Chapter 102 might be difficult.
Chapter 102 might be difficult.
Ye Xingran reluctantly accepted the arduous task and slowly returned to her simple dormitory with slightly heavy steps.
As soon as she stepped into the room, she felt as if she were enveloped by an invisible sense of exhaustion, making even thinking extremely difficult.
Thinking about the heavy tasks she would face tomorrow, Ye Xingran couldn't help but sigh softly, but she knew that worrying more at this moment would be of no use.
So she mustered her strength, quickly went into the bathroom and began to wash up carefully. The cool water running down her face made her a little more awake.
After washing up, Ye Xingran dragged her somewhat tired body to the bedside, gently lifted the quilt, and crawled inside.
She adjusted to a comfortable position and then reached out to turn off the bedside lamp.
With a soft "snap," the entire room was plunged into complete darkness and silence.
Just as Ye Xingran gently closed her eyes, she suddenly felt everything go black, as if an invisible force had abruptly pulled her into a mysterious and illusory world—
A dream
In her dream, she clearly saw herself at that time, timidly stepping into this strange and frightening place.
When she first arrived, she appeared so weak and helpless. Here, being beaten became a part of her life. The merciless punches and kicks rained down on her thin body, causing her unbearable pain.
Being locked in a dark and damp water dungeon was commonplace.
Every time she came out of the water dungeon, she trembled all over and turned pale, as if she had gone through a life-or-death ordeal.
However, this was not the worst part. Some girls with similar tragic fates, unable to endure the torment any longer, chose to run away.
However, an even crueler fate awaited them. Once captured, those vicious people would beat them to death without mercy and then discard them like trash.
Looking at her companions lying in pools of blood, lifeless, Ye Xingran was filled with endless fear and despair.
This place is like hell on earth; you could face death at any moment...
Ye Xingran suddenly woke up from her dream, her body as if pulled up by an invisible force. Fine beads of sweat poured out of her forehead like a spring, and she could no longer distinguish which were cold sweat and which were hot sweat.
She gently wiped her forehead with trembling hands, but she couldn't wipe away the endless stream of sweat.
She couldn't even remember how many times she had had such a terrible nightmare.
Those terrifying and bloody scenes, like ghosts, ravaged her dreams time and time again, preventing her from sleeping peacefully.
Every night was a torment and agony for her.
However, despite being filled with fear and helplessness, she gritted her teeth and told herself: I must try my best! Only by obtaining the antidote can I escape this endless pain and predicament.
If she just perseveres a little longer, she'll definitely find a way to escape this hellish place once the mission is complete.
"I will leave this godforsaken place someday..."
She sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly but resolutely ahead, muttering to herself incessantly.
It was as if this sentence was her only belief, and as long as she kept repeating it, it would give her the courage and motivation to keep going.
The next morning, as sunlight streamed into the room, Ye Xingran composed herself and headed to Lu Fei's place.
She took a deep breath and knocked on Lu Fei's office door.
"Come in," came Lu Fei's deep voice from inside.
Ye Xingran pushed open the door and entered, seeing Lu Fei sitting behind his desk reviewing documents.
Her voice was cold and clear. "Master Fei, I'm going to carry out the mission you gave me. You need to provide me with information about the target." Ye Xingran said directly.
Lu Fei looked up, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment. "There is no target this time."
Ye Xingran was taken aback and said, "Master Fei, didn't all the previous ones have them? Why don't they have them this time?"
Lu Fei put down the documents in his hand, stood up and slowly approached her. "This time, you'll have to approach and gather information about the target yourself. The higher-ups didn't give me any, so you'll have to figure it out yourself."
He just left her with these few words.
"Oh, I know."
Ye Xingran bit her lip tightly. Although her heart was filled with dissatisfaction and resentment, she knew that she had no room to resist at this moment and could only choose to silently accept everything.
She slowly turned around, her steps heavy as she prepared to leave this place that made her feel so oppressed.
However, just as she took a few steps, Lu Fei's cold voice suddenly came from behind her: "Stop!" Ye Xingran's body stiffened slightly, and she stopped in her tracks.
Lu Fei walked up to her, staring at her coldly, and spoke again:
"Remember what I told you before: no matter what, you must use every means to get close to Fu Shiyue. This is an order, and there can be no mistakes."
After a brief pause, he emphasized his warning, "And let me reiterate, this mission is solely for the antidote. You are absolutely not allowed to develop any emotional entanglements with the target. If I discover this, the consequences will be far beyond what you can bear. Don't blame me for being ruthless and showing no mercy!"
Ye Xingran frowned, a hint of impatience and annoyance flashing in her beautiful eyes. She parted her lips slightly and said, "My ears aren't deaf yet. I remember everything you said before very clearly, so please stop chattering like a noisy sparrow, okay?"
When she said this, her tone was so cold it seemed like ice shards could fall from her lips, and the chill shot straight at the other person.
