r18novel Chapter 899 Xiao Bao Stares at Gu Nan
Chapter 899 Xiao Bao Stares at Gu Nan
Xu Damao dragged his still weak legs back, and just as he turned the corner, he ran into Lu Jia walking towards him. His heart skipped a beat. When Xiao Bao's men had abducted him, he had secretly suspected that Lu Jia would suffer a fate not unkind, perhaps being beaten by those vicious men. But now, seeing Lu Jia's calm expression and no signs of abnormality, he felt even more uneasy, as if something was amiss.
Xu Damao opened his mouth, wanting to tell his story, but the words were on the tip of his tongue, so he swallowed them back. He suddenly remembered the warning those people had given him before they left—"If you dare say a word about what happened today, you'll suffer the consequences." The thought of their ruthless actions made him tremble all over. If he really angered them, he might even lose his life.
Lu Jia had already walked up to him, and after glancing at his somewhat disheveled appearance, she asked, "Xu Damao, where did you just come from? You're in such a hurry, what were you doing?"
Xu Damao quickly straightened his back and said with forced calmness: "No, nothing, I just went to look for someone, and I didn't see anything on the way." His eyes flickered, and he didn't dare to look directly into Lu Jia's eyes, for fear of being discovered.
Lu Jia said "Oh," and without further question, simply said, "Then I'll go to work first." Then, she walked straight ahead. She knew that Xu Damao was a calculating man, knowing exactly what to say and what not to say. If he dared to gossip, Xiao Bao would naturally find a way to deal with him, so she didn't have to worry about it at all.
Xu Damao watched Lu Jia's retreating figure, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was amiss. Those people had clearly treated Lu Jia with a certain respect. Could it be that Lu Jia and they already knew each other? And their relationship wasn't ordinary? He hadn't expected that this usually quiet Lu Jia actually had such a deep background and strength. The power behind him was certainly not to be underestimated.
Previously, he'd been planning how to sow discord between He Yuzhu and Lu Jia, leading to a heated argument. But now, it seemed like his plan was just a minor one. Lu Jia was so powerful, how could he dare to provoke her again? It was best to stay away and avoid getting into trouble.
Xu Damao's fear grew stronger as he thought about it. His calves were trembling as he trudged home. Passing a small shop, he stopped and bought a bottle of the cheapest Erguotou. His heart was in turmoil, but he could only numb himself with this drink, pretending that today's terrifying experience had never happened.
Meanwhile, Lu Jia was already on her way to work. She knew that dealing with Gu Nan was best left to Xiao Bao and the others, and she only needed to wait for news. Gu Nan had to die; that was her most important goal right now. Once Gu Nan's case was resolved, she had other, more important tasks to accomplish.
She would not leave the courtyard until Gu Nan was completely dealt with. Only by staying there could she most conveniently keep an eye on Gu Nan's every move and ensure that the plan would not go wrong.
Xiao Bao had already gathered his men in the backyard of the tavern. Things were different now. He only had a dozen or so men left, but each one was a master he had personally trained. They were agile and meticulous, far more effective than the dozens of men he had once been. He looked at them and said in a deep voice, "Get ready! This time, we must succeed, not fail." The men nodded, their eyes gleaming with a sharp edge, awaiting his command.
Xiao Bao looked out the window, his heart aching. If Big Brother Lu Yan were still alive, they would have at least thirty good brothers around them who would go through thick and thin together. But in that sudden incident, all of them had sacrificed their lives to protect everyone's retreat. Now, only he and these few brothers were left.
A younger brother came forward, looking somewhat puzzled and asked, "Boss, why are you calling us here now? Is there something wrong? Didn't we agree that our current mission is to lie low and avoid causing any trouble? Is there some major mission you need to carry out?"
Xiao Bao didn't answer immediately. He had just had someone get a photo of Gu Nan from Lu Jia. The photo wasn't clear, not capturing his entire face, but the outlines between his eyebrows and eyes were distinct, making it instantly recognizable as Gu Nan. He handed the photo to his subordinates, asking them to examine it carefully. He said gravely, "Remember this person."
The younger brothers took turns looking at the photo and looked up at Xiao Bao, their faces full of confusion: "Boss, who is this guy? Why do you want to remember him specifically?"
Xiao Bao's gaze swept over each of his subordinates. These men were now as close to him as brothers, sharing joys and sorrows for so long that their bonds of friendship had already become lifelong. He took a deep breath, his voice thick with suppressed hatred. "Remember, this man is the true culprit behind the death of our Boss, Lu Yan. Your mission is to find him."
When the younger brothers heard this, they were immediately enraged. One of them, who was impatient, immediately asked, "Boss, after we find him, should we just kill him and avenge Boss Lu Yan?"
Xiao Bao shook his head, a cold, calculating look flashing in his eyes. "Don't rush. I want to know all about him, including his whereabouts, connections, weaknesses, everything you can find out. Now your mission is to keep an eye on him, watch him closely, but no one is allowed to act without my order, understand?"
The younger brothers didn't understand why all this trouble was necessary. Shouldn't revenge be quick and easy? But they always obeyed Xiao Bao's orders. Since the boss had arranged this, there must be a reason for it. So they all nodded and said, "Understood, boss."
Xiao Bao carefully assigned tasks to several of his younger brothers, telling them who would be responsible for surveillance during the day, who would be responsible for monitoring at night, and who would be responsible for gathering information. His arrangements were flawless, so that he could find the right moment in the future to kill with one strike and avenge Brother Lu Yan.
After his brothers had taken orders and left, Xiao Bao was the only one left in the room. He walked to the window, looked out at the dark night, and muttered to himself, "Brother, this time I've avenged you, and this will be the last time I'll do anything for you. After that, I want a few days of peace. I've had enough of this life of fighting and fear." His eyes welled up slightly, filled with both nostalgia for his brothers and a hint of longing for a better future.
Xiao Bao no longer wanted to get involved in these fighting and killings. After all, he had seen too many lives and deaths over the years, so he really didn't want to see such things anymore.