Chapter 122

Seeing that even the locals of Syracuse didn't know, the others were even more clueless. However, Exusiai's ability to cause trouble was by no means lacking:

"Do you think this Soloso might be one of Texas's suitors?"

"How could that be? Don't talk nonsense!"

Texas glared at her and retorted:

"I really don't know him, I have absolutely no recollection of him."

"How did he know you lived here? And why did he specifically send flowers and invite you down?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

Seeing that Texas, who had always been indifferent, was starting to take it seriously, Exusiai chuckled and stopped teasing her.

This only proves that they are being targeted.

But so what if they're targeting us? Penguin Logistics is never afraid of trouble. Exusiai just wants more people to cause trouble so she can really unleash her power.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, everyone went downstairs for dinner.

In the coffee shop across from the hotel, one of the henchmen who had been keeping watch quickly reminded Soloso:

"Chief, they're out!"

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Although the Bruno family was not as prestigious or as large as the Konobo Family, they were still a prominent family in Lakmawati City.

After the family members found out which hotel the Texas group had returned to, they immediately notified the patriarch.

Soloso had planned to visit in the morning, but the other party had gone sightseeing. He felt it wasn't appropriate to meet in a crowded place, so he went to deal with the matters of the previous night.

Although only twenty-five years old, Soloso Bruno possessed a meticulous mind far beyond his years. He personally planned the assassination of the Konobo family, considering every detail of the operation. Even Aitubello's subsequent blackmail was within the young man's calculations. He even dug a pit near his father's grave beforehand, waiting for his father's killer to walk right into his trap.

Last night's plan, after repeated rehearsals, was supposed to be flawless and leave no survivors.

Unexpectedly, the top enforcer did not follow family tradition and fight to the last drop of blood. Instead, he broke through the encirclement of fifty men with his daughter and escaped, leaving behind a huge hidden danger.

Around noon, Soloso returned to the hotel. He sat in the café across the street, had a family member order flowers to be delivered, and invited Texas to come down for a chat.

Little did they know that this wait would last for an entire afternoon.

Soloso's bodyguard Torey, sat beside him, and after refilling his coffee several times, he gradually lost patience and asked:

"Patriarch, she's just the last descendant of the Texas Family. She has no real power, so why do you insist on befriending her?"

Soloso elegantly held his coffee cup and took a small sip. Hearing the question, he smiled and explained:

"Torey, I've told you to read more books, but you just wouldn't listen. Your perspective is too narrow; you can't just look at things superficially. For those Syracuse families who returned from Columbia, the name Texas is like a religion."

You might think that such fawning behavior is incredibly foolish and shameful. But let me tell you, those who do great things can't be too concerned with saving face. The last power to join the Grey Hall was the Rossetti Family, who brought the technology for creating Mobile Cities from Columbia.

It has been over 50 years since the Madam Sicily established the order. Due to insufficient technology, Syracuse has remained a collection of 22 Mobile Cities. New Mobile Cities mean new opportunities and new competition. If I could become friends with Texas, even just casually, I could leverage her influence.

With the tacit approval of the Sicily Family and the support of the Gambino family and Rossetti Family, coupled with the identity they acquired at great cost—four of the Twelve Seats —they would have the opportunity to make their mark in the new Mobile Cities and usher in an era belonging to the Bruno family!

Although Torey didn't understand, he felt that the chieftain was incredibly powerful. Under Soloso's leadership, they might truly make their mark on the annals of Syracuse.

Just after six o'clock in the afternoon, the family member responsible for keeping watch at the door quickly called out to the coffee shop:

"Chief, they're out!"

Soloso straightened his white suit but made no move to approach anyone immediately.

If they're out in Texas at this time, they're probably planning to have dinner nearby. It's best to wait until they've ordered and are sure they won't be leaving before going over.

Following the Exusiai in the travel magazine, Exusiai led everyone to a pizzeria near the hotel. Syracuse is known as the land of pizza; how could they come here without trying some?

"I don't want this, this, or this. Just bring one of everything else."

She ordered every pizza flavor recommended in the magazine, regardless of whether anyone could finish it. If they really couldn't finish, they could take it home later.

