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

He realized that this seemingly carefree, even somewhat lazy, young master possessed hidden strength and future potential far exceeding his previous estimates.

……

At the same time that Qin Luo and Sonoda Koji were engaged in that brief but deadly duel, in another corner of the warehouse, an even more cruel human tragedy was silently unfolding.

As Qiu Qinxiang watched as Prince Hui's wrist was pierced by a flying knife, and he fell to the ground screaming in agony, her heart clenched instantly—a maternal instinct.

But then, seeing her son actually raise a knife against her, the last thread holding their mother-son bond snapped completely.

Endless disappointment, heartbreak, and a sharp pain of being betrayed by her closest relatives overwhelmed her in an instant.

She stopped crying, her eyes became cold and empty, as if all her emotions had frozen in that moment.

Taking advantage of everyone's attention being drawn to the battle between Qin Luo and Sonoda Koji, and the fact that the two black-clad warriors who were holding her back were slightly distracted by the sudden change in the battle situation, Qiu Qinxiang made her move!
She was, after all, a woman who had weathered countless storms, and her inherent ruthlessness and decisiveness were on full display at this moment.

She suddenly bent down and, with lightning speed, picked up the bloodstained dagger that Li Minghao had thrown to save her and that had fallen to the ground!

Without the slightest hesitation, and without even glancing at Prince Hui's face contorted with pain and fear, Qiu Qinxiang gripped the dagger tightly and, with all her might, plunged it into Prince Hui's chest!
"puff--!"

The sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh was dull yet clear.

Prince Hui's body stiffened abruptly, and all the screams and struggles came to an abrupt halt.

He looked down in disbelief at the hilt of the dagger deeply embedded in his heart, then slowly raised his head to look at his expressionless mother, his eyes filled with extreme shock, bewilderment, and incomprehension.

"Mom...why..."

He opened his mouth, and blood gushed out; his voice was so faint it was almost inaudible.

Qiu Qinxiang did not answer. She looked at her son's face, which was turning ashen, and a trace of indescribable pain flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an almost cold calm.

She slowly crouched down and gently supported Prince Hui's body as he was about to fall, allowing him to slowly and flatten himself on the ground.

She reached out, her hand trembling yet remarkably steady, and gently stroked Prince Hui's gradually cooling cheek, as if trying to wipe away all his pain and fear.

Her voice was unusually soft, with a heartbreaking tenderness.

“Xiao Hui… don’t blame your mother… Qin Luo won’t let you go. If you fall into his hands, or if others find out what you did today, you will only suffer humiliation and torture, and die a more painful death… Let your mother send you away, at least… you can suffer less…”

She leaned down and gently cradled Prince Hui's head in her arms, just as she had coaxed him to sleep when he was a child, whispering in his ear with an ethereal, hypnotic quality.

"Sleep... when you're asleep, the pain will go away... don't think about anything..."

The light in Prince Hui's eyes quickly faded. He seemed to want to say something, but in the end he could only open his mouth in vain, and a large amount of blood gushed from his mouth and nose.

In his mother's familiar yet unfamiliar embrace, filled with endless confusion and regret, his eyes completely lost focus, and his arms fell limply to his sides.

Qiu Qinxiang held her son's still-warm body tightly, buried her face in the crook of his neck, her shoulders trembling slightly, but she did not utter a single cry.

That silent grief is more suffocating than any loud wailing.

……

Following the bloody incident at the abandoned warehouse, Qiu Qinxiang left dejectedly, clutching Prince Hui's body, and disappeared without a trace. Within the Anbang Group, the balance of power shifted dramatically.

Mu Linshan swiftly took over and absorbed most of the power and businesses that originally belonged to Qiu Qinxiang's faction with ruthless methods.

Her methods were highly sophisticated, employing both kindness and severity. Coupled with the "disappearance" of Qiu Qinxiang and her son, leaving the group leaderless, the process proceeded unexpectedly smoothly. In a short period, her power and influence reached unprecedented heights.

However, Mu Linshan knew very well what was going on in her heart.

She may appear to control the entire Anbang Group now, but in terms of legitimacy, her position is never truly legitimate.

There are still many loyal old men within the group who are devoted to Mr. Mu, as well as some centrists who are taking a wait-and-see approach.

More importantly, that man—Qin Luo—was the rightful heir designated in black and white in Old Master Mu's will, owning 70% of the group's shares.

As long as Qin Luo exists, Mu Linshan will always be just a "temporary caretaker," not the true owner.

