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"Ah? Why did the lights go off?

" Lihua looked around to see complete darkness around her.

nWei immediately held her hand and pulled her closer to him.

"Stay with me, Lixue. It's too dark. You will get hurt.

"

nShe tiptoed and kissed his cheek.

"You are so thoughtful, Wei hehe…

"

nSuddenly, she felt lifted in the air and she softly gasped.

"W-Wei!

"

nShe didn't know how but he expertly walked in that blanket of darkness without bumping into anything or anyone.

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"Woah! How did you do that?

" She was utterly impressed and astonished at the same time.

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"I am trained to walk in the darkness. My eyes adjust easily,

" Wei answered.

nLihua nodded her head in appreciation.

"That is so cool actually…

"

nHer back bumped onto something soft and then she felt something heavy on top of her, a certain Mafia King to be exact.

nLihua couldn't clearly see his Godly handsome face, but somehow, a gulp passed down her throat as she could imagine the expression he would have right now.

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"H-haha... Wei, we are at a public place…

" she stammered.

nShe felt a big and warm hand cup her cheek with his thumb gently brushing along her jawline.

"You kissed me,

" he said with a tone of helplessness.

"Don't worry. We are alone in a room now.

"

nHer mouth twitched.

"T-that was just a small peck!

" She tried to defend herself.

nWei leaned and kissed her lips.

"Even a small peck seduces me.

"

nShe coughed hard.

nWei crashed his lips on hers once again and trailed down to attack her soft neckline. It was hard to control herself when he was peppering such hot kisses on her but with great difficulty, she pushed him back.

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"W-Wei! We cannot do this now! It's the engagement ceremony tonight,

" she sobbed.

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"But I cannot hold in…

" the Mafia King's husky and aggrieved voice whispered in her ear.

"You kissed me.

"

nSo is it my fault? Lihua lacked tears to shed.

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"Wei, please? I promise we will…*ahem* reach home and then…

" she blushed.

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"But that will take a long time…

" Clearly the Mafia King wasn't satisfied.

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"Pleaseeeeee?

"

nHearing her cute, pleading voice, how could Wei deny her?

nA sigh escaped his lips.

"Alright…

"

nPhew!

nLihua pulled his hand out of the room as she was said,

"Ah come, come! Let's quickly head back and check what is going on in the ceremony.

"

n---

nShen Yang who was at his position outside Jiang Ruiling's room was surprised to see the power off. It had become quite dark. He knocked on the door once.

"Young mistress, are you alright?

"

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"Yes, I am,

" she said.

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"Please don't move or you will hurt yourself.

"

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"Shen Yang. Please go and check what's the problem with the lights. It's uncomfortable here. I cannot sit in one place for so long in this dress. I have to check my makeup too.

"

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"Young mistress, how can I leave you alone…?

" He worriedly said.

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"It's just for a few minutes. What will happen to me in such a short time in my room?

" She raised her brow.

"Go.

"

nHe hesitated, but in the end, it was her order.

"Alright, I will-

"

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"No need to bother any other guard to keep a watch outside. Just fix the lights and come back.

"

nShen Yang widened his eyes.

"Young mistress how can I-

"

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"I said go already,

" she coldly said.

nHe sighed and quickly left.

nJiang Ruiling heard the sound of his steps going away. She narrowed her eyes. She didn't know how the lights went off, but it worked in her favor.

nShe picked her phone and dropped a message to a waiter she had hired to do her job.

n'Bring him in now.'

n'Yes, Mam.'

nA minute later, she heard the doorknob outside twitch and click. It opened and she could see a man's figure entering the room. He was wobbly and staggering on his feet as he walked. The door shut with a thud.

nJiang Ruiling straightened up and got in her position. She pressed an option on her phone.

"Who? Shen Yang? Is that you?

"

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"Hmm…

" a drunk mumble came from the man.

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"Shen Yang? Wait no…You are not Shen Yang. Who are you? Why are you in my room?

"

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"You didn't recognize your fiance, darling hehe…

" he hiccuped.

nJiang Ruiling frowned, thinking that something was weird with his voice.

nWhy does it sound so different?

