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He took a sip of his drink without making a sound, subtly shifting half a step toward Chen Hui-chieh as he placed the glass down. The amber liquid of the whiskey swirled gently in the glass, reflecting the fleeting glint of light in his eyes.

Su Rui's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in his dark eyes. He looked away from Chen Hui-chieh's phone screen and tapped his fingertips lightly on the marble countertop, producing a crisp "tap-tap" sound.

"We can subtly probe at the banquet," he whispered in Chen Hui-chieh's ear, his voice low and tinged with a hint of amusement.

Chen Hui-chieh was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered. She wasn't surprised that Su Rui could see the messages on her phone—after all, Su Rui's control over the electronic world was terrifying. She simply frowned slightly, swiped her finger lightly across the screen, and temporarily put aside Lady Wenyue's message.

"When is the banquet?" she asked calmly, but a hint of thought flashed in her eyes.

Su Rui smiled, a smile tinged with a hint of languor and certainty, "In this city, any reason can justify holding a banquet."

Before he could finish speaking, Swire's golden tail lashed out, the tip lightly poking his shoulder. "Hey, what are you two whispering about?"

Hoshiguma also joined in, her green eyes gleaming with mischief. "Are you plotting some kind of 'special operation' again?"

Chen Hui-chieh glanced at them expressionlessly. "Private matters."

"Private?" Swire raised an eyebrow, her emerald eyes narrowing slightly. "Then I want to participate too."

"I second that." Hoshiguma grinned, his fangs gleaming. "Many hands make light work."

Su Rui looked at them, his smile deepening. He leaned back lazily, tapping his chin lightly with his finger. "Actually... it's not impossible."

Chen Hui-chieh's dragon eyes narrowed slightly, and she glared at him warningly.

But Su Rui pretended not to notice and continued, "After all, there are many people and eyes at a banquet, so having a few more 'companions' makes things more natural."

Swire's eyes lit up instantly, and her tail wagged happily. "What banquet? Where? Is there champagne?"

Hoshiguma then put his arm around Su Rui's shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Old Su, you don't mean you want us to be your 'cover,' do you?"

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, and simply shrugged.

Chen Hui-chieh took a deep breath, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. Finally, she spoke coldly, "... Don't hold us back."

Swire immediately raised his glass. "Deal!"

Hoshiguma patted Su Rui on the back with a mischievous grin. "Don't worry, we're professional 'cover'."

The Quill blinked and asked softly, "Then... what about me?"

Su Rui turned to look at her, her smile gentle, "Of course you'll come too."

The Quill's face flushed red, its fingers nervously twisting together. "I... I will try my best!"

That evening, at a private Banquet Hall in Dossoles.

The light from the crystal chandelier spilled onto the long table covered with a white tablecloth, and the champagne tower shimmered with a golden glow under the light. Guests gathered in twos and threes, clinking glasses and chatting and laughing.

Su Rui wore a well-tailored dark blue suit with a discreet silver lapel pin, looking elegant and composed. He had one hand in his pocket and a glass of champagne in the other, his gaze casually sweeping across every corner of the Banquet Hall.

Chen Hui-chieh had changed into a black evening gown, the slit in the skirt revealing glimpses of her long, slender legs. She held a glass of red wine in her hand, standing beside Su Rui with a cold and wary gaze.

Swire and Hoshiguma were completely immersed in the atmosphere of the banquet— Swire's gold gown shimmered under the lights, its tail elegantly wrapped around her wrist; Hoshiguma wore a sharp black suit, her green eyes carrying a lazy smile, occasionally raising her glass in a gesture of greeting.

Quill followed nervously behind Su Rui, her pale purple eyes scanning her surroundings uneasily. She wore a light purple dress and looked like a little rabbit that had wandered into a pack of wolves.

"Relax," Su Rui said softly, turning her head slightly. "Just think of it as a trip for fun."

The Quill pen nodded, but its fingers still unconsciously tightened their grip on the hem of the skirt.

Just then, a waiter came over with a tray containing several cocktails. Su Rui casually picked one up and handed it to Quill: "Want to try some?"

The Quill was carefully taken, and after taking a small sip, its eyes lit up instantly. "Delicious! Delicious!"

Su Rui chuckled, "Then drink more."

