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For a moment, Lu Li couldn't tell what Qi Yang was trying to do, but he trusted his own instincts more.

Lu Li leaned back, a confident smile tugging at his lips. "Young Master Qi, you're just a kid who hasn't even grown up yet. Did you think I wouldn't see through your little scheme if you acted all mysterious? You're too young. The moment you agreed to meet me, you exposed your weakness. You lost this negotiation before it even began."

"I'd advise you to stop putting on a brave face and negotiate with me properly. If I'm in a good mood, I might even ask for a little less."

Qi Yang suddenly laughed and set down his teacup. "Director Lu, you said it yourself. I'm just a kid. Have you forgotten how old I am?"

"What?" The question came so far out of nowhere that Lu Li froze. A few seconds later, realization struck, and his eyes widened in terror. "You..."

But it was too late. Qi Yang grabbed the wine bottle on the table and smashed it down with a crash. Glass shards flew everywhere.

It happened in an instant. By the time Lu Li reacted, the bottle's jagged edge was pressed against his neck. "Only figured it out now? Too bad. You're a little slow."

"I never expected you to come to me yourself."

Qi Yang's voice was still cool, with even a hint of amusement. That was the most terrifying part. A chill ran through Lu Li, and his scalp prickled. How could anyone still smile at a time like this? He wasn't normal. He was a lunatic!

How could anyone expect a lunatic to play by the rules?

Lu Li suddenly remembered what he had learned when he had someone investigate Qi Yang. He