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By any means necessary – chapter 21

Never been in love.

This left Dong Enyu stunned for a moment. To her, love was instinctual, a kind of female intuition. If you wanted it, you pursued it, and then did everything possible to keep the other person by your side. Dong Enyu still remembered her first love was in the fifth grade. At that time, the older brother in her host family was very gentle with her, letting her play with all the toys and eat all the snacks, helping her solve any problems, and standing up to protect her when she was bullied by bad boys outside. Over time, she developed feelings and wrote love letters every day, slipping them into his backpack, hoping he would respond to her love. But unfortunately, he already had several beloved girlfriends.

Junior classmates, the neighbor’s little sister, an online video chat sister, and her, the host sister… So the taste of first love was bitter, and even now, thinking about it still made her feel gloomy.

“Can you teach me?” Mu Lin gently tugged on Dong Enyu’s sleeve, bringing her back to reality.

Teach? Love guidance?

“Actually, I can’t really say. These things depend on feelings, and without someone to practice with, it’s hard to learn, right?” Dong Enyu patted Mu Lin’s head, telling her not to worry. Fate is like stepping in dog poop; it depends on chance and destiny.

However, Mu Lin suddenly bit her lower lip, holding onto Dong Enyu’s sleeve.

“Can’t you just be a practice partner?” Mu Lin’s tone was a bit aggrieved, as if Dong Enyu was bullying her.

Practice partner? She tilted her head to look at Mu Lin’s profile, realizing she seemed to care about this. If she was so eager to fall in love, why not find someone she liked? Besides, she was just an old woman, and being a practice partner with her wasn’t very meaningful. But Mu Lin’s sulking appearance was very cute, even when angry, she was like a small animal, making people want to cherish her.

“Okay.” She didn’t know what came over her, but she agreed.

When Mu Lin heard Dong Enyu agree, she immediately turned her head up to look at her with joy. Her light brown eyes were filled with happiness, making her whole being radiant, as if light was shining down, causing Dong Enyu to squint to look directly at her. Such a bright smile was infectious, making Dong Enyu smile foolishly.

“But just as a practice partner. If you find someone you want to date, you must tell me and end this relationship.” She didn’t want to cause any future trouble, so she set some ground rules with Mu Lin.

“Okay.” She replied quickly, making Dong Enyu suspect she hadn’t really listened, as her eyes remained fixed on her.

The intense gaze made Dong Enyu a bit embarrassed…

“Since we’re already at this point, should we start with holding hands? Or do you think we should start over?” Dong Enyu let Mu Lin decide. After all, she just needed to guide Mu Lin. Love is something everyone expresses differently, but generally speaking, it’s like First Base, Second Base, Third Base, and a Home Run.

Holding hands, kissing, caressing, and going to bed.

“Then, holding hands?” Mu Lin shyly extended her hand, looking up at Dong Enyu, seemingly a bit nervous.

It was like a contagious disease, making Dong Enyu nervous as well.

She was experienced in love, so why was she acting so innocent now? Even holding hands made her heart race?

Dong Enyu took Mu Lin’s hand, just like when she was sick last time, holding her hand felt wonderful, soft and tender, with smooth skin. Mu Lin also had a sweet scent, making her feel comfortable. Such a clean and gentle girl, having her as a love guide was a bit of a waste. She should find a suitable man, and maybe if love blossomed, she could even be a bridesmaid or something?

Ring… ring…

Dong Enyu snapped back to reality, realizing her phone was ringing.

“Sorry, I need to take this call.” She saw Yong Le’s number on the screen and said to Mu Lin.

Dong Enyu stepped out of the café, standing under the eaves to answer the call.

“Where have you been?” Yong Le’s voice came through, sounding tired from work, even speaking slowly.

“I’m having afternoon tea with a friend. Did you just get home?” Dong Enyu frowned. Yong Le hadn’t come home since last night, and now it was three in the afternoon. Wasn’t she overworking herself? But she couldn’t interfere with Yong Le’s work, so she could only make some nourishing soup for her every day.

“Yeah, where are you? I want to see you.” Yong Le said while walking down the stairs and opening the car door.

“You just got off work, so rest well. I’ll be back soon.” Dong Enyu told her not to overexert herself.

“Then come back now. I want to see you.” Yong Le stopped what she was doing, insisting Dong Enyu come home immediately.

This was her usual style, willful and domineering.

“Give me two hours.” She couldn’t just leave Mu Lin behind; that would be rude.

“No, at most twenty… no, ten minutes,” Yong Le paused for a few seconds, then added, “Don’t try to bargain.”

Dong Enyu hesitated for five seconds before nodding in agreement. Since they started dating, Yong Le had been willful, but she had never been this eager to see her. Besides, she hadn’t come home last night, making Dong Enyu a bit worried, so she decided to go home and check on her. When she walked back into the café, the bell on the door jingled, and Mu Lin immediately smiled to greet her, making Dong Enyu feel a bit awkward.

“Sorry, I have to go.” She picked up her bag from the seat, apologetically looking at Mu Lin.

Sure enough, when Mu Lin heard this, her bright smile gradually faded, showing a very disappointed expression. But she didn’t say anything, and after a few seconds, she forced a smile to show it was okay. Seeing this, Dong Enyu felt bad, but she couldn’t just leave Yong Le unattended.

