Deadly Trap.

Chapter 1. A seductive beauty mistakenly flirts with a cold-hearted madman.
Exhaling a breath of cold air, Su Li clicked the payment button for her mother's medical expenses without hesitation, and her balance plummeted.

There is still 120,000 yuan left to save lives.

This is just one round of surgery and chemotherapy. The targeted therapy will cost another 40,000. Su Li knows clearly that she is now on the edge of a cliff.

No more...

She trembled all over; she dared not think about it.

Staring at her savings that had vanished in an instant, loan calls popped up at the bottom of her screen. Her chest tightened, and her fingertips trembled slightly.

Her gaze swept quickly across her contacts, and she resolutely deleted the names of more than a dozen suitors, as if severing a hopeless affection with her own hands, leaving her feeling empty and cold.

Su Li tossed her elegant light chestnut hair and applied lipstick to her face in the mirror: the woman's "bare face" was pitiful, and the delicate red at the corner of her peach blossom eyes was like she had been crying, or like a knife that had killed her.

She has to catch a big fish tonight; she has no other choice.

120,000. My mother's life.

The lingering warmth of the Crown Prince became Su Li's death warrant.

If she fails, she will be forced to take out high-interest loans, gamble, and even... let countless lustful desires torment her to death.

Her eyes reddened, but she held her head high. A long, emerald-green velvet dress clung to her body, outlining her alluring figure, and her eight-centimeter stilettos clicked on the floor tiles. She drew all eyes to her.

The hotel was bustling with people. A pair of high heels and leather shoes accidentally collided, and perfume and leather scents wafted into their nostrils.

The first thing that catches the eye is the other person's hand supporting hers. A platinum cufflink and a ruby ​​ring flash by; on her wrist, a unique Minzhou starry sky dial is revealed.

Su Li's heart skipped a beat: just one platinum cufflink was worth 120,000.

She didn't rush to say thank you. When Su Li's soft fingertips fell into the other person's palm, his palm was unexpectedly rough and covered with burns.

As if instantly burned by her cool fingertips, the man visibly stiffened, caught off guard by her touching his sore spot. His fingers tightened for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and released them.

Another woman fishing.

Immediately afterwards, the man pinched her fingertips and pulled her up.

Su Li knew her face was extraordinary; no matter how innocent she appeared, a hint of wildness couldn't be hidden. When she looked up, the defiant spirit in her eyes and the cunning at the corners were laid bare.

But at that moment, she smiled with genuine gratitude.

It must be her smile that was so captivating. As he lowered his head, the man's breath hitched almost imperceptibly for a moment: she was indeed very beautiful.

There are just too many beautiful women.

He immediately recovered completely.

"Thank you." Soft and sweet, Su Li's voice was sincere, like a cat's tail brushing against your ear.

Before he could react, she had already quietly left.

Softly, Su Li pursed her red lips: "Rich and handsome, even unexpectedly gentlemanly..."

However, she couldn't just make the first move. The hotel lobby wasn't a suitable setting for their encounter. Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and Su Li could only lament letting this big fish go to sea.

When Su Li arrived at the agreed-upon private room, she realized that the man from earlier had been following her silently all the way.

"Stalker, I'm calling the police!" Su Li's palms were sweating.

The female college student who went missing last week was found murdered, with a clear tie around her neck. This city, controlled by four major conglomerates, has no shortage of beautiful women, but it lacks clean nights.

Su Li, wearing high heels, instinctively took a step back, her wary gaze fixed on him. The man, too, realized he had frightened this beautiful woman who had revealed her claws.

Stalker?
Amused by the accusation, he looked directly into Su Li's eyes, his lips curving into a smile: "I'm here for Monday's banquet."

Hearing this, Su Li breathed a small sigh of relief. A blush of embarrassment rose on her face, stemming from the misunderstanding, but a lingering wariness remained in her eyes. As an apology, Su Li cautiously extended a hand:

"My name is Su Li. Li as in pear blossom. I've also come to attend Senior Zhou's gathering."

The other person didn't reach out. Su Li blushed with embarrassment.

Just as she awkwardly tried to pull her hand back, he seized her wrist precisely at the last moment. The calluses on his fingertips pressed against her pulse.

"Gu Mufei, the Mufei of 'having only the ambition to fly high'."

His voice was calm, yet carried a chilling pressure.

Su Li's heart skipped a beat: this name sounded more profound than the name "Pear Blossom," which was named after the city flower.

Silently shifting her gaze, Su Li's eyes held just the right amount of curiosity as she met Gu Mufeng's gaze. He was too sharp in his handsomeness.

He wore a custom-made deep blue-gold suit, his phoenix eyes were cold and indifferent, like a sharp blade sheathed. His golden hair fell across his nose, and he had a half-smile, as if waiting for her to admit defeat first.

