Bloody Romance: I, the big troublemaker, Zhong Yuemin!

"Are you willing to give up Zhengrong as a platform?"

Li Yuanchao looked at the woman.

He Mei shook her head slightly, a self-deprecating smile appearing on her lips:

“My family is from the countryside, and my parents are both farmers. Although I got into university through my own efforts, it’s almost impossible for me to get into a large state-owned enterprise like Zhengrong. If it weren’t for you, Mr. Li, bringing me in, I don’t know where I would be now.”

She paused, her tone calm, yet revealing a clear understanding.

“Now that you’re leaving, I’ve lost my backer. It’ll be very difficult for me to achieve anything at Zhengrong in the future. I’ve realized that this society is inseparable from personal connections, relationships, and background. Since that’s the case, I will definitely choose the better path—following you, Mr. Li.”

Li Yuanchao stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.

"He Mei, do you know what I admire most about you?"

He reached out and lifted the woman's delicate, fair chin, his gaze carrying a hint of amusement, as well as genuine appreciation.

"Your honesty, your lack of pretense, and your willingness to do everything in your power to pursue and achieve what you want, even... by any means necessary."

He sat up straighter, and the uncertainty in his eyes finally settled, as if he had made a decision:

"After we finish this last job and make this last bit of money, we'll fly far away to the United States."

He gently patted the woman's hand:

"You should quickly contact those investors who are interested in the project and get them to invest their money as soon as possible. If there are still people who are hesitant, increase the stakes and, when the time is right... give them some incentives first."

He Mei nodded gently. She understood what the "sweetness" Li Yuanchao was talking about was; he was probably going to use her body again.

Just then, the landline on the table rang. He Mei answered it, said "uh-huh" a few times, hung up, and turned around to say:

"That Mr. Liu is here to see you; he's already downstairs."

Li Yuanchao gently patted her plump buttocks:

"Go and call him up."

He Mei got up, straightened her clothes, and swayed her hips as she left the office. A moment later, Liu Jianguo pushed the door open and came in.

Li Yuanchao got up to greet them, and the two sat down in the sofa area. He Mei poured tea for them, then tactfully withdrew and gently closed the door behind her.

Li Yuanchao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and got straight to the point:

"Jianguo, how's it going on your end? It's been so long, and there's still no word."

Liu Jianguo's expression was rather unpleasant. He downed his tea in one gulp and slammed the cup down.

“Zhong Yuemin is... very cautious. Last time at the bar, I arranged for that girl to be lying naked in bed, but he didn’t touch her at all. He slipped away in the middle of the night. I even suspect that he might be impotent.”

You underestimate him.

Li Yuanchao shook his head.

“Zhong Yuemin is never short of women, and they are all beautiful. He might not even be interested in your little arrangement.”

He paused, his gaze deep and unfathomable:

"If you want to drag someone down with you, it's actually quite simple."

"Oh?" Liu Jianguo became interested.

"Yuan Chao, do you have any good ideas?"

"Simple."

Li Yuanchao said calmly,

"If someone uses your thing and gets addicted, won't they become just like those women you control? They'll do whatever you ask them to do."

Liu Jianguo frowned:

"It's not that easy. Do you think I can force him? Can I just use it whenever I want?"

"It definitely won't work to do it openly."

Li Yuanchao spoke calmly, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

"But can't we think of a way? You're a professional, so how about letting someone 'accidentally' inhale a little, or mixing it into their drink... Is that so difficult?"

He stopped short of making a point.

Looking at his calm expression, Liu Jianguo remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly hesitated:

“Yuan Chao, this Zhong Yuemin is no ordinary person. His business is so large, his connections and background are incredibly powerful. If he gets exposed, I'm afraid…”

"You think too much."

Li Yuanchao interrupted him, his tone tinged with disdain.

“Zhong Yuemin is somewhat capable, but he’s not as mysterious as you think. He’s just a mortal after all. You should be the most qualified to talk about the effects of that stuff. Once you get addicted, even a god couldn’t resist it.”

He stared into Liu Jianguo's eyes and continued:

"You're overthinking things right now, Jianguo. I'm not saying anything discouraging or cursing you, but in this line of work, you're risking your life for money. Who knows when... What's the point of being so hesitant? Just be direct!"

Liu Jianguo looked at the other person and suddenly asked:

"Yuanchao, it seems you harbor quite a deep resentment towards Zhong Yuemin... all because of his wife?"

Li Yuanchao frowned, but didn't reply. He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled.

Amidst the swirling smoke, the topic was changed:

"You'd better hurry up with those investors. It's almost time to close the net. The more money you bring in, the more you'll get in the end."

Liu Jianguo nodded: "I will do my best."

His tone carried a hint of self-deprecation and amusement:

"Wen Chao, if I had known this would happen, why would I have done this deadly business? It would have been so much better to work for you. The money would have come so easily and comfortably. I could have made tons of money just by sitting there!"

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Downstairs in the office, Luo Yun sat alone in a large executive chair, a slender cigarette between her fingers, the smoke rising and blurring her features.

Chen Long strode in from outside, went straight to the desk, and said in a low voice:

"Sister Yun, that guy surnamed Liu is here again. He's been in Li Yuanchao's office for over an hour. I wonder what he's plotting. Should I... go and find out?"

"Need not."

Luo Yun waved her hand, took a deep drag of her cigarette, and slowly exhaled.

"Even if Li Yuanchao sells out Zhengrong Group, we won't care."

She looked up at Chen Long, her tone resolute:

"Xiaolong, I have a bad feeling. Once we've sold the last batch of goods, let's get out of here."

Chen Long was taken aback, somewhat surprised: "Sister Yun, didn't you say you'd wait and see? Why the sudden change of heart..."

"Li Yuanchao is too greedy."

Luo Yun interrupted him, a hint of annoyance flashing between her brows.

"They've already amassed so much, yet they're still insatiable, making such a big fuss that someone above them has already noticed."

She stubbed out her cigarette, her tone resolute:

"We've earned enough, it's best to leave now, we can't wait any longer."

Chen Long nodded.

"Our paperwork for going abroad was completed a long time ago, and we can contact you anytime. Even if there's an emergency, we can take another route. There won't be any problems, it's just..."

"Xiao Long, just say what you have to say, why are you hesitating?"

Chen Long rubbed his hands together. "Our family... if we leave, we'll ruin them all."

"What, you've changed your mind?"

"No, I just feel sorry..."

"That's not necessarily true!"

Luo Yun said meaningfully, "Xiao Long, there's no turning back now. You just wait and see, someone will take the blame for us."