Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 500

Chapter 500: Burning for a Long Time

 

He was wearing a simple camouflage shirt, military slacks and boots. He looked like a real soldier. When he walked in, the room was stifled by his immense presence. He had changed into this look for the sake of the operation.

To their surprise, he looked like a real soldier in this outfit, strong and powerful. If he had entered into the military and not business, he probably would be someone as important as Philip. This was observable from the natural way he commanded the troops that day.

Even Sam’s group was surprised by his ability. They grumbled internally, Can this man give us average Joes some space to survive? Does he need to be good in the fields of both business and military?

Only Xinghe knew that this talent came from his family’s influence. After all, Elder Xi was a decorated military general.

Regardless, she had to admit he look rather dashing in this get-up.

“Follow me,” Mubai didn’t catch the temporary admiration in Xinghe’s eyes and told her as he walked in.

Xinghe didn’t ask anything but stood up to follow him. There was an armored car parked outside. Mubai helped her into it and they left Philip’s house.

“Where are we going?” Xinghe finally asked.

Mubai who was driving answered, “We’re going to IV Syndicate’s base; I found something.”

“What?”

“An energy crystal.”

Xinghe was shocked. Why would IV Syndicate have that? Could that be why Saohuang knew about the energy crystals?

Xinghe was excited because they seemed to be about to stumble into a big secret.

…

The base had been completely taken over. Many soldiers were stood outside the entrance guarding it. They greeted Mubai and allowed them entry. When Xinghe personally stepped into the base, she finally realized how big it really was.

It was fitted with the best equipment, it was like a movie set. Even though this had been the scene for many gunfights, the internal walls were still well preserved. The only give away was the blood stains that covered the surfaces…

The bodies had already been cleared away.

Xinghe followed behind Mubai calmly. They eventually entered a lab.

Once entered, Xinghe saw in the middle of the room a large transparent enclosure. Inside it, a ball of fire seemed to be dancing. Burning within the fire was a black energy crystal!

Mubai ushered her forward and observed while staring at the crystal, “I’ve interrogated the captives. According to them, this thing has been burning for a very long time.”

Xinghe was curious. “How long?”

“At least a few months.”

Xinghe was again shocked.

She stared closely at the energy crystal inside the enclosure and realized its size didn’t seem to have decreased. What kind of substance could continue to burn for several months?

Therefore, this metal was indeed something unusual.

“This confirms that the metal is really an energy source, but I didn’t think its energy source would be so endless,” Mubai commented.

Initially, they already predicted this was some unique energy source, but they didn’t expect it to be so out of this world.

In comparison, other energy sources like natural gas or fuel, were like trash-tier.

If there was such a known fuel source in the world that could provide large amount of energy without exhausting itself, they would have known about it, but they had never heard of this unique metal before.

“How did IV Syndicate get their hands on this?” Xinghe asked curiously.

Mubai shook his head. “I have no clue and the captives couldn’t answer as well. The only thing they know is that this thing is very important and there are others all over the world. That’s why they have been searching high and low for it. Sadly, their leader managed to escape, otherwise we could have found out more about it.”

Chapter 501: Beyond Human Limit

 

“Also, they’ve been doing human experimentation,” Mubai added with a sigh. This however didn’t surprise Xinghe. “I knew as much.”

“But I don’t think you knew that they were only doing their experiments on one person, follow me.” Mubai pulled her to another lab. The scale of the base was once more showcased by the number of labs available there. They took quite a journey before reaching their destination.

The lab that they were heading was the one Xinghe saw in her surveillance. As she expected, there was a woman lying in the middle of the lab.

Her eyes were still closed and her body completely still, it was as if she was already dead. However, the echo-cardiograph she was connected to was proof otherwise.

Mubai explained, “I’ve scanned through all the data here and it’s all about this woman. The captives confirmed that they have been studying this woman for years.”

Xinghe looked at him with some horror in her eyes. “She has been here for years?”

