r18novel Chapter 929 Gu Nan is not his opponent
Chapter 929 Gu Nan is not his opponent
Gu Nan gritted his teeth and tried to push himself up when Gu Bei's foot landed on his chest. The force wasn't heavy, but it carried an unyielding pressure, pinning him to the ground. His back pressed against the cool bricks, and he could feel the lingering dampness in the cracks, mingling with the juices from the crushed leaves beneath him, giving off a stronger, sweet, and fishy aroma.
A fishy-sweet taste surged up his throat, and Gu Nan tilted his head and spat out a mouthful of blood, which splattered onto the scattered green leaves. The blood was dazzling red, blending with the yellowing stems and the black mud nearby, like a sloppy ink painting. He looked up at Gu Bei's calm face above him. His shadow fell on him, blocking out the swaying sunlight. The wind in the warehouse seemed to have died, leaving only his own heavy breathing and the occasional tumble of potatoes from the distant basket.
"Are you convinced?" Gu Bei retracted his foot, his tone expression expressionless. The tip of his shoe kicked a potato that had rolled to his feet, and he gently pushed it aside.
Gu Nan raised his hand and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve. The rusty sweet taste mixed with the burning pain in the corner of his mouth made him completely sober - Gu Bei's strength was indeed far beyond his expectations. In those few short moves just now, he couldn't gain any advantage even if he tried his best. Every time he blocked, his arms were numb. If Gu Bei hadn't been intentionally holding back his strength, he would probably have lost his balance at this moment.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the blood and energy surging in his chest, looked at Gu Bei and said, "Alright, stop fighting. It's just right, I have a task for you."
Gu Bei paused, nodded slightly, and waited for his next words. Gu Nan glanced around and lowered his voice, "Find a way to sneak back in and blend in with the beggars at the courtyard gate. Watch them carefully and find out what they are up to, whether there is someone behind this, and who is behind this."
After listening to this, Gu Bei nodded in agreement without any hesitation and turned to walk out.
Gu Nan had initially been a bit concerned. Those people, who had secretly arranged for so many beggars to wait at the door, were clearly not ordinary figures. Would Gu Bei, a stranger, be discovered if he managed to sneak in? But when he thought of the strength Gu Bei had just displayed—that even he was no match for him, and that his skills were more than enough to handle such a situation—he relaxed completely. Furthermore, he knew Gu Bei possessed a special physique, meaning that ordinary plots and probing tactics would be invulnerable to him, which reassured him even more.
Gu Nan didn't let Gu Bei leave immediately. He turned around and went out, deliberately going to the flea market and picking out the most worn-out clothes - a gray, coarse cloth jacket stained with oil, and trousers with holes at the knees. It was no different from what the beggars wore, even more shabby than they were. This way, he could hide his identity as much as possible and avoid arousing suspicion.
When he returned with the clothes, Gu Bei was sitting at the table, his eyes slightly closed, his brows occasionally furrowed. He was silently receiving the memories transmitted by the system, and the techniques of lurking and camouflage were gradually absorbing into his mind. After digesting the last bit of information, Gu Bei opened his eyes and looked at Gu Nan, his tone a little mechanically respectful: "Master, when the situation arises, those beggars...will you kill them, or let them live?"
Gu Nan smiled and handed him the clothes. "Don't call me master anymore. It seems strange. Just call me brother. I will get you a complete identity as soon as possible so that you can move around here legitimately." He paused, his eyes darkening. "There's no need to touch those beggars. They are still useful. We can use them as a cover to see what the people behind the scenes are going to do next. But once we find the exact traces and evidence of the people behind them, we will deal with them without mercy."
At this point, Gu Nan's simmering anger flared up again. Originally, those people were targeting him, so he could still hold his temper and deal with them, waiting to see what they were up to. But now, they were targeting Ran Qiuye and the child, and this crossed his line. There was no room for politeness. This kind of evil hidden in the dark would only cause endless trouble if left alone. It was better to root it out as soon as possible.
Gu Nan gazed at Gu Bei's figure, and the long-suppressed tension in his heart finally relaxed, a smile etched across his eyes and brows. He had initially thought that since losing contact with Lou Xiao'e in Xianghe, all his previously planned avenues would be blocked, but Gu Bei's appearance unexpectedly brought a turning point. With him providing cover, he could start over and devise a more reliable plan, which made his steps lighter.
Gu Nan walked slowly into the factory. As soon as he entered the gate, he saw Director Yang walking around the workshop door with his hands behind his back. He quickly quickened his pace to meet him and greeted him with a smile.
Director Yang turned around, glanced at the wall clock, then looked at Gu Nan, a teasing smile on his face: "Gu Nan, this is a rare thing. As far as I can remember, you've never been late for work. How come you came in so late today?"
Gu Nan touched the back of his head and explained with a smile: "I was held up by some personal matters at home. No matter how hard I tried, it was still a little late. I will pay more attention next time."
Director Yang waved his hand and didn't ask any more questions. He changed the subject, leaned closer, and lowered his voice, saying, "Let me tell you something—someone from higher up might be coming to inspect in the next few days. I won't tell you what they're looking for, but you just need to have an idea. Make preparations early for what needs to be rectified, and don't make any mistakes."
Gu Nan's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood what Director Yang meant—it was probably related to the recent incident with the supplies. He nodded, "Don't worry, I know what to do." With that, he turned and went back into the workshop, mentally deciding to quickly sort out the relevant accounts and records to avoid a scramble later.
Elsewhere, Gu Bei followed the route Gu Nan had given him and found the courtyard entrance. From a distance, he spotted seven or eight beggars squatting at the gate, dressed in tattered clothes. They were the very same group Gu Nan had mentioned. A subtle glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes, and then, as he had planned, he deftly twisted the mechanism at the joint of his left arm. His entire arm drooped limply, seemingly broken. His right leg also bent slightly, and he limped as he walked, looking as if he had suffered a great disaster. He slowly moved towards the group of beggars.
The beggars who were already squatting at the doorway were immediately displeased when they saw another "stealer" coming. Two of the more impatient ones frowned and were about to drive him away. But when they saw Gu Bei's appearance clearly - one arm dangling from his shoulder, his trouser legs hanging bare, obviously not in good condition, his face stained with dust, and his eyes showing a blank and timid look - they swallowed the words that were on their lips.
An older beggar with scars on his face came over, looked him up and down, and said in a softer tone, "Young man, is this your first time begging here?"