From a distance, looking out the car window, Dong Enyu noticed a silver sedan parked outside the Employee Dormitory.
Originally, after leaving the Church, Dong Enyu thought about relaxing at a nearby Bar, but Yuan Fangzhong had thoughtfully called a taxi for her in advance, instructing the driver to ensure the woman was safely returned to the dormitory.
He repeatedly emphasized to the elderly driver not to let the woman off halfway, so Dong Enyu couldn’t make things difficult for him and obediently got in the car to go home.
It seemed Uncle Chen still wasn’t comfortable letting her handle things on her own, insisting on having a little watchdog keep an eye on her.
“Thank you, no need for change,” Dong Enyu said, handing a large bill to the driver from her purse before getting out of the car.
At an angle by the entrance, a woman in a military-style jacket leaned against the car, looking this way.
Her arms were crossed, and she wore a baseball cap that obscured her face, but she exuded a strong aura that made employees passing by the dormitory entrance hurry past in fear.
Even the building manager couldn’t help but come out to check, ready to call the police if the woman made any sudden moves.
“Long time no see,” Dong Enyu said as she approached Luo Ye.
She couldn’t see the other woman’s eyes, but she could feel herself being watched, like being stared at by a wolf.
Dong Enyu wasn’t sure why Luo Ye was looking for her, but she didn’t think it was anything serious, so she wasn’t nervous.
“If you’re waiting for someone else and I misunderstood, I’m sorry,” Dong Enyu said, pretending to head into the building.
Just as she took a step, Luo Ye turned and opened the car door, making her intentions clear.
She wanted Dong Enyu to get in the car.
Was there any need to hesitate? Dong Enyu smirked and gracefully got into the passenger seat.
She didn’t even need to think about it because she was confident that Luo Ye wouldn’t harm her now.
From the moment she saw Luo Ye at the dormitory entrance, Dong Enyu was so pleased she almost laughed out loud, just short of calling Chen Zheng to share the good news.
Because she was holding onto Luo Ye’s trust in her, she could do as she pleased.
Dong Enyu took out a light cigarette, rummaging through her pockets only to realize she hadn’t brought a lighter.
She turned to the woman in the driver’s seat.
“Can you light this for me? I didn’t bring a lighter,” she said lazily, holding the cigarette between her slender fingers.
Luo Ye, hearing this, took out a lighter from inside her jacket and lit the cigarette for her, the action completely natural.
“Thanks,” Dong Enyu said, taking a shallow puff and feeling a bit more awake.
Just as she was about to take a second puff, Luo Ye took the cigarette from her fingers, leaving her with two items: a piece of paper with an address and a key.
Her gaze darkened as she exhaled the smoke, a faint bitterness in her voice.
Was this a joke? “Luo Ye, I think you’ve already heard from Di Wei, right?” Dong Enyu weighed the key in her hand, though it wasn’t heavy, it felt burdensome.
“I no longer have any rights or status.
Honestly, I don’t even have the qualifications to speak with Manager Huo.
I’m just an ordinary office worker who can’t offer you any benefits, and I won’t allow myself to have any ties with Wutang.
You understand, right?”
She spoke without any particular intention, but Luo Ye clearly took it to heart.
“Don’t worry,” Luo Ye said coldly, dismissing the situation.
Dong Enyu blinked, taking back the cigarette from Luo Ye’s hand and returning the key and paper to her.
She didn’t smoke again but opened the car window and tossed the cigarette out.
“Whether you want to keep me or plan to monitor me, you’d better give up.
I’ve already quit this game; there’s no place for me anymore.”
She spoke so calmly, without any trace of emotion.
It was precisely Dong Enyu’s indifferent attitude that instantly angered Luo Ye.
Just as Dong Enyu was about to get out of the car, Luo Ye turned and pulled her back, causing the car to shake violently.
Dong Enyu was pinned against the car door, her arm held tightly, making it impossible for her to move.
She frowned, staring at Luo Ye, whose cap had fallen by the handbrake during the intense movement.
Those once clear, emerald eyes, as calm as still water, now showed a hint of turmoil.
Luo Ye seemed confused, her gaze losing its usual calm when she looked at Dong Enyu.
“Those reports,” after a moment of tension, Luo Ye spoke in a deep voice, her tone cautious, “was it you?”
Was it you? A careful, probing question.
Faced with such doubt, Dong Enyu smiled openly and nodded, “Yes, it was me.” Why lie? She had no reason to lie.
However, Dong Enyu’s honesty made Luo Ye hesitate.
Such a nonchalant, straightforward admission should have been a relief, eliminating the need for speculation, but it left Luo Ye even more at a loss.
“No,” Luo Ye’s grip on Dong Enyu’s arm softened, “it wasn’t you.”
“Why not me?” Dong Enyu countered, looking directly into Luo Ye’s eyes, a barely noticeable smile on her lips.
“You should know, besides me, who else is the biggest suspect in this matter? Who else could have witnessed Haijiao and Wutang’s business dealings? Which subordinate besides me could have attended?”