"I have to talk to him..."

Mu Linshan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of her office, overlooking the bustling city night view, her eyes flickering uncertainly.

She couldn't figure out how much interest Qin Luo had in Anbang Group, but in any case, she needed to get a clear answer from him about how to proceed in the future.

After a moment's hesitation, she picked up the internal phone and gave the instructions.

"Help me arrange to meet Qin Luo tonight at the Emperor Hotel."

……

Qin Luo had just finished dealing with some trivial matters when he received Mu Linshan's invitation call.

He had a slight guess about Mu Linshan's intentions, but wasn't sure. Since he had no other plans for the evening, he casually agreed.

Emperor Nightclub is a name that resonates throughout Fujian.

Three years ago, netizens spontaneously selected the top five clubs in Fujian, and Anbang Group's businesses occupied three of the spots: Emperor Nightclub, Royal Court Nightclub, and Antai Club.

The Emperor Hotel, without a doubt, ranks first and is the undisputed king of nightlife in Fujian, symbolizing ultimate luxury and secrecy.

As dusk settled, Qin Luo drove alone to the imposing entrance of the Emperor's Nightclub.

As soon as he got out of the car, he saw two rows of neatly dressed bodyguards in black standing at the entrance, a total of twenty people. Each of them was tall and straight, with a calm demeanor. They wore sunglasses and stood with their hands behind their backs, creating a silent sense of pressure.

At the very front of these two rows of bodyguards stood two women with strikingly different styles.

The woman on the left, dressed in a sharply tailored black women's suit, with a tall and straight posture, a cold and beautiful face, and sharp eyes like an eagle, is none other than Mu Linshan's personal bodyguard and capable assistant—Hongxiu.

The woman on the right is a mature woman who looks to be around thirty years old. She is wearing a sexy red bodycon dress with a deep V-neck, which accentuates her hot and alluring figure. Her makeup is exquisite, and her eyes and brows exude a charm and shrewdness honed by experience in the world of pleasure.

She is Bai Ling, the manager of the Emperor's Nightclub. Although her position in the management hierarchy of Anbang Group is only considered to be in the lower middle range, in this extravagant entertainment kingdom, she is "Sister Bai," whom countless people fawn over and dare not offend.

Bai Ling looked at the grand setup that Hongxiu had put up beside her, her heart already filled with curiosity and doubt.

She leaned closer to Hongxiu and asked in a low voice.

"Sister Hongxiu, who are we welcoming tonight?"
Such a grand display? Even you personally came?" Hongxiu stared straight ahead, uttering three words in a cool voice.

"Prince."

"The...Crown Prince?!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling's beautiful eyes widened instantly, her face filled with shock and disbelief.

"Is it...is it that legendary heir who inherited 70% of the old man's shares...Young Master Qin Luo?"

As the manager of Emperor's Palace, she was well-informed and had naturally heard of Qin Luo's name, but only in passing. Now, hearing that this mysterious and unpredictable crown prince was actually coming to Emperor's Palace in person, and that Hongxiu was putting on such a grand welcoming ceremony, how could she not be astonished?

"Sister Hongxiu, isn't this... this ostentation a bit too much?"

Bai Ling couldn't help but confirm again. She really didn't understand why, even if the other party was the Crown Prince, with Mu Linshan's current power in the group, she needed to be so solemn? It even seemed a bit...overly respectful.

Hongxiu didn't look at her, but simply replied with a faint smile.

"Just do as Sister Shan instructs."

Her gaze had already moved beyond what was ahead and landed on the sports car that had slowly come to a stop, and on the young man who got out of the driver's seat.

……

Meanwhile, on another street in Mindu.

A black Maybach with a Fujian D license plate was driving smoothly. In the back seat sat a young woman with a cool demeanor and stunning beauty—it was Su Yue.

She was holding a tablet computer, on which her friend Xiao Ruoxi's live stream was playing.

In the video, Xiao Ruoxi appears to be in an antique courtyard with a winding corridor, smiling sweetly at the camera and interacting with her fans.

She became a student of the renowned performing artist Ni Ruolan, immersing herself in acting and singing techniques in Beijing for a month and a half, and has now "graduated." Thanks to her outstanding talent and Ni Ruolan's strong recommendation, she successfully landed the third female lead role in a big-budget film project, currently being filmed at the famous Hengdian World Studios.

