CHAPTER 445: 247, HEART-TO-HEART TALK

Luo Qingtian and Tasting Commerce Association indeed moved swiftly.

One smuggling route after another under Chen Che’s control was thoroughly sealed, causing the prices of all contraband in the Ninth Special Zone to skyrocket like crazy.

It showed that Lighthouse announced it would no longer smuggle contraband.

Another round of frenzied crackdown by the anti-smuggling department.

Naturally, the prices of contraband soared.

To Luo Qingtian and Tasting Commerce Association, if this continued, it wouldn’t be long before Chen Che’s financial chain would break.

They kept an eye on Chen Che’s recent actions, but in their eyes, his behavior seemed somewhat bewildered.

The game had already begun.

Everyone was making their moves.

...

When An Nishang returned to the villa, she heard a commotion.

Chen Che’s somewhat smug voice rang out, "Take it off yourself, hurry up!"

When she looked toward the living room, Chen Che, Xia Na, and Little Princess Xia Yuansi were playing an unknown game.

Xia Na had lost completely, her pure and pretty face, back, and other tender skin painted with various patterns using paint.

Little Princess Xia Yuansi was relatively better off, at least having a strapless top and small triangle underwear to cover her body.

But her pretty face was also covered with various characters.

A turtle pattern was drawn on the entire pretty face.

It was somewhat comical and funny.

It made Xia Yuansi’s little face flush red with anger.

Lost again, had to undress again.

Xia Yuansi blushed, looked down, and saw just a strapless top and small triangle underwear.

"Would a dignified little princess be a sore loser?"

Spurred by Chen Che’s words, Xia Yuansi couldn’t care less and tore off the strapless top.

With one hand covering her chest, she slapped the chessboard heavily and said, "Continue! I don’t believe I’ll lose to you!"

As An Nishang looked over, she saw a square chessboard with patterns drawn using intertwining black lines, with white and black pieces placed on the board.

Xia Na was already hopeless, having lost to the point of being completely naked, naturally not wanting to continue the game.

Apparently, this little princess hadn’t woken up yet.

Obviously didn’t know everything was within Chen Che’s calculations.

Originally, Chen Che planned to continue, having this little princess lose completely like Xia Na.

However, he smelled a familiar fragrance, turned his head to see An Nishang return, and immediately got up, coughed twice and said, "Let’s stop here for today, lest you lose completely and can’t sleep tonight."

The little princess, who was losing badly, originally wanted to scream "don’t run away after winning," but seeing An Nishang immediately lost her temper.

This woman’s formidable aura made the dignified little princess dare not make too much trouble.

With a smile on his face, Chen Che approached An Nishang and said, "Nishang, you’re back. The bath water is ready for you, would you like to soak first?"

An Nishang looked curiously at the chessboard with her crimson eyes and asked, "What is this thing?"

"Something I invented to pass the time, called Go.

A means of entertainment, the gameplay is simple.

Besides Go, I’ve also developed Animal Chess, Chinese Checkers, and Chess.

I’ve already found people to set up some workshops, preparing to make these chess sets for sale.

Maybe even open a chess parlor.

Nishang, trust me. In today’s entertainment-deprived era, these things are a killer for most people.

The speed of making money will definitely not be inferior to my temporarily closed business.

And this is only one part of my commercial landscape..."

Upon hearing this, An Nishang thought for a moment and said, "Come join me for a bath."

Upon hearing this, Chen Che immediately unbuttoned An Nishang’s dress, revealing her snowy body.

An Nishang walked barefoot on the cool floor, entered the bathroom, with Chen Che following closely behind.

Xia Na was not envious, Chen Che had given her special attention this afternoon and had already fed her well.

Xia Na took out a set of Animal Chess, shook it at the little princess and said, "Shall we two play this?"

"Sure, there should be a penalty for losing!"

Xia Na’s pink lips curved into a slight arch, she actively approached the little princess, whispering in her ear, "Whoever loses has to give the other...㗊..."

The little princess blushed, but agreed without hesitation.

She didn’t believe she would keep on losing.

"Come on, little princess, come back to my room with me."

...

In the bathroom, An Nishang leaned against Chen Che’s back, the two’s skin sticking together, feeling each other’s warmth and breath.

Chen Che reached out to massage An Nishang’s temples and slowly spoke, "You seem very tired. Is there something on your mind? Talk to me."

The two weren’t just physically connected; after a long period of intimacy, Chen Che found himself understanding this woman more and more, becoming very sensitive to her emotional changes.

An Nishang pursed her lips and slowly started speaking, but instead of talking about herself, she brought up his matters: "Luo Qingtian has collaborated with the Commerce Association. You should know about it, right?"

"I know, and I also know that Bode, unwillingly, joined in. The Apocalypse Society is what Bode used to block Luo Qingtian; otherwise, Luo Qingtian wouldn’t have the mindset to stir up this muddy water."

