The visitor was none other than the strategist of Black Dragon Hall, the woman who had previously visited the hospital to find Xu Wendong, Wu Mei.
Although she wore no makeup, her skin was very fair. She wore a black cheongsam dress that outlined her curvaceous and firm figure, particularly her ample bosom, giving her an almost overflowing allure.
Wu Mei seemed surprised to encounter Xu Wendong here and spoke somewhat awkwardly, "I just wanted to borrow some hot water for instant noodles." She held up the instant noodles in her hand.
At this moment, Lin Yiren walked out, smiling politely, "Miss Wu, are you eating instant noodles?"
Wu Mei chuckled, "I just moved in, and there’s not much to eat at home. I was thinking about ordering takeaway, but it’s pouring rain outside, and I didn’t want to trouble the delivery guy. So, I’ll just have some instant noodles to fill my stomach."
Lin Yiren was relieved and introduced her to Xu Wendong, "Wendong, Miss Wu is the new neighbor who just moved in across the hall."
She paused for a moment and then said to Wu Mei, "Miss Wu, instant noodles aren’t healthy, and since we haven’t eaten either, if you don’t mind, you can have a simple meal with us." She warmly pulled Wu Mei towards the dining room.
When Wu Mei moved in, she brought two bottles of red wine and a box of imported chocolates as a housewarming gift, after all, as the saying goes, distant relatives are not as helpful as close neighbors.
Lin Yiren had been thinking of finding an opportunity to treat her to a meal in return, and now the opportunity had come!
Looking at the sumptuous spread on the table, Wu Mei joked with a smile, "Miss Lin, this table of dishes is anything but simple."
Lin Yiren beamed with pride, "It’s from a patient my little brother-in-law treated; the patient invited him and specially brought it over. Even this Chinese cigarette and two bottles of Moutai are from them."
Wu Mei was relieved, "I didn’t expect your little brother-in-law to be so young, yet so accomplished, amazing!"
Lin Yiren felt a surge of pride and said to Xu Wendong, "Wendong, what are you standing there for? Sit down and eat."
"Oh, okay." Xu Wendong’s expression was somewhat uneasy; he had a hunch that Wu Mei’s presence here was no coincidence, and this was likely a provocation directed at him.
It was as if she was declaring war: I live next door to you now, and no matter how strong you are, so what?
Xu Wendong was in a very good mood initially, but with Wu Mei’s appearance, his mood turned irritable. Because he knew that his actions outside had already affected his sister-in-law’s safety.
He truly hoped that because of him, his sister-in-law wouldn’t fall into danger.
On the other hand, Lin Yiren was in high spirits, clinking glasses with Wu Mei, and soon a bottle of red wine had been emptied.
"Miss Lin, Mister Xu, thank you for your hospitality. It’s getting late; I’ll head home first." After several rounds of drinks, Wu Mei decided to leave.
"We live right across from each other. If you ever don’t feel like cooking, you can always come to my place, no trouble at all," Lin Yiren had a good impression of Wu Mei.
"Sure!" Wu Mei smiled broadly, but when she reached the door, she paused, looking at Xu Wendong, who was tidying up the dining room, "Mister Xu, my faucet is broken. The repairman can only come by tomorrow. Could you help me fix it?"
Lin Yiren quickly said, "Wendong, I’ll tidy up here. You go help Miss Wu with her faucet."
"Alright." Xu Wendong immediately put down his work and followed Wu Mei to door 302 across the hall.
After closing the door, Xu Wendong brusquely grabbed Wu Mei by the neck and pinned her against the door.
The sudden action scared Wu Mei, draining the color from her face.
The intense suffocation overwhelmed her, turning her complexion a shade of liver.
She raised her hands, constantly slapping at Xu Wendong’s arms, trying in vain to break free, but she couldn’t change the outcome.
"Speak, why did you move here?"
"Does Black Dragon Hall really intend to go down this dark path?" Xu Wendong’s eyes burned scarlet, his voice cold.
Wu Mei, enduring the suffocation, struggled to say, "No, I moved here with no ill intent. On the contrary, I want to help you."
Xu Wendong released his grip in anger, "You’d better give me a satisfactory answer, or else..."
Wu Mei breathed greedily, a deep resentment in her eyes, "Or else what? Kill me? Would you really ruin a flower?"
"You..." Xu Wendong was at a loss for words; he was a doctor, whose duty was to save lives, and the idea of killing was too distant for him.
Seeing Xu Wendong at a loss for words, Wu Mei’s face displayed a teasing smile, "If you really want to kill me, I hope it’s after you’ve had your way!" She winked at him.
Xu Wendong’s heart raced instantly, as this woman already had the face of an angel and the figure of a devil, not to mention those captivating eyes which even he found hard to resist.
It wasn’t that his willpower was too weak; it was just that his cultivation technique was related to women. Women could facilitate his rapid growth, but they were also his greatest weakness.
"Who would’ve thought that the mysterious and feared expert in the martial world was actually a shy young man? If this got out, it would surely shock everyone." Wu Mei revealed a mischievous smile.
Xu Wendong, embarrassed and angry, demanded, "Tell me, why did you move here? Are you trying to provoke me?"
Wu Mei swayed her alluring hips, gracefully walked to the living room, and casually sat on the sofa, her voice seductive, "I heard Doctor Xu is skilled in medicine; coincidentally, my shoulders and neck are sore. Could you help me massage them?"
"Wu, I advise you not to take advantage of the situation." Xu Wendong’s anger was piqued.
Wu Mei showed an insidious smile, "Even if I take advantage, what can you do to me? Take your way first, then kill? Please, go ahead; I absolutely won’t resist. In fact, I would even cooperate with you." She winked at him.
A surge of intense anger rose in Xu Wendong’s heart.
However, he dared not act rashly because he knew killing Wu Mei would solve nothing unless he knew Black Dragon Hall’s next move.
He suppressed his fury and walked behind the sofa, placing his hands on Wu Mei’s shoulders, and began to massage them with gritted teeth. His strength was severe, causing Wu Mei to let out a pained cry.
"You little rascal, are you taking revenge?" Though in pain, Wu Mei’s smile didn’t fade; it grew even more meaningful, "If that’s the case, I advise you to give up. I can endure all your methods."
"However, I suggest you treat me more gently."
"Otherwise, you’ll regret today’s actions."
"Let’s see how you’ll make me regret it." Xu Wendong’s gaze turned icy as he controlled a thread of True Qi, injecting it into Wu Mei’s body.
In the next moment, Wu Mei’s expression froze.
Because she clearly sensed her body had lost all feeling.
Yet, she did not panic; instead, the smile in her eyes grew even brighter, "Xu Wendong, mark my words, one day you’ll regret this, and for me to forgive you, you’ll have to grovel for my forgiveness!"