is indeed trying to take Lao Feng away, then she will likely settle him in the City of Hearts. It seems we should keep an eye on Susan's movements.
As Chuanliu pondered her next plan, she walked on, and before she knew it, she had arrived near the Wuwang Auction House.
Having made up her mind, she walked into the auction house.
The staff member greeted her with a smile and a nod.
"Is Miss Susan here?" Chuanliu asked directly.
The receptionist nodded, looked at the masked man, and cautiously asked, "How can I help you? I can pass on your message."
Chuanliu made up a reason to send the receptionist away, and then quietly slipped inside.
Donning a cleaner's vest, pushing a cleaning cart, and wearing a blue mask, the girl carefully followed the directions given by the receptionist.
Susan was found very quickly.
She saw Susan making a phone call on the office landline. After about five minutes, Susan hung up, got up, gathered her things, picked up her bag, and prepared to leave.
Chuanliu immediately followed, like a passerby with no presence, hiding behind the woman.
Following Susan out of the auction house, through the bustling streets, we arrived at Susan's lodging in the Unknown District.
When Susan came out of the back door of the house again, the familiar black robe was already on her.
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