At this moment, the man’s lips moved slightly. His other features were hidden beneath a mask, leaving only his eyes and mouth exposed. This tiny movement was strikingly noticeable.
Jiang Fuyue was instantly on high alert. A fleeting, razor-sharp killing intent flashed through her eyes—so quick it was almost imperceptible!
The man’s pitch-black eyes darkened instantly, his entire body tensing like a predator poised to strike. In the shadows, he exuded the deadly aura of a wolf ready for combat.
It was a response to her momentary killing intent—both a warning and a challenge.
Such keen perception! Jiang Fuyue’s heart sank.
If a head-on confrontation wouldn’t work, then she’d have to rely on wit. Every second she could stall was a second for her stamina to recover.
Under the brim of her cap, Jiang Fuyue smirked faintly, deliberately lowering her voice. When she spoke, it was in a rough, masculine tone: “Who are you? Why are you chasing me?”
The man stared at her, his deep eyes like twin pools of obsidian swirling under the moonlight. “You set the fire.”
His voice was slightly hoarse, though Jiang Fuyue barely noticed. What she did notice was that he used a statement, not a question.
“You saw it?” Her gaze turned cold.
The man remained silent.
Jiang Fuyue’s eyes flicked toward a nearby trash bin. Without hesitation, she kicked it toward him. Now’s my chance!
The man furrowed his brows slightly but dodged swiftly, instantly lunging forward in pursuit.
Ten meters. Five meters.
Jiang Fuyue had already fished out her car keys. All she could see was the vehicle ahead—so close, almost within reach.
Victory was in sight, but the shadow behind her was closing in fast. She felt the man reaching out to grab her, a chilling presence creeping up her nape.
Jiang Fuyue’s heart clenched. Reacting instantly, she twisted away and struck back with a swift kick and punch.
But the man didn’t dodge. Instead, he stepped forward and took her attack head-on.
Jiang Fuyue was shocked. When their fists collided, she could feel his immense strength. Sensing the disadvantage, she quickly withdrew, yet the impact left her fingers numb. She stumbled back three steps before regaining her balance.
Just then, the man surged forward, his presence overwhelming—dominant, forceful, ice-cold.
And oddly… familiar.
Jiang Fuyue instinctively retreated, but he still managed to snatch the cap off her head. In an instant, her neatly tied hair tumbled down, cascading under the moonlight like a flowing black curtain, glossy and luminous.
Yet, her face still appeared masculine.
“You…”
For a split second, the man was stunned.
Jiang Fuyue seized the moment, spun around, and bolted. Her long hair whipped in the night breeze, dancing like seaweed adrift in deep waters.
From the side, the man caught only a sharp, angular profile—not delicate, not beautiful.
A man?!
His brow furrowed sharply, a rare flicker of irritation crossing his eyes. Then, he took off in pursuit.
Jiang Fuyue had no time to hesitate. She flipped nimbly into the car, started the engine, and with a powerful roar, the black Honda shot forward, leaving only dust behind.
As the city lights blurred past, she finally exhaled in relief.
Good thing Liu Sisi didn’t take the car. Otherwise, escaping would’ve been tricky.
What the h*ll does Dr. X want? Why won’t he stop chasing me?
Just as she allowed herself a moment of respite, her rearview mirror reflected a sight that made her blood run cold—a black silhouette was catching up on foot.
Her pupils contracted.
Is this guy insane?!
He’s really chasing a four-wheeled vehicle on two legs?!
She slammed the gas pedal, accelerating, but something felt off.
A sudden realization hit her—the window!
Just as she reached to lock the controls, it was too late.
Like a panther, the man leapt through the open window, his body taut and lethal in the dim night.
Jiang Fuyue had no choice but to slam the brakes.
The sharp screech shattered the quiet night.
And the battle resumed.
The man moved like lightning, his shadow flickering dangerously within the confined space. Jiang Fuyue barely had time to react before he grabbed her by the waist, his grip unrelenting.
His hands were strong—too strong. If he squeezed any harder, her ribs might actually snap.
“You’re a woman.” His tone was absolute.
Jiang Fuyue gritted her teeth. “How long do you plan on holding me like this?!”
His grip loosened—instantly, as if burned.
Her waist was freed, but there was no time for questions. She swiftly struck at his legs, aiming for a crippling blow.
The man dodged, pressing forward instead. With a swift movement, he flipped her against the seat, pinning her down. His long legs trapped hers, and he seized her wrists, pressing them above her head.
A dark shadow loomed over her, his gaze unreadable.
Jiang Fuyue glared up at him, fury burning in her eyes—only to freeze when their gazes met.
This man was a stranger.
But why does he feel so familiar?
Under the dim car lights, she scrutinized him. Sharp features. Tall frame. Masked.
But his eyes—those deep, inky eyes—were breathtaking. They were the vast cosmos, consuming all light, yet holding a chilling detachment.
He was utterly dominant, proud, and cold.
Yet, in that moment, there was a flicker of something else.
Jiang Fuyue took advantage of his distraction. Twisting her arm free, she struck toward his inner thigh—a ruthless attack.
The man’s expression darkened. He dodged, but she anticipated it, adjusting her strike at the last second.
One grab. One twist.
He froze.
His tall figure stiffened instantly, his gaze turning frigid like an Arctic storm.
Jiang Fuyue also stilled, her face heating up.
She had grabbed the wrong place.
A sudden flush of red crept up her ears.
Without hesitation, she unlocked the car doors, shoved him away with a powerful kick to his chest, and sent him tumbling out of the vehicle.
By the time he steadied himself, the black Honda was already vanishing into the night…
Jiang Fuyue returned to the hotel to find that Liu Sisi had already gone out looking for her several times and was now getting restless, ready to contact Liu Jinzhong.
By the time she had cleaned herself up from the mess, the clock was already pointing to midnight.
Liu Sisi said, “Those people were clearly well-trained and came prepared. I suspect they were after the red jade seal—otherwise, they wouldn’t have let me go so easily.”
Later, she wanted to go back and look for Jiang Fuyue.
But she was worried that Jiang Fuyue might’ve already gotten away, and if she went back and got caught instead, it would only drag her down—so she had no choice but to return to the hotel and wait.
If Jiang Fuyue still hadn’t returned by midnight, she would have immediately contacted Uncle Liu.
Jiang Fuyue said, “People from Lou Mingxin.”
During this period, Liu Sisi had been training. Besides learning practical skills and how to fight, Liu Jinzhong would occasionally teach her about the business world. Not in-depth, but at the very least, she needed to know which major companies belonged to which industries and who was currently in charge.
Otherwise, if she didn’t know anything, how was she supposed to follow Jiang Fuyue in the future?
As long as it wasn’t academic studying, Liu Sisi was fine with it. She treated all these elite family ties like reading novels, saw their real-life dramas as juicy soap operas, and picked things up fast.
So not only did she know who Lou Mingxin was, she also had a decent understanding of the Lou family behind her.
“It really was her! Couldn’t win at auction, so now she’s trying to steal it? What a joke.”
Jiang Fuyue shrugged. “A stupid joke.”
Liu Sisi: I feel like you’ve been wanting to say that for a long time.
“So what now? If they didn’t get the red jade seal, they won’t just let it go. They’ll come for it again!”
Jiang Fuyue took out the red jade seal and toyed with it in her hand. She had already taken off her mask—half-smiling, half-not—her expression both alluring and mysterious.
Liu Sisi almost got mesmerized.
“Looks like we’ll have to offload this thing as soon as possible.”
“But something like that… It’ll be hard to find a suitable buyer right away, won’t it?”
“Says who?” Jiang Fuyue’s smile deepened.
