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Cui Ming and Zhao Wei chatted all the way to the police station. Zhao Wei entered the station and came out about half an hour later. Cui Ming looked up and saw Evelyn on the fourth floor, waving at her. Evelyn asked, "Long time no see, why don't you come up for a visit?"
Cui Ming replied, "No, I have a date with Zhao Wei soon."
As Zhao Wei stepped out of the door, she suddenly noticed that everyone nearby was looking at her. Not bad, good buddies, giving her some face. What does it mean for a woman to lack face? It means being twenty-nine years old and still having no one pursuing her. Now it was clear: it wasn't that no one was chasing her; it was just that her standards were high, and only cultivators could pursue her.
Why did she say this? Because Cui Ming was already a celebrity in Dawn City. Not only Cui Ming, but the North Moon Squad was also well-known in Dawn City. During the first Competition Match, broadcast globally, the North Moon Group was the only team representing Dawn City. They appeared as an underdog and fought their way through to win the championship. This family-friendly Competition Match attracted countless viewers, and naturally, the North Moon Group became the home team in the hearts of Dawn City residents. Currently, the Force Alliance Tournament was on par with the World Cup in terms of popularity.
Cui Ming waved to Evelyn and got into the car. Zhao Wei drove off and said, "Jinjin has been living in her father's friend's villa. Her father's friend is currently recuperating at Tian Chuan Mountain, so there are only staff at the villa. The address is at Initial Dawn Mountain." Initial Dawn Mountain was an aristocratic area; it wasn't a high mountain, but it was filled with villas where wealthy people lived.
At that moment, a car suddenly cut in front of Zhao Wei's vehicle and signaled. Zhao Wei pulled over to the side, and a regular-looking man got out of that car and quickly walked over to knock on the window. Zhao Wei rolled down the window and asked, "Do you want an autograph?"
The middle-aged man, who was chubby and smiling, said, "Sorry to bother you. My name is Ding Yi. Can I ask Cui Ming to step out for a moment?"
Cui Ming was taken aback for a second by being called "Cui Ye."
The chubby man looked at Cui Ming and said, "Cui Ye, my boss wants me to deliver a message to you."
"Who is your boss?"
"Vlad."
Cui Ming got out of the car and entered Ding Yi's vehicle. About two minutes later, she returned to Zhao Wei's car as Ding Yi drove away. Zhao Wei started the engine without asking any questions, allowing Cui Ming to ponder in the passenger seat. After a long while, Cui Ming said, "It seems Vlad wants to eliminate Jinjin."
"Oh?" Zhao Wei was quite surprised; what did this have to do with Vlad?
Cui Ming said, "Recently, I've been feeling bored on my travels and have encountered some political figures, such as the Elder of the York Clan. I've discovered that there are two factions within the Ding Family and the Dawn Empire. One faction consists of certain members of the Ding Family, likely led by Ding Nuo, who have a close relationship with the Elder Council. The other faction is Vlad, who has a close relationship with the Presidential Council. No, to put it another way, Vlad is willing to advance and retreat with the Dawn Empire but is unwilling to do so with the Elder Council. If Vlad were to eliminate Jinjin... what would he say to Ding Nuo? Does Ding Nuo have other options? I don't know; Vlad is quite exceptional. Although he is young, he possesses a strategist's and politician's flair. I can't quite figure it out, but I know that Jinjin's death would benefit Vlad."
Zhao Wei countered, "Perhaps Vlad knows your thoughts and is deliberately leading you to believe this?"
"The likelihood is low. I don't know what my position is—whether it's with the Dawn Empire or Twilight City, whether it's with the Ye Family or the Ding Family..." Cui Ming continued, "But since Vlad has asked for my help, I feel it’s reasonable to assist him... yet I also believe that Miss Fortune should make her own decisions."
"You self-proclaimed wise people are just a hassle. It's such a simple matter; why care about others' interests? Just ask yourself if you want Jinjin dead."
Cui Ming replied, "Jinjin's actions have nothing to do with me, but her behavior falls far below my standards. To be honest, I don't like her. However, without sufficient benefits, I wouldn't kill someone I dislike."
"Fine then, if you lack conviction, let Miss Fortune decide." Zhao Wei cheerfully concluded and inquired about their strategy: "We’ll cover our faces and quietly beat Jinjin half to death, right?"
"Yes."
"Don't you think that's a bit hypocritical? If Miss Fortune spares Jinjin, then she becomes our enemy."
Cui Ming suddenly clapped his hands: "Exactly! If Miss Fortune spares Jinjin, we will have a reason to kill her. She has a very influential father and is quite reckless herself; she could very well retaliate against us, so we must eliminate her."
"You are truly shameless."
"Just joking."
Zhao Wei said seriously, "When I was younger..."
"You’re old?" Cui Ming questioned in surprise.
"Shut up! Even when I was a young girl mingling in society, I did many criminal things. But I've always had a bottom line: I don’t harm ordinary people. I believe ordinary people are like me; I shouldn't bully the weak. Moreover, I think I'm capable enough to help as many ordinary people in need as possible." Zhao Wei continued, "I've never agreed with Jinjin's behavior. In earlier years, people would say 'East Zhao Wei' and 'West Jinjin,' which infuriated me immensely. What level am I at that she can compare? That said, Jinjin is quite insane; she fears nothing and has a fierce spirit within her."
