“You insolent brat, you don’t know your limits!” Zuoqiu Chenyu was furious.

Although she was now running a legitimate business, her ruthless nature hadn’t changed. Being challenged so openly was something she couldn’t tolerate.

She grabbed a heavy ashtray with her delicate hand and swung it towards Wang Haoran’s head.

The ashtray weighed two to three pounds. If it hit someone’s head, it could cause serious injury or even death.

Zuoqiu Chenyu’s strike was indeed vicious.

However, before the ashtray could land, a strong hand gripped her neck.

The hand lifted her off the ground, forcing her to release the ashtray and try to pry the hand off her neck.

But she couldn’t budge it at all.

Initially, Wang Haoran intended to be amicable, considering Zuoqiu Chenyu was a female lead. But her attack was too ruthless.

Such a heavy ashtray, if it hit, would leave him either dead or brain-damaged.

In his anger, Wang Haoran decided not to reason with Zuoqiu Chenyu.

You think you’re tough? I’m tougher!

Let’s see if you can handle it.

“In three days, I want information on Eagle. Any problems?” Wang Haoran asked coldly.

“I… I never… submit to threats!” Zuoqiu Chenyu struggled to breathe, her face turning purple, yet she stubbornly refused to yield.

“I admire your integrity, but unfortunately, you’ll take it to the grave.” Wang Haoran’s grip tightened, his intent to kill evident.

Zuoqiu Chenyu felt dizzy from lack of oxygen, teetering on the brink of death.

“I… I agree…” she managed to say before passing out.

When she regained consciousness, she found herself lying on a sofa.

Wang Haoran sat beside her.

Zuoqiu Chenyu was shocked. She couldn’t understand how this young man, who seemed under twenty, possessed such terrifying strength.

Despite her experience as a leader in the underworld, she was utterly powerless against Wang Haoran.

Her emotions were in turmoil.

Wang Haoran was also unsettled.

When Zuoqiu Chenyu fainted, he had saved her.

The rescue involved the usual method of artificial respiration.

Of course, Wang Haoran also took the liberty of checking her health.

His intentions were simple.

After all, she was a female lead in Xiao Yifeng’s storyline.

Xiao Yifeng was a divine doctor.

With Ling Duanya’s example, Wang Haoran had reason to suspect Zuoqiu Chenyu might also have an ailment.

However, after a thorough check, he found her to be in perfect health.

But one result left Wang Haoran astounded.

Can you believe it?

Zuoqiu Chenyu, nearly 30, was still a virgin!

Growing up in such a chaotic environment, how she maintained her purity was beyond comprehension.

It seemed to confirm the trope that female leads must be virgins.

“It seems life is more important than integrity,” Wang Haoran suddenly broke the silence, teasingly.

Zuoqiu Chenyu clenched her teeth, her hands balled into fists, but she said nothing.

“Don’t look like that. Check your right palm,” Wang Haoran suddenly said.

Puzzled, Zuoqiu Chenyu raised her right hand to look.

There was a red dot on her palm.

She remembered her palm being unblemished. Where did this red dot come from?

“What did you do to me?!” Zuoqiu Chenyu exclaimed in shock.

“To ensure you behave, I gave you something. But don’t worry, I’ll provide the antidote regularly. You won’t die,” Wang Haoran explained.

This concoction was something he had prepared out of boredom after acquiring advanced poison skills, and today it finally came in handy.

“You!” Zuoqiu Chenyu was both shocked and furious, wanting to strangle Wang Haoran. But she knew she couldn’t win, so she refrained.

“You’re skilled in assassination, right? I did this so I can sleep peacefully at night,” Wang Haoran said unexpectedly.

Zuoqiu Chenyu’s body trembled.

She had indeed considered taking revenge on Wang Haoran while he slept.

“How do you know I’m skilled in assassination?” Zuoqiu Chenyu was puzzled.

Even her subordinates didn’t know this. How did Wang Haoran?

“That’s not your concern. Just follow my instructions,” Wang Haoran paused, then continued:

“If you perform well, I might set you up with a legitimate and lucrative business, better than running this shabby bar.”

“Really?” Zuoqiu Chenyu couldn’t help but be tempted.

Who doesn’t want to make big money?

But her skills were limited, and the bar was her only source of income.

The money she made barely supported her subordinates.

She also wanted to live in a mansion, drive a supercar, buy the best cosmetics, and wear the most expensive clothes.

“Of course,” Wang Haoran confirmed.

Zuoqiu Chenyu was pleased but quickly calmed down, asking:

“What do I need to give in return?”

Her appearance was exceptional, and many wealthy businessmen in Qingling City had made advances, only to be chased away with a knife.

Was this young man thinking the same?

“I want you,” Wang Haoran said bluntly.

Hearing this, Zuoqiu Chenyu was certain of his intentions and resolutely said:

“Then you might as well kill me.”

Her attitude was clearly one of defiance.

Wang Haoran felt a tinge of regret.

Zuoqiu Chenyu didn’t have a weakness more important than life, unlike Fang Xuan.

It seemed he couldn’t use the same approach with Zuoqiu Chenyu as he did with Fang Xuan.

After sorting out his thoughts, Wang Haoran suddenly said:

“Rest assured, until you’re willing, I won’t touch a single finger of yours.”

“Ha, young man, do you naively think I’ll fall in love with you?” Zuoqiu Chenyu laughed.

“Young man? Once you fall for me, I’ll make sure you see I’m no boy,” Wang Haoran said with a meaningful look.

“That day will never come,” Zuoqiu Chenyu smirked coldly.

“Get me the information in three days. I have other matters to attend to,” Wang Haoran said, rising from the sofa and picking up his Ferrari keys.

“Aren’t you taking the check?” Zuoqiu Chenyu asked, puzzled.

“That’s your pocket money for the month,” Wang Haoran left with a charming smile, disappearing from Zuoqiu Chenyu’s sight.

Zuoqiu Chenyu was stunned.

A million as monthly pocket money?

Since becoming a leader, she had never personally owned a million.

Now, a million was within reach.

She had agreed to help Wang Haoran under duress, not out of genuine submission.

She wanted to stand firm and treat the million-dollar check as air.

But then she remembered she was already 29.

It’s said that after 25, a woman’s looks, skin, and figure start to decline. Though she maintained herself well, looking like she was in her mid-twenties, what about in a few years?

Her savings weren’t abundant. With this million, she could buy the best skincare products and visit the finest beauty salons.

Using this money would mean losing integrity!

How much is integrity worth compared to beauty?

In her mind, the battle between integrity and beauty ended with beauty’s victory.

Meanwhile, Wang Haoran received a system notification.

[Ding, female lead Zuoqiu Chenyu’s favorability towards the host increased by 20, current total favorability is 20 (Very Friendly)]

[Ding, host influenced the plot direction, gaining 400 villain points!]