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I never expected that at this critical moment, Yan Junde and I would find ourselves facing a sudden betrayal from the Yellow Boss. It became clear to us that Guo Guoqing had orchestrated this from the very beginning. The timing of our arrival was futile; as soon as we encountered the Yellow Boss, events would likely unfold just as Guo Guoqing had planned.
Dragon Brother had mentioned before that Guo Guoqing had previously discussed something with the Yellow Boss. If everything had been arranged back then, we were now at a disadvantage. The Yellow Boss stood up, her expression cold as she regarded us. Yet here we were on the fourth floor, two men confronting a mere woman. What advantage would it bring her to escalate the situation?
This was a question worth pondering. After all, Dragon Brother's gang had already suffered a severe defeat at our hands. Was it possible that the Yellow Boss had summoned additional henchmen before arriving here, ready to storm in at her command? That seemed unlikely; she shouldn't have had time for such preparations.
I furrowed my brow and addressed the Yellow Boss, "What do you want? First of all, we bear you no ill will; Guo Guoqing is our true enemy, isn't he?"
The Yellow Boss burst into laughter and replied, "In this world, there are no absolute enemies or friends, only absolute interests. Guo Guoqing managed to take Angel from me because he provided what I deserved in return; otherwise, why would I let him go? We are all merchants here, driven by profit—surely you understand that?"
It appeared that Guo Guoqing had everything planned out. From the moment we retrieved that note at Tiansen Supermarket, someone must have informed the Yellow Boss. What exactly had Guo Guoqing told her? The Yellow Boss's demeanor suggested she felt secure, as if she held some leverage over us.
I contemplated all possible scenarios in my mind but maintained a calm exterior. I estimated the time; Yuzelin and the Police Department hadn't sent me any messages yet, and I had no idea where Juan Juan and Mary were in this bathhouse. If there was anything threatening Dezi and me, it wouldn't be directed at us but rather at others—most likely Mary and Juan Juan.
If someone had alerted the Yellow Boss when we left Tiansen Supermarket, she must have seen who we were with. The most effective way to threaten us would be through Mary and Juan Juan. A chill ran down my spine as I spoke to the Yellow Boss in a low voice, "Yellow Boss, why make things difficult for women? If there's something you need to discuss, just tell us. Do you understand what I mean?"
Dezi looked puzzled, not grasping my implication. At that moment, I didn't have time to explain to him. If the Yellow Boss was so confident, it meant she was well aware of our situation—likely informed by Guo Guoqing's accomplice. This indicated that she believed we were part of an organization rather than police officers. My earlier fabricated story to conceal my true identity had convinced her of Guo Guoqing's narrative.
Even if I revealed my identity now, it could endanger Juan Juan and Mary, and we might never uncover what happened with Angel. With this in mind, I chose to keep my identity hidden; understanding Angel's situation was crucial for our mission's success.
To my surprise, upon hearing my words, the Yellow Boss began to applaud and said, "I didn't expect you to think so quickly! Without me saying anything, you've already guessed the situation. To be honest, I have no personal grudge against you; however, once I've taken someone's money, I must do their bidding."
As she spoke, she clapped her hands. Suddenly, a group of people surged into the room from outside. Unlike Dragon Brother's crew from before, these newcomers were clearly trained individuals—each one a muscular man. Dezi might manage to take on five of them alone, but against such opponents, I knew I couldn't handle them one-on-five.
Upon closer inspection, there were twelve of them in total.
At that moment, I saw Boss Huang sitting on the sofa, surrounded by a group of muscular men who remained still. We exchanged glances. Boss Huang took off her high heels and said to one of the men beside her, "Lick."
The muscular man knelt before Boss Huang without saying a word and began to lick her foot. I frowned; it seemed I had underestimated Boss Huang. A woman who could run the Heavenly Palace Bathhouse so successfully, while also engaging in illegal dealings, must have some serious means.
Boss Huang likely had a solid footing in the underworld and possibly connections in legitimate circles as well. At that moment, she relaxed completely, enjoying the comfort beneath her feet, and addressed us both: "This world is, to put it bluntly, one of money and power. I’ve come this far thanks to these two things. My initial politeness towards you was merely a test; now I see that neither of you truly belongs to this world, and even if you did, you’re not from Tianlan City."
