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    Leaving Lingling’s community.

    “Screw this!”

    Zhang Yuan threw the handbag onto the ground fiercely.

    He came today with a last glimmer of hope.

    After all, like a simp, he wouldn’t give up until the last moment.

    As long as Lingling asked where the 500,000 came from, he would forgive her joyfully.

    But she didn’t.

    Lingling’s family only saw the money.

    No one cared where it came from, how it came, or if it would cost him something.

    He was completely heartbroken.

    To hell with love!

    From now on, he’d be alone, wandering the world, living each day as it came.

    “Ring ring ring…”

    Suddenly, his phone rang.

    It was his new phone, only Xu Shaochen knew the number.

    He calmed down and then answered the call: “Boss.”

    This boss wasn’t the same as the one Long Yi and others mentioned.

    To him.

    Xu Shaochen was his employer, called boss for this task.

    Once the task ended, so would their employer relationship.

    “I can’t wait three days, I want results tonight or he will go abroad.”

    Xu Shaochen’s steady voice came through the phone to Zhang Yuan.

    This information was obviously told by Lin Wei, who cared for his brother.

    Lin Wei initially didn’t intend to have Lin Jin killed.

    But in the hospital, Lin Jin’s provocation drove him to anger and murder, which failed.

    Even though it failed, their enmity became irreconcilable.

    Thus, he wouldn’t give Lin Jin a chance to turn around.

    Some things, if you start, do them cleanly for total eradication.

    (Just joking, the above story is fictional and not to be imitated.) “Yes, boss, I understand.”

    Zhang Yuan, with no more ties, didn’t see much difference in acting tonight or tomorrow.

    “Beep beep beep”

    Hearing the busy signal, knowing the other side hung up, Zhang Yuan picked up the handbag and began preparing for tonight’s task.

    ……………

    At Huo Ying’s home.

    “Who are you calling about going abroad?”

    Huo Ying brought a cut fruit plate from the kitchen, placed it before Xu Shaochen, and casually asked.

    “A friend going abroad tonight, I don’t have time to see him off, so I asked someone to do it for me.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled serenely, patting the space next to him.

    Actually helping send him off.

    Huo Ying obediently sat beside him, a faint fragrance calming Xu Shaochen’s heart.

    It’s always relaxing, comforting, and warming with Huo Ying.

    Huo Ying is always considerate like an elder sister, warm and gentle.

    Even for things he doesn’t want to do, repeated twice, she’d cooperate blushingly.

    That’s how older women cherish and tolerate more.

    “Why did you suddenly come by?”

    After sitting quietly a while, Huo Ying opened the conversation.

    Only then Xu Shaochen remembered his business: “Sister Ying, blame your beauty, I forgot my business seeing you.”

    “You and your sweet talk.” Huo Ying teased, but couldn’t hide her smile.

    Women dress up for those they love, and all like compliments from their man.

    Xu Shaochen took out a small box.

    Huo Ying thought it was jewelry.

    But Xu Shaochen opened the box revealing a syringe and a small vial of light purple liquid.

    “Wh-what is this?”

    Huo Ying asked dumbfounded.

    “Genetic Serum, Sister Ying, you must’ve heard of it.”

    Women at home have used the serum, and naturally, Xu Shaochen wouldn’t exclude the women outside.

    “Of course I have, but this looks different from online pictures.”

    Huo Ying’s face filled with confusion, as online it was lighter in color, showing no purple tinge.

    “Those on the market are diluted, greatly reducing their effect. This one is undiluted.”

    As Xu Shaochen spoke, he filled the syringe with the serum.

    “Sister Ying, roll up your sleeves.”

    Huo Ying wore a long-sleeve, high-neck sweater; sleeves needed rolling for injection.

    “Oh, okay.”

    Huo Ying hesitated none.

    Xu Shaochen injected the serum into Huo Ying’s arm.

    “Feels warm, with a change in strength.”

    Huo Ying shared her feelings.

    “You trust everything I say? Afraid I’m injecting poison?”

    Xu Shaochen joked, pinching Huo Ying’s cheek.

    Huo Ying smiled gently, hugging Xu Shaochen’s arm: “Afraid? If you’d poison me, life’s meaningless.”

    “You say I sweet talk, but you talk better.”

    Xu Shaochen sighed, holding her tighter before flipping over…

    “No, not now…”

    Huo Ying suddenly worried, startled.

    “What’s the problem?”

    Xu Shaochen didn’t let her continue.

    “Bang!”

    The bathroom door flung open, Huo Xiao came out, glaring at Xu Shaochen: “What’s wrong with you? Can’t you check who’s home first!”

    Idiot, I offered myself and you lacked interest, now you’re eager! Sure, it’s my flat chest!

    Xu Shaochen and Huo Ying were suddenly embarrassed.

    Huo Ying shyly pushed Xu Shaochen: “I said no, yet you…”

    Xu Shaochen was embarrassed, cleared his throat, and said to Huo Xiao: “Come, I’ll give you a shot.”

    “Isn’t…now? Next time?”

    Huo Xiao hesitated, glancing at her mom, her face flushed, her hands clasped nervously.

    Huo Ying saw this, chuckled, and facepalmed.

    “Can you have a clean mind, really a shot.”

    Xu Shaochen sighed, waving the syringe and remaining serum.

    He came to inject both Huo Ying and Huo Xiao with the serum.

    Even against Tianqing, they’d have self-defense.

    Huo Xiao: “…………….”

    Idiot, why not speak clearly the first time! Was really a shot.

    Jeez, got excited for nothing once again.

    Chapter Summary

    Zhang Yuan feels disappointed by Lingling's lack of care for how he earned money, leaving heartbroken. Receiving a call from Xu Shaochen, he's prompted to act that night. Meanwhile, Xu Shaochen visits Huo Ying, planning to inject her and Huo Xiao with a Genetic Serum for self-defense. A misunderstanding with Huo Xiao causes embarrassment, but eventually, the situation is clarified. Xu Shaochen jokes about poisoning Huo Ying, but she trusts him completely.

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