Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Xi Mubai’s Ex-Wife

 

Actually, some of the people started to realize Xinghe looked suspiciously familiar but they just couldn’t place her.

The name, Xia Xinghe sounded familiar as well.

Xia Zhi didn’t conceal the truth from Junting. He answered simply, “Senior, she’s my uncle’s daughter so my cousin, but I treat her as my actual sister.”

Junting was still confused. “How come I never heard you say you have a cousin that’s impressively good at coding? Wait a minute… Does this mean that the books you borrowed from me are for her? The mini-game, that’s her handiwork too?”

Xia Zhi nodded.

It was Junting’s prediction that the computer expert Xia Zhi knew was no simple character, but the person’s actual capability turned out to be beyond his prediction.

“You sneaky bastard, how could you hide such an impressive talent away from your senior?” Junting clubbed Xia Zhi’s arm jokingly.

Xia Zhi chuckled apologetically. “Sis likes to keep a low profile. She doesn’t like people meddling in her business…”

“I’ve got it!” Suddenly, a cry issued from among the crowd. A senior CEO clawed to the front of the crowd excitedly, decrying, “I finally realized Miss Xia’s true identity!”

“What is it?” Junting turned around to ask.

Excitement shone in the CEO’s eyes as he announced, “I saw her at Young Master Xi’s birthday party! No wonder she looks so familiar, she’s CEO Xi’s ex-wife!”

WHAT‽

Junting and Xiao Mo widened their eyes in shock.

How can this be possible… Xia Xinghe is Xi Mubai’s… ex-wife!

For some reason, the heart of these two men wrenched with complicated emotions.

In one break room, Xinghe and Mubai sat across the table facing each other.

Ever since Xinghe walked in, Mubai had been staring cordially at her. His thoughts and emotions were shielded behind his deep eyes.

After a silence that lasted for a minute long, Xinghe saw he still didn’t have any intention of speaking so she said, “If you have nothing to say, I’m going to leave.”

“Don’t you have anything you want to tell me?” Mubai finally asked.

Xinghe looked him quizzically and replied, “What do you mean by that?”

“Explain your recent changes.”

Nonplussed, Xinghe responded, “Why should I?”

She didn’t owe him an explanation.

Mubai read her thought so he tried a different tact, “You’ve recovered your memory?”

“Yes.”

“You were already a computer genius before all this?”

“Yes.”

“I’ve truly underestimated you. I’m impressed.” Mubai said seriously, his tone full of admiration. Praise where praise was due.

“I thought we were here to discuss the partnership.” Xinghe wasn’t there for small talk.

She treated their past together as a dream. She had woken up from it and was ready to let it go.

The Xinghe that had recovered her memory was a new Xinghe. She had no interest in catching up on old times with him.

Mubai’s dark eyes glistened slightly and he smiled. “Right, then let’s discuss the partnership…”

After he passed her a document, he explained, “Inside this are the basic clauses. Read them carefully and if you’re okay with it, come to my company tomorrow to sign the contract.”

Xinghe accepted the document, pocketed it without opening, and stood up to leave.

Mubai was puzzled. “Aren’t you going to look at it? Where are you going?”

“I’m taking it back home to study closely. If I find no issue with it, CEO Xiao from my company will go to you to sign the contract tomorrow.”

Chapter 122: Get to Know Her Again

 

“…” Mubai was at a loss for words. “You should take a look at it now because if there’s any issues, we can discuss them now. Furthermore, I believe you’re the one actually running the company.”

Xinghe blinked. He was right.

Since there was time, they might as well do it now.

Xinghe sat back down and started to flip through the document slowly.

Mubai picked up a cup of tea and studied Xinghe closely through the cover of his cup. His feelings were complicated.

He didn’t expect Xinghe to undergo such a drastic change.

It was akin to how those superheroes’ family members felt when they learnt of his or her true identity.

And this happened with his ex-wife… Any man would be shocked beyond belief if they were put in his shoes.

Needless to say, Mubai received his fair share of shock, but he didn’t regret having the divorce with Xinghe because this gave him the chance to get to know this whole new her…

Regarding the past, he shared the same sentiment as Xinghe, a dream that was not particularly memorable.

