Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, a curtain of rain enveloped the entire city.
Even in such weather, Street below is still busy with traffic, and the bustling scene has not faded in the slightest due to wind and rain.
Yuan Chen Group Building, in the luxurious office on the top floor.
Chen Chen was sitting behind the executive desk, holding the mobile phone in both hands, his knuckles trembling slightly.
He held his breath, his face tensed, as if he was waiting for a verdict that related to his wealth and life.
Secretary Liu stood quietly with his hands down, leaning forward, listening with the same nervous expression.
On the other end of the phone, a slightly unruly man's voice came:
"Chief Chen, we have already dealt with the person you want to kill, and we have dealt with it very cleanly. We guarantee that not even a piece of minced meat can be found."
"Within a week, please prepare the remaining money and pay it all in cash."
"Remember, we never like to wait for people to do things. If you are a day late, someone will naturally come to pick it up."
"As for whether it is money or other parts of your body that is withdrawn, it depends on Mr. Killer's mood that day. Don't blame me for not reminding you..."
The voice on the phone was a little arrogant, blatantly threatening the Underworld hero.
"Yes, yes!"
Chen Chen didn't care, and responded continuously:
"Mr. Xiao Sa, please rest assured, and your organization, please rest assured. Chen guarantees with its own credibility that the balance will be received on time."
There was a hint of respect in his tone that even he himself was unaware of.
With a beep, the phone hung up.
There was a brief silence in the office.
The next second, "Bah!"
Chen Chen slammed his palm on the table, and the thick Redwood executive desk made a muffled sound.
He jumped up from his chair, his face flushed, and his eyes burst into long-suppressed ecstasy:
"Dead! He is really dead!"
Secretary Liu looked at the crazy Chen Chen, recovered from the shock, and asked tentatively:
"Chairman, Lord Scorpion... was really killed like this?"
"Can't be wrong!"
Chen Chen nodded vigorously, his voice trembling:
"You can tell from that guy Xiaosa's tone that he didn't lie to me."
Secretary Liu heard this, his face was still full of disbelief.
You know, Scorpion is not a low-level cadre like Xu Hao.
This person is extremely powerful, enough to rank among the top three in the entire Noah Organization's Eastern Capital Branch.
Even if the original Red Tiger Gang and the three major Guardian come out together and jointly attack, they may not be their opponents.
What's more, the ability possessed by Scorpion is so unpredictable that it can kill people invisible.
Even if they, as Mole, provided some information to the other party, they only scratched the surface and never found out the true details of their abilities.
Therefore, in Secretary Liu's view, if the mysterious master could rely on Sneak Attack's method to seriously injure Scorpion, rendering him incapacitated.
It was what they expected, a very good result.
As for finding an opportunity to completely eliminate such a monster in less than two days.
This is really beyond their imagination.
Secretary Liu hesitated for a moment, but broke Chen Chen's excitement and suggested:
"Chairman, this matter is very important. Should we... confirm again?"
This suggestion was like a basin of cold water, making the excitement on Chen Chen's face fade away slightly, and a trace of doubt immediately appeared in his mind.
"Send someone to check."
Upon hearing the Chen Chen command, Secretary Liu immediately nodded, walked aside and dialed the phone.
The next wait became extremely long.
Chen Chen was pacing back and forth in the office.
Sometimes he stops in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking at the city in the rain, and sometimes he sits back in his chair irritably, tapping his fingers on the table unconsciously.
Secretary Liu stood still, but his frequent movements of raising his wrist to look at his watch also revealed his inner unrest.
Half an hour later, the cell phone rang suddenly.
Secretary Liu quickly answered the call and pressed the speakerphone button.
"Brother Liu, the police have surrounded the entire building 444 Linjiang Avenue and put up a cordon to prevent anyone from getting close."
"I asked the brothers in Police Force to inquire. It is said that an extremely bad Murder Case happened here last night. A female corpse had been carried out before..."