Chen Hui-chieh gave him a cold look. "Don't let her drink too much."

Su Rui shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.

Halfway through the banquet, the target finally appeared.

Wei Yenwu, dressed in a dark gray suit, was talking quietly with several dignitaries. His expression was calm, but his eyes would occasionally sweep towards a corner of the Banquet Hall —where Candela was raising her glass and smiling, her red lips slightly parted, seemingly discussing something interesting.

Su Rui's eyes darkened for a moment.

"Did you see that?" he whispered to Chen Hui-chieh.

Chen Hui-chieh nodded slightly, her dragon eyes narrowing slightly. "... It's a bit deliberate."

"That's why we need to use a roundabout approach." Su Rui smiled, then suddenly put her arm around Chen Hui-chieh's waist. "Want to cooperate?"

Chen Hui-chieh's body tensed instantly, but she quickly forced herself to relax. She glared coldly at Su Rui, but did not push his hand away.

The two walked "intimately" toward Wei Yenwu.

Swire saw this from afar, and her golden tail instantly bristled. "... What are those two doing?!"

Hoshiguma chuckled mischievously and took a sip of his drink, "Looks like Old Chen has finally figured it out?"

The Quill stared blankly at them, its cheeks flushing red.

"Mr. Wei, I've heard so much about you."

Su Rui raised his glass and smiled as he gestured to Wei Yenwu.

Wei Yenwu turned his head, his gaze lingering on Su Rui and Chen Hui-chieh for a moment before he gave a polite smile, "And who is this?"

"Su Rui," Su Rui introduced herself, her tone relaxed, "This is my female companion, Chen Hui-chieh."

Chen Hui-chieh nodded indifferently, without saying anything more.

Wei Yenwu's gaze lingered on Chen Hui-chieh for a second longer, clearly guessing his niece's purpose. A hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He smiled slightly, "Nice to meet you."

Su Rui smoothly transitioned the conversation. "I've heard that Mr. Wei and Ms. Candela have a close relationship?"

Wei Yenwu's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes subtly deepened for a moment. "Just an ordinary business partner."

Volume 11, Chapter 658: Look Who's Behind You

"Really?" Su Rui smiled casually. "That's a pity. I thought I could get an introduction from you."

Wei Yenwu narrowed his eyes slightly. "Mr. Su is interested in Ms. Candela?"

"It's a business matter," Su Rui shrugged. "After all, Dossoles has a huge market potential." Although Su Rui wasn't in business, that didn't stop Su Rui from saying that.

Wei Yenwu pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "In that case, why don't I introduce you?"

Su Rui's eyes darkened for a moment, but her smile remained unchanged, "That would be perfect."

Ten minutes later.

Candela's red lips curved slightly as she raised her glass to Su Rui, saying, "Mr. Su, it's an honor to meet you."

Su Rui smiled, "Ms. Candela is even more beautiful than rumored."

Candela chuckled, her gaze sweeping over Chen Hui-chieh: "And who is this?"

"My female companion." Su Rui's tone was natural, but the hand around Chen Hui-chieh's waist tightened slightly.

Chen Hui-chieh expressionless, but a hint of coldness flashed deep within her dragon eyes.

Candela seemed to sense something, but didn't say anything. She smiled slightly, "You two are a perfect match."

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, but her fingertips gently caressed Chen Hui-chieh's waist, as if to soothe her or to hint at something.

Chen Hui-chieh's breathing paused slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

After the banquet.

"How was it?" Swire asked impatiently, her tail wagging happily. "Any success?"

Hoshiguma grinned mischievously at Su Rui and Chen Hui-chieh: "You two seem to be really into your 'acting'?"

Chen Hui-chieh gave her a cold glance but didn't say anything.

Su Rui smiled and took out a business card from his pocket—it was given to him privately by Candela.

"It seems we've been 'invited'," he said softly, his eyes deep.

The Quill blinked and asked softly, "... What do we do next?"

Su Rui looked at Chen Hui-chieh, a slight smile playing on her lips, "What do you think, Officer Chen?"

Chen Hui-chieh remained silent for a moment, then finally spoke coldly:

"... continue."

Chen took Su Rui back to the hotel room. Su Rui rested her chin on Chen's shoulder and looked at her phone. Although she could have used her Scanning Vision to get information, this was more fun.

