14: Chapter 14 Intelligence +2, Zhao Yang begins to dig a pit for Xu Jiang.

Zhao Yang's current attributes:

[Physical Body: 7]

[Intelligence: 5]

[Internal Qi: 0]

[Mental Energy: 0]

Following the principle of shoring up his weaknesses, he directly added two attribute points to Intelligence, making it [Intelligence: 7].

As his brain felt a momentary itch, he suddenly experienced a sense of enlightenment, feeling that he had become smarter.

In addition to the two attribute points, his Emotion Points had also increased significantly recently, making it possible for him to properly shop in the System Mall.

He temporarily suppressed the urge to explore the System further and continued to stare at Sisi in front of him.

Sisi's hair was a bit messy, and her silver hip-length dress was also wrinkled.

Just now, after a motorcycle ride to catch some air, the two excited people arrived at the hotel room. As soon as they entered, Sisi took the initiative to start making out with Zhao Yang.

Although Zhao Yang hadn't married in his original world, he was still a man in his thirties who had been in love and visited foot spas. Combined with the lessons from certain videos, he responded skillfully, taking plenty of liberties. While Sisi was feeling lightheaded, he reached into her bag and pulled out a recording pen.

Sisi's face turned pale with shock, and she tried to run away.

Zhao Yang pulled her back, pushed her onto the bed, pulled up a chair, and sat down opposite her.

"A recording pen..." Zhao Yang waved it casually. "It even has the CNR logo. Are you from Beijing?"

Sisi didn't say a word, staring at Zhao Yang with a look of fear mixed with a bit of stubbornness.

Zhao Yang smiled. "You really don't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth. The last person who carried a recording pen with them is currently lying in the morgue. Oh, and they weren't in one piece; they were missing two kidneys."

Sisi trembled with fear. "I... I didn't mean anything else. I'm just an ordinary journalist trying to understand the illegal services provided by nightclubs in various places!"

"You're quite willing to sacrifice yourself; you were very proactive just now." Zhao Yang licked his lips, seemingly savoring the moment.

"Can you let me go? You name the conditions! Let me make a phone call, and you can have as much money as you want!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... so you actually have a backer." Zhao Yang fiddled with the recording pen and said, "The waters in Jinghai are very deep! Stop messing with these things! Don't alert the enemy, or even I won't be able to protect you! As for the explosive news you want, I'll give it to you. I'm just afraid you won't be able to handle it when the time comes."

Sisi stared at Zhao Yang with an odd expression. "Who... who exactly are you? An undercover cop?"

Zhao Yang didn't answer directly. Instead, he fell silent for a moment before saying, "From tomorrow on, you'll say you're my woman. You can find out what you want to know, but you absolutely cannot use things like recording pens again, or I won't be able to protect you! If you don't believe me, just ask around about the name Huang Cuicui."

Sisi was also silent for a while, then looked up and said, "My name is Chen Yan, a journalist for the Legal Channel of the National TV Station. And you?"

"Sorry, I can't tell you right now. Just call me Brother Mo." Zhao Yang casually disassembled the recording pen into pieces, crushed the plastic parts, and threw them into the trash. He then tucked the circuit board into his pocket. "The data inside won't be lost. I'll return it to you at the right time."

Chen Yan stared at him in a daze. This technique was swifter than a female worker on an assembly line! She suddenly realized something. "How did you see that I was a journalist?"

Zhao Yang smiled. "You have long legs and great poise. Coincidentally, I also happen to like black stockings."

By this time, Zhao Yang had returned to his usual self, no longer using his Acting skill. Without that fierce, cold expression and the aura of Evil Qi, his strikingly handsome looks became prominent.

Chen Yan stared at him, momentarily entranced. How could there be such a handsome man in the world? Why didn't he become a star?

Seeing her starstruck expression, Zhao Yang couldn't help but smile. He stretched and said, "It's getting late. Let's wash up and sleep. The inner room is yours, and the outer room is mine."

After saying that, he got up and went into the bathroom.

After all the kissing and hugging just now, his inner fire was also rising. He turned on the shower and used cold water for half a minute before he calmed down a bit.

At this moment, Chen Yan cautiously approached the bathroom door. She held the handle and turned it gently.

The door wasn't locked. She took a deep breath, pushed it open, and slipped inside.

Seeing Chen Yan run in with a flushed face, Zhao Yang was stunned for a moment. He knew exactly what she wanted to do. Without a word, he curled his finger toward her.

"Come here. Kneel down."

...

...

The next day at noon, Chen Yan slowly woke up. Her gaze was still a bit dazed. The room was empty, and there was a note by the pillow: I'm going to handle some business. Get some rest. See you tonight at the Platinum Palace.

Thinking of last night's madness, Chen Yan felt her cheeks burning. A feeling of her body falling apart washed over her. She bit her lip and whispered a curse, "Brute!"

Zhao Yang's Physical Body attribute was 7. Although it looked like it was only two points higher than the average person's 5, the System defined an average person as a healthy adult. In this era of smoking, drinking, staying up late, and overindulgence, the System's average person was already considered very healthy by normal standards.

Zhao Yang's extra two points were equivalent to being forty percent stronger. His combat power in that regard was naturally not something Chen Yan could easily endure.

Meanwhile, at Meng Dehai's home, Zhao Yang gave a detailed account of the recent situation.

Meng Dehai was silent for a while. "Little Zhao, the evidence you have now is enough to detain Feng Lvzi. Why don't you withdraw? We'll detain Feng Lvzi and then follow the clues to catch Xu Jiang."

Zhao Yang shook his head. "Director Meng, if we alert the enemy, we might not catch Xu Jiang, and you'll run into trouble first. I've already found out that Xu Jiang's umbrella is at a high level."

"Who is it?"

"It's just a guess; there's no evidence yet." Zhao Yang smiled. "I suddenly have a new idea and need Director Meng's cooperation."

"Oh? What idea?"

Zhao Yang's Intelligence attribute had reached 7 points, forty percent higher than an average person's. His thinking was much more flexible than before. Previously, his plan was based only on the original plot, but now, with the boost in Intelligence, he adjusted the original plan to make it more effective and time-saving.

After hearing Zhao Yang finish, Meng Dehai's gaze was first filled with shock, then it became calm.

After ten minutes of silence, Meng Dehai made his final decision. "Good, we'll go with this plan! I'll meet Xu Jiang tomorrow. You arrange it!"

"Understood!"

"By the way, Little Zhao," Meng Dehai said with a kind expression, "about your cousin yesterday, thank you."

"My cousin?" Zhao Yang was stunned for a moment, then he realized. Strictly speaking, Meng Yu really was his distant cousin. Wouldn't that make that kid An Xin his cheap brother-in-law?

For a moment, Zhao Yang felt he was on the losing end.

Even if Meng Yu had the temper of a spoiled Young Miss, it wasn't like she couldn't be trained. Plus, with the status of a cousin in name, wouldn't that be even more exciting?

However, as pretty as Meng Yu was, Zhao Yang didn't really feel a spark; he had no interest in her at all. She wasn't nearly as attractive as the journalist Chen Yan.

He smiled. "Yesterday was an accident. I hope she wasn't too frightened?"

"It's nothing serious. I've already told her not to go to the Platinum Palace again."

...

The next afternoon, at Jinghai Fishing Port.

Xu Jiang stood before Meng Dehai with a face full of smiles. "Director Meng, I've heard so much about you. I'm truly sorry about what happened to your daughter! My subordinates were too undisciplined. This is a small token of my appreciation, as mental compensation for your daughter."

As he spoke, he placed a large leather suitcase on the ground in front of Meng Dehai and snapped it open with a click.