"Also, this seems to be the hiding place of "Rainy Night Butcher" that caused panic a while ago."
"Have the police caught Rainy Night Butcher?"
Secretary Liu heard this and immediately asked.
"Probably not yet. They have sealed the situation tightly. We only know that Perverted Sex Maniac is missing and has not been arrested yet."
"Okay, you continue to stay there and report any situation at any time."
The phone hangs up.
"It seems to be true..."
Secretary Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to Chen Chen and analyzed:
"Chairman, according to Scorpion's habits, whether he is performing tasks or daily life, he likes to come out at night and rarely shows his face during the day."
"444 Linjiang Avenue is exactly one of the hiding places of Scorpion that we provided to Mr. Killer. The police found criminal evidence there, but he was not present. It should be the murderer Duo Ji..."
Chen Chen nodded slightly, the excitement on his face was less intense than before, but there was a hint of awe.
The killing of a master of Scorpion's level was nothing less than a heavy bomb dropped for Noah Organization's Eastern Capital Branch.
This news cannot be concealed at all, and I am afraid it will spread throughout the entire underground world before long.
"Xiao Liu."
Chen Chen sat back on the large boss chair, his eyes suddenly became sharp. "How is the fund raising going?"
"I'm trying to figure it out."
Secretary Liu looked troubled:
"Chairman, you also know that most of our funds are transferred through multiple layers of nested transactions through overseas accounts and Shadow Company. To withdraw such a large amount of clean cash in a short period of time is a complicated process and can easily attract attention."
"Gotta speed it up!"
Chen Chen emphasized his tone. "The other party only gave one week. If it exceeds the time limit, we cannot afford the consequences..."
He paused and did not say the next words, but Secretary Liu already understood.
That kind of Assassin organization's behavior will never reason with you.
Secretary Liu nodded and accepted the order, then sighed slightly:
"I originally thought that the other party would need at least one to two weeks to figure out the situation and be ready before taking action. I didn't expect that he would take action so neatly."
"I didn't expect that either."
Chen Chen sighed with the same emotion, and then changed the subject, his eyes shining with ambition.
"But isn't this better?"
"Scorpion The sooner the scorpion dies, the faster the restraints on us will be released, and the easier it will be to let go of our hands and feet!"
Chen Chen My thoughts are racing, now I am almost certain.
The man behind Xiaosa is the culprit of the Dock Warehouse massacre.
Even the complete annihilation of Noah and the entire Pursuer Squad team in Waste Treatment Plant was the result of their organization.
Being able to kill Scorpion so easily means he is certainly capable of doing all that.
A Mysterious Organization who has such terrifying strength and dares to confront Noah head-on...
This may be the perfect opportunity to get rid of control and regain a new life.
Thinking of this, Chen Chen looked at his confidants and followed the topic and said:
"Our current relationship with this Mr. Killer is just an employment relationship. In the last meeting, the other party did not express any intention of in-depth cooperation."
"Now that Scorpion dies, even if the transaction is completed, it may not be that easy to get online in the future."
Secretary Liu immediately understood the chairman's intention, and after thinking for a while, he suggested:
"Chairman, we can consider starting with Xiaosa."
"Oh?"
"Since we intend to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with each other, we must have a stable and reliable communication channel."
"Xiaosa is originally one of our Red Tiger Gang, and his identity is clear. It is most suitable for him to be the middleman."
"We can give him a false position of Yuan Chen Group Advisor. The status sounds respectable, but it does not involve the core business. We can use this name to attract him first and let him maintain this line with all his heart."
"In the future, we can use him to build relationships with the top management of that organization, gradually gain their trust, and ultimately deeply bind the interests of both parties to form a more solid alliance."
Chen Chen heard this and hesitated slightly:
"A member of Assassin organization, would be willing to come back and rejoin us Red Tiger Gang?"
"Yes."
