"Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing."
Xu Liang smiled and comforted the other person.
"I’ll carry a tracker with me. When the time comes, the police can investigate along the way. As long as they find the gathering point..."
"The police can take action at any time."
After saying this.
Wang Hai still felt uneasy. After all, such actions within the police are termed ’undercover.’
He knew all too well how dangerous undercover work was!
But was there a better way now? The key was...
"Besides, if I suddenly decide not to go, what do you think Zhuge Rong would think?"
Xu Liang waved his hand, giving the other a boost of confidence.
"He would definitely be suspicious and run away, just like in ’84, becoming this so-called ’Zhuge Rong.’
"So... on the 17th, unless something unexpected happens, it’s the police’s last chance!"
That’s right.
Things had progressed to this point.
If Xu Liang suddenly told the other party he wasn’t joining the group, even if Zhuge Rong were foolish, he would sense something was wrong.
At that time... even if the police had clues they wanted to check, they’d probably find themselves powerless.
Not to mention, they wouldn’t have a single clue!
"This..."
Wang Hai hesitated for a long time and finally sighed.
"Alright, but make safety the priority!"
Xu Liang nodded, agreeing, "Okay."
"If that’s the case, then it’s settled!"
"On November 17th, we’ll coordinate inside and outside. I’ll infiltrate and cooperate with the police action."
Wang Hai nodded and added, "If you encounter danger, your life must come first!"
Xu Liang nodded again.
Then he didn’t linger any longer.
"Alright... in that case, I’ll go back and prepare first."
With that.
He turned and walked away.
Watching him leave, Wang Hai wanted to say something but stopped, hesitated, and then sighed deeply after a moment of silence.
"Sigh."
"Zhuge Rong..."
He sat back in his chair, feeling a headache.
He didn’t expect the other party was still alive, and even the other party’s family didn’t expect it.
But since the other party liked to identify as Zhuge Rong... then let him be sentenced to death as Zhuge Rong!
The only problem is...
"Did the other party only recruit Wang Chenghua?"
Recalling the information Xu Liang shared, Wang Hai fell into deep thought.
Clearly, Wang Chenghua would only be one of them, not the only one!
If so... then who else has colluded with the other party? And what are their identities?
Although it’s unclear, it can be anticipated... it will definitely be a headache!
After a while.
A realization formed in Wang Hai’s eyes. He picked up the phone on the table and dialed a number.
"Yang Yong, call Li Shunchang and Yang Wu in private. The three of you come to my office and just say...."
"On November 17th, there’s a major operation to be arranged!"
Meanwhile.
Parking lot of the police station.
A car window rolled down, revealing Yang Ruoxi’s face. She looked at Xu Liang, who was walking out of the lobby, and anxiously asked:
"What did he say?"
Xu Liang replied while walking, "Uncle Wang agreed."
Agreed?
Yang Ruoxi paused, but there was no joy on her face; instead, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.
Seeing this.
After Xu Liang got into the car, he rubbed her head, but unfortunately, Yang Ruoxi seemed distracted and did not cheer up.
He could only smile helplessly and say:
"Let’s take it one step at a time."
Yang Ruoxi mumbled, "Hmm..."
The next second, the car started, and as he pressed the gas pedal, the car slowly drove away.
...
...
The next day.
November 16th.
Amcor City Pipe Engineering Company.
Inside the chairman’s office.
"Is everything settled?"
"The notification has been sent, and Wang Hui from the Red Heart Agency will handle this matter."
"Okay."
Inside the office.
Wang Chenghua held his phone and stood up, looking out the window, reporting softly to the person on the other end.
The matter he spoke of was naturally related to Xu Liang.
On the other end was Zhuge Rong.
Ever since the ’threatening call’ from Xu Liang, Zhuge Rong has been like a rat burnt by sunlight in a sewer, not knowing where he escaped to.
Not to mention, Xu Liang and the police couldn’t find him.
Even Wang Chenghua, his trusted aide, didn’t know where he was now!
This was like Xu Liang said, this guy... is hard to kill; they couldn’t even find him!
"Tell Wang Hui to be careful, that lawyer... hehe, he suddenly claims to join the group, who knows what he’s really up to?"
On the other end of the phone, Zhuge Rong’s wary voice came again.