“That’s right.” Mubai nodded solemnly. “From the research data, this woman is different from common human beings. Her brain cells are highly active, her metabolism is faster than usual, and her cellular energy is unusually heightened.”

Xinghe understood what Mubai meant. She asked directly, “In other words, she’s a super human?”

“Her data seems to suggest that. Of course, this shouldn’t be that surprising since there are cases of extremely gifted individuals found in the world, but they are extremely rare.”

For several reasons, Xinghe’s first thought was, Maybe she is related to the energy crystal.

She shared her observation with Mubai. Mubai frowned in contemplation. “Why would you say so?”

Xinghe looked at him and elaborated, “Because I realized that the owners of these energy crystals are indeed people that we would call unusual.”

Comprehension dawned for Mubai. Xinghe continued her analysis, “You might not know this, but my mother is a very impressive woman, she taught me everything I know. Xia Meng’s father managed to create memory cells. Their abilities are way beyond the human limit, it’s my suspicion that they have an unusual background…”

Xinghe kept her speculation vague but Mubai got what she was hinting at. Maybe this group of people’s parents are not normal human beings, in other words, super humans.

But this speculation was too preposterous!

Then again, this world was filled with unexplainable things. Who could really deny the existence of super humans?

“We must bring this woman home with us,” Mubai decided then and there. “She might be the opening we need to further understand this mystery.”

“I need to take all the information here as well,” Xinghe added.

Mubai nodded. “Naturally.”

Maybe they could find out something more from the research data.

Mubai managed to persuade Philip to allow them to take everything they needed from the base. Xinghe spent a whole day copying the data from the base, then she was to return to Hwa Xia with Mubai.

Philip assumed office that very day. He became Country Y’s new president.

The toxin inside Kelly’s body had been cleared using Lu Qi’s antidote, but she required a period of time to recover.

Sam’s group was unwilling to part with Xinghe, but they had no choice. Xinghe intended to ask them to join her but she was rejected by Charlie.

He still had unfinished business at Country Y and his students wanted to stay with him. However, they did promise to visit her when the chance arose.

Chapter 502: Afraid that She’ll Be Stolen

 

Not only that, Philip even took Xinghe as his step-sister. In other words, Xinghe was the president’s sister. He promised to value Sam’s group.

With that promise, Xinghe stopped worrying about her newfound friends.

She had spent about a month in Country Y. Nobody knew when she arrived, and similarly, nobody realized she was leaving.

Only her small group of friends came to bid her farewell.

“Sister, if you have any request or difficulty in the future, feel free to come to me. Kelly and I will always remember everything you’ve done for us; you are part of our family now,” Philip told Xinghe seriously.

Xinghe was surprised that Philip was serious about taking her as his sister. After all, they had only known each other for a few days. However, Philip was adamant because he knew this operation wouldn’t have been successful without her aid.

Xinghe nodded. “I understand, don’t worry, the two of you will have a place in my heart.”

“Xinghe, don’t forget about us too. We will definitely go find you when we have time. If you need our help, don’t hesitate to ask,” Ali also told her with a heavy heart.

Sam smiled, trying to lighten the mood. “Even though we’ve only known each other for a short while, don’t forget, you will always be one of us.”

Xinghe nodded with a smile. “Of course. Actually, I’m very appreciative of your help, so if you need my help, please come and find me, I will help to the best of my ability.”

This was a promise that Xinghe would hold for as long as she may live. She didn’t give out promises easily, but those that she did, she would keep them for life.

“Xinghe, I really don’t want you to go,” Ali pulled her in for a hug. This was probably the first time that the hardened woman showed her vulnerable side. She didn’t have many female friends, Xinghe was the only one.

Xinghe was not one for sentimental partings, she consoled Ali rather awkwardly, “I will come visit when I have time.”

Mubai reminded them, “We have to go now, don’t worry, I’m sure we will meet again one day.”

Ali finally let Xinghe go and she waved her goodbye, “Xinghe, have a safe journey, we will go visit when everything’s settled here.”