Secretary Liu answered in the affirmative:
"From my observation, Xiaosa's strength and family background are very ordinary. He should not be a core member of the organization, but more like a peripheral liaison."
"Because of this, he needs a decent identity and stable income to improve his life."
"We give him these benefits, and he maintains a good relationship for us, which is beneficial to both parties. I think the organization is also happy to see us taking the initiative to show our goodwill."
"Okay!"
Chen Chen made the final decision. "I'll leave this matter to you."
"Yes, Chairman."
Secretary Liu bowed and said goodbye.
Chen Chen is the only one left in the office.
He stood up slowly and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Overlooking the huge city below that is still running orderly in the rain.
The flush on his face has not completely faded away, and deep in his eyes is burning ambition.
Scorpion died, and the big mountain pressing on his head was finally removed.
Next, it's time for him to show off his Fist and Foot.
Crackling--
A string of thousands of firecrackers exploded at the entrance of the courtyard, deafening.
Broken red confetti flew in all directions with the smell of gunpowder smoke, like a lively red rain.
Fang Cheng threw away the slender bamboo pole that lit the firecrackers in his hand and clapped his hands.
When I turned around, I saw the smiles on the faces of my family.
"Okay! Loud enough!"
Uncle Li Dingjian shouted at the top of his lungs, "This is called a good start, and it's also called a house-killing gun."
"You guys, be careful, don't let sparks splash on you."
Mother Li Biyun kept urging her, but the curve of her mouth revealed her inner joy.
Grandpa Li Zhenhua is wearing a brand new dark Tang suit and is in good spirits.
He looked at the brand new couplets posted under the white wall with green tiles, and the satisfaction in his eyes almost overflowed:
"It's lively and popular. Only when it's popular can the house live on. This will be our home in Eastern Capital from now on."
Fang Cheng walked over with a smile and held Grandpa's arm:
"Grandpa, go in and take a look. My uncle has put a lot of effort into decorating this house."
This building is located at Courtyard on Wanghu Town old street.
From the outside, the antique style with green tiles, white walls, cornices and upturned corners blends into the scenery of the entire street.
After nearly two months of renovation, the interior has been completely renewed.
The ground in the yard is paved with Anti-slip bluestone slabs, and an elegant Flower Bed is set up in the corner.
Under the two big trees with lush foliage, a stone table and bench were placed on one, and a sturdy Swing Set was set up on the other.
In summer, you can imagine how leisurely and comfortable it will be to take a rest here.
Pushing open the thick Carved Gate, a scent of light woody aroma and fresh air hits your face.
The interior decoration style is a combination of traditional and modern styles.
Living Room houses a set of Redwood sofas and Coffee Table with smooth lines, and several ink paintings with far-reaching artistic conceptions hang on the wall.
Looking up, the ceiling is a flat-top design without a main light, and the hidden Central Air Conditioner air outlet ensures a comfortable temperature.
The ground is covered with warm and delicate oak flooring, which makes no sound when stepped on.
"Dad, look, is this TV big enough? It's 85 inches. You can watch the news Traditional Opera without hurting your eyes."
Li Dingjian pointed at the LCD TV that occupied almost half of the wall, as if offering a treasure, and proudly introduced:
"There is also this, fully automatic Massage Chair. Later I will set up Program for you. Press it every day to activate blood circulation and unblock meridians."
Li Biyun was more concerned about practicality. She touched the vertical water dispenser next to the sofa, then looked at the brand new Air Purifier in the corner, and nodded with satisfaction:
"Ding Jian, you are so thoughtful. These appliances are all from big brands. Dad can use them with confidence."
"Of course, it's for my dad. Can you be vague?"
Li Dingjian laughed.
"Grandpa, I have also prepared a gift for you. Congratulations on Housewarming."
Fang Cheng said, taking a long brocade box from the side.
"You kids, we are all part of the same family, why are you bringing any gifts?"
