Chapter 113: Situ Yueying: I'm Afraid Mr. Shen Will Misunderstand…
[Location: Outside the VIP Private Room - Dream Bar]
Han Qi stood in the dimly lit corridor, looking at the heavy wooden door of the private room. He was wearing the fearsome Bronze Dragon King mask, but beneath it, his face was a portrait of misery.
He thought about what was happening inside. His imagination ran wild with images he desperately tried to suppress.
His heart felt exceptionally sore, as if being cut by a thousand dull knives.
What was Situ Yueying doing with Shen Anyu right now?
Although Han Qi had been married to Liu Qingyue for three years and had never even touched Liu Qingyue's little hand—living like a monk in his own home—he wasn't ignorant. He knew about men and women. He knew what happened behind closed doors when wine and beauty mixed.
"Dragon King... let's go back. There's nothing more we can do here tonight."
A trusted subordinate beside him sighed, seeing his boss's stillness. He gently advised him, his voice low.
But Han Qi shook his head. He was rooted to the spot, unwilling to leave.
At this moment, the Dragon King Mr. Han, who struck fear into the hearts of the Shanghai Dark World, stood like a statue. He didn't move for a long time.
Beneath the mask, his complexion was changing rapidly—green with envy, red with shame, white with shock, black with rage.
His fists clenched at his sides, his knuckles turning white. A faint, ferocious aura leaked from him, making the subordinate step back in fear.
After a long, long time.
Han Qi's eyes finally returned to a semblance of indifference and calmness. He forced himself to swallow the bile in his throat.
He slowly uttered a sentence, as if reciting a mantra to keep himself sane:
"To achieve great things... one must not be bothered by trifles. Only by letting go can one gain. A king must make sacrifices."
"Yueying... when success is achieved... when I sit on the throne of the Han Family... I will bring you back! I will make it right!"
...
[Location: Inside the VIP Private Room]
Inside the luxurious room, the atmosphere was thick with the scent of perfume and spent passion.
As Shen Anyu enjoyed the finest "wine" in the world—the complete submission of a Destined Heroine—he heard a series of crisp System prompts in his ear, sweeter than any music.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi's heart is sore! Plundering +6,666 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi's heart is cut like a knife! Plundering +30,000 Destiny Points!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi has initially blackened! Plundering +50,000 Destiny Points!]
...
Shen Anyu chuckled softly, running his hand through Situ Yueying's hair as she rested her head on his lap.
"This guy... when he was publicly scolded and humiliated by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, I only plundered +3 Destiny Value. He has a thick skin for humiliation."
"But once his emotional defenses were breached... once I touched what was truly his... he plundered a large amount. Tsk tsk, it seems Situ Yueying's position in his heart is not low at all..."
"I wonder... what kind of excitement it will be if his wife, Liu Qingyue, is taken down next?"
Shen Anyu mused in his heart, a dark glint in his eyes.
But he didn't sigh too much. Instead, he returned his attention to the present. He leisurely tasted the finest wine, savoring it carefully, enjoying the fruits of his victory.
It wasn't until early the next morning that Shen Anyu slowly got up.
He smiled at Situ Yueying, who was lying on the bed, exhausted but glowing. He said gently:
"I am very satisfied with last night's 'fine wine'. It was exquisite."
"When I have time, I will come back to continue tasting it. Remember what I said. You are mine now."
"...Mm..."
Situ Yueying let out a weak hum. Even as an [Innate Peak] master and a top bartender with immense stamina, after "bartending" all night with Shen Anyu, she was quite tired. Her body felt heavy, but her mind was strangely clear. The contract hummed in her soul.
Shen Anyu dressed impeccably. With a pleasant, refreshed expression, he stepped out of the private room door.
He saw Han Qi waiting in the corridor. The man was still wearing the Bronze Dragon King mask, looking like a gargoyle that hadn't moved all night.
Seeing Shen Anyu emerge, Han Qi straightened up. He forced a cheerful tone, though it sounded brittle.
"Young Master Shen! Were you satisfied last night?"
It seemed as if he didn't mind or feel sour at all. A perfect mask for a perfect spy.
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow. He looked at Han Qi with amusement.
He said with a light laugh:
"I am very satisfied. Extremely satisfied. This wine... is only found in heaven. And the joy of a celestial being is naturally refreshing. You have excellent taste, Little Han."
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi feels heartbroken! Plundering +6,666 Destiny Points!]
Han Qi paused. His hands twitched. Then he quickly reacted, pushing past the pain.
"Young Master Shen... where will the [Dragon King Society] develop next? We await your instructions! We are ready to serve."
Shen Anyu patted Han Qi's shoulder condescendingly. He lightly uttered two words:
"Jinling!"
"Jinling?"
Han Qi chewed on these two words. His eyes lit up behind the mask.
Then, he nodded gently, revealing a smile.
