“Here.” Luo Ye tossed the dark red, sexy lingerie into the midst of several men.
The sudden drop sent playing cards flying off the table, and the men’s faces turned awkward. This was Dong Enyu’s lingerie, which she had just taken off after losing a bet. If Dong Enyu had undressed in front of them, it would have undoubtedly stirred their blood, but with Luo Ye bringing it over, the unspoken warning in her demeanor made their faces pale with fear.
Not daring to show their discomfort, the men hurriedly held the lingerie as if they had received a great favor, nodding eagerly at Luo Ye. “Thank you, Sister Ye! Thank you, Sister Ye!” They all knew that Yong Le was Han Ge’s most trusted subordinate, while Luo Ye was Qi Ge’s most valued aide. Meeting them was like meeting the big boss; no one dared to cause trouble.
Dong Enyu stood to the side, feeling that Luo Ye had helped her save face. Just as she thought the air conditioning in the private room was too cold, she suddenly felt warmth enveloping her shoulder. When she turned her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
“Han Ge?” Dong Enyu found herself draped in Han Ge’s gray suit jacket. She hadn’t expected him to come over and speak to her, which left her a bit flustered. However, she quickly regained her composure and accepted the wine glass Han Ge offered her, filled with tasteful red wine instead of fiery liquor.
“Sorry, my brothers took the joke too far.” Han Ge was quite young, probably in his late twenties, with a bright voice and refined speech that made Dong Enyu feel a bit out of place. After all, the big bosses who usually hosted at Star Diamond were rather crude men, and it was rare to encounter someone like Han Ge.
“It’s fine, I just had bad luck today.” Dong Enyu smiled and raised her glass in a toast to Han Ge.
“You look unfamiliar, are you new?” Han Ge’s gaze politely assessed her neck without wandering down to her exposed skin. He usually didn’t come to Star Diamond unless invited to gatherings like tonight’s, but that didn’t mean he was unfamiliar with the public relations staff here. Brother Peng had a good relationship with him, and if there were new faces, they would be introduced to Han Ge.
“My name is Dong Enyu; I’ve just been at Star Diamond for a month,” she introduced herself politely.
Han Ge suddenly showed surprise, a strange smile creeping onto his face as he boldly scrutinized Dong Enyu from head to toe before chuckling a few times. “So you are Dong Enyu. Sorry for my rudeness earlier. I’ve heard Yong Le mention you often, but I didn’t expect you to be a mature woman; I thought you were a younger sister.” Dong Enyu wasn’t offended; she merely nodded and smiled, but inside, she felt a bit uneasy, unsure of what Yong Le had said about her… that rogue.
“What are you two chatting about? Count me in!” Qi Ge returned from a phone call and saw Han Ge and Dong Enyu enjoying their conversation.
“Oh, nothing much. This is the new public relations staff, named Dong Enyu.” Han Ge enthusiastically introduced her.
“I know, she’s the one who’s close with Luo Ye! So her name is Dong Enyu; Luo Ye never introduced her to me.” Qi Ge, holding a bottle of strong liquor, took a few swigs directly from the bottle. “I heard you know Teacher Zhao? Old Peng told me that Teacher Zhao always asks you to accompany her when she comes to Star Diamond. Is that true?” Teacher Zhao was quite popular among the big bosses, and even Qi Ge appreciated her cold demeanor.
“Not much; the teacher just likes to confide in me.” Dong Enyu slightly lowered her gaze as she spoke.
Basically, Zhao Han was also a rogue.
“I’ll first congratulate both of you on your rising careers.” She shifted the topic and raised her glass to drink.
Seeing her straightforwardness, Qi Ge also took a swig from the bottle, and Han Ge raised his glass in return.
Dong Enyu left a good impression on both big bosses, especially with Yong Le and Luo Ye backing her up. Her status had already distanced her from other female public relations staff. The two big bosses chatted with her casually about everyday topics, and they didn’t hesitate to share information about the distribution of power among the gangs. The entire North District was divided into four major areas, with Han Ge and Qi Ge jointly controlling one area, while another was under the command of Brother Tong Tang. The remaining two areas weren’t considered Tong Tang’s territory, but they were still connected to the gangs.
“Han Ge! It’s all settled!” Yong Le, who had been absent until now, walked over.
She smiled as she wrapped her arm around Dong Enyu’s waist, smoothly taking the wine from her hand and drinking it all in one go. Her fluid movements made Qi Ge glance meaningfully at Yong Le and Dong Enyu before chuckling and turning away.
“Thank you for your hard work. I invited you here to relax, yet I made you do work.” Han Ge raised a glass to Yong Le.
Her jacket was cold, as if she had just rushed back from outside, and it was unclear where she had been.
“It’s fine; I have to help with Han Ge’s matters.” She said with a childlike smile, suddenly leaning close to Dong Enyu’s ear, tightening her grip around her waist, and with the scent of alcohol, she asked, “Didn’t you say the more revealing, the better? What is this? A white shirt temptation?” Clearly, she was dissatisfied with Dong Enyu’s outfit, swaying her beautiful legs as if trying to entice someone.
