Chapter 383: Big Brother Doesn’t Really Want to Talk to

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Global Center, Lu Zhiyuan had just regained consciousness from a bout of dizziness. His head throbbed, but he was feeling slightly better. Li Jiang had prepared a big pot of nourishing blood-boosting soup and managed to feed him a bowl.

Rong Li and Ji Chi came to report the results of the interrogation. Lu Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes, “Is it really them?”

Ji Chi said, “They are indeed cunning conspirators. We didn’t have a pleasant conversation this afternoon, but we had cooperated in the past, and now they’re attempting to eliminate you. Interestingly, if this plan succeeds, they will likely pin it on Mr. Zhang. Lin Qing would be exposed, and Mr. Zhang would have the highest suspicion. Mr. Zhang is quite sensitive, and he’s afraid of this, which is why he called me earlier. He has no involvement in this matter, and he probably knows it was orchestrated by the old Chen family, but he didn’t warn us.”

“He has no obligation to warn us,” Lu Zhiyuan mused.

Rong Li, puzzled, asked, “I really don’t understand why they would do this. Our cooperation wasn’t always smooth, but we didn’t want to get involved in their power struggles. It was merely a business partnership, and now they’re resorting to violence. Their actions are quite aggressive. The old man has always advocated the middle way and doesn’t seem to fit this profile.”

Ji Chi coolly replied, “Perhaps we know too much. Dead men don’t talk.”

“That sounds more like your style!” Rong Li retorted.

Ji Chi chuckled, “Seems like you’re not as soft-hearted and kind as you claim to be. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.”

Rong Li gestured at him with a middle finger.

Lu Zhiyuan said, “The Chen family has two main bloodlines, Chen Liangyou and Chen Liangdong, who are brothers. Old Chen and Chen Liangyou are closer, while Chen Liangdong, who has no wife or children, stands apart from the family. Old Chen doesn’t mind Chen Liangdong’s estrangement from the family because the Chen family has many branches. Chen Rushi’s family is a collateral branch of the Chen family, though they’ve been living abroad for many years, they have maintained contact with their relatives. He has long wanted to control Black Hawk, so he has been secretly supporting Chen Rush! and cooperating with me. Regardless of who seizes power, he can benefit from Black Hawk. He didn’t anticipate that Chen Rush! would betray Black Hawk and join the triads. The old Chen family would surely want to push Chen Rushi forward.”

“Chen Rushi is from a collateral branch of their family?” Rong Li was surprised; this was the first time she had heard of it.

Lu Zhiyuan nodded, “This connection is well-hidden, and they haven’t had any contact for many years, making it difficult to trace. When I was cooperating with the Chen family, I noticed a resemblance between Chen Rushi and Chen Liangyou’s son, which raised suspicions.”

“What a sly fox!” Rong Li frowned. “What do we do next?”

“Is that man still alive?” Ji Chi nodded, “He’s still breathing.”

“Send someone to leave him at his doorstep and call for an ambulance while you’re at it.”

“Got it!”

Rong Li went to handle it, while Ji Chi washed a plate of cherries. The Third Master used to only eat apples, but now he had no qualms about eating any fruit. Ji Chi placed the cherries in front of him, and Lu Zhiyuan looked at him with a half-smile, “So, what else is on your mind?”

Ji Chi’s inner thoughts were easily seen through, but he wasn’t embarrassed. “Third Master, you’re seriously injured, and I’m just taking care of you. There’s nothing else.”

“No one offers help for nothing. It’s either for personal gain or with ulterior motives,” Lu Zhiyuan wasn’t fooled at all. “You have three seconds.” “If Jiang Junlin asks, should I tell him?” Ji Chi blurted out, not playing any games.

Lu Zhiyuan, munching on cherries, thought for a moment. “It depends on your mood.”

This response left Ji Chi pondering. Could he say it or not? The Third Master had changed somewhat. He used to be straightforward, with clear orders and explicit prohibitions. Now, there was a touch of mischief.

“Third Master, your answer is a bit vague.”

“You’re an adult; can’t you make your own judgment?” Lu Zhiyuan replied irritably, throwing a cherry at him. He threw it with such precision that it landed right in Ji Chi’s mouth, leaving him baffled by the accuracy.

“Alright, if he asks, I’ll tell him!” Ji Chi thought to himself. The Third Master had said it depended on his mood, and when it came to matters related to Black Hawk’s secrets, he always answered truthfully, with no secrets.

Lu Zhiyuan contemplated. If they continued down the Chen family’s path, it would be challenging. Lu Zhiyuan had always believed in the primacy of self-interest and the frailty of human nature. For the sake of fame and fortune, people would disregard the law. That’s why he had offered the Chen family generous incentives. In return, they had to work for Black Hawk. This had always been the case in M country, where everyone operated under a profit-driven system, making many things simpler and more straightforward.

He hadn’t expected the situation in China to be so complicated. He had nurtured this network for several years, and it had still failed. While he was injured, Rong Li and Ji Chi had interrogated Chen Liangyou. Chen Liangyou had even expressed concern about his health, subtly asking if he had offended someone in China. He wanted to let bygones be bygones, and Lu Zhiyuan had sensed a hidden meaning. Regardless of the circumstances, their cooperation had been pleasant, and they hadn’t let anything damage their relationship.

The Chen family had done this, but Lu Zhiyuan emerged unscathed. He treated it as if nothing had happened, and everyone continued to make money. Black Hawk needed them, and if someone else took over, they might have just endured it.

But he was Lu Zhiyuan!

When Rong Li left the person at the Chen family’s doorstep, their mode of cooperation was declared broken. Regardless of whose idea this was, it was clear that they couldn’t continue working together in the future. Lu Zhiyuan would have to seek a new cooperative model.

Unless he didn’t want the Asian market and handed it over to the triads.

“When I’m feeling better, arrange a meeting with Jiang Junlin.”

The cherry pit in his mouth almost chipped his teeth. Ji Chi hesitated for a moment. “I don’t think Big Brother is very eager to talk to you.” “You’ll find a way!” Lu Zhiyuan insisted.

“I promise to get it done!” Ji Chi got up, turned gracefully, and said, “I’ll go now!”

In the night, Gu Ci burned the relaxation incense given by Dr. North, and she slept deeply. In the morning, Dr. North came for a psychological counseling session, and they talked for a solid three hours. Qin Wan had arrived early, and she and Gu Ziyu were engaged in an online gaming showdown, challenging each other three times and losing three times. Gu Ziyu introduced her to some books he often read, and they discussed computers, getting along well.

“Mom is going to the Global Center to see Dad this afternoon. Are you going with her?”

“Yes, 24/7 protection,” Qin Wan said. “I’ve seen the accident video. Falling from such a height, the car explodes within seconds. How did they survive?”

This incident had always troubled Qin Wan, but she didn’t dare to ask Gu Ci. It made her wish they had turned to ashes. However, it didn’t align with the laws of physics. In theory, it was certain death!

“I don’t know about this,” Gu Ziyu said enigmatically. “My dad can teleport. He can’t die, but I don’t understand why he got seriously injured.”

After Dr. North finished the counseling session, she sent the report to Jiang Junlin, as she did after every session. It included her assessment. Gu Ci’s most significant progress was that she no longer engaged in self-harm. When she couldn’t control her emotions, she went for a run or played sports to distract herself. This was a positive trend, and there was noticeable improvement this time..