"So we need to take the lead. Although Miss Fortune is stronger than Jinjin to some extent, Miss Fortune is also quite hesitant. One is reckless, and the other is indecisive. I really don't want anything to happen to Miss Fortune in Dawn City, especially while my friends and I are all there. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing."
"Understood. Let's have dinner first, get a room, and then we'll have the energy to handle things tonight."
Why does that sound so awkward? After that night, Cui Ming was no longer innocent and often had inappropriate thoughts. As for Zhao Wei, well, she was just a close friend. Speaking of which, rabbits don’t eat grass near their burrows; they save it for winter...
It's not that Zhao Wei didn't have suitors; she simply didn't see herself as a woman. After all, having grown up among men in the Gang, she didn’t need to be overly demanding. But still, it was a bit much.
Zhao Wei and Cui Ming shared a room and then collapsed onto the bed. By the time Cui Ming came out of the bathroom, Zhao Wei was already asleep with a cigarette in her hand. Cui Ming extinguished the cigarette and decided to sleep on the sofa. Zhao Wei woke up and asked, "What are you doing? Are you sick? Sleeping on the sofa?"
"Where else should I sleep?"
"In the bed, Idiot."
Could it be...?
Internally, I was actually rejecting this idea, but I still felt a bit excited. Cui Ming got into bed and thought to herself, if you touch me even slightly, I will resist—definitely will resist for a bit... Oh crap, hey... you win. Zhao Wei sprawled out on the bed and continued sleeping while Cui Ming could only occupy the edge. Half an hour later, she was kicked off the bed by the sleeping Zhao Wei.
Fine then, I won't treat you like a woman anymore.
...
At two in the early morning, Initial Dawn Mountain was brightly lit with streetlights, and security patrol cars were frequent. The lights were bright. As they drove in, they could see people partying by the villa's pool all night long—men and women enjoying themselves with music and laughter echoing around them. There were also quiet women keeping vigil in empty rooms, unable to sleep at such late hours while reading on their second-floor balconies.
The car stopped, and Cui Ming and Zhao Wei covered their ears and faces before getting out. They crept into the greenery and quickly made their way toward the villa a hundred meters away. Cui Ming wasn’t worried about Jinjin escaping; Jinjin's legs were short and couldn’t run fast.
As they approached the villa, Cui Ming pointed at the Fate Card and said, "Southeast corner."
Zhao Wei pointed to the roadside. "There are a lot of people at the villa."
"Really?" Cui Ming looked at the villa, not hearing any sounds; it was quiet.
"You can tell by the cars," Zhao Wei replied. "Many wealthy families have areas with excellent soundproofing. Look, that's a staff member from the villa, transporting drinks and food towards the southeast area on the third floor."
The villa was large, with the main building covering over four hundred square meters. The southeast corner on the third floor was nearly three hundred square meters, or rather, the third floor only had that southeast corner since over a hundred square meters was taken up by a swimming pool.
Cui Ming and Zhao Wei reached the rooftop of the third floor and saw the pool. The beach chairs by the pool were empty, but a man and a woman were swimming in the water, playfully grabbing each other and soon causing a commotion. However, they were not their targets. Zhao Wei whispered, "The woman is the lead singer of Demon Band, thirty-seven years old this year. The man is a newly debuted singer, twenty-four years old, who placed sixth in a reality TV show this year. His singing is mediocre; he relied on his looks to achieve that rank."
"Well, in the entertainment industry, before entertaining the public, one must first entertain oneself," Cui Ming said as he grabbed Zhao Wei's hand. They landed near a window on the third floor and saw inside a large area without partitions—a vast space with two rooms in the southeast corner. The living room was fully equipped with appliances; staff members were setting out food and clearing away scattered bottles. Clearly, it was nearing the end of a party; everyone had drunk quite a bit and were no longer loud but instead gathered in pairs or threes, chatting quietly. Judging by their demeanor, they must have been partying for several hours. Looking at their attire, they all seemed to be into rock music, covered in tattoos.
Cui Ming stepped up and said, "I haven't seen Jinjin; she should be in one of those two rooms. By the way, I saw members of Golden Idol's band but didn't spot Jinjin's idol."
Zhao Wei and Cui Ming turned towards the southeast corner. They descended quietly; Cui Ming remained vigilant while Zhao Wei used professional tools to unlock the window latch and opened it. At that moment, they heard Jinjin's voice, tinged with tears and drunkenness: "Why are you treating me like this?"
A man's voice replied, "Jinjin, I love you; I will take responsibility."
"You... you got me drunk..." came her weak response.
Cui Ming and Zhao Wei each pulled back a curtain slightly and saw Golden Idol kneeling on the carpet while Jinjin struggled to stand—one hand holding a Force rocket launcher and the other pressed against her forehead. Both were disheveled; what had happened was easy to guess. If they weren't mistaken, it seemed Golden Idol had taken advantage... No, as a major singer, he could easily find beautiful fans willing to embrace him. And looking at Jinjin's unclothed body, Cui Ming noted that there was no normal reaction from a man present. (To be continued.)
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