“Did you see those clothes on the floor?” Dong Enyu placed her arm over Yong Le’s hand around her waist and replied lightly, “I was originally dressed, but I lost badly at cards, and this is all that’s left to cover up.” Her tone carried a hint of amusement as she slightly tilted her head, whispering that they had cheated.
“Oh?” Yong Le raised her fiery red eyes with interest. Standing behind Dong Enyu, she rested her chin on her shoulder. From this angle, she could see a group of men playing cards in the sofa area, their raucous laughter echoing throughout the private room, nearly drowning out the music. Among them, she spotted something behind one of the men.
Dong Enyu felt a chill run down her spine as Yong Le unexpectedly slipped her hand inside her shirt. Although she was covered by Han Ge’s suit jacket, this was still a bit too bold. Dong Enyu frowned and nudged Yong Le with her elbow, urging her to be more respectful, but that slightly cold hand directly grasped her soft curves.
“Did you take this off too?” Yong Le’s tone held a hint of amusement, but Dong Enyu didn’t overlook the underlying danger.
“Don’t worry, Luo Ye is covering for me; they didn’t see.” She pulled Yong Le’s hand away, making her hold onto her waist without wandering.
However, she didn’t mention that it was Luo Ye who had helped her take it off, as Yong Le seemed dissatisfied with that answer.
“Did Luo Ye see?” Yong Le spoke in a very soft voice, her warm breath brushing against Dong Enyu’s ear, almost like a whisper.
Dong Enyu blinked, her fluttering eyelashes casting long shadows under the light.
“Luo Ye is your friend, and besides, we’re all women. Does it really matter if you saw or not?” She didn’t want to delve into Yong Le’s questioning tone. After all, when she mentioned being cheated by a man and left exposed, Yong Le had laughed it off. But when it came to Luo Ye, Yong Le’s attitude had clearly shifted, radiating a suppressed wildness, like a beast lurking in the darkness.
She was observing, waiting.
“I said I don’t want to share with everyone.” The intense possessiveness in those words momentarily stunned Dong Enyu.
Her heart felt as if it had been struck hard, a mix of pain and surprise.
No one could hear what they were saying; they could only see Yong Le intimately wrapping her arms around Dong Enyu, the two of them whispering to each other. Luo Ye didn’t approach to interrupt; she sat on the sofa beside a few men, legs crossed, sipping her drink. The shadow under her cap obscured her expression, but her gaze remained fixed on Dong Enyu and Yong Le. Only when Yong Le’s hand slipped into Dong Enyu’s shirt did Luo Ye slow her drinking.
“Come here,” Yong Le released Dong Enyu and linked her arm as they walked toward Han Ge and Qi Ge. “Han Ge, sorry to interrupt!”
“What’s up?” Han Ge nodded at Qi Ge, who discreetly stepped back.
“Han Ge, didn’t you say yesterday that you wanted to recommend someone to manage Master Ming’s little bar?” Yong Le blinked, her confident smile brightening her face. Suddenly, she pulled Dong Enyu forward and pushed her ahead. “Let her do it; Dong Enyu has experience, and I highly recommend her!”
“Yong Le?!” Dong Enyu was taken aback, not expecting her to recommend herself to run a bar! If she went to the bar that Han Ge had taken from Master Ming, she would be considered part of the underworld.
“Can I hear your reasoning?” Han Ge didn’t agree right away but asked Yong Le to explain first.
“I originally planned to let Xiao Juan take over, but she’s too timid and wouldn’t be able to command respect from Master Ming’s subordinates. If I sent other brothers, there would be conflicts. So, having Dong Enyu take charge is the best option. She’s mature and steady, knows what to say and what not to say, and can definitely manage the bar well. I trust my judgment.” She spoke without a hint of hesitation, making Dong Enyu feel awkward.
She was just a Star Diamond hostess; how could she possibly run a bar? Everything felt too sudden!
“Are you mixing personal feelings into this decision?” Han Ge asked directly, as he could guess Yong Le’s intentions.
Yong Le’s desire to have Dong Enyu infiltrate the underworld was quite obvious.
“Exactly, but I can’t deny that Dong Enyu has some skills; otherwise, I wouldn’t guarantee it with my reputation.” Her tone was so assertive that it felt less like a recommendation and more like a declaration, exuding an air of inevitability.
“What do you think, Miss Dong?” Han Ge, accustomed to Yong Le’s attitude, shrugged and turned to Dong Enyu.
My thoughts… Dong Enyu fell silent at his question.
She could feel many eyes on her—Yong Le behind her, Han Ge in front, Qi Ge not far away, and Luo Ye on the sofa, staring at her. The silent pressure washed over her like a tide; her decision could change the current situation. If she agreed, she would successfully infiltrate the underworld and no longer be just a hostess, but at the same time, her rapid rise would attract others’ attention and threaten her undercover identity.
If she disagreed, she would remain stagnant.
So…
“Thank you, Han Ge and Yong Le, for the opportunity. I will not let you down.” Dong Enyu smiled brightly.
Her dark eyes sparkled like a crescent moon, her crimson lips forming an elegant curve, exuding a mature charm that was both soft and not overly conspicuous. Dong Enyu perfectly disguised herself, seamlessly accepting this grand opportunity. From then on, she would no longer be a mere hostess under Star Diamond but a helper under Han Ge in Tong Tang.
With the stakes set, there was no turning back.
