Can't Catch the Essence Even When Catching People

In the following two days, Su Xiyan remained busy, but it was better than before.

At least when she returned home, she was less exhausted.

On the day of the gathering, Su Xiyan didn't even go to the company. This surprised Chen Shuo a bit.

"You don't need to go there today?"

"No need. I'm just being a bit capricious today. Besides, my father is there, so it's enough. As for me, I need some personal space and rest!"

Su Xiyan said with a touch of pride. Although the visitor was special, she didn't fawn over them.

What does it matter if they are from the capital? Even if they are a Legendary Demon Hunter, in Su Xiyan's heart, none of that is more important than Chen Shuo.

Seeing Su Xiyan's actions, Chen Shuo felt warmth in his heart, but more than that, he was happy: "Alright, let's hurry up and get ready to go. They've arranged to eat at a street food stall. If we're late, there might not be any seats left."

"Ah? Eat at a street food stall? I was thinking of dressing up nicely to make you look good, but this..."

Su Xiyan frowned. She wasn't particularly averse to such places, but considering it was such a big gathering, choosing such a small place seemed odd.

"There's no helping it. You know, they're all students, and street food stalls are the highest level of consumption they can afford."

Chen Shuo said, feeling a bit awkward, but Su Xiyan didn't mind: "Alright, I didn't say it's not good. Street food stalls it is. With the evening breeze, it's actually quite pleasant, isn't it?"

"Besides, what matters most when eating isn't what you eat, but who you eat with. As long as it's with you, I'm happy no matter what we eat."

Su Xiyan spoke from the heart. She didn't know why she could say such cheesy lines recently.

As a cold campus belle, the center of attention, sweet talk was never her strong suit.

Ever since being captivated by Chen Shuo's charm, Su Xiyan's heart has been in turmoil. The side of her that was a little woman seemed to emerge.

After all, which young girl doesn't have a spring in her heart? In matters of love, Su Xiyan decided to take the initiative. Only by being proactive can there be a story.

"I feel like you're deliberately teasing me. This isn't like you. Are you up to something again?"

Chen Shuo was moved, but such sweet words made him think of something strange. His guard went up, and he took half a step back.

Seeing Chen Shuo step back, Su Xiyan was furious. This blockhead was really infuriating.

She was expressing her feelings, and he was thinking about something else?

"Chen Shuo, you..."

"What's wrong with me?"

"You're so clueless about women, hmph, I don't want to talk to you."

Seeing Su Xiyan's little womanly demeanor, Chen Shuo was at a loss for words. He stepped forward, ready to embrace Su Xiyan, but she wasn't having it. She struggled free several times, turning her head away with a pout.

"I didn't mean that, I..."

"You did, you did. Don't touch me, let go of me."

Faced with Su Xiyan's intense reaction, Chen Shuo was even more embarrassed. He never expected things to turn out this way.

But it was at this moment that he realized something: an angry girlfriend is harder to handle than a pig during the New Year.

No matter how he tried to explain and wanted to hold her, Su Xiyan kept breaking free.

He had never thought Su Xiyan had so much strength. He was seeing it now.

"I'm sorry... I admit my mistake. Look, you can make me do anything, just calm down."

Chen Shuo tried to soothe her, but the effect was minimal. No matter how Chen Shuo explained, Su Xiyan just turned her head away, stubborn as a mule.

Just as Chen Shuo was at a loss, his phone in his pocket started vibrating.

It was Lu Chen calling. This guy, calling at the wrong time, neither early nor late, but now.

Chen Shuo was already troubled by the current situation and had no intention of answering the call. He hung up the phone and was about to comfort Su Xiyan when the phone rang again.

Chen Shuo hung up again. Before he could say anything to Su Xiyan, Lu Chen called again.

This time, Chen Shuo hesitated. Normally, Lu Chen wasn't that clueless. Hanging up once or twice, he wouldn't call a third time.

But today was unusual. Could something have happened?

But Su Xiyan was still in a huff. If he answered the call...

While Chen Shuo was hesitating, Su Xiyan's angry voice came from the side: "Answer it if it's urgent."

Hearing this, Chen Shuo answered the call. He heard a hurried voice from the other end.

"Something's wrong, Chen Shuo, something big happened!"

Lu Chen sounded flustered, even stuttering as he spoke.

This made Chen Shuo alert: "What happened?"

"Shen Xu was taken away, right in front of me. The person told me to inform you that if you want to ensure Shen Xu's safety, you... you have to go see him alone."

Hearing that Shen Xu was taken, Chen Shuo was puzzled. Who was so clueless to take the wrong person?

Although Shen Xu was his best friend, using him to threaten Chen Shuo was a bit...

"Where is the address? Send it to me, I'll handle it."

After a moment's thought, Chen Shuo gave his reply. He wasn't the cold-blooded type. When someone close to him was in trouble because of him, he naturally wouldn't stand by.

After hanging up, Lu Chen quickly sent the address. Jinxin Street 387.

Chen Shuo wasn't very familiar with this place, but he wasn't a stranger to it either. He knew about it because it was quite famous in Su City, but he wasn't familiar with it because it was a red-light district, a place for seeking pleasure. Chen Shuo had no interest in such places, so he only knew about it but had never been there.

"What's the situation? What happened?"

Su Xiyan, who was still angry, immediately came over. She noticed Chen Shuo's seriousness and guessed that something had happened.

"It's a long story, but today's gathering probably won't happen."

Chen Shuo explained the news he had just learned from the phone call to Su Xiyan.

"What? How could such a thing happen? Who would be so bold to do this in broad daylight? Could it be... no, it can't be. It's not the time for vampires to be active during the day..." Su Xiyan was puzzled. Plus, their demon hunter internal system had been upgraded.

If there was any vampire activity in Su City, they would receive information immediately.

But she hadn't received any alerts all day, so it shouldn't be vampires causing trouble.

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