After I died, they cried in the live studio

Chapter 25: Scheming and Temptation

After Jiang Cimu left the study, he gently closed the door. The room instantly became quiet, leaving only the sound of rain outside the window. Sang Shuwan's tense body relaxed slightly, she slowly leaned back in her chair, the firmness on her face gradually faded, replaced by a trace of fear and fatigue that was difficult to conceal.

She crossed her arms, as if this could give her some warmth and strength. Recalling the confrontation with Mo Xiao, although she acted calm, the scenes kept flashing in her mind, making her heart beat faster. She knew Mo Xiao was ruthless and this move was undoubtedly walking on the edge of a cliff. If she was not careful, she might be crushed to pieces.

But she didn't think much about it and just fell into a light sleep. In her dream, all the past memories came flooding back. She saw the laughter and joy of her family's prosperity, her parents' kind faces and warm embraces. At that time, she was carefree, as if she lived in a castle wrapped in happiness.

However, the scene changed, her father's hair turned white overnight, her mother was in tears, and the former glory was shattered like bubbles. She struggled in her dream, trying to reach out and grab the lost beauty, but she could only watch them dissipate.

Suddenly, the scene switched to the confrontation with Mo Xiao in the hotel lobby. Mo Xiao's calculating and complacent eyes stared at her like a devil, making her feel a chill even in her dream. Just when she was about to be swallowed by fear, Jiang Cimu's figure appeared, like a beam of warm light, dispelling the darkness.

Her brows were sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed, and her breathing became a little rapid. In this half-awake and half-dream state, she was fighting against fear and anxiety in the battlefield of her mind. Although she was exhausted, she still subconsciously held on to her determination for revenge, and refused to give up easily even in the vortex of dreams.

The early morning sun pierced through the clouds with difficulty, and through the gaps in the curtains, forming a few faint light shadows on the ground. Sang Shuwan gradually woke up from his uneasy sleep, his consciousness was still a little confused, and for a moment he thought he was still entangled in a nightmare.

When she felt the coolness on her face, she raised her hand to touch it, only to find that it was wet. She sat up suddenly and saw that the front of her pajamas was soaked by tears and stuck to her skin. The dampness made her shiver.

She stared straight ahead with empty eyes, and fragments of dreams came to her mind. The tense confrontation with Mo Xiao, her pretending to be calm, and the fear and anxiety hidden deep in her heart, all seemed as real as if she had just experienced them, engraved in her heart.

After a long while, she took a deep breath, as if to drive away all the fear and sorrow in her heart. She silently warned herself that no matter how terrible the dream was, she had chosen to face it bravely in reality and could no longer be swayed by fear. She would arm herself with perseverance and let Mo Xiao taste the bitter fruit of his actions. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns, she would continue to move forward firmly to pursue the truth and justice.

She dialed Alice's number, and Alice's capable voice soon came from the other end of the line: "Baby, what can I do for you?" Sang Shuwan narrowed his eyes slightly, and said calmly and firmly: "Alice, I need you to do a few things for me. First, mobilize all resources to conduct an in-depth investigation of Mo Xiao, including the operating conditions of all his industries, the flow of funds, and the detailed information of those close to him, especially the interest relationship between him and Lin Juanying. Nothing can be left out."

Alice responded quickly: "Understood, baby. I will get started right away and compile a detailed report as quickly as possible." Sang Shuwan nodded gently and continued: "Also, help me prepare some business project information that is potentially competitive with Mo's Enterprise. The more attractive the better. I want to have enough bargaining chips when I contact him. In addition, arrange a few people who are good at disguise and tracking, and have them keep a close eye on Mo Xiao's whereabouts and report to me at any time."

"Okay, baby. I will carefully select the right people to ensure that the mission is foolproof." Alice's voice was full of professionalism and confidence. Sang Shuwan thought for a moment and then said, "In this process, we must act in secret and never let Mo Xiao notice anything unusual. Our operation this time can only succeed and not fail." "Don't worry, baby, I will do my best." After ending the call with Alice, Sang Shuwan put down the phone, her face solemn and focused, the flame of revenge burning in her eyes.

Sang Shuwan carefully selected a private villa as the meeting place with Mo Xiao. This villa is hidden in the valley on the outskirts of the city, with green mountains and trees blocking the sun. A secluded path winds through it, quiet and private.

As soon as Mo Xiao's car stopped in front of the villa, he couldn't wait to push the door open and his eyes were instantly locked on Sang Shuwan who was standing quietly in the courtyard. Today, Sang Shuwan was wearing a plain white dress, with long black hair hanging down her shoulders, dancing in the wind, like a fairy descending from the earth. A trace of surprise and greed flashed in Mo Xiao's eyes, and he walked quickly towards Sang Shuwan, with a flattering smile on his face, saying, "Baby, you really made it easy for me to find you! This place is so great, just like you, you have good taste."

Sang Shuwan pursed her lips slightly and smiled: "Master Mo, I'm glad you like it. I think this place is quiet and peaceful, just right for us to discuss cooperation without being disturbed by the outside world." Mo Xiao laughed and deliberately moved closer to Sang Shuwan, his breath almost falling on her cheek: "As long as you are here, everywhere is a fairyland. Tell me, what good ideas do you have for our cooperation?"

