Ark Simulator, don't I have no physical form?

He took a sip of his drink without making a sound, subtly shifting half a step toward Chen Huijie as he placed the glass down. The amber liquid of the whiskey swirled gently in the glass, reflecting the fleeting glint of light in his eyes.

Su Rui's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in his dark eyes. He looked away from Chen Huijie's phone screen and tapped his fingertips lightly on the marble countertop, producing a crisp "tap-tap" sound.

“We can subtly probe at the banquet.” He leaned close to Chen Huijie’s ear, his voice low and tinged with a faint smile.

Chen Huijie was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered. She wasn't surprised that Su Rui could see the messages on her phone—after all, Su Rui's control over the digital world was terrifying. She merely frowned slightly, swiped her finger lightly across the screen, and temporarily put aside Madam Wenyue's message.

"When is the banquet?" she asked calmly, but a hint of thought flashed in her eyes.

Su Rui smiled, a smile that carried a hint of laziness and certainty: "In this city, any reason can be used to hold a banquet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Swire's golden tail swished over with a "smack," the tip of which gently poked his shoulder: "Hey, what are you two whispering about?"

Hoshiguma also came over, her green eyes gleaming mischievously: "Are you plotting some kind of 'special operation' again?"

Chen Huijie glanced at them expressionlessly: "Private matters."

“Private?” Swire raised an eyebrow, her emerald eyes narrowing slightly. “Then I want to participate too.”

"I second that." Hoshiguma grinned, his fangs gleaming. "Many hands make light work."

Su Rui looked at them, his smile deepening. He leaned back lazily, tapping his chin lightly with his finger: "Actually... it's not impossible."

Chen Huijie's dragon eyes narrowed slightly, and she glared at him warningly.

But Su Rui pretended not to see it and continued, "After all, there are many people and things to see at a banquet, so it's more natural to have a few more 'companions'."

Swire's eyes lit up instantly, and its tail wagged happily: "What banquet? Where is it? Is there champagne?"

Hoshiguma then put his arm around Su Rui's shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Old Su, you don't mean you want us to be your 'cover', do you?"

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, and simply shrugged.

Chen Huijie took a deep breath, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. Finally, she spoke coldly: "...Don't hold us back."

Swire immediately raised his glass: "Deal!"

Hoshiguma patted Suri on the back with a mischievous grin: "Don't worry, we're professional 'cover agents'."

The quill blinked and asked softly, "Then, what about me?"

Suri turned to look at her, her smile gentle: "Of course you'll come too."

The quill's face flushed red, its fingers nervously twisting together: "I...I will try my best!"

That evening, at a private banquet hall in Dossores.

The crystal chandelier cast its light onto the long table covered with a white tablecloth, and the champagne tower shimmered with a golden glow under the light. Guests gathered in twos and threes, clinking glasses and chatting and laughing.

Suri wore a well-tailored dark blue suit with a discreet silver lapel pin, looking elegant and composed. He had one hand in his pocket and a glass of champagne in the other, his gaze casually sweeping across every corner of the banquet hall.

Chen Huijie had changed into a black evening gown, the slit in the skirt revealing glimpses of her long, slender legs. She held a glass of red wine and stood beside Su Rui, her gaze cold and wary.

Swire and Hoshiguma were completely immersed in the atmosphere of the banquet—Swire's gold dress shimmered under the lights, with the tail elegantly wrapped around her wrist; Hoshiguma wore a sharp black suit, her green eyes carrying a lazy smile, and she occasionally raised her glass in a gesture of greeting.

Quill followed nervously behind Su Rui, her pale purple eyes scanning her surroundings uneasily. She wore a light purple dress and looked like a little rabbit that had wandered into a pack of wolves.

"Relax," Su Rui said to her in a low voice, turning her head slightly. "Just think of it as a trip for fun."

The quill pen nodded, but its fingers still unconsciously clenched the hem of the skirt.

Just then, a waiter approached with a tray containing several cocktails. Suri casually picked one up and handed it to Quill: "Want to try some?"

The quill pen was carefully taken, and after taking a small sip, its eyes lit up instantly: "Delicious! Delicious!"