Clearly, he didn’t trust Xu Liang.
Or should I say he never trusted the other party from the beginning; he was completely coerced!
Even now as the other party wanted to join the group, Zhuge Rong remained wary of this.
Wang Chenghua said expressionlessly, "Alright."
After he agreed to it.
He paused, then suddenly said:
"President Zhe, at the trial, the lawyer made Amcor Company’s financial situation tighten..."
Amcor Company lost twenty million, and Wang Chenghua still couldn’t quite accept it even now.
As for Zhuge Rong...
He was silent for a moment, then immediately said:
"Tomorrow, you and that lawyer will board the ship; there will be a contract on board to compensate your loss."
"Heh, speaking of which, a lot of people will be joining the group like that lawyer tomorrow, and their ’membership fees’ can fully cover your loss."
Board...boarding the ship!?
Wang Chenghua’s face changed, clearly thinking of something unpleasant, he immediately said in a deep voice:
"President Zhe, the court is coming to the company tomorrow, I need to deal with them."
"I might not be able to make it to the ship..."
Not boarding the ship?
Zhuge Rong paused for a moment and after a long while, replied:
"Hmm, I got it."
With that said.
A series of "dudu" sounds rang out.
Looking down, he found that Zhuge Rong had hung up the phone.
Seeing this scene, Wang Chenghua let out a breath of relief, a trace of dread flashing in his eyes.
Clearly, he would rather risk not being able to make up for the twenty million shortfall, than board the ship again!
Yes.
Wang Chenghua tried every method and relationship to get involved initially, but now only wished to maintain communication without delving deeper.
To outsiders, this would seem puzzling and confusing.
"Are there others tomorrow..."
Wang Chenghua murmured, then a deep fear flickered in his eyes.
He knew.
These people were different from him; they were fully aware of the internal matters of the group!
Knowing the truth of the matter, yet still rushing to join, like Xu Liang...
Such people are the real lunatics!
Because of fear and inner guilt, Zhao Jie survived, but these people... wouldn’t make such mistakes.
If Zhao Jie were in their hands.
She would truly be ’consumed completely’!
Thinking of this.
A chill ran down Wang Chenghua’s back, his hairs standing on end, his body covered in goosebumps.
After a long time, he came back to his senses, breaking out in cold sweat, murmuring:
"A bunch of lunatics!"
Until....
...
...
The next day.
November 17th!
Seven o’clock in the morning.
It was a relatively peaceful day.
The market was bustling with people; the sounds of buying vegetables, laughter, and chatter filled the air, full of the everyday life of residents.
At the kindergarten.
Children as soft as glutinous rice dumplings clung tightly to their parents’ legs, refusing to let go, determined not to go to school.
On the road.
The working crowd began preparing for their workday, starting their daily routine.
But in contrast to this tranquility....
"Buzz!"
In Upper City, on a winding road leading to the suburbs.
A white car was speeding along, with Xu Liang sitting alone inside.
Today is the 17th.
According to Wang Chenghua’s explanation... it’s precisely the time for him to join the group’s inner circle!
And what he’s heading to now is driving to the Red Heart Charity Relief Agency, to acquire his ’proof of allegiance’ there.
He didn’t choose to bring anyone else, as the danger level was too high; Yang Ruoxi, Li Tao, and others couldn’t go, so he chose to go solo.
As for whether he’s scared...
Let’s put it this way.
Xu Liang still hasn’t figured out how to write the word ’fear’, or how many strokes it has!
The only thing on his mind was...
"International Cross Ferry Group... is it a gathering?"
Xu Liang seemed to see layers of information flashing before his eyes, his brows furrowed as he continued to press the accelerator harder.
"Wang Chenghua, Zhuge Rong, Zhao Jie..."
"Tsk, I wonder what exactly they’re up to."
"Haha... they’d better not let me catch them!"
Thinking of this.
Xu Liang’s eyes suddenly flashed, and he slammed on the brakes.
"Screech~!"
The vehicle came to a sudden stop in front of a certain building.
Immediately, he unbuckled his seatbelt and opened the door to get out of the car.
"Tap tap."
Xu Liang stood by the roadside, lifting his head to look at the building in front of him, a cold smile flickering in his eyes.
"Red Heart Charity Relief Agency..."
"I’ve arrived!"