Deadly Trap.

Chapter 86. A Beacon in the Night Rain
"Boss."

Only after Tang Quan had completely disappeared from sight did Gu Mufei break his frozen posture. Followed by Welsh, he strode into the side entrance of the Minzhou Bank office building.

It would be impossible for him not to feel a sliver of reluctance to live when guns were pointed at him.

He was more drenched in cold sweat than soaked by the rain.

It was lunchtime at the bank, and the side door was empty. Then, Gu Mufeng pulled up Welsh's right hand, which was hidden under his black leather glove.

"Boss, it's nothing, just a minor injury."

Undeterred by the refusal, Gu Mufeng insisted on taking off the wet glove to examine it himself.

After confirming that although the wound was horizontal, it was not deep, and blood was still seeping out, Gu Mufeng let go without saying anything more.

Being a bodyguard is a profession. He had done it himself, so he had firsthand experience with it.

Without thinking, Gu Mufei took out a barely dry handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Welsh: "Stop the bleeding first."

He then walked to the side.

His heart burned with anxiety, tormented by countless thoughts. In a rush, Gu Mufeng dialed the phone: "Su Li!"

How amazing!

It was as if his twenty-nine years of life were playing in slow motion. In the instant the trigger was lightly pulled, all that occupied his mind was her.

It was the way she was willing to lean on and hold him; it was her, with her pure peach blossom eyes, gazing intently into his heart.

The person on the other end of the phone spoke at length: "You can't be any more impatient." Gu Mufeng knew that his unilateral hanging up of the call must have made Su Li extremely anxious.

At that moment, it seemed as if he was looking into her eyes.

Suppressing his racing heart, he was determined to put her at ease. Rou Ran, his tone calm, answered her urgent questions over the phone:
"Hmm. It's okay. Hmm. Really. I'll still pick you up tonight."

Welsh was injured. He wouldn't hide Tang Quan's situation from her. But he could still hear his own calm voice mingling with his rapid heartbeat, as if he couldn't completely calm down:
"Don't leave the school. Stay in a crowded place with your friends. I'll make sure it's Monday..."

"Mu Fei?" Su Li sensed something was wrong.

"May I explain it to you in detail tonight?"

"Are you really okay?"

Su Li kept asking the same question, but Gu Mufeng didn't seem annoyed at all. Her voice trembled, unable to suppress her anxiety, and she gripped his heart tightly, making his palms sweat slightly. She hoped that her eyes wouldn't fill with tears for him again.

Regaining his composure, Gu Mufeng lowered his voice to its softest and most steady tone:

"You have to believe me," he said firmly, cherishing her tenderness in his heart. "I'm fine. I promise you. Really. Yes. Let's keep in touch. I love you too."

After Gu Mufeng finished replying with his tender and affectionate words, as if pouring out his heart, he finally felt relieved.

Even his tense body seemed to relax.

But before he could stop, his thoughts shifted instantly: he deliberately made a high-profile appearance at Shengshi Liyong to completely cut off Sheng Chunqiu's escape route and attract Tang Quan's attention. But, how could Tang Quan act so quickly?

Moreover, this time, Tang Quan personally came to take action?
What exactly made Tang Quan reveal his true colors and become so impatient?
money?
Gu Mufeng pondered silently. Tang Quan had reigned supreme in the underworld for twenty years, his influence penetrating the very marrow of Minhang, reaching every dark corner. But clearly, the other party wanted more.

It's not hard to understand why Sheng Chunqiu plotted to seize control of the Gu family; but Tang Quan must also have had reasons for being involved. And at what point did he touch upon the other party's key weakness?

The thought of that strangely similar, sinister face made Gu Mufeng grit his teeth in hatred: facing Tang Quan directly, he didn't even dare to use his brain!

That kind of gaze—pinned to the wall, seen through, manipulated, and repeatedly weighed. Tsk.

In the entire Minzhou, only Tang Quan could treat him like this.

However, judging from what he just saw, the Tianxing Gang doesn't seem to realize the relationship between Su Li and him. For the first time in his life, Gu Mufeng only regretted that he hadn't posed a threat at Shengshi Liyong earlier. Even more so, he thought that Sheng Chunqiu must heed his advice and keep his mouth shut.

The last two words from Tang Quan, though seemingly casual, were repeatedly etched into his heart.

Be careful?

"Boss."

Gu Mufei snapped back to reality. Welsh's voice pierced through the meticulously woven logic in his mind.

"Will your lunch with Min Yin and your afternoon appointment with the Municipal Planning Bureau proceed as planned?"

He had to fulfill his duties. There was no time for him to be preoccupied with personal gains or losses. While pondering this, Gu Mufeng turned around and saw that Welsh had already bandaged his knife wound with a handkerchief. Unable to hide his worry, he stepped forward to ask what was wrong.

"Cancel the dinner. We'll discuss the money another day."

Although both men were already standing at Minzhou Bank, they were soaked to the bone and unable to proceed. Moreover, relying solely on the recorded conversation as direct evidence of their crimes was clearly insufficient to deal with Tang Quan.

Gu Mufeng knew he still needed a trump card.

"Go back and change your clothes. Have Dai Ze go to Yun Jian to see me. As for the Municipal Planning Bureau..."

His eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them. Gu Mufeng said firmly, "I must go."

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"Mr. Gu!" As soon as Gu Mufeng approached the office, Director Wu, a trusted subordinate of the Municipal Bureau, came out to greet him, as warmly as if he were an old friend of many years.

With the year-end approaching, the new municipal leadership urgently needs a record of achievements to solidify its position for the coming year.