“I’m really sorry. My friend seems to be unwell, and I need to check on her.” Dong Enyu chose to hide her relationship with Yong Le because Yong Le was involved in the underworld, and she didn’t want to bring trouble to Mu Lin, so she only said Yong Le was a friend.

“Is your friend okay?” Mu Lin asked with concern as she picked up her purse and stood up.

Mu Lin was a good girl, and she didn’t complain when Dong Enyu had to leave early.

“She can still talk on the phone, so it shouldn’t be anything serious,” Dong Enyu said, taking the bill to pay as an apology.

After they left the café, Mu Lin didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she tugged on Dong Enyu’s coat.

“Shall I walk you to your car?” she asked, looking up at Dong Enyu, seeking her approval.

Dong Enyu found it amusing. Mu Lin didn’t really need her permission. Her gentle demeanor was so polite that even someone in a relationship might find it excessive. But Dong Enyu knew Mu Lin was like this—timid about such things, always needing Dong Enyu’s approval before taking action.

“Okay,” Dong Enyu nodded, taking the opportunity to hold Mu Lin’s hand.

They had agreed to start practicing by holding hands.

Mu Lin was delighted by Dong Enyu’s response. She gently tightened her grip on Dong Enyu’s hand, and they walked side by side down the street.

On a holiday afternoon, the shopping district was crowded. As they walked, Mu Lin kept her head down, and Dong Enyu could see her ears turning red with embarrassment. But their hands were firmly clasped together. Dong Enyu chuckled softly. There was nothing to be shy about when girls held hands, but only someone as pure as Mu Lin would be so bashful. At the same time, Dong Enyu felt a warmth in her chest, an inexplicable desire to get closer to her…

“My car is just ahead, you don’t need to walk me any further,” Dong Enyu said, stopping at the corner so Mu Lin wouldn’t have to continue.

Mu Lin paused, seeing Dong Enyu point to a car across the street, and suddenly felt a bit disappointed.

“Okay,” she said, but her hand was still holding on.

Dong Enyu looked down at their tightly clasped hands, thinking Mu Lin seemed too pitiful, as if she were about to be abandoned. She helplessly patted Mu Lin’s head before gently prying her hand away.

“I’m really sorry about today,” Dong Enyu apologized again, taking out her keys from her purse.

“It’s okay, because your friend… needs you more than I do…”

Needs you more than I do.

Dong Enyu pondered these words in her heart.

Mu Lin clutched the hem of her clothes, hesitating for a long time before finally looking up. She seemed to want to say something, but the words wouldn’t come out.

In the sunlight, her brown hair appeared slightly golden, and her light brown eyes shimmered with a watery glow. At first glance, she looked like a foreign porcelain doll, so delicate and beautiful that Dong Enyu was mesmerized. The breeze carried the scent of her perfume, sweet and feminine, enveloping Dong Enyu and gradually spreading.

“Can I ask you out again next time?” Mu Lin hesitated for a while before finally blurting it out.

But Dong Enyu felt that wasn’t what she originally intended to say.

“Sure, but I have to work in the evenings, so let’s meet in the morning or afternoon,” she replied, not mentioning that she owned a bar, only saying she worked the night shift.

“Are you free on weekends?” Mu Lin’s voice was soft and gentle, making it hard to resist.

Dong Enyu blinked, checking the time on her phone. It was already over ten minutes past. “Not necessarily.”

Her work wasn’t as regular as Mu Lin’s, and sometimes Yong Le would drag her along to collect money.

“But you can text me the day before you want to meet, and I’ll reply,” she said, putting away her phone and gently touching Mu Lin’s cheek. Although they were about the same height, Mu Lin always kept her head down and lacked presence, so Dong Enyu liked comforting her this way, always feeling like Mu Lin was a child.

“Okay,” Mu Lin nodded, and Dong Enyu turned to leave.

Mu Lin didn’t move. She watched Dong Enyu get into her car, start it, and before the car turned the corner, Dong Enyu rolled down the window to wave goodbye. Mu Lin politely waved back. As the car drove away, the smile on her face gradually faded. She really wanted to keep Dong Enyu, to chat with her more, to learn about her life. But Dong Enyu was mysterious, always avoiding such topics. The inexplicable sense of distance made Mu Lin anxious.

She clutched the hem of her clothes, gazing in the direction Dong Enyu had left.

A hint of sadness flashed in her light brown eyes. Where was Dong Enyu going? Who needed Dong Enyu more than she did?

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By any means necessary

By any means necessary

不择手段
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Status: Ongoing Type: Native Language: chinese
Dong Enyu, a top-secret agent from the National Security Bureau, is forced to take on an undercover mission before retiring. To root out a mole within the police force, she manages to infiltrate the most notorious gang in the northern district—Wutang. Disguised as a hostess in the nightclub "Star Diamond," she must secure her position before gathering intelligence. To achieve her goal, Dong Enyu will stop at nothing, using all her wiles—seduction! Temptation! She plans to reel in a big fish, but something seems off with the fish that's taken the bait! In summary, this is the story of an undercover mature woman surrounded by obstacles.

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