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As the lights began to glow, the moonlight was hazy.
Tonight, the headquarters of Three Tiger Hall was brightly lit and bustling with voices. It was the sixtieth birthday celebration of Third-in-Command Hong Tianhu, scheduled to officially start at eight o'clock. However, even before dusk had fully settled, guests from all sides had already begun to arrive to offer their congratulations. Three Tiger Hall was still the top dog in Longchuan for now, and since Lufei's intentions to sweep through Three Tiger Hall were not known to outsiders, many prominent figures from Longchuan City came to show their support. Additionally, many leaders from the business community were present; historically, the business world has had an ambiguous relationship with organized crime, and much of its order has relied on it for maintenance.
The open space at the headquarters of Three Tiger Hall was already filled with various luxury cars, numbering in the hundreds. It seemed that this large area was not solely for show in such a valuable location but also served practical purposes. At that moment, several Black-Clad Men were skillfully directing vehicles into designated spots, indicating that such scenes were common occurrences.
Inside the spacious hall of Three Tiger Hall, fifty or sixty large round tables had been set up, complete with all kinds of dining utensils, just waiting for the time to serve the dishes.
Upstairs in Hong Tianhu's study sat four people. In the tall grand chair behind the desk sat the birthday star himself—Third-in-Command Hong Tianhu—who appeared radiant and energetic in a bright red outfit, a stark contrast to his despair just three days prior. Seated in front of him were Xin Yi, Lijie, and Huang Mang.
"So, you're saying that the son of the Provincial Party Secretary is currently in a deep coma?" Upon hearing this news, Hong Tianhu felt quite pleased.
"Yes, once this event concludes here, he should wake up. However, by then it will be too late for him."
"Thank you, Miss Li! Three Tiger Hall owes you a great favor!"
"Third-in-Command is too kind; I'm just helping Xin Yi," Lijie replied lightly, implying that her assistance was for Xin Yi rather than for Three Tiger Hall or Hong Tianhu himself.
Hong Tianhu was not offended and laughed heartily: "Of course! But helping Brother Xin is also helping Three Tiger Hall. Hahaha..."
The three others did not take much notice of his words; they could not have anticipated that what Hong Tianhu said would carry unusual significance.
Xin Yi smiled and asked, "Will Lufei come?"
"Yes! He will definitely come. It's just his nature to want to stand out. If he receives an invitation and doesn't show up, people will think he's afraid of us at Three Tiger Hall. So he will certainly attend," Huang Mang seemed quite familiar with Lufei's character as he responded.
"Well, I suspect he has more than one purpose for coming. He'll probably bring along some tough characters and definitely carry some powerful weapons. If I'm not mistaken, another goal of his is to coordinate inside and outside," Xin Yi narrowed his eyes as he analyzed.
Upon hearing Xin Yi's analysis, Hong Tianhu behind the desk nodded secretly. It seemed his judgment was correct; this young man was impressive—not only skilled in Kung Fu and possessing extraordinary demeanor but also meticulous in thought. It appeared that if Three Tiger Hall wanted to grow stronger in the future, it would be essential.
"What should we do? Should we control him as soon as he arrives?" Huang Mang clearly hadn't considered this point until Xin Yi's analysis made him realize how likely it was.
"That's unnecessary. As long as we control those outside the estate, these few won't cause much trouble. Just leave it to me," Xin Yi confidently stated. "By the way, how are things arranged outside the estate?"
"Well, Brother Xin, to be honest with you, aside from those stationed at various venues and inside the estate, I've included all trustworthy brothers outside; there are about a hundred or so. I'm afraid that's somewhat lacking in numbers... However, all these hundred are carefully selected and have strong combat capabilities." Huang Mang seemed aware that arranging such a small number was insufficient but felt there was little choice given that Three Tiger Hall had many venues requiring guards and not everyone could be trusted. Arranging this hundred had already been his maximum effort.
"It's okay, Lijie, we'll still rely on you when the time comes," Xin Yi said with a smile, not feeling that Huang Mang had arranged too few people.
"Sure, no problem."
"Alright! Since everything is going according to plan and the time seems right, let's head down!" Hong Tianhu stood up first and said loudly.
...
Outside the Three Tiger Hall estate, in the dense darkness of the night, a large group of figures was cautiously making their way forward. They stopped at the edge of the forest, where they could see the tall walls of Three Tiger Hall and the shadows of people moving on the stands above. One figure crept up to a bald man with a shiny head and whispered, "Eagle Brother, all personnel are in position."
