Chapter Forty-Seven: A Room of One's Own

  "You——" He suddenly stood up, his face twisted in a scowl, his eyes almost spewing fire. Even an idiot would know that this wasn't just about visiting someone. If I'm not mistaken, Second Master is already under their control. This is to force me into submission! For a moment, my heart was in turmoil, but I couldn't help feeling indignant. Thinking for a moment, I suddenly snorted: "Fine, I'll go with you. If there's hope, I'll drag you down with me as a shield."

  Li Xiaoman was also stunned, indeed wanting to force me to surrender, but my words made him hesitate. Is it really worth doing this? If I were to drag her down with me, not only would she not provide any assistance, but she would be like a time bomb by my side, and who knows, when danger comes, I might just push her away. Originally, there was no problem, but now there is one. On the other hand, Li Xiaoman really didn't have confidence in this trip, wanting to find a useful helper wasn't easy, and I happened to be the best one he could find. Of course, it's not that Li Xiaoman didn't know anyone more powerful than me, but those people were all from families like hers, although their methods were extraordinary, who knows if they would have ulterior motives when the time came? Li Xiaoman didn't dare take that risk, whereas I was clean and innocent, completely unaware of the value of that thing. So I was very suitable, but Li Xiaoman couldn't bear to give up, only wondering what to do next.

  After a long silence, Li Xiaoman finally sighed and smiled self-deprecatingly: "I know, I'll call them back right away and promise not to hurt you at all, but can I talk to you alone?"

  This time I hesitated, Li Xiaoman changed too fast, but if the second master is not in danger, I still breathed a sigh of relief. Talking about it, I had made up my mind and wouldn't change it. As for Li Xiaoman wanting to use force, that's finding the wrong person. Taking a deep breath, I nodded: "Okay, let's talk, I'm not afraid of you, but I need to confirm that my second master is fine."

  Li Xiaoman smiled bitterly and shook his head: "What I want is not your second master, but you, so you don't have to worry, nor do I want a teammate who will drag me down."

  He said and took out his phone to dial: "You come back, ask Liu Hai's second uncle for 50,000 yuan, and hire a servant, it can be considered as my good intention, I need to have a good talk with Liu Hai."

  "That's not necessary—" I hadn't even finished speaking when Li Xiaoman hung up the phone, what a wealthy family, rich people, 50,000 yuan was just a casual sentence, but thinking about it, only rich people can afford to hire bodyguards, and I have to admit that I'm also envious of this kind of life.

  As for this matter, Li Xiaoman didn't care at all, just like spending a few cents, but hesitated for a moment and looked at Yang Xiufeng and Wang next to me: "Can we arrange for them to wait in the hotel's restaurant, whatever they want to eat I'll treat, let's go to the hotel and chat."

  "This tone is enough to make one feel a thousand emotions, I raised an eyebrow and just nodded: 'Alright then, let's go, but can I buy some clothes first? Look at what I'm wearing...'"

  "Never mind, someone will go and buy it for you, please." Li Xiaoman stood up, just waved at me, and walked out by herself. However, the two bodyguards were still watching us, waiting for us to leave first.

  This morning, Yang Xiufeng and Wang looked at each other, Yang Xiufeng didn't say a word, everything was naturally up to me. But Wang hesitated for a moment: "I think I'll just head back, if you need anything else, just give me another call."

  I didn't say anything else, just nodded and walked forward to shake Wang's hand: "No need for polite words, I'll remember your help in my heart. If you need me for anything, just give me a call."

  The king's team finally left, and as I watched her leave the door, I pulled Yang Xiufeng to leave, but unexpectedly saw Cui Manli at the door. It turned out that she had never left, and from our earlier movements, she seemed very interested in watching us, perhaps realizing something, unfortunately, she couldn't hear what we were saying, occasionally my shouting voice didn't understand what was going on, but knew it wouldn't be so simple. At this time, I wanted to leave, but suddenly came forward and hugged me: "It turns out that Little Brother is still a person with stories, how about giving me your phone number, and next time I'll invite you for a drink."

  I didn't think much of it at the time, and I just happened to leave my phone number with her. Afterwards, I forgot about the whole thing, but as it turned out, it was thanks to this woman that I managed to survive later on. But that's a story for another time. At the moment, Yang Xiufeng and I got into Li Xiaoman's car, which happened to be a BMW - even in the city, it was quite eye-catching. It seemed that the Li family wasn't just any ordinary wealthy family, so I started guessing what they did in my mind.

