𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗲 ♡ xiao dejun

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In the same bar, in the same place, in the same seat. He was hunched on the spot and looked around, searching for one person. His eyes finally laid upon a familiar person settled alone on top of a table holding a glass of whiskey, staring directly in his direction. Wearing a low-cut dusk top with a black blazer and pants, finished with polished shoes, anyone could've mistaken her for an attractive businesswoman. With her hair neatly straightened and his facial features glowing under the coloured lights, she looked ethereal. Well, apart from the kohl around her eyes. As beautiful as she looked, it made her eyes look bigger and: snake-like.

The girl noticed Xiaojun was watching her, so she slowly turned her head and took a sip of his beverage, her cross earring dangling from her right lobe. Her legs were crossed over each other and hovering off the floor. Nervously, Xiaojun got off his seat and headed towards her. He took a chair and settled down, looking at the girl on the table. He just kept staring until Lilith giggled.

"Am I that much of an eye candy?"

Flushed with embarrassment, the male quickly replied. "It's just that you're literally sitting on the table and uh-"

"No need to explain." Lilith slid off the table and grabbed a chair nearby for himself.

Clearing his throat, he began to speak. "How are you?"

Raising an eyebrow, she simply replied, "I like you." After a brief pause in between, Lilith continued. "I told you that yesterday. Do you remember?"

"It's such a thing that I can't forget easily," Xiaojun said before puffing on his cigar.

"I play a game with anyone I like. And you, are the lucky one," spoke Lilith as she raised an eyebrow at the surprised male.

"It's my pleasure."

Taking a sip, she leaned in and whispered. "I will give you a chance to win one million dollars in the easiest way possible."

After a while, Xiaojun burst out laughing. "Is this for real?" he said through the laughter. "What level of marketing is this? Where are you from?"

"Mr Xiao. I am not here to sell any product or do any product advertisement. I came here with an offer. If you accept it, you could become a millionaire." Her voice was low and hypnotizing, drawing Xiaojun in. 

The male put the glass down on the table. "I have to say your training is very good and your beauty makes me want to believe everything you say. But during this crisis, do you think I can believe something like this? Is there a hidden camera somewhere?" Lilith stared at Xiaojun with that evil, menacing glance as the male continued. "You have no right to speak lies to me like this. I mean, if you weren't such a beautiful woman, I would've said some dirty things to you. So dirty you wouldn't be able to handle them."

As he was about to keep on rambling, a message came on his phone. He got it out of his pocket and checked what was sent to him.

Your account has been credited with
USD 1,000,000
on 13-MAY-2020 23:05:03

While he stared at his phone in disbelief, YangYang began talking.

"I have deposited one million dollars in your bank account, to prove the authenticity of my offer. But that does not mean it is compulsory for you to play the game with me."

She paused as she saw the confused and shocked look on Xiaojun's face. She resumed. "If you want, you can say goodbye to me, keeping the money with you. Or you can move ahead with me to win ten million dollars."

Taking a chug of his drink, he wiped the corner of his mouth before staring up at the woman, who looked completely calm. Without a second thought, he got up and headed for the counter where the bartender stood.

"Charge the card for two full bottles," he simply said as he handed over the card.

The bartender scanned the card before returning the card.

"The purchase is done, sir."

Another message came, and he quickly opened it.

USD $25,000 debited from:

A/C 044***633
Current Bal: USD 75,124

He kept looking at his phone and Lilith until he managed to get a hold of himself. Getting out his lighter, he flicked it on and off, watching the flame come to life before disappearing into nowhere. Sitting back down opposite to Lilith, he looked up and listened to what the girl had to say.

"Mr Xiao, it seems that you still don't believe me fully. The money that has been given to you is 100% authentic. The ten million that would be given to you, will be 100% authentic too."

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"You can trust me blindly."

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"What do I have to do?"