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"Wen Yaoting? What are you doing here?

" She asked.

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"Me? I came here to have some private time with my fiance...See now even the lights are off in our favor. Let's *hiccup* enjoy some time to ourselves before the ceremony begins…

"

nShe softly said,

"Wen Yaoting. That's not appropriate. Please leave my room. The ceremony will be starting soon.

"

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"It won't until the lights are back anyway. We have got time…

" he stepped closer and closer, pushing her back towards the wall.

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"Wen Yaoting please go. I don't want this…

"

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"Come on babe...you don't have to be so shy~ I am your future husband. There is nothing wrong in getting intimate before the rituals.

"

nA smile curled her lips up as she saw her plan succeed.

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"Please leave the room or I will.

"

nSaying that Jiang Ruiling walked past him and feigned to escape, but he caught her wrist and pulled her back.

nOuch…

nShe winced in pain.

nDamn he caught it so hard. Bastard!

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"Don't run away darling...You are making me angry now. It's just some making out. Don't be so stubborn!

" His voice was now stern.

nShe let out a deep breath. It was almost time for Shen Yang to be back too. Once he does, her plan would be successful.

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"Wen Yaoting. Enough is enough. You cannot force me like this…

" her voice choked.

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"Shut up!

"

nHe pushed hard that made her trip and fell on the floor. The phone slipped from her hand. It shed its soft light coming from it before it crashed on the floor and shut down with the impact.

nBut what horrified Jiang Ruiling the most was what happened just before her phone shut off.

nThe light it shed cast upon the man's face and she froze on her spot as she stared at him in disbelief.

nWait, he is not Wen Yaoting…

nThen who is this man?

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nAs Jiang Ruiling ordered him, Shen Yang was in the meter room to check on the fuse. He switched on his mobile flashlight to find the main power supply source.

nWhy aren't any technicians here? He wondered.

nHe thought that the hotel staff would immediately send someone to check on this, but there was nobody here.

nHe walked in and found the supply box. He opened it and began checking on the wires when a shadow slowly crept near the meter room. He shut the door and it clicked with a lock sound.

nInside, Shen Yang was startled to see the door shut. His instincts alerted him that something was wrong and he rushed towards the door.

nHe tried to open it but to his shock, it didn't budge.

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"Hey! Who is there outside!? Open the door!

" He banged upon it loudly.

nThere was no response.

nShen Yang pushed the door again and again, but it was tightly locked and shut.

nWhat the hell is going on? Why did somebody lock me in here?

nThen his eyes slowly widened and he felt his heart stop beating for a few moments. The realization struck him, and he smelled conspiracy in the air. Sweat broke out on his forehead.

nYoung mistress...

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nThe guests in the main banquet hall were all left confused by this sudden power off.

n

"Hey what is happening?

"

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"The lights are still not on. I cannot even move in this darkness!

"

n

"Ughh this feels so ominous…

"

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"Is something bad going to happen tonight?

"

nPeople switched on their mobile's flashlights and with the dim light shining in the hall, they got some relief.

nThe Old Madam gritted her teeth in frustration.

"Wen Qiang! What's the matter?

"

nHe rushed towards her and with the aid of his flashlight, he looked at her.

"Don't worry, Old Madam. I have informed the hotel management. They are looking into it.

"

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"What kind of a place is this! This sudden darkness...it feels so inauspicious. If the ceremony gets delayed, then I will hold you responsible!

"

nWen Qiang sighed.

"Yes, Old Madam…

"

nDamn it! Why did this happen tonight of all times!?

nHe felt sour by the Old Madam suddenly questioning his ability.

nStanding at a corner, Lihua whispered to Wei,

"Wei. Do you think this is a part of Jiang Ruiling's plan?

"

nHe calmly said,

"Could be.

"

nSo this will definitely unfold some drama that will Wen Yaoting out...

nShe bit the corner of her lip.

nWei smiled and intertwined his hand in hers.

"Don't worry,

" in the darkness, his gaze was slightly cold as he said,

"She said she can handle it herself, didn't she? Trust her in that case.

"

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"En,

" she nodded.

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