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After coming from Lu Qiang's place, I, Liu Sen, went to wait outside Lu Qiang's house to observe his movements. Throughout the day, Liu Sen reported to me that Lu Qiang had not left his house in the afternoon and did not go to fix any cars. By evening, a young man resembling a lackey went to see Lu Qiang, and then Lu Qiang headed over to Cao Minghui's place.
Hearing Liu Sen's report made me smile; everything was falling into place. Lu Qiang must have called his lackey to check the surveillance footage, and after the lackey delivered it to him, he sent it over to Cao Minghui! Everything was proceeding according to my plan.
"What's got you so happy?" Linna asked curiously as she noticed the smile on my face after reading Liu Sen's message. I leaned back on the sofa and shared the day's events with her. After listening, Linna chuckled and praised me once again.
"Look at you, playing these old-timers like a fiddle. You've got some serious skills."
Linna sat beside me, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Indeed, once I handed that leverage over to Cao Minghui, he would trust me completely because if I ever acted dishonestly, he could easily send me to prison.
But in reality? I hadn't harmed anyone; it was all just his misguided assumptions. I gained his trust without any loss on my part. As long as I didn't want to be coerced, he had no hold over me.
"What's this high skill you're talking about? Can it even help you?" I smirked at Linna and teased her. "We've been living together for so long; am I still sleeping on the sofa? Isn't that a failure?" But honestly, I found it hard to deal with Linna. Occasionally teasing her was fine, but when it came to playing tricks on someone I liked, I simply couldn't do it. Perhaps love requires some little tricks as seasoning, but at its core, it's pure love that brings true enjoyment and intoxication.
"What kind of mindset is that? Why are you always trying to outsmart me?" Linna seemed a bit displeased by my words; perhaps my tone revealed a hint of the typical male intentions that annoyed her.
But really, when it comes to such matters, I needed to have a serious discussion with her!
"Let me ask you a question: what is the foundation of all human prosperity?" I sat up straight and asked Linna earnestly. She was taken aback by my question; confusion spread across her delicate face as she tried to comprehend what I meant.
"What do you mean?" Linna asked cautiously, mimicking my tone with a strong Northeast accent. Her expression showed that she knew I was up to something but was curious about what trick I had in mind.
"All human prosperity is built upon reproduction! Without reproduction, how could humanity thrive? They say men are inherently driven by nature, but that's just human instinct—every living being has an innate desire to reproduce! This is a gift from the Creator! If all men in this world shunned women, would there even be humans left on Earth?"
I passionately declared this truth! Although it was indeed true, I felt a bit ridiculous saying it so fervently.
Linna stared at me in shock; she probably didn't expect me to articulate such thoughts with such fervor and righteousness!
"You really have no shame," she mused after a moment of contemplation regarding my statement. Yet from her gaze, I could detect a hint of admiration—was she impressed by the truth I spoke or by my audacity? The phrase "self-awareness" suggested it might be the latter.
"Thank you for your kind words," I replied humbly. Linna looked at me helplessly and sighed deeply. "Ah, you're truly hopeless."
Let's get down to business. You mentioned that Liu Haoran will meet you in the next couple of days, right?
Linna, no more jokes. When it comes to serious matters, Liu Haoran is the boss of the Southern District.
Yes, it might be late; Cao Minghui's actions could also be delayed.
I nodded and said that Xiong Li had informed me to pick him up at seven and then go together. In Xiong Li's plan, my role was that of a driver and his right-hand man.
What? Liu Haoran is meeting you tonight? Cao Minghui is starting to frame Xiong Li tonight?
Linna gasped, startling me.
Is there something wrong?
I asked curiously. I had a bad feeling about this situation for a while, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Linna's expression clearly indicated she sensed something was off.
I suggest you don't go tonight.
Linna said darkly, her displeasure evident. I was utterly confused.
Why? Would Cao Minghui harm me?
I asked Linna, who replied, "Although Cao Minghui isn't great, he won't harm you in this collaboration. The Tian Ye Group prohibits internal strife; if anything happens to you, he would be implicated too. Your real danger isn't from Cao Minghui but from Xiong Li."
