Chapter 490: Raising the Bounty
It was the first time Jiang Xinghai and Feng Lulu had stayed in a room with such an atmosphere, and they were both intrigued by it all.
The room's soft lighting illuminated the meticulously arranged corners.
Pots of blooming flowers gave off a faint, intoxicating fragrance.
The oil paintings on the walls were passionate and vivid.
Rhythmic music drifted from the corners of the room, as soft and captivating as silk, drawing them in.
While they were admiring their surroundings, a waiter delivered their dinner.
Feng Lulu had also carefully selected tonight's dinner.
It featured both the refinement of Chinese delicacies and the luxury of Western cuisine.
And now, having finally arrived in this room, it felt as if they had stepped right into a painting.
"Let's... eat first," Feng Lulu said softly.
Jiang Xinghai nodded, pulled out a chair for Feng Lulu, and then sat down opposite her.
Feng Lulu smiled faintly. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Because Lulu is beautiful," Jiang Xinghai said admiringly.
Feng Lulu's outfit today was simple, just a white tank top and black shorts. But on her, it perfectly outlined her figure, which was all the more captivating with her nearly C-cup bust.
This was all thanks to the two acupuncture and massage sessions Jiang Xinghai had given Feng Lulu.
Otherwise, it would have been very difficult for her to achieve that kind of secondary development.
"Let's start with a toast."
Feng Lulu skillfully steered the mood, raising her wine glass.
"Cheers." Jiang Xinghai raised his glass to join her.
They chatted and laughed, talking about recent events in their lives and sharing their joys.
After dinner, a rosy blush bloomed on Feng Lulu's cheeks.
She was a lightweight to begin with, and after three glasses of red wine, she was already feeling tipsy and sleepy.
But the atmosphere tonight was so perfect, and she had planned it all herself. 'The main event hasn't even started yet, how can I fall asleep?'
She stood up gently, walked over to the window, and drew the curtains shut.
Her action caught Jiang Xinghai's attention.
Feng Lulu turned around, her bright eyes twinkling with a captivating light like the brightest stars in the night sky. She smiled. "Brother Xinghai, isn't it time for that acupuncture massage you promised me?"
"Right. I still owe you one session. We can start right away." Jiang Xinghai gazed at Feng Lulu, a strange feeling welling up inside him. He suddenly realized she was completely different tonight.
'This woman's gaze, her demeanor, her way of speaking...'
Everything about her exuded a new kind of charm that captivated Jiang Xinghai.
He was a little perplexed.
'Do I really know Feng Lulu?'
"Wait for me. I'm going to go freshen up."
Feng Lulu walked over lightly, and as she passed Jiang Xinghai, she gave him a dazzling smile. "Want to join?"
"No, no, no. It's better if we wash up separately," Jiang Xinghai said, shaking his head with a sheepish grin.
Feng Lulu pursed her lips and walked into the bathroom.
Jiang Xinghai, meanwhile, stretched out comfortably on the large bed.
'He knew that if nothing unexpected happened, Feng Lulu was his for the taking tonight.'
'But what about Lin Liping?'
'Lin Liping is Feng Lulu's aunt, after all.'
'I can't possibly sleep with both of them, can I?'
As he was agonizing over this, his phone rang.
The caller ID showed Leng Ning's name.
Jiang Xinghai gave a wry smile. 'Did I almost forget that Leng Ning is also waiting for me tonight?'
After answering the call, he chuckled. "Where are you? Send me your location. I can make it over after midnight."
"Since when did the Great Divine Doctor Jiang become so direct?" Leng Ning teased.
"Well..." Jiang Xinghai was embarrassed.
"I'll send you the location in a bit. Let's talk business first."
Leng Ning said slowly, "You've heard about the Sun Family's bounty, right?"
"A one-hundred-million bounty on each of our heads, yes, I've heard," Jiang Xinghai said dismissively.
"Don't you think the Sun Family is underestimating us?" Leng Ning asked.
Jiang Xinghai felt the same way. "Exactly. The head of a Creation Realm expert like you is worth over a billion alone. And they think they can put a bounty on us for a mere hundred million each? The Sun Family is definitely underestimating us."
"I'm near the Sun Family's estate right now. How about I pay them a little visit and persuade them to raise the price?" Leng Ning said, her eyes narrowing in a smile.
"Since that idiot Sun Jiaping was the eldest son and grandson, his death must have made the Sun Family furious. They won't care about the amount, as long as it doesn't cross their bottom line," Jiang Xinghai mused.
"The Sun Family in the Provincial City has assets of at least seven or eight billion. Of course, only about half of that is liquid. Taking out two billion would be more than manageable for them." Leng Ning had spent a long time in the Provincial City, so she was knowledgeable about this.
The corners of Jiang Xinghai's mouth lifted. "Then I'll trouble you to go make them raise the price."
"Consider it done." Of course, Leng Ning wasn't going to pass up such an easy opportunity for a payday.
Her strength might not have been enough to completely crush the Sun Family, but inflicting some serious damage was well within her capabilities.
After they ended the call.
Jiang Xinghai received the location coordinates from Leng Ning.
"This location... it feels so familiar."
While testing the bounce of the soft, large bed, Jiang Xinghai tapped on the map coordinates. "You've got to be kidding me. No wonder it felt familiar... it's the same couples hotel I'm in right now."