Chapter 230: The Death of a Simp! The Tsundere's Punishment!
[Feifei... Feifei... don't be sad. This isn't your fault. Please don't cry.]
The childish, electronic voice echoed directly in Wen Feifei's mind, trembling with a mixture of sympathy and a hidden, deep-seated terror.
[You must blame that Director Jia Quan who was pestering you! And blame Luoka for being too impulsive! He shouldn't have killed someone in broad daylight! It was his own recklessness that led to this tragedy.]
[Luoka, in heaven, surely wouldn't want to see you sad... He wanted you to be a star...]
Wen Feifei sniffled, her petite body curled up on the cold leather sofa like a wounded kitten. She wiped her streaming tears with the back of her hand, her eyes red and swollen.
"Mm-hmm... System, I know. I'll be strong. I'll become powerful!"
She pursed her lips, forcing back the waves of sadness. Her watery peach-blossom eyes were slowly filled with a steely determination that hadn't been there before. The death of her childhood friend, her protector, had forced her to grow up in an instant.
"I will carry his hope. I will continue to work hard. One day, Brother Luoka in the sky will be happy to see me shine on the biggest stage!"
[That's right! Feifei, it's good that you can be strong.]
The System's voice suddenly became urgent, almost desperate, trying to steer her away from the dangerous truth of who really killed Luoka.
[Remember! You must definitely get in touch with that handsome guy, Shen Anyu. He is your Lucky Star! He is your lifeline! Only by his side will you avoid misfortune! You must cling to him at all costs!]
Wen Feifei frowned slightly, puzzled by the System's unusual intensity. Usually, the System was arrogant and carefree.
"I know, System. You've said it ten times. Stop repeating yourself. By the way... why is your voice trembling so much? You seem a bit... scared?"
The Entertainment Domination System shivered in the depths of her consciousness. It didn't dare to speak the truth.
Scared? It was terrified out of its code!
Through its sensors, it had witnessed the scene in the parking lot. It saw that terrifying woman—Aunt Xiao—emerge from the void like a ghost. It felt the oppressive aura of a Great Grandmaster that nearly crashed its logic processors. It saw Luoka—a character with significant combat power—get swatted like a fly.
Luoka died a miserable death. His internal organs were shattered instantly. He was dragged away like trash.
The System realized a horrifying truth: The man named Shen Anyu is not just a rich kid or a Lucky Star. He is a predator at the top of the food chain. He is the Villain. If Feifei doesn't submit to him, we might be next.
…
[Location: Inside the Bugatti Veyron]
"Humorous Luoka... Dying is pointless."
Shen Anyu detected Wen Feifei's reaction through the [Nanometer Monitoring Robot] he had planted on her collar. He chuckled wryly, shaking his head as he navigated the evening traffic of Magic City.
"I was still hoping you'd let me plunder more Destiny Value with a dramatic death scene. And this is all you got? A mere 100,000 points?"
Shen Anyu was slightly disappointed.
Sure enough, Luoka was just a male supporting character—a classic "Spare Tire" in a female-oriented novel. He had no real status in the grand scheme of the plot. All in all, his death only resulted in a moderate harvest.
It wasn't even as much as Shen Anyu got from making the true Destined Male Lead, Lu Xiuhan, work overtime and miss his encounter with Wen Feifei.
"In female-oriented stories, such a devoted, silently guarding 'Male Second Lead' really has no value at all."
Shen Anyu mused on the cruel logic of the genre.
"The Second Lead sacrifices everything, protects the heroine from the shadows, and dies for her. And what does he get? A few tears, a moment of silence, and then the heroine goes back to the abusive CEO Male Lead or finds a new love interest."
"Regardless of male or female-oriented stories, a simp (Licking Dog) never has a good ending."
Even if he died, Wen Feifei would be sad for a while. Maybe a week. Maybe a month. And then, life would go on.
In Wen Feifei's heart, Luoka was just a childhood neighbor who had gone abroad very early and only recently returned. There wasn't much deep affection built up yet. So how could she be expected to be devastated forever?
What's more, Luoka was shot dead on the spot for murder and terrorism. He died a criminal's death. There wasn't even an object of hatred for her to focus on, other than "Fate" or the police.
"However... the mercenaries of Luoka's Thunder Hound Mercenary Group might remember him. They might come to Magic City to seek revenge or cause trouble."
