Chapter 140: Sedated Once More, Base One!

"No! Wan'er, what are you doing?"

Chen Luo retreated until his back hit the car door, raising his hands in a defensive gesture. His eyes remained fixed on the handcuffs and the wood-chopping blade in her hands, terrified that she might lose her sanity and strike him down.

"Huff! Huff!"

A sickly smile spread across Wen Wan's face, her eyes filled with rage and bloodlust. Seeing that look, Chen Luo knew she was having another episode. There was no medication to control her now; he had to rely on himself, and once again, he would have to sacrifice his own charms.

With this thought, he lifted his head and opened his arms, intending to use an embrace to soothe her emotions.

"Hehe!"

But as he raised his head, Wen Wan lunged forward, her hand moving in a swift blur.

*Click!*

"Damn it! When did she get those handcuffs on me?"

Chen Luo stared at the heavy silver bracelets on his wrists, his face pale with dread. It was common knowledge that when a yandere entered an episode, her strength, speed, and intelligence would skyrocket. And for someone as extreme as Wen Wan, the more severe the episode, the more terrifying the amplification of those traits became.

"Oh no, Wan'er's condition is too severe! Molan, drive home, quickly!"

Chen Luo looked out the window and realized they were speeding toward the outskirts of the city.

"Molan! Can't you hear me?"

Molan was tense, not daring to respond to Chen Luo. *Chen Luo, please, stop calling me! The boss in this state is too terrifying! If I dare to disobey her orders, you'll be fishing my corpse out of the ocean tomorrow!*

Seeing the expression on Molan's face, Chen Luo knew he couldn't count on her. He turned his head, intending to try and talk his way out of it.

"Pfft!"

"Hmm? What is that sweet scent?"

"It's this," Wen Wan said with a smile, shaking a small bottle in her hand.

"This is... what..."

Before he could finish, Chen Luo felt his eyelids growing heavy. His mind refused to turn, and an endless darkness gradually swallowed his consciousness. Before he drifted away, he still wanted to ask what she meant by "Base One."

***

Deep in the night, on the outskirts of Hangzhou, the Wanlü Manor.

"Wow! I never knew Hangzhou had such a massive manor. If I'd known, I would have come to stay here sooner."

Tang Xiwei walked excitedly into the manor's villa. It was her first time in such a large, luxurious estate, and like a country bumpkin entering a grand garden, she was immediately captivated by the extravagant decor.

The others followed, though they lacked her enthusiasm. This was their first defeat, and a baffling one at that. If the young master decided they were no longer of value, they would simply vanish from the face of the earth.

Assistant Bao, one of the team's leaders, knew the group's morale was low. If he couldn't resolve this issue soon, their future operations would be problematic. He glanced at Tang Xiwei, knowing she was unreliable—the woman was truly an idiot.

"Alright, everyone is tired. Pick your rooms and get some rest."

"Fine."

The weak, scattered responses showed they couldn't shake the mood of their defeat. Bao had no other choice but to think about how to discuss their next steps with Tang Xiwei.

"I'm taking the master bedroom! Don't you dare fight me for it!"

Clutching her luggage, Tang Xiwei dashed up the stairs and burst into the master bedroom under everyone's gaze.

"That... moronic woman!"

Bao spat out what everyone else was thinking, and the group glared toward the master bedroom.

"Everyone go rest. The young master said the new commander will arrive shortly."

As the others drifted off to their rooms, Tang Xiwei opened the door to the master bedroom and found someone already inside. To be precise, it was a woman—an incredibly bewitching woman.

She had skin like snow, delicate features, and eyes like a vixen. She wore a simple pink dress, her long legs pressed together as she lounged on the sofa, lazily scrolling through her phone. Even just sitting there, every gesture was filled with incomparable charm.

*This is what a real woman looks like!*

Even Tang Xiwei couldn't help but sigh inwardly, though a surge of jealousy immediately followed.

"Who are you? Get out of my room!"

The woman looked up and offered Tang Xiwei a smile, one filled with utter contempt and mockery.

"A defeated general, barking here? You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth."

"You!" Tang Xiwei was choked with anger, wanting to curse, but she was completely suppressed by the woman's aura.

"Alright, sit down."

The woman set aside her wine glass, her beautiful eyes fixed on Tang Xiwei.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Bai Shiya, the young master's fifth woman. I am here specifically to take over your mess."

Hearing this, Tang Xiwei looked horrified. She hadn't expected the help Wen Shao mentioned to arrive so quickly.

*Slap!*

Before she could react, Bai Shiya struck her hard across the face, and her left cheek swelled up instantly. Then, Bai Shiya grabbed her chin, their faces inches apart.

"This was a gift from the young master, specifically for you."

"You useless vase who can't accomplish anything, you will obey my orders from now on. Otherwise, you'll be at the bottom of the Qiantang River by tomorrow. Do you understand?"

"I... I understand!"

"Remember to serve me when I wash up at eight tomorrow morning."

"Fine! Now, get out of my room!"

Tang Xiwei scrambled out of the room in disgrace. She tried to find another, but found only the worst room in the corner left. Resigned, she entered, dropped her luggage, and tried to lie down to calm her nerves when she suddenly felt a chill creep up her spine and spread throughout her body. The bone-deep cold made her shiver uncontrollably.

"What's this? Am I catching a cold?"

***

On the outskirts of Hangzhou, at a certain villa.

"Ugh, passed out again? How many times has this happened?"

The feeling of waking up after being drugged was excruciating—like one's soul and body were being torn apart. Chen Luo slowly opened his eyes, feeling groggy. He realized he was in an unfamiliar environment and tried to look around, only to hear Wen Wan’s voice.

"Darling, you're awake. Open your eyes and look—do you like the surprise I've prepared for you?"

Chen Luo opened his eyes, scanned his surroundings, and gasped.

"Wan... Wan'er, what... what is the meaning of all these... these things?"

Wen Wan held that rust-covered wood-chopping blade and walked slowly toward Chen Luo.

"What do you mean?"

"Soon, you'll know exactly what I mean."