"I’ve been around for many years and have never heard of someone like you in Tianlan City," she continued with a satisfied tone, speaking to me and Dezi. "I don’t know why you’re here, but I can offer you a choice. You both have decent skills; I heard from Dragon Brother that you can take on five at once."
"However, Dragon Brother and his men are merely my cannon fodder," Boss Huang switched feet and continued. "When something goes wrong, they’ll take the blame. My true strength hasn’t been revealed yet; perhaps you’ve noticed that."
What she said was indeed true; the difference between these men and Dragon Brother’s crew was like heaven and earth. From the beginning, we had been set up by Guo Guoqing and Boss Huang. At this moment, I was worried about Juan Juan and Mary—what exactly did Boss Huang intend to do with them? It would be best not to act rashly.
With that thought in mind, I slowly asked Boss Huang, "What choice?"
If someone had informed Boss Huang about our movements since we left Tiansen Supermarket, she must have seen who we were with. The most effective leverage against us would be Mary and Juan Juan. Realizing this sent a chill through me as I spoke darkly to Boss Huang: "Boss Huang, why make things difficult for women? Whatever it is, just tell us; do you understand what I mean?"
Dezi looked at me with confusion, not grasping my point yet. But at that moment, I didn’t have time to explain to him. If Boss Huang was so confident, it meant she knew our situation well—specifically what Guo Guoqing had told her. This implied that she didn’t know we were police officers but thought we were part of an organization. My earlier fabricated story to conceal my true identity had convinced her of Guo Guoqing’s words.
Even if I revealed my identity now, it could endanger Juan Juan and Mary, and we might never learn about Angel’s situation again. With that in mind, I chose to keep my identity hidden; understanding Angel’s case was crucial—if we failed to clarify it, our mission would be doomed.
Upon hearing my words, Boss Huang surprisingly clapped her hands and said, "I didn’t expect your mind to work so quickly! Without me saying anything, you’ve already guessed the situation. To be honest, I don’t hold any grudge against you; however, once you take someone else's money, you must do their bidding."
As she spoke, she clapped her hands again. Suddenly, a number of people surged into the room from outside. Unlike Dragon Brother's crew earlier, these newcomers were clearly trained—each one a muscular man. Dezi might still manage to take on five of them individually, but against such opponents, I knew I wouldn’t stand a chance in a one-on-five fight.
I looked closely and saw that there were a total of twelve people.
At that moment, I noticed Huang Boss sitting on the sofa, while the nearby Muscular Men remained still, and we exchanged glances. Huang Boss took off her high heels and said to one of the men beside her, "Lick."
Upon hearing this, one of the Muscular Men did not say a word; he knelt before Huang Boss and began to lick one of her feet. I frowned, realizing that I had underestimated Huang Boss. A woman who could run the Heavenly Palace Bathhouse so successfully, while also engaging in illegal transactions, must possess considerable means.
Huang Boss was likely well-connected in the underworld, perhaps even with some influence in legitimate circles. At that moment, she relaxed completely, enjoying the comfort beneath her feet, and said to us, "This world is fundamentally about money and power. I have reached where I am today thanks to these two things. My initial politeness towards you was merely a test; now I see that you two are clearly not from the underworld, and even if you were, you are not from Tianlan City."
"I have been navigating this world for many years and have never heard of someone like you in Tianlan City," Huang Boss said with a satisfied tone. She continued addressing me and Dezi, "Although I don't know why you're here, I can offer you a choice. Your skills are impressive; I heard from Dragon Brother that you can take on five at once."
"However, Dragon Brother and his men are merely my cannon fodder," Huang Boss switched feet and continued. "When something goes wrong, these men will take the blame. My true strength has yet to be revealed; perhaps you've already noticed that."
What Huang Boss said was indeed true; the difference between these men and Dragon Brother's crew was like heaven and earth. From the very beginning, we had been set up by Guo Guoqing and Huang Boss upon arriving here. At this moment, my concern was for Juan Juan and Mary; I wondered what Huang Boss intended to do with them. It would be best not to act rashly.
With this thought in mind, I slowly asked Huang Boss, "What choice?"
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