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Once this matter came to light, coupled with the previous news I had exchanged with Chen Ming and the Helmsman, that very day! My name became a hot topic in Kyoto and throughout the entire Tian Ye Group.
I knew there would be discussions about me; perhaps some would say that someone like me wouldn't last long because I didn't know how to hide my talents or avoid drawing attention, leaving no room for reconciliation with those I offended.
Dong Ge, you handled this matter quite well. As a result, you have become the center of attention, and it seems our future actions may not be as convenient.
Zheng Yu told me this, and I smiled upon hearing it. This is where Zheng Yu and I differ. When I was an undercover agent, I also concealed my abilities like Zheng Yu did. Yes, when no one pays attention, the risks are smaller, but so are the rewards.
With Zheng Yu's talents and the police's assistance behind him, he merely managed to secure a position as a trusted aide to a leader.
There is always a trade-off; now that the Tian Ye Group has started operating casinos and counterfeit currency factories, if we don't release some shocking news soon, it will be innocent people like Lu Ying who suffer.
I calmly stated that as long as everything is done based on solid evidence, there shouldn't be any problems. The only fear is miscalculating; one wrong step could lead to a disastrous fall from which one might never recover.
Indeed, today Miss Fang seemed to hold you in high regard. She will likely report your performance to the new boss. With the old officials currently out of favor, it is indeed the right time to support new officials, which greatly increases your chances of rising in rank, Dong Ge.
Zheng Yu said this, and I nodded with a smile. It is true; theoretically speaking, I do not belong to the old guard. In this regard, I have an advantage over Chen Ming and Qian Cun Jin!
By the way, do you know what kind of person Miss Fang is?
I asked Zheng Yu. From Chen Ming's and Qian Cun Jin's attitudes, it was clear that Miss Fang was not an ordinary person. If she were merely the new boss's woman or assistant sent to handle such matters, it felt somewhat implausible.
I don't know; the new boss of Tian Ye Group has brought many unfamiliar faces—young people whose statuses all surpass that of the Helmsman.
Zheng Yu replied, and I frowned upon hearing this. How many people are aware of this?
About seven or eight? Zheng Yu answered. I frowned again and began to ponder—seven or eight? There are thirteen Helmsmen in total within Tian Ye Group!
These seven or eight individuals lack official titles yet stand above the Helmsmen?
I chuckled.
Dong Ge, have you thought of something?
Zheng Yu asked me. I replied: Is it possible that these seven or eight people are waiting to take over the positions of the Helmsmen?
Hiss!
Zheng Yu gasped in surprise!
Now that you mention it, it does seem plausible. I can't believe I didn't think of that!
Zheng Yu said. I smiled upon hearing this; otherwise, why would Chen Ming and Ning Chuan act so submissively? They seem incredibly anxious over trivial matters! If there are seven or eight people waiting to take over thirteen Helmsman positions, then a significant portion must be removed!
Even so, for now, this doesn't concern us directly. We should focus on what comes next. Qian Cun Jin and Chen Ming are currently in a life-and-death struggle with us; even if they are removed from their positions soon, they will rush to eliminate us before losing their power.
Zheng Yu said. I nodded in agreement; indeed, Chen Ming and Qian Cun Jin are more anxious than I am. They believe their positions aren't secure enough—once they lose power, can they withstand my revenge?
Of course, even if I claim I won't retaliate, they wouldn't believe me. So before losing power, they must eliminate all their enemies—I'm one of them.
Today, I realized that Chen Ming and Qian Cun Jin have reached an understanding, so Qian Cun Jin won't take action for the time being. He will wait until Lu Ying's matter is resolved before making his move.
I said this to Zheng Yu, who nodded in agreement. "If I die, I’ll take Chen Ming with me! He will definitely make Qian Cun Jin wait."
In a couple of days, Liu Sen returned with my trained subordinates! The three-month deadline was almost up! By then, what was there to fear about assassination? I was in a bad mood; I might even turn the tables on them!
After chatting with Zheng Yu, I called Liu Sen to confirm his return date. Liu Sen told me that he had completed the training. Since I had matters here, he would set off immediately! He would be back in about a week.
