Chapter 67

"Rosary beads?" Xiang Yufei originally wanted to refuse, but unexpectedly, Zhang Qiu had already forcibly put them on her.

As soon as she put them on, she immediately felt a calm and peaceful light envelop her heart, dispelling the gloom inside her and suppressing her unease and fear.

At that moment, she didn't want to take them off anymore. However, a voice in her heart told her that she couldn't accept Zhang Qiu's gift, especially such a valuable one.

So Xiang Yufei tried to take them off again, but Zhang Qiu held her hand and said, "Just wear them! This is a family heirloom rosary, said to have been used by ancient high monks and truly blessed. It will be good for you now! Besides, I promised to give this to you as an apology. Consider it a bribe to get you to agree to let me stay in this house."

Zhang Qiu's words made Xiang Yufei believe. The feeling in her heart just now made her truly believe that there was such a thing as a blessing.

Persuaded by Zhang Qiu, Xiang Yufei ultimately did not take off the rosary.

This string of rosary beads, like a bracelet, made Xiang Yufei's wrist appear even more fair and delicate.

Xiang Yufei, who had already calmed down, went to wash and change clothes, preparing to go out. Meanwhile, Zhang Qiu took the opportunity to call He Qing.

"Is it Zhang Qiu? What do you want?" He Qing asked before Zhang Qiu could speak.

"Last time..." Zhang Qiu said two words, but was interrupted by He Qing: "There's nothing to say about last time. Thank you! I won't blame you."

She thanked Zhang Qiu because he had helped her; and she didn't blame him, naturally referring to the fact that he had taken advantage of her. Although she didn't know why she didn't refuse him at the time, she still felt that he had taken advantage of her. After careful thought, it seemed she couldn't blame him, as she had implicitly agreed. She had been troubled by this for a while, which is why she spoke so decisively.

Zhang Qiu touched his nose, speechless. He Qing's personality was indeed straightforward, fitting for a police officer. Then he said, "I mean, the person who was纠缠着你 (harassing you) last time came to find me!"

"What? Wang Zicai came to find you?" He Qing asked, surprised.

"Yes, that's right!" Zhang Qiu nodded and then asked, "But isn't his name Wang Quanbin? Why do you call him Wang Zicai?"

"Hmph! That guy was called Wang Zicai when he was a kid. But when he grew up, he thought 'Zicai' sounded like 'self-decapitation,' so he changed it. He named himself Quanbin, meaning 'both literary and martial.' But I like to call him Wang Zicai!" He Qing said.

"Ha!" Zhang Qiu couldn't help but laugh. He Qing was definitely doing this on purpose, knowing that he disliked being called 'self-decapitation.'

"Did he do anything to you?" He Qing asked, concerned. She still felt very guilty about this. That day, for some reason, she had asked Zhang Qiu to be her shield. Although she had escaped at the time, it was only because Zhang Qiu's personal strength was higher than Wang Quanbin's. If Wang Quanbin had used his influence to pressure Zhang Qiu, Zhang Qiu would have been powerless to resist.

After all, this is a civilized society, where connections, background, and influence are far more important and powerful than personal strength.

"He didn't do much. Just showed off his wealth and belittled me a bit, but nothing else," Zhang Qiu said.

"It seems that guy, who calls himself a gentleman, has some semblance of it. I'm relieved that he didn't take revenge on you! If he comes to you again, contact me immediately. If he dares to harm you, I won't stand by as a police officer," He Qing said.

"Thanks, Sister Qing," Zhang Qiu smiled, "Since Sister Qing is so good to me, how about I give you a big favor?"

"What favor?" He Qing asked.

Zhang Qiu said, "A large-scale crime involving gambling, usury, kidnapping, forced prostitution, human trafficking, and possibly drug trafficking and organized prostitution. Interested?"

"Really? That's serious, a real cancer! I must eliminate it!" He Qing said, "Tell me what the situation is."

"It's like this. A friend's father got addicted to gambling and borrowed from a usurer. He couldn't pay it back, so my friend was pledged to the usurer and almost forced into prostitution. Fortunately, she managed to escape. Now her father is still being held in a nightclub, and we are preparing to rescue him," Zhang Qiu said.

"Shameless! Bring me along, I'm off duty. If we can find evidence, we must take this opportunity to eliminate this cancer!" He Qing said angrily.

True to her role as a police captain, her character was so righteous, and Zhang Qiu felt he had found the right person. If he had approached Wang Xiangdong, who held a high position, he might have considered more factors and not been as decisive as He Qing.

"The place is called 'Silent Nightclub,'" Zhang Qiu recalled the name of the nightclub he had seen casually, "You can go in undercover first, gather evidence, and then coordinate with us when the time comes."

