Chapter 116 A Chance Encounter in the Underground Garage

Chu Yuxuan said, "That night, I took away Liu Jun's body and cleaned up the blood. So, the current police investigation reports Liu Jun as missing rather than dead. In other words, aside from us, no one else knows about Liu Jun's death, including the person who instructed him back then. I originally planned to release the news that Liu Jun was in my hands once we identified the person behind Hong Gou. That way, the real culprit would surely try to silence me, and I would end up on their assassination list as well. It wouldn't be difficult to lure them out."

Chu Zhijing pondered these words and soon realized, "You little b*st*rd, you're worried about dragging Nan Nan into danger, so you're planning to shift all the blame onto me, saying Liu Jun is in my hands and letting the true culprit come after me?"

As the old saying goes, "A father knows his son best."

In fact, Chu Yuxuan had initially planned to face this unpredictable danger alone. He had intended to distance himself from Zhao Yanan when he went out to dinner with her, as he didn't want to put her at risk because of himself. However, every time he tried to bring it up, he found he couldn't bring himself to say it, especially when Zhao Yanan apologized and admitted she had wronged him before.

Eventually, he felt compelled to put his father in the front line.

Given that he was still seen as a frivolous playboy by outsiders, doing so wouldn't expose his true character. Furthermore, claiming Liu Jun was in Chu Zhijing's hands would make the real culprit more anxious. Moreover, Chu Zhijing's bodyguards were no pushovers, so it wouldn't pose much danger.

Seeing his son's agreement, Chu Zhijing shrugged, "Fine, it's settled then. But give me some time. Once I deal with Ye Yongsheng, I'll carry out this plan."

Chu Yuxuan responded, "Hurry up."

Chu Zhijing said, "At most three days."

After discussing other matters for a while, Chu Zhijing asked Chu Yuxuan with apparent casualness, "Your marksmanship is quite good. When did you practice?"

Chu Yuxuan felt helpless. If it weren't for the current situation, he wouldn't have shown Chu Zhijing his gun skills, to avoid arousing his curiosity and endless investigation. But since he had seen it, Chu Yuxuan had to respond, "It's just street smarts."

Chu Zhijing chuckled, "No need to inquire further, haha..."

Moments later, Chu Zhijing's Maybach arrived at the vineyard.

As they were about to get out of the car, Chu Yuxuan suddenly remembered something and said, "You should visit the prison. I wanted to ask my father-in-law about the recording the other day, but I noticed something off about the prison guard next to him. To be cautious, I didn't bring it up directly. I suspect my father-in-law hasn't been sleeping well these days. You should talk to him and check out that guard. I think he's likely someone from Liu Sisi."

"Alright," Chu Zhijing nodded, "I'll go to the prison tomorrow."

At the same time, in the underground garage of Zhao Yanan's home.

A white Maserati carefully parked in its spot. Zhao Yanan got out of the backseat, her cheeks flushed and her appearance slightly disheveled. After paying the driver, she leaned in to wake the already tipsy and now completely passed-out Zhou Xiaoruo.

"Hmm? Home so soon?" Zhou Xiaoruo blinked groggily, swaying slightly as she got out of the car, burping, "Where's that Liu Kai guy?"

Zhao Yanan replied, "He got called away by his family midway. They said it was urgent."

Zhou Xiaoruo responded with an exaggerated pout, "Yanan, thank you for always being there when I'm in a bad mood. I can't repay you enough, so tonight, let me stay with you! Let me repay your kindness with my beauty. Come on, make full use of me! Hahaha..."

Zhao Yanan rolled her eyes, "Dr. Zhou, you're so creepy when you're drunk."

Zhou Xiaoruo, making a quirky face, staggered alongside Zhao Yanan towards the elevator, saying, "If I weren't a bit eccentric, how could I treat so many eccentrics?"

Zhao Yanan replied, "You should take some time to fix yourself. No wonder you're still single."

Zhou Xiaoruo seemed touched by this comment, pouting, "Is it my fault? The only men I interact with are my patients. Even if some are handsome, I vowed never to date a patient to avoid them dodging treatment fees under the guise of being a couple."

Zhao Yanan was speechless, "Maybe you should listen to your family and go on a blind date."

The two friends laughed and joked as they reached the door. As Zhao Yanan opened it, Zhou Xiaoruo suddenly exclaimed, "Ah!" and after rummaging through her bag, she said with a worried face, "Yanan, give me the car keys. I left my phone in your car..."

Zhao Yanan took a deep breath, "I'll get it for you. You've had too much to drink."

"No, no, no..." Zhou Xiaoruo waved her hand, "Who do you think I am? A drunkard?"

Zhao Yanan sighed, "Then I'll come with you."

"No need, no need! I can manage on my own!" Zhou Xiaoruo snatched the car keys from Zhao Yanan's hand and boldly said, "I might even have a great encounter in the underground garage! Hahaha..."

Zhao Yanan gave her a disapproving look, well aware of her friend's poor drinking habits. She ignored Zhou Xiaoruo's nonsense and insisted on going with her. However, she suddenly felt an urgent need, so she pulled Zhou Xiaoruo inside, saying, "Wait for me, I'll come down with you."

Zhou Xiaoruo thought it wasn't worth making a fuss over and didn't want to trouble her good friend with unnecessary running around. She agreed but, once Zhao Yanan went to the bathroom, she took the keys and left the house alone.

"Ding!"

The elevator soon arrived at the basement level. As the doors slowly opened, Zhou Xiaoruo, still feeling tipsy, was about to step out when she was greeted by an exceptionally handsome tall man standing before her.

The man wore a peculiar cross necklace on his chest, giving him a refined and somewhat Korean man's vibe from his attire. He looked like a lead character straight out of a Korean drama.

Zhou Xiaoruo froze, rubbing her eyes in disbelief, confirming that the man was real and not a figment of her drunken imagination. She thought, "I was just joking with Zhao Yanan earlier, but did the heavens actually take me seriously and send my destiny right to my doorstep?!"

Old Fourth, who had been discreetly following Zhao Yanan for protection, was also slightly surprised. Chu Yuxuan had asked him to keep an eye on Zhao Yanan, and he had been shadowing her wherever she went these days. Tonight was no exception. When he saw Zhao Yanan and her friend come upstairs, he had waited to avoid detection, only to coincidentally run into Zhao Yanan's friend now...