“Alright, goodbye everyone,” Xinghe also waved them goodbye as she was pulled onto the plane by Mubai.

Ali and the rest stayed until Mubai’s plane disappeared into the sky. Xinghe saw they were still waving at her from the window and she couldn’t help but smile.

Before she had little to almost no friends but now, she found herself with more and more people that she could call friends…

“Actually, I don’t like them,” Mubai said suddenly beside her.

Xinghe turned to look at him with a befuddled look. Mubai didn’t know how he should explain himself. He looked at her and averted his eyes. He complained with some degree of dissatisfaction, “I don’t like you hanging out with them because they will take away your attention and time that could have been spent with me.”

Initially, only he knew how to appreciate Xinghe. Now he was afraid that, with more and more starting to like her, she would be taken away from him.

Needless to say, Xinghe was clueless as to what he meant. She explained clearly, “But they’re my friends, so it’s only fair that I spend time with them and pay them attention.”

Mubai turned back to look at her and asked in his raspy voice, “But, what about me?”

Xinghe was caught at a loss of words.

Chapter 503: Do Like Him

 

Mubai didn’t to intend to let her wiggle out of this one, so he pressed, “What about me? What am I to you?”

“You…” Xinghe opened her mouth to say something but no words came out. The atmosphere suddenly became extremely weird and awkward. Mubai kept staring at her with anticipation, waiting for her answer.

He wanted to know what his position in her heart was. He did promise her that he would wait, but he was still dying to know where he stood in the grand scheme of things.

Xinghe finally answered, “You are also my friend.”

Mubai couldn’t believe he just got friend-zoned.

Xinghe continued to explain, “Even though it might be weird for us to be friends but…”

“Xia Xinghe,” Mubai interrupted her with a helpless shake of his head. “Do you think I’m willing to stay as your friend?”

“…”

“I’m sure you know my intentions.” Mubai stared at her with burning passion. “Tell me the truth, what is your heart saying at this moment?”

Xinghe was silent with her thoughts before asking, “You really want to know?”

“Yes.”

“I’ve been thinking about how to deal with Feng Saohuang and to uncover the mystery of Project Galaxy.”

Mubai didn’t know whether to give up or cry facing her honesty.

He grabbed her hand like it was a lifeline and demanded, “You’ve not thought one bit about our relationship?”

“Honestly, I have but only a little.”

Mubai was willing to take that, a little was better than none.

“Then, what are your thoughts?” Mubai asked her on patiently.

Xinghe answered truthfully, “I’ve decided to push it back until the things I mentioned earlier are resolved.”

Xinghe’s answer was like a pail of cold water to his face.

“Then do you like me, even a little bit?” Mubai might not have been prepared to hear that answer, but he decided to be brazen about it and cut right to the point. Mubai realized Xinghe could always render his usual self-control pointless.

Thankfully, Xinghe’s honest answer this time was a lot more acceptable. “There should be a certain degree of affection, but I can’t say how much.”

Mubai could see the spring flowers blooming in the background; he was over the moon!

His pair of shining eyes locked onto hers and his face split into a broad smile. “In other words, you do like me, right?”

Xinghe, for some reason, nodded with a faint blush. She did like him to a certain degree…

Or else with her personality, she wouldn’t have wasted so much time discussing their relationship, and she wouldn’t have helped him. So, in conclusion, she did like him.

Mubai suddenly lifted her chin up and said gently, “That’s good enough, it means that you have taken the first step! Do not worry, because I will make the other remaining 99 steps, you just stand still and wait for me, okay?”

Xinghe frowned slightly. How come she felt she needed to commit a little more so that the relationship was an equal. They needed to contribute the same amount of work to be fair, right?

Mubai wasn’t aware of her thoughts he was too caught up in his own happiness. He was like a kid who just got accepted by his crush.

“Can I kiss you?” he suddenly asked. Before Xinghe could answer, he leaned in. The kiss was a gentle and short one.