However, from this moment onwards, he would not ignore this woman anymore.

He wanted to get to know her again.

Mubai set his cup down and reminded kindly, “Take your time, you can ask me if there’s anything bothering you.”

Xinghe suddenly raised her head. “The profit of this partnership is spilt four-six?”

Mubai nodded. “That’s right. Of course, if you think that’s too little, we can settle for five-five.”

“No, seven-three.”

Mubai blinked confusedly before asking, “Seven-three? You seven, I three?”

He though Xinghe was unsatisfied with how the profit ratio was split. To his surprise, she shook her head, saying, “No, I three, you seven.”

Mubai was confused. “Why?”

This was the first time he saw someone willingly offer to take a worse deal.

“As a thank you for your help this time,” Xinghe explained softly.

So that was why…

Mubai gazed deeper into Xinghe’s eyes, saying, “You don’t need to thank me. You’re Lin Lin’s mom, I’m supposed to help you.”

“That’s not true. We’re divorced. I have nothing to do with you. Therefore, you’re under no obligation to help me.”

This statement irked Mubai for some reasons.

But he was careful not let it show on his face. He continued naturally, “Then consider it my compensation to you. After all, you didn’t take the alimony.”

“Alright, then stick with the four-six ratio. Tomorrow, CEO Xiao will come and find you to sign the contract. I have something else to attend to, thank you for the meeting,” Xinghe concluded crisply and stood up to leave.

Mubai asked, “You’ve finished reading the contract?”

“Yes.” Xinghe replied without turning her head as she headed towards the exit. She refused to waste one more second there.

It was as if she treated business deals like gaming missions, take an objective, finish objective, and acquire next objective.

Social ettiquettes like post-meeting tea, small talk, or golfing trips were unessential to her.

Mubai couldn’t help but wonder whether this woman even knewn the basics of doing business in Hwa Xia.

Mubai felt weirdly suffocated talking business with such a mechanical woman.

Obviously, Xinghe didn’t think her way of doing business was in any way wrong.

As long as the parties involved were in agreement about the business deal then why waste time doing anything else?

On their way back home, Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo stared amazed at her when she said the partnership had been discussed and dealt with.

Chapter 123: The Brain Circuit of a Genius

 

Xinghe blinked. “What are you two staring at?”

“Sis, you went in for less than five minutes and the partnership is already done?” Xia Zhi asked disbelievingly.

Xinghe nodded and confirmed, “Yup, everything’s ready. Xiao Mo, you can go and sign the contract tomorrow. I’ve read the contract, there’s no problem.”

“…Alright.” Xiao Mo kept the criticism in his mind to himself.

But Xia Zhi wasn’t that diplomatic. “Sis, this partnership is something very important. How can you finish everything in less than five minutes? Isn’t that a bit too hasty? Aren’t you afraid Xi Mubai would take advantage of us?”

“What advantage do we have?” Xinghe questioned him in return.

“…” Xia Zhi was rendered speechless. Indeed, what advantage did they have?

It was already a cause for celebration that Xi Mubai was willing to work with them.

No matter how one looked at it, there was only benefit for them in this partnership.

Xiao Mo came to that conclusion as well. After he pored through the contract, he realized the benefits Mubai allowed them were actually quite generous.

“Xi Empire has offered us a good deal, it should be fine cooperating with them,” he said with a smile but that smile quickly dimmed, “But the fact is we did steal this contract from under Chui Ming’s nose. Coupled that with the humiliation that he has suffered today, I’m afraid he’ll mean both of you harm. Miss Xia, please be extra careful. Chui Ming is capable of the most despicable deeds if they get the job done.”

Xia Zhi was worried. “Sis, why don’t we hire some bodyguards? I’m not afraid of Chui Ming myself but I’m afraid for your safety.”

Xinghe shrugged with ease. “I’m more afraid he won’t have time to come at us.”

“Why?” A shocked Xia Zhi glanced at her through the rear-view mirror.

“Because he’s probably too busy.”

