Xu used both threats and inducements, and even dangled a "9 of Diamonds" promise in front of Qian Chuan, all because of her?
Chuanliu, hiding in the shadows, ended up getting caught up in the drama himself.
She understood that Xu Zhi was trying to use Qian Chuan against her, wanting to provoke conflict between the two of them, and then extend an olive branch to reach a cooperation agreement with Qian Chuan.
Fortunately, Qian Chuan hadn't betrayed her before.
At the same time, Qian Chuan also had many questions in his mind.
He didn't know why Xu Zhi suddenly approached him, and he was quite certain that Chuan Liu had betrayed her.
Xu Zhi took a deep breath, trying to suppress his excitement, and gently advised Qian Chuan:
"Brother Qian Liu, my request is not difficult for you. I just hope you will do nothing and not interfere in the matter between me and Chuanliu. As for what I do next, that is none of your business."
Qian Chuan remained silent, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
After a long pause, he spoke:
"I have one condition."
Xu's eyes lit up, as if he saw a glimmer of hope, and he quickly said:
"you say."
The string of coins slowly uttered:
"I want a 'Nine of Diamonds'."
Xu was stunned, unsure how to reply. "You know I already went to the Red Heart Casino and smashed the 'Nine of Diamonds'."
Finding a "2" or a "3" on Paradise Island is very easy, but finding a "9" is incredibly difficult.
After hearing this, Qian Chuan stood up indifferently and said regretfully:
"Then it seems we have nothing to talk about."
Xu Zhi's expression was already showing signs of embarrassment, and she changed her tone, saying:
"Brother Qian, I think I've been very patient. Don't go too far."
There was a hint of threat in her voice.
If it weren't for fear of Qian Chuan's power and his relationship with Hong Tao, Xu Zhi would never have tolerated this man so much.
The man ignored Xu Zhi's threat and walked straight toward the study door.
"etc!"
Xu Zhi suddenly spoke, her tone tinged with urgency. She called out to Qian Chuan, unwilling to let this opportunity slip by.
Qian Chuan stopped, put his hands in his pockets, and a hint of a smile flashed in his peach blossom eyes. However, when he faced Xu again, his face returned to its calm expression, as if the smile just now was only a fleeting illusion.
Xu Zhi felt a surge of anxiety. She gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind, "Okay, I promise you! But only after I've resolved the river flow!"
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the study became tense.
Both Chuanliu and Qianchuan were startled.
I thought it was just a power-based suppression, but I never expected that Xu Zhi actually wanted to kill Chuanliu!
Qian Chuan said seemingly nonchalantly:
Give me a reason.
His voice was calm and indifferent, as if he were asking about something trivial.
Xu turned his head away, seemingly unwilling to reveal the truth.
But under Qian Chuan's persistent questioning, she finally spoke up, "I have inside information that Chuan Liu has the 'Nine of Diamonds'."
!?
Chuanliu, his head full of questions, eavesdropped on his own gossip.
How come she didn't know she had the "Nine of Diamonds"? Where did she get this inside information?
At the same time, she understood why Xu Zhi was targeting her so much, even to the point of murder. If all those previous events were combined with this one, then Chuanliu's death sentence with Xu Zhi would make sense.
At this moment, Qian Chuan spoke up, "How can I be sure you're not lying to me?"
Xu quickly added, "I really didn't lie to you! I swear!"
The money string remained unmoved.
He sneered, "Ha, Miss Xu, do you even believe in such nonsense as making oaths?"
Xu Zhi was speechless for a moment after being stumped by his question.
Seeing that Qian Chuan was about to leave, Xu Zhi immediately revealed her trump card, saying firmly:
"What do you think Chuanliu went to the Wuwang District for? She went there to trade 'Square Nine'! My inside source told me that herself."
Upon hearing this, Qian Chuan stopped in his tracks, turned around, and stared sharply at Xu Zhi.
Xu Zhi's expression was very serious, and he did not seem to be lying.
Qian Chuan's heart stirred, and he began to seriously consider Xu Zhi's words.
If Chuanliu really has the "Nine of Diamonds", then her situation is dangerous.
And that gave everything a good reason—only if Xu believed that Chuanliu possessed the "Nine of Diamonds" would he have such murderous intent.
Therefore, Xu Zhi's message is true.
Or perhaps Xu Zhi believed the news was true.
Thinking of this, Qian Chuan remained silent for a moment, then said:
"I can promise you that I will not interfere with your actions."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi was overjoyed and quickly nodded, saying:
"Okay, I trust Brother Qian's reputation in the underworld."
Without the alliance with Qianchuan, Chuanliu's strength will be greatly reduced, and she will quietly deal with this potential threat.
The two clasped hands, signifying that they had reached an agreement. Xu Zhi wore a smug smile; she seemed to already see Chuan Liu lying at her feet.
Xu Zhi delivered the money and left the study.
For a moment, the study returned to complete silence, as if the conversation just now was only a brief interlude.
Chuanliu was filled with complex emotions. She couldn't understand why Xu Zhi was so convinced that she possessed the "Nine of Diamonds".
But now that things had come to this, she knew that even if she explained to his face, Xu would only think that she was lying.
Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will take root and sprout in your heart, and it will be difficult to eradicate.
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