Chapter 23

In the midst of the night's intoxicating haze, Chen Shuyuan, holding a tall glass in one hand, pulled back the curtain to gaze at the star-studded sky. She wrapped her arms around herself, her eyes misty with tears. She drained the glass of its contents, her expression dazed, wishing she could cry like a normal woman, but she had no such right. Since she was old enough to understand, she had been labeled as 'excellent'!

Being a woman is tiring, and even more so for a woman burdened with heavy responsibilities, who has never even met her fiancé. The word 'tired' cannot fully express Chen Shuyuan's current emotions; perhaps it is more about helplessness, confusion, and even self-pity.

Chen Shuyuan, with her eyes glazed, stared intently at the computer screen. Xiao Sheng, mimicking Chen Shuyuan, held a teacup in one hand, his face filled with bewilderment. Looking at Chen Shuyuan from the side, he couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy. A sentimental woman is the most flavorful! A woman with a story can truly understand a man's heart. Xiao Sheng, entranced, felt a resonance he couldn't quite describe. He drained the cup of tap water, sat up straight, and muttered to himself:

"Wow, is this what love feels like? Is my spring finally here?" Just as Xiao Sheng was lost in his reverie, the 'earwax' in his ear, which was actually a hidden earpiece, buzzed with the voice of the scout, who was making him 'unable to stop.'

"Boss, we've found out. The largest underground illegal car racing site in Harbor City is at the foot of Niulan Mountain in the suburbs. Bets start at 11 PM every night, and the race begins at 1 AM. The minimum bet for a single race is 50,000 yuan."

Xiao Sheng, gritting his teeth, wanted to strangle the scout hiding in the shadows. Why couldn't he report at any other time? He had to interrupt Xiao Sheng's poetic musings about love. With a dark expression, Xiao Sheng, who was now a 'country bumpkin,' could only remember this grudge deeply since he couldn't see the scout.

"Is the car I asked 'AK' to prepare ready?"

"It's all set. AK has already stolen a racing car and parked it outside the Chunseman Garden residential area as you instructed."

"How many times do I have to explain? This isn't stealing; it's borrowing, understand? We have to return it. What about the money? Is it ready?"

"AK took advantage of the situation and found 200,000 yuan in cash in the car, all in one go." Hearing this, Xiao Sheng felt like crying. These guys, they had to fleece the sheep so thoroughly. There are so many rich smugglers in Harbor City; couldn't they spread it out a bit?

Although the other party left no trace in last night's race, the experienced Xiao Sheng still noticed a clue from their 'masterful' driving skills, especially since they communicated in Harbor City dialect! Xiao Sheng had reason to believe that those drivers were all skilled hands in Harbor City's underground car market. In other words, the group from last night was just the vanguard, or even scapegoats, for the mastermind. But this lead, for Xiao Sheng, who had just arrived in Harbor City and was completely in the dark, could not be broken! AK was now following the Liu Jiming family, and the scout was hidden, overseeing the big picture. Thus, only Xiao Sheng could act alone at night.

With a 'heavenly net' set up around the Chen residence and the scout's covert assistance, Xiao Sheng believed that few 'capable people' could harm Chen Shuyuan. After making all the preparations, Xiao Sheng, seeing all the lights in the Chen residence go out around 9:15 PM, disguised himself and silently climbed over the wall, disappearing into the night.

In a dense green belt outside the Chunseman Garden, Xiao Sheng, hands on his hips, felt an urge to tear apart the 'scout' and 'AK.' Looking at the used Pu Sang in front of him, which was worth no more than 30,000 yuan on the market, Xiao Sheng was furious and felt like he was about to lose his mind!

"Scout, explain to me, the 'racing car' you mentioned is this used Pu Sang?"

"Boss, AK knows your low-key style. Except for the outer shell, all the internal parts of this car are top-notch, making it the best of the best in racing cars."

"Really?"

"Of course, don't you know AK's expertise in cars?"

"Then why won't it start?" Xiao Sheng, sitting in the car and trying several times, frowned, tilting his head, and asked with a look of frustration. The scout on the other end of the line was silent, not knowing how to answer. After about two minutes, having received an answer from AK, the scout quickly replied:

"Boss, time was tight, and AK didn't connect the ignition wires when assembling the car. You need to connect the black and red wires under the key to start the car. AK says this is the most advanced method."

"Great, it's so advanced that I might as well use a donkey to pull the car. How did I end up with teammates like you?" Despite his dissatisfaction, Xiao Sheng followed the scout's instructions. Indeed, when the two wires touched, the car started! How amazing!

"Boss, I forgot to tell you, the speedometer has been calibrated by AK. Ten units on the speedometer equal 100 units. The maximum power of the entire car is 300 units. Going higher is dangerous! This makes it easier for you to use the booster in the trunk."

"Bang..." Before the scout could finish, Xiao Sheng, who had stepped on the gas, had already shot forward. He hadn't expected the car to be so sensitive! He crashed into the nearby wall, but thanks to his excellent driving skills, he avoided serious injury.

A mountain road that should have taken only ten minutes took Xiao Sheng nearly twenty minutes. This high-powered modified car gave him the feeling that it was about to fall apart, but fortunately, AK's assembly skills were solid. Once Xiao Sheng got used to the car, he sped down the provincial road like a meteor, weaving through the quiet night of Harbor City.

Wearing a short, fiery skirt, exposing nearly half of her breasts, with heavily made-up eyes and sharp high heels, Wang Li, dressed like this, caused a stir when she appeared at the Niulan Mountain underground car race. Ignoring her bust, which exceeded 36D, her provocative outfit alone was enough to draw a crowd.

Here, as long as your driving skills are good and you have enough money, you can take any woman dressed like Wang Li, but only if she agrees. Wang Li, holding a lady's cigarette, got out of her not-so-luxurious Hyundai, her face always wearing a seductive smile that made people fantasize.

Just as Xiao Sheng had analyzed, Wang Li, who was well-versed in the local gray forces in Harbor City, firmly believed that the four drivers from last night were hired by the mastermind. If handled properly, she could gather useful information. Wang Li, with her provocative appearance, immediately caught the attention of the 'organizers.' A bald man, who had been sitting among a group of women, pushed them aside and licked his lips as he walked toward Wang Li.