“…Sis, this is not the time for a joke!” Xia Zhi was speechless. He could never understand how the brain circuit of a genius works.

Little did they know, Xinghe was absolutely right. Chui Ming was indeed too busy to deal with them.

After he left the Hacker Competition, he called for an emergency shareholders’ meeting to solve the approaching crisis.

In truth, losing the competition and even the chance at partnership with Xi Empire was not supposed to be a big crisis.

It was Chui Ming’s own fault for being so high-profile, telling the world, Chui Corps will be partnering with Xi Empire.

This caused a natural rise in their stock price.

However, the partnership had fallen through. Chui Ming was also publicly humiliated by Xinghe, admitting to a room of influential players in the business that he had lost. This was a huge blow to Chui Corps’ reputation.

The moment this news spread to the public, their stock price would definitely plummet!

The big disaster would happen tomorrow…

Therefore, Chui Ming had been stuck at his company, trying to find ways to stave off the imminent disaster. He didn’t have time to return home much less answer Wushuang’s calls.

Wushuang didn’t know Xinghe had beaten Chui Corps. The only thought on her mind was asking her husband to help her take revenge against Xinghe.

She was still fuming from the incident at the precinct. But no matter, if they couldn’t do it fair and square, there were more than enough ways to off someone from the dark. After Chui Ming returned home, she would ask him to hire someone to bestow Xia Xinghe a gruesome death!

Thinking about Xinghe’s impending doom elevated her mood.

She brought Wu Rong, who had also suffered quite a bit under Xinghe’s hands, to the spa to relax. They also went for a shiatsu massage to knead the stress out of their body. It was a day of luxurious indulgences for the both of them.

They couldn’t have known that this was the last time they could so freely enjoy themselves…

Early the next morning, Xiao Mo signed the contract with Mubai.

News of the partnership was publicized immediately. Chui Corps’ stocks felt its effect almost instantly.

Chui Ming knew the stocks would drop but he wasn’t expecting them to have such a scary drop.

Chapter 124: Deal with Chui Ming for Her (End of Hacker Competition arc)

 

It was a linear decrease. That had never happened before!

The decline of Chui Corps’ stocks could be said to shock the whole country.

There was nothing Chui Ming could do to stop the inadvertent downturn. In just an hour, Chui Corps had suffered irreparable loss.

With how things were going, Chui Corps would have to announce bankruptcy in two days’ time.

Chui Ming slumped to the floor in despair watching this scary development unfold before him. He was beside himself with shock.

Even Xinghe’s group didn’t see this coming.

Chui Corps had reached its end without their direct intervention.

Xia Zhi exclaimed, “He got what he deserved! Chui Ming has made so many enemies over the years. They all want him dead, how would they let this precious opportunity to destroy him go? Even the people are on our side! It’s over for Chui Ming and it’s over for Xia Wushuang and Wu Rong as well!”

Xiao Mo was equally excited.

His eyes were red with emotions. “Is this for real? It’s the end for Chui Ming…”

A week ago, it was beyond his wildest imagination that Chui Ming would get his just desserts. Now that it had really happened, he felt like he was living a dream.

Is it really the end for Chui Ming?

Has the God above heard my plea?

No one could share Xiao Mo’s internal frenzy of emotion because no one had gone through the same thing as he did. However, that wasn’t enough, for him, Chui Ming deserved worse than that!

Xinghe commented cryptically, “This is weird…”

“Sis, what do you mean?” Xia Zhi queried.

“Chui Corps’ stocks shouldn’t have dropped so drastically.”

Xia Zhi laughed. “Sis, this is the natural cycle of things. Evil deeds will be punished. With how much evil Chui Ming has done, I wouldn’t find it weird even if he died.”

He was right. Why should they be worried for Chui Ming’s sake?

However, Xinghe couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was pulling the strings behind the scene or else Chui Corps’ stocks wouldn’t crumble so fast.

She didn’t dwell on it much less entertain the possibility that the culprit was Xi Mubai.

