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"Hey, are you watching cartoons again?"
I pushed the door open, carrying two bags of snacks, and saw Linna engrossed in Crayon Shin-chan. Normally, Linna wouldn’t watch this cartoon, but since I came back from my hometown, she had been watching it for a whole week.
The most terrifying part was that no matter how funny that little brat was, Linna wouldn’t even crack a smile!
"Uh-huh."
Linna responded absentmindedly, staring at the TV screen with a dazed expression. She often got lost in thought, sometimes snapped at me, and more frequently chatted and joked with me like before. Her moods were unpredictable, swinging from hot to cold. After seven days of this, I knew something was definitely bothering her.
"Look, I bought you some snacks—your favorites."
I offered the snacks with a charming smile, but Linna merely glanced at them and said flatly, "Just put them there."
"Come on, eat a little while you watch. I’ll keep you company, okay?"
I cheerfully sat down next to Linna. I knew it was time to ask her what was going on—had she found out about Lu Ying or something else? But I hesitated; what if it was something unrelated?
"Okay."
Linna replied softly and casually opened a bag of chips, munching away while focusing on the antics of the funny little boy on screen.
"Hey, have you been feeling down these past couple of days? Or did you run into someone you know from before? You can tell me."
I asked with a smile. Linna glanced at me briefly; her eyes were complicated, filled with affection, struggle, and resentment!
"It’s nothing."
Linna shot me a look before turning back to the TV.
"Nothing? That’s hard to believe!"
"You’ve been sulking for several days now. Did I do something wrong? Did I make you uncomfortable? You can tell me; we can talk about anything."
I continued speaking, but suddenly—
Linna threw the bag of chips at me!
The scattered chips fell all over the floor!
She was angry again!
Glaring at me in frustration but saying nothing.
"What’s wrong with me? This really hurts."
I asked Linna with a troubled expression. Every time she got angry, I wondered if it was because of Lu Ying. I wanted to clarify everything immediately!
But facing Linna's resentful gaze, I lost my courage.
How could someone called Xiang Fengzi lose their courage? Perhaps this is what people mean when they say that one can be subdued by another; I truly loved Linna and didn’t want her to be angry or leave me.
Linna stared at me blankly, her gaze shifting from sharp to tender. It made my heart race as if she could see right through me, ready to expose everything I had done recently—including the situation with Lu Ying.
But before I could speak up, Linna let out a long sigh.
Then she burst into laughter!
"Haha! Look at you, acting like a bear! Alright! I’ll consider you passed the test!" Linna laughed heartily, leaving me momentarily stunned. A test?
Then Linna casually grabbed a bag of chips, opened it with a grin, and popped one into her mouth. "Men, once they have money, they start to go bad. If I don’t take some real action to tease you, what’s the point? But it seems you’re quite obedient after all. Sorry for putting you through this."
What the hell! Is that really what this is about? This girl is cleverer than I thought! Damn it, she actually used this method to mess with me? I almost spilled the beans about Lu Ying! If I let that slip, who knows if Linna would believe me? Even if she did, she’d definitely blame me for not telling her sooner!
Oh my God! I said, "Hey, do you know how I've spent these past seven days?" I snatched the chips from Linna's hand and ate one to calm my nerves. Damn it! This is so intense! Here I am, playing the undercover role, and my mouth is just too stubborn!
"You’re the one who’s crazy!" Linna retorted, grabbing the chips back and shooting me an annoyed look. But seeing her like this made me smile; there’s something endearing about Linna's attitude.
"I’ll tell you this: you’re lucky this time. You better watch yourself; I don’t tolerate nonsense." Linna said proudly. I chuckled as I put my arm around her shoulder. She didn’t resist and happily settled down to watch cartoons.
With Linna settled down, my mood lightened considerably.
The next day at work, I was in high spirits. Another week passed just like that when Fang Ying came to see me again.
