Inside an extremely luxurious five-star hotel.
Gu Lixia was casually holding a camera, her eyes flashing a hint of mischief.
Pulling out the all-purpose room card she had conveniently "acquired", she quietly unlocked the door.
From the presidential suite, the sound of a woman's pleasurable moans carried through.
Just by sound alone, one's mind could easily wander.
Raising an eyebrow, she entered the room and flashed a cunning smile before abruptly switching on the light.
Next, she swiftly rushed in and furiously snapped photos of the two entangled bodies on the bed.
"Hey...what are you doing?"
The woman on the bed who was stark naked jumped in fright; she broke free from her restraints and cried out shrilly.
Scrambling, she grabbed for the quilt, covering both herself and the man.
"What am I doing? Well, of course, I'm just doing what I'm paid to do!"
Gu Lixia brought her face closer, an eyebrow arched in amusement.
With one hand yanking at the quilt with all her might and the other clutching the camera, she made every effort to capture the faces of the man and woman.
What a joke!
If she didn't clearly get their faces, wouldn't all her efforts tonight, from staking out the place to obtaining the room card, be in vain?
Suddenly, the screen was enclosed in darkness.
Then, a towering figure oozing considerable pressure rushed toward her.
"Delete it!"
The simple command carried a shade of hoarseness, yet it was compelling.
She looked up, gasping.
Throughout her years of catching adulterers, she had encountered many men, but never such a handsome one.
Deep-set eyes and eyebrows, a prominent nose, thin yet rosy lips, sturdy pecs, clearly defined six-pack abs...
Every inch of his body seemed to be God's masterpiece, sculpted to perfection!
Gu Lixia blushed slightly.
She quickly stepped backward, evading the attack. She managed to snatch a few quick shots of his face before darting out the door.
As she ran, she couldn't help but murmur inwardly--
What a diverse world indeed!
Such a handsome man was tossing away his pride for money, opting to be a woman's boy toy.
Being a professional infidelity investigator, her current assignment was to bust the adulterer engaged with the woman just now.
Her client, Mr. Wang, was a kindhearted restaurant owner who had a beautiful wife.
In order to let his wife bloom beautifully, free from hardship, he worked from dawn to dusk, dedicated to making money. Eventually, he became a successful man.
Yet, his wife uses his money to support a toy boy.
This is what led to her mission to "raid the house" and catch the affair red-handed.
Crossing the living room, grinning contentedly as she saw the door of the room right in front of her.
As if the shimmering silver was almost beckoning to her happily, she quickened her pace towards freedom.
However, a figure was faster than her.
With a “bang”, the door shut completely, blocking her path.
"Delete the photos."
The man was half-naked, his pants halfway down, looking so sexy it was almost nosebleed-inducing!
A pair of peach blossom eyes, captivating and mesmerising.
Yet his eyes were filled with a wicked, rebellious look, arrogantly staring her down.
Gu Lixia pinched her waist discreetly, reminding herself not to be seduced by the handsome man.
She held the camera firmly, hiding it behind her.
What it contained was shining silver - deleting it was tantamount to painfully cutting her own flesh.
Blazes! Not a chance she was taking his word for it!
"Sir, since we're both here to make money, why must we make things difficult for each other?
How about this - I'll share half of the advantages I get, okay?"
Gu Lixia gave a clear look, lowered her voice, and showed a cunning smile. She cast a negotiating look at the man opposite her.
"You should be clear too, the divorce case of your gold master is bound to lose. Following her, you will not gain much.”
"Gold master?"
Si Aoting's gaze deepened.
His eyes, dark as ink, emitted a cold frost as he stared displeasingly at Gu Lixia, who stood in front of him with a mercenary-like smile on her face.
Her small face, the size of a palm, was even smaller than his hand.
Suddenly, his eyes flickered, and a smile appeared on his lips.
However, his smile was devoid of any warmth, akin to the king of the dark night.
"After trying so hard, I found what I was looking for without effort! My men couldn't find you anywhere, but who would have thought, you actually came out on your own!”
Gu Lixia took a deep breath secretly.
What did this man's words imply?
It seemed as though they knew each other!
"I am the one her husband hired to catch the adulterer!"
Gu Lixia openly revealed her identity, earnestly advising with utmost sincerity:
"In our line of work, we're often exposed to such incidents. Whether or not I have these photos, the outcome would still be the same. As the guilty party in a divorce, you wouldn't receive much of the valuables. Hence, it'd be wise for you to consider your future sooner rather than later."
As she spoke, she glanced subtlety at the woman on the bed in the room.
Si Aoting also cast a casual look at the woman.
With just a glance, the woman on the bed shivered in fright.
Chills ran down her spine as she hastily spoke up:
"Brother Ting, I'm still a virgin. There's no way I could be someone's wife. This woman, she—"
"Get out!"
The woman on the bed instantly turned pale. She struggled with her emotions for a moment, ultimately saying nothing.
Reluctantly, she glanced at the specially prepared red wine on the nightstand, and wrapped herself in the sheet before getting out of bed.
This was supposed to be her successful moment!
As she passed by Gu Lixia, she shot her a resentful glare.
Then she lowered her head, avoiding Si Aoting's gaze, and skulked out of the room.
Thud…
Gu Lixia hastily swallowed, her heart thudded in her chest for an instant--
The two men in front of her seemed to break character a little bit!
Was the sugar daddy scared of his sugar baby?
Was it possible that the rich women now have developed such tastes...
"Eh...since you let your sugar daddy leave, does it mean you've thought it through, haven’t you? We will meet again soon! Wish you good luck, may your business prosper!”
Keeping a trivial tone, she crouched down, preparing to slip past the man in front of her and escape.
“Who allowed you to leave?”
Gu Lixia hesitated in her steps.
Years spent alone in society, battling and rising through the ranks have honed her instinct for danger, making her heartbeat speed up even more.
She patted her head, pretending to have an epiphany:
“Ah, I totally forgot to ask you for contact details! Don’t worry, when I get the payment for this job, I’ll definitely give you half! Is that enough?”
Her right leg took advantage of the man's inattention and aimed a vicious kick at his crotch.
Si Aoting reacted swiftly, grabbed her ankle, and tugged it forward.
Originally, he intended to throw the woman in front of him onto the ground.
However, Gu Lixia unexpectedly spun around, stumbled, and fell into his arms…