“It’s your handiwork, right?” Junting asked Mubai on the phone, “The downward projection of Chui Corps’ stocks was too radical. Only a few people in this country are capable of influencing something like that.”

Mubai replied matter-of-factly, “Chui Ming has many enemies, this is the reflection of the public’s intention.”

“Even so, it couldn’t explain the severe drop. Fine, don’t tell me but I know you had a hand in it,” Junting said with the hint of a smile in his voice. He didn’t feel sorry about Chui Corps’ collapse. In fact, he was quite glad about it.

Mubai smiled. He didn’t admit or deny.

However, a shade of coldness did enter his onyx eyes.

Those who didn’t know Mubai closely would think he was a true gentleman, but those in his inner circle would know he can be extremely merciless when he wants to be.

With his involvement, there was no chance Chui Corps could revive itself.

“But why did you target Chui Ming? Is it because of Miss Xia?” Junting asked. This was what he was really curious about.

“This is not a question hotline. I’m hanging up.” Mubai cut off the call without providing an answer. Junting cursed him angrily on the other end of the phone.

How can he hang up just as things get interesting? Is it or is it not for Xia Xinghe’s sake that he targeted Chui Ming?

But why would he go to such lengths for his ex-wife?

Junting scratched his chin thoughtfully. He seemed to have stumbled upon an incredible secret…

Chui Ming didn’t return home the whole night.

Wushuang slept until afternoon the next day. She yawned as she descended the stairs to the living room. She asked a passing maid, “The master is still not home?”

“Yes, madam, the master is still not home,” the maid answered deferentially.

Chapter 125: All Thanks to You!

 

A discontented Wushuang frowned. If Chui Ming was out partying with some random hussy, she swore she would not forgive him!

“The master’s home.” Wushuang was still pondering what had happened when the maid’s voice rang out again. She lifted her head and saw Chui Ming walk slowly into the room.

“Honey, where have you been…” Wushuang stepped forth happily but stopped herself after two steps.

She sensed something wrong with Chui Ming.

His face was gloomy like it was shielded behind a raincloud that wouldn’t dissipate.

His hair and clothes were unkempt. He hadn’t shaved for the night so stubble had grown around his chin.

There was a look of despondency about him like… he was just dealt a huge, emotional blow!

However, the most telling sign was his eyes. The pair of eyes that stared at her was frighteningly chilling.

Wushuang couldn’t figure out what she had done wrong or what had happened.

She asked uneasily, “Honey, are you feeling okay? Tired from work?”

The whole world knew about Chui Corps’ demise but his wife didn’t. Chui Ming laughed mirthlessly at the irony of it all.

This spooked Wushuang. “Honey, what’s wrong? Don’t frighten me like this, I’m scared…”

After that, she held onto his arm lovingly. Chui Ming liked to be the dominant one in the relationship. He would give in to her demands whenever she appealed to his masculine ideals.

However, it was of no use this time.

Chui Ming went for her neck and squeezed threateningly. She was startled by the sudden aggression.

She clawed at his powerful arms and struggled. “Chui Ming, what are you doing‽”

Chui Ming moved in closer and asked deliberately, “Do you know what happened outside?”

Wushuang was temporarily fazed but she came back stronger than before. “How would I know that? Let me go! How can you treat me like this?”

“Why can’t I treat you like this? If not for you, would I, Chui Ming, have ended up in this state‽”

Wushuang was taken aback. Her sixth-sense told her something huge had happened.

“What do you mean by that… What happened exactly? I didn’t do anything…”

“Xia Xinghe is your nemesis, right?” Chui Ming interrogated harshly, “She targeted me because of you! Chui Corps is over thanks to you, b*tch!”

Wushuang widened her eyes in shock. “What are you saying… Xia Xinghe targeted you, Chui Corps is over? Explain clearly, what the f*ck has happened?”

Chui Ming released his grip on her body and she plopped to the floor like wet laundry.

Before she could sit up, a copy of newspaper slapped her harshly on her face. She heard Chui Ming’s thunderous voice saying, “Read for yourself!”

Wushuang wouldn’t dare to challenge Chui Ming anymore. She picked up the newspaper with shaking fingers.

