You Choose Her, Right

“Brother Xu, if you’re free, I suddenly remember I have something to do!”

Tao Xiaoyi’s face fell as he started to back out.

Good heavens!!!!

Are all these women his sisters-in-law?

Look at the way they’re glaring at me.

Tao Xiaoyi had a bad feeling.

If he didn’t take the hint and find an excuse to slip away now,

it would be much harder to leave later.

Yikes!!!!

Mom, I want to leave!!!!

Xu Mo’s handsome face broke into a smile.

“Let’s go. Two people working together is faster and more efficient than one.”

Huh?????

I still think I’m better off alone.

Tao Xiaoyi thought pitifully.

Under Xu Mo’s intimidating gaze,

Tao Xiaoyi didn’t dare to say no.

Hearing that Xu Mo was about to leave,

the women at the table were visibly displeased.

They glared daggers at Tao Xiaoyi.

If looks could kill,

Tao Xiaoyi would probably be riddled with holes by now.

Zhou Qiaoqiao, while cracking her knuckles, said with a smile, “What’s the rush? Are there gold or silver mountains ahead? Besides, we’re not tigresses, right, sister?”

It was clear who the “tigress” referred to.

Yang Jingying raised an eyebrow, forcing a smile as she said meaningfully,

“I don’t know. I’m not familiar with that term. Maybe you can explain it to me, sister?”

The two women were about to start again.

But they were united in their goal of keeping Xu Mo around!

Meanwhile, Shen Manni had somehow made her way over to their table.

Perhaps she felt more confident now that Yang Jingying and the others were here.

Xu Mo was both amused and exasperated.

If he slipped away with Tao Xiaoyi,

nearly everyone at the venue knew him,

and he’d be stuck with endless socializing and trouble.

But staying here was safer.

Tao Xiaoyi was on the verge of tears. If he could, he’d definitely start whimpering.

He couldn’t move forward or retreat.

What else could he do but whimper?

The main issue was that Xu Mo hadn’t given the word.

He didn’t feel comfortable leaving on his own!!!!

The pressure was back on Tao Xiaoyi.

If he could do it over, he definitely wouldn’t have come over to greet Xu Mo.

He’d rather have pretended not to see him.

“Xu Mo, I heard you’re moving up your wedding. Is that true?”

Han Zhiqi bit her lip and asked reluctantly.

The table fell silent.

All eyes turned to Xu Mo and Zhou Qiaoqiao.

[What kind of looks are those???!]

[There’s only one of me, I can’t clone myself!]

[It’s all for the plot, it’s all this world’s fault]

[But I have to say, it’s kind of satisfying]

“It’s my parents’ decision and the matchmaker’s arrangement. I chose before, but now I have no choice.”

Xu Mo gave a reason that didn’t sound entirely convincing.

Han Zhiqi’s body trembled.

How careless of me!

I forgot to bring my gun.

Otherwise, I’d pull out two pistols right now,

just like in that movie scene,

point one at Xu Mo and the other at myself,

and demand loudly,

‘Tell me! Are you going to marry me, or her?’

‘Fine! Good, very good! You choose her, huh?’

‘Then let’s be a pair of lovebirds in the afterlife!’

‘Hmph-------You choose me? Well, you said it. Forget the complicated process, I just want to have babies with you right now.’

The women understood.

Xu Mo had already said as much.

Zhou Qiaoqiao’s lack of virtue was confirmed!

She had exposed her cards to Xu Mo’s parents early,

blocking their paths,

leaving them with no way out.

How infuriating!

Why couldn’t they all compete fairly?

Xu Mo’s table was lively,

while at another table not far away,

“Dragon King, let’s not beat around the bush. After our last collaboration, I’m deeply disappointed. My task is complete, but the payment is delayed, or even withheld. Ah, forget it, talking about payment hurts feelings, no, I mean, it hurts the wallet!!!!”

Gao Liming’s face was full of distress.

These words didn’t sit well with Lin Fan and Ma Qun.

Especially Ma Qun, the Dragon King Hall’s top enforcer!

He was even more outraged than Lin Fan himself!

What the hell?!!!

You’re asking for payment?!!!

It’s an honor to serve the Dragon King.

And you dare ask for payment?

You even want a bonus?

Can we still work together? Can we still get along?

Ma Qun was about to explode,

but Lin Fan stopped him.

“Will you do it or not, Pangolin?”