Su Rui chuckled, "Then drink more."

Chen Huijie gave him a cold look: "Don't let her drink too much."

Suri shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.

Halfway through the banquet, the target finally appeared.

Wei Yanwu, dressed in a dark gray suit, was talking quietly with several dignitaries. His expression was calm, but his eyes would occasionally sweep towards a corner of the banquet hall—where Candela was raising her glass and smiling, her red lips slightly parted, seemingly discussing something interesting.

Suri's eyes darkened for a moment.

"Did you see that?" he whispered to Chen Huijie.

Chen Huijie nodded slightly, her dragon eyes narrowing slightly: "...It's a bit deliberate."

“That’s why we need to use a roundabout approach.” Su Rui smiled, then suddenly put her arm around Chen Huijie’s waist. “Want to cooperate?”

Chen Huijie's body tensed instantly, but she quickly forced herself to relax. She glared coldly at Su Rui, but did not push his hand away.

The two walked "intimately" toward Wei Yanwu.

Swire saw this from afar, and her golden tail instantly bristled: "...What are those two doing?!"

Hoshiguma chuckled mischievously and took a sip of his drink: "Looks like Old Chen has finally figured it out?"

The quill stared blankly at them, its cheeks flushing red.

"Mr. Wei, I've long admired you."

Su Rui raised his glass and smiled as he gestured to Wei Yanwu.

Wei Yanwu turned his head, his gaze lingering on Su Rui and Chen Huijie for a moment before he gave a polite smile: "And who is this?"

"Su Rui," Su Rui introduced herself, her tone relaxed, "This is my female companion, Chen Huijie."

Chen Huijie nodded indifferently, without saying anything more.

Wei Yanwu's gaze lingered on Chen Huijie for a second longer, clearly guessing his niece's purpose. A hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He smiled slightly and said, "Nice to meet you."

Su Rui smoothly transitioned into the topic: "I've heard that Mr. Wei and Ms. Candela have a close relationship?"

Wei Yanwu's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes subtly deepened for a moment: "Just an ordinary business partner."

Volume 11, Chapter 658: Look Who's Behind You

"Really?" Su Rui smiled casually. "That's a pity. I thought I could get an introduction from you."

Wei Yanwu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Mr. Su is interested in Ms. Candela?"

“It’s a business matter,” Suri shrugged. “After all, Dosoles has a huge market potential.” Although Suri wasn’t in business, that didn’t stop him from saying that.

Wei Yanwu pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "In that case, why don't I introduce you?"

Suri's eyes darkened for a moment, but her smile remained unchanged: "That would be perfect."

Ten minutes later.

Candela's red lips curved slightly as she raised her glass to Su Rui, saying, "Mr. Su, it's an honor to meet you."

Suri smiled: "Ms. Candela is even more beautiful than rumored."

Candela chuckled, her gaze sweeping over Chen Huijie: "And who is this?"

“My female companion.” Su Rui’s tone was natural, but the hand around Chen Huijie’s waist tightened slightly.

Chen Huijie remained expressionless, but a hint of coldness flashed deep within her dragon eyes.

Candela seemed to sense something, but didn't say anything. She smiled slightly: "The two of you are a perfect match."

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, but her fingertips gently caressed Chen Huijie's waist, as if to comfort her or to hint at something.

Chen Huijie's breathing paused slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

After the banquet.

"How was it?" Swire asked impatiently, her tail wagging happily. "Any success?"

Hoshiguma grinned mischievously at Su Rui and Chen Huijie: "You two seem to be really into your 'acting'."

Chen Huijie gave her a cold glance and said nothing.

Suri smiled and took out a business card from his pocket—it was given to him privately by Candela.

“It seems we’ve been ‘invited’,” he said softly, his eyes deep.

The quill blinked and asked softly, "...What do we do next?"

Su Rui looked at Chen Huijie, a slight smile playing on her lips: "What do you think, Officer Chen?"

Chen Huijie remained silent for a moment, then finally spoke coldly:

"……continue."

Chen took Su Rui back to the hotel room. Su Rui put her chin on Chen's shoulder and looked at her phone. Although she could have used her scanning vision to see the information, this was more fun.

