Fyren lay sprawled on the large living room couch.
"Zaring."
"Fyren."
Fyren said, "I'll leave you some money. You should go back home."
"Fyren, did I... do something wrong? Is it because I didn't beat up that fat black guy that day?"
Fyren shook his head. "I'm having a bad year. I think my luck's about to run out."
"Fyren, let's find a master to take a look."
Fyren laughed: "Those so-called masters are all frauds."
"The master I'm talking about isn't a scammer - he's the real deal! Many wealthy people consult him about luck, fortune-telling, marriage, and disaster resolution!"
The doorbell rang.
"Who is it?"
"I'll go check."
Zaring went out briefly and returned bouncing with excitement: "Fyren, it's Ms. Xu!"
Fyren sat up abruptly. "Why is she here?"
Before he finished speaking, Xena had already walked in. "Why can't I come? Zaring, you may leave. Fyren and I need to talk."
"Yes." Zaring obediently hurried out, closing the door behind him.
Fyren looked at Xena. "What are you up to?"
Xena said, "Nothing special. You're my boyfriend - I came to play with you!"
"Who's your boyfriend? Go home and play by yourself. I'm not in the mood to deal with you."
"Hehe." Xena removed her trench coat, revealing...
Fyren took one look and - wow!
Xena looked stunning in this outfit.
Beneath the proper trench coat, she wore an alluring maid costume with black stockings and high heels - the ultimate seduction ensemble.
Xena even rummaged in her pocket and put on bunny ears, bouncing over to Fyren: "I've been taking dance lessons. Want me to perform for you?"
Fyren was nearly in tears. "What are you doing?"
"I'm dating you!"
"What do you want from me? I'm about to go bankrupt!"
"Really?"
"Absolutely."
"That's okay. My sister will support you, hehehe."
Fyren said, "Aren't you embarrassed dressed like that? Here, let me make a video of you and send it to your dad."
"Go ahead!" Xena wasn't just unafraid - she struck several seductive poses.
"You're really not scared?"
"Why should I be? I'm fully clothed. Lots of internet celebrities wear bunny girl outfits for livestreams - what's the big deal? Actually, if the video gets out, I'll just tell Uncle Hong and Auntie Zhang that you beat me, abused me, bullied me, and forced me to wear weird clothes to satisfy your perverted fantasies..."
Fyren was out of tricks.
This Xena was bold and fearless, completely unshakable, leaving him powerless against her.
Fyren put away his phone. "I'm in a bad mood right now. I really don't have the energy to deal with you."
"Ohhh! Got it, got it! I'll cheer you up!"
"What are you going to do?"
Xena pulled out her phone, accessed the smart home system, and pressed the control button.
The hall's lighting shifted to a seductive, intimate glow.
Romantic, soothing music began playing, accompanied by sultry female vocals.
The curtains slowly closed, transforming the center of the hall into something resembling a dance floor.
Xena removed her bunny ears, locked eyes with Fyren, lightly bit her lip, placed one hand against her chest, and began strutting like a runway model...
Fyren's eyes instantly lit up.
[This is the Xu family's eldest daughter? She's a damn succubus trying to kill me!]
[Xena's too gorgeous, too sexy, too vivacious, too incredible!]
[If you really had a girlfriend like this, one could replace ten! So many ways to play, so many variations!]
[Oh! She's starting to dance now. Amazing! So much fun! That petite body! Those bedroom eyes!]
[I can't take this, I really can't!]
Fyren laughed.
Might as well enjoy myself if I'm doomed anyway.
With this thought, Fyren leaned back against the sofa, hands behind his head, smiling as he enjoyed Xena's sensual dance.
Xena's movements were slow but deliberate, each motion calculated to entice Fyren.
Fyren's blood was boiling - all rational thought vanished as he became completely mesmerized by Xena's seductive performance.
[This troublemaker always schemes against me, but damn... this dance is really... something else!]
[Should I just take her right here today?]
Xena finished her catwalk and slowly approached Fyren, beginning to dance provocatively close to him.
Meanwhile, Tracy had sneaked inside. Hearing the music, she sensed something amiss. Filming from behind, she found the living room lighting too dim.
When she saw Xena on the floor, rubbing against Fyren's thighs like a kitten, she nearly screamed in shock, barely managing to cover her mouth.
That's... Xena!
Oh my god! The private lives of these rich people were utterly mind-blowing!
So dignified and proper in public, yet so debauched behind closed doors.
I have to capture this as evidence!
Wait - this is just their private life, right? It would only humiliate them.
But this video alone proves Fyren was cheating on Eliza during their engagement - with the Xu family's eldest daughter, no less!
And those two - so vulgar and disgusting!
This video alone could disgrace all three families: the Zhangs, the Xus, and the Lengs.
But my main purpose isn't to film this - I'm here for evidence!
Evidence of Fyren producing counterfeit medicine!
Evidence of Fyren profiting illegally from the shantytown project!
At this moment, Fyren pinched Xena's delicate chin and gently lifted it. Xena cooperated by gazing into Fyren's eyes with maximum seduction.
