Early morning.
Shen Qingqing got up and settled the children, leaving them at the hotel, and went out with Fu Jingshu.
"My people found out Lin Wanxin was sent to the red-light district," Fu Jingshu said about Lin Wanxin's whereabouts in the car.
Shen Qingqing remained silent, but her face was cold.
He held her hand, offering silent comfort. Soon, Shen Qingqing composed herself, turned to him, and smiled.
"I hope we can still make it there in time."
"We will," Fu Jingshu squeezed her fingertips, which were a little cold. He frowned and brought her hand to his lips.
A light kiss, faint to the touch, but it stirred Shen Qingqing's heart.
She didn't resist, only feeling that with him by her side, everything seemed incredibly peaceful.
Soon, the car stopped, and they had arrived at the red-light district.
This street was truly chaotic. As soon as they got out of the car, the sounds of men's lewd jokes and women's shrill calls to customers filled their ears.
Looking around, the shops on the street were all ordinary, selling clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics.
However, Shen Qingqing quickly noticed that the street was divided into two levels. The lower level was filled with shops, while the upper level had no signs, only lights from the rooms.
Colorful.
Walking on the street, amidst the throng of people, she saw that almost every shop had a delicate-looking young man or woman.
They smiled warmly and spoke politely. Some people bought something and left after talking to them, while others followed them to the second floor.
"Is this a secret code?"
Shen Qingqing whispered.
Fu Jingshu hummed in agreement. There were many people around, so he subtly shielded her behind him. "The largest entertainment venue is on the second floor, right in the center."
Shen Qingqing said, "Then let's go in."
"Let's give the secret code first."
Fu Jingshu walked up to a young woman. "Do you have roses?"
The girl's eyes flashed with surprise. "Sir, do you only like roses? Lilies and peonies are also very beautiful."
"Can I choose freely?"
The girl smiled and said, "Of course, sir, please follow me."
The two followed the girl upstairs, but Shen Qingqing's mood grew heavier as they walked. The girl looked no older than twenty.
Yet, her posture and every movement were filled with the charm of a mature woman.
It was completely inconsistent with her age.
Perhaps sensing her unhappiness, Fu Jingshu stopped looking at the girl. After reaching the second floor, he no longer spoke to the girl and directly pushed open the heavy door with Shen Qingqing and entered.
Shen Qingqing's mood immediately improved.
As soon as they stepped inside, music washed over them, and countless men and women swayed on the dance floor. The air seemed to be filled with a sense of decadence.
Some people were immersed in the music and the amorous atmosphere, paying no attention to those entering, but some people subconsciously looked towards the entrance.
Then they were stunned by the striking appearance of the couple.
But everyone also knew that men and women who dared to come here alone were not to be trifled with. Many were observing.
Shen Qingqing was led inward when suddenly someone lunged at her from the side.
Fu Jingshu on the right reacted extremely quickly, pulling her into his arms and kicking the attacker away. He had held back his strength.
The person was sent flying about three meters.
At this moment, the frenzied atmosphere fell silent.
The attacker groaned in pain. After struggling to get up, he angrily shouted, "You bastard, how dare you hit me! Do you know who I am? How dare you lay a hand on me, I'll make you pay!"
Fu Jingshu's eyes darkened, and a somber aura emerged. He stared intently at the man who was spewing threats, then turned to leave with Shen Qingqing.
He had not forgotten his purpose today and did not want to cause trouble.
But the man was relentless. He immediately called a group of his cronies, encircling the two. The man, holding his waist and limping, walked up to them, his gaze lewdly fixed on Shen Qingqing.
It was as if he could see her beautiful form through her clothes.
Shen Qingqing felt disgusted and sidestepped behind Fu Jingshu.
"You hit me and want to leave? Piss off! Neither of you are leaving today! If you know what's good for you, leave that woman behind!"
The man yelled, completely unaware that Fu Jingshu's face had turned extremely grim.
This man was doomed!
Shen Qingqing thought leisurely. This time, she didn't need to act. She could just watch.
The next second, Fu Jingshu took out his phone, dialed a number, and said only one sentence into the phone, "Come in."
The man thought he was bluffing and sneered, "What are you pretending for? You pretty boy, trying to protect a woman? You don't even know who I am in this area! I'm not only taking this woman, I'll have her right in front of you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, four burly men rushed in with a whoosh.
These four said nothing. As soon as they entered, they took down the men surrounding Fu Jingshu and Shen Qingqing. Their numbers were double that of the men, but they were no match.
One by one, they lay sprawled on the ground, either clutching their waists or their arms. Without exception, all were bruised and swollen, their faces contorted in pain.
Their screams echoed in the air.
After finishing their assault, the four men stood in a straight line behind Fu Jingshu. The man was instantly terrified, shaking like a leaf.
"Cut out his tongue."
Fu Jingshu finished speaking and then led Shen Qingqing towards the bar, where someone could provide information.
As for the man behind them, he was held down by several people, his tongue unceremoniously cut out. His screams pierced the sky, making one's scalp tingle.
Only then did everyone realize that this man was not to be trifled with!
Fu Jingshu walked forward with a cold expression. Suddenly, his finger was tugged. He looked down and saw the woman beside him smiling at him, her breath like orchids.
"So handsome."
Fu Jingshu's cold expression melted away, and his heart stirred. "Mischievous."
The boss behind the bar tensed up as the two approached. He had seen the man's methods, and the fact that he caused trouble so recklessly here made him realize that his identity was definitely not ordinary.
However, as the boss, he couldn't lose his composure and asked with forced courage, "What exactly are you two here for?"
"Looking for someone."
Fu Jingshu placed a photo on the counter.
The boss glanced at it suspiciously. "Are you really here to look for someone?"
Fu Jingshu gave him a cold glance. "Where is this person?"
"You're late, she's not here anymore." The boss was sure they weren't there to cause trouble, and his tone became much more relaxed.
"Where did she go?"
"This crazy woman, when she first arrived, none of us wanted her." The boss pouted, recalling the woman's manic behavior. "However, she was quite good-looking. After cleaning her up, before we decided how to train her, a big boss saw her. He said she looked silly and quite interesting, so he bought her as a pet."
"A pet? That was a person, you treated her like a pet?" Shen Qingqing could barely suppress her anger.
The boss was also helpless. "Miss, you know what kind of business we do here. If you're angry, don't take it out on me. You should find the person who sold her."
Fu Jingshu glanced over, his eyes cold and filled with hostility.
The boss shivered and quickly raised his hands in surrender. "I can give you the big boss's information. Please spare my small shop. I run a small business and can't afford to be tossed around."