NOVEL NEXT Chapter 13:
Chapter 13: Why Did I Wake Up in a Hotel?!:
The cold and ruthless man in the video was none other than Dai Shuangcheng, the underground emperor of Donghai City.
His eyes radiated fury; the injury to his beloved daughter had enraged him to his core.
The fact that he was willing to offer 10 million yuan for clues leading to the fugitive’s capture spoke volumes about his ruthlessness. Dai Shuangcheng would undoubtedly ensure that Tian X suffered a fate far worse than death.
Lin Xian replayed Dai Shuangcheng’s video.
Dai Shuangcheng’s eyebrow was deeply furrowed, and the red veins in his eyes hinted at the emotions he was barely containing.
The video had been published on a high-profile official account, Donghai Watch, which boasted 12 million followers.
It was clear that Dai Shuangcheng wielded immense power.
“10 million for a clue… if I actually save his daughter, how much would he be willing to pay?”
If not for this video, Lin Xian might not have considered using the time-space mailbox to save Dai Chuchan.
After all, her injuries weren’t life-threatening, and the incident didn’t seem to demand his intervention.
Donghai City experienced countless accidents and crimes daily—he couldn’t possibly save everyone.
But Dai Shuangcheng’s response resonated with Lin Xian’s recently defined life goals.
The promised reward of over 10 million yuan was certainly tempting.
The potential connections to an underground emperor like Dai Shuangcheng were even more valuable.
…
“Dai Chuchan, let’s just say… you’re very lucky.”
Lin Xian got out of bed and headed to his study.
He grabbed a sheet of stationery and began writing.
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Dear Morning Me,
Hello.
Today, I’ve solidified our life goals. We don’t just need money; we need power to protect ourselves. I’m sure you understand this by now.
So, I need you to save someone. This isn’t about being a saint—it’s because saving this person will greatly benefit our life plan.
On the night of June 8, 2021, at MT Bar, you will meet Dai Chuchan, captain of Donghai University’s cheerleading team and your junior.
Her classmates, Tian X and Li X, are planning to kidnap her. After getting her drunk, they’ll escort her into a Buick GL8 minivan around 10 PM.
That van will be involved in a severe car accident. You must ensure she doesn’t get into the vehicle. After saving her, leverage her father’s influence to investigate Tian X, Tian X’s boyfriend, and Li X. You’ll easily uncover their conspiracy through chat records.
Dai Shuangcheng, the underground emperor, won’t let your efforts go unrewarded. Moreover, his connections will be invaluable for developing your future influence.
Yours, Tonight’s You.
…
After folding the letter, Lin Xian placed it in an envelope, affixed a stamp, and dropped it into the red mailbox.
Rescuing someone was much easier than orchestrating a kidnapping.
With the added familiarity of a senior-junior relationship, Lin Xian had no doubts about his ability to act decisively.
“Time to sleep.”
Placing his phone on the bedside table, he turned off the lamp and lay down.
…
Riiing! Riiing! Riiing!
Lin Xian’s alarm clock blared.
He instinctively reached out to the right, aiming to hit the phone on his nightstand—something he had done countless times.
Thud!
Huh? Why did it feel soft, smooth, almost like marshmallows?
Where was his nightstand?
Where was his phone?
Riiing! Riiing! Riiing!
The alarm continued ringing, proving that Lin Xian hadn’t managed to turn it off.
He opened his eyes in confusion.
“What the…!”
The sight before him was breathtaking—a field of soft white filled his vision.
Startled, Lin Xian quickly retracted his hand.
Looking around, he noticed:
White sheets.
White comforter.
A wall-mounted TV.
A glass-walled bathroom.
This wasn’t his room!
It was a hotel!
Why was he in a hotel?
Riiing! Riiing! Riiing!
The alarm grew louder, and Lin Xian, now frantic, still couldn’t find his phone.
Next to him, Dai Chuchan furrowed her eyebrows in her sleep. Murmuring softly, she rubbed her eyes and sat up groggily.
Once she opened her eyes, she froze.
White sheets.
White comforter.
Wall-mounted TV.
A glass-walled bathroom.
This wasn’t her room either!
Why was she here?
Looking up, she saw Lin Xian, her expression turning from confusion to alarm.
Glancing down at the sheets, her face paled.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”
Her scream pierced the heavens.