  We soon arrived at the hotel where Li Xiaoman lived, which was the best hotel in our city, Pearl Hotel. We were going to the Presidential Suite on the 28th floor. Yang Xiufeng was arranged to stay in a private room on the third floor, occupying an entire hall with soft packages. As I was about to leave, I whispered in Yang Xiufeng's ear: "Someone is treating us to dinner, order something good or you won't have another chance to eat it. Shark fin and bird's nest would be great."

  Yang Xiufeng just smiled lightly, but after glancing at Li Xiaoman, she still had some worries: "Little Hai Ge, you be careful yourself, I'll wait for you here."

  I nodded and didn't say much, then turned around and took the elevator with Li Xiaoman to the 28th floor. However, when we reached the 28th floor, as soon as we stepped out of the elevator, Li Xiaoman said calmly, "I think it's just us two talking, your three friends don't need to come in."

  She was slightly stunned, and exchanged a glance with the three sisters. Li Xiaoman was indeed not simple, not only did she inherit Li Hongjun's skills in martial arts and poisoning, but it seemed that she also understood many other things. She could actually discover the invisible and intangible three sisters. I shook my head at the three sisters, who nodded in understanding, each saying "be careful" before returning to find Yang Xiufeng. However, I'm not sure if Li Xiaoman saw the three sisters or just sensed them.

  Honestly, this is my first time in such a luxurious place. Although our family is considered wealthy in the county town, we have never stayed in a presidential suite that costs 18,000 yuan per night before. As soon as I walked in, I couldn't help but feel a sense of oppression. It's really too extravagant. To be honest, I don't think it's that great. The only feeling I have is that it's a waste of money. If it were up to me, no matter how rich I was, I wouldn't stay in a place like this. Apart from the gold and luxury, what else is good about it? Is it not a waste for one person to occupy such a large space?

  Seeing the shock on my face, Li Xiaoman snorted and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes: "How about it? If you're willing to help me, we can discuss the price. At the very least, it'll be enough for you to live here for a while, or even buy a house in your county town."

  I can tell that Li Xiaoman despises me, and I'm afraid she's secretly scolding me as a country bumpkin. However, I don't feel the slightest bit inferior; instead, I raised an eyebrow: "If it were up to me, I would definitely stay in an ordinary hotel, and I'd rather donate the money I saved to impoverished mountainous areas - at least that would be meaningful."

  "People have different ideas, and the money I earned from doing business is mine to spend as I please. If I waste it, that's my own problem." Li Xiaoman hummed a tune, her face somewhat gloomy.

  Looking at her like that, I chuckled: "People are different, so I think the place you're going to is not safe, it may harm many people. Even if it's almost cost me my life, I don't want you to touch that place. But you only think about what you want to gain, without considering others. Don't you think..."

  Just as I finished speaking, Li Xiaoman suddenly spat out: "Stop playing deep, if you're so great why don't you go save the world? Alright, stop talking nonsense, let's get down to business."

  I raised an eyebrow, actually I'm not that great, but mostly it was intentional to provoke Li Xiaoman. However, my intention of not wanting that thing to come out and harm people is genuine. Although Li Xiaoman said so, would I listen obediently and shut up? Of course not. Unfortunately, just as I was about to speak, I saw Li Xiaoman had already taken off his suit jacket. This was tolerable, but when Li Xiaoman started unbuttoning his dress shirt, I began to feel uneasy. What did Li Xiaoman want to do?

  I saw that Li Xiaoman had already unbuttoned several buttons, I quickly turned around and said with a hint of unease: "Li Xiaoman, don't try this trick, don't think you can seduce me and I'll give in, I simply won't like your kind of -"

  Not yet finished, I felt a kick on my butt, and then I was caught by the collar, before I could struggle, I was slammed to the ground, for a moment, everything was spinning, I heard Li Xiaoman almost yelling: "Shut up, what's in your head? I'm not that despicable, even if I wanted a man, I wouldn't have any interest in you, stop your wild thoughts, get up."

  To be honest, I don't think I'm being treated unfairly if I get scolded a bit. Although I say this out loud, deep down I know it's not that simple. If Li Xiaoman tries to buy me off with money because she has a lot of it, but as for temptation, I'm not that easily swayed. Rather than saying the right things, I'd rather provoke Li Xiaoman. Of course, I don't want things to escalate to that point. My goal is just to get Li Xiaoman to lose her composure - when people are flustered, they tend to say and do the wrong things. Maybe then I'll be able to uncover more secrets.

  I got up from the ground, rubbed my butt, and this kick was quite ruthless. I shook my head, feeling that I was no longer dizzy. Then I looked at Li Xiaoman, but this look made me feel a bit unnatural. My heart also started to become uneasy. How could it be? Li Xiaoman not only took off her shirt, but also began to unbutton her bra. What did she want to do? Was she really trying to seduce me?