Without a doubt, the moment An Nishang took the initiative to kiss Chen Che on the lips, the two of them became the most dazzling focus of the entire venue.

Chen Che could sense countless jealous gazes, their intense stares feeling like lasers, as if they were going to burn through his body or shoot him dead right there.

After their lips parted, An Nishang appeared calm, holding Chen Che's hand as they moved to the side.

Chen Che licked his lips; they've had quite a few kisses.

But kissing in front of so many people was a first, and you know what... it was pretty thrilling!

Showing off is a human instinct, with massive wealth, beautiful partners, and outstanding children all being causes for bragging rights.

In the process of showing off, humans can enjoy a unique satisfaction from the envious and jealous gazes of their peers.

After this little episode, the banquet reached its climax.

The young Count Cooper, sitting in a wheelchair, was wheeled out. Upon seeing this old count, everyone immediately stepped forward to greet him, trying to make an impression. Even An Nishang approached with a glass of red wine to politely toast this old count.

Even this old count couldn't help being amazed by the sight of An Nishang in her glamorous attire.

Throughout his long life, he had never seen a woman like this.

As An Nishang's male companion, the old count naturally took some notice of Chen Che as well.

The 99-year-old count, just a year shy of living a full century, was truly an old monster. Even someone like Chen Che had to show respect to such a high-caliber figure.

As the saying goes, the older the wiser.

An old figure like this must be incredibly shrewd, with unfathomable cunning.

If he bears no ill will towards you, that's fortunate; if he harbors any ulterior motives, well... that could be a hundred times more troublesome than anyone else doing the same!

Chen Che isn't a fool or a reckless youth, so how could he stupidly offend people?

The old count merely chuckled as he glanced at Chen Che and An Nishang, saying, "Indeed, a talented man and a beautiful woman. Young An... so young, a hero arises in youth..."

He made quite a few polite remarks.

Afterwards.

An Nishang and Chen Che left, giving up their spot in front of the old count to someone else.

Having walked around for so long, they were tired and found a place to sit down.

After a moment, a server came to ask if the two needed anything to eat.

Two steaks, a luxury for those at the lower rungs of society, were trivial expenses for the old count, who offered them free to all the guests present.

"Wearing high heels for so long, tired? How about I give you a foot massage?" Chen Che said eagerly.

An Nishang, knowing well what trick Chen Che had up his sleeve, rolled her charming, almond-like eyes and said, "It seems Nana was right, you do have a fondness for women's feet, a foot fetish.

No wonder you always want to bite my toes..."

"Who said that! I am not! Stop talking nonsense! I mean well!"

Stiff-necked, Chen Che replied, as An Nishang slightly lifted her red lips, kicked off her red high heels, and placed her delicate foot, clad in thin black silk stockings, on Chen Che's lap.

Chen Che enthusiastically grabbed the foot. You have to admit, the feel of a delicate foot wrapped in silk felt even more exquisite, a warm sensation spreading in the palm of his hand as he gently rubbed it.

An Nishang hummed lightly through her nose, which was a sign of approval for Chen Che's massage.

The two were really just indulging in a moment of tenderness here, waiting for the count to finish his speech, after which this birthday banquet would end.

Then he could go home and freely hoist these silk-clad legs onto his shoulders.

Chen Che thought about it and started drooling.

But unexpectedly, Luo Qingtian, like a persistent plaster, also arrived at their table, sitting across from the two.

Luo Qingtian was accompanied by his wife, Qin Qingyan.

Qin Qingyan, also in high heels for a long time, felt her ankles achy after standing all evening.

When she saw Chen Che holding An Nishang's foot and massaging it without care in front of everyone, Qin Qingyan was actually a bit envious.

In this era, the strong were respected, but most of the strong were men.

Women were merely adjuncts, with few, like An Nishang, possessing absolute power.

The female companions most men brought, even their wives, would rarely be afforded much respect, never mind having their husbands massage their feet in public.

Simply impossible.

Such news would damage their dignity as men if it got out.

But Chen Che didn't care about these things, and if he heard such rumors, he would unhesitatingly flip them the bird.

Holding An Nishang's silky foot, when Lu Qingtian saw those small feet wrapped in black silk, a flash of jealousy and overwhelming desire appeared in his eyes.

No man dislikes pretty feet.

If you don't like it, it's simply because the woman isn't pretty enough, or the jade feet aren't beautiful enough.

An Nishang cut a piece of steak covered in sauce, but instead of eating it herself, she handed it to Chen Che beside her. A smirk of pride appeared on Chen Che's lips as he opened his mouth and chewed on that piece of steak.

Luo Qingtian's eyes showed a hint of shock. How did Chen Che manage to train a woman like An Nishang to be like this?

This ruthless female demon actually took the initiative to feed a man.

Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable. If those at the Night Empire Headquarters who knew An Nishang saw this scene, they would feel their worldview crumbling.

In their eyes, this woman was someone who would scrape the meat off her killed enemies and eat it, never someone who would thoughtfully feed a man.

