After the Strategy Mission Was Exposed, the Childhood Friend Became a Sinister Male Ghost - Chapter 23

[Ling Luo is pursuing the male lead.]

“Why?”

[I do not know the reason for now, but this is the result of my multi-faceted analysis. Just trust me; I am the system, and my word is authoritative!]

“Heh.”

Di Yu’s heart sank.

[A month ago, Ling Luo was doing everything possible to avoid you. Her attitude toward you did a complete 180. She was always giving you the cold shoulder, losing her temper for no reason, and picking fights! But in front of the male lead, she is gentle and bright, giving him all her good humor. She practically wants to hang herself off of him!] The Conversion System was determined to convince him.

“Shut up!” Di Yu’s heart felt as if it were being pressed down by a thick, damp fog, much like the humid weather in winter. It felt suffocating, congested, and cold.

[Every sign points to one reason: the male lead halo is invincible! All female supporting characters love him! The power of a female-oriented web novel’s male lead is no joke!]

Di Yu’s aura grew colder and colder, and the Conversion System shut its mouth just in time.

Ling Luo, who was sitting on him, felt uneasy and apprehensive.

Suddenly, Di Yu kissed her fiercely. He forced open her lips and teeth, dominantly stirring inside her mouth and plundering her breath. This dominance carried an undeniable force; Ling Luo was unable to resist.

The air was nearly vacuumed from her lungs and her blood flowed in reverse. Due to the lack of oxygen to her brain, her head felt dizzy and heavy. She almost lost control of her body, and her pupils began to lose focus.

Ling Luo felt a sharp pain in her tongue, and her consciousness snapped back instantly. She pressed her hands against his chest, using all her strength to push him away. With great effort, she managed to lean her head back, ending that suffocating kiss.

Before she could take even two breaths, he pursued her like a ravenous beast, breaking through her defenses and wildly plundering everything once more.

The system detected the villain’s emotions: Affection Value: 100%; Blackening Value: 100%.

Ah!

The system screamed!

[Ling Luo! The villain loves you and hates you! Your life is in danger! The Blackening Value is full!]

[Wait, the Killing Intent Value has also exploded!]

[Dammit!]

“Holy crap!”

Ling Luo cursed under her breath. Di Yu’s kiss this time was more ferocious than ever before! Ling Luo eventually blacked out from the lack of oxygen.

Lin Zhouci drove over, but he did not see Ling Luo; even her belongings were gone. He asked the front desk only to find out that Ling Luo had been taken away by a man. The receptionist refused to provide specific details about the man’s appearance, insisting on the confidentiality of customer information.

Lin Zhouci called Ling Luo, but there was no answer. He returned to the banquet, absentmindedly sipping apple juice. Images of Ling Luo lying on the floor being harassed by Zhou Wangxing flashed uncontrollably through his mind. His heart felt suspended in mid-air.

Could Zhou Wangxing have taken Ling Luo by force during the brief moment he was away? Lin Zhouci felt an unprovoked sense of panic. He left the banquet, calling Zhou Wangxing as he headed down the elevator.

Zhou Wangxing repeatedly declined the calls; there was no way he would answer. This only further confirmed Lin Zhouci’s suspicions! Ling Luo was in danger! She was so fragile, her eyes would turn red just from a small fall. If only he had stayed.

Lin Zhouci did not dare think further, cursing Zhou Wangxing as a complete animal in his heart!

Meanwhile, back at the banquet, the managers and employees exchanged looks.

“What is wrong with President Lin? He looks furious.”

“How come Assistant Ling has vanished too?”

“There is definitely something fishy going on between those two!”

“What tea did I miss?”

“Ling Luo is beautiful and knows exactly how to take care of people. As far as I know, President Lin has been looked after by her several times. When men and women spend that much time together, sparks are bound to fly!”

“She is a fox spirit reincarnated.”

“President Lin is young and promising. 95% of the women in this company have a crush on him.”

“There go the rumors again. No corporate drone is going to fall in love with their boss.”

“Stop talking nonsense. Watch out, President Lin might suddenly come back.”

When Ling Luo woke up, her mouth felt burning hot and extremely numb.

Dammit! Di Yu really is like a dog!

Ling Luo cursed him out in her mind before noticing the cold, metallic sensation around her wrists. Her heart skipped a beat! It is over! She had been locked up! The next step would be torture with various props, and then she shuddered.

Countless bloody images flashed before her eyes; the more she imagined, the more terrified she became. There was also a cold, wrapping sensation around her ankles. Ling Luo checked her body; aside from her limbs being bound, there were no other injuries. Di Yu had not put a tracker on her neck, which allowed her to relax slightly.

[I helped you send a message to Lin Zhouci requesting a week of leave. He agreed.]

“What reason did you use? He did not suspect anything, did he?”

[No suspicion. I told him you had an allergic reaction to cigarette smoke and went to the hospital. I even sent an AI video. He believed it completely!]

“That is good then.”

Ling Luo tugged at the thin silver chain and realized there were intricate patterns engraved on it. On the exquisite handcuffs, she saw two letters: LL.

“System! He has had this idea for a long time! He has not just been thinking about imprisoning me for a day or two!” Ling Luo’s body tensed up.

[My energy is low; otherwise, I could help you leave this place.]

“It is over. It is completely over.”

The image of her mother lying in a hospital bed flashed through Ling Luo’s mind, and her heart felt as if it were being squeezed hard by a hand. After all that turning and tossing, she still could not escape this damn fate. Both mother and daughter had completely fallen into the hands of men! As expected, men only brought them misfortune.

Di Yu pushed the door open and entered. Water droplets were dripping from his hair, and his dangerous dark eyes were locked onto her face. Ling Luo looked panicked.

The man wore a black silk robe, open in a deep V from his chest to his waist, where a black belt was tied loosely in a casual knot that looked like it could come undone at any moment. His cold, pale skin was eye-catching. The pectoral muscles exposed to the air were firm, leading down to block-like abdominal muscles. The mermaid line at his waist was partially hidden by the fabric, flickering in and out of view.

His gaze was cold and detached, yet his revealing attire gave off an aura that was both pure and seductive. This man was a masterpiece of the human world. Under normal circumstances, Ling Luo’s heart would have been racing with attraction. Now, her face was as ashen as dead embers, the very picture of someone who had lost the will to live.

“Di Yu, do not break the law! Illegal imprisonment is a crime!” Her voice trembled, betraying her terror.

Di Yu sat on the edge of the bed, watching her silently. The silent confrontation was even more terrifying. Ling Luo hugged her knees, curling herself into a small ball.

“Your emotions are very unstable. Di Yu, come back to see me when you have calmed down.” She spoke while observing his expression, her anxiety growing. “I still have work. Let me go first; let us give each other some space to quiet our minds.”

Upon hearing this, Di Yu reached out, grabbed her slender ankle, and forcefully pulled her toward him.

Ling Luo’s heart rate accelerated in fear. “You! Let go of me! I am not playing this game with you anymore. I am not playing.”

“No matter what I do, do you always think it is a game? You have never once taken my feelings for you seriously.”

Di Yu’s well-defined fingers gripped her ankle tightly, his strength making it impossible for her to move.