novelraw Chapter 140 : What Are You Looking At
Chapter 140 : What Are You Looking At
4 AM.
A discreet convoy parked behind the tenement building quietly started up and left 546th Street.
At this hour, few people were out and about, whether working day shifts or night shifts.
Shen Han didn't need to go to work at the entertainment center during the day.
After seeing Gu Junwan off, she returned to her small room to catch up on sleep.
Though her beloved had left, the tiny room still retained the elegant scent of plum blossoms.
Shen Han felt incredibly at ease, hugging the pillow Gu Junwan had leaned against, and quickly fell asleep.
Waking in the afternoon, Shen Han first changed her wound dressings, then began applying makeup.
After completing preparations, she called two Xuan Leopard Special Operations Brigade members, telling them to meet outside the tenement at 6 PM to accompany her to the entertainment center.
These two were left behind by Zhao Qi last night, both skilled fighters with their own specialties.
For the near future, they would pose as Zhou family bodyguards, staying by Shen Han's side.
The tenement wasn't far from Jinxi Entertainment City.
Shen Han usually walked back and forth.
Now with two of her own people, she still didn't plan to use a car.
Walking through streets and alleys daily not only helped her become more familiar with the terrain but also aided in recognizing unfamiliar faces along necessary routes.
A few hours earlier, Gu Junwan had told Shen Han about the plan to eliminate Yan Bo's drug faction.
Having decided on a strategy to lure the snake from its hole, she would naturally make more public appearances.
The two drug dealers she kicked last night had already been secretly captured. In a few days, more of Yan Bo's subordinates would likely arrive.
Shen Han had already devised a plan in her mind. As long as those drug addicts dared to come, she would ensure they never left!
Before nightfall, Jinxi Entertainment City was already bustling with people.
Last night's events, far from affecting business, had attracted many curious onlookers.
Some even paid staff to show them the private room where the party had been held.
Everyone at Jinxi Entertainment City thought Manager Shen wouldn't show up tonight.
Some had even set up secret bets, guessing when Manager Shen would return to work.
Of all people, Wei Hai was the most excited.
He had just been discharged from the hospital today. Upon hearing that Shen Nuan had caused big trouble, he immediately returned to his post with a group of lackeys, full of arrogance.
At this moment, he sat on the sofa in the general office, legs crossed, berating twenty-some service staff standing before him.
Yan Ni and Mu Ze stood towards the back.
As Wei Hai ranted on in front, the two quietly held their own meeting.
"Do you think Manager Shen will leave the entertainment center because of last night? I wonder if she'll come today?"
Hearing Mu Ze's words, Yan Ni immediately asked in a low voice: "Aren't you her follower? Haven't you contacted her since last night?"
"I called, but Manager Shen didn't answer any of my calls."
"Do you think something happened to her? I've been anxious all day."
Yan Ni frowned: "Don't talk nonsense! Manager Shen must-"
Before she could finish, Wei Hai's angry shout cut through: "What are you two chatting about! Get up here!"
Seeing Mu Ze among those he had yelled at, Wei Hai became even more interested.
He knew the other was nominally Shen Nuan's follower. Unable to get back at that tough woman, bullying her subordinate was quite satisfying.
'And that ungrateful Yan Ni!'
At this thought, Wei Hai's gaze fell on the other person who had stepped forward.
Worried about Shen Han's situation, Yan Ni had been actively running around gathering information all night, following up on the aftermath of Yan Bo's death.
She hadn't returned to her rented room, nor changed out of the sequined dress she had specially worn for the party.
The body-hugging design accentuated her perfect waist-to-hip ratio.
Curvy in all the right places, sexy and alluring.
Wei Hai's gaze roamed over her graceful figure, thinking: How did I not notice before that this little chick had such a hot body?
In a few days when his chest doesn't hurt anymore, he could get some drugs and have some fun with her.
But for now, dealing with Mu Ze was more important.
While that Shen woman wasn't around, he needed to quickly regain his lost authority!
Wei Hai leaned forward slightly, raising his voice: "Well, well! If it isn't Manager Shen's capable assistant. Why so glum at work? Did a relative die?"
After saying this, he quickly pressed his forehead, hurriedly adding: "Oh, I forgot, you're an orphan. What relatives could you have to die?"
Mu Ze's face alternated between green and white, but he ultimately didn't talk back.
The other was clearly just looking for trouble. There was no need to offend him and risk a beating over a moment's anger.
Seeing Mu Ze holding back his anger without daring to speak, Wei Hai became even more smug.
He laughed to his lackeys standing on either side: "See that? This is what they call a cowardly general with weak soldiers!"
The lackeys immediately burst into laughter.
Hearing Wei Hai mock Manager Shen like this, Yan Ni trembled with anger.
Mu Ze secretly shook his head at her, using his eyes to signal that she absolutely must not act rashly.
He was a male Beta; being humiliated wouldn't cost him anything. But she was a delicate Omega. If that beast Wei Hai found an opportunity to bully her, it would be terrible.
Wei Hai, seeing their 'eye contact,' felt extremely displeased.
He turned his head to spit on the floor, then ordered those around him: "You all saw it, right? That kid just glared at me, his face full of disrespect. Beat him up, teach him some manners!"