"Xiang Dong, how have you been lately?" In my office, Fang Ying sat on the sofa with a smile, dressed in her usual professional attire—cold yet slightly proud, which made her quite captivating!
But I figured very few would have the courage to conquer Fang Ying.
I smiled back and said, "Thanks to Master Fang Zhu, I'm doing well."
I genuinely felt that my peaceful life was all thanks to Fang Ying. Without her support, Liu Haoran and Qian Cun Jin would definitely not let me live so comfortably.
"Good to hear! But being stable has its downsides; it can lead to stagnation. About what we discussed last time—have you thought it over?" Fang Ying asked with a smile. Last time she mentioned finding a way for me to reclaim my South District Boss identity. However, given everything that had happened with Linna recently, I hadn’t given it much thought.
"Oh, about that, Master Fang Zhu," I began. "I plan to increase the revenue of the Security Company this month to match last month’s figures! It will continue to grow from there along with my other businesses."
Before I could finish my sentence, Fang Ying interrupted me. "That’s nothing too significant. However, I do have an interesting opportunity for you. If you succeed in this task, there’s a Vice Leader position open here. But it comes with some risks—do you have the guts for it?"
Fang Ying looked at me with a smile as she asked.
I was taken aback! A Vice Leader position? For me? Yes! Absolutely!
I immediately replied excitedly!
Am I afraid of danger? Which day am I not living in danger? Unless it's a mission that guarantees death, I won't take it. But Fang Ying would never assign me a death mission; she still needs to support me as her trusted subordinate. How could she let me die?
Haha! I knew it! In the entire Kyoto Headquarters, you're the only real man, Xiang Dong! I admire you the most!
Fang Ying laughed heartily at this, clearly pleased. I was also satisfied with what I said; it had to be true!
So, Master Fang Zhu, what exactly is the mission? Can you tell me about it?
I smiled and asked Fang Ying, who nodded and replied, "It's like this: drugs are very profitable, but the Tian Ye Group has never ventured into this area. The higher-ups feel that the timing is right and plan to develop this project. However, they lack suitable sources. As everyone knows, good sources can be found at Jinshan Jiao. There’s a General Tam there who has a large amount of resources, and the higher-ups want to collaborate with him."
You want me to be the negotiator?
I frowned upon hearing this.
Just as I thought!
I knew that the Tian Ye Group would eventually get involved with drugs!
General Tam from Jinshan Jiao? Isn’t he the general that Liu Sen led his gang against during their training?
Yes, they want you to be the negotiator. Everyone knows that Tam is ruthless. Although our Tian Ye Group dominates in China, Tam will definitely take advantage of us. So your trip will be somewhat dangerous.
Fang Ying said with a smile. After hearing this, I understood clearly; negotiating with a Drug Lord is not just dangerous—it’s extremely dangerous!
But Fang Ying was also being somewhat serious. The Tian Ye Group is powerful and wealthy in China; everyone knows how protective they are. If anything happens to me in Jinshan Jiao, the Tian Ye Group would undoubtedly spend a fortune to go to war with Tam! They would save face while supporting a local force to provide them with resources.
This is something the Tian Ye Group would definitely do.
So, what do you think? Have you thought it through? Will you go or not?
Fang Ying asked me with a smile. After hearing this, I grinned and said, "I'll go!"
Haha! I knew you were a real man, Xiang Dong!
Fang Ying smiled in appreciation.
Actually, Fang Ying was giving me a choice, but in reality, I had no choice at all. If I didn’t go, she would lose faith in me and wouldn’t support me anymore. Even if I managed to become the South District Boss, my future would become bleak.
I wouldn’t be able to help Linna get revenge!
But if I went...
Then I would still be in control! If the Tian Ye Group really starts selling drugs, can I allow that? Absolutely not! I will never let such harmful things flood into China!
Moreover, I truly want to see this general from Jinshan Jiao who killed seventy of my brothers!
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