It wasn’t especially passionate. It reminded Xinghe of a first kiss, chaste yet treasured.

This was not the first time they kissed, but for several reasons, it touched Xinghe’s heart.

Chapter 504: Was Taken Prisoner

 

Xinghe didn’t push him away this time. Mubai realized she didn’t get mad so he couldn’t stop himself from going in for another kiss. This time it was deeper and more passionate…

The plane flew into the clouds. The sunlight filtered through the window, shining on the kissing couple and creating a dreamlike picture…

Mubai thought this was the best kiss he had ever since he was born. However, he would have to work hard to make sure this wasn’t his last.

He hugged Xinghe and his smile was brighter than the sun. He believed that they would achieve everlasting bliss, eventually.

He also knew the road towards that goal would be hard and treacherous, but he knew that as long as they worked together, nothing would be able to stand in their way.

…

While Mubai and Xinghe were rushing back, the Xi family was facing a giant quandary. Ever since Xinghe had escaped from the country, the Xi family had been under a lot of pressure.

The law enforcement charged them for abetting and assisting the escape of a fugitive and had been investigating them ever since. Even someone as influential as Grandfather Xi was interrogated.

However, the most impacted was Munan because he’d had the most interactions with Xinghe. He was the one who allowed Xinghe to enter into the military and he was the one who paid Xinghe’s bail. Furthermore, he had the earlier history of being investigated for stealing military munitions, therefore he was the most suspected.

By now, Munan had already been suspended from his post and had been taken prisoner, waiting to be brought before the military court.

However, because of the Xi family’s influence, even though he was behind bars, they didn’t maltreat him. His cell had everything he’d ever need; it was not worse than a hotel room. The only difference was there were a lot of guards standing outside his room.

Every time anyone from the Xi family wanted to meet him, they needed to go through quite a few procedures.

Now, even his father had been suspended; things were looking bad for the Xi family.

However, Munan maintained his optimistic attitude. He stayed in his cell and read newspaper and books daily; it was like he was on vacation. The only thing that ruined that was Saohuang and Lin Yun’s constant visits.

…

Today, they were there again. Munan was taken to a tiny conference room where the two of them already sat waiting.

He frowned instantly and complained to his guard, “Didn’t I say, I’m not available if it’s these two that want to see me?”

The guard didn’t answer but he grumbled internally, You don’t have the right to demand that now.

Lin Yun smirked with derision. “Xi Munan, I’ve just been assigned to oversee this case, so you have to cooperate! Now, you’re no longer the venerable Major Xi but a lowly prisoner!”

“But we will not give you many difficulties, since we were once comrades. Sit down and let’s have a chat,” Saohuang added sardonically.

Munan had thought about just turning around and leaving. However, he still walked over calmly and sat before them. There was no trace of humiliation in his expression. “Fine, if you want to chat, let’s chat. After all, I have plenty of free time.”

Lin Yun leaned forward and smiled lightly. “I’m glad that you’re willing to cooperate. Xi Munan, you know very well why we came to find you. You’re going to the military court soon, so this is your last chance. Cooperate with us and your charge will be lightened. So, tell us what we need to know.”

Munan scoffed listening to her fake concern. Lin Yun didn’t mind it, after all, she wasn’t going to lower herself to the level of a prisoner!

Chapter 505: Tell Us Where Xia Xinghe Is

 

However, her tone did get colder, “Xi Munan, tell us honestly, where is Xia Xinghe?”

This question, they had asked many times. Initially Munan would say he didn’t know, but after so many repetitions, he simply refused to answer. Lin Yun knew he was not going to cooperate, but she didn’t get mad. Instead, she patiently asked, “You and Xia Xinghe are both involved in stealing and profiteering from illegal military munitions, am I right?”

Munan remained silent. He only gave a scoff in reply.

The professional smile was still plastered on Lin Yun’s face. “You purposely helped Xia Xinghe escape this country because you were afraid she would sell you out, isn’t that true?”

