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I suddenly felt a chill run from my feet straight to my heart. Could it be that Bai Xiaolian was getting close to Wang Jie for his enormous life insurance payout?
I forced myself to calm down and carefully analyzed the information I had. Wang Jie had accumulated massive gambling debts during his lifetime and had a close relationship with the owner of the "Nightshade" club; Bai Xiaolian had suddenly moved in, and a change of beneficiary document for the insurance had appeared in her suitcase...
"This is all too coincidental..." I murmured to myself.
I realized I might have underestimated Bai Xiaolian. This seemingly fragile girl might be hiding a much bigger secret. To uncover the truth, I decided to take the risk and delve into the lion's den—the "Nightshade" club.
Three days later, I dressed up like a wealthy young man and walked into the "Nightshade" club. The interior was luxuriously decorated, filled with the scent of perfume and the sounds of clinking glasses, exuding an atmosphere of indulgence.
I sat down at the bar and ordered a glass of whiskey, discreetly surveying my surroundings. A man in a black suit with gold-rimmed glasses caught my attention. He was sitting in a corner, holding a glass of red wine, his sharp gaze scanning everyone in the club.
"Who is that?" I asked the bartender in a low voice.
The bartender glanced over, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. "That's our boss."
My heart skipped a beat. Could he be the rumored owner of the "Nightshade" club who held power in S City? Just as I was about to inquire further, I suddenly spotted a familiar figure—Officer Zhang!
What was he doing here? Confusion filled my mind. Officer Zhang was in plain clothes, speaking seriously with a heavily made-up woman.
I quietly stood up and hid behind a pillar, carefully observing Officer Zhang's every move.
"Captain Zhang, rest assured, the information is absolutely reliable! That kid Wang Jie indeed owes us a huge sum here; if he can't pay up, then..." The woman lowered her voice, but I still clearly heard the name "Wang Jie."
Officer Zhang furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, "Also, I need a client list from the 'Nightshade' club, especially those who are closely related to Wang Jie."
The woman hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded, "Alright, I'll try my best to get it for you."
After exchanging a few more words with the woman, Officer Zhang turned and left. Watching him walk away, I felt even more puzzled. Why didn't he tell me he was investigating the 'Nightshade' club? Could it be... he was secretly investigating something?
I decided to stay at the 'Nightshade' club and see if I could uncover any more clues.
I took a deep breath and downed my whiskey in one go, determined to remain here and look for more leads.
I casually walked over to where Officer Zhang had previously sat, wanting to observe that woman closely. She was still sitting there, a brightly colored cocktail in front of her, but she seemed uninterested in tasting it; instead, she mechanically swirled the glass, her gaze distant.
I noticed a uniquely shaped ring on her index finger, set with a black gemstone surrounded by a circle of tiny diamonds that sparkled faintly under the dim lights. This ring looked quite valuable and was at odds with the cheap perfume she wore.
Just as I was about to find an excuse to approach her, a tall figure blocked my path. "Sir, please show your membership card." It was the bodyguard of the 'Nightshade' owner, who had previously stopped me at the entrance.
My heart raced, but I tried to remain calm and feigned impatience. "I forgot my membership card. What? Do you think I'm short on cash?" Saying this, I pulled out a stack of bills from my wallet and shoved it into the bodyguard's hand.
The bodyguard accepted the money without showing any emotion and said flatly, "Sorry sir, without a membership card, you cannot stay here."
I frowned and was about to lose my temper when I heard a hearty laugh nearby: "Haha, isn't that master Li? What's wrong? Can't even get through the door of 'Nightshade'?"
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