Chapter 238: Chapter 238

Chen Shu quickly scrambled up from the ground, motioning for his lackeys to leave in haste, still carrying the unconscious Chen Zun and the other three with them.

In a blink, the group disappeared entirely.

Was it really resolved this cleanly?

Shen You’an glanced at Wu Yong. "Take her back."

Wu Yong responded respectfully and turned to the stunned Xue Qingfang. "Come with me."

Xue Qingfang snapped out of it, her gaze fervent as she looked at Shen You’an.

"Sister Shen, take me under your wing. I’ll follow you from now on."

This was way too cool.

Shen You’an replied calmly, "Focus on your studies and strive for improvement."

Reluctantly, Xue Qingfang left but only managed a few steps before Shen You’an suddenly called out.

Xue Qingfang quickly turned around, hopeful.

"Don’t go speaking nonsense in front of Xiao Qian, got it?"

The girl’s voice was incredibly gentle, yet to Xue Qingfang, it carried a deep warning.

She hastily answered, "Got it, Sister Shen. I absolutely won’t talk carelessly."

She clapped her hands excitedly as she walked away.

Luo Qian, you lucky bastard.

The alley quieted down. Dusk deepened, and the setting sun displayed its last streaks of madness.

Huang Xiao wiped away the smirk on his face, straightened up, and lowered his head respectfully.

A posture of submission.

For those who saw this, it would be absolutely shocking.

The infamous Owl, trusted confidant to Young Master Leng, bowing in submission to a teenage girl.

Shen You’an’s gaze skimmed over him indifferently. "Did Leng Yunyang send you?"

"Young Master Leng is highly concerned about you. He instructed me to assist if you were ever in danger."

At this, Huang Xiao cautiously glanced at Shen You’an’s expression.

As expected, the girl’s face grew even colder upon hearing those words.

"Sounds like he needs a good lesson."

Huang Xiao coughed lightly. "Young Master Leng... he’s just a playful guy, not malicious at heart."

But a dark, penetrating gaze landed on him, making Huang Xiao’s scalp tingle. He dared not utter another word.

"You’re certainly loyal to your master."

Huang Xiao’s heart tightened, and he instinctively dropped to one knee, lowering his head in submission.

"I will never forget my place."

After a pause, a cold, detached voice came from above.

Huang Xiao slowly rose to his feet, no longer daring to speak casually.

"I don’t have the time to deal with him right now. There are more important matters to attend to."

Huang Xiao raised his eyes. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Stay obediently by Leng Yunyang’s side. There will come a day when you’re needed."

Huang Xiao’s brows twitched slightly.

She may not deal with Leng Yunyang now, but that doesn’t mean she won’t in the future.

Huang Xiao was deeply intrigued by what these supposed "more important matters" were.

Unfortunately, his rank didn’t afford him the privilege to ask.

"Since the auction night, Young Master Leng has been tirelessly investigating that person’s whereabouts, but he’s found no clues thus far."

Shen You’an smirked faintly. "He won’t find them."

In his mind, Huang Xiao silently lit a candle for Leng Yunyang. Seriously, why pick a fight with this one?

A high school student, yet already the leader of a Class B mercenary organization. Who would’ve believed it?

Young Master Leng will regret his actions once he stumbles.

Just then, Huang Xiao’s phone rang unexpectedly.

He looked at the caller ID, then instinctively raised his eyes towards Shen You’an.

"It’s Young Master Leng."

Shen You’an curved her lips slightly.

"Your phone has been bugged by him."

Huang Xiao’s hand trembled so hard the phone nearly fell to the ground.

His face instantly turned pale.

Then he realized the girl’s expression hadn’t changed, and she simply shook her head with a chuckle.

How could he forget? Even Leng Yunyang, the hacker extraordinaire, had been thoroughly beaten by her once.

If his phone truly were bugged, with her cautious nature, she wouldn’t have said any of that just now.

As the saying goes, "The taller the mountain, the greater the devil."

Leng Yunyang might be smart, but he was also unbearably arrogant.

Even if placed within the same organization, there was no way he’d do better than the girl before him, given their age.

One works in the open while the other thrives in the shadows.

Those who are truly low-profile are the real masterminds.

Huang Xiao answered the call, exchanged a few simple words, and hung up quickly.

He hesitated slightly. Seeing Shen You’an glance over, he decided to speak up. "Young Master Leng... is on his way."

This young master seriously couldn’t help but cause trouble.

Shen You’an lowered her gaze. "The Leng family recently had an old man visit. Remember him?"

Huang Xiao immediately replied, "He’s from Jingzhou, a distant cousin of Old Master Leng. He helped Leng Yunyang stabilize the situation at the Leng family. Otherwise, defeating that old lady would’ve been more challenging."

"Jingzhou, huh?" Shen You’an’s lips curved slightly, her eyes flashing with an enigmatic light.

Shen You’an walked to the end of the alley. A sleek black McLaren pulled up steadily before her.

Leng Yunyang stepped out, now dressed formally, and personally opened the front passenger door.

Shen You’an glanced at him. "Do you even have a driver’s license?"

Leng Yunyang raised an eyebrow.

He tossed the keys to Huang Xiao, smirking. "How about now?"