It was like holding a shovel, digging into the earth one scoop at a time.
Dong Enyu was undoubtedly digging her own grave, wondering if Luo Ye would kick her in.
“If Haijiao is affected by the media, Wutang will also suffer.
If the supply can’t be stabilized, I’m sure you’ll be troubled too, right? But you don’t have to worry.
Just find a scapegoat, and everything will be fine, right? Luo Ye, you won’t miss this opportunity, will you?”
As soon as she finished speaking, the sense of restraint on her arm disappeared.
Luo Ye’s grip was so strong it felt like she was going to break Dong Enyu’s bones.
Dong Enyu squinted in pain, about to speak, but Luo Ye’s lips pressed against hers, soft yet cold.
Dong Enyu tilted her head back to return the kiss, biting Luo Ye’s lower lip, her tongue tracing it delicately.
What should have been a passionate kiss was tempered by this gesture.
Luo Ye exuded a strong killing intent, yet her actions were gentle, contradicting her demeanor.
Even she was starting to feel conflicted, holding contradictory feelings towards Dong Enyu.
This was exactly what Dong Enyu wanted.
“Don’t be afraid…” After calming down, Luo Ye slightly pulled back, speaking with a seductive, low voice that was incredibly charming, as if whispering sweet nothings.
“I’m here.” It was a tacit admission that Dong Enyu was the culprit.
Yet Luo Ye subtly promised to protect her.
One admitted to the crime, the other refused to believe.
One offered protection, the other…
“Yes, with you here, I’m even more afraid,” Dong Enyu said, slightly tilting her head, a faint smile on her lips, her words cold and piercing.
A decisive rejection.
Luo Ye was taken aback, and Dong Enyu took the opportunity to shake off her hand.
With a gentle click of the door lock, Dong Enyu had already stepped out of the car.
“Don’t come looking for me again.
An ordinary office worker can’t handle the affection of the underworld.
And…” Dong Enyu took out a sparkling bracelet from her purse, placing it on the seat as she got up.
Before closing the door, she squinted slightly, saying softly, “What I owe you, I’ll return in full.”
Turning away, she left without hesitation.
Every debt would be settled, not a single one would be missed.
Five days later, the reports were like a flood, completely out of control.
“Bringing you today’s top news, Coral Reef Group’s head, He Xuan, held a press conference this morning, inviting reporters…” In the kitchen, Dong Enyu leaned against the counter, sipping aromatic coffee.
From this angle, she could see He Xuan’s serious face on the TV screen, followed by the security escorting him to the press conference.
Huo Ai was also in the background, drawing attention from the cameras.
Dong Enyu noticed the woman’s smile was gone, her serious demeanor robbing her of her usual grace, accompanied by a girl who seemed to be Huo Ai’s new partner.
In just five days, with a daily report, the relentless pursuit of Haijiao had such an effect.
When the media realized this wasn’t just slander but a strong news point, all newspapers and magazines began a frenzied chase.
In five days, 120 hours, Haijiao was forced to temporarily close, as upstream and downstream suppliers grew anxious, and employees were hounded by cameras, leaving them on edge.
The only option was to suspend operations.
Beep—beep— The laptop on the living room table suddenly emitted a whistle-like sound.
Dong Enyu decisively turned off the TV, holding her Mark cup as she returned to the sofa.
When she lifted the screen, the flashing image was unusual.
The woman put on the headphones placed beside her.
The not-so-clear video wasn’t a movie but a surveillance feed from somewhere.
The two whistle sounds were a reminder that the show was about to start.
The screen showed three women, the camera aimed at a desk.
The view outside the window was obscured by curtains, and the room was dimly lit, fitting the atmosphere.
Dong Enyu blinked, casually sipping her coffee, completely at ease.
Unfortunately, the woman sitting at the desk wasn’t as relaxed.
She sat with her eyes closed, seemingly meditating, a young girl standing beside her, and an older woman in front of the desk.
These three were the individuals identified in the news as being involved with the underworld: He Xuan, Huo Ai, and the clueless Maggie.
Compared to the boring news, Dong Enyu was more interested in the “reality show.” She turned up the volume slightly, as there was no movement yet.
Although Huo Ai kept a close watch on her, during the time at sea, Dong Enyu was very free.
She had installed a camera in the office without alerting anyone.
In hindsight, every decision she made was a risk, but fortunately, these risks were worth taking.
Like now, she could comfortably lie on the sofa and watch the “show.”
Two minutes passed, and the three remained motionless.
Huo Ai’s face was full of fatigue, and He Xuan wasn’t much better.
Just as Dong Enyu was about to make more coffee, He Xuan’s angry shouting suddenly came through the headphones.
“It was definitely Dong Enyu!” Her heart skipped a beat… On the screen, He Xuan slammed the desk in anger, scattering papers everywhere.
Maggie bent down to pick them up, and Huo Ai opened her eyes.
Calm, emotionless, with a deep sense of hesitation in his eyes, he looked into Dong Enyu’s eyes through the screen.
