Chapter 114

Eleven o'clock at night, a port in District One.

Even at this hour, the city remained bustling, as befitting a metropolis that never sleeps.

The port was teeming with people, with crowds everywhere. Accompanied by the sound of whistles, cruise ships continuously sailed in and out.

Lu Zhen changed into casual clothes and stood with Xiao Han in front of the pier, smoking while waiting for the ship.

Xiao Han looked at his cousin's profile, hesitated for a long time, and then asked, "Brother, there's something I want to tell you..."

Lu Zhen glanced at him: "Go ahead."

Xiao Han scratched his head: "Well... the Qingyi Bureau is going to submit a list of young cadres for promotion. You know, I haven't been in the bureau for long..."

Hearing this, Lu Zhen's face remained expressionless as he said calmly, "You've been promoted very quickly in the Qingyi Bureau. You're my brother; if your name is on every list, it'll easily cause gossip, and it'll be difficult for Lao Kang."

Xiao Han was stunned, a look of struggle flashing in his eyes, but he quickly gave up, smiled, and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll listen to you."

Lu Zhen nodded slightly, and the two brothers fell silent again.

Xiao Han lowered his head, puffing away at his cigarette.

Lu Zhen couldn't help but smile, reaching out and tapping his head: "You're quite disappointed, aren't you? Cursing me in your heart?"

Xiao Han quickly shook his head: "How could I! Brother, where would I be without you? I'll do whatever you arrange. Besides, I'm still young, there'll be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Lu Zhen pointed at his mouth and said, "You, you just have a sweet tongue. Don't worry, I already told Lao Kang when we had dinner yesterday to put your name on the first list."

Hearing this, Xiao Han scratched his head again and couldn't help grinning: "Hehe, thanks, Brother!"

Lu Zhen patted him on the shoulder and said nothing more.

"Woo—"

The whistle sounded, and the two turned their heads at the same time, seeing a cruise ship docking at the shore. Soon, the anchor splashed into the water, and the passenger gangway was lowered.

Tourists squeezed down the gangway, carrying large and small packages, hurrying along. Before long, a man in his late twenties, about 1.9 meters tall, with a burly build, walked through the crowd.

He didn't have much luggage, only carrying a simple travel bag. He had a clean buzz cut, and other than his physique, he looked very ordinary.

"Yuan Biao!"

Lu Zhen greeted him with a smile, grasped the man's hand, and said enthusiastically, "It's been a long time! Let me introduce you, this is my brother, Xiao Han. Xiao Han, this is Yuan Biao, an old friend of mine."

Xiao Han sized up Yuan Biao's square face and shook his hand: "Hello."

"Hello."

Yuan Biao was expressionless, speaking concisely and powerfully, and his grip was also quite strong.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two brothers led him to a business car parked outside the pier and drove towards the city.

Along the way, Yuan Biao was very silent, as if he didn't like to talk. Xiao Han didn't bother him, but curiously sized him up.

...

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a high-end private club. The parking lot was full of expensive luxury cars, making their business car look rather low-key in comparison.

Lu Zhen skillfully led them into the private club. The security inside was excellent. Security guards patrolled every few steps, and people without membership cards couldn't get in at all.

The three entered the club's lobby and saw many social celebrities, many of whose faces often appeared on internet broadcasts and television.

Under the guidance of a staff member, they crossed the lobby, took the elevator, and went directly to the seventh floor.

"You still know to come?"

As soon as the elevator door opened, a delicate voice came from outside.

Everyone looked up and saw a young and beautiful woman wearing a sexy uniform standing outside the elevator.

Her skin was fair and tender, and her waist was slender. A pair of slender legs, wrapped in black stockings, were full of temptation, and she had a pleasant scent.

For a moment, the eyes of the three men were drawn to her.

The woman looked at Lu Zhen and said with a slight reproach, "I thought you had forgotten me."

Lu Zhen smiled, walked over, put his arm around her slender waist, and whispered in her ear, "I've been a little busy lately. I even took a trip to The Dragon City Rises a while ago. As soon as I had time, I came to see you."

As he spoke, his palm slid down.

"I hate it..." The woman reached out and slapped away Lu Zhen's mischievous hand.

Lu Zhen smiled and turned his head to introduce: "This is Yuan Biao, my friend."

"Hello." The woman stretched out her soft, boneless hand: "Brother Yuan, is this your first time here? You can call me Xiao Yan."

Yuan Biao nodded and shook her hand.

"Then come with me, your room has already been prepared."

Xiao Yan led Yuan Biao inside, with the Lu brothers following behind.

Behind them, Lu Han lowered his voice, pointed to Yuan Biao's sturdy back, and whispered, "Brother, are you going to do that thing?"

Lu Zhen smiled: "Hehe, what thing?"

Lu Han made a throat-slitting gesture: "That thing about beheading the dragon in The Dragon City Rises..."

Lu Zhen raised his index finger and made a shushing gesture: "Shh..."

Xiao Han nodded lightly, and the two stopped talking.

After a few more minutes, Yuan Biao was led into a room upstairs. Xiao Yan handed him the room card. After putting down his luggage, everyone went downstairs again and came to a private room on the second floor for dinner.

The private room was completely Western-style, with an iron plate on the table and a dedicated chef to cook for them on the spot.

Lu Zhen sat at the table, hugging Xiao Yan, and said with a smile to Yuan Biao, who was sitting across from him, "Now that you're here, don't think too much, just relax. If you need anything, just ask Xiao Yan, and she'll take care of it for you."

Yuan Biao asked directly, "When will we do it?"

Lu Zhen waved his hand: "Don't ask, it's not certain whether we'll do it or not. Just stay here and relax. I'll cover all the expenses."

Yuan Biao nodded, said nothing more, and lowered his head to eat the fried meat on his plate.

While eating, Xiao Yan stayed with Lu Zhen. The two whispered sweet nothings to each other, and occasionally touched each other's thighs under the table, very intimately.

An hour later, the meal was over, and the things on the table were cleaned up. Xiao Yan got up gently, leaned close to Lu Zhen's ear, and said softly, "I'll go call a few good friends over..."

Lu Zhen nodded and patted her butt. Xiao Yan giggled and turned to leave.

After waiting for a while, she came in with two equally beautiful young women. The two very consciously sat down next to Xiao Han and Yuan Biao, bringing a gust of fragrance with them.

Xiao Yan also sat down and asked Yuan Biao with a smile, "Do you like them? If you don't, I'll call some more."

Yuan Biao's face was a little flushed because he had drunk some wine. He sat on the sofa, relaxed, smoking, and stared straight at Xiao Yan, asking, "Can you really handle anything?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zhen and Xiao Yan were stunned.

...

At the same time, the slums of District One.

Zheng Guang and the others walked into a dimly lit room. The place was small, with some messy cardboard boxes piled around, dirty and messy.

Jiang Jianjun stood in the room, looking complicated, not knowing what to say for a moment.

At this moment, Hong Jie suddenly knelt on the ground, her voice trembling, and pleaded with Zheng Guang, "I beg you, don't mess with him anymore, I'm pregnant..."

Zheng Guang was stunned.

Next to him, Dai Quan held his phone and said to Su Tianyu in a low voice, "We've arrived."

"Be quick, Lao Tan has already inquired about this matter," Su Tianyu replied.