While Murong Yanran was coaxing Li Haochen, downstairs in the room, Alice and Huang Yanrong’s expressions became somewhat solemn.
“Airport, do you feel anything familiar?”
“Mm, it feels like an Archangel, and also an elite team, but they don’t feel like enemies. If it really is an Archangel, we’re in trouble. You pig teammate, you’re pushing me into a fiery pit.”
“It’s really an Archangel?” Alice had also guessed it but had been unwilling to believe it. “Airport, you go back first…”
“Go back to your head! I never thought of leaving once I arrived. If it weren’t for you, I would have died long ago. Living so many years longer is already a profit. Besides, we’re not without a chance.”
“What way do you have?”
“Alright, we’ll talk about it later. I’m going to take a shower, I’m all sweaty.”
After Alice left the room, Huang Yanrong took out a few nail-sized black objects from her pocket, her eyes firm. “What if it’s an Archangel? If it threatens her life, I’ll drag you down with me even if I die.”
On the other side, Zhan Tai Li Ya was talking with a seductive woman and a robust black man. “Hurry up and make your move, I can’t wait.”
“Miss Zhan Tai, the information you provided is a bit off.” The seductive woman was the Archangel Huang Yanrong mentioned, and also the second-ranked powerhouse on the dark list. She shook her wine glass, looking at the blood-red wine with a sinister smile.
“What’s off?”
“Take a look.” The Archangel handed over a document. “The target has two experts by her side, and there’s also an elite team guarding them. This doesn’t match the information you provided.”
Zhan Tai Li Ya narrowed her eyes and said to the Archangel, “Add another hundred million, but I must have her dead. I want her to suffer all sorts of humiliation, understand?”
“Straightforward. Blackie, this good deed is yours.”
The black man beside her showed a chilling smile but said nothing, seeming like a mute.
“How long will it take to get results?”
“I’ll give you a satisfactory answer in a week.”
“Good, I hope you don’t disappoint me.” With that, Zhan Tai Li Ya left the place.
Watching Zhan Tai leave, the black man put away his smile and said, “Big Sister, will it take them a week? I can take care of them tonight.”
“There’s a saying in China, even a lion uses its full strength to catch a rabbit. Underestimating the enemy and being careless are great taboos in warfare. Although they are not a threat, we must be careful and cautious. Otherwise, how could I have lived so peacefully all these years? It’s this caution that got me here.”
The black man shrugged indifferently. To him, as long as he followed orders, completed the mission, and received his reward, it was fine. Moreover, this mission also offered some pleasure, which he was very satisfied with.
“Let’s also prepare. They probably already suspect our existence.”
While the Archangel and her team were making plans, Li Haochen and the others were completely unaware of any danger, still living their peaceful and warm lives.
One morning, Li Haochen received a call from Zhang Zilin. The matter of rings and jewelry had been settled. Upon hearing this, he immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed to the opening ceremony.
More than two hours later, Li Haochen appeared at the jewelry store owned by Zhang Zilin’s husband. As soon as he entered, he anxiously asked, “Zilin, where are the rings?”
“Did you even listen to me just now? I said there’s news, take a look.”
Zhang Zilin handed him a promotional brochure and continued, “This pink diamond series is Victoire de Castellane’s final masterpiece, an absolute peak work. Moreover, it’s made of the finest flawless fancy vivid pink diamonds, so you can imagine how precious it is. It’s just…”
Looking at the jewelry set in the advertisement, Li Haochen was immediately delighted. This was exactly what he had dreamed of. He could imagine how happy Murong Yanran would be when she saw it.
“Just what?”
“It’s probably a little bit expensive!”
“Roughly how much do I need to prepare?”
“It’s hard to say. Auctions are unpredictable. Maybe two to three hundred million, or maybe if you encounter someone with the same target as you, it could go up to over a billion.”
“It’s so troublesome. Is there any way to get it in advance?”
“If I had that ability, would I be informing you to come over? Here, take this. You can go yourself then. Whether you can get it depends on you.”
Looking at the gilded invitation ticket in his hand, Li Haochen couldn’t help but smile wryly. “Thanks, I’ll go back and prepare. I’ll treat you to a meal later.”
Leaving the jewelry store, Li Haochen drove towards Yuanshi. To raise enough funds in three days, he had to sell the house in Yinjiangshan.
Six to seven hours later, Li Haochen arrived at the Yinjiangshan office building in Yuanshi. Upon seeing his boss arrive, Zhou Shijiang helplessly exclaimed, “Boss, the good-for-nothing boss has finally arrived!”
“Manager Zhou, I don’t understand these things. I trust you completely, hehe!”
Zhou Shijiang was just saying that. He was very pleased that Li Haochen didn’t inquire about or interfere with the property development.
“Boss, what are your instructions for coming here this time?”
“Yes, I do have something. I want to sell some of the available properties. I need some funds for turnover in a couple of days.”
“Okay, I’ll make arrangements.” Zhou Shijiang didn’t hesitate. When you’re an employee, you should do your job well and not be arrogant. The world won’t stop turning just because you’re gone.
“Thank you for your trouble.”
Shortly after Li Haochen left, the Yinjiangshan official WeChat account issued a notice. As soon as the news was released, it caused a sensation in Yuanshi. In less than half an hour, a long queue had formed of people coming to purchase, and it was still growing.
At this time, Li Haochen had already arrived at Villa No. 1 in Biguoyuan. Soon after, Xie Baolian also arrived. As soon as they met, she couldn’t stop chattering, her eyes filled with longing.
“You brat, you’ve forgotten your mother now that you have a wife. Look at you, how long has it been since you last visited me?”
“Mom, I’m here now, calm down.” Li Haochen knew he was in the wrong and quickly stepped forward to hold Xie Baolian’s shoulders. “It’s not that I’m saying this about you, but why don’t you move back? Your husband is a mayor, he doesn’t lack anyone to take care of him. Moreover, you’re so beautiful, how could he escape your grasp?”
“Nonsense.” Xie Baolian gave him a sidelong glance. “Hurry up and give me an explanation. When are you two getting married?”
“Don’t rush, it’s coming soon, soon!”
“You’re dodging the question again. How soon is soon? Give me a definite answer quickly.”
“This year, alright?”
“Really? If you dare to lie to me, you’re dead.” Xie Baolian was so excited upon hearing this. She had been waiting and hoping for so long, and now it was finally here.
“Mom, I have something to tell you, but you can’t let it slip, otherwise I’ll postpone the wedding, okay?”
“What is it that’s so mysterious?”