Deadly Trap.

Chapter 28. On the Other Side of the Earth

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At the end of the terrace, Gu Mufeng looked down at the city built against the mountain; a warm breeze brushed against his face, blowing his golden hair aside. His tone was as cold as a knife.

An urgent report came through the phone. Finally, Gu Mufeng frowned impatiently:
"Enough with the nonsense. I flew out of Minzhou in such a high-profile manner, do you think it was just for fun? No way, no discussion."

The person on the other end of the phone was determined to ruin his trip, which he had been particularly looking forward to. Patiently, Gu Mufeng leaned against the railing and listened. He gazed at the mountains behind the palace:

The mountain ridge was rugged, and the summit was covered in a sea of ​​clouds. It looked like the end of the world.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Mufeng's cold gaze drifted gently towards Su Li.

He laughed: "The gun, you just don't know. As for the prisoners..."

He was cold and ruthless: "I'm not in Minzhou, so you can abuse them as you please. No need to ask for permission."

Meanwhile, at the far end of the terrace, Su Li sat at a table. Casually glancing at Gu Mufeng's figure, a subtle unease stirred within her.

Every time he answered the phone, he would leave her far behind.

Su Li's heart sank slightly. It was supposed to be an enviable trip, so why was she unhappy at all?
Impatiently crossing her legs, Su Li raised her delicate eyebrows and gazed at the street scene below. She had only been Gu Mufeng's mistress for three weeks, but Su Li had already sensed a deep difference between him and others:

Clearly, it's always the mistresses who win over Sugar Daddy's heart. But with her, Gu Mufeng indulges her endlessly. Whether she throws a tantrum or deliberately turns her back on him, he ignores her with cold eyes and a cold face, yet he unconditionally spoils her.

Besides, she has to be available at any time.

Either he's been patiently building up his strength, and he'll show no mercy if his bottom line is crossed, or he has ulterior motives.

A moment later, out of the corner of her eye, Su Li saw Gu Mufeng end the call. Only then did she withdraw her probing gaze and soften her expression with the sherry on the table.

Who would have thought that overnight, Gu Mufeng would actually send her to Granada, Spain, based solely on her mention of the Alhambra Palace once.

He flew across Eurasia, just to take her to the places she wanted to go.

Gu Mufeng relaxed and sat down. The Mediterranean climate, with its year-round mildness, made him look even more casual: a light blue suit, a white shirt, and a handsome Adam's apple on the collar.

His features were handsome, his phoenix eyes cold and serene like a Buddha's. Su Li blushed slightly. This face was one in a million; it was simply too difficult to ignore.

At this moment, facing Su Li, Gu Mufei was in a very good mood, as if the matter on the phone had made significant progress. Suddenly realizing he was still wearing a cruel, mocking smile, he immediately suppressed it in front of Su Li. He gently lowered his gaze and swept it across Su Li:

He spent half a day there, but didn't touch a single bite of the gazpacho or tapas.

As he left, he asked casually, "What, you don't like it?"

They stayed at a luxurious estate, complete with a courtyard and fountains; and even hired a renowned chef to prepare lunch. The whole affair was as romantic as a honeymoon.

Is there any reason why Su Li wouldn't like it?

Deciding to cooperate in an instant, Su Li smiled sweetly: "I've been waiting for you."

As she spoke, she showed him her pink earlobe. Her fair hand picked up some tapas, and Su Li tenderly offered them to Gu Mufeng's lips:

“Come on, Mu Fei, ah—” Although she was deliberately trying to provoke her, Su Li still blushed slightly.

As if possessed, Gu Mufeng opened his mouth and bit down on her.

—Did they actually eat this iceberg?

Su Li thought he would refuse.

So does he actually like this, or is he just teasing her?
Gu Mufeng held her fingertip in his mouth with the tip of his tongue, his indifferent eyes watching Su Li's momentary panic.

"It's not necessary."

Finally, he let go of her soft fingertips, wiping his lips like a napkin, and lowered his eyes, giving a cold smile, his tone seemingly indifferent: "Whatever."

This man is a hypocrite!

Without showing any emotion, Su Li feigned complete indifference. Between them, thinly sliced ​​ham was served alongside ripe melon. Fresh pomegranates, gleaming like jewels in the sunlight, added a striking contrast. The gentle sound of a fountain could be heard.

Su Li pondered: In that brief moment yesterday, she caught a glimpse of Gu Mufeng's passport. Blue paper with black ink—his birthday was on Christmas Day, just around the corner; yet he didn't mention it at all. It was as if this day meant nothing to him.

However, Gu Mufeng's name is real, and his identity is real. As for his physical body...

Refusing to give up easily, Su Li gently raised her eyes: in her vision, the veins on his hands were clearly visible as he lifted the napkin. The scars on his knuckles, varying in depth, resembled his ruby ​​ring, dazzlingly red. In the bright sunlight, Su Li only felt pain for him.

"What happened to your hand?"

Su Li spoke first. Gu Mufeng was always a man of few words. If she didn't speak first, he could remain silent until the meal was over.