Faced with the fleeting shock of the people, An Nishang and Chen Che didn't really care.

Luo Qingtian sat across from the two, with Qin Qingyan next to him. Luo Qingtian looked at Chen Che and said, "Mr. Chen, I recently captured a person named Zhou Shaoyang, who is a Yellow-robed Priest of the Apocalypse Society. I learned some information from him.

Mr. Chen, you seem to have ties with the Apocalypse Society.

I suspect there is a temporary infiltrator from the Apocalypse Society positioned within the entire political circle of the Ninth Special Zone.

Otherwise, why would your people risk so much just to try and smuggle Zhou Shaoyang, the Yellow-robed Priest, out?"

As Luo Qingtian spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Chen Che's eyes.

There was a glint in Chen Che's eyes as he sneered, "Would Director Luo believe the words from a bunch of cultists? If this slant made Director Luo bite a dog, wouldn't Director Luo leap up and bite the dog's ass and not let go?

Director Luo biting a dog's ass might be considered a courtesy, so the dog might not turn around and bite back, but don't come biting my ass, only my leader at home can do that..."

How can this person speak so crudely?

An Nishang also glared at Chen Che.

The little flirt between the two was completely exposed by this guy.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingtian's mouth twitched a bit, indeed finding these people to be thick-skinned and quite crude in language.

An Nishang slowly withdrew her black silk-clad little foot and put on high heels again, cut a piece of steak, and chewed it with her crimson lips, saying, "Director Luo, with no evidence, accusing someone, especially the most important person under my command, is like I don't even exist?"

Feeling the pressure released by An Nishang, Luo Qingtian sneered, "In fact, I'm also curious why the Yellow-robed Priest is so insistent on accusing Mr. Chen.

I was sent by the Night Empire Headquarters to investigate matters here, but everything I investigated was related to Mr. Chen.

What I find most puzzling is why so much evidence I found points to your relationship with the Apocalypse Society?"

A flash of killing intent appeared in An Nishang's eyes, and Luo Qingtian's step-by-step pressure made her unhappy. She glanced at Chen Che without revealing anything, and her black silk-wrapped jade foot touched Chen Che's ankle under the table.

It seemed like she was asking Chen Che if he needed her help.

Luo Qingtian seemed to be weaving a trap.

Luo Qingtian wouldn't rashly cling to Chen Che like a piece of dogskin plaster without his own agenda.

There's definitely a reason behind his actions.

Chen Che's eyes lowered, he nudged An Nishang's black silk-wrapped thigh with his thigh, signaling her to be at ease.

He spoke in a cold voice, "Director Luo, why the hell are you so obsessed with me today? If I am truly with the Apocalypse Society, please produce the most direct evidence, then lay it before the parliament and accuse me!"

Luo Qingtian's lips curled into a smile, as if he had been waiting for Chen Che to say this. He slammed his hands on the table and stood up, saying, "In fact, I'm curious too, whether Mr. Chen is indeed with the Apocalypse Society. If he is, then this organization is really terrifying. The man beside a member of the Judicial Bureau being a cultist of the Apocalypse Society could bring quite the disgrace to the whole political landscape of the Ninth Special Zone.

So I've reported to the parliament with my own suggestion.

I wonder if Mr. Chen dares to come tomorrow to my Finance Bureau's anti-smuggling department's dungeon to confront the Yellow-robed Priest in court to prove your innocence?"

Chen Che's expression twitched, but he forced himself to maintain composure, saying, "Ridiculous, what if that person just wants to drag me down, insists I'm with them, and you're there, out of jealousy to disgust me, deliberately throwing mud on me, then what?"

Luo Qingtian's mouth twitched, few people speak so bluntly, but he replied without hesitation, "Mr. Chen, as long as you come, I can naturally prove your innocence, just wondering if you dare to come.

If you dare to come, you have a chance to guarantee your innocence, but if you're unwilling to come, I suspect that you truly have ties with the Apocalypse Society.

I won't rule out applying to the parliament for a comprehensive investigation of you!

The Apocalypse Society poses great harm to all sectors and fields, I might even apply for personal detention from the parliament to investigate until it is fully clarified!"

An Nishang's exquisite face completely clouded over; this person was truly aiming to take down Chen Che.

Just as An Nishang was about to speak, Luo Qingtian blocked any chance by staring back at An Nishang, saying, "Director An, as the proud Director of the Judicial Bureau, you wouldn't shield a subordinate, would you? I believe checking would be good for everyone."

"My people aren't for you to check as you please. Is my house where you can enter as you like?" An Nishang's face was cold, and just as the tension was about to explode, Chen Che suddenly stretched out his hand, holding An Nishang's fair jade-like hand, and smiled, "Nishang, since Director Luo wants to play like this, let's play with him.

See you tomorrow."

"Tomorrow evening."

"Alright, see you then."

The tension between the parties was incredibly thick!

Yet, in the corner of An Nishang's eyes, she sharply noticed something unexpected. Chen Che, without leaning on her other foot, seemed entangled under the table with another white jade foot in high heels from who knows where…

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