Are you saying Xiong Li would turn against me?
I frowned at her words. With Linna's explanation, I understood the situation better, but I couldn't possibly gather that much ice on my own. Surely Xiong Li wouldn't push that onto me?
If you go to his house, who else would he target if not you? When handling this matter, if you're not present, you can observe from a distance and escape at the first sign of trouble. But if you're there in person, you might end up as a scapegoat!
Linna warned me. I furrowed my brow and asked, "How could that be? I'm just a newcomer who can't possibly gather that much ice. Even if he tried to pin it on me, there needs to be some credibility, right? According to your reasoning, if he pushes it onto me, then Cao Minghui would be ruined too. Would he really just stand by and watch Xiong Li attack me?"
There are some things you still don't understand. Xiong Li is one of Liu Haoran's earliest subordinates and one of his most trusted people; this is something Cao Minghui cannot compare to. Because of this trust, despite Xiong Li's lackluster abilities, he still holds the position of a hall master. If Cao Minghui lacks sufficient evidence to form a solid case against Xiong Li, Liu Haoran will definitely take action against him. But since you're going to Xiong Li's home, any misstep could lead Xiong Li to drag you down with him and make you the scapegoat!
Upon hearing this, I frowned deeply! So there's this layer of connection? I remarked how Xiong Li seemed so secure in his position; turns out he's a confidant of the South District Boss!
Why didn't you say so earlier?
I asked Linna. She innocently replied, "I didn't know you'd be going today! You haven't been talking properly these past few days; who would want to pay attention to you?"
Linna pouted as I shook my head helplessly. I realized I had been teasing her a bit too much lately and probably confused her into forgetting to tell me these important things.
Actually, if you find an excuse not to go today, it won't affect Cao Minghui's subsequent actions at all.
Linna suggested. I understood her meaning: I could go out tonight and find a hotel to stay in. If someone came looking for me or called tomorrow, it would mean that Xiong Li had indeed set me up as a scapegoat, and then I could make my escape.
Everything has its pros and cons. If I don’t go, and something happens, they might think of me and assume I’m guilty, which would significantly increase the chances of Xiong Li dragging me down with him, as well as the credibility of their suspicions.
I still need to work with Tian Ye Group in the future, and I have to help Linna take revenge. So I really must reduce this possibility. Besides, Cao Minghui is in the same camp as me. If I get dragged down, he will too. Right now, we are both in the same boat, and I should extend some trust to my teammates.
I should go after all. Tian, don’t stay at home; find a hotel instead.
I said to Linna. Although I had never revealed where I lived, that didn’t mean they hadn’t investigated. If Tian and Cao Minghui hadn’t been involved with them, and I really got dragged down, they might come to my house to search. If they found Linna and recognized her, we would both be finished.
“Are you really going? Do you know how dangerous it is?” Linna asked me, concern evident in her voice. Hearing this made me smile; her worry warmed my heart.
“Didn’t you say before? A hero isn’t defined by how powerful they are; a hero is someone who does what needs to be done for those around them, even when it seems impossible, giving it their all! Even if they get hurt along the way, that’s what makes them a hero.”
I spoke with a carefree expression, reminiscent of the saying about a brave warrior going forth without return. But in truth, I was just putting on a brave front; only a fool would walk into a situation where death was certain! If I died, it would all be for nothing—everything would lose its meaning.
While this plan wasn’t guaranteed to succeed, I felt that the chances were still quite good. If I didn’t go, the suspicions would only shift more towards me, significantly lowering my chances of success. Once the doubts fell on me, even if I survived, there would be no way for me to continue working with Tian Ye Group. And I still needed to help Linna take revenge!
Linna was momentarily stunned by what I said; clearly moved by my determination. Seeing this, I gently kissed her cheek. She didn’t reject me. “Just in case,” I told her, “stay at a hotel for a day.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for your good news,” she replied with a nod.
After saying that, I turned and left with an air of confidence. It was half past eight when I got into my car and drove straight to Xiong Li’s house.
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