“…”

“Xi Munan, as long as you’re willing to admit to your sin, I’m sure the judge will look kindly on you. However, if you still refuse to cooperate then your charge will be bigger. You have to understand, Xia Xinghe’s connection to the munition organization is ironclad. Now that you’ve helped her escape, your prison time is confirmed. Only by coming clean can you be pardoned to a certain degree,” Lin Yun continued kindly.

He knew this Lin Yun had a fiery character, but every time she came, she was incredibly patient.

Munan stared at her coldly and responded, “Tell me, what kind of plan is your Lin family devising? What do you wish to get from my Xi family?”

Lin Yun didn’t expect this curveball. Her eyes shuddered. She smiled thinly. “I don’t think I understand what you mean. I was assigned to oversee your case and that’s the only reason I’m here.”

“I think you are overseeing more than me here.” Munan’s eyes fell on Saohuang, implicating their relationship. “You two can drop your charade. The only reason you two cooperated is to bring down the Xi family, right?”

Saohuang smiled. “Munan, this accusation is a bit out there. The illegal organization you’re supporting may be a threat to this country’s safety; I’m here only because I was ordered to be. After all, the whole military is paying a lot of attention to your case.”

“But the two of you seem to care about this the most.” Munan smirked.

“I can’t help it if you want to see it that way, but now, you have to understand that it is you who is facing a criminal charge.” Lin Yun said gently, “Munan, I believe that the Xi family wouldn’t do anything this overboard. This must be Xia Xinghe’s idea, so if you tell us her location, after we detain her, she will bear the brunt of the responsibility. Why should you take the blame for this woman, it’s not worth it, don’t you agree?”

“It is indeed not worth it for her to take the fall for me,” Munan answered.

Saohuang glared at him coldly. “Xi Munan, if you give us her location, you might still have a chance to survive. By not giving us the information, you’re courting death!”

Lin Yun nodded, “He’s right. As long as we can catch her, you don’t need to accept the whole criminal charge. You’re going to be summoned to the military court soon; this is the last chance for you to come clean and save yourself.”

Munan was done listening. He chuckled sarcastically. “Come clean? If I come clean, I will die faster.”

Lin Yun finally narrowed her eyes. “So, you want to fight the law to the bitter end?”

“No, I’m fighting you two until the bitter end,” Munan corrected with a smile. “You want me to admit that Xi Family was involved in this trumped up deal? Impossible! I know as much about the law as the both of you, don’t think you can tease the words out of me.”

He was a military major, of course, he knew they were trapping him. He laughed at Lin Yun and Saohuang’s futile attempt to do so.

Lin Yun laughed. “You think we’re here to trap you? Even if you don’t admit anything, your charges will stick! Xia Xinghe’s sin will also fall on your head, are you willing to take up this burden for her?”

Chapter 506: I Want the Xi Family to Go Extinct

 

“Do you really think I’m going to listen to you?” Munan chided her.

“In other words, you would rather die than admit to the truth?” Lin Yun’s smile slowly disappeared.

Munan shrugged wordlessly, garnering a sarcastic laugh from Saohuang.

“Xi Munan, we’re almost the same and your start is even more auspicious than mine, but now you’re a prisoner and I will take over the Flying Dragon Unit. Don’t you think you’ve had enough failure? So, don’t be stubborn, or there will only be more humiliation and failure awaiting you.”

“Listening to the crap that came out of the both of your mouths is already my biggest failure and humiliation; it can’t get any worse than this,” Munan told them directly.

Saohuang smiled but his eyes were cold. Lin Yun also smiled slightly. “Looks like you’re unwilling to cooperate.”

“Isn’t that a given?” Munan shrugged with derision.

“Very good, if you’re still so stubborn then we won’t disturb you anymore.” Lin Yun stood up gracefully, but the next second, her face changed, and she grabbed at the hot tea and splashed it on Munan’s face. The scalding hot tea startled Munan.