Chen didn't seem to mind, letting Su Rui look around as she pleased, and didn't try to avoid Su Rui.

Chen Hui-chieh's phone screen lit up, and a message from Lady Wenyue popped up:

"No wonder Old Wei was so vague when he went out on business; now I understand."

Chen Hui-chieh stared at the message, her brows furrowed slightly, and her fingertips tapped lightly on the edge of her phone, as if she were considering how to reply.

Su Rui stood beside her, her gaze inadvertently sweeping across the screen, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

He knew, of course, that Wei Yenwu was really only here on official business—the Governor of Lungmen had always been clear about separating public and private matters, but... in front of Lady Wenyue, he always unconsciously became cautious, afraid of being misunderstood.

"Looks like Commander Wei's going to be kneeling on a washboard when he gets home," Su Rui chuckled softly, his tone slightly mischievous.

Chen Hui-chieh glanced at him, a hint of helplessness flashing in her dragon eyes. "Stop gloating."

Su Rui shrugged, his smile undiminished, "I just find it quite amusing—the dignified Governor of Lungmen, afraid his wife will misunderstand, doesn't even dare to tell her about his business trip in detail."

Chen Hui-chieh a soft hum, her fingers rapidly tapping on the screen as she replied to Lady Wenyue:

"Madam, things may not be as you think."

However, Lady Wenyue's reply came very quickly:

"I'm already on my way."

Chen Hui-chieh: "..."

Su Rui finally couldn't help but chuckle softly, "This is going to be interesting."

Chen Hui-chieh took a deep breath and rubbed her temples. "... I need to go and inform Commander Wei."

Su Rui raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure it's a good idea to tell him now that 'your wife is on her way to catch you cheating'?"

Chen Hui-chieh glared at him. "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Su Rui shrugged, a sly smile on her face, "How about... we watch the show first?"

Chen Hui-chieh: "..."

She stared at Su Rui for two seconds, then finally sighed and put her phone back in her pocket, "... Whatever."

Su Rui's smile deepened as she glanced at Wei Yenwu, who was talking to Candela in the distance, already anticipating the show to come.

After all, with Lady Wenyue personally taking charge, the scene is sure to be spectacular.

Su Rui leaned against a Roman column in the Banquet Hall, her fingertips lightly tapping her phone screen, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"You seem to be in a good mood?" Swire leaned in unnoticed, her golden tail lightly brushing against his wrist, her emerald eyes gleaming mischievously. "You're not plotting something again, are you?"

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, but simply waved her phone screen at her—it showed an encrypted folder labeled "Wei Yenwu's Official Business Itinerary Records".

"You even managed to get your hands on this?" Swire raised an eyebrow, her tail wagging happily. "Looks like Old Wei's going to owe you a favor this time."

"No need for favors." Su Rui put away his phone, his gaze shifting to Wei Yenwu, who was talking to Candela not far away. "I just think..." He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "... it's quite amusing to see Lady Wenyue so jealous."

Hoshiguma had somehow joined in, holding a glass of whiskey. "Su Rui, this kind of wicked taste of yours isn't good..." She grinned, her fangs gleaming, "But I like it."

Chen Hui-chieh stood a little distance away, her dragon eyes slightly narrowed, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Su Rui and Wei Yenwu. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end she just gave a soft hum and turned her face away.

Quill timidly tugged at Su Rui's sleeve. "Um... will Lady Wenyue really come?"

"Of course," Su Rui said with a smile, ruffling her hair. "And—"

Before he could finish speaking, the Banquet Hall doors were suddenly pushed open.

A familiar perfume scent wafted on the breeze, and Su Rui's lips unconsciously curled into a smile—it was Lady Wenyue's favorite "Lungmen Night Rain," cool yet with a subtle, almost imperceptible sweetness.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the doorway.

Lady Wenyue wore a dark green cheongsam, her hair styled in a high bun, and walked with elegant and composed steps. She wore a polite smile, but the coldness in her eyes made the temperature in the entire Banquet Hall seem to drop several degrees.

Wei Yenwu's back visibly froze.

Su Rui couldn't help but chuckle softly, casually taking a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray and swirling it gently. "The show's about to begin."