Su Li, however, was stubborn and refused to turn her head first.

The next second, Gu Mufeng's eyes suddenly turned deep and cold, a ripple unexpectedly spreading across his indifference, as if she had unintentionally stirred some profound thoughts... The laughter in the private room seemed to vanish in an instant.

Just then, the door to the suite was suddenly pushed open, and Zhou Yi's chubby, warm-faced man, oblivious to the situation, refused to appear before the two of them.

He brazenly winked at that aloof face: "'Min Cai's God of Finance'! Young Master Gu, are you still standing there? Is it because Junior Sister Su is too beautiful that you're also stunned?"

Immediately, Gu Mufeng's eyes narrowed sharply as if they had been drawn from their sheaths, and he immediately shut Zhou Yi's mouth.

"Minjiang University of Finance and Economics heartthrob"...? Pfft. So, he's from that top-tier university, Minjiang University of Finance and Economics?

Su Li smiled, pursing her lips. This nickname was truly fitting for him.

After a brief farewell, Su Li nodded slightly to Gu Mufeng. She then stepped into the hotel's large suite first.

The suite was dimly lit. Su Li quickly scanned the crowd, her gaze finally settling on Gu Mufeng, who was surrounded by women. His gaze was cold and indifferent, yet he was surrounded by a multitude of women, making the competition clearly fierce.

Fortunately, Zhou Yi and Gu Mufeng seemed to be old acquaintances: the former kept referring to Gu as "Young Master Gu," as if Gu Mufeng were the son of some tycoon. Su Li knew Zhou Yi thanks to her good friend Yu He's ambiguous relationship with Zhou Yi.

Su Li thought to herself, "It seems I'll have to catch this 'big fish' tonight." She would have to be extra careful; to win his favor, she had to fight with her back against the wall.

If it fails...

Not only did the money her mother had saved disappear, but the princes present were also enough to wipe her out.

Su Li pondered in silence, slowly approaching, and finally sat down in the empty seat next to him in Texas Hold'em. Clearly, the previous hunter had been thoroughly humiliated, his efforts in vain.

The card table was cramped, and feigning necessity, Su Li silently pressed her leg against his. She was going too far. The thin pants and stockings couldn't insulate their body heat.

Quietly, she observed Gu Mufeng's reaction. Even though she had clearly crossed the line, Su Li felt a chill run down her spine at her own recklessness.

Gu Mufeng, however, seemed completely oblivious. His cold, phoenix-shaped eyes saw through the cards, and each time he raised the stakes, it caused cries of agony at the card table.

Is he really that hard to please?

The air was so thick with tension that Su Li almost held her breath. She gently lifted the tip of her high heel against his trouser leg, her heart pounding faster and faster…

Then, his fingertips paused subtly. The playing card was right there, but his fingers subtly withdrew as if he were grasping something.

Su Li's heart raced. She could clearly feel his legs slowly tensing, yet he didn't pull away. His phoenix eyes were devoid of emotion, yet he seemed to be deliberately letting her become more unrestrained, allowing her to escalate her desires further and further…

Stubbornly, Gu Mufeng swiped the cards: a Queen of Hearts and an Ace of Spades.

Su Li smiled slightly. There were gambling tables both on and under the table. But tonight, she was gambling with herself, worth 120,000.

A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Gu Mufeng's indifferent eyes. The corners of his mouth turned up noticeably.

Su Li quickly pinched herself on the hem of her skirt with her fingertips to remind herself to calm down.

In an instant, her soft waist tightened, and her breath was instantly captured by him before her eyes.

"...Was it fun?" His voice was deep, dangerous, and full of meaning.

His gaze was indifferent yet tinged with a half-smile; Gu Mufeng seemed to enjoy her audacious provocation. He was intrigued and already anticipating her further, more elaborate, offensive attempts.

Su Li's heart skipped a beat:
She really flirted with the wrong target.

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Chapter Two: Sweet as Honey
[Author's Note | Chapter 1]

Welcome, dear readers! This is a 1v1 battle between a cold-blooded, mad capitalist and a scheming, beautiful woman who's good at seduction!

The female protagonist uses the softest name to do the cruelest things.

This book is a complete manuscript, with a fast pace and high-energy content in every chapter, so feel free to jump in!

Dear readers, simply reading along is like nurturing the book.

In the hunt, whoever is first tempted loses?

Su Li and Gu Mufeng's first encounter was a brilliant game of hunting. She knew how to play the game, but he knew it even better—in fact, he even had a somewhat challenging expectation of her further boldness.

Between a seductive beauty and a cold, irrational madwoman, who do you think will win?

Feel free to leave a comment and give the author your feedback! The next chapter will be even more exciting!
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