"Mr. Chen looks quite surprised."

Jin Fengyulu, however, appeared indifferent.

She lightly puffed the cigarette, exhaling smoke rings with an air of leisure.

Chen Fang steadied his nerves.

Of course, he knew that this stranger appearing out of nowhere to tell him such things must have an ulterior motive.

After a pause, he said, "I wonder why Miss Jin is telling me all this?"

Jin Fengyulu smiled faintly.

She said, "I find it amusing, interesting."

"Amusing? Interesting? Is that your only reason?"

Chen Fang asked.

Jin Fengyulu shrugged and asked, "What else? Not everything has to have a reason. Much like how I thoroughly enjoy the feeling of having control over you, Mr. Chen. Don't you think that sensation is exhilarating?"

"Do you ruin someone's life just because you find it amusing? Doesn't Miss Jin find that too cruel?"

Chen Fang asked.

Jin Fengyulu suddenly burst into laughter.

Afterward—

She said languidly, "Isn't this very common? Gambling establishments ruin gamblers, drug dealers ruin addicts, and beautiful women can ruin all men with ill intentions. The essence of this world is all about play and being played. Some people are born to be playthings, while others are born to play the game. It just so happens that I'm the latter... Otherwise, where's the fun in life?"

"Did you call me here just to be part of your game?"

Chen Fang asked.

Jin Fengyulu snapped her fingers.

Happily, she said, "They say you're smart, Chen Fang. As expected, your reputation is well-deserved. You immediately saw the essence of the problem. To witness a smart person like you rendered helpless indeed brings me joy, hahaha..."

Her tone was calm, with a defiant expression.

All of this sent a chill down Chen Fang's spine.

Honestly.

Chen Fang had dealt with many "madmen."

Some of whom had completely lost their minds.

But this Jin Fengyulu before him was someone he truly identified as a "madwoman."

"How about we play another game?"

Suddenly.

Jin Fengyulu leaned in close to Chen Fang.

Their distance was so short, it was almost as if their faces were touching.

At that moment.

Chen Fang could even see the pores on her face and the scent of her perfume.

"What if I don't want to play?"

Chen Fang countered.

Jin Fengyulu covered her mouth and laughed.

She said, "Of course you want to play. Otherwise, Qi Kexin would be ruined. Do you really think you'd give up a superstar you've painstakingly nurtured over the years? Nope! That's not your character!"

As she said this.

Jin Fengyulu appeared very confident.

It was clear she already had a good grasp of Chen Fang.

Before he could respond.

Jin Fengyulu opened her purse and took out a room card, handing it to Chen Fang.

"What's this?"

Chen Fang asked.

Jin Fengyulu replied, "Clearly, it's a room card. Now, I'll send you there. Take this card to the designated room. There, you'll meet someone who should be able to solve your current dilemma. Of course, you could choose not to go, but if you do that, Qi Kexin may not be saved."

Taking a glance at the card in his hand.

Chen Fang sneered, "Miss Jin, do you really take me, Chen Fang, for such a fool? I know there's a trap in that room, why would I go? Unless I'm out of my mind? Even if I really want to save Qi Kexin, I should protect myself first, right?"

"Makes sense!"

Jin Fengyulu nodded.

Then she took out her phone.

Scrolled it twice.

A photo appeared on the screen.

She held the phone up to Chen Fang and asked, "What about now? Should you go?"

Chen Fang glanced at the phone.

It took just one look.

All the hair on his body stood on end.

There were three people in the photo.

They were Zhao Yiyi, Song Lanre, and Qi Kexin's agent, Lina.

The three of them were tied together with ropes, with towels stuffed in their mouths, completely under control.

It's worth noting.

Chen Fang had just come down from upstairs.

When he left, they were all perfectly fine. Yet within minutes, they were taken hostage?

In other words.

His every move and the movements of the three were under Jin Fengyulu's control.

"Mr. Chen, you should state your stance now."

Seeing Chen Fang still in a daze.

Jin Fengyulu interrupted him and said.

"Aren't you afraid I'll call the police now?"

Chen Fang took a deep breath and asked.

Jin Fengyulu made a "by all means" gesture.

She said, "Mr. Chen's choices are his own, of course, I can't intervene. But I'd advise Mr. Chen to think carefully. It would be heartbreaking if the police show up and find three bodies. Even without that, if someone ends up scarred, they might live in shadow forever. In any case, I hope nothing bad happens..."

Her tone was breezy.

But her words were as terrifying as a wicked specter.

At this moment, Chen Fang had no better choice.

The only way forward was to notify Gao Younan to rescue them while heading to the hotel.

Thinking of this.

He felt a slight comfort.

So he nodded.

He said, "Since I have no choice, take me there."

Hearing his words.

Jin Fengyulu's face broke into a victor's smile.

She suddenly opened her palm, extended it to Chen Fang, and said, "Come on, hand it over!"

"Hand over what?"

"Of course, your phone. If during this process, you notify your subordinates to rescue them, many unpleasant things will certainly happen. To avoid those, I suggest you do as I say..."

Wham.

Like being hit over the head with a hammer.

The plan he had just conceived collapsed so quickly, and Chen Fang felt a growing fear of this woman.

This feeling was something he had never experienced before.

Helpless.

He could only obediently hand over his phone.

After taking the phone, Jin Fengyulu pressed a button on the armrest and said, "Drive."

The car slowly started.

At this moment, Chen Fang clearly understood.

What awaited him was a conspiracy.

He also knew he could safely jump out of the car at any moment.

But what about Qi Kexin?

What about Song Lanre and the others?

Could he just abandon them?

One step at a time, no matter what, the car will eventually reach its destination.

Isn't that how he has managed all these years?

At this very moment.

A tantalizing performance was quietly unfolding in the hotel room they were heading to...