Chapter 270 - 266: Relieving the Siege

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Chapter 270: Chapter 266: Relieving the Siege "Cough cough!" Just when the two were unable to restrain their feelings, a sudden coughing sound came through. Ling Chen was startled and immediately regained his composure. He quickly turned his head towards the door, only to see that the room door of the private booth had been opened by someone at some point. A woman dressed in a black tight leather jacket and pants leaned against the door frame, her arms folded across her chest, a faint smile playing on her lips, her gaze teasingly fixed on the two of them. "Uh... Kaelina?" Ling Chen came back to his senses and asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?" "I think what you should be concerned about now is not that. The police will be here soon, you two better hurry up and tidy yourselves. I don’t really mind, but if others see..." Kaelina giggled and then stepped out. "Ling Chen, you jerk!" Xia Mutong waved her fist, hitting his sturdy chest, her pretty face blushing red, and she struggled to suppress the shyness in her eyes as she scolded, "Hurry up and get up." Ling, feeling embarrassed, touched his nose and let out a sheepish laugh. He quickly got up, handed the pants next to him to Xia Mutong and turned his back, secretly reflecting on himself. Recently, he could not control himself, easily tempted, and flames of desire would immediately rise. Could it be the consequence of practicing the Prajnaparamita Sutra? At this point, Xia Mutong had already dressed neatly. Although she still felt weak, she could manage to walk a few steps. Looking at Ling Chen standing before her, an involuntary blush rose on Xia Mutong’s cheeks, her beauty radiant, and the color of shyness in her eyes could not be suppressed. Last time she could blame the alcohol, but this time, she remained sober. She clearly wanted to refuse, but she eventually succumbed to Ling Chen’s advances and was also seen by another woman. The thought of this made her unbearably embarrassed, her body flushed hot, and she felt too ashamed to see anyone. Noticing the silence behind him, Ling Chen couldn’t help but turn his head back. Seeing Xia Mutong changing expressions and silent, he said, "Officer Xia, you..." "You go first, I... I’ll leave in a moment." Xia Mutong said, looking down, not even lifting her eyes. Ling Chen knew she was embarrassed to see Kaelina, and he felt the same. He agreed and quickly walked out of the booth. Upon reaching the bar lobby, the scene was a mess. By the heavily damaged bar, Kaelina found a well-preserved bottle of red wine, poured it into a glass, and sipped elegantly and seductively. Seeing Ling Chen approaching, Kaelina smiled and teased, "Mr. Ling, it seems you can’t escape the nature of men." Ling Chen cleared his throat and tried to avoid this embarrassing topic, asking, "What are you doing here?" "Aren’t you forgetting, I am also an assassin." "I know. But a bounty of seven million should hardly catch your eye." Kaelina’s lips slightly curled up, her spirited smile intoxicating as she said, "You are my partner, and if you were dead, I would have to find someone else to cooperate with, which would be too troublesome. So, after much thought, it benefits everyone only if you’re alive. Earlier, I took care of the assassins outside for you, oh, and that lone Ghost Shadow Ninja, I sent him to hell to join his companions." "Thanks!" "No need for thanks, it was just a small favor. Killing all of the fourth-ranked Ghost Shadow Ninjas should serve as a warning to the other assassins. For a while, no one will trouble you again, unless there really is someone who isn’t afraid to die." Ling Chen nodded, asking, "You’re in this business, do you have any information?" "Are you referring to the ones who paid to put a bounty on you?" "Exactly." "I’m not sure about that; the people from the Secret Society always tightly seal their information. Besides, those offering the bounty usually remain anonymous, unless you can trace their method of payment." "Then never mind," Ling Chen waved his hand dismissively. This bounty was issued by the Secret Society, making it difficult to trace. Moreover, out of the three people who placed the bounty on his head, he could guess two, but the identity of the remaining one eluded him. Just then, a series of police sirens wailed from outside. Through the window, flashing red and blue lights could be seen outside the bar; not just police cars, but ambulances and fire trucks were all dispatched. Kaelina put down her empty wine glass and turned to say, "I’m leaving now. Let’s keep in touch when we’re free." No sooner had she left than Xia Mutong came out of the private room. Seeing Ling Chen’s gaze, she tightened her expression sternly and snapped, "What are you still standing here for?" "Huh?" Ling Chen was momentarily at a loss for understanding and stood dumbfounded. Seeing his confused face, Xia Mutong hurriedly said, "I’m telling you to leave, can’t you understand? Don’t interfere with our police work." Hearing this, Ling Chen immediately grasped her intent, a slight smile forming at the corner of his mouth. This woman did care about him, otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked him to leave. Once the police entered the scene, as an involved party, he would inevitably have to go to the police station. Though it wouldn’t be a big issue, it could still be bothersome. Thereupon, he nodded and said with concern, "Your wound was only patched up briefly; it’s best to go to the hospital for proper dressing." After speaking, he walked out through the bar’s back door. By the time he got back to Wealthy Manor, it was quite late. Ling Chen took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and lay on his bed. Exhaustion from the night quickly swept him into sleep. ... The next day. Hongyu Group headquarters. Ling Chen dropped Nanrong Wanqing off on the top floor and then returned to the security department to enjoy some downtime. Knock knock knock! "Come in!" The door opened, and Nanrong Wanqing looked up from her desk, a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes. "Aunt, where have you been these past few days? I haven’t seen you at work." Jiang Ying gave a wry smile and said, "Wanqing, I hope you can take to heart what happened a few days ago, I..." "Aunt, please don’t say such things. I know you did it for the good of my Nanrong family, and I have never blamed you." Nanrong Wanqing interrupted her, wheeling her wheelchair closer to Jiang Ying, "Aunt, I understand your difficulties. Let’s forget about the past and not bring it up again." "Thank you, Wanqing. You always understand me," Jiang Ying extended her hand, gently caressing Nanrong Wanqing’s cheek, her eyes revealing a trace of nostalgia as she murmured, "You look so much like your mother." "Aunt..." "Wanqing, remember, whatever I do, it’s for your and the Nanrong family’s good." Wanqing looked puzzled, "Aunt, what do you mean by that?" Jiang Ying shook her head, remaining silent. Suddenly, she bit her teeth, and from the ring on her middle finger, a small needle extended and pierced into Nanrong Wanqing’s delicate neck. Please support this new book by voting and adding it to your favorites; I will soon upload more Chapters. Follow current novels on freewe(b)novel.c(o)m

Chapter 270 - 266: Relieving the Siege

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