He glared coldly at Lin Yun, trying his best to suppress his desire to counter. The tea leaves flowed down his handsome features, embarrassing him…

Lin Yun slammed down the tea cup and her attitude had a drastic change. She warned viciously, “Do you still think you’re worth something‽ Take a look at yourself first before you talk like that to me! Don’t worry, I will make sure that the rest of you kin follow in your footsteps. Just wait and see!”

Lin Yun then spat in his face and turned to leave.

Saohuang stood up slowly and moved to stand beside Munan. He patted him lightly on his shoulder and said, “The day you are taken to court will be the day I take over the Flying Dragon Unit. Thank you for your cooperation, I wouldn’t have won so easily without you. Therefore, I will attend your trial to support you, good luck.”

He gave a smug smile and followed behind Lin Yun.

Munan swiped the water from his face and chucked. Bunch of maggots, you’ll get your faces slapped soon enough!

…

After Lin Yun got out of the detention center, she entered the car. Not long after, Saohuang also climbed in. Lin Yun was still fuming.

She hissed, “Looks like he’s not going to cooperate no matter what. How are we going to pin this on them if he is not going to confess‽”

Saohuang consoled her with a smile, “At least we have them on aiding and abetting the fugitive, Xia Xinghe. That is more than enough.”

“How is that enough‽” Lin Yun complained with dissatisfaction, “I want the whole Xi family to perish, not only Xi Munan. One Xi Munan is not enough in my eyes.”

“But Xi Munan’s downfall means the collapse of the Xi family, right?”

“You’re too innocent,” Lin Yun smirked. “The Xi family’s biggest hope is not Xi Munan but Xi Mubai. Xi Munan’s downfall means nothing to the Xi family. With Mubai at the helm, they will eventually rise back to the top.”

Saohuang started his engine and replied, “What else can we do? We can’t force Xi Munan to confess, can we?”

Lin Yun seemed to have stumbled upon a solution. “The confession needn’t have to come from his own mouth. As long as his crime of colluding with the illegal organization is established, then the entire Xi family will be condemned, right?”

Saohuang looked at her with a confused expression.

“He was suspected of that, but that suspicion has long since been cleared.”

“Then, we will figure out a way to make the charge stick this time,” Lin Yun said as she smiled at Saohuang. Her smile was venomous and meaningful…

Chapter 507: Lin Family is Not Going to Escape Unscathed

 

Saohuang stopped the car suddenly by the side of the road.

He stared darkly at her. “Miss Lin, what do you mean by that?”

Lin Yun smiled thinly. “Do you really need me to spell it out for you? Do you really think I believe it is just a coincidence that bad things keep happening to the Xi family? If anything, my belief is that they’re innocent of most of this.”

Saohuang’s sharp gaze never moved. He smiled. “It sounds like Miss Lin believes it was me who framed them.”

“I didn’t say that. I’m just thinking, since there have been two coincidences already, why not make it happen a third time?”

“If you want another coincidence, you should go pray to God. Why are you telling me this?”

“I’m just discussing it with you. I believe you also hope that a third coincidence will happen, right?” Lin Yun smiled and asked but her meaning was fairly obvious. She knew it was Saohuang who framed the Xi family and she wished for him to do it again!

Saohuang smiled lightly. He had a question of his own. “Actually, I’m curious, why is the Lin family so adamant on destroying the Xi family. Like Xi Munan asked, what is your purpose?”

“Big Brother Feng, curiosity kills the cat.”

“But we’re in a collaboration, right? If you wish for this to continue, you have to give me something.”

In other words, if he didn’t have anything on his side for leverage, he would not utilize his resources to frame the Xi family. Lin Yun was a smart cookie, so she understood what Saohuang was getting at.

She thought about it and decided to reveal some information, “Really, we’re not seeking much. It’s their own fault for refusing to cooperate with us. Since they’re not going to be our friend, they have to be destroyed. Plus, the Xi family is sitting on such a large amount of assets, who wouldn’t be interested?”

So, they are after the Xis’ assets. She’s right, anyone would be interested in such large assets.