Gu Mufeng is a political savvy man: he deliberately kept his distance to avoid getting his hands dirty by controlling things remotely. But this time, for Su Yan's inheritance, he had no choice but to get involved himself.

After taking his seat, as if casting bait, he directly handed over the demolition plan he had personally drafted. Director Wu slowly flipped through it.

Gu Mufeng secretly calculated the time in his mind. He knew that the position of a minor section chief was just the ticket to the game; once the white gloves were handed over, the real competition had only just begun.

Director Wu coughed lightly, feigning difficulty: "Mr. Gu, this is no small project."

Gu Mufeng calmly interrupted: "I'll provide the funding, and Minzhou Bank will be the listing party. Shengshi Liyong will voluntarily undertake the bidding. Director Li understands."

Director Wu's eyes were subtle and meaningful: "But what about the City Hall?"

Gu Mufeng smiled, his gaze cold: "As long as the document is posted, I, Gu, am willing to help the municipal government crack down on organized crime. What do you say?"

In just a few words, Director Wu's expression changed drastically: the new leadership team was worried about not being able to produce any tangible results. This was no small matter.

"Mr. Gu is quite straightforward. So, at the municipal banquet, will you discuss this in detail with your team?"

"nature."

Hearing the invitation, knowing that things were about 70% done, Gu Mufeng stood up and said calmly, "See you then."

He was determined to take the black glove, no matter the cost.

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The cool night rain and twinkling lights seemed to wash away all the worldly cares. This day felt like a dream.

"Mu Fei!"

At that moment, warm yellow light poured down from the doorway, damp and soft. Outside the grand library, shadows danced in the evening air. But in his mind, only that one bright figure shone through the light at the doorway.

is her.

Su Li was lively and light-hearted. It seems her design exhibition today went very smoothly.

To secure her school scholarship, someone kept unable to sleep last night, nestled in his arms, sighing and turning pale with anxiety.

Gu Mufeng wasn't surprised at all by Su Li's smooth academic progress. Su Li was always dedicated to both people and things.

Seeing the urgency, Su Li disregarded the slippery rain and rushed down the steps, throwing herself into his arms. She held him tightly, her soft hands secretly slipping inside his coat, carefully exploring his waist and body.

She was clearly trying to confirm whether he was truly safe and sound, as he had assured her on the phone.

"What, you only remembered to call me when you got to the library entrance?"

Having confirmed that he was indeed unharmed, Su Li looked up, her expression a mix of coquettishness and reproach:
"The library is crowded. I don't want you to hear what they're saying about me. Besides, I just finished a meeting, which took quite a while. Have you been waiting for a long time?"

"No, not at all." Gu Mufeng smiled under the umbrella. "I just thought the rain was coming down really fast..."

In the dim light of night, the ground was already shimmering with water.

Su Li naturally reached out and took Gu Mufei's outstretched arm. As they turned to leave, a man rushed out from the library crowd, holding up a book: "Junior Su! You forgot something!"

He ran straight in and pushed the book between the two of them, his eyes fixed on Gu Mufeng, who stood aloof under the umbrella, coldly holding it up.

Su Li raised an eyebrow:

Pretending to deliver a book, please at least give her one she can actually use, right? What's with "Basic Chemical Engineering Illustrated"? Did you just snatch it from some chemical engineering student at the door?
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you were with someone."

"Thank you." Without saying a word, Su Li simply took the book.

"You're too kind, junior. Everyone knows you have a wide network of connections. We just didn't expect you to actually have that kind of influence outside of school..."

At this moment, although his eyes were still fixed on the silent Gu Mufeng, his fingers on his phone camera were itching to move, but as if completely suppressed by the gaze, the male student began to slowly back away:

"Hey, I didn't see anything. Junior, I don't believe you would do such a thing. Please don't take it to heart."

"Pfft," Su Li covered her face, unable to suppress a laugh. "What kind of thing? Explain yourself. Scholarships are not grants. If you're so capable, compete with me academically for it."

Her eyes were sharp and lively. Then, she turned to Gu Mufeng beside her, her tone normal, but unusually tinged with a hint of jealousy:
"Listen to that, 'that kind of thing.' What am I going to do? Because of you, I'll have to find a sugar daddy tonight to satisfy everyone."

Seeing her playfully tease him, Gu Mufeng's lips curled into a slight smile, his eyes brimming with affection.

"Then be even more arrogant. Hold your head high."

As he spoke, Gu Mufeng reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling Su Li into a tight embrace.

Using the black umbrella for cover, he met her lingering, raised lips, gently lowering them and biting them. Their souls remained intertwined, as tender and passionate as when they first met, until the kiss became endless.

He had been thinking about her all day.

In the drizzling rain, if it weren't for his tailor-made suit, he really would have looked a bit like... a pure campus romance.

The world's noise is slowly receding and returning to calm, but it is by no means a dream.

"Let's go, Su Li, let's go home."

"Okay. Mu Fei, let's go home."

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Next chapter: Longing is like a knife
[Author's Note | Chapter 86]

Readers may have noticed that the young author wrote very briefly about politics.

The real political maneuvering could fill three chapters of boring content, so we'll keep it simple and get the gist of it.

Tang Quan left, but was the crisis truly over? President Gu's heart is filled with Su Li; isn't he even more captivating now?
In matters of power and capital, Gu Mufeng is ruthless and merciless; but in front of Su Li, he only wants to find his warmth and be her gentle lover.

Gu Mufeng's elaborate scheme to orchestrate the demolition and his eagerness to act as a shill, spending hundreds of millions, raises the question: is there a deeper danger lurking behind his invitation to the banquet?
And that phrase "that kind of thing" on campus—can you guess how resentful Su Li was?
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