Seeing that Exusiai had ordered so much food, everyone refrained from ordering anything else. Shi Lei, as if taking care of a daughter, asked Lisa what she wanted to drink, only asking the others after receiving their reply, and finally informing the waiter.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

After the other person left, Croissant picked up the menu and fanned herself with it.

"It's so hot here, I don't want to move at all if I stay indoors. When it comes to having a good attitude, Exusiai, you can always stay energetic."

Exusiai smiled, not seeing anything wrong with it:

"Hehe, since we can't leave the city anyway, there's no use in being anxious. You might as well treat this trip as a group tour, and you'll feel much better."

As they were talking, Soloso, dressed in a white suit, and his bodyguard Torey arrived at the entrance of the pizzeria.

Exusiai, with her back to them and completely unaware of their arrival, continued speaking to herself:

"I've got all the plans for tonight! After we finish our pizza, we'll go for drinks and a show. I've heard that musicals are very popular here, and many bars have a variety of performances. Just like going to the movies, it's a form of entertainment that everyone can enjoy."

Shi Lei has learned about the culture and scenery of Syracuse through books and magazines. He doesn't have much interest in these retro operas.

"I don't mind, we can go together if you want. But there's a little girl here, so we can't stay out too late. She's growing a lot right now, so she needs to go to bed early and get up early."

Exusiai sighed and reluctantly agreed. Texas nodded, acknowledging their agreement.

Soloso, who was originally going to show himself, immediately changed his mind upon hearing this. He pulled his bodyguard Torey to the counter and secretly paid for Shi Lei's meal.

If they really are going to a pub, that would be a better place to strike up a conversation than at a pizza place. Offering to pay for their meal now will leave a good impression on Texas.

Soon after, the waiter brought over various kinds of pizzas:

"Please enjoy your meal, sir."

There's the Margherita Pizza, topped with tomato sauce, local cheese, and basil. And the Devil Pizza, with Syracuse sausage, cheese, and a mix of chili powder and chili oil. Exusiai exclaimed how satisfying it was, finally getting to taste authentic Syracuse pizza!

After everyone had finished eating and drinking and was preparing to leave, the manager informed them that someone had already paid for their meal.

Texas didn't want to be misunderstood, so she quickly chased after him into the street. But after looking around, she couldn't find any suspicious figures; perhaps the other person was secretly hiding in the shadows.

Croissant was a little unsure and asked:

"Boss, did Soloso pay the money?"

"I don't know, I don't know that guest."

"Don't ask, you won't get the answer."

Lappland wiped her mouth with a tissue and laughed:

"Ordinary citizens wouldn't know about family matters. And family members are very tight-lipped. Asking now is a waste of your time."

Croissant thought about it and agreed, so she didn't ask any further questions.

Seeing Texas looking around anxiously, Exusiai pushed her towards the tavern. Shi Lei, holding Lisa's hand, followed after them while keeping an eye on Lappland.

The taverns in Syracuse are different from the bars in Lungmen; they have specially built stages for opera performances.

There were no flashing rainbow lights or loud electronic music. To better enjoy the performance, everyone took their seats in the first row on the left side of the stage.

Today's performance is called "Golden Wind," which tells the story of a young boy named Giorno who dreams of becoming a yakuza tycoon and joins his family. The performance hasn't started yet, but there are already quite a few guests here.

Soloso had just had dinner nearby and arrived at the tavern with his family members. He was dressed in a white suit and stood out among a group of bodyguards in black.

Soloso surveyed the scene and located Texas's position, then walked to the seat on the right side of the first row of the stage. He leaned close to the guest and whispered a few words, then had Torey pay and politely asked the guest to leave.

In Syracuse, there are only two kinds of people: family members and ordinary people who are not members of a family. Regardless of their status, if a family patriarch politely offers to pay for a seat, the only option is usually to agree.

Shi Lei and the others were so engrossed in their pizza that they didn't order any more snacks. They ordered a juice for Lisa and enjoyed some drinks with everyone. Suddenly, a waiter brought over an elegant fruit platter and two bottles of fine Syracuse red wine, placing them on the table.

Exusiai asked, somewhat puzzled:

"We didn't order this, you must be mistaken."

