Is it hard to chase the school beauty?It doesn't matter, she still has roommates

Her gaze passed over Wu Deming and finally fell on Qin Luo, who was standing in front of the monitor screen.

The man's Armani suit was still impeccably tailored, except for a faint redness around his right knuckle.

Suddenly, the sound of a glass bottle rolling came from the corner.

Chen Yihan then noticed that Zhang Lingfeng and his son Zhang Lingfeng were huddled like shrimp next to the water dispenser, their expensive Versace shirts soaked with cold sweat; his father Zhang Qilin was in an even worse state, his left cheek swollen so badly that his eye was not visible, and he was dry heaving in front of the trash can.

"Is Mr. Chen very disappointed with our property management?"

Qin Luo wiped his fingers with a wet wipe, his tone as casual as if he were discussing afternoon tea flavors.

"Hey, Yihan? Why are you calling me at this hour?"

Black Rose's languid voice came from the other end of the phone, accompanied by the sound of rushing water.

Chen Yihan stood in the parking lot, her fingers gripping her phone tightly until her knuckles turned white.

"Rose, I'm in big trouble."

"Oh?"

Black Rose's voice immediately became more serious.

"What could have made our CEO Chen so flustered?"

"I might go bankrupt."

Chen Yihan's voice trembled as she leaned against the cold wall, feeling as if all her strength had been drained away.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by the sound of Black Rose getting up and splashing water.

Where are you? I'm coming to find you now.

I'm in the company's underground parking lot.

"Don't move, we'll be there in twenty minutes."

Black Rose hung up the phone decisively.

Chen Yihan slid down to the ground and buried her face between her knees.

Five years ago, her father suddenly passed away, and she took over this property management company that was on the verge of bankruptcy, and with great difficulty, she managed to bring it back to life.

And now, everything is about to be destroyed.

"di"

The piercing sound of the horn woke her up.

A bright red Ferrari stopped in front of her, the window rolled down, revealing Black Rose's stunningly beautiful face.

She wore oversized sunglasses and had fiery red lips.

"boarding."

Chen Yihan mechanically opened the car door and got in. The car was filled with the scent of Black Rose's perfume, mixed with a faint tobacco smell.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Black Rose floored the accelerator, and the sports car roared out of the underground parking garage.

"Our company has offended the building owner."

Chen Yihan said bitterly.

"He canceled the renewal contract and demanded that we move out within three days."

Black Rose raised an eyebrow.

Which building?

"The twin towers of the financial center."

"laugh"

The sports car braked suddenly, the tires screeching as they rubbed against the ground.

Black Rose turned her head, her sunglasses slipped down to the tip of her nose, revealing a pair of shocked eyes.

"Are you talking about Qin Luo's building?"

"You know him?"

Chen Yihan was stunned.

Black Rose restarted the car, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

"It's not just about knowing him. In the entire Jiangcheng high society, who doesn't know 'Dark Night King' Qin Luo?"

"The King of the Night?"

Chen Yihan murmured the unfamiliar title repeatedly.

"A mysterious tycoon who suddenly rose to prominence three years ago. No one knows exactly what kind of business he does, but his assets are spread all over the world."

Black Rose turned the steering wheel, and the car drove towards the outskirts of the city.

"When he bought the twin towers, he paid the full amount in one lump sum, which shocked the entire real estate industry."

Chen Yihan gasped.

"Then why?"

Why are you being targeted?

Black Rose glanced at her.

"That's exactly what I wanted to ask. How did you offend him?"

Chen Yihan briefly recounted how Vice President Wu led his men to ambush Qin Luo.

"what!"

Black Rose suddenly burst out laughing.

"Your Vice President Wu is quite bold, daring to bring people to ambush Qin Luo? He's lucky he wasn't beaten to death!"

"What do you mean?"

"Qin Luo is a 9th-dan black belt. It is said that he fought in underground boxing matches in Southeast Asia and had a 30-game winning streak without a single loss."

Black Rose's eyes held awe.

"In the underworld, he is known as the 'King of the Night,' not only because he appears and disappears unpredictably, but also because he is ruthless and never shows mercy."

Chen Yihan's heart sank to the bottom.

"Is my company really beyond saving?"

Black Rose pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned the car around.

"I'll take you somewhere."

"Where?"

"Paradise in the Dark".

Black Rose smiled mysteriously.

"Qin Luo's private club, he should be there tonight."

The car drove onto a secluded mountain road and eventually stopped in front of a low-key yet luxurious building.

Two security guards in sharp suits stood at the entrance and immediately came forward respectfully upon seeing Black Rose's car.

"Miss Black".

The security guard bowed slightly.

Black Rose handed over a black and gold card.

“I brought a friend to meet Mr. Qin.”

