Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups-Chapter 319 - 221_3

Li Dingjian stopped the cigarette he was about to bring to his mouth, his brow furrowed as if recalling something.

"Are we going to face an opponent stronger than the Red Tiger Gang this time?"

Monkey, who had been silent and sitting in the corner, suddenly asked.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it went straight to the heart of the matter.

Big Hammer and Bai Ling instantly snapped back to reality, their hearts that had been stirred a moment ago suddenly sank.

Indeed, their team operated under the motto "enforce justice on behalf of Heaven," targeting criminals, gang leaders, and corrupt officials.

But they always adhered to one principle: never provoke those who shouldn’t be provoked.

Since their target this time was a rare treasure imbued with mysterious power, the enemies they’d face were no longer just gang thugs—it might involve powerful entities they couldn’t afford to cross.

"This mission is dangerous. I’m not going to force anyone to participate. The choice is yours."

The Professor leaned back in his chair, speaking with calm assurance: "We can vote now. If fewer than three people want to join the mission, we will simply abandon it."

Once he finished speaking, the room fell into silence, each person’s breathing distinctly audible.

At this moment, not only Li Dingjian but everyone needed to weigh their options carefully in their hearts, making a decision that could determine their fate.

"Professor, I’m in!"

After a while, Big Hammer was the first to break the silence, his voice booming through the room as he raised his hand high:

"I trust you. I was at a dead end—if I hadn’t met you, I might have been hunted down like a monster or locked in a dark lab by now. By following you, I regained my dignity and hope for life. This is a rare opportunity, and I’m willing to take a gamble with you!"

Bai Ling bit her lip and nodded: "I’m in too, for the team and for my own future."

Monkey gave a slight nod to show his agreement.

Now, everyone’s attention turned back to Li Dingjian, who had originally wanted to leave the team.

Li Dingjian furrowed his brow tightly and asked the Professor with extreme caution:

"Do you have a solid plan?"

The Professor smiled slightly at this, his eyes showing calculative confidence:

"As the team leader, isn’t this exactly where my strengths come into play? I have a preliminary plan that can minimize combat factors and utilize the strengths and specialties of each of you."

Li Dingjian, already wavering, took a deep drag on his cigarette, then stubbed it out in the ashtray, finally making up his mind:

"Alright, I believe you. I’ll join this mission too."

Seeing the unanimous decision, the Professor showed a gratified smile, then spread out a stack of meticulously prepared documents and drafts:

"I’m planning to launch the mission in five days. We need to make thorough preparations before then. Let’s start working out the details now..."

The rustling of papers echoed in the room, accompanied by the lively discussions of the group.

Outside, the sunlight gradually dipped behind the skyscrapers.

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Late at night, Yuehu Hotel.

Fang Cheng lay leisurely on his bed in the room, dressed in pajamas after taking a bath.

He held a remote control in his hand, continuously flipping through TV channels, while his mind lingered on his uncle’s unusual behavior today.

They were supposed to return together in the afternoon to go boating on Yulong Lake, but his uncle didn’t get back to the hotel until past nine in the evening.

Afterward, he rather strangely chatted with him, asking all sorts of questions and showing concern.

Especially curious about his physical condition, asking if he felt any odd sensations or experienced hallucinations or the like.

If Fang Cheng didn’t know better, he would’ve almost thought his uncle had uncovered his hidden identity.

Looking at his uncle’s face, Fang Cheng could clearly see a heavy concern.

In his thoughts, the phone beside his pillow suddenly rang.

Fang Cheng glanced at the phone screen and saw that it displayed Ma Donghe’s number.

He frowned instantly, puzzled in his mind:

"In the middle of the night, what’s this guy calling me for?"