coobybook Chapter 377 Schemes of All Parties
Chapter 377 Schemes of All Parties
"Miss Lin, Miss Lin has come down."
Near the central booth, a crowd gathered, and near the jade stalls in Hanchong, people were constantly bidding high prices.
Black jade is the most sought-after, because this piece of jade has been completely cut open according to Lin Xiu's instructions. It's clearly a sure-fire deal, so even though it's been said that it's not for sale, people still keep coming forward to ask about the price.
Since Han Chong couldn't make the decision, the buyers with financial means waited on the sidelines, hoping to acquire the black jade.
Sessia also coveted this piece of pure, natural black jade, but in his opinion, it was a piece he would keep for himself, and Lin Xiu would definitely not sell it.
“Miss Lin, I’m from Yunhai Trading Company. This piece of black jade…”
"Miss Lin, I am a local jadeite..."
"......"
The crowd converged on Lin Xiu, and everyone was incredibly enthusiastic. Some even started trying to build a relationship with Sessia.
Everyone who comes here is in their own business. Even if they're not here for the jade or for Claire, Lin Xiu's discerning eye alone is enough for them to curry favor with her.
Lin Xiu didn't recognize these people, but her eyes were fixed on Chaochao.
"Are you scared?" If he was scared, they wouldn't let him do it.
Chao Chao was a henchman, and logically, both the underground business and the 'drinking and exchanging drinks' with Maine should have been handled by him, since he was more familiar with the situation, without needing to consult him. But...
Lin Xiu couldn't bear it.
Seeing Chaochao's stunned expression, she said gently, "It's alright, just be careful..."
"I'm not afraid." The young man interrupted her before she could finish speaking.
The young man's light-colored eyes were clear and bright. In the blink of an eye, a bewitching smile appeared on his face, and his golden hair seemed to be dancing in the air. He was charming, alluring, and strangely beautiful, just like the day they first met.
"I can."
How could a viper nurtured by the world of fame and fortune, a prison of depravity, truly be afraid?
Having lived a life of ease for too long, he hesitated for a moment when he decided to return to being a normal person.
He plunged into the crowd every day, seemingly unfazed by any disdain or humiliation, acting as Lin Xiu's 'representative' here.
Taking a moment to glance at Lin Xiu, whom he was meeting with Song Zan, his gaze lingering for a fleeting instant.
He won't let her down, not even here!
"Lin Chao, you've changed a lot in the years I haven't seen you!" the visitor said with malice.
"Hehe, Young Master Wu, what are you saying? I see you haven't changed at all..."
"Han Chong, stay by Chao Chao's side."
Lin Xiuzheng became acquainted with an old man named Songzan. She overturned his conclusion, and he was not embarrassed by being outdone by a younger person. On the contrary, he was willing to befriend her. Why not?
The night was pitch black.
The forest was shrouded in shadow, exuding a damp, muddy scent.
"Sir, sir, I was wrong, please forgive me, I will... bang!" With a muffled thud, the person kneeling on the ground begging for mercy fell down, a bloody hole opened in his forehead, and he died with his eyes wide open.
Taking the handkerchief, the man slowly wiped each of his fingers. His godlike face appeared cold and sinister in the shadows of the moonlight, and his gray-blue eyes were as still as a deep well. He looked at the dead man on the ground as if he were looking at a wild boar, a stark contrast to his impeccably dressed appearance during the day.
He was a beast in human skin at night, and his daytime persona was nothing but a disguise.
"Has Chuck finished his investigation?" The voice was magnetic and rhythmic, neither too loud nor too soft, yet it sent chills down one's spine.
The person beside him bowed and said, "Reporting to you, sir, everything has been checked." He then handed over the documents in his hand.
As the man threw away the handkerchief, it fell onto the dead body in the wind. Liu Linzhou didn't look at it again, picked up the documents, turned and left, and casually ordered, "Clean this place up."
"Yes."
The man glanced at the documents and strolled back to his car, leaning against it as he waited leisurely. His subordinates watched him intently, and apart from his closest 'assistant,' no one dared to utter a sound.
The thick smoke in the forest was extinguished shortly afterward.
"Sir, everything has been taken care of," the returning man said.
Liu Linzhou then looked up, his eyes sharp, scanning the surroundings. He didn't speak, but lit a cigarette.
The air seemed to freeze; you could hear a pin drop. Everyone lowered their heads, afraid to make a sound.
Only after the cigarette burned out did the man's deep voice come out: "I know some people have become ambitious, but I don't care about money or power. There's only one thing: anyone who dares to betray their own side will suffer this fate!"
The hairs on everyone's bodies stood on end, and they shuddered.
“We understand, sir.”
"Yes, sir."
Following the leader, the rest of the group stood ramrod straight. Two middle-aged men in suits, who looked fairly well-dressed, wiped the sweat from their brows and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
When a general is in the field, he may disobey some of the emperor's orders.
Who would have thought that "Jun" would suddenly arrive and uncover a traitor who almost implicated them?
Heaven knows that Liu Linzhou's heart was pounding in his chest when he remained silent.
"Sir, what's next?" one of the middle-aged men asked cautiously and calmly.
Liu Linzhou turned his head and tossed the documents in his hand over.
The document arced through the air before landing in the middle-aged man's arms, where it was held.
"Don't let them get too close."
After saying that, he turned and got into the car. As the car engine roared to life, the convoy sped away, leaving the two middle-aged men and their group of men looking at each other in bewilderment.
"What do you mean by this, sir?" the chubby middle-aged man asked, his small eyes gleaming.
The gentleman didn't hold his past "greed" against him, and let bygones be bygones, so he was safe.
Why would they want to mess with Chuck and Nan? Aren't they still working together?
"The Green Gang's territory," another replied in a deep voice.
It's easy to understand.
A person who can work under Liu Linzhou and thrive in Maine is certainly not a fool.
Give Nan and Chuck some space so they can squeeze out even more profits.
Liu Linzhou was unaware that these two would cause him a great deal of trouble; he wouldn't find out until five days later.
The South Sa hall was solemn. At the head of the table sat a middle-aged man with striking features, and next to him was a dignified-looking woman who sat upright and exuded an imposing aura.
Below them, a dozen or so men and women of different ages stood neatly. The second wife clutched her handkerchief and approached her sons, especially Nan En. As they waited, sweat dripped down her forehead.
Even the usually arrogant and domineering Nan Xin felt uneasy and moved closer to her most familiar third brother.
Not only do the various branches of the Nan family have their own agendas, but there is also competition within their second branch. Nanpa, Nansong, and Nanen are brothers, but they are also rivals when it comes to interests.
She knew better than anyone that if she did something that crossed her father's bottom line, the only person in this family who could protect her was Nan En; similarly, if her brother were in trouble, she was the only one he could rely on. Although her strength was small, compared to her other brothers and even her mother, they were the closest people to her in this world.
Father wouldn't suddenly gather the whole family; if he did, something big must have happened.