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In a quaint private room of the Gui Pin Xuan, Xue sat across from a man. This man was none other than the one who had bumped into Xue the day before and had come to his aid... Ah, the Friend of the Edge.
"Honestly, when I first saw your name, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Well, it wasn't mockery; it was just something that struck me as funny. Civilization, it seems your parents had very high moral expectations for you."
Xue's fingers were interlaced on the table, and there was still a hint of amusement in his eyes as he spoke.
However, the man across from him clearly did not share this sentiment.
"If you called me here just to discuss this matter, then I think I should leave. But before I go, I will make sure you won't be able to laugh for a while."
Xue remained noncommittal about the threat. Perhaps it was because he could fully understand the man's feelings at that moment; he simply wanted to lighten the atmosphere of their conversation.
"Alright, let me get straight to the point. I know your current situation, and honestly, I sympathize with you. However, that isn't enough for me to take any unnecessary actions. What I truly value is your skill; it makes me believe that you are a worthwhile investment."
"To be blunt, I'm involved in the Underworld. If you think it's fair, then I can provide you with money for treatment, and in return, you will need to work for us."
Xue's words were succinct but delivered a significant shock to Ming Ji. He had never imagined that a path would suddenly appear when he thought he had reached a dead end.
Ming understood that his illness was not terminal; it was merely the exorbitant medical costs that felt as hopeless as death to someone as impoverished as him. Yet he could never have imagined that not all paths led to despair.
What is the most precious thing in the world? It is finding hope again in moments of desperation.
"Your offer seems quite tempting. For someone desperate to survive, I can hardly find any reason to refuse."
"However, I have some questions I'm curious about. First, how can you determine my value based solely on our brief encounter? Second, are you not afraid that once I'm cured, I won't keep my promise? Thirdly, your 'we' implies that I'm not just working for you alone?"
Although Ming posed three questions, Xue felt a surge of joy upon hearing them. He had feared that this fellow might be overly straightforward and spout some nonsense about freedom and dying with dignity; if that were the case, all his efforts would have been in vain.
With his fingers spread apart, Xue picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip before explaining further.
"First of all, you are an orphan, and so am I. I have an inexplicable intuition about orphans, and it tells me that you are worth investing in. I have always trusted my instincts."
"Secondly, promises are something I only believe in for a very few people. Of course, you are not one of them at this moment. However, I still have confidence that I can keep you around because everyone has their own desire for success, and I can bring you that success. I understand that my background is from the Underworld, and your lack of immediate aversion to it clarifies many issues."
"Finally, I have a boss, and I believe you will be impressed by him. This is also the source of my confidence!"
After hearing Xue's words, Wenming felt a sense of enlightenment within him. The cup of tea that had remained untouched in front of him was finally lifted slowly by him.
"If it weren't for your call yesterday, I would already be on my way back to my hometown. Return to One's Roots; I want to see the scenery of my hometown once more before I die. The World Has Changed, But Memories Remain; only those memories endure."
"I have always been compliant, yet fate has been unkind. Those around me who do evil are healthy, while I suffer from this disaster. I hate it; now I have nothing. I want to fight back, but I can't find even a little support. It seems the whole world is telling me to just die; I'm surplus in this world!"
"However, until now, I've realized that all of this is merely a Trial."
"I accept your conditions; from now on, I will entrust myself to you."
Xue smiled lightly and raised his teacup in acknowledgment. Wenming did the same, and across the table, their cups clinked together in the air.
That afternoon, Wenming boarded a plane heading abroad, with a journey expected to last about a month.
As he watched the plane take off, Xue couldn't help but laugh. "Wenming—what a name that truly isn't civilized."
Xue had recently taken on a new disciple under Jufeng in Washing City, but Romain was currently unaware of this development as he was too busy dealing with matters in the capital.
This situation stemmed from yesterday's press conference.
The brief exchange between Lu Qijia and Jufeng made the latter realize one thing: the hidden "masters" outside the hotel were not affiliated with Sister Five. Since they were not friends, Romain had to exercise utmost caution because it had already been proven in Azure Waterside that someone in the dark had reached out with malicious intent towards Sister Five.
After so much interrogation, the five fools at the police station still hadn’t revealed any valuable clues. This didn’t indicate how tough they were; in fact, they had been terrified from the moment they entered prison. The truth was, they genuinely knew nothing.
This also indirectly highlighted a problem— their opponent was cunning, and actions needed to be taken with caution.
Jufeng strolled into the press conference venue, seamlessly blending into a group of reporters who were engrossed in preparing their news articles, completely unaware of an outsider approaching them.
He quietly approached a man he had previously identified as one of the "experts." The aura emanating from this individual was fundamentally different from that of the paparazzi. Despite his efforts to imitate them, he appeared awkward and out of place, unable to escape Jufeng's perception.