Fyren couldn't help exhaling: "You little minx."
"Pervert!" Xena's cheeks flushed as she playfully bit Fyren's finger, crawling closer to him.
Fyren took a deep breath.
[To hell with consequences! I'd die without regrets after being with such an incredible girl!]
Xena was secretly delighted that Fyren seemed so taken with her.
But then Zaring called from the door: "Fyren, Sullivan is here!"
Xena tumbled into Fyren's arms as he frantically fastened his belt: "Why now? Damn it, of all times!"
Xena quickly grabbed her trench coat, giggling mischievously: "Fyren, don't blame me - now you're the one holding back!"
"Hide! Don't let my brother see you!"
"Why worry?"
"Just hide!"
Fyren's mind cleared abruptly, realizing he'd been acting disgracefully.
[If I'm doomed anyway, why ruin Xena's innocence? What was I thinking?]
[Such a good girl... it would've been amazing, but fate has other plans.]
Xena smiled and hid in a closet.
Sullivan Zhang entered: "Brother! Wow, your new place is impressive - must've cost tens of millions?"
Fyren immediately scowled at Sullivan: "Finally decided to show up?"
"Hey bro, I've been... a little short lately and wanted to borrow some money."
"Oh? Short?"
"Yeah."
"Not just short - you've been avoiding me, right?"
"Brother, it was just one batch of herbs! I don't blame you for burning it."
Fyren's eyes widened as he stood up: "What did you say? Say that again?"
"I..."
Fyren continued: "I put you in charge of the pharmaceutical factory, and you allied with the bureaucrats, suppressed the technical team, and created red tape. Worse, you dared to adulterate drug ingredients - have you lost your mind?"
"I was just cutting costs!"
"Cutting costs?"
"All pharma companies do this! If we don't reduce expenses, we'll lose market share."
Fyren glared at Sullivan: "Listen carefully - you're banned from the pharmaceutical company! Hear me? Any idiot knows how to cut corners - I expected better from you!"
Tracy hid in a corner, filming excitedly.
This is perfect! I never expected to arrive at just the right moment to capture evidence of the Zhang brothers' pharmaceutical factory tampering!
With this video released, the pharmaceutical company would be immediately shut down, the Zhang family's stocks would crash to rock-bottom prices, and both Fyren and Sullivan Zhang would face justice!
Sullivan Zhang protested angrily: "Brother! What's gotten into you lately? Didn't you teach me all the business tricks yourself? Profit comes first in everything! The masses exist for us capitalists to exploit - whether they live well or stay healthy isn't our concern. Our only job is to make them pay obediently. Isn't this the iron rule we've always believed in?"
Fyren felt simultaneous hatred for his brother and himself.
He hated his brother for being so grown yet lacking moral judgment.
He hated himself for having crossed over into a villain's life - not just any villain, but one who'd corrupted his younger brother too.
Fyren slapped himself hard, mentally cursing his own sins.
Sullivan Zhang looked completely baffled by Fyren's behavior: "Brother, no need for such regret. Just let me return to the pharmaceutical company. I guarantee within three months I'll have those old fools completely obedient, ensuring the company remains under our control. Then we can take as much as we—"
"Shut up!"
Fyren clutched his chest, feeling like he might have a heart attack.
"Sullivan."
"Brother?"
"Remember this."
"Mhm."
Fyren wrapped one arm around Sullivan Zhang while keeping the other on his chest: "I don't clearly remember what I was like before, but from now on, stay away from the medicine factory. Pharmaceuticals aren't like other businesses - they require professional management. Neither of us is qualified. From now on, we'll follow Xena's lead."
Sullivan Zhang eyed his brother warily: "Brother, that bitch Xena has always opposed us. If not for your scheming that got her sent away for over six months, could we have made so much money? Now that she's back, she's clearly here to make trouble. We absolutely can't hand the medicine factory to Xena."
Fyren exploded in rage: "If not her, then who? You?! Medicine! We're talking about medicine! It's fucking medicine! For treating sick people! People work hard for their money, spend fortunes when ill, then need to recover and work again to support families! Profiteering from medicine makes you a son of a bitch! Anyone who does it deserves dead family members! Can you understand human language or not?!"
Xena listened, still fuming.
She'd never imagined Fyren could be so cunning - her six-month study exchange had actually been his ploy to remove her from pharmaceutical company management.
But as she kept listening, she grew confused again.
Why can't I figure this Fyren out? Is he saying these things deliberately, or does he genuinely mean them?
Tracy was equally perplexed.
If this conversation is truthful, then Fyren isn't the villain!
He's the one who identified the problem, handled it, resolved it, and took responsibility.
Now he's removing his own brother from drug company management to prevent recurrences.
And... Fyren personally destroyed several hundred million dollars worth of finished drugs.
So... at the very least regarding this matter... Fyren might actually be a good person!
Just then, Zaring rushed in again: "Fyren, Sullivan - Cora's here!"
Fyren asked: "Which Cora?"
"Cora!"
Sullivan Zhang immediately panicked: "Brother, I... I need to hide for a bit, just need to hide..."