When she's not filming, she starts live streaming, partly to increase her exposure and maintain her popularity, and partly to earn some living expenses, showing that she is independent and hardworking.

Looking at her friend's bright smile on the screen, Su Yue couldn't help but reveal a faint smile and a sense of relief in her usually cool eyes.

She casually selected a gift and sent it, and the screen immediately displayed dazzling special effects.

When Xiao Ruoxi saw the gift notification in the live stream, her smile became even brighter, and she waved at the camera.

"Thank you 'Yuese Qingleng' for the rocket! Thank you, my Yuebao! Mwah!"

Su Yue left Xiao Ruoxi's live stream, tapped her finger on the screen, and sent a private message to her friend.

"I watched the live stream, and you're in great form. Keep it up!"

Immediately afterwards, he decisively and efficiently sent two "Carnival" gifts worth a total of six thousand yuan, and the dazzling special effects instantly dominated the screen again.

Xiao Ruoxi, who was in the live stream, clearly noticed it and smiled with surprise and affection, blowing a kiss to the camera.

"Wow! Thank you for another carnival for my Yueyue! Love you! Have you been busy lately?"

Su Yue replied, her fingers flying across the keyboard.

"It's alright, I just took over some things, and there's a lot to do. Once I'm done with this, I'll have time to visit you on set in Hengdian."

"really?

That's great! I'll be waiting for you!

Xiao Ruoxi's voice was full of anticipation.

After ending her interaction with her friend, Su Yue put the tablet aside and gently rubbed her temples.

She came to Fuzhou without informing Qin Luo beforehand. Since officially taking over the family business, Suyao Group, she had been working under an assumed name, starting as a junior marketing promoter, as arranged by her grandfather, in order to familiarize herself with the business and hone her skills.

Two months ago, the mysterious formula left behind by Qin Luo, after her team's tireless research and experimentation day and night, finally achieved a breakthrough, successfully mass-producing a beauty and skincare product with amazing effects.

Her official identity during her trip to Fujian was that of an ordinary promoter in the marketing department of Jiangsu Pharmaceutical Group, tasked with conducting market research and initial promotion of new products.

Tonight, she also invited a few of her college classmates who work in Minjiang to a small gathering, intending to take this opportunity to introduce this new product to these potential high-spending consumers.

One of her classmates, in particular, had reportedly married into a wealthy local family; her husband ran a sizable medical aesthetics company. Su Yue hoped to leverage this connection to open up sales channels for her products and take a solid first step.

Just as she was pondering her words for the evening, the car slowly approached the dazzling main entrance of the Emperor's Nightclub. Su Yue looked up and was immediately drawn to the two rows of neatly standing, imposing black-clad bodyguards at the entrance.

"Who is this important person we're welcoming?"

Su Yue's heart stirred slightly. She disliked such attention-grabbing occasions and didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble. So, she immediately gave instructions to the driver in the front seat.

"Go around to the parking lot from the back; we won't go through the main entrance."

"Okay, miss."

The driver responded, turned the steering wheel, and the vehicle silently turned and drove towards the entrance of the dedicated parking lot at the side rear of the Geely Emgrand.

Almost at the same moment Su Yue's car turned, a deep and powerful engine roar came from afar, like the roar of a wild beast, instantly tearing apart the tranquility of the night sky!

A streak of silver-white lightning flashed across the street at an astonishing speed, executing a master-level perfect drift. The tires screeched slightly against the ground as the car came to a precise and stable stop in the most conspicuous spot reserved at the main entrance of the Emperor Nightclub!

That was a Koenigsegg supercar with sleek, futuristic lines!
The car door opened upwards like eagle wings, and a tall, upright figure stepped calmly out of the driver's seat. It was Qin Luo.

Hongxiu, who had been waiting at the door, immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly to Qin Luo, and spoke with utmost respect.

"Your Highness, you've arrived."

Bai Ling, who was standing to the side, also saw Qin Luo's face clearly at this moment, and a look of undisguised amazement flashed across her eyes!

In this Emperor's Nightclub, she had seen countless men of all kinds, including some top-tier beauties who catered exclusively to wealthy women. But someone like the "Prince" in front of her, who not only possessed an impeccable handsome appearance but also exuded a lazy, unruly yet unfathomable aura, was truly a rare find!

She dared not delay, and quickly stepped forward, her face plastered with the warmest and most appropriate smile. She bowed slightly, displaying her stunning figure, her voice carrying just the right amount of flattery and ingratiation. (End of Chapter)