“Big Brother Feng, we are running out of time. If the Xi family doesn’t fall, it’ll be troublesome for you as well. So, I’m sure you know what to do,” Lin Yun said as she patted him lightly on his arm like she was asking him to do something simple.

However, the thing she asked was for him to destroy the entire Xi family. Saohuang might be cruel, but he was not stupid. He would not do this kind of task that mostly benefited others.

Furthermore, the thing that he wanted was already close to his hands, there was no need for him to take the extra risk.

Then again, Lin Yun had a point, as long as the Xi family still existed, he had something to worry about. After all, they knew he was the one causing their downfall. After they came back from this ordeal, they would definitely come for him.

“Big Brother Feng, if you keep this cooperation, your future is guaranteed to be bright. Don’t worry because we Lin family will always be on the lookout for our allies,” Lin Yun continued to lure him in.

Of course, Saohuang knew they were only using him to kill the Xi family by proxy, but he had no choice but to follow the order.

He smiled lightly. “No more next time.”

Lin Yun’s face split into a smile, “Naturally! I assure you, this is the last time.”

Saohuang didn’t reply but started his car.

…

After he dropped Lin Yun back home, he returned to his camp.

After he told Sun Yu everything, Sun Yu said anxiously, “Boss, the Lin family already knows it is us who framed the Xi family. What should we do? They will definitely use this knowledge as leverage over us.”

Saohuang shook his head. “Don’t worry about that for now. Lin Yun only has her suspicions but no actual proof.”

“But you’ve admitted to her…”

Saohuang laughed. “So, what if I did? She still had no proof. But this Lin family really thinks I’m their lackey, huh? We’re in a cooperative relationship; I’m not someone they can just order around.”

“Then what shall we do?” Sun Yu asked.

“What else can we do? The Xi family must be destroyed but the Lin family is not going to escape unscathed either!”

Chapter 508: Assassinate Xi Munan

 

When he said that, malevolence flashed across Saohuang’s eyes. He looked at Sun Yu and continued, “You’ll be responsible for this operation.”

“Me?” Sun Yu was caught by surprise.

Saohuang nodded slightly. “That’s right. IV Syndicate’s main base has been destroyed and its people are in absolute chaos. I cannot rely on them. Now, the only person I can trust is you.”

Sun Yu also had a criminal gang under his command, therefore Saohuang had to rely on him.

Sun Yu nodded. “Okay, what kind of operation will this be?”

“Of course, it is an assassination. Xi Munan is your partner, and to ensure that he doesn’t sell your men out, you have to assassinate him to seal his mouth; it’s that simple,” Saohuang said lightly.

Sun Yu understood it immediately. He said excitedly, “That is a wonderful idea! My men have no idea who our partners are or how many partners we have, so they can’t say for sure the partner is not Xi Munan.”

Saohuang nodded with satisfaction. “Good. Even though this will be a great sacrifice, it is worth it. Your men will be proud to sacrifice themselves for our better future.”

Sun Yu nodded. “Understood! I will go arrange it now.”

After Sun Yu left, Saohuang called Lin Yun.

“Hello,” Lin Yun’s graceful voice came from the other side.

Saohuang asked directly, “I’ve arranged the thing that you asked, the Xi family will not be able to escape this time. You decide when that will be.”

Lin Yun giggled suddenly. “You’re recording this, aren’t you?”

Why else would you call me and say something like that?

Lin Yun was an agent at the national intelligence agency; she had seen this kind of cheap trick many times before.

Saohuang didn’t deny it. “I have to keep a safety route for myself, don’t I? Say the word and the operation will start.”

If she didn’t give him any leverage, then the operation wouldn’t start. This was his way of making sure that if he failed, the Lin family would fail together with him!

Lin Yun hesitated before answering, “Naturally, the operation has to be carried out tonight, as soon as possible.”

“Alright, we’ll listen to you. This is you asking for the Xi family to be destroyed, not me.”

