C14 I Want to Make a Deal with You!

After all, he was one of Xi Muchen's men, and now that he was seriously injured by her, it was only fair for Xi Muchen to seek justice for his subordinate. If the roles were reversed, Luo Youran wouldn't let someone who hurt her people off easily either. She was fiercely protective of those she trusted, willing to go to great lengths to shield them.

"Are you interested in the Blood Bracelet?" Xi Muchen noticed the intense wariness in her clear eyes, but he didn't mind.

"What do you mean?" Her bright eyes flickered with a hint of suspicion. Wasn't Xi Muchen here to settle the score?

"I want to propose a deal. Are you interested?" A slight smile appeared on Xi Muchen's strikingly handsome face.

"Let's hear it." Although Luo Youran didn't trust him, she was willing to take a risk for the Blood Bracelet.

"The day after tomorrow, there's an important event. If you help me deal with someone there, I'll give you the Blood Bracelet afterward," Xi Muchen offered an enticing deal.

"Are you really that generous?" Luo Youran had been tricked by him before and wasn't about to trust him easily.

"Believe it or not, it's up to you," Xi Muchen shrugged indifferently. If the person at the event weren't so crucial, he wouldn't have proposed the deal.

"Hmph, last time you used the Blood Bracelet as bait to set me up, hoping to reap the benefits. Do you think I'd trust you again?" Luo Youran's intelligence had served her well up to this point.

"I'm giving you the opportunity. Whether you take it or not is your choice," Xi Muchen's eyes flashed briefly as he looked at her.

After Xi Muchen left, Luo Youran found herself torn.

She had paid a heavy price for trusting him last time. This time, deep down, she didn't believe a word he said. But now she was trapped, making escape nearly impossible, let alone retrieving the bracelet from him.

In the middle of the night, she sat alone by the window, missing her mother. She had never met her father, and her mother never spoke of her origins. Her memories were filled only with her mother's presence.

"Mom, the bracelet is in his hands. Should I agree to his deal?" she whispered helplessly, her lips trembling.

To everyone else, "Fire Fox" was strong, leading her team to complete incredibly challenging tasks. No one knew she had moments of helplessness too.

Suddenly, a muffled sobbing came from downstairs. If her hearing wasn't sharper than most, she might not have noticed.

"Don't be sad, I believe he'll pull through," a deep voice comforted.

"The doctor says my brother doesn't have much time. I want to see him at the hospital!" Though tears are rare for men, he couldn't hold back his sorrow.

"He's my only family. If something happens to him, I..." He, who had never shed a tear despite past injuries, now cried like a lost child.

The brothers had faced countless hardships together, never separated. Their bond grew even stronger after joining the guard. Now, watching his brother injured, unable to seek revenge or even visit him, his heart felt torn apart.

"Why don't you try asking the boss for a favor? I'm sure he'll agree if you explain it to him," a deep voice suggested.

"No way, the boss hates mixing personal matters with work!" Chu Hongwei had considered this option but ultimately decided against it.

"How do you know it's impossible if you don't try?"

"Actually, Hongwei already went, but the boss didn't even see him!"

"Why don't you head to the hospital to check on Hongliang? We'll cover for you!"

"Leaving my post is a serious offense!" Chu Hongwei's eyes flashed with intense resentment. "Stop trying to persuade me. Just go back!"

If anything happened to his brother, he would make sure that woman paid dearly...

Luo Youran had no idea she was already on someone's bad side. After overhearing the Dark Guard's conversation, she scoffed, "This Xi Muchen is so cold-hearted!"

When something happens to a subordinate, it's only natural for the brother to want to visit. Xi Muchen's interference was just heartless.

Luo Youran was always good to her people. As long as it didn't violate any principles, she wouldn't meddle in their personal affairs. After all, everyone has their own secrets and difficulties, and being a mercenary is dangerous enough. Luo Youran didn't want them to have any regrets...

It was because of her outwardly cold demeanor but kind heart that her team remained fiercely loyal to her.

Now, after hearing the Dark Guard's words, she decided to confront Xi Muchen. No matter what, the Dark Guard had been injured because of her. Even though Luo Youran didn't feel she was at fault, she couldn't bear the thought of the Dark Guard lying alone in the hospital, struggling through it...

When Luo Youran pushed open Xi Muchen's door, she found the room empty, but the sound of running water came from the bathroom!