After a while, Huang Xiaotao knocked on the door. I opened it and saw her already dressed and ready to go. Without thinking, I asked, “That was quick! Didn’t you say that girls need at least half an hour to get ready?”

“You idiot! I didn’t want to keep you waiting so I got up early,” said Huang Xiaotao.

“Oh, okay. I’ll be ready in five minutes!”

I hurriedly put on my clothes, then swiped the room key card and came out with Dali.

“Xiaotao-jiejie!” cried Dali. “You look so beautiful today!”

“I’m beautiful every day,” retorted Huang Xiaotao sarcastically. “Is your cold better now?”

“Of course!” answered Dali enthusiastically. “My body is as tough as iron! A little cold can’t do anything to me!”

Huang Xiaotao went over to Wang Yuanchao’s room and knocked on his door. He opened it seconds later, wearing a sleeveless shirt that exposed his bulging muscles. Dark chest hair showed through the neckline of his shirt. He had a gun on his waist, and as he leaned on the door...