Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 522 - 453: The Sword of Abstinence / Father-Son Sword_2

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I will accept the mission."

Rainbow nodded. "Actually, when you passed the test just now, I knew you wouldn’t refuse this mission."

She waved to Chen Gu. "Let’s go back. There’s a bar in the factory; I’ll treat you to a drink. Now that official business is out of the way, I want to talk to you about personal matters. Since it’s personal, I’ll make sure there’s something in it for you."

...

Due to its high security classification, this factory was hidden deep in remote mountains, far from any city. However, it housed a large number of personnel. Consequently, it boasted a full range of amenities, much like a small town.

Within the factory compound, there was a small bar with retro and exquisite decor, and its prices were not low.

At this time, everyone was still working, so the bar was nearly empty. After they entered, Rainbow ordered a cocktail for herself. Chen Gu saw the colorful, sweet-smelling drink and wanted one too, but Rainbow shot him a glare and stopped him. "That’s not for men. Bring him a 30-year-old Glennington whisky."

Chen Gu knew this type of whisky; it was Marshal Bai’s favorite. The older the vintage, the higher the alcohol content. A thirty-year-old bottle would be over sixty percent alcohol. He grimaced. "I’m still just a kid, you know..."

Rainbow contentedly sipped her sweet cocktail, watching Chen Gu grimace as he sipped the strong whisky, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Chen Gu shot her an annoyed glare.

Putting down her glass, Rainbow suddenly said, "Speaking of which, we have another connection. I am Qiao Shuangyi’s great-aunt."

Chen Gu almost choked on his drink. Rainbow certainly didn’t look that old; externally, she appeared to be only in her thirties.

Rainbow was very pleased with Chen Gu’s shocked expression. She touched her cheek and said, "If they wish, Professionals can maintain their youth until the very end. And as you know, women are quite willing to spend money on such things."

Chen Gu cautiously asked, "Exactly how old are you?"

Rainbow giggled. "Actually, I’m not that old. Aviloya and I are best friends; we’re about the same age. I just turned fifty this year. I’m my father’s youngest daughter."

Chen Gu did some quick calculations. She seems a bit younger than I am, he thought.

Rainbow swiped the colored pencil in her hand through the air, conjuring a holographic interface that displayed an email.

"This contains all my insights and experiences as an Eighth Energy Level Brain Domain Hacker. There’s also an account that can unlock a safe deposit box. Inside, you’ll find various materials related to advancement as a Brain Domain Hacker that I’ve collected throughout my own progression but haven’t used."

Chen Gu was quite tempted. These are all truly valuable items, he thought.

However, Rainbow didn’t say she was giving them to him. Instead, she changed the subject, "Do you still remember what happened with the An Family?"

Chen Gu nodded. Of course, he remembered. Andreyao’s attempt to assault me led to an attack on the Huai Shan Branch School, which in turn caused the entire An Family to crumble overnight. Their remaining descendants are probably holed up in some forgotten corner now, barely surviving.

"The An Family’s collapse was undoubtedly their own fault, but the more significant issue was their lack of a top-tier powerhouse to support them. The An Family had long recognized this vulnerability and sought to rectify it. However, such deficiencies aren’t easily remedied, even for a powerful family, just by wishing it so. If the An Family had possessed even one Eighth Energy Level powerhouse, they wouldn’t have been so swiftly and completely ejected from the Confederation’s political arena. In the end, Chen Jixian even went to their doorstep and utterly shattered what little remained of their so-called prestigious family’s dignity."

Chen Gu was stunned. "Chen Jixian went after the An Family?"

Rainbow glanced at him in surprise. "You didn’t know? He had just advanced to the Sixth Energy Level and immediately went to confront the An Family, without a moment’s delay."

Chen Gu recalled for a moment and felt a sense of comfort. Come to think of it, that was right when I started competing in the Behemoth League. No matter how many times I called for that unfilial son, he never came to watch my matches. So, this is what he was busy with.

Rainbow decided to clarify things. "Originally, Chen Jixian was slated for an important position after advancing to the Sixth Energy Level. However, that incident with the An Family had to be dealt with, so he was immediately sent back to Wuzhaoyin City. He was even stripped of his Director position and had been serving as Acting Director ever since. His recent transfer to headquarters is, in fact, a promotion disguised as a demotion."

"Unlike the An Family, our Qiao Family has always stood firm precisely because we’ve had a powerhouse in every generation—and in this generation, that’s me. That’s why, even though I’m a woman over fifty, I’m still unmarried."

"The problem now is, if I perish during this mission, the Qiao Family will be left without a successor."

Only at this point did Chen Gu realize the enormous risks that Rainbow was taking!

"Why did you accept this mission then?"

Rainbow said, "Firstly, I am the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Mystic Security. For many years, I haven’t managed many affairs, but the Qiao Family has gained considerable benefits thanks to my title. We’ve been on the receiving end for a long time; now it’s time to contribute.

"Secondly, Aviloya and I are extremely close. She came to me personally because she doesn’t trust other Brain Domain Hackers, and I couldn’t bring myself to refuse her."

Chen Gu nodded in understanding.

"In Qiao Shuangyi’s father’s generation, they made significant achievements in both politics and business, but their talent as Professionals was merely average. I had planned to hold on for a few more years, then select and groom a promising candidate from Qiao Shuangyi’s generation. But now... I don’t know if I’ll live to see that day."