Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Cheng Juan was thinking about Lone Wolf too. He naturally didn’t want to bring Qin Ran along. Who knew what Lone Wolf was like? He had to admit that he felt Lone Wolf could pose a threat, and he didn’t want to take her along for now until he knew who he was dealing with.
If he was good-looking, it’d be best not to let them meet each other.
He appeared serious on the outside as he said, “Right, I’ll be meeting someone later too.”
“Who?” Qin Ran put her glass of milk down and asked casually.
“She isn’t good-looking.” Cheng Juan wiped his hands after he was done eating.
“Oh.” Qin Ran nodded and did not ask more.
Cheng Jin finished his hearty breakfast too and took his plate to the kitchen. When he got back, he said to Cheng Mu, “Cheng Mu, send Miss Qin there later.”
This was the first time they were all awake so early.
But they were all interested in tagging along with Cheng Juan to see who this Lone Wolf was.
In the past, it didn’t matter who sent Qin Ran, but now…
Cheng Mu looked up. “I…”
Cheng Shui nodded in agreement with Cheng Jin and said, “Cheng Mu, take good care of Miss Qin. Drive safely.”
Cheng Huo patted Cheng Mu on the back and added, “Little Mu, sorry for the trouble.”
Cheng Tu didn’t say anything. He simply gave Cheng Mu a strange smile.
Although Cheng Mu was curious about Lone Wolf too, he decided this arrangement was alright. He took a bite of his bread and nodded. “Yeah, sure.”
“What time are you leaving?” Cheng Juan ignored the five brothers and asked Qin Ran.
“8:30. I’ve to be there at nine.” Qin Ran hadn’t planned on getting anyone to follow her, but she’d guessed that Cheng Juan wouldn’t allow her to drive on her own, anyway.
Cheng Juan smiled.
At 8:30, Cheng Mu drove out the car that was specially meant for Qin Ran.
“Thanks, Brother.” Cheng Huo patted Cheng Mu on the shoulder through the open window. “I’ll surely give you first-hand information.”
Cheng Mu’s best response was to wind up the window.
Cheng Juan stood there as he watched the car pull out of the driveway.
Behind him, the other four brothers watched as the car left too. Cheng Shui smiled and said, “Miss Qin’s appointment is at nine too, that’s the same time as yours.”
Cheng Shui said it casually.
He didn’t think much about it.
Nor did the rest of those present.
At this point, they were hurrying Cheng Juan to leave.
Cheng Juan didn’t seem as enthusiastic. Instead, he said, “What’s the rush? The other party isn’t going to run away.”
…
At the same time.
129.
“Boss, why did you get us here?” Slag Dragon and Giant Crocodile were sitting in the office looking at Chang Ning.
“There’s something I need to let you guys know,” Chang Ning said seriously.
Chang Ning knew that Qin Ran didn’t want to involve him because she didn’t want to drag 129 down.
But was Chang Ning such a scaredy-cat?
He couldn’t possibly remain uninvolved. If anything went wrong, he would just leave 129 on his own accord.
Although he had no idea what Qin Ran was involved in, he was genuinely worried for her.
“Don’t look so serious, my heart can’t take it. Just shoot.” Slag Dragon placed his hand on his chest and said a little teasingly.
Chang Ning glanced at him. “Regarding the Lone Wolf incident… she’s meeting someone today.”
He told them about what Qin Ran told him last night.
“They will be meeting at the underground clubhouse today. I booked the private room beside hers, so we can go over first. In case a fight really breaks out…” Chang Ning thought about it and realized that there was nothing much he could do if they really ended up fighting. “We could at least control the situation. After all, Beijing is our territory,” he said casually.
Slag Dragon’s eyes lit up. “Damn, damn! Boss Chang Ning, didn’t I say so from the beginning? She isn’t just anyone!”
Chang Ning didn’t bother responding to him and turned to Giant Crocodile. “How are you handling Ming Hai’s matters?”
“He’s taken the bait.” Giant Crocodile wasn’t as optimistic as Slag Dragon. “But the situation with the people in Continent F isn’t so simple to handle. We’ll see how it goes when we go over. We could perhaps negotiate with them again.”
…
8:50.
Cheng Mu stopped the car at the clubhouse.
He didn’t leave Qin Ran alone at any point in time.
He handed the car keys to the valet and left with Qin Ran.
Qin Ran stood outside the clubhouse for a while. She was in a white sweatshirt today. She only had on a black coat under the watchful eyes of Cheng Juan, who insisted she put on something a little thicker.
She pulled the hoodie down and waited at the entrance for about a minute. Then, she glanced at Cheng Mu and entered the building without shaking him off.
Chang Ning booked the fifth private room on the top level.
She entered the private room at 8:55.
When the attendant led them into the private room, it was still empty.
Cheng Mu couldn’t help but look at her in shock. Qin Ran’s control of her timing was always perversely accurate. She always reached on the dot.
This was the first time she arrived early.
Cheng Mu wondered who exactly she was meeting.
Downstairs.
The four men followed behind Cheng Juan.
Cheng Juan took off his jacket and entered the elevator before saying, “Don’t follow me up.”
The four people, who had come along just to take a look at Lone Wolf, went quiet.
Ding—
The elevator doors shut.
Cheng Huo said, “Boss didn’t mention not letting us tag along, right?”
This was so frustrating.
Cheng Jin thought for a while before saying, “We shouldn’t have despised Miss Qin.”
The other three of them were speechless.
Upstairs.
Cheng Juan confirmed that he had arrived in the right room. It was 8:59 am.
He followed the attendant to the room with his hands behind his back.
The attendant knocked on the door gently. Then, someone opened the door from the inside.
