Chapter 21: Narrow Path of Enemies

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Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Narrow Path of Enemies Lin Fan arrived at the Japanese restaurant at the agreed upon time. After parking his car, he headed to the entrance where Zhang Caini was already waiting for him. However, today she was dressed in a turtleneck coat, with large sunglasses obscuring her small face, as if she didn’t want to be recognized. Lin Fan didn’t think much of it—perhaps she feared being seen with him by acquaintances, so they proceeded to the private room one after the other. The Japanese-style decor made them feel as though they were on that little island, scenes from movies he had seen vividly replaying in his mind. As the sliding door of the private room was pulled open, the space revealed no tables or chairs, but rather it was furnished with tatami mats and a reclining sunken table that added an exotic charm, along with a thin tablecloth, which made Lin Fan think of scenes from Japanese movies. Such a place was not only for dining, one could also engage in other activities—the table could lower into a bed, and the tablecloth could completely obscure the space beneath, concealing anyone hidden underneath completely from view. "The hidden phone, you’re the one who took it, right?" Zhang Caini, sitting cross-legged on the tatami, cut straight to the chase. "I just noticed a phone in the flower pot and became curious, so I took it to the front desk. I had no idea it belonged to Sister Cai Ni," Lin Fan responded, not particularly liking to sit cross-legged, so he stretched his legs under the reclining table. "Cut the crap, we’re all adults here. There’s no need to lie to me. Since you discovered my intent to record in secret, there’s no point in being circumspect!" As Zhang Caini spoke, she took off the oversized sunglasses, and Lin Fan noticed her left eye was black and swollen. "Sister Cai Ni, who hit you?" "Who else could it be but Zhu Defu?" Zhang Caini removed her coat, revealing the bruises in shades of blue and purple on her shoulders, visible beneath her strappy dress. "Why did he hit you? Did you do something wrong?" "Does he need a reason to hit me? It was just because that pervert liked it rough last night, so during the act, it got violent. I struggled a bit and he punched me." Zhang Caini’s face remained calm, as if she had grown used to this life: "To outsiders, I’m a shameless woman, doing all sorts of demeaning things for money. Yes, I did forsake my dignity for money, and it’s what I deserve, because I know in his heart, I’m just a dog he can discard at will. That’s why I need more security." "I understand, Sister Cai Ni," Lin Fan said. Looking at the injured Zhang Caini, Lin Fan felt there was no need to argue about anything. In some ways, she was to be pitied. "I have some good news. They talked over drinks last night about starting a rural-themed town project in the City, right in your hometown of Lotus Town. It’s said to be a promising project, and now the City needs to appoint a Deputy Mayor there, a fast track to promotion. This spot has fallen into Zhu Defu’s hands, and he has many pawns in need of advancement." After downing a cup of sake, Zhang Caini turned to Lin Fan: "I can try to secure this opportunity for you, but I have a condition. If I help you climb up, then you must protect me in the future." "Of course, what do you need me to do?" Power and sexual bartering can sometimes be just that blatant, and Lin Fan saw clearly that Zhang Caini was paving the way for Zhu Defu’s retreat. After all, as someone’s mistress, she could be kicked out at any moment, and without any social resources, the drop from her current status would be more unbearable than death. "That depends on whether your surprise can make me happy." Zhang Caini looked directly at Lin Fan, but her words instead put him in a bind; her ambiguous statement left him uncertain about how to please her. "Well, well, well!" As Lin Fan pondered how to mix rewards with punishment, the private room’s sliding door was suddenly yanked open, and an unpleasant voice came through. It was none other than Xie Zhifu—talk about running into an old adversary on a narrow road. "I was wondering why that junk car was so eyesore-worthy. Who would’ve thought that a poor sod like you would dare to dine here?" Having lost face at the office earlier that morning, Xie Zhifu’s anger hadn’t subsided yet. Glancing at Zhang Caini, who had put her sunglasses back on, he let out a cold chuckle, "Got dumped by Li Huizhen and out on a blind date, eh? Does she know you only earn a bit over two thousand a month, that you’re just a nobody at the office, a leftover man without even a house to his name?" "Xie Zhifu, enough is enough, don’t forget how the director warned you!" A cold smile suddenly crossed Lin Fan’s lips; he knew just how to give Zhang Caini a thrill. "Don’t you fucking scare me with her, am I supposed to be frightened? Just because of your poor-ass face, you really think she’d side with you? She just didn’t want me to cause trouble. There’ll be plenty of chances to take care of you later." Cursing, Xie Zhifu pointed at Lin Fan, but thankfully a waiter appeared just in time to drive him off. However, the man deliberately chose the booth next door, making a ruckus that was clearly audible through the thin wall. But Lin Fan didn’t care in the slightest as he took out his phone and dialed Qu Liping’s number. As the call connected, he said, "Come to this address. I’m giving you twenty minutes. Dress slutty!" He hung up immediately and then turned to Zhang Caini with a smile, "Tonight I’ll definitely get you high as a kite!" "Oh, what kind of entertaining game do you have in mind?" Zhang Caini looked at Lin Fan’s mysterious smile with curiosity, while next door Xie Zhifu was loudly sharing amusing stories and tales he had heard, naturally focusing on stories about the invisible man at the office being bullied, which of course included the tale of being dumped by a TV anchorwoman’s ex-girlfriend. It wasn’t twenty minutes before the door to the private room was cautiously opened, and Qu Liping, biting her lip and wearing a trench coat, entered the tatami room. Without a word of introduction to the unfamiliar Zhang Caini, she knelt on the ground, "Master, your lowly dog has arrived." "Right on time, but are you dressed slutty enough?" Lin Fan chuckled as he used his chopsticks to flip open Qu Liping’s coat collar, revealing that there was nothing underneath. He couldn’t help but use the chopsticks to pinch the protruding mounds, eliciting a soft moan from her. "So this is your surprise? Doesn’t seem that impressive!" Zhang Caini, well-versed and well-experienced with such trained behavior, was unimpressed, as she often found herself in such roles and thus didn’t consider it anything special. "She’s just the appetizer. The real surprise is next door, the one who’s cursing up a storm—that’s her husband!" With a smile, Lin Fan grabbed Qu Liping by the hair and dragged her under the lift table, "Come on, serve this young lady well while listening to your husband’s voice. Remember, if you don’t serve her well tonight, the consequences will be severe." "I understand!" Curling up in the cramped space, Qu Liping harbored a seething hatred for Xie Zhifu, but couldn’t deny the suppressed desires awakening deep inside. Riding that trend, she crawled between Zhang Caini’s legs and began her task. Meanwhile, Lin Fan watched from the table as Zhang Caini’s breathing grew increasingly rapid, clearly enjoying this pleasure.

Chapter 21: Narrow Path of Enemies

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