The security guard checked the card, glanced at Chen Yihan, whispered a few words through his earpiece, and then made way for her.

"Please come in, Mr. Qin is waiting for you in the Jade Hall."

Upon entering the club, Chen Yihan was stunned by the luxury before her.

Crystal chandeliers cast a mesmerizing glow, priceless paintings adorned the walls, and handcrafted Persian carpets covered the floor, making every step feel like walking on clouds.

"take it easy."

Black Rose squeezed her hand.

"Remember, you're here to negotiate, not to beg for mercy."

Two burly bodyguards blocked their way at the entrance to the Emerald Hall.

"Excuse me, Miss Black may go in, but this lady needs to be searched."

Chen Yihan's face turned pale, and Black Rose frowned.

"She is a friend I brought with me."

"Yihan, Yihan, I told you, your vice president is no good. I told you to fire him a long time ago, but you wouldn't listen. Now look what happened, you've finally been ruined by him, haven't you?"

Black Rose held a slender cigarette between her long, thin fingers, exhaled a puff of smoke from her red lips, and her eyes were full of helplessness, as if to say, "I told you so."

She sat on the leather sofa with her legs crossed, and the faint outline of her thighs under the black lace skirt made the passing young men take a second look.

Chen Yihan clenched her hands into fists, her nails almost digging into her palms.

She had put on elaborate makeup today, but it couldn't hide the dark circles and haggard look under her eyes.

The scene of Vice President Wu's betrayal in the office was still haunting her mind: the altered contract, the transferred client information, and Vice President Wu's smug smile as he left.

"Rose, what's the point of saying all this now?"

Chen Yihan's voice trembled slightly.

"The company's cash flow is currently broken. If we cannot renew Qin Luo's contract, we won't even be able to pay our employees' salaries next month."

Black Rose stubbed out her cigarette and sighed.

"So? What are you going to do?"

"Since you know Qin Luo, I'd like to ask you a favor: could you arrange to meet him? I need to talk to him in person."

Chen Yihan grabbed Black Rose's wrist with such force that it made the other woman frown slightly.

Black Rose withdrew her hand and slowly adjusted her black lace gloves.

"It's not a problem to ask him out, but you need to be mentally prepared. Knowing him as I do, once he's made up his mind, it's very difficult to change it unless there are attractive enough conditions to entice him."

Chen Yihan bit her lower lip.

She certainly understood the implication in Black Rose's words.

As a successful businesswoman who has navigated the ups and downs of the business world for many years, she is certainly aware of these unspoken rules.

But in the past, she was always the one sitting on the other end of the negotiating table, watching those who needed her rack their brains to please her.

Now that the roles have been reversed, she truly understands that sense of powerlessness.

"Rose, do you know what Qin Luo likes?" Chen Yihan asked tentatively, her fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of her wine glass.

Black Rose suddenly smiled, a smile that carried a hint of ambiguity and amusement.

"Do you know how I suddenly went from a lowly supervisor to the general manager of an entertainment center?"

Chen Yihan was taken aback.

"Isn't it because Boss Xu has taken a liking to you?"

"fart!"

Black Rose laughed and cursed, her red lips curving into a sarcastic smile.

"I've worked at the entertainment center for so many years. Without a special reason, how could Xu Tianhu promote me for no reason?"

She didn't continue speaking, but Chen Yihan's expression had already changed.

She certainly understood the meaning behind Black Rose's words.

The office fell silent for a moment, with only the air conditioner humming softly.

"Implication".

Black Rose finally broke the silence, her tone becoming serious.

"I have some connections with Qin Luo, so I'll go talk to him. If it works out, that would be great; if not, we'll have to think of other ways."

Chen Yihan nodded, but her gaze drifted out the window.

In the night, neon lights flashed and cars and people bustled about.

She recalled the hardships of starting her company from scratch, the days of working overtime late into the night, and the expectant eyes of her employees.
"I understand."

She finally spoke, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.

Meanwhile, in the VIP ward of the city's central hospital, Zhang Qilin looked at his son lying on the hospital bed with his arm in a cast, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

"Dad, you must avenge me!"

Zhang Lingfeng's face was deathly pale, but he still gritted his teeth.

"I want Qin Luo to suffer a fate worse than death!"

The doctor's words were still echoing in Zhang Qilin's ears.

"Mr. Zhang, your son's arm fracture is quite complicated. Even if he recovers, he may be left with a disability."

Zhang Qilin clenched his fist.

His Zhang family were prominent figures in the business world, and he could never swallow the insult of his son being beaten like this.

"do not worry."

Zhang Qilin patted his son on the shoulder, his voice icy.

"I will make Qin Luo pay the price."