Shen Anyu tapped his finger on the steering wheel.
"No matter. I've already given orders."
His shadow guards were already moving. The remaining members of the mercenary group would be intercepted at the border or in their safe houses. They would all go neatly, together, to meet Luoka in hell. Shen Anyu liked to keep the afterlife reunions organized.
...
[Location: The Red Moon Club]
After dropping Wen Feifei off (indirectly), Shen Anyu drove Liu Mi and Lin Shutong to the venue of the birthday banquet.
The Red Moon Club was one of the most exclusive private clubs in Magic City (Modu). It was a place where membership was by invitation only, and the annual fee alone could buy a luxury apartment.
Although Liu Mi had said there was no need for a grand celebration—"Just invite a few friends, Brother Shen"—Shen Anyu still spared no expense.
He directly bought out the entire venue for the night.
The club was decorated meticulously. Crystal lanterns hung from the ceiling, casting a warm, romantic glow. Streamers of imported silk adorned the walls. Fresh flowers, flown in from Holland that morning, filled the air with a subtle, expensive fragrance.
It was luxurious, magnificent, and extremely extravagant.
It was just money.
For Shen Anyu now, there was no shortage of it.
He didn't even know how many digits were in his bank account and never checked. His wealth was a self-replenishing ocean.
Besides, after completely conquering a Destined Heroine (like Liu Mi soon would be), the System often rewarded him with [Cashback Cards] or [Wealth Multipliers]. He would never use it up in ten lifetimes.
Aside from Destiny Value, there were also supernatural items, pills, and skills. Those were the things Shen Anyu cared about. Money was just paper.
"Brother Shen! You're here!"
Upon arriving at the VIP Hall of the Red Moon Club, a sweet voice called out.
It was Jiang Linlin.
As Liu Mi's best friend and "sister" (in more ways than one), Jiang Linlin was naturally invited. At this moment, she was wearing a pure white dress that made her look like a little angel. Her clear, big eyes curved into crescents of joy upon seeing Shen Anyu.
"Hmph."
Meanwhile, Su Hongmian next to her raised her fair, delicate chin and let out a soft, cold snort.
The Eldest Miss of the Su Family was dressed in a stunning red dress that highlighted her fiery temperament and her legendary long legs. She stood there with her arms crossed, looking like an angry queen.
Clearly, Shen Anyu's extreme attention to Liu Mi—booking the whole club for her—made her feel a pang of jealousy.
However, Shen Anyu keenly noticed a hint of envy and longing in the depths of Su Hongmian's beautiful eyes.
Her words contradicted her true feelings; she was still so tsundere and cute.
Liu Mi was in a great mood. She felt like the queen of the world tonight. She became generous, voluntarily letting go of Shen Anyu's arm.
She winked at Shen Anyu and whispered:
"Husband... go comfort that jealous jar, or she'll explode and ruin my party."
Originally, her relationship with Su Hongmian was very bad. They were rivals. But after several "Team Collaborations" in bed (guided by Shen Anyu), their relationship had become much more harmonious—a strange sisterhood forged in battle.
"Who's a jealous jar? Ah? Who said that?!"
Su Hongmian immediately glared at Liu Mi, puffing out her cheeks like a squirrel.
"I am not jealous! I just think it's wasteful!"
She spoke so quickly that she had to take small gasps of air, her chest heaving against the tight red fabric.
"Alright, alright. Come with me."
Shen Anyu smiled. He walked over, took Su Hongmian's fair little hand, and led her towards a nearby private VIP room.
Su Hongmian struggled symbolically for a second, then allowed herself to be dragged away. She did not refuse.
Click.
Once they were in the room and the door was locked, the "Queen's" facade crumbled.
Su Hongmian's small face immediately tensed up. She turned around, pushed Shen Anyu against the wall, and pinned him there with her body.
A pair of sharp phoenix eyes, very similar to her adoptive mother Su Wanqing's, stared intently at Shen Anyu. They were misty with grievance.
"Shen Anyu! You bastard!"
"You haven't looked for me in three days! Three whole days!"
"If I don't call or text you, you won't look for me, will you? You forget about me the moment you leave my bed!"
"But you're so enthusiastic about Liu Mi's birthday! You bought the whole club! You drove a Bugatti for her! What about me? Am I just a side dish?"
