"Holy shit, since when do I kill without batting an eye?" Zhang Bin was astonished, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

This hotel was part of the Qingshan Hotel Group, which meant the owners were, of course, Su Man and Zhang Bin. And without a doubt, the figure behind Su Man was Zhang Bin himself. That was why he reacted so strongly.

"Kill without batting an eye?" Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue were also taken aback, hardly believing their ears.

"It's true! I heard he once killed three Golden Core Realm experts from the Island Nation. Their top masters are supposedly on their way to get even with him," Zhang Haijun said mysteriously. "He also confronted the Daoyi Sect and left them completely disgraced. Our country, China, has two incredible young men. One is the world's King of Gamblers, Zhang Bin. The other is also named Zhang Bin—he's the chairman of the Wenwu Pharmaceutical Group. That's the one I'm talking about…"

"Right, right, you definitely can't mess with that Zhang Bin either," Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue said almost in unison, playing along. They knew Zhang Bin didn't want to reveal his true identity yet.

"Who is it? Who dares to threaten to smash up my hotel? Are you tired of living?"

Su Man stormed into the presidential suite, her face a storm cloud of anger. Following behind her were several burly security guards. As the Qingshan Group's hotels were spread across all the major cities in the country—with more than a dozen new ones acquired recently—Su Man's time in Qingshan County was limited. She was constantly flying from place to place to inspect the various hotels. This particular hotel in Yanjing was the largest and most luxurious, and naturally, it did the best business. Consequently, she spent more time here than anywhere else. As it happened, she was here when Zhang Bin arrived.

As she walked in, her eyes first fell on Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue, then on Zhu Danyan. The anger on her face vanished in an instant, replaced by a look of intense, pleasant surprise. Finally, her gaze landed on Zhang Bin. Although he had altered his features, she recognized him at a glance. She'd recognize that roguish, lecherous look of his even if he were burned to ashes.

Zhang Haijun immediately shot to his feet. "Boss Su, I'm so sorry," he said, flustered. "My friend is drunk and just spouting nonsense."

Su Man gave him a reassuring nod. She then glided over, trailing a captivating fragrance. Looking at Zhang Bin and Zhu Danyan, she chided playfully, "You two, you came all the way to my place and didn't even bother to call?"

"We wanted to surprise you! So, how does it feel? Your lover is here. Aren't you happy?" Zhu Danyan teased with a wicked smile.

"Come here and let me give you a hug. It'll soothe my aching heart," Zhang Bin said with a grin. He stood up, wrapped his arms around Su Man's waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

As he felt the soft pressure against his chest, his heart began to pound. The sensation was simply too wonderful.

"You Big Bad Egg! Let go of me…"

Su Man never imagined Zhang Bin would be so bold. The thought of dodging hadn't even crossed her mind, not that she could have escaped anyway. Zhang Bin's movements were far too fast. All she could do was melt into his arms and let out a coquettish protest.

"My God, what is happening? His Majesty the King of Gamblers is on another level! He actually dared to hug Su Man?" Zhang Haijun was completely flabbergasted, so shocked he was practically stupefied.

Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue were, of course, filled with envy, but even more with admiration and worship. Zhang Bin's skill with women was something they couldn't learn in a hundred lifetimes. It was too amazing, too magical.

Zhu Danyan giggled beside them, looking thoroughly delighted. Clearly, she was enjoying the sight of Zhang Bin taking advantage of Su Man. The security guards who had followed Su Man in stood frozen like statues, their faces etched with disbelief. They knew perfectly well that Boss Su had never spoken to any man with such a coquettish tone, nor had any man ever dared to take such liberties with her. Who in the world was this young man? How could he be so bold?

Finally, her face flushed crimson, Su Man managed to escape from Zhang Bin's embrace. She waved the security guards away, and they promptly exited. She then sat down on Zhang Bin's other side to join them for their meal.

Now Zhang Bin was on cloud nine, flanked by two stunning beauties who were both smiling at him radiantly. Not even an emperor enjoyed such treatment. The other three men watched, green with envy, wishing they could trade places with him and experience such imperial bliss.

Naturally, the late-night snack was exceptionally enjoyable. By the time they finished, it was already past one in the morning.

Su Man suggested Zhang Bin stay in the presidential suite.

However, Zhu Danyan interjected with a pout, "You two are like an old married couple; you have plenty of time together. Why be so clingy? Right now, Zhang Bin is my bodyguard, and he has to stay with me. I'm telling you, someone has been trying to cause trouble for me recently. That's why I hired such a powerful bodyguard."

"What? Someone's after you? I'll kill them!"

"Are they looking for death? Who is it, Empress? Just give us a name, and I'll take care of them."

"Does that guy have a death wish? Is he tired of living?"

Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, and Zhang Haijun all leaped to their feet, exuding a chilling, murderous aura.

"Calm down. You can't afford to mess with this person," Zhu Danyan said, looking at the three of them seriously.

"We can't afford to? Tell us! Who is it? I refuse to believe there's anyone in this world we can't handle!" the three men retorted, their faces red as they craned their necks defiantly.

"You don't need to worry about her affairs," Zhang Bin said with a sly grin. "I'm the Empress's bodyguard. Of course, it's my job to handle it."

"Hehe… Right. With Senior Brother on the case, there's nothing to fear. We're just worrying for nothing," Ma Rufei cackled.

Chen Chaoyue also chuckled in agreement. They both knew what Zhang Bin was capable of. He had once clashed with Zhou Tianyu and sent him fleeing in disgrace. Sure, he used an Array Plate to do it, but wasn't that still impressive?

As for Zhang Haijun, a look of eager excitement spread across his face, clearly anticipating a good show. After all, during dinner, Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue had spilled the details about Zhang Bin's participation in the King of Gamblers tournament in America. They described a terrifyingly intense scene, a true clash of blades and shadows. The fact that Zhang Bin could easily kill a master like Edward and return to China unscathed proved he was an incredibly formidable powerhouse.

"Don't scare me. Is it true?" Su Man was still worried. She pulled Zhu Danyan aside and asked in a hushed voice.

"Of course, it's true. But with your lover here to protect me, what could possibly happen? What are you so worried about?" Zhu Danyan replied with a mischievous smile. She wasn't nervous at all. In truth, she wanted Zhang Bin as a bodyguard mostly because she wanted to spend some intimate time with him. As the most popular Empress right now, anyone who wanted to cause trouble for her would have to think twice. Besides, she had her own ways of protecting herself.

"All you ever do is tease me! We're just friends. There's nothing ambiguous between us," Su Man stomped her foot coquettishly.

Soon, they were in the car, heading back.

Along the way, as they were passing a small alley, Zhang Bin suddenly slammed on the brakes. His eyes were fixed on the alley, and a look of terror washed over his face.

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