"Okay," He Qing nodded and agreed.

They discussed some details and then hung up the phone.

At this moment, Xiang Yufei had already combed her hair, washed her face, and changed into more casual clothes, and walked out of the room. Hearing Zhang Qiu say goodbye on the phone, she asked, "Who were you talking to?"

"A friend in the police force, she will help us later," Zhang Qiu put away his phone and said.

"Wow, little cutie, not bad! You know a lot of people. Are you a rich second generation? I really can't recognize a mountain when I see it! Looks like I need to cling to your leg. Rich guy, let's be friends!" After a few embraces and a heartfelt conversation, Xiang Yufei and Zhang Qiu's relationship had clearly become more intimate. Now, when she teased him, her words were sharper and more direct.

Listening to Xiang Yufei's teasing, Zhang Qiu felt that she was closer to him, and her mood seemed much better, as if the nightmare of today had never happened. It seemed the effects of the sandalwood rosary were already beginning to show.

"Sister Feifei, don't tease me. I'm not a rich second generation! My ancestors for three generations were all poor!" Zhang Qiu said with a helpless smile. He was indeed not a rich second generation, but he was determined to become a rich first generation.

"Then how do you know so many friends?" Xiang Yufei asked.

Zhang Qiu said, "I once acted bravely and helped catch a thief, and that's how I met her."

"I didn't expect you to be so brave. There aren't many people who dare to act bravely these days. Everyone values their lives!" Xiang Yufei said, "Let's go! To that nightclub."

As she spoke, Xiang Yufei naturally linked her arm with Zhang Qiu's, showing great intimacy.

For a good thing like being linked by a beautiful woman, Zhang Qiu naturally wouldn't refuse. Anything, if done a few times, becomes a habit. Some things, once started, become easier to continue.

For example, intimate actions between men and women, after a few embraces, become very natural. The subconscious of the girl would comfort herself, "We've already hugged, so holding hands isn't a big deal."

They took a taxi to the "Silent Nightclub." The receptionist at the door clearly didn't recognize Xiang Yufei and didn't show any special reaction. Zhang Qiu and Xiang Yufei walked into the bustling nightclub amidst a chorus of "Welcome."

Nightclubs are generally normal entertainment venues, places for singing, dancing, and drinking. Of course, such places are often gray areas, prone to fostering black markets.

Behind the entertainment, there are often criminal activities involving drugs and prostitution.

As soon as they entered, Zhang Qiu contacted He Qing, who was already undercover in the nightclub. They texted and decided to act separately, and if there were any developments, they would coordinate.

After putting away his phone, Zhang Qiu said, "Call him!" Xiang Yufei naturally understood who Zhang Qiu was referring to.

Xiang Yufei had already decided to cut ties with her father, so Zhang Qiu no longer referred to the scoundrel as Xiang Yufei's father. Their father-daughter relationship had already been severed long ago, but it had been indirectly re-established recently, so they needed to sever it again.

The call was answered not by Xiang Yufei's father, but by a man with a rough voice.

"Hello, is this Miss Xiang?" The other side must have seen Xiang Yufei's caller ID, so they got straight to the point.

"It's me. What do you want?" Xiang Yufei asked.

"Miss Xiang, it's like this. Your father owes us two million. He doesn't have the money to pay, so he pledged you to us. If you agree to work at our Silent Nightclub, with your beauty, earning ten thousand a month is no problem. You can pay off the debt with interest in three years," the other side said, emitting a lecherous laugh.

Xiang Yufei was almost ready to throw her phone in anger, but remembering Zhang Qiu's words, she said, "I'm already at your nightclub. Tell me where to meet, and we can talk! My boyfriend has brought the money, and we can pay you now."

"Ah, Miss Xiang already has a boyfriend! What a pity. I was hoping to be the first to get you! Looks like I don't have the chance now."

"Cut the crap! Where do we meet? Speak quickly, or I won't care about him anymore!" Xiang Yufei shouted.

She was really angry, not expecting the guy to be so rude and shameless. But she knew this wasn't the time to argue with such a person.

"Come to the 'Human World' hall!" The other side said, and Xiang Yufei immediately hung up.

After hanging up, Xiang Yufei asked Zhang Qiu in a low voice, "What do we do next?"

"Don't be afraid! I'm here to protect you. And if we really need to pay, I can come up with two million," Zhang Qiu said. He wasn't planning to pay the usurer, but he wanted to show Xiang Yufei that he had the means to solve the problem and make her feel completely at ease.

"You have two million?" Xiang Yufei was very surprised. She had only wanted to go crazy with Zhang Qiu, at least he was brave, and she could give him a chance. But she