"Laughing, is it that funny?"
Ning Beichen pouted, grumbling, looking more like he was jealous to outsiders.
But there was nothing he could do. His position was that of a bodyguard, only able to do what a bodyguard should, not overstep his bounds.
"Forget it, their business has nothing to do with me."
Ning Beichen felt somewhat uninterested. Though he didn't want to listen, their cheerful laughter still drifted over intermittently, making him feel agitated.
He really wanted to rush over and beat up that Ryan, or just take Liu Yilin away.
However, he only thought about it and didn't act on it. He couldn't tell Liu Yilin afterwards that he beat him up because he disliked him.
Dinner lasted until half-past ten at night. The two of them even slowly savored red wine and such, while Ning Beichen waited bored in a corner, suppressing countless urges to rush over and flip the table.
Finally, when it was over, Ning Beichen quickly took Liu Yilin away. In the car, he couldn't help but ask, "Boss, what did you talk about with that Ryan? You talked for so long?"
"Boss, listen to me, that Ryan is not a good person. Don't believe anything he says."
"Ning Beichen, what are you talking about? Ryan didn't offend you. Even if he's not good, he's still a hundred times better than you."
Liu Yilin shot him a glare and said impatiently.
"Boss, I'm telling the truth. He's really not a good person. Don't be fooled by his gentlemanly and elegant demeanor; it's all an act. You can't be blinded by his good looks."
Ning Beichen advised her earnestly.
"Shut up!"
"Ning Beichen, I don't know what you're thinking. But you can't slander someone without proof. Doing so will only make me look down on you."
Liu Yilin said, annoyed.
Ning Beichen had no choice but to shut up and stop talking altogether.
This Ryan's sudden, unprompted appearance, directly targeting Liu Yilin, clearly indicated he had an agenda. It was just that the bystander was clear-headed while the person involved was confused.
Liu Yilin had already fallen into the trap, and it wouldn't be easy for Ning Beichen to make her believe him with just a few words, unless Ryan exposed himself.
"The Violet Family, right? I'll see what tricks you're up to."
Ning Beichen snorted inwardly. He hadn't cared about Ryan before, but now he had set his sights on him.
After Liu Yilin left, Ryan stood by the glass of the Cloudtop Restaurant, looking at the car in the distance, a devilish smile forming on his lips.
This Liu Yilin had already stepped into his meticulously laid trap. The next step would be to gradually capture her heart.
Before coming, Ryan wasn't very clear about what Liu Yilin was doing. Not long ago, a document came from the family, and only then did Ryan realize how outstanding Liu Yilin was.
Moreover, the family had given him an order to find a way to obtain the information Liu Yilin possessed. If he could conquer her, that would be even better, because this intelligent woman could bring immeasurable wealth to the Violet Family.
Also, he had learned about Liu Yilin's recent situation through another channel, knowing that her funds were running low. Therefore, now was the best opportunity for him to conquer her, perhaps even to devour her Tianmei Technology Group.
"Butler, I need to access the family funds."
Soon, Ryan called the Violet Family's butler.
"Yes, my honored young master. The family's funds have been prepared for you and are available for immediate use."
Ryan smiled as he hung up the phone, standing at the Cloudtop Restaurant, overlooking the scenery outside Haizhou New City. He then spread his arms as if to embrace Haizhou New City.
"The wealth here will be mine sooner or later."
Ryan withdrew his gaze from outside and snapped his fingers. Seeing a beautiful woman waiting nearby, he hurried over and helped her put on her coat.
"Get rid of that driver beside Liu Yilin. I don't like him."
Ryan said as he put on his coat.
"Yes, young master."
The woman replied respectfully.
Ning Beichen was driving back to Liu Yilin's home. He was unaware that Ryan wanted to kill him, but he harbored the same thought as Ryan: to find an opportunity to eliminate this guy.
Later that night, a dark figure appeared near Liu Yilin's villa, holding a silencer-equipped weapon.
Not long after, the figure stealthily approached Liu Yilin's house. However, before they could enter, they felt a sharp pain from behind. They touched it and found a flying needle in their hand.
"Poison!"
The figure immediately felt dizzy and disoriented. They frantically tried to escape and pulled something out to put in their mouth.
From another direction, a woman was seen jumping directly from the second floor. After landing, she rolled on the ground and then rushed out.
This woman was Feng Wu. She saw a suspicious dark figure lurking outside Liu Yilin's villa. As a bounty hunter, she immediately became alert, sensing that the figure might be a fellow professional.
After being pricked by the needle, the woman fled as quickly as possible.
Although she had taken a fast-acting antidote called a neutralizer, this neutralizer could only temporarily alleviate her condition, not immediately cure it. The best course of action was to have her stomach pumped immediately.
However, as an assassin, she knew she was not safe and had to abandon the mission and flee.
With the poison affecting her and her unfamiliarity with the surroundings, she fled and ended up at a swimming pool.
The figure didn't say a word and jumped directly into the pool, submerging themselves underwater.
Not long after, Feng Wu also arrived at the scene, but the figure had disappeared.
Based on her experience, Feng Wu judged that the figure was also a woman.
Having lived in the area for a while, Feng Wu was very familiar with her surroundings. She knew the figure was nearby and hadn't gone far.
However, after checking several hidden spots, she couldn't find anyone. Finally, she stopped at the swimming pool because she saw faint traces on the edge of the pool.
She squatted down to examine them. They were likely marks left by boots, confirming that the woman had indeed been there.
But it was night, and the lighting was not very strong, making it difficult to find someone.
Just as Feng Wu was about to inspect the swimming pool, a hand suddenly emerged from the water, grabbed her foot, and dragged her into the swimming pool.