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Minutes later, Ling Xue noticed that Hei Hu was still deeply asleep, his snores echoing in the quiet room. She felt it was the right moment and carefully stood up, tiptoeing toward the door. With each step, she was extra cautious, fearing that even the slightest sound might wake Hei Hu. If he woke up and realized he had been controlled and put to sleep, it would surely raise suspicions.
Finally, Ling Xue managed to open the door quietly and slipped out. Just as she stepped outside, a burst of laughter echoed from around the corner of the hallway. Her heart raced, and she quickly pressed herself against the wall, peeking out to assess the situation.
She saw two young men standing not far away, smoking and chatting animatedly, exuding an air of casual bravado. Ling Xue took a deep breath, knowing she couldn’t let them become suspicious or disturb Hei Hu. If he woke up and discovered what had happened, it would be problematic.
Gathering her composure, she forced a natural expression onto her face and approached the two men nonchalantly. "Hey there, brothers! What are you chatting about so happily?" she greeted with a light smile.
The two young men turned at the sound of her voice. Upon recognizing Ling Xue, they paused for a moment before grinning with mischievous intent. One of the taller ones looked her up and down and said, "Oh, it's Sister Ling Xue! What are you doing coming out of Big Brother's room? Where is he?"
Ling Xue felt a pang of anxiety but maintained her smile as she playfully replied, "Your big brother is fast asleep; he drank quite a bit today and is sleeping soundly right now. You guys better not disturb him!"
The shorter one chuckled and leaned closer. "Sister Ling Xue, did you tire Big Brother out so much that he fell asleep this quickly?" He winked at his companion, and they both burst into laughter.
Ling Xue felt disgusted but forced herself to laugh along. "You two are just full of jokes! Big Brother really is tired today; it's rare for him to get a good night's sleep. If you wake him up now and he gets angry, I won't take responsibility."
The tall young man waved his hands quickly. "No way! We wouldn’t dare wake Big Brother! We were just joking with Sister Ling Xue."
Ling Xue nodded slightly, thinking she needed to get rid of these two before things got complicated. "Alright then, just keep an eye on things here and make sure no one disturbs Big Brother's rest. I have something to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now."
"Hey, Sister Ling Xue! You’re leaving already? Aren't you going to stay with Big Brother a bit longer?" The shorter one teased.
Ling Xue shot him a glare and pretended to be annoyed. "You little brat! Haven't you had enough? I really do have something to do; I'll come back once Big Brother wakes up." With that, she hurried down the hallway, leaving the two young men whispering behind her.
As she walked away, she remained alert for any signs behind her and only relaxed slightly when she confirmed they weren’t following her. Thoughts raced through her mind about the clues regarding Dai Dong that she had extracted from Hei Hu earlier and how to approach the abandoned factory in the southern part of the city as well as the secret base behind the club—Skill Detection—while ensuring her own safety. Every step was fraught with danger, but there was no turning back; she had to press on.
The next day, Ling Xue dressed early in a youthful student outfit. With her hair tied in a high ponytail and carrying a backpack, she looked like an ordinary college student—nothing like someone who had navigated such a complex environment just the night before.
She understood that visiting the abandoned factory in southern city was risky and filled with uncertainty. However, in order to expose the darkness of the club and find crucial clues, she steeled herself for what lay ahead. Following the information obtained from Hei Hu, Ling Xue finally located the abandoned factory after some effort.
Surrounded by overgrown weeds, the factory’s walls were marked with peeling paint in places where bricks were exposed beneath—a testament to its dilapidated state. The iron chain on the main gate was rusted but had been broken in one spot just enough for a person to slip through sideways.
Ling Xue cautiously entered the factory; a pungent moldy smell filled the air. Dim light filtered through broken windows onto scattered debris and old machinery on the floor. She tread lightly while keeping an eye on her surroundings.
At that moment, a playful whistle echoed from a corner of the room. Ling Xue’s heart tightened as she turned toward the sound to see a man with dyed yellow hair leaning against a pile of discarded steel frames. A cigarette dangled from his lips as his eyes roamed over Ling Xue with an unsettling gaze—it was Dai Dong.
Dai Dong’s eyes lit up upon seeing Ling Xue; he wore a smirk that combined arrogance with lewdness. He flicked his cigarette butt onto the ground and crushed it underfoot before sauntering over to her leisurely.
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