"Okay, hold your positions. When the time comes, we attack immediately. Pay special attention: if you encounter anyone from Three Tiger Hall resisting, eliminate them without hesitation. But do not touch anyone else; Fei Ge has instructed that many inside are prominent figures and friends of his!" the bald man quietly commanded.
"Understood!" The figure even saluted awkwardly, treating himself as a brave revolutionary soldier—what a fool!
"A-Bao, Ali, Akin, Old Five..." The bald man called out several more names.
"Here! Eagle Brother!" A few figures quickly approached.
"You guys have decent Kung Fu, right? Did you see that? Pair up in twos and take down the stands on the wall!" The bald man pointed at the stands on the wall and then muttered quietly, "What kind of estate is this? It's clearly asking us to attack a fortress. If I had known earlier, I would have brought explosives."
"Huh? What did Eagle Brother say?" A few people didn't catch the latter part.
"Nothing, just focus on taking care of the stands."
"Yes!" The group dispersed to pair up elsewhere.
The bald man raised his hand to check his watch under the moonlight and said, "Damn it, it's still so early. Xiao San, keep an eye out; I'm going to take a quick nap. That little red one from last night really wore me out; she was so wild! I'm feeling sleepy today."
"Eagle Brother, rest assured; I've got this covered."
...
As Hong Tianhu and his group reached the stairs, someone called out, "Look, Third-in-Command is coming down!" Instantly, warm applause erupted in the hall. Hong Tianhu smiled and nodded like a national leader, his right hand waving slightly in the air... If there were some flashbulbs and cameras around, it would be just like a head of state receiving treatment. Who would have thought that doing well could be so impressive?
Following closely behind were Xin Yi and Lijie, who felt somewhat out of place. The two assassins were under the spotlight, which felt a bit crazy to them; they were used to blending into the crowd and being unnoticed. In fact, the attention on them was far greater than that on Hong Tianhu. Most of the men's gazes were drawn to Lijie. Although she was dressed casually today, her tight black leather outfit accentuated her curvy figure, causing at least eighty percent of the men in the hall to swallow hard, with at least twenty percent of them receiving pinches from their companions.
The women, on the other hand, were mostly captivated by Xin Yi. This man, wearing a calm smile, might not have an exceptionally stunning appearance, but his handsome face, indifferent demeanor, and deep-set eyes could easily attract women's attention.
A few people who remained sober were secretly speculating about the identities of this young couple. It seemed they had never seen such figures before, but given their descent alongside Hong Tianhu, it was clear they had a close relationship with him. Therefore, they needed to observe carefully to avoid offending them in the future.
After descending the stairs, Huang Mang followed Hong Tianhu towards the makeshift podium. As today's main character and the guest of honor at the birthday banquet, he had to say a few words of thanks; otherwise, it would feel too lacking in atmosphere.
Once Xin Yi and Lijie reached the bottom of the stairs, they blended into the crowd and appeared to be casually wandering around. However, many people present were armed for self-defense; those who mingled on the streets often kept their weapons close at hand. Even while seemingly aimlessly strolling about, both Xin Yi and Lijie had already grasped the situation in the venue. Should anything happen, they would be able to accurately assess any potential crisis.
While "casually" wandering around, Xin Yi suddenly felt a pair of eyes scrutinizing him from the side. He turned slightly and took a couple of steps before pretending to casually glance toward the source of that gaze. Normally, when Xin Yi's gaze met another's, that person would look away; however, today this gaze remained steady and unwavering as it continued to meet Xin Yi's.
Hmm? Xin Yi found this strange and took a closer look at the owner of that gaze. It was a woman in her twenties whose somewhat professional attire couldn't hide her attractive figure. With a pretty face lightly adorned with makeup, she was undoubtedly a beauty; however, she seemed like a cold beauty—her expression was devoid of emotion and her gaze held no content directed at Xin Yi. It was indeed peculiar. Xin Yi didn't pay her much mind; he wasn't someone who would be unable to move upon seeing a beautiful woman. While he admitted that she was quite alluring, Lijie beside him was no less impressive. After exchanging glances for a few seconds, Xin Yi and Lijie continued their stroll.
On stage, Hong Tianhu continued his expressions of gratitude when suddenly loud laughter erupted from the entrance: "Hahaha... Did Boss Hong start without waiting for me?!"
All eyes turned toward the entrance where several people swaggered in. The leader among them looked up at the ceiling while holding a toothpick in his hand, incessantly picking his teeth and flicking bits of debris everywhere...
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