The black sedan sped under the sunlight, moving so fast it seemed like a phantom, whooshing past the highway and leaving a trail of black light in its wake.
Dong Enyu sat in the passenger seat.
Despite the high speed, the car was stable.
She watched the scenery fly by, feeling a bit uneasy, and instinctively tightened her grip on the seatbelt across her chest.
She glanced at Luo Ye in the driver’s seat.
Her cap was pulled down low, making Dong Enyu wonder if she could even see the road.
At the same time, she couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
“Slow down,” Dong Enyu softly reminded.
Luo Ye held the steering wheel, and the car was silent.
She didn’t like listening to the radio, so she didn’t let Dong Enyu turn it on.
“Scared?”
Her deep voice was as rich and steady as a high-end sports car’s engine.
“Not really, but we’re not in a hurry, right? It’s okay to drive slower.”
Dong Enyu didn’t want to admit she was a bit scared, especially in front of Luo Ye.
She couldn’t appear too weak.
She still couldn’t figure out Luo Ye’s personality because she never expressed her thoughts.
But Dong Enyu knew that Luo Ye taking her along wasn’t because she liked her, but because she valued her abilities.
As for why she kissed her, that was another matter…
“Mhm.”
Luo Ye responded and indeed slowed down.
Dong Enyu pointed to the intersection ahead, indicating which direction they should go.
She needed to find Zhao Han and have a conversation to prevent any more trouble.
Since the bar was burned down, Dong Enyu hadn’t been to Zhao Han’s villa to help out for over a week, nor had she sent her any messages.
Now that she was working with Qi Ge, she figured there would be plenty of opportunities to meet again, so Dong Enyu decided to make things clear.
Upon reaching their destination, Dong Enyu opened the door and got out.
She stood in front of the gate and pressed the intercom.
Aunt Su quickly responded.
“Hello, this is Zhao Residence. Who are you looking for?”
The familiar kind voice made Dong Enyu smile slightly.
“Aunt Su, it’s Dong Enyu. I’m here to talk to Teacher Zhao.”
As soon as Dong Enyu finished speaking, she heard the car door slam shut.
She turned around to see Luo Ye getting out as well.
She didn’t listen to Dong Enyu’s request to stay in the car and intended to go in with her.
“Don’t come. I said just wait in the car. I’ll be out after a few words.”
She said helplessly, but Luo Ye didn’t care.
Aunt Su soon opened the gate to let Dong Enyu in, and unexpectedly, Luo Ye took the lead, walking into Zhao Han’s house as if she belonged there, without any sense of being an uninvited guest.
“Miss Dong?”
Aunt Su looked at Dong Enyu awkwardly.
“Sorry, she’s Luo Ye, and she knows Teacher Zhao too. Can she stay for a bit?”
Dong Enyu remembered that Zhao Han had mentioned knowing Luo Ye before at Star Diamond, so she politely asked Aunt Su to allow it.
Aunt Su, being kind-hearted, didn’t chase Luo Ye away, treating her as a guest.
The two entered the living room, where Zhao Han sat on the sofa in a house robe, reading a book.
She looked up slightly at the sound of footsteps.
Her purple and gold velvet robe made her look regal, like a queen, as she gazed at the visitors.
Her cold eyes swept over Dong Enyu and then fixed on Luo Ye, her brows furrowing in displeasure.
…And quite displeased at that.
“Zhao Han, I’m working with Qi Ge now.”
Dong Enyu took a deep breath and calmly sat on the sofa.
She pulled Luo Ye’s sleeve to have her sit beside her.
Their casual behavior was particularly glaring to Zhao Han, who put down her book and took a sip of floral tea from the table.
“So?”
The sweet floral tea soothed her throat, but Zhao Han’s voice was cold and emotionless.
“I’m running goods with Luo Ye, so I won’t be coming to help anymore. You should hire someone else.”
Dong Enyu looked Zhao Han in the eye, hoping to make things clear to avoid any future repercussions.
After a moment of thought, she added, “I won’t be texting you anymore either. Find someone else for those games.”
She and Zhao Han didn’t have a cooperative relationship.
If anything, she was just being threatened by Zhao Han.
Luo Ye sat with her arms crossed, legs crossed, listening to the conversation.
Though she said nothing, her gaze remained fixed on Zhao Han.
The matter of the texts was known only to Dong Enyu and Zhao Han.
Even Yong Le didn’t know they exchanged messages, but it was mostly Dong Enyu who put in the effort.
She was always troubled when sending messages to Zhao Han because she didn’t understand the point.
If it was one-sided, it was better not to bother.
“Alright?”
She blinked, seeking Zhao Han’s opinion.
Zhao Han ignored her, her gaze glued to Luo Ye.
Dong Enyu glanced nervously between them, feeling an inexplicable tension growing.
Luo Ye’s silence was intimidating, and Zhao Han’s cold stare was chilling.
Dong Enyu felt the most innocent, as she only wanted to settle things here, not expecting it to escalate like this…
“She’s my dog,” Zhao Han spoke, each word laced with warning.
“She’s my person,” Luo Ye retorted for the first time, her words full of provocation.