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Xingran turned and left without hesitation, her steps hurried, as if she wanted to escape this place that she found annoying as soon as possible.
Stepping out of Lu Fei's office, Ye Xingran felt a sense of confusion.
Without any information, where should she begin?
This is a real problem, one I've never encountered before...
He took out a photo of Fu Shiyue that Lu Fei had given him from his pocket.
Ye Xingran carefully examined the man in the photo.
In the photo, Fu Shiyue is wearing an exquisitely tailored black suit, his posture upright like a pine tree.
His deep eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, exuding coldness and wisdom. Beneath his high nose bridge, his thin lips were slightly pursed, carrying a sense of aloofness that kept people at a distance.
Ye Xingran thought to herself, "A man like that must be hard to get close to."
But she had to try to find an antidote.
Just then, my phone vibrated. It was an anonymous text message: Want to know where Fu Shiyue is?
Ye Xingran was startled and replied: Who are you?
The other party did not reply, but instead sent another address.
In a corner of the bustling city, there is a mysterious place called "Sijiu". Judging from the name alone, one can easily guess that this is a place for drinking and merrymaking.
Ye Xingran stood on the street, looking at the address written on the slip of paper in her hand, feeling a little uneasy.
After a fierce internal struggle, she finally made up her mind to go to that place to find out what was going on and see if she could find the person she wanted to see—Fu Shiyue.
When Ye Xingran arrived at her destination, the first thing that caught her eye was a beautifully decorated bar. Its unique exterior design contrasted sharply with the surrounding buildings, making it particularly eye-catching.
Luxury cars kept approaching and leaving, and the men and women who got out of them were all dressed in fine clothes and looked radiant.
Ye Xingran took a deep breath, trying to calm her nervousness, and stepped into the bar.
As soon as you step inside, a strong smell of alcohol hits you. The bar is dimly lit, with only a few soft wall lamps casting a faint glow, creating an ambiguous and hazy atmosphere.
Soothing music flows through the air like a gentle stream, allowing one's mind and body to relax effortlessly.
Ye Xingran carefully made her way through the crowd, her eyes constantly searching for Fu Shiyue's figure.
However, the bar was crowded, making it difficult to find the person they were looking for.
Left with no other option, she walked to the bar, found an empty seat, and quietly said to the waiter, "I'd like a low-alcohol drink, please."
After saying that, she continued to carefully observe everything around her.
Just as Ye Xingran picked up her wine glass to take a sip, a slight commotion suddenly came from the doorway.
She turned her head and saw Fu Shiyue walking in with steady steps.
Ye Xingran looked and saw that her target had appeared!
He had a powerful aura, and people around him unconsciously made way for him.
Ye Xingran's heart suddenly started racing; this was the first time she had seen Fu Shiyue in person at such close range.
She steadied herself, remembered her mission, and then casually stood up and walked towards Fu Shiyue.
But after taking only two steps, a woman in a gorgeous dress deliberately bumped into her, spilling wine on Ye Xingran.
The woman gave her a defiant look, then coquettishly took Fu Shiyue's arm.
Ye Xingran gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger as she went to the bathroom to clean up the stains.
When I came out, I ran into Fu Shiyue standing alone in the corridor smoking.
She walked towards him, glanced at him, and said, "Sir, the lady you brought is really rude; she spilled wine all over me."
Fu Shiyue glanced at her indifferently and said nothing.
Ye Xingran stood there awkwardly, her mind racing as she tried to think of a topic to discuss. Just as she was about to give up...
Fu Shiyue suddenly spoke coldly: "What are you trying to say? Extort money?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xingran retorted, "Extortion? Sir, you think too highly of yourself. This little bit of wine stain isn't worth me extorting money from. I just want to tell you to keep your female companion in check."
Fu Shiyue raised an eyebrow, seemingly a little surprised by her answer.
He stubbed out his cigarette, crossed his arms, and sized up Ye Xingran. "Are you saying this to get my attention?"
Ye Xingran's heart skipped a beat, sensing an opportunity, and she quickly put on a slightly aggrieved smile.
"Sir, when you look at me like that, I think you're interested in me."
Fu Shiyue's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. "I've seen plenty of women like you. You like to play hard to get, don't you?"
Her face darkened; this man really had a foul mouth...
At this moment, the woman in the gorgeous dress came over. When she saw Ye Xingran talking to Fu Shiyue again, her expression changed and she was about to lash out.
Fu Shiyue spoke first, "You should go back now." The woman's eyes widened, staring at him in disbelief. Ye Xingran took the opportunity to move closer to Fu Shiyue and whispered, "It seems that you have a lot of authority at home, sir."
Then, Fu Shiyue gave her a deep look and asked, "What's your name?"
Ye Xingran was secretly delighted: "Ye, Xing, Ran".
"Oh, Ye Xingran, a very ordinary name."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
"You..."
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