"It seems I guessed it right."

He stood up and slowly walked towards Master Bo.

Every step felt like stepping on Bo Ye's heart.

"Now, that ten million..."

Luo Fei leaned down and stared closely into Bo Ye's eyes.

"Transfer or cash?"

Bo Ye's legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground.

"Brother Li, let's talk this out! I'll arrange the money right away!"

Luo Fei straightened up and nodded in satisfaction.

"Write an IOU."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Bo scrambled to his desk, his hands trembling as he wrote an IOU and pressed his fingerprint on it.

When he handed the IOU to Luo Fei with both hands, a fawning smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Brother Li, with your level of expertise, how about we become sworn brothers? If you ever need money, just ask!"

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow, took the IOU, and glanced at it.

"Oh?"

Seeing that things were looking promising, Bo quickly added more details.

"Really! I, Master Bo, keep my word in Caiyun! From now on, you're like my own brother!"

Luo Fei put away the IOU and suddenly smiled.

"Interesting. Let's add each other on WeChat then."

Bo Ye felt like he'd been granted a pardon and quickly pulled out his phone. After exchanging WeChat contacts, Luo Fei patted Bo Ye on the shoulder.

“Bodi, remember what you said today.”

"sure!"

Bo bowed and scraped, his back completely soaked.

Outside the office, Bo Ye's dozen or so men looked at each other in bewilderment.

They witnessed their boss go from being aggressive to being subservient, but they had no idea what had happened.

"Take care, Brother Li! Contact me anytime if you need anything!"

Bo bowed ninety degrees and respectfully handed over the car keys with both hands.

More than twenty of his men in black behind him bowed in unison, a scene so spectacular it looked like they were bidding farewell to the Godfather.

Luo Fei casually took the key and lightly touched the back of Bo Ye's hand with his fingertip.

"sensible."

Those two words made Bo Ye's face light up with a smile.

He jogged to catch up with Luo Fei.

"Brother Li, would you do me the honor of coming to my humble abode for a casual meal sometime? I'd like to introduce you to my family!"

Fifty meters away, in a black SUV, Zhou Xuan's binoculars fell "clatter" onto the floor mat.

"Fuck."

He mechanically turned his head to look at Zeng Jian in the driver's seat.

"Bo-ye is bowing to Shun-ge? And he even said he'd treat his whole family to dinner?"

Zeng Jian's knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel, and his wide eyes were reflected in the rearview mirror.

Am I fucking dreaming?

The two watched as Luo Fei strolled over leisurely, with Bo Ye following closely behind like a little follower, occasionally reaching out to lend a hand, as if afraid that Luo Fei might trip over a pebble and twist his ankle.

"Open the door."

Luo Fei knocked on the car window.

Zhou Xuan frantically unlocked the seatbelt, nearly getting his own seatbelt strangle him.

Luo Fei climbed into the back seat and casually tossed a piece of paper onto the center console.

"Write down Bo Ye's new number."

There was dead silence in the car.

Zhou Xuan and Zeng Jian looked like two puppets struck by lightning, their necks stiff as they turned towards the back seat.

Luo Fei was looking at his phone, the screen light illuminating his sharply defined face, making the scar on his left eyebrow appear particularly menacing. He didn't even look up, unaware of their gazes.

"What? Never seen peace negotiations before?"

"Peace?"

Zhou Xuan's voice even changed tone.

"Brother Shun, that's Master Bo! Last year, when he had Old Chen's son drowned in the river, he didn't even blink!"

Luo Fei chuckled softly, and a bank notification popped up on his phone screen.

He glanced at it casually and tossed the phone to Zhou Xuan.

"have a look."

Zhou Xuan's hands trembled as if he had Parkinson's disease, and the long string of zeros on the screen made his vision go black.

"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of millions?!"

Zeng Jian slammed on the brakes, bringing the SUV to a screeching halt in the middle of the road. A series of piercing horns blared from behind, but he ignored them, turned around, grabbed the phone, and nearly popped his eyes out.

"It really arrived in the account? Master Bo just gave it to me like that?"

Zeng Jian's voice sounded like someone was choking him.

"Brother Shun, how did you do that?"

Luo Fei leisurely lit a cigarette, rolled down the car window, and blew a smoke ring.

"What era are we living in? Why are we still fighting and killing all the time?"

He flicked the ash from his cigarette.

"Violence is a means, not an end."

Zhou Xuan and Zeng Jian looked at each other in bewilderment.

"But what about Ma Baojian?"

Zhou Xuan suddenly remembered something.

"Isn't that old man the expert that Master Bo invited?"

A dangerous smile curled at the corner of Luo Fei's lips.

"He should be in the hospital contemplating life now."

The off-road vehicle restarted and drove onto the main road.

Zhou Xuan secretly glanced at Luo Fei through the rearview mirror. The man was leaning back lazily in his seat, resting with his eyes closed.

"Brother Shui! Something terrible has happened!"