On the front page was the news about Chui Corps’ declining stocks…

The stocks had been plummeting since the market opened and by now, it had reached a state of no return.

Wushuang wasn’t a dumb person. After she read the news, she knew it was truly over for Chui Corps.

This was one huge catastrophe!

“How did this happen‽” Wushuang raised her head to ask. Her face was as white as a sheet of paper.

Chui Ming stood before her, blocking the light. From Wushuang’s perspective, his expression was as dark as the shadow covering his body.

Chapter 126: We’re all Toast

 

What he said next shocked her even more…

“You dumb c*nt! How could you not realize that Xia Xinghe not only knows computer programming but is also scarily good at it‽ If you had told me that before, I wouldn’t have given her the chance to enter the Hacker Competition! If she didn’t appear at the competition, Chui Corps’ software wouldn’t have lost and we wouldn’t be in this f*cking situation! This is all your fault, you brainless b*tch. How can you possibly expect to beat Xia Xinghe when her brain is at least one hundred times better than yours‽ Soon, we’ll all be toast!”

Wushuang stared at him disbelievingly.

“What did you say…” She was sure she heard wrongly. “Xia Xinghe knows computing and beat Chui Corps’ software? How is that possible!”

She had absolutely no idea Xinghe was familiar with computer technology much less to a stage where she could handily beat King Kong Internet Security.

Even though she wasn’t a computer programmer, she knew Chui Corps’ software was very powerful. It was beaten by Xia Xinghe… How was that possible?

“You’ve known her for at least twenty years, how can you not realize she’s a hacker? Xia Wushuang, how can you be so blind? Now that Chui Corps is crumbling down, the next in line is you! We’re all going to die by Xia Xinghe’s hands!” Chui Ming roared in her face.

He didn’t expect his life would be endangered to such a pitiable degree by an unknown woman.

Before this, Xia Xinghe was clearly a nobody, less than even the beggars on the street.

Who would have thought she would undergo such a drastic transformation?

To so easily ruin Chui Corps… which he had managed for his whole life.

He was cornered by a woman who once had nothing!

This was the biggest shame, the worst he had ever felt in his life.

No, he knew for a fact it was going to get worse, and it was all thanks to that woman.

The more he thought about it, the more resentful he became. Wushuang was part of the problem.

He glared viciously at her and said threateningly, “You brought Xia Xinghe, this menace into our lives so you take care of it! Or else, sit there and wait to be buried alongside Chui Corps!”

Then, he turned to leave. There was still some time left, he had to figure out a way to prevent Chui Corps from crashing straight down to the ground.

He would leave Wushuang to handle Xia Xinghe.

However, after the imminent crisis was averted, he would have all of them disposed of somehow.

No one could cause Chui Ming harm and get away with it!

Chui Ming’s threat made Wushuang uneasy with fear.

However, she was more apprehensive about the fact that Xia Xinghe would pose such a threat to them…

How was that possible? She was certain Xia Xinghe was a dumb b*tch who couldn’t finish her university degree. So, what had really happened?

The b*tch must have guarded herself against them since the very beginning! Or else how could she hide her hacker identity so perfectly?

I should have killed her when the chance presented itself. This is my fault for being so merciful towards her.

If I did, I wouldn’t be in this mess today!

Now that Xinghe had her knife to their throat, Wushuang had no choice but to commit to the deed.

Homicidal ruthlessness flashed in Wushuang’s eyes.

Xia Xinghe, you’ve forced my hand! So, don’t you dare blame us when you’re dead!

Wushuang cleaned herself up and rushed to discuss her plan with Wu Rong.

Wu Rong was equally surprised when she heard the news.

“Xia Xinghe did what? If she is so talented, why did she spend her last few years in such a pitiable state?”

Chapter 127: Kill Xia Xinghe Tonight

 

Wushuang said through gritted teeth, “That’s because she lost her memory. But now that she’s recovered them, she’s coming for us.”

“No wonder she was so cocky at the precinct!” Wu Rong groused, “That b*tch, I shouldn’t have spared her that time.”