Sang Shuwan took a step back without leaving a trace, raised his hand and pointed to the corridor elegantly: "Master Mo, don't be in a hurry. This villa is quite charming. I will take you to visit while discussing the cooperation plan in detail, so that you can have a more comprehensive understanding of my ideas." After that, he walked forward. Mo Xiao hurriedly followed, and kept muttering: "Okay, okay, I will listen to you. I am waiting to see the surprise you have prepared for me." Along the way, Sang Shuwan seemed to be leisurely introducing the scenery, but he was carefully planning in his mind. Mo Xiao was full of covetousness for Sang Shuwan and the benefits of cooperation, and he didn't realize that he was about to step into a trap.

The two walked into the restaurant of the villa. The interior decoration was elegant and exquisite. The soft lights sprinkled on the dining table, creating an ambiguous atmosphere. Sang Shuwan gently pulled out a chair and sat down. He raised his eyes to look at Mo Xiao, with a faint smile on his lips, and said softly: "Master Mo, you can order the meal today. I'll just do whatever I want."

When Mo Xiao heard this, his smile got even bigger. He sat down in front of Sang Shuwan, but his eyes were always on Sang Shuwan. "Baby, since you said that, I won't be polite." As he said that, he picked up the menu and pretended to study it carefully. From time to time, he turned his head to ask Sang Shuwan: "What do you think of this truffle steak? And this lobster, it should be to your taste, right?" Sang Shuwan just shook her head slightly and smiled and replied: "Prince Mo, it's up to you. I believe in your vision." She seemed calm and composed, but in fact she was secretly paying attention to Mo Xiao's every move, not letting go of every expression and subtle movement, trying to see through his thoughts from these details, so as to better control the situation.

When the dishes were served, Mo Xiao's eyes were like being attracted by a magnet, and he was glued to Sang Shuwan, his eyes revealing greed and admiration without any concealment. Sang Shuwan wore a red evening dress today, and the slim cut perfectly outlined her curvy figure, like a burning flame, emitting a fatal attraction in this restaurant.

Mo Xiao's throat rolled slightly, and he swallowed his saliva, and for a moment he was a little dazed. His mind was not on the delicious food that was about to be served, but on the woman in front of him who made him salivate.

"Baby, you are as beautiful as a fairy tonight." Mo Xiao finally couldn't suppress the throbbing in his heart and spoke.

Sang Shuwan lowered her head slightly, a perfect blush on her face, and responded softly: "Master Mo, you are too kind. You have a unique vision."

"I'm not exaggerating. There are not many women in this world who can compare with you." Mo Xiao said as he leaned forward, trying to shorten the distance between him and Sang Shuwan.

Sang Shuwan quietly moved his chair back slightly, skillfully maintaining the appropriate distance, and raised his eyes with a smile in his eyes: "Master Mo, let's eat first, don't waste this table of delicious food."

Under this passionate gaze and verbal confrontation, his inner vigilance was gradually overwhelmed by desire, and the trace of defense that was originally retained was thrown out of his mind. He was only thinking about how to take a step further with Sang Shuwan tonight, completely unaware that behind Sang Shuwan's seemingly gentle smile, there were bottomless calculations and a resolute heart for revenge.

Mo Xiao nodded absentmindedly, and just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, he saw that Sang Shuwan hadn't moved at all. He frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked, "Baby, why don't you eat? I ordered all this for you."

Sang Shuwan smiled lightly, and explained with a little apology on his face: "Master Mo, to be honest, there is a dish on the table that I am allergic to, so I dare not touch it. Also, I met a friend on the way here and had a cup of coffee together, so I really don't have much appetite now."

When Mo Xiao heard this, he immediately put down his chopsticks and said with concern, "Oh, why didn't you tell me earlier? It's all my fault for not asking clearly in advance. Then I'll ask them to remove this dish and give you something else?"

Sang Shuwan shook his head slightly and declined politely, "Don't bother, Master Mo, just eat. It's fine for me to sit here and chat with you about cooperation."

Although Mo Xiao still looked at Sang Shuwan with some worry, he had to continue eating at Sang Shuwan's insistence. However, his eyes would drift towards Sang Shuwan from time to time, as if he was thinking about how to please her and make her forget this little unpleasantness. However, he did not realize that Sang Shuwan did it on purpose and was quietly controlling the development of the situation.

At this time, the restaurant was so quiet that only the slight clinking of cutlery could be heard. Mo Xiao took a few bites of the food, but found it tasteless. His mind was all on Sang Shuwan. "Baby, what did your friend talk to you about? Is there something that is bothering you?" Mo Xiao tried to find a topic to break the slightly awkward silence.

Sang Shuwan gently lifted the hair beside her ear, and a barely perceptible light flashed in her eyes. "It's nothing serious, just some casual chat. But speaking of being upset, there have been some minor troubles in the company recently."

Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao perked up and leaned forward, "Oh? What trouble? Baby, tell me about it, maybe I can help." He was making a little calculation in his mind, thinking that if he could help Sang Shuwan solve the company's problems, she would definitely look at him with admiration, and maybe he would be able to take her into his arms faster.

(End of this chapter)