Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1361: Conveniently Single

Chapter 1361: Chapter 1361: Conveniently Single

Night fell, and nightlife began, with people coming and going in various commercial shops along Dark Avenue. Of course, there were also some looking to relieve boredom by getting into fights.

Gu Fan walked along, sipping on a drink, appearing aimless, as if he were just out for a casual stroll.

Coming to the entrance of Catherine’s nightclub, Gu Fan glanced at the sign, then entered, pretending to hop and dance around like the other patrons. At the same time, he took out the card camera that Catherine had given him, snapping photos here and there.

Gu Fan wasn’t in a hurry; he believed that Catherine’s people would soon notice his arrival and then notify Catherine, who, in her urgency, would naturally call for him.

And just as expected, one of Catherine’s subordinates found Gu Fan and asked him to follow.

However, Gu Fan, who had been dancing joyously with several beautiful women around him, was reluctant to leave, needing several prompts before he finally did so, and he mentally sighed that Lin Xi was right not to let him come here alone.

Following Catherine’s subordinate, Gu Fan arrived at the reception room in the office area of the nightclub, where Catherine had already been waiting for a long time.

Upon entering the reception room, Gu Fan was stunned by Catherine. That night she wore a black, form-fitting dress that outlined her exquisite figure to perfection. Coupled with her enchanting appearance, it delivered a tremendous visual impact to men, stirring in their hearts the nefarious desire to rush forward and pounce on her.

"You’ve arrived. Do you have good news for me?" Catherine languidly lay on the sofa, her beautiful legs revealed, her eyes seductive as silk, her mouth curling into a smile that was not quite a smile.

Gu Fan regained his senses, smiled, and then sat on the sofa opposite Catherine, "I have not disappointed you, the task is completed."

"Oh!" Catherine’s eyes brightened, and her pale legs squirmed like a snake, tugging at Gu Fan’s visual nerves and stirring a strange sensation in his heart.

Gu Fan collected his thoughts and shook the card camera in his hand, "Inside are the photographs of the Eastern beauty. I have completed the task you assigned, and I hope that you will also keep your promise."

Catherine smiled slightly, "Of course, as nobility of Organization X, we always keep our word."

"Good, I trust Lady Catherine." Gu Fan pulled up Li Shi’s photo, allowing Catherine to see it.

Catherine’s brow furrowed, "So, this is the Eastern beauty. She is indeed quite beautiful." Then, she gave Gu Fan a questioning look, "The East Nobles’ residences are heavily guarded. How did you manage to take a photo from such a close distance?"

Gu Fan knew Catherine would ask this and had already thought about his answer, "I made connections at various levels, and then had someone take a photo for me."

"Is that so." Catherine seemed half-convinced, considering the close distance of the photograph, it indeed seemed to be taken by someone from the East Nobles’ residence, either by a maid or bodyguard.

Catherine felt it was indeed possible that Gu Fan could have bribed a maid or bodyguard, but that possibility seemed low.

Because the people of the East Nobles’ residences were loyal and had already received plenty of benefits, they were not short of money. Moreover, once someone did something detrimental to the East Nobles and was discovered, there was absolutely no chance of survival.

If it were really possible to bribe someone from the East Nobles’ estates, Catherine would have done so long ago. What need would there be to rely on Gu Fan?

Even Catherine, using her identity as a member of the West Nobles, couldn’t bribe those maids and bodyguards, let alone Gu Fan. Did those maids and bodyguards look like fools? Would they do something harmful to the East Nobles for someone like Gu Fan, who barely had any status?

Catherine, filled with suspicion, asked again, "You don’t seem to be wealthy either. Where did you get the money to buy off the East Nobles’ subordinates to do this for you?"

To deal with this, Gu Fan had prepared his explanation. He explained, "Sometimes, bribing someone doesn’t require money, but rather offering the help they need, especially when they’re in trouble. That kind of help is definitely more useful than money."

It sounded quite logical, and Catherine immediately became full of interest in Gu Fan, "Can you reveal a little more?"

Gu Fan had his explanation ready, "I’ve been monitoring the people coming and going from the East and West residences lately. I noticed one person frequently going in and out, and I started paying attention to him. After following that person for a while, I discovered that he was messing around outside behind his family’s back, and he even had an illegitimate child. It just so happened that this illegitimate child, after getting drunk, got into a fight and was nearly killed by someone. I just happened to intervene and save him, so that person owes me a favor. As for why he didn’t use his identity in Organization X to help the illegitimate child, it’s because he had no choice due to his other half also being from Organization X."

Catherine seemed to have an epiphany, "If I’m not mistaken, the person you bribed is a maid, and her husband is also from Organization X. Typically, a maid can get protection from Organization X but can’t use its resources, so she had the illegitimate child on the side and dared not speak of it, because if her husband who works for Organization X found out, the illegitimate child would be doomed."

Gu Fan pretended to look very surprised, "Your excellency Catherine, you’re really brilliant."

To this, Catherine just smiled faintly, seemingly enjoying the flattery from Gu Fan.

Catherine was not particularly interested in which maid was bribed. Although she still had doubts about what Gu Fan had said, she thought Gu Fan was no simple character. The fact that he got ahold of the photos showed he had some skills. So Catherine decided to fulfill her promise and let Gu Fan join her ranks.

After the official establishment, Gu Fan was extremely grateful and even swore that he would work hard and do everything Catherine tasked him with.

"Alright, continue dancing outside. When there’s work to be done, I’ll arrange it for you. As for your salary, you’ll receive it monthly as usual." Catherine looked at the photo of Li Shi in the camera, over and over, as if comparing who was more beautiful, herself or Li Shi.

Gu Fan thought for a moment, then shamelessly requested, "Your excellency Catherine, if this Eastern beauty ends up in your hands one day and if she has no use to you, could you grant her to me as a reward? I just happen to be single."

Hearing this, Catherine was first startled, then burst into uncontrollable laughter, "Alright, if you work to my satisfaction, that’s a reasonable request. I don’t have any use for her anyway."

"Thank you, your excellency Catherine." Gu Fan once again showed his determination to work hard.

Seeing Gu Fan’s earnest display of loyalty, Catherine was amused and laughed, "Do you only have eyes for this Eastern beauty?" After saying this, Catherine’s beautiful legs moved like a snake, once again challenging Gu Fan’s optic nerve.

Gu Fan was momentarily stunned, wondering what this meant. Was it a test or was she serious?