Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 2088: Chapter 2088: Light-Year Distance (17)

"Do you believe I can take you away now?"

Chuzheng leaned against the door, looking at the person inside.

From the doorway, one could see the spaceship parked in the distant sky.

Wei Shi remained silent, his gaze moving back and forth between the spaceship and Chuzheng.

Chuzheng was indifferent to Wei Shi’s scrutiny: "So, what have you decided?"

"What is it that you need from me?"

"You should be thinking about what to exchange for the condition of me taking you away from here, not asking me."

Wei Shi: "Wouldn’t it be faster if you just told me what you wanted?"

"We will leave no later than tomorrow morning, you have one night to think."

-

Wei Shi paced back and forth in the room, eventually stopping at the door, looking at the spaceship swallowed by the darkness.

This was his best chance to leave this place...

But what should he use to exchange for this opportunity?

What does she want?

Wei Shi’s peripheral vision caught the mirror in the room; the thin figure of a teenager in it, but that face was extremely handsome...

——You look good.

The next second Wei Shi moved his gaze away.

What was he thinking?

Why did such a thought pop into his mind?

No matter how down and out he was, it was not to the point of trading his body.

Outside the corridor, people were coming and going, some already boarding the spaceship; maybe they would leave tonight instead of waiting until tomorrow morning...

Only one person was left guarding the door.

Soon, even that person left.

Wei Shi: "..."

Now no one would stop him wherever he goes.

The corridor gradually quieted down, and eventually, the entire compound was silent, as if he was the only one left here.

He must leave!

Wei Shi clenched his fist slightly, took a step and left the room.

Indeed, there weren’t many people in the compound; it seemed they had all left, only a few lonely lights remained lit, making the usually bustling compound feel somewhat desolate.

Wei Shi followed the road downstairs.

Turning around the stair corner, Wei Shi stopped his steps and immediately saw the person under the stairs.

She stood quietly there, her shadow casting long and thin on the ground.

She showed little emotion, quiet as a breeze in the night, elusive and unfathomable.

For some reason, Wei Shi always felt a surge of impulse when he saw her.

Want to...

Want what?

Wei Shi couldn’t describe it.

But it constantly lingered in his heart like a thorn, ceaselessly provoking him.

"Have you thought it through?" Chuzheng looked up at him.

"Did you know I would come?" She was here waiting for him.

"Of course." Chuzheng placed one hand behind her: "You want to leave here, you wouldn’t pass up such a good opportunity."

"You still have people here; won’t others come and offer me a choice? Why would I definitely choose you?"

Chuzheng pondered briefly: "I’m good-looking, aren’t I?"

Wei Shi: "I’m not that superficial."

"Oh." Then be a little superficial. "So, have you made up your mind?"

Wei Shi descended the stairs: "I have nothing to offer you, so... if you can take me out, I can promise you one thing."

"Anything?"

"As long as it’s something I can do."

Although it’s a bit different from what Chuzheng imagined, it’s not a bad deal.

After all, even if he really says nothing, he would still have to take the person away in the end.

Now getting a condition out of it isn’t a loss.

Chuzheng silently stored the wooden stick behind her into her Space.

If the Good Person Card were to refuse wholeheartedly, she could only knock him out and take him away... what a shame.

"Let’s go." Chuzheng turned and walked towards the exit.

Wei Shi frowned slightly; he hadn’t expected Chuzheng to be so agreeable.

Completely questioning neither the truth nor the falsehood of his words.

What if he doesn’t honor this promise once he’s out?

"What’s wrong, you like it here? Or should I carry you out?"

Chuzheng’s voice came from ahead, pulling Wei Shi back from his thoughts; he lowered his gaze, shielding the doubts and vigilance in his eyes, and followed up.

Outside the compound, Wei Shi realized someone was waiting.

Upon seeing them come out, a man stepped forward: "Miss."

This person was somewhat familiar to Wei Shi; he remembered seeing him outside the door a couple of times after his arrival.

Someone came to guide Wei Shi to the back: "Over here..."

Chuzheng stopped them: "He’s coming with me."

The person immediately backed off, and Chen Chuan nodded at Wei Shi, making a gesture for him to follow.

Wei Shi: "..."

-

Chen Chuan arranged for Du Bang and others, then reported to Chuzheng.

"Help me check on Wei Shi." Chuzheng instructed him: "Also, make sure to handle his future affairs promptly."

Chen Chuan was momentarily surprised but didn’t ask further, agreeing to the task.

Chen Chuan was efficient, and Chuzheng quickly obtained partial information on Wei Shi.

Wei Shi was part of the Wei Family from Imperial Capital Star.

Wei Shi wasn’t from the main family but an offshoot; at fourteen, he was brought to Imperial Capital Star, raised under the name of the Wei Family head.

Logically, someone like Wei Shi, an offshoot, shouldn’t be raised under the head’s name, but the Wei Family head insisted on doing so.

This inevitably led to some gossip.

The most widespread speculation was that he was actually the Wei Family head’s illegitimate child.

Indeed, the Wei Family head was very concerned about him, even intended to make him his heir, which was undoubtedly unacceptable, facing much opposition, including from the head’s wife and children.

Wei Shi did indeed shine brightly for a time, but unfortunately...

Soon after, Wei Shi disappeared.

After that, there was only news of the Wei Family head searching for him, with no further news.

Chen Chuan also inquired from Du Bang about Wei Shi.

Du Bang wasn’t very familiar with Wei Shi, but some underlings had heard some bits.

They said Wei Shi had killed several of Haild’s people previously, and the methods were very ruthless. Haild had come to Du Bang’s compound, intended to make trades, then planned to take Wei Shi to another compound’s arena for profit.

The arena, simply put, is where two people fight until one kills the other.

The winning side doesn’t get to leave either, must proceed to the next match, either win or die.

Chuzheng closed the documents, rubbing her eyebrows.

Now the Good Person Card was truly blackened...

The blackened Good Person Card was indeed powerful, but highly guarded, hard to handle.

Life is tough.

Ah.

Chuzheng sighed.

"Deputy Inspector Liang, we’ve contacted Inspector Yao." Legion One hurried over, joyfully: "He’s okay too, Inspector Yao asks where we should meet?"

When the battleship crashed, Inspector Yao’s team was in the control room, and they weren’t sure about the situation there.

Now that contact is established and they’re alright, everyone felt relieved.

Chuzheng chose a nearby location, asking Legion One to inform Inspector Yao.

"Um..." Legion One stammered.

"If you have something to say, spit it out."

"Inspector Yao also asked... if we’ve encountered Inspector Lu. How should I reply?"

"Just say what was originally said."

"Really... respond like that?" Legion One was a bit apprehensive.

"You could make something up if you prefer?"

"..."

He would rather just respond as instructed.

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