“Mom, we have to finish the job we started soon or else it’ll be us on the chopping block,” Wushuang warned seriously.

Wu Rong nodded in agreement.

“Of course, you’re right. Since she went for Chui Ming, she won’t ignore the both of us. Hitting Chui Ming was to cut off our retreat. The moment Chui Corps falls, she’s coming for us next…”

“Xia Xinghe will not let us off easy!” Wushuang said firmly.

She was at least certain about that.

Xinghe would not show any mercy towards them.

The moment they fell into Xinghe’s hands, their lives would be over.

Wu Rong had spent her entire lifetime trying to achieve her current status and it was equally difficult for Wushuang to claw her way to the top.

Neither of them would let Xinghe ruin everything that they had.

They were willing to plot and kill for the Xia family’s estate so naturally, they wouldn’t be handing it over without a fight.

It was a battle to the death now. There was no holding back.

“Looks like it’s time to ask Black Three to the stage,” Wu Rong said with a chilling smile.

Wushuang’s eyes lit up with recognition. “Mom, you can still contact that person?”

Wushuang didn’t know much about this mysterious Black Three. The only thing she knew was that he was a professional assassin.

Years ago, Wu Rong bought his service to take care of Chengwu and Xinghe.

Black Three was famed within certain circles for his clean handiwork. He never left evidence for the police to trace back to him.

Wushuang felt comforted that it would be him representing them.

Wu Rong smiled smugly. “Of course I can find his contact. I’ll call him in a minute to have him take care of that b*tch, Xia Xinghe!”

Wushuang was both excited and worried. “But if we do it now, won’t we be the prime suspect…”

After all Xinghe only just crossed Chui Ming. If anything was to happen to her, people would naturally suspect them.

Wu Rong glared at her impatiently. “So what if they suspect us, there must be proof! Plus, at the state we’re in, do think we still have time to waste? Chui Ming is going down soon, the next in line will be us. We have to strike before Xia Xinghe does or it’ll be too late.”

“But this will heavily implicate Chui Ming…”

“Do you think Chui Ming can be taken down so easily? Plus, he won’t be directly involved so they can’t pin anything on him. I hate to remind you but at the end of the day, I’d rather him take the fall than us. Wushuang, at a time like this, sacrifices must be made.”

Wushuang was slowly persuaded by her mother’s words.

Her mother was right, at this juncture, scruples didn’t mean anything anymore. She had to do everything she could to save her own skin even if it meant pushing Chui Ming to take the fall.

She had to save herself. She had worked too hard to lose it like that.

Furthermore, Wushuang believed Chui Ming would have done the same. His wrath was aimed at her the moment trouble struck Chui Corps. Obviously, he didn’t care for her; so, why should she care for him?

Chapter 128: Planning a Murder

 

What you give is what you get.

The thought of how Chui Ming treated her that day made her boil with anger.

There is no good man in the world!

There was no reason for her to give up her life of luxury for a man.

Furthermore, Chui Ming did say he would come for her if she couldn’t take care of Xia Xinghe.

His exact words were to bury her alongside Chui Corps if she couldn’t deal with Xinghe.

Wushuang shivered involuntarily thinking about the malice she saw in Chui Ming’s eyes.

Envy and resentment twisted her heart when her thoughts went to the newly transformed Xinghe.

She really had to remove the b*tch from her life or she wouldn’t be able to enjoy a day of peace!

Her mouth curved into a sinister smile and she told Wu Rong, “Mom, go contact Black Three. I want Xia Xinghe dead this very instant!”

Wu Rong cackled. “Don’t worry. She won’t be able to live to see tomorrow’s dawn.”

The mother and daughter shared a look, and the scene looked like two evil witches plotting to curse their victim.

Wu Rong wasted no time in contacting Black Three and they sat waiting for his good news.

The thought of Xinghe’s impending doom made Wushuang’s heart palpitate with excitement and nervousness.

Even though she had not personally killed someone before but planning a murder made her abuzz with vitality and energy.

Dictating someone’s life or death made her feel immensely powerful like she was a god.

She reveled in the euphoric rush of murder!