Lin Fan asked gravely.

At least put on a show.

We can’t lose face, even if we lose the battle.

Not long ago,

Ma Qun had brought in one of the top hackers in the country,

only to be defeated once again!

Lin Fan had lost count of how many times his forces had been wiped out.

This time was even worse.

They were exposed faster than before.

If Lin Fan knew

that the expert he’d hired

had been intercepted by Gao Liyuan and Gao Liming,

he’d absolutely lose his mind.

Using my money to handle my business, and then screwing me over?

Do you think I’m an easy target?

But Lin Fan didn’t know that yet.

Gao Liming suppressed a laugh, pretending to be troubled.

“Dragon King, it’s not about whether I’ll do it or not.”

“What do you mean?”

“You see, last time I took a hit. Catching that Red Rose again won’t be easy, and it was never simple to begin with. If you don’t believe me, you can try hiring other top hackers in the country.”

The more sense Gao Liming made,

the darker Lin Fan’s expression became.

Hadn’t he tried?

The people he hired were all trash, useless, good-for-nothings!

Before they could even hack into 10% of the target’s system,

their own computers started smoking.

What’s the point of playing?

They’re not even on the same level.

“That’s why I’m giving this opportunity to you!”

Lin Fan said magnanimously.

If it weren’t for the fact that Gao Liming had intercepted more hackers than usual these past few days,

he might have believed the Dragon King’s nonsense.

But even if Lin Fan didn’t say these things,

Gao Liming would still be skeptical of every word he said.

After all, this hall leader was all about empty promises.

His skill in painting a rosy picture was top-notch.

The benefits he’d promised before

still hadn’t been delivered.

Those in the know, know.

Gao Liming smiled but didn’t call Lin Fan out.

“I’m honored by your trust, Dragon King.”

Lin Fan’s eyes gleamed.

This might work!!!!

Those who betrayed him had already met their doom.

But those who supported him had soared to new heights.

That’s what vision is!

That’s the benefit of knowing how to choose the right side.

But just then!

Gao Liming paused.

“But I think my abilities are limited, and I’m afraid I can’t complete the task you’ve assigned.”

Lin Fan: ??????

After all that talk,

you’re telling me you can’t do it?

Why didn’t you say so earlier?!

Damn it, why!!!!?

I don’t care what you think, I care what I think!

Lin Fan felt like he’d been played by this little guy.

But he couldn’t find any concrete evidence.

Lin Fan took a deep breath.

“I called you over from afar to sit and chat with me, all to restore the honor of the Dragon King Hall. That’s not too much to ask, is it?”

Restore what honor?

You’re just stupid.

Serves you right for being tricked by my sister.

Stop with the pretty words.

Gao Liming shook his head slightly, “Not too much, not too much!”

“Good. I just want to find a way to take out that Red Rose. That’s not too much, right?”

Gao Liming poured Lin Fan a glass of red wine and said, “Dragon King, you’re just reclaiming what’s rightfully yours. How could that be too much? It’s not even close.”

This flattery

was very much to Lin Fan’s liking.

He took a sip of wine to wet his throat,

then tossed the question back to Gao Liming.

“So, what do you think I should do now?”

Scrambled eggs with cold noodles.

Gao Liming thought for a moment, then ‘hesitantly’ held up two fingers.

Under the confused gazes of Lin Fan and Ma Qun,

he poked the air a few times.

What’s this supposed to mean?

We’re asking for a solution here!

Why are you holding up two fingers?

Two plans?!!!!

Well, obviously not.

He’s asking for a fee.

Lin Fan’s mouth twitched violently.

So similar!!!!

Too similar!!!!

It’s like they’re cut from the same cloth!

No, not just similar—

they’re exactly the same!

Admit it!!!

You’re the Red Rose!

Stop pretending.

Ma Qun: “Little Pangolin, why don’t you wait until the Dragon King recovers the lost funds before asking about payment? For now, let’s not discuss money with the Dragon King.”

Now it was Gao Liming’s turn to be confused.

Kid, do you have a lot of questions?

Gao Liming: If I don’t talk about money with the Dragon King Hall, should I be discussing feelings instead?

Ma Qun, what kind of twisted logic is going on in that slave brain of yours?

If you don’t mind, could you lend me your head for a quick dissection?

Things have been pretty hectic around here lately, so I’ll be posting in parts tonight.