The car became quiet, with only the low hum of the engine.
The light passed by outside the window, illuminating the outline of Gu Yanshen's profile.
Fei Wan couldn't see his emotions clearly, but continued to ask: "This Mr. Lin Jun is your man."
It's not a question, it's a statement.
Gu Yanshen held the steering wheel, and the speed of the car remained unchanged.
He was still looking forward, only tilting his head slightly.
He was silent for a moment.
"Ms. Yu's vision is always so sharp." His voice was not loud, but it was particularly clear in the closed carriage, with a barely noticeable hoarseness.
This was neither an admission nor a denial.
When masters fight, they never reveal too much.
Fei Wan chuckled, put the business card into her handbag, and turned to look out the window.
"It can't be helped. Mr. Gu was so embarrassed that night that it's unforgettable. And the way Mr. Lin talks about things makes people feel like you two... have a similar vibe."
"Taste?" He finally turned his head and really looked at her.
He suddenly leaned over without warning, and the distance between them was instantly shortened.
The smell of tobacco, the cold scent of leather, and a certain dangerous atmosphere belonging to the night suddenly became clear.
He lowered his voice, as if brushing against the shell of my ear: "So what's the smell on me now...?"
The action was abrupt and aggressive, but it was neutralized by the overly calm expression on his face, creating a tense atmosphere.
Fei Wan did not retreat, but met his gaze, the tip of her nose moving slightly, as if she was really observing carefully.
"Cigars, leather, and a hint of champagne from the banquet." She paused for a moment, her eyes rolling, before adding slowly, "Of course, the most important thing is the smell of 'trouble'."
Gu Yanshen's Adam's apple rolled and he laughed very softly. It was not joy, but rather as if something had been poked at him.
He sat up straight again, kept his distance, and looked serious, as if he was not the one who had deliberately teased Fei Wan just now.
"Miss Yu's nose is too sensitive, which is not a good thing." His tone was normal, but it was tinged with an indescribable meaning. "It seems that I have to be extra careful in front of you from now on."
The car turned into a quiet street and slowed down.
"Mr. Lin values talent, especially people like you." He returned to the point, his tone sinking, "But his path is not easy. One wrong step and the price may be something neither you nor I can afford."
He glanced at her exquisite outfit and said, "Your current reputation, life, and even the people around you may be destroyed. This is not a joke."
Fei Wan listened quietly without interrupting.
The weight of his words was real, but she also felt the almost instinctive protection beneath them.
"Mr. Gu," she suddenly said, "Do you believe someone would fall into the same trap over and over again?"
Gu Yanshen frowned almost imperceptibly.
Fei Wan didn't explain. She looked out the window and said, "I've never been a caged bird. I've seen darkness deeper than this, and walked longer night roads than this. I know what I want, and I know... what I'm looking for."
After going through so many worlds, Fei Wan had never revealed any emotions to others, but in this very familiar era, she couldn't help it.
She searched for the soul that had spanned countless time and space, looking for the answer to end this endless task, and the time that passed was much longer than this.
Fei Wan came back to his senses and turned back, his eyes piercing as he looked into his eyes. "Tell me, how do you start your 'investigation'?"
Gu Yanshen tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
The woman before him was more complex and...mysterious than he had imagined.
Her words seemed to imply something else, but he couldn't figure it out.
Like a book of riddles, every page is full of surprises.
Beneath the beautiful and delicate appearance, there is an almost crazy determination and a melancholy that he cannot understand.
At this moment, there was a sudden burst of rapid horn sounds from behind the car, and a dazzling headlight flashed by.
Gu Yanshen's eyes flashed, and he instantly regained his usual cold and vigilant look.
He suddenly turned the steering wheel, and the car turned neatly into a narrower alley next to it and turned off the engine.
Darkness instantly enveloped the area, leaving only the faint hustle and bustle of the main road in the distance.
"Stay in the car and don't make any noise." Gu Yanshen ordered in a low voice. His hand was already on the gun at his waist. His movements were so fast that Fei Wan could hardly see them clearly.
Fei Wan didn't panic. She cooperated by lowering her breathing and peering through the car window, vigilantly observing the movements outside. The car that honked seemed to be just passing by, not stopping, and the headlights faded into the distance.
It was a false alarm.
Gu Yanshen slowly lowered his hand from his waist. He tilted his head and looked at Fei Wan from a very close distance. In the darkness, his eyes were surprisingly bright.
"You're calmer than I thought."
Fei Wan smiled slightly, "That's all. Maybe... I'll have many more things in the future that you can't imagine."
Gu Yanshen hasn't replied yet, but the confidence revealed in these words seemed to indicate that Gu Yanshen would agree to her.
Gu Yanshen chuckled softly, and this time there was a bit more genuine warmth in his smile, although it was still very faint.
"Then I'll wait and see."
He restarted the car and slowly drove out of the alley.
"I'll introduce you to Elder Lin. But before that," he looked at Fei Wan, "you need to undergo some basic... 'training' and assessment. This isn't a lack of trust; it's a necessary procedure, and it's also for your safety."
Fei Wanxin finally settled down.
"good."
The car stalled on the roadside not far from the hotel.
It's not too late to unbuckle your seat belt.
"Yu Wanwan." He suddenly called her by her full name.
She looked back.
His eyes were filled with the night, and his gaze was like substance, nailing her: "Remember, once you step into this world, from this moment on, every piece of paper you read, every word you hear, and every person you meet may no longer mean what they appear to mean. Live on, and observe carefully."
It’s not love words, it’s more important than love words.
She felt like she was hit in the chest.
"I know," she pushed the door open and got out of the car, "see you tomorrow."
The door closed, separating the two worlds.
Without looking back, she walked towards the lights of the hotel.
Gu Yanshen didn't leave immediately. He sat in the car, lit a cigarette, the red light flickering in the darkness. He watched the slender yet straight figure disappear behind the glass door, his eyes calm.
He blew out a smoke ring and whispered to himself, with a curiosity that he himself didn't even realize: "Yu Wanwan, where exactly are you from..."
Fei stepped into the lobby, where the carpet was soft and the eyes were all around her. Her heart was still pounding from the previous moment's confrontation.
His approach, his scrutiny, his final words, "Live on"...
The familiar aura that I had felt in all the worlds was unusually vivid this time.
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