“That’s right, it is me, Lin Yun, representing the Lin family asking you to do this. Jesus, Feng Saohuang, you sure are narrow-minded.” Lin Yun hanged up after that and smiled at her phone with derision.

So, this is what Feng Saohuang is like! Unfortunately for him, we’re not afraid of some small military general; record what you want!

If she was afraid of retribution, she wouldn’t have approached him in the first place.

…

Night soon fell.

Munan was still kept at the detention center. The guards there stood at their post. They had no clue someone had already snuck into the building.

Sun Yu used the surveillance to familiarize his men with the geographical situation, and with his help, his men managed to sneak into the facility easily.

The assassins slid the door to Munan’s cell open and saw a man lying on the bed facing away from them.

From the sound of the man’s steady breathing, it seemed like he was sound asleep.

The assassins slithered in without making a sound and pulled out their daggers. They looked at each other and signaled. They plunged their daggers into the man’s vitals at the same time.

The man woke up and screamed on reflex, but his mouth was quickly smothered by someone’s strong hand. The daggers went in and out of his body, blood spraying everywhere.

The man struggled for a few seconds longer before going completely still.

However, the next second, the few assassins realized something was wrong.

Chapter 509: The Boss

 

They seemed to have targeted the wrong person!

“This is not Xi Munan!” one of the assassins yelped in surprise.

“Have we been found out? Retreat now!” The few assassins quickly dispersed from the scene, but the surveillance suddenly came back online. The siren sounded immediately!

In the blink of an eye, all the guards came out. The assassins pulled out their guns in a panic and started firing.

The gunshot shattered the peaceful quiet of the night.

Munan was in his room when he heard the siren and gunshots. He looked out the window with a serious expression, but he had no clue what had happened. However, he soon found out.

…

Of the assassins, two were shot dead on the spot while the remaining were captured alive. After several interrogations, they revealed their plan to assassinate Xi Munan. However, they had no idea why they would end up with the wrong target. It was at this point that the police realized these were not professional assassins but glorified henchmen.

Their reason to target Munan was shocking as well. It was because Munan was their partner and knew about their existence. They were afraid that Munan would sell them out, so they decided to come for his life.

Alas, their plan failed horribly.

These people surrendered everything during the interrogation but there was one thing that they held back, the identity of their boss. They refused to tell who the person that ordered the hit on Munan was.

It seemed like they were afraid of this character, whoever it might be.

They said they had proof that Munan was their partner in the business of profiteering military munitions because they had really cooperated with the military before but had no clue who the insider was. But now they were certain it was Xi Munan.

When asked to present other evidence, they couldn’t. However, they swore by their statement because their boss had confirmed the partner was Munan!

Of course, they had absolute faith in the validity of the news or else they wouldn’t have taken the risk to assassinate him in the detention center. Plus, these people had blind loyalty in their boss, they had faith that their boss wouldn’t lie to them.

Just like that, another charge fell on Munan’s head. When he heard this, he was ready to curse the house down.

“You’re going to believe crap like this?” Munan asked the police chief that visited him with a sarcastic smile, “Just because they said that I was their partner, it has to be so? In that case, could they have blamed anyone and that person would’ve been captured?”

The police chief asked seriously, “If it is not you, why did they risk coming here to assassinate you?”

“Because someone is trying to pin this sin on me!”

“Who is?”

“That I can’t say, after all I have no proof, but he will be found out eventually,” Munan said through gritted teeth. His hatred towards Saohuang doubled. It would probably be extinguished only after the man was removed from this Earth!

“Munan, I also believe that you’re innocent, but every single one of them said that you’re involved in the munitions deals, you have to find evidence to prove otherwise or we can’t help you.”

“My bank credit and clean history, are those not good evidence?” Munan retorted.

The chief nodded. “Which is why I am suspicious of their statements. Regardless, you’re still our main suspect and we will investigate further. However, this incident has caused the death of one inmates and several prison guards, it will probably influence your court appearance tomorrow.”