Wushuang stopped worrying and slowly savored the twisted joy of holding the power to end someone’s life.

On the other side of the city, Xinghe’s friends and family were having a party of their own.

In the basement workroom, Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo were glued to the computer screen. They were watching Chui Corps’ stock numbers.

The lower the numbers fell, the higher their mood became.

“Let’s make a bet to see whether Chui Ming will announce bankruptcy tomorrow,” Xia Zhi suggested excitedly.

Xiao Mo smirked. “I’d rather he declare himself bankrupt today!”

“Brother Xiao, don’t you worry. Based on how things are looking, it’ll definitely happen today or tomorrow. Who would have known Chui Ming’s comeuppance would arrive so fast?”

Xiao Mo nodded solemnly. “You’re right. I certainly didn’t see it coming so fast.”

“Let’s go for a grand meal later to celebrate!” Xia Zhi proposed happily.

Xiao Mo was quick to agree. “That sounds like a wonderful idea.”

Xinghe who had been working on her computer silently rejected it, “No, it’s still too early to celebrate.”

“Why?” Xia Zhi queried, “Sis, even if Chui Corps could somehow miraculously survive this, its life will be hanging on a thread. Furthermore, we did sign the partnership with Xi Empire today. That’s cause for celebration.”

Xinghe turned to look at them. “You two think we’re in a comfortably good position now?”

Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo stared at one another, confused by her words.

“Sis, are you not happy about this?” Xia Zhi asked.

Xinghe’s face was grim. “Of course I’m happy about Chui Corps’ quick downfall but I cautioned myself not to be too happy.”

“Why would you do that?” It was Xiao Mo who posed the question this time.

Xinghe explained softly, “Because too much of anything is bad for you, happiness included as it begets carelessness. We’ve not removed the root of our problem yet so we can’t afford to be careless especially not now.”

Xiao Mo and Xia Zhi were taught a valuable lesson.

It was as if someone sounded out an alarm in their head.

Yes, it’s not yet time for us to celebrate. Chui Ming could come for us at anytime.

Chapter 129: Genius Xia, Please Speak English

 

It was too early to celebrate because Chui Ming, Wushuang, and Wu Rong were still alive.

“Sis, you’re right, but what can we do now?” Xia Zhi asked.

He thought that after they beat Chui Corps at the Hacker Competition and got the partnership with Xi Empire, they’d have reached the end of her plan.

But from the looks of things, it was only the beginning.

Xia Zhi thought Xinghe would again come up with something convoluted but she only said one word.

“Wait.”

Xia Zhi was shocked. “Wait?”

Xinghe nodded and explained, “That’s right, all we can do now is wait. Chui Corps is crumbling at an alarming rate. Like what the two of you said, he’ll need to announce bankruptcy today or tomorrow. Chui Ming will do everything he can to prevent that from happening. That means the only window of opportunity he has is tonight. Therefore, they’ll definitely make their move tonight.”

Xiao Mo frowned solemnly. “What do you think Chui Ming will do?”

He was familiar with Chui Ming’s nature so he was worried Chui Ming might do something crazy.

Xinghe replied with a smile, “That depends on what Xia Wushuang will do.”

Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo were confused.

“Sis, what do you mean by that? I don’t get it.”

Xinghe blinked a few times. “You don’t get it…?”

She felt the situation was as clear as day, how could they not get it?

Xinghe’s way of explanation, or rather the lack thereof, gave both Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo pause.

They felt like a child talking to Xinghe.

Genius Xia, will you please speak English?

Xinghe saw their confusion and was about to elaborate when her cellphone rang.

It was from Xi Mubai.

Xinghe didn’t have him in her phone’s contact list but she was very familiar with his phone number…

Her iris shook for a second before picking up the phone. She asked directly, “What do you want?”

Mubai wasted no time with pleasantries either. He replied, “Chui Ming will definitely come for you today. Be prepared. I’ll arrange for some of my men to go over to protect you all.”

“That won’t be necessary. I know he’ll act tonight and I have my own plans to deal with him,” Xinghe answered confidently.

