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"Boss, it's bad! The people from East District are coming!" A shout erupted like a bomb, shattering the tense atmosphere on the rooftop.
Li Zhenghao squinted, his sharp gaze lingering on Park Bucheng for a moment before a cold smile crept onto his lips. "Looks like there's something more important to deal with today. You, come with me!"
Park Bucheng let out a silent sigh of relief; he had almost been exposed just now. As Li Zhenghao turned away, he quickly stuffed his notebook into the inner pocket of his jacket, his heart still pounding like a drum.
He hurried to catch up with Li Zhenghao, his steps feeling unsteady as his mind replayed the earlier close call. If Li Zhenghao discovered that he was hiding information, the consequences would be dire.
Inside the base's hall, chaos reigned like boiling water, bubbling and frothing. A dozen or so underlings gathered at the door, their faces tense like frightened rabbits, eyes glued to the outside as if a beast might burst in at any moment.
Li Zhenghao strode confidently to the front door, his powerful presence instantly intimidating everyone. Park Bucheng shrank back into the crowd, trying to minimize his presence, but his eyes were like radar, scanning the surroundings for every subtle change.
"Li Zhenghao! Get out here!" A booming voice from outside carried a strong scent of gunpowder. "How dare you mess with my territory? If you don't give me an explanation today, this matter isn't over!"
Park Bucheng squinted through the crack in the door and saw twenty or thirty men outside, all looking fierce and armed, ready for a fight. At the forefront stood a burly bald man wearing a thick gold chain around his neck—Jin Taishan, the leader of East District.
Li Zhenghao scoffed dismissively. "Jin Taishan, did you take your medication wrong? What do you mean I messed with your territory? You can eat your meals however you want, but don’t speak carelessly."
"Stop pretending!" Jin Taishan roared, veins bulging on his forehead. "My casino was smashed up, costing me tens of millions! The surveillance footage shows it was your men! The evidence is clear; do you still want to deny it?"
Park Bucheng's heart skipped a beat; he knew this had nothing to do with him since he had been near the base for days and hadn’t had time to vandalize any casinos. Could someone be framing him? A sense of unease washed over him—there seemed to be a larger conspiracy lurking behind this.
Just then, a woman in a black suit stepped forward from behind, elegantly adjusting her collar and exuding an air of authority. "Gentlemen, why not sit down and discuss this? Getting so worked up won't help anyone."
Park Bucheng's eyes lit up as he recognized her. Wait a minute; wasn't that Kim Soo-yeon, the PR director of Taiji Consortium? What was she doing here? Could it be…
Li Zhenghao clearly recognized Kim Soo-yeon, and his expression shifted slightly, the previously arrogant demeanor now subdued. "Director Jin, your presence is an honor," he said, attempting to regain composure.
Kim Soo-yeon smiled gently, revealing a charming grin. "Shall we move to a more suitable place for our discussion? The hotel's conference room is ready, and the serene environment will be better for communication."
Ten minutes later, Park Bucheng followed Li Zhenghao and others into a luxurious hotel conference room. He had intended to remain in the background as an invisible observer, but to his surprise, Li Zhenghao called him to sit beside him.
"This kid looks sharp; let him be a witness," Li Zhenghao remarked meaningfully, a flicker of something unnoticeable flashing in his eyes.
Park Bucheng shrank back slightly, feigning a submissive demeanor while his mind raced with thoughts. The circumstances of this negotiation were peculiar, and Kim Soo-yeon's appearance was particularly intriguing. He noticed her fingers tapping restlessly on the table, the rhythm chaotic, indicating her inner turmoil; something was clearly troubling her.
As the negotiation commenced, Jin Taishan abruptly tossed a stack of photographs onto the table. The images revealed several individuals vandalizing a casino. "These are your people! The evidence is irrefutable; do you still want to argue?" he challenged.
Li Zhenghao glanced at the photos, his face darkening ominously like clouds before a storm. "These individuals were indeed my subordinates, but they were dismissed long ago. Their current actions have nothing to do with me," he retorted.
"That's nonsense!" Jin Taishan slammed his hand on the table, glaring fiercely. "They are still operating on your territory! Do you dare claim ignorance?"
Just as the atmosphere grew tense and charged, Park Bucheng suddenly spoke up. "Um… I think I've seen them at Zhang Hu's place."
At this remark, all eyes turned toward him like spotlights. Park Bucheng pretended to be startled, stammering, "I… I saw them last time when I went to collect protection fees; they were drinking at Zhang Hu's place and seemed to be discussing something…"
A glint of interest sparked in Li Zhenghao's eyes as he fixed his gaze on Park Bucheng. "Oh? Go on; tell us everything you know."
Park Bucheng lowered his head, his voice dwindling to a whisper like a mosquito buzzing. "They… seemed to be planning something and mentioned boss Jin's casino…"
Jin Taishan's expression changed. He knew very well that Zhang Hu had always wanted to annex his territory, and the two had been in a covert struggle for years. If this was indeed orchestrated by Zhang Hu, then this conflict could mean… He began to suspect whether he had fallen into a trap designed to lure him away from his stronghold.
Kim Soo-yeon interjected at the right moment, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. "Gentlemen, I believe this matter requires further investigation. Why not take a step back and give each other some room? Impulsive actions won't resolve anything until the truth is revealed."
After a heated exchange of words, both parties finally reached an agreement. Jin Taishan agreed to withdraw his men, while Li Zhenghao promised to assist in investigating the matter and provide Jin Taishan with an explanation.
After the meeting, Park Bucheng pretended to head to the restroom but actually followed Kim Soo-yeon. At the corner, he deliberately bumped into her and hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to."
At the same time, as he helped Kim Soo-yeon up, he discreetly slipped a note into her palm, his movements so swift that they were nearly imperceptible.
Kim Soo-yeon paused for a moment before returning to her usual demeanor, nonchalantly gripping the note in her hand. "It's fine, just be careful."
Back at the base, Li Zhenghao called Park Bucheng into his office. "You did well today. Looks like I didn't misjudge you; you really have some skills."
Park Bucheng lowered his head, feigning humility. "It was just luck..."
"Enough with the act," Li Zhenghao suddenly shifted his tone to a serious one. "I'm giving you an opportunity to investigate Zhang Hu and Jin Taishan's backgrounds. Find out what they're really up to."
Park Bucheng's heart raced; was this a test or did Li Zhenghao have other intentions? Before he could ponder further, Li Zhenghao added, "Also look into Kim Soo-yeon. That woman is not simple; I have a feeling she has ulterior motives."
As he left the office, a glint flashed in Park Bucheng's eyes. He knew that a bigger storm was about to unfold. The note he had left for Kim Soo-yeon contained only one line: "How much have you uncovered about the deal between Taiji Consortium and the Gangster?"
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