356: Chapter 350: Reunion with Chen Zhengcong 356: Chapter 350: Reunion with Chen Zhengcong Entering Shen City, one needs a border pass.
Crossing from Shen City to Xiangjiang requires arranging a Hong Kong-Macau Pass in advance.
However, Chen Hai and his companions had taken care of all these documents before coming over.
After meandering for two or three hours, they finally settled temporarily in a hotel named the Regent in Xiangjiang.
The Regent Hotel was reasonably upscale; its lobby was lavishly decorated, and the floors were so polished they clearly reflected the shadows of people.
Whether it was Chen Hai or his subordinates, it was their first time coming to Xiangjiang.
They were completely unfamiliar with the area.
They chose to stay at the Regent Hotel because it seemed pretty good as they passed by.
“Boss, now that we’ve arrived in Xiangjiang, who’s our target for this operation?”
“Can you give us a heads up so we know what to expect?” one of Chen Hai’s men gathered in his room asked.
The person who asked this was undoubtedly Bai Xiaohang.
Out of everyone, he was the most impatient.
Compared to him, whether it was Tian Mingjian or Bai Baoshan, they were definitely a lot more composed in their dealings.
“Xiaohang, I’ve already told you, we’re not here to rob, but to do a good deed,” Chen Hai explained.
“Just today, an hour or two ago, a rich businessman named Wang Dehui was kidnapped.”
“Normally, this businessman would have been doomed, and even after his family paid a huge ransom, he wouldn’t have been saved.”
“After using divination to roughly figure out the situation, I think we can lend this businessman a helping hand!” Chen Hai said, standing up from the sofa.
He walked to the window and drew back the curtains.
The Regent Hotel was twenty-eight stories tall, and his room was on the nineteenth floor.
Standing by the window, looking outside, he could see most of the West Kowloon area where the hotel was located.
“The incident has just happened, so there’s no rush for now.”
“Saving that businessman’s life and taking a fee for our trouble is only right.”
“However, exactly how to proceed still requires some thought; after all, we’re here to help, not to perform a backstab!”
“You guys, eat if you’re hungry, drink if you’re thirsty, and feel free to go out for a stroll, but try not to wander too far.”
“Only this way, when there’s something you need to do, I’ll be able to contact you anytime!”
Chen Hai turned his gaze from the window and smiled as he continued.
“Helping others is the foundation of happiness; doing good deeds is what I, Bai Xiaohang, enjoy the most!”
Bai Xiaohang let out a few meaningful chuckles that held a hint of something deeper.
The others merely nodded slightly without further explanation.
Except for Tian Mingjian, the rest of them all had less than honorable pasts.
Truth be told, they didn’t want to engage in illegal activities, but they were more afraid of poverty.
According to what Chen Hai said, if they could help the businessman and also make a fortune, they were, of course, more than willing to accept such an opportunity.
“Mingjian, Xiaohang, you two must be familiar with Buck Teeth Zhu over at Hao River.”
“Take advantage of the free time these next few days, find some time to get some firearms from him.”
“If he has any doubts, tell him it’s by my order!”
“We’ll be counting on a few of you to take down those kidnappers, and having firearms will certainly make your job easier.”
After a moment of thought, Chen Hai spoke again, giving further instructions.
He had witnessed how they fought against Brother Biao and his men in Sand Well Town because of his cousin Huang Yong.
For Bai Xiaohang and Xiang Dong, having firearms didn’t matter much.
But for Tian Mingjian and Bai Baoshan, having firearms or not was a world of difference.
This made securing weapons from Buck Teeth Zhu a necessity!
“Got it, Boss,” Bai Xiaohang and Tian Mingjian exchanged glances and nodded.
After laughing and joking for a while, they gradually dispersed.
As for Chen Hai, he stayed in his room, made several phone calls, and then rested for a bit.
Around seven in the evening, at the Dream Island Cafe.
He took a taxi and got off nearby, scanned the area, saw the large sign of the cafe, and headed straight for it, stepping inside.
“Younger Brother Chen, over here…”
A man in his forties, leisurely drinking coffee in a suit, greeted Chen Hai with a wave and a smile as he saw him approach.
“Master Chen, it’s been nearly a year since we last met, and I was a bit hesitant when I arbitrarily called you, worried that you wouldn’t remember a nobody like me.”
“It seems I was being overly cautious with a petty mind, worrying for nothing!” Chen Hai said with a laugh, sitting down opposite the man in the suit.
The man in the suit also shared the surname Chen and was related to Chen Hai.