"Jinling is the core of Jiangnan. It is a strategic location. If we take Jinling, it will be of great benefit to the expansion of the Dragon King Society's power. With Young Master Shen's support... we will certainly achieve our wishes."
"Little Han, don't disappoint me!"
"Little Han will naturally not disappoint Young Master Shen! I will lead the elite to Jinling tomorrow! I will conquer the Dark World for Young Master Shen!"
Watching Han Qi act like a loyal dog, Shen Anyu lightly patted his shoulder with a smile. He seemed very satisfied.
But inwardly, he scoffed.
Even without hearing it from Situ Yueying's thoughts, he knew what kind of ambition Han Qi possessed. This Dragon King Son-in-law was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Now he only wanted to use Shen Anyu's background and power to develop. But once his wings were fully grown, Han Qi would definitely be the first to rebel. He would bite the hand that fed him.
But... would Shen Anyu let Han Qi live until then?
Heh heh.
Everything Han Qi was doing now... all the forces he was establishing... were merely serving as a dowry for Shen Anyu. He was building Shen Anyu's empire for him.
Not to mention... Han Qi was about to lose both the wife and the army!
"After Han Qi leads his team to leave the Devil City for Jinling... the city will be empty of his protection."
"Shen Anyu would take good care of Liu Qingyue. Your wife... I will raise her! I will comfort her loneliness."
"Respectfully seeing off Young Master Shen!"
Han Qi bowed deeply. He respectfully saw Shen Anyu leave the Dream Bar, walking him to his car.
After Shen Anyu's back disappeared into the vehicle and the taillights faded...
Han Qi's face immediately darkened beneath the mask. A gloom flashed in his eyes, deep and resentful.
"Hmph! Just a profligate son! A lucky bastard! If it weren't for the Yanxia Shen Family's background... what would you be? You are nothing!"
Han Qi only felt that God was unfair. Why did Shen Anyu and Han Xiu have terrifying Family power, wealth, and authority from birth? While he, Han Qi, had to endure hardships, wash feet, and fight desperately just to survive?
Even the woman he cared about, Situ Yueying, had to be sent out as a honey trap! It was humiliating.
"Enduring hardships... my efforts will not be in vain. One day... Han Xiu... Shen Anyu... you will all prostrate at my, Han Qi's, feet! I will make you pay!"
"One day, I, Han Qi, will be the King!"
A ferocious glint flashed in Han Qi's eyes.
Then, he hesitated for a few moments. He turned and stepped towards the private room where Shen Anyu and Situ Yueying had been last night.
The door was not closed. It was slightly ajar.
But he did not dare to step inside.
One reason was that he temporarily dared not offend Shen Anyu by intruding. The other was that he dared not see Situ Yueying's appearance at this moment. He was afraid of what he would see in her eyes.
However, standing at the doorway... he smelled an odor.
It was the scent of musk, sweat, and woman. The scent of intimacy.
It made his heart ache violently.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi feels heartache! Plundering +9,999 Destiny Points!]
Just as Han Qi took a few deep breaths to calm himself and was about to knock on the door to check on her...
Situ Yueying walked out.
She was fully dressed in a fresh outfit.
At this moment, her beautiful and exquisite jade face carried a hint of fatigue. Her hair was slightly disheveled in a charming way. Yet there was a striking, blooming charm about her that hadn't been there before. She looked like a flower that had been thoroughly watered.
Already beautiful, she now appeared dazzling.
"Yueying..."
Han Qi looked at the stunningly beautiful Situ Yueying and was immediately stunned. He felt a pang of loss.
"How are you? Did he... hurt you?"
Situ Yueying interrupted him with a cold face. Her eyes were distant.
"Young Master Shen is very satisfied with me. He said he would come often."
"I will help you by his side. Whispering sweet nothings, as they say. I will do my job."
However, Situ Yueying sighed faintly in her heart.
Shen Anyu knew all of Han Qi's secrets. Even his "honey trap" plan was seen through from the start. How could Han Qi fight against such a monster? How could he ever establish his own faction?
He would probably be under Shen Anyu's control for his entire life. Even these words she was speaking now... were taught to Situ Yueying by Shen Anyu via the mental link. She was just a parrot.
Han Qi, upon hearing this, was unaware of the truth. He was greatly encouraged and overjoyed. His sacrifice had worked!
However, seeing Situ Yueying's cold face, he restrained his joy. He tried to sincerely comfort her:
"Yueying... don't worry. I, Han Qi, will definitely keep my promise! I swear it!"
"Once my wings are fully grown... once I succeed in my great endeavor and take back the position of head of the Emperor Capital Han Family... I will bring you back immediately!"
"I will not let you be humiliated by Shen Anyu or suffer any grievances for a moment longer than necessary!"
However, Situ Yueying interrupted him again. Her voice was sharp.
"Mr. Han. Don't call me Yueying."
"I'm afraid Young Master Shen will misunderstand!"
[Ding! Child of Destiny Han Qi's vision darkened! Plundering +9,999 Destiny Points!]
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