Even hybrid monsters have their day

Upon seeing this, He Chaobai laughed heartily, "Good, good!" and released her hand.

Geng Miaowan poured him a glass of wine and handed it to him. He chuckled twice, took the glass, and drank it all in one gulp. He exclaimed, "Good wine!"

She smiled at him, handed him a business card, and said, "Since it's good wine, Mr. He, you might as well have some more. If you want to drink again next time, just give me a call."

Jia Chaobai took the business card and glanced at it casually, but his eyes widened when he saw what it said. He looked up at her sharply and asked, "Who are you? What is your purpose?"

"If Young Master He has the time, perhaps we could have a proper talk," Geng Miaowan said, her fawning smile fading as she became serious. She wouldn't have resorted to this tactic if she hadn't been desperately searching for a way to meet him alone.

This He Chaotian looked to be in his thirties, handsome, and spent his days frequenting brothels. Just by looking at his appearance, he seemed like a typical playboy.

But those who know him know that he is meticulous, cautious, insightful, bold, careful, and willing to take risks. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to turn his company into one of the top enterprises in the city in just a few years.

His family has a history in organized crime, and he is now trying to legitimize his career. This has angered some powerful figures whose interests have been harmed, so he is taking extra precautions to ensure his safety.

It's fair to say this man has virtually no weaknesses. If one had to pinpoint one, it would be his lust. In fact, women are his only weakness; he changes women like he changes clothes. He's completely powerless against beautiful women, always unconsciously swayed by their allure.

Even though the chances of being murdered because of a woman are far higher than usual, it can't stop him from pursuing beautiful women. Bars are his usual haunts, and he usually has bodyguards hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to protect him.

Compared to heavily guarded places like home or office, the security at a bar is significantly weaker, which is the main reason they ultimately decided to approach him here. For over a week, Geng Miaowan and the other three had racked their brains but hadn't been able to get even a step closer to him.

It must be said that his security work was exceptionally well done.

He Chaotian stared at Geng Miaowan for a long time. Finally, he let the woman leave the private room.

He took a cigarette from the pack, put it in his mouth, and asked, "You don't mind if I have a cigarette, do you?"

It's rare for someone to ask for permission before smoking, so she was surprised by his politeness. Her impression of him instantly improved. She was a demon; surely she wouldn't have to worry about secondhand smoke? Seeing her nod, he took out a pure silver lighter and lit his cigarette.

He took a deep drag of his cigarette and elegantly exhaled a smoke ring into the air. It vanished without a trace as it reached Geng Miaowan.

"What does this mean?" He leaned back on the sofa, scrutinizing her. He never let his guard down when it came to matters concerning his own safety.

Geng Miaowan looked at him, thinking about how she could say something that would make him accept her explanation and cooperate with her.

Seeing that she was just staring at him without saying a word, He Chaobai's gaze suddenly sharpened, but his tone was surprisingly gentle, "What? You have nothing to say, or is this just a little anecdote you made up to pique my interest?"

It was a very gentle voice, but Geng Miaowan detected a hint of bloodthirsty cruelty in it. However, she wasn't afraid; even if she couldn't win, running away was always an option.

She smiled in response and said, "It means exactly what you see."

"What do you mean I'm destined for bloodshed in the near future?"

Instead of answering his question directly, Geng Miaowan asked in return, "Do you believe in ghosts and gods?"

"Ghosts and gods?" He Chaobai laughed, as if he had heard the funniest joke, laughing so hard he could hardly breathe. After laughing, he stared at her and said coldly, "Miss, did you come here to tell me a joke?"

As a former underworld boss, and still a key figure secretly engaged in criminal activities, he has taken at least dozens, if not hundreds, of lives. If ghosts and gods truly exist, he would have been haunted by the vengeful spirits of the dead long ago. He wouldn't be sitting here alive.

Geng Miaowan sighed inwardly. She knew that most people who lived such dangerous lives wouldn't believe in ghosts or gods. This He Chaobai was indeed an atheist. This made persuasion even more difficult.

She looked at him and said very seriously, "Whether you think this is true or a joke, I just want to say that you are bound to suffer a bloody disaster soon."

However, his expression towards her held a hint of amusement. "And the reason?"

She shook her head.

"So next you're going to say that as long as I accept your opinion and do as you say, I can avoid this disaster?"

She nodded.

He Chaobai looked at her with a half-smile and said, "Whether you think this is the truth or a joke, I just want to say that if you say such baseless things again, I will make sure you suffer a bloody disaster immediately."

This was practically a blatant warning. If Geng Miaowan couldn't grasp the implication, then she had lived two lives in vain. But that was the reality. According to the information Feng Xiaotian had gathered, he was very likely to be the next victim.

She wouldn't have been so certain of it otherwise, but the fact that Yi Lanfeng was indeed murdered just as he had predicted gave her confidence in Feng Xiaotian's theories.

"Please believe me!" she said, looking at him with utmost sincerity. "Everything I'm saying is true."

However, her confidence in Feng Xiaotian's speculation didn't mean others would believe it. He Chaobai reiterated, "What's the reason? If you can give me a convincing reason, I might consider it."

Geng Miaowan thought for a moment and told him about the murder cases that had occurred over the past few years. However, she concealed the fact that the murderer was not human and only said that the other party was a mysterious woman. Otherwise, he would have been even more resistant.

This time, He Chaobai listened attentively, his expression the most serious she had ever seen him.

"So you suspect that the killer's next target is me?" He Chaobai asked, raising an eyebrow. This was truly unbelievable; he had never imagined it.

He never imagined that he, who had always been the one to commit murders for others, would one day become the target of murders, and in such a bizarre way at that.

“Yes, because of your…” She had intended to talk about his romantic history, but then she thought that if she said that to his face, it might upset him, and all her previous efforts would be wasted. She carefully chose her words and continued, “Because your dating history is similar to that of the previous victims, I deduce that the mysterious killer has likely already listed you as the next target.” (To be continued.)