An hour later, in the magnificent top-floor office of the entertainment complex, Xu Tianhu was warmly receiving this uninvited guest.

"Mr. Zhang, what brings you here?"

Xu Tianhu smiled and handed over a cigar, but his eyes glanced at Zhao Dayong standing to the side.

Zhang Qilin didn't accept the cigar and went straight to the point.

"Mr. Xu, I've come today to ask you for a favor."

"Oh? Please go ahead, Mr. Zhang."

Xu Tianhu raised an eyebrow.

“My son was beaten and his arm was broken. He may be disabled for life.”

Zhang Qilin's voice was filled with suppressed anger.

"I'm going to cripple that man's hands! Price's negotiable, one million, how about it?"

Xu Tianhu looked surprised, but quickly regained his composure.

"Who is so bold as to dare to mess with Mr. Zhang's son?"

"Qin Luo."

Zhang Qilin spat out the name through gritted teeth.

Xu Tianhu almost choked on the tea in his mouth, and Zhao Dayong, who was standing next to him, changed his expression drastically.

No one knew Qin Luo's terror better than them. The scene of Qin Luo single-handedly causing chaos in the casino was still fresh in their minds, and Zhao Dayong was almost crippled.

"this."

Xu Tianhu put down his teacup, looking troubled.

"Mr. Zhang, Qin Luo is not a simple person."

Zhang Qilin sneered.

"What, even Mr. Xu has someone he's afraid of? Two million, is that enough?"

Xu Tianhu's eyes gleamed, but he quickly concealed it.

"Mr. Zhang, you're too kind. How about this, give me some time to think it over, after all, this is a very important matter."

After seeing Zhang Qilin off, Xu Tianhu and Zhao Dayong exchanged a glance and suddenly burst into laughter.

"This Zhang Qilin is truly courting death."

Xu Tianhu shook his head and laughed.

"Doesn't he know that Qin Luo is now the second-in-command of our entertainment center?"

Zhao Dayong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Brother Tiger, should we inform Mr. Qin?"

"of course."

Xu Tianhu nodded.

"Call Qin Luo yourself and warn him to be careful of Zhang Qilin."

On the other side, Qin Luo had just dropped Nie Xiaoyu off at the hotel where her high school classmates were having their reunion.

"Brother, are you really not coming with me?"

Nie Xiaoyu tugged at Qin Luo's sleeve, her big eyes full of anticipation.

Qin Luo ruffled her hair.

"What would I do at your class reunion? Have fun, and call me when you're done, I'll come pick you up."

After watching Nie Xiaoyu enter the hotel, Qin Luo's phone rang.

It's Zhao Dayong.

"Mr. Qin, there's something I need to report to you."

Zhao Dayong's voice was tinged with nervousness.

After hearing Zhang Qilin's revenge plan, Qin Luo's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Interesting. I haven't even settled accounts with him yet, but he's already come knocking on my door."

After hanging up, Qin Luo's phone rang again.

This time it's the Black Rose.

"Mr. Qin, it's been a long time."

Black Rose's voice carried a unique languidness and allure.

"A beautiful woman wants to meet you. Are you interested?"

Qin Luo raised an eyebrow.

"Who?"

"Chen Yihan, your former business partner."

Black Rose chuckled softly.

"She's running into some trouble right now and really wants to talk to you in person."

Qin Luo remained silent for a moment.

He certainly knew why Chen Yihan had contacted him: the contract that was about to expire, and the current crisis facing her company.

He had already decided not to renew his contract, but...
"time and location."

Qin Luo said briefly.

"How about the VIP room at the Rose Club tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm?"

Black Rose made the suggestion.

"It's private enough there."

Qin Luo's eyes held amusement.

"can."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Luo stood in the night and lit a cigarette.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his gaze deepened.

Tomorrow, he will face two crises simultaneously: business negotiations and threats to his personal safety. But for some reason, he feels a long-lost excitement.

"Zhang Qilin and Chen Yihan".

Qin Luo murmured the two names, his smile growing colder and colder.

"interesting."

He took out his phone and sent a message in a group chat called "Shadow".

"We need to discuss something. Location: Yi Pin Xuan (Fujian cuisine restaurant). Come quickly!"

The moment Qin Luo's fingers touched the young woman's smooth shoulder, his phone started vibrating wildly.

He cursed under his breath, grabbed his phone from the bedside table, and saw Qin Luo's messages flashing glaringly on the screen in the "Four Heroes" group chat.

"Something's urgent. Come quick!"

"Hold!"

Qin Luo cursed under his breath, but did not hesitate to get out of bed.

"what happened?"

The young woman peeked out of the bathroom, her wet hair clinging to her cheeks, and the curves of her body, faintly visible beneath the towel, made Qin Luo's Adam's apple bob. (End of Chapter)