That day, at the Boyue Convention and Exhibition Center, the Xiangjiang Feng Shui Master who bought several talismans from Chen Hai, enabling him to earn his first million, was none other than the man in front of him, Chen Zhengcong.
When he had bought the talismans and left, Chen Zhengcong had left his contact information for Chen Hai.
“Little brother, how could I possibly forget you?”
“The talismans I purchased from you, they really helped me out.”
“Just a while ago, I was assisting a wealthy client with Feng Shui, and within the Yin House that I had approved for him, suddenly, a creature covered with green hair emerged.”
“Thanks to the Corpse Transformation Talismans, I had my moment of glory.
With just two talismans, that creature turned directly into water!”
“That wealthy client was injured and poisoned by a corpse’s touch.”
“I used the one and only Danghui Talisman I had on him, and that deal alone made me a fortune.”
“To be honest, I was even thinking about making time to visit the Capital City to buy a few more talismans from you.”
“And just when I was thinking about it, your call came through…”
Chen Zhengcong’s mood was clearly very good as he greeted Chen Hai with a smile.
How much money he made with the talismans sold by Chen Hai, he did not specify.
However, it must have been no small amount; conservatively, it could be in the millions or even tens of millions.
After all, he had spent a million to buy those talismans.
If he hadn’t made much, would he have this expression now?
Would he say that he had made a killing?
“As long as my talismans work, making more money off of them is your own skill, Master Chen.”
“If you want to continue buying talismans from me, of course, there’s no problem.”
“If you just want Corpse Transformation Talismans, I have them on me right now.
However many you want, I can give to you right away!”
“As for Danghui Talismans?
I don’t have any in stock at the moment; you’ll have to wait a while if you want to buy them.”
Chen Hai nodded with a smile and replied.
Chen Zhengcong, facing him, frowned slightly but did not immediately respond.
After a slight pause, Chen Hai continued, “Actually, I came to Xiangjiang for a favor I need from you…”
He paused and stopped talking at this point.
Looking directly at Chen Zhengcong, he wanted to see the man’s reaction to his words.
He was being cautious for a simple reason.
From his physiognomy, Chen Zhengcong had a bit of a crafty heart and was prone to harboring inappropriate thoughts.
For Chen Hai, complete trust in him was out of the question; he needed to keep his guard up.
“Younger Brother Chen, what are you talking about?
As friends, I should naturally offer my hospitality when you’re in Xiangjiang.”
“If you need help with anything, just say it!”
“If I can help, I definitely won’t hesitate!”
Chen Zhengcong patted his chest and promised with a smile.
Of course, whether his words were merely polite or truly heartfelt, only he knew.
“Don’t worry, the favor I need from you is nothing more than a simple gesture for you!”
Smiling and nodding, Chen Hai continued, “As far as I know, the female tycoon Gong Yuxin is one of your important clients, and many even jokingly call you her exclusive Feng Shui Master…”
“Enough, enough…” Chen Hai’s words were only halfway through when Chen Zhengcong interrupted him.
Clearly displeased, Chen Zhengcong looked Chen Hai up and down and said, “Ms.
Gong could only be considered a former important client of mine.”
“Her husband always thought I was up to no good, trying to scheme against their family fortune, guarding against me as if I were a thief!”
“Ms.
Gong did trust me, that’s true, but because of her husband, she ultimately had the heart to let me go a couple of months ago.”
“Younger Brother Chen, you suddenly bring this up, you’re not trying to mock me, are you?”
Staring at Chen Hai, his words carried a hint of interrogation and were slightly impolite.
Of course, the reason for his attitude largely stemmed from his ignorance of Chen Hai’s capabilities.
In his eyes, Chen Hai was just a talisman seller!
The talismans he sold were miraculous and had helped him make a tidy sum, no doubt about that.
But he had also made hundreds of thousands from Chen Zhengcong.
His dismissal by Ms.
Gong had been a source of ridicule among his peers in Xiangjiang!
With Chen Hai suddenly bringing up the matter, wasn’t that rubbing salt in the wound?
Given Chen Zhengcong’s high opinion of himself, it would be odd if his mood wasn’t soured by such a topic.
“Master Chen, I had no other meaning in mentioning Ms.
Gong, don’t take it the wrong way!”
“I merely want to ask you for a favor, to pass a message to Ms.
Gong!”
“Even if you don’t want to visit her, a phone call will do.”
Chen Hai replied with an indifferent smile.
PS: Regarding the kidnapping case that occurred in ’90, the timeline here is incorrect.
It’s just a novel, not meant to be realistic, so don’t quibble over it.