“Hey, buddy, can you spare a cigarette? It’s too boring in here,” Romain said as he leaned slightly closer to the man, speaking in a tone only the two could hear. The man was initially taken aback, his demeanor suddenly becoming intense. However, he quickly masked it and stared at Jufeng in silence.
Romain turned slightly to face him and continued in a low voice, “I’m also working for Boss. Don’t be nervous; it’s just too dull here. I don’t know when those five ladies will come out. I’d like to step outside for a smoke and relax a bit.”
After finishing his sentence, Romain quietly observed the man's changing expressions. As expected, the man looked shocked for a moment before showing some irritation. “Which team are you from? How does your captain teach you? You can’t smoke during work hours! Sister Five will be out soon; get back to your position! If this doesn’t succeed, I’ll hold you accountable!”
Hearing this, Romain rolled his eyes like a rogue and shrugged before turning to leave. However, just as he turned away, a subtle smile brewed on his lips that no one else could detect.
“Indeed, there’s an organization with premeditated plans. Alright then, I’ll play along and see what you’re really up to.”
After leaving, Romain concealed himself in a less noticeable corner and quietly watched the changes in the venue. He then sent a text message to Tong Bailong, instructing him to keep an eye on his phone and follow all arrangements.
The press conference proceeded smoothly. After some careful grooming, the five sisters appeared charming and each had their own unique charm! Following a round of questions from reporters came the interaction with fans. At this point, the reporters stepped aside while a large group of fans surged forward. Some individuals Romain had noticed earlier were mixed among these fans.
Here they come! Romain thought to himself as his legs and arms tensed up like a bowstring ready to release its arrow!
Halfway through Sister Five’s interaction with the fans, suddenly two people rushed onto the stage from the crowd, holding something unknown in their hands. They abruptly threw it onto the stage and into the audience, instantly filling the entire venue with thick white smoke.
"Don't make a move, wait for me!"
After sending this message to Tong Bailong, Jufeng dashed into the thick fog. The scene was already chaotic, with panicked figures everywhere, making it nearly impossible to discern anything clearly.
However, this did not faze Jufeng. As he moved, he swiftly grabbed a piece of thin gauze and covered his mouth with it. In a flash, he leaped onto the stage.
Coincidentally, Jufeng arrived just in time to see two people dragging Sister Four and Mei away. The two girls were limp and clearly unconscious. With a gust of wind at his feet, Jufeng quickly closed the distance, kicking one assailant away and snatching the other girl from the hands of the second.
These so-called experts were of varying skill levels, and the two who fell were indeed quite weak.
Tong Bailong had been hesitant to act after receiving Jufeng's message. Although he had countless opportunities to protect the five sisters earlier, he could only watch from a distance until Jufeng appeared.
"Brother Jufeng, they ran in that direction."
Jufeng handed Sister Four and Mei over to Tong Bailong, then patted him on the shoulder before turning and sprinting off in another direction. He felt reassured that Tong Bailong didn't question why he hadn't acted sooner; this was the trust between brothers—Tong Bailong had complete faith in Jufeng!
Trust and belief may differ by just one word, but they are not the same thing!
Sister Five stood alongside the others on stage, so those who had kidnapped the five sisters couldn't be too far away. Although Jufeng had delayed slightly while rescuing Sister Four and Mei, catching up with the remaining three wouldn’t be difficult.
Exiting through the back door led to a long alley. Jufeng spotted several figures running not far ahead, three of whom were charming women.
"Big Brother, Sister Four and Mei have been intercepted!"
As Jufeng shouted while running forward, the group ahead immediately halted and turned to look at each other in confusion.
Jufeng reached them, breathless and panting as he stammered out, "Just now... two bodyguards appeared and blocked those two brothers... they couldn't hold their ground and got knocked out."
Several people turned their gazes toward one individual, clearly indicating that this person's status was slightly higher than the others. Jufeng focused his attention and realized that this was the same person who had reprimanded him earlier.
"Alright, Shu, you take Sister Dai back to the designated location. After all, the main target this time is Sister Dai. The rest of us will stay here to provide support."
As soon as the leader finished speaking, a massive figure suddenly appeared in the alley. Upon seeing this, Jufeng quickly said, "Big Brother, that's him! He knocked out those two brothers."
Hearing this, the leader's lips curled into a sinister smile. He instructed Shu, "Take Sister Dai and put her in the car. Drive over and wait for us. The rest of you, let's go back and support our brothers."
Shu nodded and hurriedly carried Sister Dai away into the distance. The remaining few cleared away the people in their hands and looked at Tong Bailong with eager anticipation.
However, Tong Bailong appeared confused. He glanced at Jufeng with a puzzled expression, wondering why Brother Jufeng was standing with them.
"Brother Jufeng, are they still going to fight?"
(To be continued)
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