Chen didn't mind and let Su Rui look around as she pleased, without trying to avoid her.

Chen Huijie's phone screen lit up, and a message from Mrs. Wen Yue popped up:

"No wonder Lao Wei was so vague when he went out on business, now I see."

Chen Huijie stared at the message, her brows furrowed slightly, and tapped her fingertips lightly on the edge of her phone, as if she were thinking about how to reply.

Su Rui stood beside her, her gaze inadvertently sweeping across the screen, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

Of course he knew that Wei Yanwu was really only here on official business—the Governor of Longmen always kept his public and private affairs separate, but... in front of Lady Wenyue, he always unconsciously became cautious, afraid of being misunderstood.

"Looks like Commander Wei's going to be kneeling on a washboard when he gets home," Su Rui chuckled softly, his tone slightly mischievous.

Chen Huijie glanced at him, a hint of helplessness flashing in her dragon eyes: "Stop gloating."

Su Rui shrugged, his smile undiminished: "I just find it quite amusing—the dignified Governor of Longmen, afraid that his wife will misunderstand, doesn't even dare to tell her about his business trip in detail."

Chen Huijie gave a soft hum, her fingers rapidly tapping on the screen as she replied to Madam Wenyue:

"Madam, things may not be as you think."

However, Lady Wenyue's reply came very quickly:

"I'm already on my way."

Chen Huijie: "..."

Su Rui finally couldn't help but chuckle, "This is going to be interesting."

Chen Huijie took a deep breath and rubbed her temples: "...I have to go and inform Commander Wei."

Suri raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure it's a good idea to tell him now that 'your wife is on her way to catch you cheating'?"

Chen Huijie glared at him: "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Su Rui shrugged, a sly smile on her face: "How about... we watch the show first?"

Chen Huijie: "..."

She stared at Su Rui for two seconds, then finally sighed and put her phone back in her pocket: "...Whatever."

Suri's smile deepened as she glanced at Wei Yanwu, who was talking to Candela in the distance, already anticipating the show to come.

—After all, with Lady Wenyue personally taking charge, the scene is bound to be spectacular.

Su Rui leaned against a Roman column in the banquet hall, her fingertips lightly tapping the screen of her phone, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"You seem to be in a good mood?" Swire appeared beside him unnoticed, her golden tail lightly brushing against his wrist, her emerald eyes gleaming with mischief. "You're not plotting something again, are you?"

Su Rui smiled without saying a word, but simply waved her phone screen at her—it showed an encrypted folder labeled "Wei Yanwu's Official Business Itinerary Records".

"You even managed to get your hands on this?" Swire raised an eyebrow, her tail wagging happily. "Looks like Old Wei's going to owe you a favor this time."

"No need for favors." Su Rui put away his phone, his gaze shifting to Wei Yanwu, who was talking to Candela not far away. "I just think..." He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "...it's quite amusing to see Madam Wenyue so jealous."

Hoshiguma had somehow joined in, holding a glass of whiskey. "Suri, this kind of wicked taste of yours isn't good..." She grinned, her fangs gleaming, "But I like it."

Chen Huijie stood a little distance away, her dragon eyes slightly narrowed, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Su Rui and Wei Yanwu. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end she only gave a soft hum and turned her face away.

Quill timidly tugged at Su Rui's sleeve: "Um... will Lady Wen Yue really come?"

"Of course." Suri smiled and ruffled her hair. "And—"

Before he could finish speaking, the banquet hall doors were suddenly pushed open.

A familiar perfume scent wafted on the breeze, and Su Rui's lips unconsciously curled into a smile—it was Lady Wen Yue's favorite "Dragon Gate Night Rain," cool yet with a subtle, almost imperceptible sweetness.

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the doorway.

Madam Wenyue wore a dark green cheongsam, her hair styled in a high bun, and walked with elegant and composed steps. A polite smile graced her face, but the coldness in her eyes seemed to lower the temperature of the entire banquet hall.

Wei Yanwu's back view clearly froze.

Suri couldn't help but chuckle softly, casually taking a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray and swirling it gently: "The show's about to begin."