"Also, the leader is still concerned about the HST project and has ordered you to restart the project immediately, by any means necessary." The woman commanded coldly, and Boss Xing hastily agreed, knowing the methods of this "leader" and understanding that this envoy was equivalent to the leader's spokesperson.

"I will carry out the leader's orders with utmost dedication, facing no danger too great." Boss Xing knelt on the ground, speaking reverently, not daring to defy in the least. It was intriguing that someone like Boss Xing would bow down so humbly, raising curiosity about who stood behind him.

"The leader has given you plenty of opportunities, yet you've had repeated failures coming in. Could it be you're thinking of relying on your past achievements, growing arrogant?"

"Absolutely not, Envoy. I have no such thoughts." Boss Xing quickly rebutted.

"The leader considers your previous contributions, so this error is not being pursued, otherwise... such a significant matter would have required you to commit suicide to atone."

"Yes, thank you for the leader's great mercy." Boss Xing repeatedly bowed his head in gratitude.

"By the way, pay attention to that De character. This incident was due to his leak; I suspect there's more he hasn't revealed that the National Security Bureau is unaware of." The woman spoke coldly, her eyes emitting a faint killing intent.

"Understood, I won't let him speak another word."

"Good, make sure the action is clean. After the Zhao Rou incident, the National Security Bureau is on high alert. I don't want any futile attempts."

"Yes, Envoy."

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Yun City, Worm Sect.

Unbeknownst to themselves, Ye Shikai and Wuyan were deep in conversation, seemingly intoxicated, with two jugs of wine procured from who knows where. Drinking, chatting, and laughing, although she was known as "Wuyan," and generally had a cold demeanor, once her lips were loosened, it was as if they talked about everything under the sun, her demeanor closer to that of a brotherly companion. After downing a jug, she started addressing Ye Shikai as her brother.

"Ye, you're really pathetic, being kept on such a tight leash at home, haha." Wuyan lost her dignified and authoritative air in front of her disciples, laughing like a mischievous girl, taking a swig of wine.

"You don't understand, it's called loving your wife." Ye Shikai's cheeks flushed, the wine seemed to be brought by Wuyan, and just one jug had nearly intoxicated him.

"If you truly loved your wife, would you be flirting with so many women outside?" Wuyan sneered, the wine jug now empty, she too couldn't hold her liquor well, her face even redder than Ye Shikai's.

"You think I want this." Upon hearing this, Ye Shikai suddenly stood up, feeling a wave of dizziness overwhelming his brain, almost falling to the floor.

"Master Dugu told me... I have a love disaster, that's why." Ye Shikai lay weakly on the floor, the Worm Sect's flooring akin to tatami, soft and not cold.

"Hahaha, you really believed that old man's words." Wuyan seemed to have heard a hilarious joke, clutching her stomach, rolling back and forth on the floor.

"What do you mean by that?" Ye Shikai glanced over, curiously asking.

"Nothing, since you believe it already, just keep believing."

"I think it makes sense, otherwise why would it be this way?" Ye Shikai sighed, not intending to abandon Luo Shiqi, Ji Qian, etc., but now that he's married, it's inappropriate to maintain such relationships, yet he doesn't know how to face this situation.

"A large part of your current situation is your own doing." Wuyan supported her head with her palm, speaking gently, "Not wanting to be cruel in love ends up being cruel to everyone."

"Alright, can you stop talking as if you've experienced love." Ye Shikai muttered, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. He looked up, surprised to find Wuyan, who had been lying on the floor, now on top of him, pressing down with her whole body, their faces almost touching. Ye Shikai was startled by Wuyan's action, instinctively trying to push her away, but it felt like being pinned under a mountain, unable to move.

"Wuyan, what are you doing, get off now." Ye Shikai sobered up instantly, almost forgetting that Wuyan was quite "unruly" with him, especially now that she was drunk; if she acted on impulse, things could go wrong. The key issue was that if she became violent, Ye Shikai might not even be able to handle her.

"Say that again if you dare." Wuyan's eyes blazed with fire, her face visibly red from either the alcohol or anger.

"Are you crazy, get up." Ye Shikai waved his hand, trying to forcefully stand, but suddenly, Wuyan pressed her hand against his shoulder, pinning him to the ground.

"Speak clearly, now." Wuyan shouted, Ye Shikai's temper flared, how could a man be pinned down by a girl, or rather, by an eighteen-year-old girl, and not be allowed up.

"Seriously, have you actually been in love?" Ye Shikai retorted directly, as it seemed to be the truth.

Before Ye Shikai could finish speaking, his lips were sealed by something cool and soft. Once he realized what had happened, his heart almost jumped out of his chest — Wuyan had kissed him, eyes filled with defiant stubbornness. Ye Shikai tried to push her away, but somehow she had such tremendous strength, like being kept in a vise.

"Ah, ah, it hurts..." The next moment, Ye Shikai felt a sharp pain in his lips, as if the flesh was pinched; Wuyan had bitten his lip.

Oh my, not sure if she's avenging or if it was her unfamiliar kissing technique, but a kiss isn't supposed to involve biting, is it! It hurts...

"You... are crazy." A few seconds later, Wuyan finally released her lips, Ye Shikai immediately crawled back, wondering what had just happened—Wuyan, the dignified Sect Leader of Worm Sect, a domineering force, had unexpectedly kissed him. Touching his lips revealed they were already bitten, fresh blood seeping out.

"Hmph, that's what you get for saying I've never been in love." Wuyan licked the blood off her teeth, her tone eerily menacing.

"Do you think a kiss counts as love?" Ye Shikai couldn't help but shout, thinking she indeed was insane.

"Also, could you have some self-respect?" Ye Shikai was quite disappointed with Wuyan, a girl randomly kissing others, what behavior is this if not a lack of self-respect?

"What, you say I have no self-respect?" Wuyan, hearing this, couldn't help but become angry, inner strength concentrating in her hands, seemingly ready to strike.

"Isn't it, why did you kiss me? Don't you know it's inappropriate?" Ye Shikai shouted loudly.

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