Without looking at her, Gu Mufeng simply smiled. The smile was extremely faint: "This?"

He raised his left hand.

"I was bitten by a small animal last night." His deep voice was ambiguous, causing Su Li's heart to skip a beat. Surely it couldn't have been her who bit me?

"You bit me pretty hard. Don't you remember?"

Her face flushed instantly, but Su Li was completely bewildered; she truly had no details. However, Gu Mufeng was clearly in pain; he remembered very clearly the way he bit her.

Quickly, Su Li bent down to pick up the napkin she had deliberately knocked off. She was annoyed: why did she always make mistakes without realizing it when it came to Gu Mufei? Before the blush on her face could fade and she could get up again, the waiter next to her had already brought her a brand new napkin, completely oblivious to her feelings.

My memories are filled with vibrant colors.

High in the air, she only vaguely remembered biting into something; then came the sweet and pungent smell mixed with warmth, her breath and heartbeat tossed about by the air currents...

"Doesn't someone owe me an apology?"

Just as he had forcefully torn open her body, Gu Mufeng was now casually tearing open a round loaf of bread. His tone couldn't be more nonchalant.

An apology? Does she need to apologize?

With just one sentence, he turned the tables and took control. This man is truly wicked.

"Speaking of yesterday... you seem to be very familiar with overseas areas."

After calming down for a moment, seeing that Gu Mufeng had no interest in making things difficult for her any further, Su Li remembered Gu Mufeng's passport and black card: "Do you fly out of the country often? What about your visa?"

Upon hearing Su Li's question, Gu Mufeng nonchalantly cut open the pan-fried sea bass and put it in his mouth:

"Isn't it you who wants to see the Alhambra? Welsh and Quenxus are in charge of the trips, aren't they?"

"It's so nice to have an assistant."

As she toyed with a slice of ham, Su Li sighed casually, "But they can't possibly interfere in everything you do, can they?"

Her voice was sweet and soft, as if it were innocent and harmless curiosity.

In fact, Su Li stayed up many nights studying finance to test Gu Mufei's source of income.

At this moment, for the first time since sitting down, Gu Mufeng truly raised his eyes. His phoenix eyes were cold and indifferent, like deep water, as he stared intently at her.

For a moment, his eyes narrowed. A cold, stern word seemed to be on the tip of his tongue.

But in the end, he lowered his head and simply smiled calmly: "You'll understand when you have an assistant."

"Well, Boss Gu has misunderstood."

Su Li went a step further: "You can't make money in construction these days. I'm lucky if I'm not being used by others."

She finished speaking quickly, almost provocatively, emphasizing the words "others" and "uses." Seeing Gu Mufeng's eyes darken, she ran her fingertips across his neck, the spot he loved to choke.

"Maybe I should join your organization. Making money would seem easier then?"

This time, Gu Mufeng did not answer.

After a back-and-forth exchange, Su Li could no longer ignore the clearly drawn boundaries he had set. She couldn't go too far by playing dumb.

Embarrassed by his own foolishness, Su Li suddenly lost interest in both lunch and the city scenery. She lowered her head and began to finish the stewed oxtail in front of her.

She said sullenly, "Why bother studying Gu Mufeng?"

“Away from the Alhambra.” Surprisingly, this time, perhaps to lighten the mood, Gu Mufeng didn't remain silent for long. “Do you have any other plans?”

Su Li silently savored the delicious oxtail. But clearly, her response was far from enthusiastic:
"We're flying back tomorrow night, right?"

Su Li sighed, as if talking to herself: "I have to finish the drawings on the plane. Otherwise, I might lose my scholarship."

The words slipped out, and Su Li herself was stunned for a moment. She seemed to have never mentioned her real life to Gu Mufeng. It was as if she had told him to stay away from her from the very beginning.

Secretly, Su Li raised her eyes.

An inexplicable silence.

Gu Mufeng was carefully examining her. His gaze was firm and focused, as if he were looking into an abyss.

"Is there anywhere you'd like to go?" Su Li asked softly, carefully throwing the question back at him.

Hastily, Gu Mufei looked away: What was he doing?
He coldly pressed down on the bite mark on his finger and replied in a low voice, "No. Just asking casually."

Three whole weeks have passed, and Su Li is still astonished; she can't figure out Gu Mufeng's attitude at all. What exactly was he looking at so intently on her just now?
Aside from knowing that he likes women who indulge in passion, women with slender curves, and women who cooperate with his dominance and take more pleasure from him. Even if she bites his finger so hard that it draws blood.

But who wouldn't like these?
Then, their gazes met again, unspoken but knowing, returning to the scenery. It was as if the previous intimacy had been nothing more than a fleeting illusion.

But Su Li always felt that the city beneath her feet seemed different.

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[Author's Note | Chapter Twenty-Eight]

The CEO's mind is truly unfathomable. Gu Mufeng took Su Li to Granada, Spain, and Su Li's "pampered" trip clearly resembled a honeymoon... The young author held her breath while writing!
The sugar is certainly sweet enough, but the underlying power struggles and tests are also quite dangerous...

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