Night fell.
Inside a luxurious private room at a top-tier private club in downtown Ninghai.
The air was filled with the aroma of exquisite dishes.
Chen Yuqi sat opposite Qin Yang, a gentle and charming smile on her face.
Tonight, she specially hosted a banquet, firstly to thank Qin Yang for his help in resolving the troubles of Liu Jinbao and Zhao Xinhai, and secondly to have more opportunities to spend time with him.
"Mr. Qin, thank you so much for today."
Chen Yuqi picked up the crystal goblet in front of her, which was filled with amber-colored premium red wine.
"If it weren't for you, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Her tone was sincere, her eyes filled with gratitude and a hint of barely perceptible admiration.
Qin Yang remained indifferent, picked up his chopsticks, casually took a bite of food, and did not respond.
It was as if Chen Yuqi was only thanking someone for a trivial matter.
Sitting next to Qin Yang, Shangguan Wan elegantly swirled the wine in her glass, a faint smile playing on her lips, while her gaze seemed to casually sweep over Chen Yuqi.
"Miss Chen, you're too kind."
Shangguan Wan parted her red lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious.
"Qin Yang does things simply because he feels like it."
The implication is that he helped you not because of you, but simply because he wanted to.
Chen Yuqi's smile froze slightly, but then returned to normal.
She put down her wine glass, picked up the serving chopsticks, and diligently served food to Qin Yang.
"Mr. Qin, please try this. It's their signature dish, made with top-grade Wagyu beef that's flown in from the air."
Her movements were gentle and meticulous, with a deliberate attempt to please.
Qin Yang frowned almost imperceptibly, but did not stop him.
Shangguan Wan watched this scene with a slightly cold look in her eyes.
She also reached out with her chopsticks, picked up a piece of translucent shrimp, and gently placed it on the bone plate in front of Qin Yang.
"Qin Yang, try this, it's very fresh."
Her voice remained calm, but her movements carried an undeniable declaration.
For a moment, the atmosphere at the dinner table became somewhat awkward.
Two equally stunning women, yet with completely different auras, engaged in a silent contest around the aloof man in the middle.
Chen Yuqi sensed a faint hostility from Shangguan Wan and felt somewhat resentful, but dared not show it too obviously.
She could only focus more on Qin Yang, trying to attract his attention with her gentleness and thoughtfulness.
"Mr. Qin, what are your plans next? You really want the Sun family's assets..."
She hadn't finished speaking.
"Smack!"
A soft sound.
Without warning, all the lights in the private room went out instantly, plunging us into sudden darkness!
Only the halo of the distant city outside the window allowed a faint glimmer of light to seep in.
"What's going on?!"
Chen Yuqi was startled by this sudden turn of events and couldn't help but curse, her voice tinged with the spoiled and disgruntled air of a young lady.
"What's wrong with this hotel? It messed up at the crucial moment!"
Her first instinct was to stand up, check the situation, or find a waiter.
However, she has just made a move.
"Don't move!"
A deep, cold voice, like a thunderclap in the dark night, rang in her ears.
It's Qin Yang!
His voice carried an unprecedented solemnity and a barely perceptible hint of vigilance!
Chen Yuqi's body froze instantly, and she dared not make the slightest movement.
In the darkness, she could almost feel Qin Yang's gaze, sharp as a knife, fixed on a certain direction.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
The darkness was deathly silent, with only the sound of their slightly hurried breathing remaining.
Chen Yuqi's heart pounded wildly. Qin Yang's words, "Don't move," carried an undeniable authority and a chilling coldness.
It made her instantly forget her earlier fright and dissatisfaction, leaving only a nameless fear.
She didn't even dare to turn her head to look at Qin Yang, and could only stiffly remain in her original posture.
Shangguan Wan was different. The moment darkness fell, her body tensed slightly, and her sharp eyes swept around, like a cheetah ready to pounce at any moment, full of vigilance.
Qin Yang's voice rang out again, breaking the suffocating silence.
"Come out."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to every corner of the private room, carrying an all-knowing indifference.
It was as if he already knew what was lurking in the darkness.
As soon as the words were spoken, the air seemed to distort slightly in the shadows of the corner of the private room.
An old and arrogant voice rang out, like an owl's cry, filled with contempt and disdain.
"Heh, your senses are quite sharp."
As the words were spoken, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
He was thin and frail, dressed in a retro Tang suit, with white hair and beard, and an ancient face, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, gleaming with a captivating light.
A faint yet unsettling pressure slowly spread out from him.
Chen Yuqi couldn't see his face clearly, but she could clearly feel his suffocating aura, which made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Is this what a true strong person is?
"Snap!"
The lights in the private room suddenly turned on again, restoring their previous brightness.
Under the light, the old man's face was clearly visible to the three of them.
His gaze was like lightning, locking onto Qin Yang, a cruel sneer playing on his lips.
"You're Qin Yang?"
His tone was as if he were examining a piece of livestock awaiting slaughter.
Qin Yang sat upright in the chair, not moving an inch, his eyes showing no fluctuation whatsoever, only glancing at him indifferently.
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