Even hybrid monsters have their day

First, she should regain the initiative. If she remains in a passive position, it will be difficult for her to protect herself in this game.

She straightened her expression, walked back to the sofa, and sat down, saying, "Since you already know, there's no point in pretending anymore. I certainly like money, but..."

As she spoke, she picked up the card on the table, flipped it over, and then threw it back on the table, saying in a contemptuous tone, "It's good to have money, but I'm not that kind of person."

She had considered it. If she agreed too easily, it might arouse his suspicion. To deal with someone like that, she had to keep him in suspense. That's what they say on TV and in movies. Since she had no experience with it herself, she'd just have to try it out.

Qiu Pi laughed heartily, "People who say they're not casual usually aren't."

Geng Miaowan laughed too, like the largest and most beautiful flower on a high mountain, proud and aloof, yet possessing a fatal allure. She lifted his chin with her finger and leaned closer, saying, "Then you just wait and see."

She leaned so close, it seemed like she could touch his nose with just one deep breath, and she could clearly see the change in his eyes. Before she could let go, his hand gripped her chin, and he was about to kiss her.

"What? Mr. Qiu, are you going to use force again?" Geng Miaowan spoke up promptly. "Of course, if you use force, then I, a weak woman, will naturally have no power to resist. But in that case, even if you get me, I won't follow you willingly!"

She's taken a strong remedy; whether it works or not depends on this.

Qiu Pi paused, his lips brushing against hers, and said, "Provocation doesn't work on me." Just when Geng Miaowan thought she had made a mistake, he released her chin and sat back down. "But... you're right, I'll wait and see how long you can hold out."

Geng Miaowan raised an eyebrow at him, as if to say, "I'll wait and see if you can pull it off." At the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that this round had cost her countless brain cells.

He raised his glass to her, indicating that they had reached an agreement.

Actually, he didn't need to go to such lengths to get women. He could just snap his fingers, and women would line up to come and wait for his favor. But for some reason, from the moment he first saw Geng Miaowan yesterday, he inexplicably had an urge to possess her.

Seeing her composed and dignified attitude now only strengthened my resolve.

He never believed in love at first sight, but he couldn't find any other reason to explain this inexplicable feeling in himself.

As the two left the private room, they passed through the lobby and saw that the scene there was somewhat chaotic, with several bar security personnel running quickly towards the area.

Qiu Pi stopped one of them, "What is it?"

Upon seeing him, the man immediately said respectfully, "Young Master Qiu, we have discovered that someone has infiltrated the security department with malicious intent."

"What about people?"

“It’s been found.” After saying that, he asked, “Would you like to take a look?”

Qiu Pi glanced at Geng Miaowan beside him and said, "No, you can handle it yourselves." After saying that, he smiled gently at Geng Miaowan and led her out.

Just then, a shout rang out from the chaotic crowd, "Geng Miaowan!"

Geng Miaowan was startled. Besides the few pets she had brought with her, who else here would know her true identity? She glanced casually at the crowd and then looked away, only to see the young man being restrained by the bar's security personnel looking at her with eager eyes.

Does he know her? But who is he?

"Do you know him?" Qiu Pi asked.

Since she didn't know him, it meant he wasn't important, so she shook her head and continued walking out. However, she hadn't taken two steps when the voice came again.

"Geng Miaowan!"

Qiu Pi stopped and looked at her. "He seems to be calling you." His tone was very certain.

Geng Miaowan laughed and said, "How could that be? I don't know him at all! Besides, I'm Shen Meiling, not Geng Miaowan."

But it seemed like the man was deliberately trying to sabotage her, shouting at her again, "It's you, the one in white!" Seeing that she still ignored him and continued walking towards the door, he blurted out in a panic, "Shou...Shouhu..."

The man fell silent after being glared at by Geng Miaowan.

If Geng Miaowan still doesn't know who he is, then she's been a guardian for nothing all this time. She just doesn't know which group he's in, and she's so stupid to have been captured.

The man stared at her intently, as if afraid she would disappear if he blinked.

He'd been here for a month, and he knew the rules all too well. Someone like him, who'd sneaked in with a purpose, would be lucky to escape being thrown into the river to feed the fish. He thought he was doomed this time, but luckily, he ran into Geng Miaowan.

Although I don't know why she's here, seeing how close Qiu Pi is to her, I figure saving his life shouldn't be a problem.

Geng Miaowan turned to look at Qiu Pi, who was looking at her with a half-smile. She chuckled dryly and said, "Um... I admit, I know this person."

Qiu Pi didn't respond to her words, but just looked at her and murmured, "Protect...protect what?"

“Protect…” She was startled, her eyes flickered, and she thought about how to say it without arousing his suspicion, “It’s… he… he used to be my suitor, and he said he would protect me for life.”

As soon as she said that, she felt the temperature around her drop several degrees, and she quickly added, "But I had no feelings for him at all, and he eventually gave up."

“If that’s the case, it doesn’t matter if we die,” Qiu Pi said coldly.

"No..." Geng Miaowan stopped him. She couldn't guarantee that the idiot wouldn't reveal her identity before he was killed. Seeing his questioning look, she added, "Well... we grew up in the same orphanage. He helped me a lot when we were little, so... I think..."

As she hesitated about how to begin, Qiu Pi suddenly straightened up, glanced sharply at the door, and said, "I have something to attend to, so I must leave now. Zhu Hai, send a car to take Miss Geng... Shen back later."

The person who had been standing to the side glanced at Geng Miaowan imperceptibly and respectfully replied, "Yes."

He'd never seen a woman who could make their young master Qiu so attentive. (To be continued.)