After Liu Ergou finished treating Zhu Qiushui, Leng Shasha couldn't wait to throw herself into his arms.

She looked at him with seductive eyes. "Er Gou, look how late it is. We should get some rest!"

"Besides, Qiu Shui is here too. Aren't you tempted?"

It would be a lie to say Liu Ergou wasn't tempted by her words. However, he had no intention of staying the night at Leng Shasha's place. The reason was simple: if he stayed, the night was bound to be anything but peaceful. Zhu Qiushui had just become a woman, and he had just finished treating her. She needed to rest. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to stay here.

With this in mind, Liu Ergou refused Leng Shasha directly.

"Let's not, Sister Sha Sha. If you had asked me before, I would've been happy to stay, but not now. Sister Qiu Shui needs to recuperate for a while. Let's wait a bit. When that time comes, you couldn't make me leave if you tried!"

After saying this, Liu Ergou picked his clothes up from the floor and quickly threw them on. He then bid farewell to Leng Shasha and Zhu Qiushui and left the villa without a moment's hesitation.

Zhu Qiushui and Leng Shasha watched his retreating figure until it disappeared, only then reluctantly looking away.

After leaving the villa, Liu Ergou stood on the street, gazing at the bustling nightscape and feeling somewhat lost. It wasn't that he was lost in life. He was just wondering where he should go so late at night.

Thinking this, Liu Ergou took out his phone to check the time. It was already 10:00 p.m. After a moment's hesitation, he decided to find a hotel to rest for the night. He'd had a long day. Though he wasn't physically tired, he felt mentally exhausted and desperately needed a good night's sleep.

Just as Liu Ergou picked a hotel and was about to head inside, a frantic woman came running over and plunged straight into his arms. The sudden collision left Liu Ergou stunned for a moment; he had no idea what the woman wanted.

Just as he was about to push her away, the woman in his arms spoke in a fearful, trembling voice, "Please, don't push me away!"

"Please, save me! I'm begging you! If you save me, I'll give you money! I have a lot of money!"

Her words snapped Liu Ergou back to reality. So she didn't just jump into my arms for no reason. There's an emergency!

Realizing this, Liu Ergou immediately said, "I know you're panicked, but try to calm down. First, tell me what happened. Describe it briefly."

The woman in his arms didn't waste any time. "I just got off work when I noticed someone was following me! He's holding a cup! Please, help me! Get me out of here!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou instinctively looked around. After a quick scan, he spotted a man behind him wearing a black trench coat, a hat, and a mask. The man's face was so well-hidden that it was impossible to see his features. And in his hand, he was holding a cup with the lid open.

Liu Ergou's brow furrowed at the sight. This... looks serious. The man is holding a cup with the lid open... could it be filled with sulfuric acid? Does that mean he's planning to throw it on her?

Although Liu Ergou didn't know what was going on between them, he knew one thing for sure: stalking and acid attacks were both illegal. The immediate priority was to get out of there. With that in mind, he said nothing more and started to leave with the woman in his arms.

He had only taken a few steps, however, when the man behind him seemed to notice something. He whipped his head around, spotted them, and quickened his pace in pursuit.

Walking in front, Liu Ergou heard the man's footsteps getting faster. He instinctively wanted to speed up, but the woman was slowing him down. A wave of anxiety washed over him, and for a moment, he didn't know what to do. After freezing for a few seconds, he finally had a thought. I can just carry her! There's no need for us to walk together!

Thinking this, Liu Ergou swept the woman into a princess carry, ready to make a break for it. But just as he took his first step, a sports car screeched to a halt directly in front of him. The unexpected car startled him.

"What the hell?! Who is it!"

No sooner had he shouted than the driver's side window rolled down, revealing a familiar face. It was none other than Lu Shuangyue.

Liu Ergou was overjoyed to see her. Before she could even speak, he yanked open the passenger door and scrambled inside.

"Shuang Yue, no questions! Just drive! As fast as you can! We'll talk when we get to your place. Don't ask anything right now!"

Hearing the serious tone in his voice, Lu Shuangyue knew something was wrong. Without another word, she slammed on the gas and sped away, leaving the scene in a cloud of dust.

The man chasing them watched the sports car disappear into the distance and cursed furiously. "Damn it!"

Then, his face a mask of rage, he turned and left.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou sat silently in Lu Shuangyue's car. Lu Shuangyue, for her part, pushed the car to its limit, nearly flooring the pedal through the bottom of the car.

「About fifteen minutes later.」

Lu Shuangyue executed a stylish drift, bringing the car to a stop in an underground garage. She opened her door and got out. Liu Ergou followed close behind, still carrying the woman. Soon, the three of them took an elevator up to Lu Shuangyue's apartment.

It was only then that Lu Shuangyue got a clear look at the woman in Liu Ergou's arms. When she saw this, her previously confused expression instantly darkened. Her expression changed so fast that even Liu Ergou was impressed.

Before Lu Shuangyue could even question him, Liu Ergou gently placed the woman on the floor, raised his hands in surrender, and began to explain.

"Shuang Yue, listen to me! It's not what you're thinking!"

The moment the words left his mouth, he knew he'd said the wrong thing. That sounds exactly like something a scumbag would say.

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