nycdaug Chapter 234 Before the Banquet
Chapter 234 Before the Banquet
Chapter 234 Before the Banquet
Bo Bing survived two days of close calls, and Monkey's convoy made contact with the people in Shuangkou, G1 province.
The seventh day of the Lunar New Year, in the afternoon.
"You've made contact? How's it going? Are there any problems?"
The black-haired youth had a cold expression, and seemed to possess a unique aura in the sunlight.
"Brother Bing, I feel something's not right here. Someone's been watching us... Among the people who met us at the 'Double Mouth' place, there's a really weird woman," Monkey swallowed hard, his voice low, as if he were talking to someone in secret. He spoke quickly and his breathing was heavy.
"The members here say that a bald man is the leader, but I have a feeling that the woman is of higher status than the bald man. There is a forest next to the warehouse in G1, where poisonous snakes roam. Even the locals don't dare to go directly there... When that woman showed her long legs, a beetle crawled on her waist but didn't bite."
Bo Bing leaned back on the sofa, her expression stiffening slightly as she heard the conversation. "Did that woman... ask any questions?"
"Yes, that woman kept asking me where Cao Xin and I were from, and which factory on the southeast coast the medicinal herbs were to be delivered to, like she was checking our household registration," Monkey continued. "We managed to fool her with those questions, just like you told me, Brother Bing. But that woman kept asking me if I knew someone named Feng something..."
Bo Bing froze, as if struck by lightning. "What did you say?"
“Of course I don’t know her, I never knew her,” Monkey said glibly, but his mind was very clever. “That woman kept trying to subtly probe me, but I insisted that I didn’t know her. Now she’s gone and is causing trouble for Cao Xin again. I’ll take this opportunity to come and pee, and quickly report the situation.”
“What other distinguishing features does that woman have?” Bo Bing sighed. “Does she have a snake tattoo on her chest?”
“Yes,” the monkey clicked its tongue, “There are two snakes, with their heads facing up and down.”
"You saw all of that clearly?" Bo Bing exclaimed in surprise.
"They're dressed very lightly..."
The monkey smiled sheepishly.
"Okay, I understand," Bo Bing said, rubbing her forehead. "Make sure your little brother doesn't mess with her or their people. She's not someone you can afford to offend."
"Last night, Cao Xin spotted something in that woman's hand... and quickly gave the order," Monkey said, still somewhat shaken. "What was that woman's identity? Was she the camp's matriarch or...?"
Bo Bing lowered her eyes. That woman...
"You underestimate her."
"what?"
The monkey rolled its eyes, clearly not understanding what Bo Bing meant.
"Lu Shuang is the supreme sovereign of the two ports in Southeast Asia. He controls more than ten ports of various sizes and also has the second largest mercenary group in Southeast Asia, the 'Sand Snakes.' They hire foreign mercenaries and are a private army internally. That bald guy is probably a member of the Sand Snakes' guard."
Bo Bing's voice was serious, "Don't have too much contact with them. It's not as peaceful as it is in China... These guys who operate in the gray area don't have such high moral standards."
Bo Bing didn't elaborate, but how could Monkey not understand his meaning? He widened his eyes, "Then wouldn't she be..."
"Don't worry, the guys who can get in are at least clean in terms of their background."
There was a knock at the door.
Bo Bing sighed, "Alright, I have some things to take care of here. You guys just have to figure things out as they come."
The monkey agreed and hung up the phone.
Bo Bing followed Li Ling out the door, clenching her fist slightly. Lü Shuang had actually followed them all the way to China; was she planning to investigate the identity of the person behind Monkey?
There's some trouble.
What should I do now?
"Young Master is waiting for you inside."
Li Ling turned and opened a door, interrupting Bo Bing's thoughts.
Hey, it seems like... something even more troublesome is brewing...
Bo Bing looked at Yin Su, who was waving at her from the sofa, and was speechless. "So early?"
"It's getting late, I still need to do your hair and makeup," Li Ling said, bowing.
Bo Bing then realized that there were quite a few people she didn't recognize standing in the room, probably makeup artists and the like. The fashion designer and tailor she had met last time were among them.
"Bo Bing, you've arrived."
Yin Su stood up and walked to Bo Bing, speaking gently, "The clothes have been brought. Shall we put them on now?"
"Can I... still back out now?"
Bo Bing took a step back and gave a dry laugh.
—Why such a big fuss? Are you kidding me?
"shy?"
Beside her, Yin Su playfully curled his lips, his amorous peach blossom eyes gazing over, the deep meaning within them making Bo Bing feel as if she had a thorn in her back.
"However... it's too late to back out now."
The man gripped Bo Bing's right elbow, a gentle yet undeniable force propelling him forward.
The trunk containing the dress has been opened.
"!?"
Even someone as worldly as Bo Bing couldn't help but swear when she saw the evening gown on the mannequin.
The reasons are twofold: firstly, the dress is almost blindingly bright; secondly, the dress's curves are a bit too much.
"Am I a good judge of character?"
Yin Su rested his chin on his hand and looked at the priceless silver-gray fishtail dress on the mannequin.
"Haha...the clothes are nice, but..."
Bo Bing forced another dry laugh, "Have you forgotten who wore this?"
Can I wear these clothes? There are still differences between male and female bodies, right?
Yin Su glanced at Bo Bing with a half-smile.
"I haven't forgotten, I'm looking forward to it."
Bo Bing was taken away for skincare and makeup while her mind went blank, and the stylist on the other side also began to take care of Yin Su's appearance.
The young man's original appearance was not aggressive, and could even be considered a peaceful face. However, his temperament and natural features were somewhat mismatched, which made it easy to correct with makeup. He could achieve good harmony no matter which direction he applied makeup.
Bo Bing closed her eyes, feeling an itchy sensation as a brush swept across her face, her wig fixed in place on her head.
He dozed off for a while and then woke up, becoming restless and unable to sit still.
I do not know how long it has been.
“It suits you perfectly, Bo Bing.”
Yin Su's voice sounded behind her. Bo Bing opened her eyes and saw herself in the mirror.
Smooth, medium-length layered hair, full eyeliner, long eyelashes, cool gray eyeshadow with a light layer of smoky purple shimmer, contouring, and nude lipstick.
This is the makeup style that became popular in the millennium: light and not heavy, but very distinctive.
The makeup artist's technique was very skillful. She didn't change the major features of his face, but the makeup gently guided the focus of his features to his eyes. A mysterious beauty mark at the corner of his right eye enhanced his charm, making him look like a woman with a slightly androgynous appearance, without appearing out of place.
Mysterious, serene, and representing death and resurrection.
—A black datura in full bloom.
How to do?
Yin Su lowered his eyes, as if he didn't want anyone to see.