Scarface kicked open the office door, his scarred face flushed with excitement. Brother Shui was making tea when his hand trembled, splashing scalding hot tea onto the back of his hand, but he didn't bother to wipe it off.

"Why are you panicking?"

Shui Ge tried to remain calm.

"That kid Li Shun got crippled by Master Bo?"

Scarface shook his head violently, took out his phone, swiped it a few times, and handed it to Brother Shui.

"Just received news: Li Shun and Master Bo have become sworn brothers!"

"what?!"

Brother Shui suddenly stood up, and the chair crashed to the ground.

"Impossible! Who is Master Bo? Would he become sworn brothers with an outsider?"

There is a photo on the phone screen.

Bo put his arm around Luo Fei's shoulder, and the two of them raised their wine glasses, laughing like brothers.

The background is Mr. Bo's most private club, which only hosts the most important guests.

Scarface swallowed hard.

"The informant said that Master Bo personally saw Li Shun off at the door, and even had more than twenty of his underlings line up and bow. It was like seeing off his own father."

Shui Ge plopped back into his chair, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the desk. The office was eerily quiet, save for the faint hum of the air conditioner.

"Brother Shui, about our batch of goods..."

Scarface asked cautiously.

Shui Ge suddenly laughed, a chilling laugh.

"Scarface, do you think we misjudged him?"

He picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

"In the past thirty years, only two people in Jiangcheng have been able to turn Bo Ye from an enemy into a brother within an hour."

Scarface's pupils contracted.

"Liu Huaqiang?"

"Do not."

Brother Shui shook his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Liu Huaqiang established his authority by killing people back then."

He pointed to Luo Fei in the photo.

"This one is even more terrifying."

It was evening at an abandoned chemical plant on the outskirts of Jiangcheng.

Shui Ge, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, stared at his watch.

“That bastard Scarface was seven minutes late.”

Brother Shui exhaled a smoke ring and said to the henchman beside him.

No sooner had he finished speaking than three unlicensed SUVs drove into the factory area.

Scar jumped off the middle car, the hideous scar on his face glowing red under the headlights.

"Brother Shui, we encountered a checkpoint on the way, so we had to take a detour."

Scarface grinned, revealing his uneven, yellow teeth.

Shui Ge snorted and kicked the bag at his feet.

"The goods are here, two and a half million, not a penny less." Scarface gave a wink, and his henchmen stepped forward carrying two heavy combination lock suitcases. Brother Shui's men took the suitcases, quickly counted the contents, and nodded in confirmation.

The transaction was complete, and Scarface's men loaded the drugs into the car. Water Brother watched their departing taillights, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Idiot, next month I'll go directly to Li Shun and see how you make a profit."

Meanwhile, in a high-end residential area in the east of the city, Scarface was handing over the drugs he had just acquired to a man in a suit, who was none other than Luo Fei, disguised as a buyer.

"Boss Luo, the purity of this batch of goods is absolutely top-notch."

Scarface rubbed his hands together.

"Look at this price."

Luo Fei pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and gave a businesslike smile.

“I trust Scarface to handle things. The three million has already been transferred to your overseas account.”

Scarface's phone vibrated, and he grinned from ear to ear after seeing the bank notification.

"Mr. Luo, you're so helpful! I'll contact you first if I find any good products in the future!"

After seeing Scarface off, Luo Fei immediately dialed an encrypted number.

"Captain Meng, the goods have arrived. There really is someone behind Scarface; he mentioned a supplier called Brother Shui."

On the other end of the phone, Meng Haonan, the head of the anti-drug squad, spoke in a low voice.

"Continue the investigation; we must find the drug manufacturing site. By the way, how's Chen Xuanran doing?"

Luo Fei glanced in the direction of the bedroom.

"I'm still getting used to the role of a fake married couple, and my acting skills need improvement."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Fei hid the drugs in a specially made secret compartment.

This safe house has been specially modified so that every corner is under surveillance, yet without leaving a trace.

Three days later, Luo Fei, along with Chen Xuanran and two other police officers disguised as henchmen, drove to Yunnan Province.

Throughout the journey, Chen Xuanran played the role of "sister-in-law," occasionally handing Luo Fei water and wiping his sweat; her actions were intimate but slightly stiff.

"Relax."

"While waiting at a red light, Luo Fei whispered a reminder."

“You are my wife now, not a leader who has come to inspect.”

Chen Xuanran's ears turned slightly red, and he nodded, biting his lip. The two "underlings" in the back seat suppressed their laughter and pretended to look out the window.

The week-long investigation yielded fruitful results.

They successfully infiltrated a local distribution network and obtained crucial leads. That evening, upon returning to Jiangcheng, Chen Xuanran collapsed onto the sofa as soon as he entered the house.

"worn out"

She kicked off her high heels and rubbed her sore ankles.

Luo Fei poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.

"Good job, those drug dealers didn't suspect a thing."

Chen Xuanran took the water glass, her fingertips accidentally brushing against Luo Fei's hand before she pulled away. Their eyes met, then quickly looked away.