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow. He looked at the pouting Su Hongmian with a half-smile, enjoying her anger.
He reached out and pinched her nose.
"Where's that sour smell coming from? Did someone spill a massive vinegar jar in here?"
"I'm not jealous at all! I don't care! You can do whatever you want! I..."
Su Hongmian snorted, her red lips babbling denials.
Then she couldn't say anything more.
Because Shen Anyu lowered his head and sealed her lips with his own.
"Mmph!"
It was a domineering, demanding kiss. He didn't give her room to breathe. His tongue pried open her defenses, sweeping through her mouth, tasting her sweetness and her anger.
His hands slid down her back, resting on her waist, pulling her flush against him.
Su Hongmian's body stiffened for a moment, then softened completely. Her arms wound around his neck, her fingers tangling in his hair. She kissed him back with a desperate intensity, venting her frustration and longing.
The room filled with the sound of wet, passionate kissing and heavy breathing. The air grew hot, charged with pheromones.
After a long while, Shen Anyu released her lips, but kept her close.
He looked at the stunning girl in his arms. Her cheeks were flushed crimson, her eyes were glazed and watery, and her lips were swollen and shiny.
She leaned against his chest, panting heavily, her legs slightly weak from the intensity of the exchange.
Su Hongmian weakly pushed Shen Anyu with her small hands, her voice trembling and lacking any real threat.
"Shen Anyu... you scoundrel... don't think I'll forgive you that easily just because you kissed me."
"You must call me and text me every day, understand? Even if it's just an emoji! Otherwise... otherwise~"
"Otherwise what?" Shen Anyu asked, amused, his hand tracing the curve of her hip.
Su Hongmian stomped on Shen Anyu's foot with her high heel.
"Then I'll step on you! Step, step, step on you until you beg for mercy!"
As she spoke, Su Hongmian's beautiful foot stepped on Shen Anyu's instep. But her strength grew lighter and lighter with each tap, clearly showing her reluctance to actually hurt him. It was more like a flirtatious touch.
Shen Anyu looked at her exquisite, beautiful, flushed face. His eyes filled with tenderness and indulgence.
He leaned down and whispered in her ear.
"When it's your birthday, Mianmian... I'll also meticulously prepare for you. I won't shortchange any of you."
"And tonight... after the party... I'll save some energy for you. We can continue this."
Su Hongmian pouted, trying to look haughty but failing miserably as a smile tugged at her lips.
"Hmph! I don't care about those things! Who wants your energy?"
However, her eyes betrayed her. She was happy.
…
Meanwhile.
At the entrance of the Red Moon Club.
Liu Qingyue stepped out of a taxi. She had put on her best clothes—a simple but elegant white dress that highlighted her "White Moonlight" temperament.
She looked beautiful, but her face was pale and filled with anxiety.
Her parents, Liu Xingsheng and He Xuemei, stood on either side of her, personally escorting her like guards taking a prisoner to execution.
They showed great importance to this event.
"Daughter," He Xuemei whispered urgently, adjusting Liu Qingyue's collar with trembling hands. "Listen to me carefully."
"You must build a good relationship with Young Master Shen tonight. Do you understand?"
"Our Liu He High-End Lighting Factory's current predicament was resolved thanks to Young Master Shen's 100 million loan. He saved our lives. But he hasn't asked for repayment yet."
"That means we owe him. We owe him everything."
Liu Xingsheng chimed in, his voice low and desperate.
"If we have an even better relationship with Young Master Shen... if you can make him happy... our family's factory will definitely prosper even more. We could become the top supplier in Magic City!"
"By then, your parents will be laughing in their dreams! We will be rich again!"
Liu Qingyue bit her lip until it almost bled. She looked at the luxurious entrance of the club, feeling like a lamb entering a wolf's den.
"Mom, Dad... I know. But I am a married woman..."
"Forget that useless Han Qi!" He Xuemei hissed violently. "Tonight is about our family's future. Don't be stupid. If Young Master Shen wants a toast, you drink. If he wants to dance, you dance. If he wants... anything else..."
She didn't finish the sentence, but the implication was clear and disgusting.
"How can we repay him otherwise? With money? We don't have any!"
Liu Qingyue closed her eyes, a single tear threatening to fall.
'How to repay? With my body?'
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