…What dog?
What person?
Dong Enyu broke into a cold sweat.
Both sides’ words made her extremely uncomfortable, so she slammed the table with a “bang,” standing up with a very unpleasant expression.
“I’m not Zhao Han’s dog! Nor am I Luo Ye’s person! If anything, I’m working for both of you!”
She explained clearly to avoid any misunderstandings.
At this critical moment, failure wasn’t an option, nor could she afford to offend either side.
She declared her neutrality, as both were essentially her bosses in Wutang.
Zhao Han turned to look at Dong Enyu, seemingly disdainful.
Though Luo Ye didn’t look directly, Dong Enyu felt a strong gaze on her.
Just as she was about to clarify again, there was a knock on the living room door.
Knock knock!
Aunt Su walked into the living room holding a little girl.
“Sorry to bother you, Miss Zhao, the young lady is here for her lesson,” Aunt Su said politely.
The girl beside her looked curiously at Dong Enyu and Luo Ye, not shy at all, her round eyes openly examining the two of them.
Dong Enyu immediately recognized her as the mixed-race girl she had tutored at Zhao Han’s house last time.
“I have work to do, you two can leave,” Zhao Han waved her hand, deciding not to continue the topic.
Dong Enyu didn’t get any assurance from her, and her heart was still uneasy.
But since Zhao Han ignored her, Dong Enyu didn’t dare to press further.
She and Luo Ye left Zhao Residence together.
As soon as they stepped out of the iron gate, Luo Ye grabbed her arm and slammed her against the car door with a “bang!”
Dong Enyu awkwardly steadied herself, her chin immediately lifted by Luo Ye, forcing their eyes to meet.
Under the shadow of the brim, Dong Enyu could clearly see those glowing green eyes.
…Like a wolf.
“What are you doing!”
Dong Enyu growled.
“What dog?”
Luo Ye’s steady voice reached her ears, asking what Zhao Han meant earlier.
Dong Enyu irritably tried to brush off Luo Ye’s hand but failed.
“Don’t listen to her nonsense.”
It was just Zhao Han’s wishful thinking; Dong Enyu was forced into it.
This matter was a long story.
It all started with a text message, which led to Zhao Han’s entanglement, even making her bark like a dog to show loyalty.
At that time, Dong Enyu was just a PR at Star Diamond, and she couldn’t refuse a client’s request.
So she complied, not knowing what was wrong with Zhao Han, who since then treated her like a dog, even calling herself the owner.
It was crazy.
But she couldn’t confess these things to Luo Ye, to avoid trouble…
Luo Ye’s thumb rubbed her chin, seemingly pondering something, before finally letting go of Dong Enyu and getting into the car.
Dong Enyu sighed.
Luo Ye was too silent, making it hard for her to communicate properly.
It was like having an argument, and Luo Ye would just swallow it down alone, which worried Dong Enyu.
This way of handling things was like a ticking time bomb, not knowing when Luo Ye would explode or how powerful the explosion would be…
After leaving Zhao Han’s house, they immediately headed to North District Dock.
That night, both were given a task by Qi Ge, to run a shipment.
Dong Enyu didn’t know the contents of the cargo because Qi Ge wouldn’t tell her, and Luo Ye didn’t either.
In the drizzling rain, Dong Enyu pulled her coat tighter, hunching her shoulders.
She stood outside the car, the dock’s sea breeze was strong, making her shiver uncontrollably.
Combined with the rain’s humidity, it almost froze Dong Enyu.
She glanced at Luo Ye beside her, who was still wearing that military coat, standing straight in the cold wind, seemingly unaffected by the weather, seriously watching the workers unload.
A large fishing boat was docked at the harbor, with a box truck on the deck.
Several workers set up a ramp with iron plates, loudly instructing the driver to drive directly onto the shore.
The truck’s headlights illuminated the surroundings, the intense light making Dong Enyu squint.
She watched as the truck maneuvered and successfully drove onto the dock.
At this moment, Luo Ye stepped forward, and Dong Enyu followed suit.
As she walked, she looked around.
The workers helping were all Qi Ge’s subordinates, along with some people Dong Enyu hadn’t seen before.
Those people showed great respect to Luo Ye.
It was already 2:30 in the morning, and the dock was dark, deliberately avoiding areas with streetlights.
There were no police around, seemingly diverted by false information.
“Sister Ye!”
A man shouted as he ran over, seemingly familiar with Luo Ye.
He wore a short jacket and looked very young.
Luo Ye glanced at him, took out a key, and tossed it to him.
“A Ping, unlock it.”
The man named A Ping nodded, took the key, and ran to the truck.
Dong Enyu watched him signal a few men to stand by the rear compartment.
Luo Ye pulled her hand and walked forward.
By this time, more than twenty people had gathered at the back of the truck.
Dong Enyu looked at the burly men around her, feeling a bit nervous seeing so many people waiting to inspect the goods.
Illegal firearms?
Drug trade?
…
She didn’t know what was inside the truck.
A Ping used the key to unlock the padlock, and when the cargo door opened, Dong Enyu was momentarily stunned.
