You're dumping me, huh? Fine, then I'll just pick up the school beauty and make her my wif

Gu Yanzhou felt the hairs on the back of his head stand on end.

He couldn't explain where this feeling came from.

The girl in front of me clearly has a face that is so exquisite it is impeccable, and there is nothing grotesque or distorted about her features.

But the chill in those eyes made him feel like he was being stared at by a venomous snake.

Gu Yanzhou subconsciously took half a step back, and when he realized what he was doing, his back teeth started grinding together.

He forced a smile, wanting to say something to regain his composure, but his lips trembled twice and he couldn't utter a sound.

Jiang Che withdrew his gaze and continued walking forward with Su Qinghe in his hand.

It wasn't until the two had walked seven or eight meters away that Gu Yanzhou felt the chill pressing on his heart slowly dissipate.

He clenched his fists, stared at the two men's backs, and muttered through gritted teeth, "Stop pretending. Let's see if you're still this arrogant when Boss Liu closes the net."

……

As evening fell, the setting sun slanted into the campus from the west, turning the road surface of Ginkgo Avenue into a golden hue.

Jiang Che and Su Qinghe walked side by side on this road, their shadows stretched long and overlapping.

"A-Che," Su Qinghe suddenly spoke.

"Um?"

"Should we make our move soon?"

"Almost. After Lao Lu sent the evidence over a couple of days ago, Grandpa Liu has already finished compiling all the evidence he has. Now there's just one last step left."

"The final step?"

"Let Liu Wei reveal his hand."

A slight smile appeared on Jiang Che's lips, but it vanished in an instant. "He now thinks he has the victory in his grasp. The documents he obtained are genuine, and his spies haven't been discovered. Everything is going according to his plan."

"Once people feel they have won, they will lower their guard and reveal their weaknesses."

Su Qinghe listened attentively, her fingers unconsciously tightening.

Jiang Che noticed the strength in her hand and glanced at her sideways: "Nervous?"

"I'm not nervous." Su Qinghe rested her head on his arm, her voice soft. "I'm just a little impatient to see him get into trouble."

Jiang Che laughed.

His little yandere may seem gentle and obedient on the surface, but he's incredibly vengeful.

As the two walked out of the school gate, Liu Anping's car was already parked on the roadside waiting for them.

Jiang Che opened the back door and let Su Qinghe get in first, then walked around to the other side and got into the car himself.

After the car door closed, Su Qinghe suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Jiang Che, "By the way, Che, when is our deal with Liu Wei scheduled?"

"Tomorrow night."

Jiang Che leaned back in his seat, his gaze drifting through the car window to the gradually brightening streetlights. "Liu Wei has a lot of people at his private club, saying he wants to sign a formal transfer agreement."

Su Qinghe tapped her fingers lightly on her knee twice: "He's trying to double-cross me."

"He's always been trying to double-cross me." Jiang Che raised his hand and ruffled his girlfriend's hair, his tone languid. "He never intended to honor his promise to transfer the shares from the beginning. Signing the agreement was just an excuse to lure me to his territory."

"So you're going alone?"

"Yeah, I'll go alone."

Su Qinghe turned to look at him, her eyes filled with disapproval.

Jiang Che chuckled and flicked her nose lightly: "Don't worry, when has your boyfriend ever fought a battle unprepared?"

Su Qinghe was still a little worried, and then asked again, "Are you sure you don't need me to go?"

"Really, you don't need to."

Jiang Che stopped joking and looked at her seriously. "You stay home obediently tomorrow night. Uncle Liu will bring people to protect you."

"I'll call you as soon as I've dealt with Liu Wei's matter, okay?"

Su Qinghe pouted and thought for a while before reluctantly nodding.

She knew that Jiang Che's arrangement made sense.

Liu Wei will definitely have bodyguards. If a fight breaks out, her presence will only distract Jiang Che.

But I still can't help but worry.

This is probably what it feels like to like someone.

Even though I know he's very capable, and I know he's arranged everything, I still can't help but overthink and imagine all the worst possible scenarios.

Su Qinghe grabbed Jiang Che's hand, intertwined their fingers, and held it tightly.

Jiang Che didn't speak, but gently stroked the back of her hand with his thumb.

……

7 PM the next day.

Liu Wei's private club is located in an inconspicuous courtyard on the outskirts of Beijing.

It looks like an ordinary courtyard house renovation on the outside, but the inside is a completely different world.

Rosewood furniture, antique calligraphy and paintings, crystal chandeliers—every item on display showcases the owner's immense wealth.

There were seven or eight bodyguards in black suits standing in the corridor of the club, their waists bulging, clearly carrying weapons.

Inside the private room, Liu Wei sat in the main seat, twirling two walnuts in his hands, a smug smile on his face.

Gu Yanzhou stood behind him, glancing towards the door every now and then.

"Mr. Liu, he might not dare to come, right?" Gu Yanzhou asked in a low voice.

Liu Wei paused for a moment, then continued spinning the walnut in his hand, making a crackling sound: "He wouldn't dare not come. That document is his lifeline. If he doesn't use it to exchange for some capital, how will he turn his life around?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside.

Jiang Che, wearing a dark gray hoodie, walked in unhurriedly with his hands in his pockets.

He appeared alone in Liu Wei's lair, without anyone following him.

Liu Wei raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He had considered many possibilities.

I had considered that Jiang Che would bring bodyguards, I had considered that Jiang Che would bring police officers, and I had even considered that Jiang Che would bring Jiang Dahai to negotiate.

But what he never expected was that the kid would actually come alone.

Is this audacity commendable, or simply reckless?

"Jiang Che, you're here." Liu Wei gestured with his chin toward the sofa opposite him. "Sit down."

Jiang Che sat down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and adopted an extremely casual posture.

It's as if this isn't Liu Wei's territory, but rather his living room.

Liu Wei stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly chuckled: "Did you bring the things?"

"certainly."

Jiang Che took a USB drive out of his pocket and casually tossed it onto the coffee table.

The USB drive slid a short distance on the smooth marble tabletop before finally coming to a steady stop in front of Liu Wei.

"Here you are, all the core information about the Binhai New City project is in here."

Liu Wei picked up the USB drive and examined it for a few moments, his smile gradually fading away.

He handed the USB drive to Gu Yanzhou behind him, who quickly took it, plugged it into the computer, and began verification.

The private room was quiet for about half a minute.

Gu Yanzhou looked up and nodded at Liu Wei, confirming that the contents matched those of the USB drive he had stolen a few days ago.

Liu Wei then slowly stood up, looking down at Jiang Che opposite him with a sinister smile on his lips.

"Jiang Che, you're still young and too naive."

He slammed the walnuts down on the table with a loud bang. "You think handing over the documents will make this all over?"