"No, it was a gift from the guests over there."

The crowd followed the finger and saw Soloso sitting on the right side of the stage, waving and greeting them.

Texas frowned, confirming once again that she didn't recognize the person opposite her. After a moment's thought, she stood up and walked towards him.

Shi Lei slightly raised his eyebrows but did not follow. With the Jade Shield protecting her, she would be safe.

Texas moved to the right side of the stage, but instead of sitting in the empty seat, she looked down at him with a condescending gaze.

"Sir, thank you very much for the flowers. Whatever your purpose, I suggest you stop here and stop trying to get close to me. I don't like owing people. Here's the money for the pizza."

After she finished speaking, she took out some coins and put them on the plate.

Soloso ignored the money, staring intently at the woman's face, feeling a pang of regret.

"Miss Texas, I mean no harm. I am here today because I really want to make friends with you."

"No need."

Texas glanced back at her colleague, then looked away and spoke directly to Soloso:

"My return to Syracuse this time is so that I will never return to Syracuse again. I have no intention of interfering in those family matters, so you don't need to waste your energy."

If it weren't for the fact that the man was very polite and didn't do anything excessive, she would have used violence to drive him away.

"Well, I admit I was being presumptuous. Miss Texas, I'm sorry for the trouble."

Soloso didn't pester her, because that would only make her hate her more. She could simply greet her at key occasions and invite her to dinner, thus maintaining a friendly demeanor and leveraging her influence.

Texas's eyes flashed with surprise; she hadn't expected the other party to give up so readily. She paused for a moment, then turned around.

Return to your seat.

After Texas left, the bodyguard Torey said in a serious voice:

"Chief, there's a little girl over there, the daughter of Konobo's Gold Medal Killer."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm absolutely certain that you won't find another Vulpo with Nine Tails in all of Syracuse."

Soloso looked at the little girl and Shi Lei sitting next to her, her eyes gradually narrowing.

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Soloso's gaze shifted to the left side of the stage.

In the semi-U-shaped seating arrangement, the person closest to her is Saluzzo's White Wolf. She maintains the furthest distance from the others, indicating a neutral relationship between them.

About three or four body lengths to the left of the White Wolf is a girl from the Dolans. Two or three body lengths further to the left is a young man wearing a hat and sunglasses, whose race is indistinguishable.

Nine-tailed Vulpine was probably too short; her head was completely obscured, with only a few of her tails sticking up.

Two or three seats to the left of the child was Texas, who had a blank expression. Further to the left was Sarkaz, with her red hair. The halo above her head was quite distracting to other viewers, so they consciously moved to a seat on the edge.

After inspecting the place, Soloso got up and left with his bodyguards in black. Performances like these in taverns were everywhere; he knew the plot of a popular show like Golden Wind without even seeing it, so there was no need to stay.

As Soloso stood up in the aisle, she finally got a clear look at Nine-tailed Vulpine. She was leaning against the man, holding his arm and resting with her eyes closed. Their intimate gesture resembled that of a father and daughter.

Texas noticed the commotion and cast a probing glance. Seeing Soloso leave with his bodyguards, she turned her gaze away.

Lappland also glanced in the direction of the sound and, seeing that no fight had broken out, felt quite disappointed.

Soloso left the tavern and got into a long Syracuse car with his bodyguard Commander, Torey.

The latter, feeling resentful, took advantage of the fact that there were no outsiders in the car and asked somewhat unwillingly:

"Chief, are we just leaving like this?"

"Heh, no need to worry. The city gates are sealed now, so they'll be stuck in Lakmawati City. Call the immigration officer and check if there are any irregularities in their registration information."

"Yes, Chieftain!"

In fact, he didn't even need to investigate; Soloso had already guessed the general outcome. Out of caution, he needed to accurately compare and verify the information to avoid any oversights.

Before planning the assassination, Soloso conducted an in-depth investigation into the families and interpersonal relationships of all the core members of the Konobo family.

This included careful consideration of who would attend the family gathering and who wouldn't be coming, how to handle those who would attend, and how to handle those who wouldn't. It also included identifying any potentially problematic individuals and outlining contingency plans.