The timing was just right; Chen Ming's situation didn’t require Liu Sen's involvement. That matter could be resolved in about a week, and then it would be time for Liu Sen and his team to deal with Qian Cun Jin.
When I asked him how many of his subordinates had returned from this mission, my heart sank. Only thirty had survived!
"Dong Ge, don’t be too upset. This was their own choice. More could have survived if we hadn’t participated in a brutal battle that we didn’t need to join. We saved quite a few local residents, and I must say, our brothers are all the same."
Liu Sen told me this, and I responded with a simple "mm." I knew about the mercenary group that Liu Sen's friend led; their leader was quite decent and often participated in zero-profit rescue missions for the impoverished.
As for Lin Laoyezi’s efforts to reduce the power of the underworld, those who remained were indeed some good people. The ones selected for training in Yue Nan were all elites among them!
Bloodthirsty elites!
Yes, bring back everyone you can. Don’t let our brothers die far from home.
After hanging up the phone, I thought about the seventy men. If I didn’t squeeze some money out of someone like Qian Cun Jin, how could I provide compensation for my brothers?
I wasn’t alone. I had to ensure that every brother who lost their precious life under my command would have their families taken care of for life!
That night, I returned home to find it spotless and dinner prepared.
"Back already? I made dinner; hurry up and eat," Lu Ying called out to me. I walked over to the dining table and saw a feast laid out—everything looked delicious!
Wow, this is really nice.
I couldn’t help but exclaim; it seemed like Linna had tortured my taste buds for too long because just seeing food made my mouth water!
"Eat up," Lu Ying said sweetly as she handed me chopsticks. I suggested we eat together and started digging in—Lu Ying’s cooking was truly excellent! So good!
"Thank you," I said.
Lu Ying sat beside me with a smile as she watched me eat. Suddenly, she blurted out something that caught me off guard.
"Why are you thanking me?"
I mumbled through my food, and Lu Ying smiled again. "Thank you for respecting my choice and for standing up for me. I found out that the person who bullied me yesterday is the son of the He Bei Province Leader. I know you even confronted him today and got penalized for your earnings because of it."
Cough cough.
I suddenly cleared my throat a couple of times, a bit choked up because I was startled by Lu Ying.
What she said made sense, and her gaze was steady. It was fine; this was something a friend should do.
I smiled and said that I loved Linna, and as long as she didn’t change, I wouldn’t either.
“What? Are you reminding me that we’re just friends?” I teased. “You’re overthinking it; I genuinely feel lucky to have you as a friend.”
Lu Ying smiled at me, her expression sweet and beautiful.
“That’s a bit premature, isn’t it? You’ve only known me for a few days,” I chuckled. “Since Linna left until today, it’s only been three days.”
“It’s been three months,” Lu Ying replied with a laugh, leaving me momentarily stunned.
“You got to know me through Zheng Yu? That doesn’t count, does it?”
I set down my bowl and chopsticks, laughing, but Lu Ying smiled back and said, “Why doesn’t it count? During these three months, you’ve been on my mind the most. I’ve always talked about everything with my brother Yu. He doesn’t understand you either and often comes to discuss things with me. At first, I was really curious about what kind of person you were. Now that we’ve met, you’re indeed impressive.”
“Haha! So Zheng Yu often can’t figure me out and has to consult you?”
I chuckled; I thought Zheng Yu was quite sharp and could see right through my thoughts. It seemed he had put in quite a bit of effort to guess my identity and intentions. Damn, that made me feel more balanced!
“Yeah, you’re bold and decisive in your actions, truly impressive—a real man,” Lu Ying said while looking at me with admiration.
“Wow! Thank you for the compliment! What you said is all true. I have one major advantage: I’m devoted,” I reminded Lu Ying again. As a friend, it was necessary for me to pull her back before she jumped off a cliff.
“Can you stop being so shameless? Can’t we just have a conversation without you getting all dramatic? Who said I liked you? Look at how scared you are!”
Lu Ying laughed helplessly at my antics. I nonchalantly picked up my bowl and shrugged, saying, “I’m notorious for being shameless; if you’re aware of that, then good.”
I was truly amazed—how could someone like her exist in this world?
“Have you seen enough? Are you impressed?”
“I am impressed!”
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