Li Zhenhua complained, but the smile wrinkles on his face became deeper.
Fang Cheng Open the box, and a beautifully framed vertical scroll Scroll Painting slowly unfolds.
In the painting, several vigorous Ancient Pine plants stand upright on the side of the mountain stream.
Two red-crowned cranes stand elegantly, either standing with their necks hunched, or looking for food with their heads lowered. The background is the distant mountains shrouded in mist.
"This should be called...Pine and Crane Longevity Painting, right?"
Li Zhenhua's eyes lit up. He carefully stretched out his fingers and gently brushed the surface of Scroll Painting, feeling the texture of the paper.
"Yes."
Fang Cheng explained with a smile:
"This is an authentic work by the famous modern artist Liu Haisu. It is not particularly precious, but the painting is exquisite and has a good meaning. The pine and cranes prolong life, and the home is peaceful, so it is suitable to hang in Living Room."
"Good, good painting, good meaning!"
Grandpa praised repeatedly, "Cheng Cheng is so thoughtful. I like this painting and hang it on the wall behind the sofa."
Seeing the old man's heartfelt joy, Li Biyun and Li Dingjian also looked at each other and smiled.
"Okay, I've also read the paintings. It's getting late, so I'm going to cook."
Li Biyun rolled up his sleeves and prepared to walk to the kitchen.
"Sister, why don't you take a break?"
Li Dingjian tried to dissuade. "I originally contacted Hotel's boss Master and asked him to bring two apprentices over to make a table, so as to save you from fatigue."
"That won't work!"
Li Biyun immediately shook his head with a firm attitude:
"For the first meal after moving into a new house, you must cook it yourself, so that your life will become more prosperous. This is called "First Cooking Meal" or "Housewarming Banquet". Let others help you cook it, which will affect the family's fortune."
"Your sister is right."
Li Zhenhua said from the side, "In our hometown, we have to use new rice to cook rice, which means that the rice jar is always full and the family is prosperous."
"Yes, I listen to you."
Li Dingjian smiled and raised his hands in surrender.
"Mom, let me help you."
Fang Cheng followed her mother to the kitchen.
The kitchen is spacious and bright, with all kitchen utensils available.
Brand new Double Doors Refrigerator, built-in oven and dishwasher are all available, and there is a large island in the middle.
Fang Cheng put on an apron and handled the ingredients neatly.
The iron pot was boiling hot on the stove, and it made a sizzling sound as soon as the oil was put into the pot.
With a flick of his wrist, the cut kidneys slid into the pot. The pot and spoon flew around, and Flames jumped up more than a foot from the side of the pot.
The spoon collided with the wall of the pot, making a crisp sound.
The sauce is poured along the edge of the pot, instantly arousing a rich aroma.
After a while, a plate of "hot kidney flowers" came out of the pot, bright red in color and fragrant in aroma.
"Cheng Cheng, your craftsmanship is getting better and better, and you can even catch up with Chef Hotel!"
Li Biyun stood aside, glanced at it, and praised it without hesitation.
Fang Cheng smiled slightly and looked at a piece of Prompt Information that quietly appeared in front of him:
[Cooking Experience+1].
Li Biyun is breaking apart Greens one by one, placing it under Faucet and carefully washing Mud and Sand at the root of the leaves, while muttering:
"This kitchen is really nicely decorated. It's almost bigger than the Living Room we have at home. Your uncle is really willing to spend money."
"Think about how a few months ago, he had nothing to do, sighing for the money for his father's Surgery job. Who would have thought that now he would buy a house for his father and decorate it without batting an eye..."
Li Biyun sighed, with a bit of relief and emotion in his words.
Fang Cheng heard this, and his heart was slightly touched.
Grandpa's retirement home is completely settled.
Next, I should also consider changing my mother to a better place to live.
As for the money issue?
That is no longer a problem.
It won't be long before you become a veritable multimillionaire.