This ambiguous atmosphere, where the act felt real, made the air thick and sticky.

"I'm going to take a shower first."

Chen Xuanran hurriedly got up and fled into the bathroom.

Luo Fei turned on the TV and absentmindedly changed channels.

The sound of rushing water filled the air, and his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the bathroom.

A graceful figure could be vaguely seen on the frosted glass. Luo Fei's Adam's apple bobbed, and he suddenly felt dizzy.

As soon as the sound of water stopped, Luo Fei quickly sat up straight.

Chen Xuanran walked out, drying his hair, and noticed that Luo Fei's face was pale.

"Are you OK?"

She frowned and asked.

Luo Fei forced a smile.

"You might have a bit of a cold."

Chen Xuanran was skeptical, and turned to go to the kitchen to pour water.

Taking advantage of the moment, Luo Fei rushed into the bathroom and splashed cold water on his burning face. His reflection in the mirror showed his left eye was bloodshot, making him look particularly frightening.

"If this continues, we'll be exposed."

He muttered to himself.

When Luo Fei came out after taking a shower late at night, he found that Chen Xuanran had already returned to the bedroom.

He tiptoed to the guest room door, but heard hushed voices coming from inside.

"Ke'er, you have no idea how embarrassing that was."

It was Chen Xuanran calling her best friend.

"He looked at me strangely today; I suspect he peeked at me while I was showering."

Luo Fei stood frozen in place, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He did "see" it, but not in the usual way. Just as he hesitated whether to explain, his phone suddenly vibrated; Meng Haonan had sent him a new instruction.

Scarface is planning an operation tomorrow night to close the net.

The operation was successfully completed the following night. Scarface and his five henchmen were captured, but Brother Shui fled upon hearing the news.

It was already 2 a.m. when Chen Xuanran returned to the safe house and went straight into the bathroom.

Luo Fei slumped on the sofa, his left eye starting to ache again.

He closed his eyes, but "saw" Chen Xuanran taking off his clothes.

He suddenly opened his eyes, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"Get it under control"

He gritted his teeth and told himself that, but his special ability was like a wild horse, running rampant and uncontrollably activated.

When Chen Xuanran came out wrapped in a bath towel, he found Luo Fei curled up on the sofa, his face as pale as paper.

"Hey, are you really sick?"

She crouched down and reached out to touch his forehead.

Luo Fei, however, reacted strongly and dodged.

"Do not touch me!"

Chen Xuanran was startled by this reaction, and then, remembering his earlier suspicions, his face immediately darkened.

"So you really did peep at me while I was showering, didn't you?"

"I don't!"

Luo Fei vehemently denied it, but his weak physical condition made him seem unconvinced.

Chen Xuanran's eyes reddened as he turned and rushed into the bedroom, slamming the door shut.

Luo Fei slammed his fist on the sofa in frustration, knowing that the misunderstanding had only deepened.

Half an hour later, Chen Xuanran came out dressed neatly, holding an electric baton in his hand.

"Luo Fei, we need to talk."

Her voice was icy.

"If you dare to do anything inappropriate to me, I will immediately apply for a transfer."

Luo Fei gave a wry smile.

"I really didn't peek, at least not in the way you think."

"What's that like?"

Chen Xuanran pressed the switch on the stun gun, and blue electric arcs crackled.

Luo Fei suddenly stood up, his movements incredibly fast.

He tried to take the stun gun, but the pain in his left eye made him move slowly.

The stun gun grazed his arm, and a surge of electricity coursed through his body.

"what!"

He stumbled backward, knocking over the coffee table.

Chen Xuanran was stunned for a moment because he didn't expect it to actually hit.

Luo Fei took the opportunity to steady himself and forced a smile despite his discomfort.

"Satisfied? Would you like to do it again?"

"How could you be so fast just now?"

Chen Xuanran retreated warily.

Luo Fei rubbed his numb arm.

"Police academy fighting champion, have you forgotten?"

He glanced at the clock and suddenly changed the subject.

"It's nine o'clock, I have to go out."

Where are you going so late?

Chen Xuanran frowned.

"Feed the cat."

Luo Fei took a bag of cat food out of the drawer.

There are a few stray cats downstairs.

Chen Xuanran watched him put on his coat and mask with suspicion.

After Luo Fei went out, she hesitated for a moment, then decided to follow him to see what was going on.

Luo Fei did not take the elevator, but instead used the fire escape.

Chen Xuanran kept his distance and secretly followed under the cover of night.

Ten minutes later, Luo Fei turned into the small park behind the residential area.

This place is a paradise for the elderly and children during the day, but it becomes eerily quiet at night.

Chen Xuanran hid behind a bush and watched Luo Fei walk toward the central fountain square.

The fountain had long since dried up, and the bottom of the pool was covered with withered leaves.

To Chen Xuanran's surprise, a figure was already squatting by the pool—a young girl in a white dress, feeding several stray cats of various colors. (End of Chapter)

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