Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1637: Visitors from Beyond (24)
Zuo Jiu looked around stealthily like a thief and slipped into the corner.
"What do you want from me?" Zuo Jiu exclaimed angrily, "I’m not working for you. Can’t you just leave me alone?"
Last time, he was forced by Chuzheng. If it weren’t for the Special Action Group being short of personnel, he would have been punished long ago.
Now she’s actually daring to find him again!
She’s a wanted criminal!
"Where is Qiu Kai?"
"How would I know!" Zuo Jiu snapped, "I don’t operate with him."
"I want his location."
"Why should..." Zuo Jiu raised his hands in surrender, gritted his teeth, and said, "Fine, fine, I’ll go ask."
If I could beat you, who would listen to you!
Should find someone to catch you!
Chuzheng, satisfied, retracted her weapon, slung it over her shoulder, and nonchalantly tilted her chin, "Go quickly and come back soon."
Zuo Jiu: "..."
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He Jin has been so troubled lately that he’s lost quite a bit of hair, and his hairline has receded a lot.
"It’s been so many days, and you still don’t know how Qing Dai is controlling them. What are you people doing!!"
The people below all lowered their heads, not daring to look at He Jin.
After venting his anger, He Jin told the group to get out.
Knock knock knock—
"What else..." He Jin’s words got stuck in his throat as he squinted his eyes at the person at the door.
How does this person dare to swagger in front of his office and even dare to knock on the door?
Chuzheng dragged a person in, greeted politely, "Mr. He."
He Jin: "..."
Qiu Kai was bruised and battered, looking particularly miserable.
He Jin immediately stood up, grabbed the weapon on his desk, and watched Chuzheng vigilantly.
"How did you get in here!"
Chuzheng turned her head towards the door, answering earnestly, "I walked in."
He Jin: "..."
His men were all outside; how did she walk in!!
He Jin’s gaze swept to the edge of the desk; he discreetly moved over...
Chuzheng seemed to know what He Jin was thinking and casually reminded him, "Mr. He, no need to call for someone. Even if they come, they can’t beat me. It’s pointless to waste lives." Plus, I’d have to take action, so troublesome.
He Jin: "..."
Chuzheng nonchalantly pushed Qiu Kai inside, found a place to sit down, and silently stared at Qiu Kai.
Qiu Kai trembled, and He Jin was completely baffled, not understanding what Chuzheng was up to.
Qiu Kai’s eyes darted away, "Mr... Mr. He."
He Jin: "??"
Qiu Kai glanced at Chuzheng from the corner of his eye.
Chuzheng crossed her legs, resting her chin on one hand, her tone icy, "What are you looking at me for? You want me to help you speak?"
Qiu Kai: "..."
How could Qiu Kai dare to let Chuzheng speak for him?
"Mr. He, I want to confess something to you."
He Jin: "..."
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Qiu Kai and Lou Xing entered the Special Action Group around the same time.
Whether in training or missions, Qiu Kai considered his performance no worse than Lou Xing’s.
But in the end, it was Lou Xing who was appointed as the Special Action Group Executor.
He believed Lou Xing used underhanded methods to compete. Although he showed no animosity towards Lou Xing on the surface, he harbored jealousy and dissatisfaction within.
Therefore...
Qiu Kai detailed everything he had done, not daring to make eye contact with He Jin the entire time.
He Jin’s brows furrowed into a line: "You’re saying the matter of Lou Xing colluding with thieves was framed by you?"
Qiu Kai nodded stiffly.
He Jin: "..."
Bam!
"Ungrateful scum!" He Jin slapped the table, startling Qiu Kai.
He Jin asked again, "Where’s the map?"
Qiu Kai: "..."
Chuzheng answered for him, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be with Boss Jia."
Boss Jia...
No wonder he could find his way there.
He Jin pointed at Qiu Kai, seemingly too angry to speak.
Chuzheng had some suspicion in her heart. According to the Good Person Card, he should know the location of the Energy Crystal and be able to come and go freely.
Why did He Jin believe the accusation of him colluding and stealing in the first place?
It’s fishy!
Qiu Kai stood beside, too afraid to speak, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.
He Jin calmed down, "You brought him here just to say this?"
"I need Mr. He to clear Lou Xing’s name."
He Jin frowned.
"Although this should be your responsibility, for my... for Lou Xing’s sake, in exchange, I can return the Cosmic Stone to you."
"Cosmic Stone?" He Jin was unfamiliar with this term.
Chuzheng explained, "It’s what you call the Energy Crystal."
Cosmic Stone...
Why is it called Cosmic Stone?
He Jin’s doubts went unanswered, so he had to suppress these questions for now.
"Are you serious about this?"
Chuzheng: "There’s another condition." Nothing comes that cheap!
He Jin: "..."
Knew it wasn’t that simple.
Chuzheng’s second condition required He Jin to quickly suppress the situation on Qing Dai’s side.
"Qing Dai has figured out some way to control ordinary citizens, and those people are still alive. We’re in a passive position here."
Qing Dai took advantage of this weakness, becoming increasingly reckless in using those ordinary people.
"I can help you solve this matter."
He Jin: "..."
He Jin hesitated for a moment between agreeing with Chuzheng and simply taking it by force. Ultimately, he seemed to believe that since Chuzheng dared to come swaggering over alone, she must have some support.
She still had the Energy Crystal. If he really used force, he might end up losing more himself.
Therefore...
He Jin agreed to Chuzheng’s condition.
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On another side.
Qing Dai planned to turn everyone in the Underground City into her puppets, using them to seize the Cosmic Stone for herself.
Initially, everything was progressing smoothly.
Qing Dai imagined that soon the Underground City would only be filled with puppets obeying her commands.
But unexpectedly, within a few days, something went wrong.
Those puppets suddenly became uncontrollable... no, it should be said, they were out of her control.
Qing Dai rushed to the scene, climbed up high, and looked down.
The people who should have been obeying her commands had half of them rebelling, attacking the others.
Qing Dai gripped the railing, veins bulging on the back of her hand.
The only person who could make these people uncontrollable was Chuzheng, it was her... she was nearby, the Cosmic Stone... thinking of this, Qing Dai felt a thrill in her heart.
Capturing her would allow her to get the Cosmic Stone.
But where is she?
Qing Dai scanned the surroundings and did not see Chuzheng.
Chuzheng was standing on the corridor above Qing Dai, with He Jin beside her.
He Jin had a peculiar expression, with a hint of suspicion hidden within.
He couldn’t help but speak, "You could kill her directly, so why don’t you do it yourself?"
Chuzheng’s face remained serious, "It’s not good for family to fight each other." If I could handle it myself, I wouldn’t need you.
He Jin: "..."
When you say that, think about what you’re doing.
He Jin kept a stern face, "I hope you won’t go back on your word." He had no choice now but to take a gamble, what if he actually got the Energy Crystal back?
Chuzheng remained non-committal.
He Jin flicked his sleeves and left to arrange the next steps.