Two lackeys immediately came out from behind the sofa, grabbing Mu Ze's hair and dragging him towards a corner.
One of them slapped his face, grinning: "Don't resist, or you won't need to come to work tomorrow."
Mu Ze had already prepared himself to take a beating.
Unexpectedly, a familiar voice suddenly came from the doorway.
"Having a meeting?"
Hearing Manager Shen's voice, Mu Ze immediately broke free from the two men's grasp and ran to the door, exclaiming joyfully: "Boss! You're here!"
This 'Boss' came out very naturally.
Even Mu Ze himself hadn't realized that upon seeing the person before him, his heart was instantly filled with confidence.
Yan Ni was also genuinely happy.
But she didn't dare run over like Mu Ze, only staring at the Alpha entering the room with bright eyes.
To be honest, Shen Han's current appearance was far from attractive.
Her skin tone was dark, her bangs messy, and she wore a pair of seemingly old-fashioned black-framed glasses.
But her presence could unconsciously attract everyone's attention.
In contrast to Mu Ze and Yan Ni's excitement, Wei Hai was in turmoil.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as he stared with wide eyes, looking as if he'd seen a ghost.
Shen Han, accompanied by two tall and strong bodyguards, slowly walked to the sofa where Wei Hai sat.
Wei Hai hurriedly stood up, all traces of his earlier smugness gone.
He put on a fawning smile and said: "Manager Shen, you're here. Please, sit down. I was just having a routine meeting with the staff. There's nothing much to say, really. Why don't I dismiss everyone to their tasks?"
Shen Han tilted her head, frowning at him: "What are you looking at? What's with that disrespectful face?"
Wei Hai: "?!!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the two bodyguards behind Shen Han stepped forward.
One grabbed Wei Hai's shoulder, while the other raised his hand to slap Wei Hai's face.
These two were special operations soldiers. In their hands, Wei Hai was as weak as a chick facing wild wolves.
After two resounding slaps, Wei Hai fell to the ground unconscious, blood trickling from his mouth.
The group of lackeys standing behind the sofa stared in shock.
'Holy shit! That's too brutal!'
'Is this necessary? It wasn't that big a deal!'
Shen Han didn't even glance at Wei Hai lying unconscious at her feet.
She turned her gaze to the two thugs who had been about to beat someone: "What were you saying earlier? Don't want to come to work tomorrow, is that right?"
The two were nearly scared to death.
Seeing the fierce bodyguards looking their way, they hurriedly apologized with dejected faces.
"Manager Shen, we know we were wrong."
"Please forgive us this once. We'll definitely behave properly from now on, turn over a new leaf, and work hard!"
Shen Han wasn't actually cruel. Seeing the two trembling in fear, she waved her hand and said: "Take Manager Wei out. You all go about your business. We have many guests tonight, so stay alert."
Wei Hai's lackeys reacted fastest, disappearing completely in less than half a minute.
The rest of the staff secretly glanced at Shen Han, half in awe and half in curiosity.
After dawdling for quite a while, most people still hadn't left the general office.
During this time, although they hadn't dared to get too close to this new Manager Shen, it didn't mean they didn't know what she had done.
From what they had seen and heard, Manager Shen had never bullied lower-level employees.
She showed no contempt or discrimination even towards the cleaning ladies.
Manager Shen's forceful side seemed to be reserved only for villains like Wei Hai.
The lower-level employees might lack education and refinement, but their eyes weren't blind, nor were their hearts.
Though they didn't understand how someone like Manager Shen ended up working at an entertainment center, they knew she was a good person, and they were grateful.
Grateful that she knew how to respect them.
Also grateful that in this place of chaotic order, there was still someone as warm as the sun.
Many guests at the entertainment center tonight were asking around for information about Manager Shen.
Not wanting to draw attention, Shen Han stayed in the tea room all evening without making public appearances.
The two special operations soldiers assigned to protect her also remained in the tea room without going out.
The three avoided talking about anything related to the operation, drinking tea or playing on their phones, each doing things befitting their roles.
Around 2 AM.
A group of low-level thugs with hair dyed in various colors filed into the tea room where Shen Han was.
Led by Mu Ze, the group of lackeys was particularly excited tonight.
They laid out sunflower seeds and dried fruits on a tea table, and someone had even stolen an expensive bottle of liquor.
These people had somehow gotten wind that Manager Shen needed to add some new personnel, so they all began eagerly recommending themselves.
"Boss, let me follow you. I'm fast, and I have a good memory. I'll definitely be useful."
"Manager Shen, my college entrance exam scores met the standards for a mid-tier university. I only didn't continue studying because my family needed money. I'm quick-witted and learn fast. Please let me follow you."
"Boss, I'm pretty good at fighting. I'm especially accurate at throwing lime powder!"
"Boss, pick me, pick me! I can cook, do laundry, and house-sit!"
"My parents left when I was young. My grandparents are in poor health, and I've been taking care of them. I just want to earn more money to support them in their old age."
Listening to the clamor of the thugs, the two special operations soldiers felt somewhat surreal while also gaining a new understanding of these 'riffraff' they usually looked down upon.
If given a choice, who wouldn't want to live a glamorous life?
However, many people's lives don't offer that many choices.
For some, just living an ordinary life is already their utmost effort.