Mubai, on the other end of the phone, raised his brow. The woman was smarter than he gave her credit for.

His lips involuntarily curved into a smile. He didn’t ask what her plan was, instead he said, “Either way, you must be in need of manpower. Give me a number, to make this fair, you’ll cover their expenses.”

He was right, she did need the manpower.

“Four is enough.”

Mubai thought she would reject his offer again. Who’d have known she’d accept it so easily this time.

This put Mubai in a better mood. “Alright, I’ll arrange that in a minute.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Both of them hung up at the same time. Neither of them wanted to waste any more time.

Xinghe put the call on speaker phone so Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo heard their conversation.

It made them felt worse about themselves.

How come Xi Mubai could understand what she was saying while they were lost in the dark‽

Could it be that only a genius could understand another genius?

Xia Zhi and Xiao Mo wanted to curl up in the corner to lament their low IQ but eventually they were ordered to get back to work by Xinghe.

They had to prepare for the night’s plan.

That night was one that was full of anticipation.

Chui Ming, Wu Rong, and Wushuang looked forward to it.

Xinghe’s group similarly looked forward to it!

Mubai was also looking forward to it…

Many forces would clash that night and may the best man or woman win!

Chapter 130: Nightfall

 

Night soon fell.

Perhaps to match the solemnity of the night, the sky was starless and heavy clouds eclipsed the moon.

The curtain of darkness smothered the people, suffocating them.

For some reasons, the residential area suddenly lost electricity.

Other than the few dim emergency street lights, the world was plunged into darkness.

The atmosphere was chillingly eerie as if the night could tell blood was going to be spilt.

There was not even a stray cat patrolling the sprawling residential area.

There were, however, several suspicious shadows heading towards the Xia Family’s Villa…

They soundlessly broke down the villa’s front door and snuck into the living room. They intended to go up the stairs to search for the building’s inhabitants.

Suddenly the sound of a scratch rang out.

Someone lit a match…

The few spooked figures looked towards the weak source of light. The match was illuminating a slender hand and a lithe figure that was lounging on the sofa.

The light of the match was reflected in a pair of dark eyes that were staring right at them. There was no fear or surprise in the eyes, only vindication and austerity.

The sudden eye contact made the few shadows jump.

In that moment, they were assaulted by a deep sense of foreboding. Their plan appeared to have failed.

However, the leader among them, a man suddenly leaped towards Xinghe. He said no words but viciousness was flashing in his eyes.

Xinghe put out the match with a puff.

The sudden darkness gave the man a temporary daze.

Previously, he could roughly tell Xinghe’s location but without any source of light, he was at a loss.

It was the same for his accomplices.

This brief moment of vulnerability gave the hiding men the opening they needed. A few large men wearing night-vision goggles leaped into action and took out the sneaking bunch in just minutes.

Xinghe pulled out another match and lit the candle in her hand.

Brandishing the candle, she walked towards the unconscious pile of men. There were three of them in total.

“Sis, they’re all tied up!” Xia Zhi said excitedly as he stood up.

The few people had been securely tied up by Xia Zhi, Xiao Mo, and the four bodyguards Mubai sent over.

If they woke up now, they wouldn’t be able to move.

Xinghe nodded satisfactorily. “Bring them away first lest they spook our next guest.”

“Yes!”

The three men were quickly stowed away. Xia Zhi and the gang went back into hiding.

Xinghe sat back down on the sofa. She left the lit candle on the table counter beside her. She then picked up a book and started flipping through it leisurely.

Sometime later, a pair of scary eyes was observing her from outside the window.

Realizing she still had the peace of mind to read by the candlelight, the person licked his lips satisfactorily.

Very soon, he was going to turn her leisure into the worst nightmare she’d ever had!

The door was, again, soundlessly opened. A tall, dark-skinned man who was wearing a baseball cap slithered across the villa’s entrance.

His footsteps inaudibly landed on the floor but the moment he opened the door, a cold draft wafted in.

The candle fire flicked slightly.

Xinghe’s eyes widened minutely and she asked without turning her head, “Zhi, is that you? Why are you home so late?”