The Aftermath of Having Slept with the Villain

World Nine. Amnesiac Lover (46)

“…Nothing.”

Calming her emotions, Xue Xue explained, “Huang Hongsheng treats Xue Manqing like a younger brother. If he truly had ill intentions, perhaps the concept of ‘greater good’ could justify extreme measures. But the point is, he doesn’t.”

This was the most difficult decision for Xue Xue.

In theory, one should trust people unless there’s reason not to. Unlike Huang Congyan, who was itching to act but repressed his desires, Huang Hongsheng had already taken concrete actions. So, Xue Xue couldn’t simply dismiss it with words.

However, Huang Hongsheng was indeed devoted to the Tiger Gang. He placed the gang before Xue Manqing and even himself. That’s why, when he “sensed” Xue Manqing’s intention to reform the Tiger Gang and change its course, he interpreted it as her “betrayal” under the influence of malicious instigators.

The young man was intelligent, especially adept in the realms of the internet and management. Perhaps it was because Xue Manqing had shielded him too well in the past that, even after reluctantly allowing Huang Hongsheng to join the gang, she hoped he would avoid the darker, dirtier aspects. Ironically, this upbringing cultivated a rare innocence within him.

After Xue Xue’s explanation, Huang Hongsheng showed a good attitude of remorse, and the list he provided proved immensely helpful.

Only when the success of the past is equal to the past, Xue Xue would think of giving the other party another chance.

After listening to Xue Xue’s words, Luo Chi nodded in agreement.

Although the man felt that he was sincere, in Xue Xue’s eyes, it seemed a little perfunctory.

She shot Luo Chi a sideways glance.

“Not jealous anymore?”

“…I’ve never been jealous.”

Luo Chi adamantly refused to admit he was such a petty man.

Xue Xue stared at him skeptically for a few seconds, then decided to let it go.

“And what about you?”

“What?”

“How’s your side of things going?”

Xue Xue was lying on the back of the chair. The open collar of her pajamas just revealed her beautiful straight collarbones, decorated with a few drops of water.

The beautiful and delicious scene made Luo Chi swallow his saliva involuntarily.

Seeing that the man was in a daze, Xue Xue kicked his calf in displeasure.

“I’m asking you a question, please don’t be so inattentive, okay?”

“Well, um, okay.” Luo Chi reluctantly looked away. “There’s nothing wrong with my side here.”

“That’s right, after all, you’ve almost recovered your memory.”

“…Hmm.”

“Where’s Yang Liu’er? Is there any progress?”

When Yang Liu’er was mentioned, the atmosphere immediately changed.

But the other party is a key player and cannot be careless.

“I had Qingzhu disguise herself as a student and attend Yang Liu’er’s classes, secretly monitoring her for two weeks. Finally, we’ve made some progress.” Luo Chi’s expression turned serious. “She did indeed have contact with He Quan, but in addition to him, Qingzhu also reported that there were days when a black Mercedes-Benz would pick up Yang Liu’er right after school. Not at the school itself, but at the corner of a back street.”

Knowing that Luo Chi had sent Qingzhu to keep an eye on Yang Liuer, Xue Xue asked Lao Xu to perform other tasks.

Also as a woman, Qingzhu will be more convenient in some situations.

“You’ve figured it out, haven’t you?” Xue Xue observed Luo Chi’s expression closely. “The owner of that Mercedes-Benz is…”

“Long Ao.” Luo Chi stretched his legs and leaned back. “Just as you guessed, it’s Long Ao.”

Xue Xue was not surprised.

If Luo Chi in his previous life was a tragic villain, then Yang Liuer and Long Ao are undoubtedly the male and female protagonists designated by the world.

Before this, Xue Xue couldn’t quite grasp the script they were following. Now, it seemed likely to be a tale of deep, tortured love, with Luo Chi playing the pivotal role in their romantic storyline.

Everything suddenly made sense.

If the former gang leader truly told Luo Chi that he could seek assistance from Long Ao, then Long Ao has no valid reason to harm Luo Chi and Xue Manqing. So, Xue Xue has always leaned toward the possibility that someone is acting under Long Ao’s name, intending to completely escalate the conflict between the Tiger Gang and the Dragon Gang or seeking personal revenge.

But then Xue Xue thought of another possibility.

Based on Xue Manqing’s memories and the information she has gathered during these days, everything indicates that Long Ao is a highly cunning and suspicious man. Someone like He Quan would find it nearly impossible to deceive Long Ao and carry out significant actions under his nose.

Therefore, the kidnapping incident that took Xue Manqing’s life was likely a calculated move by Long Ao, who had already developed feelings for Yang Liu’er. It served a dual purpose: testing He Quan’s loyalty and achieving personal goals.

As for the Tiger Gang, Luo Chi did not ask him for help anyway, and he did not break his promise to the old gang leader.

“A man’s jealousy is really not inferior to that of a woman.”

“…What?”

“Ah.” Xue Xue pursed her lower lip when she realized that she had accidentally spoken out her thoughts. “Nothing.”

“Is that so?” Luo Chi looked at her curiously. “I thought I heard you say something about a man’s jealousy…”

“…”

For the first time, Xue Xue felt that her lover’s keen hearing wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

“You heard wrong.” After a pause, Xue Xue changed the topic back on track. “So, what’s your plan now? The matter Yang Liu’er mentioned to you… it’s probably half true and half false. At the very least, you should consider that her relationship with Long Ao might not be entirely one-sided coercion but rather a mutual desire.”

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