Chapter 441: Keep Running Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Although Ye Mo had already left the underground room, he had to commend Yuan Zhirong's cruelty. Not only had he built the base underground, he had also planted seven or eight bombs.

This wasn't the first time Ye Mo had dealt with bombs. He planned to dig them up and bury them around Yuan Zhirong's mansion, a structure probably worth a few hundred million. He wondered what Yuan Zhirong would feel when he pressed the detonator and his own mansion was blown away.

Ye Mo considered placing some at their office building, but the potential loss of innocent lives stopped him. He shook his head; he wasn't cruel enough. A truly cruel person would bury Yuan Zhirong in his building without hesitation.

Three hours later, Ye Mo left the Yuan family mansion.

…

Luo Sheng, a bartender who knew Sister Ying, usually worked from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sister Ying, a promoter, never stayed past 10 p.m.

But that morning, she was still at the bar. Instead of promoting wine, she sat nervously, seemingly waiting for someone.

"Aiyo, isn't this Sister Ying? How come you're still here?", a casual voice said. A young man in his twenties approached Lu Yingying and sat down. Two other young men accompanied him, but sat at a separate table.

Lu Yingying frowned. She knew the young man; he had persistently bothered her. She usually avoided him by leaving work at 10 p.m.

"Let's have two cups of Blue Flower Blue Leaf Wine, my treat," the young man said.

Lu Yingying said coldly, "Gu Chong, I don't want to drink with you. Leave me alone."

The young man smiled, "Sister Ying, I'm helping your business. Is this how you treat someone who helps?"

Lu Yingying stood, attempting to move. She knew Gu Chong was powerful but avoided him by leaving early. Usually, she would have a drink, but her annoyance and desire to see Ye Mo made her impatient.

"Hmm. Brother Gu's buying drinks and advertising for you, yet you treat him like this? How can you be like this, Sister Ying?", the two young men blocked her path.

Gu Chong's expression soured. Lu Yingying usually didn't dare speak up. Had she taken the wrong medicine?

He considered her one of his women. While not stunningly beautiful, she wasn't unattractive; her chest was her most alluring feature. However, Gu Chong rarely arrived before 10 p.m., so he often forgot about her. He had many women; wealthy women were preferable, but bargirls offered a different kind of fun.

Lu Yingying looked bad. She knew her behavior was inappropriate but was too excited.

"Sorry, Young Master Gu, I wasn't in a good mood. I apologize. This one's on me." She drank a cup.

Gu Chong laughed, "That's better, but…" He signaled his two accomplices.

The young man who had stopped her raised his thumb. "Sister Ying is understanding, but you angered Brother Gu. He's magnanimous, but don't you think you owe him something in return?"

"What else do you want?" Lu Yingying's face remained unchanged; she'd seen this before. She wouldn't back down; resistance only emboldened them.

"What do we want? Sister Ying, Brother Gu admires you, so you'll stay with him tonight. Brother Gu will handle your business from now on," one young man said.

Lu Yingying's face changed. "Keep dreaming."

Gu Chong sneered, "You're asking for it."

Gu Chong's hand rose to slap Lu Yingying. Lu Yingying, accustomed to Blue Flower Blue Leaf Wine, though uncultivated, was agile. She blocked the slap but stumbled, falling into a seat.

Luo Sheng worried but knew he couldn't offend Gu Chong. Before he could call the police, his boss stopped him.

"Boss." Luo Sheng was surprised.

"Luo Sheng, I know what you're thinking, but Gu Chong is untouchable. Calling the police won't help; you and I would be in trouble. Sigh—Lu Yingying's unlucky. This happens in this profession," the middle-aged man sighed.

Many witnessed the scene, but no one helped.

Desperation flickered in Lu Yingying's eyes. She looked at Gu Chong. "Young Master Gu, I agree to your terms, but give me one night. I'm meeting a friend tonight; I'll stay with you tomorrow."

Gu Chong laughed, "Though you're no virgin, you mustn't sleep with someone else after me."

"You're called Gu Chong," a calm voice said.

Excitement flashed in Lu Yingying's eyes. She didn't know if she was being rescued, but the person she was waiting for had arrived.

"You're finally here." Lu Yingying felt a thousand things to say, forgetting her predicament.

Gu Chong studied Ye Mo contemptuously. "This is the friend you were waiting to sleep with?"

Lu Yingying realized the situation remained unresolved. Her face changed. She didn't know if Ye Mo was the person she expected, but if not, she'd gotten him into trouble.

Though unaware of the details, Ye Mo understood from their expressions.

He ignored Gu Chong and said to Lu Yingying, "Didn't you need me for something? Let's go."

Lu Yingying looked at Gu Chong and bit her lip. She walked past the two men, surprisingly unhindered.

"Let's go quickly." Lu Yingying pulled Ye Mo.

Ye Mo smiled, "Okay, let's go."

Once past the two men, Gu Chong and his accomplices reacted; they felt frozen.

"Chase them." Gu Chong wouldn't let his prey escape.

"They're chasing us, let's run!" Lu Yingying pulled Ye Mo.

Ye Mo nodded, but Lu Yingying's expression changed. Ye Mo wasn't fast; after a kilometer, they were stopped again under a tree. Lu Yingying desperately needed Ye Mo's knowledge of Blue Flower Blue Leaf Grass.

"Why aren't you running?" Gu Chong sneered.