Suddenly, An Nishang turned around to face Chen Che, her waist bending in the water. Chen Che placed his hand on her lower back, gently caressing the slender waist, and looked bewildered and amazed at the stunningly beautiful face made more striking by the water.

An Nishang didn’t say anything. She just cupped Chen Che’s face, gazing deeply into his eyes, unable to resist lowering her head to press her blood-red lips against his.

After a deep kiss.

She seemed to have lost her strength or perhaps was just very tired, lying on Chen Che’s chest, her arms draped over his shoulders, nestled against him.

Chen Che noticed something was wrong, speaking gently, "What’s the matter? You seem very tired."

"Will you betray me again?"

An Nishang suddenly asked this question, leaving Chen Che unsure how to respond for a moment. Sensing something was wrong, he hugged her waist firmly.

For An Nishang to ask such a question, something must have happened.

Something that he didn’t know about had definitely occurred.

In a moment of distraction, he had the illusion that he might lose this woman, and the emergence of that illusion drove Chen Che into a kind of violent madness.

Since when.

He initially just wanted to survive under this woman’s control, then lustfully obsessed with her body.

Now... it seems that he has fallen in love with her, fallen in love with this bloodthirsty, murderous woman.

The instant the feeling of loss arose, Chen Che’s pupils reddened as he tightly hugged her waist, wishing he could fuse her into his body, his heavy breathing hoarsely asking, "Why say such a thing?"

An Nishang didn’t speak, and Chen Che sensed the atmosphere was off. He exhaled a breath, softened his tone, and tried to lighten the mood, "I can’t help it; I’m a voluptuary.

If you’re talking about physical matters... if you’re unwilling, I promise I will be forever infatuated with your body and won’t touch other women.

Of course... Nana, can she be an exception? It would be too cruel for Nana if it came to that.

I can’t bear for her to live like a widow, nor can I give her to another man."

"I’m not talking about the physical... I’ve said before, as long as your heart is with me, and you can satisfy me, I don’t care how many women you have.

No matter how many women you have, you belong to me."

An Nishang spoke domineeringly and possessively.

"Then it’s fine. If you talk about betrayal in other aspects... An Nishang, you’re toxic, you really are toxic... Your body, your skin blooms like the Other Shore Flower, infiltrating my body like a toxin.

At first, I was only obsessed with the physical pleasures you gave me.

Now, I can’t tell whether I’m obsessed with your body or with you.

If you find yourself unable to extricate from me, I can only tell you the same; I am unable to extricate myself from you.

Perhaps, not only our bodies, but our souls may also have fused into one at some unknown point."

Chen Che laughed softly, An Nishang, with her ear against Chen Che’s chest, listening to his heartbeat, raised her head contentedly and bit him on the neck.

Only then did Chen Che, cradling her butt and stroking her back, ask, "Nishang, tell me, what exactly is going on? I can help you now; at least in the entire Ninth Special Zone, the power I wield is no less than yours."

The identity of a baron, unification of the gang, and the relationship with Lower City District.

Chen Che’s strength had long placed him on equal footing with An Nishang.

An Nishang was silent for a long while and said, "In a couple of days, I’m going back to the Royal Capital again to handle some matters.

There’s some trouble in the family."

Her hands resting on her body couldn’t help but press more firmly. Chen Che lowered his head to bite her skin, mumbling, "Is it because of last time with the Third Prince? What exactly is going on at the Night Empire Headquarters?"

The pain made An Nishang snort softly, mist rising in her eyes, as she rested her chin on his shoulder and said, "It’s too far, there’s no use in you knowing. I’ll probably return in about a month."

An Nishang spoke lightly, but Chen Che knew it wasn’t as simple as she made it sound, yet the Royal Capital was too far, and he was helpless.

Chen Che knew that with his current strength, he only had some influence within the Ninth Special Zone, but regarding the Night Empire Headquarters, he had no recourse.

Unless... he could seize control of the entire Ninth Special Zone, becoming the King of the City.

In that case, he would have enough clout to help An Nishang.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t there yet.

Thinking about An Nishang leaving for a month made him anxious and restless, suddenly lifting her out of the bathtub.

"What’s wrong?" Knowing what he wanted to do, An Nishang not only didn’t resist, but her red lips curved into a smile.

"You know that if I can’t smell your scent or touch your skin for a month, I’ll go crazy more than those addicts without their contraband.

Nana can’t suppress me on her own, you know.

You have a craving, and damn it, so do I.

A craving exclusive to you."

An Nishang extended her finger, hooking it under his chin, her fair finger sliding over his throat as she closed her eyes and softly laughed, "Torture me then.

Tonight, I just want to feel the pain... coming from you.

You, be the master."

"As you wish."