"Ah."
Wang Ba sighed inwardly.
Previously, the boss had infiltrated the Shadow Organization, not only emerging unscathed but also wiping them out entirely.
This time, heading to Night Rose, the boss seemed equally determined to avoid injury. Yet, Wang Ba couldn’t help but worry about such dangerous missions.
Lin Xuan lowered his head and sent a message to Su Hua.
[Hua Bao, I’m heading out now to discuss the partnership.]
Su Hua’s fingers tapped lightly on her phone in response.
[Mm, what a coincidence. I should be starting negotiations soon too.]
Whether this deal would happen depended on whether the leader of the Golden Dragon Gang dared to show up.
Lin Xuan frowned in confusion.
"Should be"?
Shouldn’t partnership talks be confirmed in advance?
[Hua Bao, finish the negotiations early and get some rest.] Lin Xuan reminded her.
[Mm, Xuan, you too.] Su Hua replied obediently.
Lin Xuan put his phone away.
Wang Ba, curious, asked, "Boss, who was that?"
Lin Xuan answered, "My girlfriend."
Wang Ba marveled, "Boss, you and President Su have such a great relationship."
He remembered—back when Lin Xuan became the leader of the Golden Dragon Gang, he and Su Hua were already together.
Over a year had passed, and the two were still inseparable. Most others would have either broken up or settled into a dull routine by now.
"Mm." Lin Xuan nodded.
His relationship with Hua Bao was indeed good.
Before his rebirth, he had never known the taste of love. With Qin Ruoyao, it had always been one-sided.
But in this life, ever since being with Hua Bao, he finally understood how exhilarating and freeing love could be.
Of course, it would be even better if Hua Bao toned down her yandere tendencies.
Every time she got jealous or her yandere side flared up, his kidneys practically fled for their lives.
Women always seemed to inexplicably cling to him.
He really couldn’t handle it.
"Wang Ba, if you want to experience what it’s like to be in a relationship like mine, you should find a girlfriend too. But it has to be true love."
"Without real love, dating just leaves you exhausted," Lin Xuan said.
Wang Ba: "…"
Great.
The boss was showing off again.
Where had he even learned to flaunt his relationship like this? The constant displays of affection left Wang Ba choking on dog food.
Lin Xuan had already put on a lifelike mask.
His appearance now was completely different from his original face—except for one thing: he was still ridiculously handsome.
Now, though, he looked like a man in his thirties, with a neatly trimmed beard framing his mouth.
Wang Ba studied Lin Xuan’s disguise and couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.
The boss was truly incredible.
This getup made it impossible to tell he was wearing a mask.
How had he even invented something this advanced?
They arrived at the entrance of Night Rose’s base.
"Who are you?" a guard demanded.
Lin Xuan presented his identification.
The guard scrutinized him, brows furrowing. "You’re the leader of the Golden Dragon Gang?"
Lin Xuan nodded. "That’s right."
"Our alliance leader’s orders—you may enter, but no weapons."
Lin Xuan replied, "We’re here to negotiate in good faith. You have our word—we’re unarmed."
"In that case, Leader Lin, we’ll need to search you." The guard’s tone was cold.
"Go ahead."
Lin Xuan spread his arms, allowing the inspection.
His weapons were all stored in his spatial inventory—no need to carry them physically.
The guards thoroughly checked Lin Xuan, Wang Ba, and the others.
They were surprised.
No weapons at all. But rumors said the Golden Dragon Gang and its leader were cunning. Was this a trick?
Still, they were clean.
Even if they had some scheme, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Night Rose’s numbers.
"You may enter. Our vehicle will take you inside. Also—you’ll need these."
The guard handed them specialized blindfolds—locked with codes, impossible to remove easily.
Wang Ba whispered to Lin Xuan, "Boss, they’re really on guard against us."
The blindfolds were clearly meant to prevent them from memorizing the base’s layout.
"That’s to be expected," Lin Xuan said calmly.
If Night Rose came to their territory, he’d do the same.
Lin Xuan and Wang Ba boarded Night Rose’s transport.
"Alliance Leader." A subordinate entered to report. "The Golden Dragon Gang’s leader has arrived. They’re at the main hall now."
Su Hua raised a brow.
So he actually came.
This Golden Dragon Gang leader had guts.
"Let them in," Su Hua ordered.
"Yes."
The subordinate hurried to comply.
Night Rose’s members murmured among themselves.
"Honestly, the Golden Dragon Gang’s leader is rarely seen. I’ve never even caught a glimpse of him. Wonder what he looks like."
"With the skill to turn a small gang into the second-largest faction in just a year, he’s probably some old-timer."
"Honestly, if he were younger and good-looking, I’d say he’d suit our alliance leader."
These people lived by strength and battle. They admired raw power over business acumen.
To them, Lin Xuan seemed like a pretty boy—unworthy of their leader.
Jiang Qing, hearing of Lin Xuan’s arrival, was practically vibrating with excitement.
He’s here! Young Master Lin is finally here!
The show’s about to start!
Too bad she couldn’t bring popcorn.
Lin Xuan stepped into the hall.
Jiang Qing stared at him, rubbed her eyes, and looked again.
Holy—!
Her eyes widened.
This Golden Dragon Gang leader’s face wasn’t Lin Xuan’s. Even his clothes differed from what he’d worn that morning.
Only his build matched.
Both Su Hua and Jiang Qing wore masks, so Lin Xuan didn’t recognize them.
Jiang Qing kept staring, and Su Hua frowned.
Why did this man feel so familiar?
"Leader of Night Rose, greetings." Lin Xuan inclined his head.
His voice was deep, magnetic—like a man in his prime.
Jiang Qing shook her head.
That didn’t sound like Young Master Lin either.
"You’re the Golden Dragon Gang’s leader?" Jiang Qing asked, modulating her own voice.
Like Su Hua, she concealed her true identity from outsiders.
"Correct," Lin Xuan confirmed.
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