novelraw Chapter 845: Being Targeted?
Chapter 845: Being Targeted?
Lost in thought, the ringing of the telephone pulled him back to reality.
Seeing that it was Zhang He calling, Ling Feng answered and asked, "What’s up? Did you find something?"
"No, the deal for your military ship is settled. Find some time to take possession of it!" Zhang He said.
Ling Feng was startled, "That fast?"
"The other party is eager to get the cash, they’ve been wanting to sell for a while, so they agreed on it after a meeting!" Zhang He explained.
"Alright then, I’ll talk to Uncle Du later and we’ll arrange the transaction. By the way, where do I have to go to make the purchase?" Ling Feng asked.
"The Black Sea."
Ling Feng was taken aback, "Huh? Where’s that?"
"Didn’t you ever take a middle school geography class? Don’t you know?" Zhang He asked with disdain.
"Of course I did, but it’s all gone with the meals I’ve had since then, any problem with that?" Ling Feng replied irritably.
Zhang He sighed with resignation, "Fine, fine, you’re tough. Never mind if you don’t know, there will be a plane to take you there, so it won’t matter where it is!"
"Got it!"
After hanging up the phone, Ling Feng thought the goal he assumed would take a long time to achieve had been reached so quickly, which was quite a pleasant surprise.
By evening, with the arrival of An Xue, Du Hao and his daughter also came over, and Ling Feng took the opportunity to discuss the matter with him.
After hearing about it, Du Hao nodded, "No problem, just set a time, and I’ll go with you then!"
"Thanks, Uncle Du!"
Ling Feng was over the moon, so happy he almost jumped with joy.
"By the way, since you can build a large Teleportation Array, there’s no need for me to take a plane over there to see Xiao Xue anymore. How about setting one up on my island too?" Du Hao asked.
"Of course, no problem!"
Ling Feng nodded, then suddenly remembered something, "In that case, is there still a need to build the airport?"
Du Hao gave him a look, "Relax, all the projects have been agreed upon, I can’t break the contract, so construction will still continue!"
"That’s good then, that’s good!"
Ling Feng chuckled; the airport was still necessary. With more convenient transportation, it would benefit him in the future.
Due to the Teleportation Array, Zhou Yi and the others didn’t stay in Guo City for too long, mainly because they didn’t want to interfere with Ling Feng’s mission. After all, they could teleport over anytime they wished to visit in the future.
When everyone left, only Feng Ling and Li Fei’er remained in the hotel room.
As for An Xue, she went to Du Hao and his daughter’s room, planning to return to Nine Heavens the next morning.
Ling Feng left the two girls in the room and went to see Zhang He.
As soon as he entered the door, he heard a scolding voice coming from the bedroom. Ling Feng paused, recognizing that it was Han Wancheng’s voice!
It seemed Zhang He was getting a dressing-down. Ling Feng chuckled secretly and tiptoed to sit down on the sofa.
It wasn’t until ten minutes later that a dejected Zhang He emerged from the bedroom. Spotting Ling Feng, Zhang He’s eyes widened, "Damn, you’re here, kid!"
"Yeah, when I heard you being reprimanded, I didn’t feel like interrupting!" Ling Feng said with a wicked smile.
Zhang He was visibly annoyed, "That’s not very loyal of you. If you had come in earlier, Old Han would’ve directed at least half his fire at you, and I wouldn’t have been scolded to death!"
"Why would I ask for trouble? What’s wrong with my brother taking a scolding for me?" Ling Feng retorted with an eye roll.
Seeing that Zhang He wasn’t really angry, he chuckled and then asked, "By the way, what exactly is the reason that we haven’t found anything today?"
"Not exactly, I’ve at least confirmed three intelligence agencies and the Shadow Group from Dongying, but they’ve also locked onto me, so we’re all on the same starting line now!" Zhang He said as he sat down.
Ling Feng nodded, "Now that everyone is aware of each other’s existence, it’ll turn into a melee as soon as that stone is found, right?"
"Hard to say, state-level intelligence agencies probably won’t make a direct move. Right now, the most dangerous entities are the Shadow Group and the Holy Light Society. Neither organization is state-backed, so they don’t have to think too much before acting!" Zhang He said with a heavy voice.
"Then I should still be undercover. When they try to snatch it, I’ll just clash with them. Cleaning them up should be pretty easy!" Ling Feng laughed.
"As long as you know. Starting tomorrow, you are not allowed to run around, and you’re not allowed to go looking for any stones, either. Keep your eyes on every suspicious individual at the scene!" Zhang He said, his eyes wide.
Ling Feng nodded, "Got it, Director Zhang. Don’t worry!"
Zhang He rolled his eyes at him and then asked, "By the way, that Li Huai, what do you think about him?"
Ling Feng was startled and then smiled, "I feel that this person is a bit odd, but as for what exactly is going on, I haven’t given it much thought."
"I have a feeling he might have some connection to Sato!" Zhang He said.
"Hmm?"
Ling Feng looked up, "How do you know?"
"When you were stone gambling this morning, Chen Xiao and the rest were also observing. Those two seemed to be arguing, but they talked in whispers afterwards. Why do you think that is?" Zhang He asked.
"Could they be setting a trap for me?" Ling Feng asked.
Zhang He nodded, "Very likely!"
"Then what’s their game?" Ling Feng said, at a loss.
"Hard to say, they probably don’t know your identity yet. Maybe they’ve taken an interest in your ability to spot top-quality jade inside the stones and want to use your skills?" Zhang He said.
Ling Feng laughed, "So I’ve become prey, have I?"
"Who made you so showy? Yesterday and today, you revealed several pieces of top-quality jade. Unless someone is blind, they can’t miss that," Zhang He said, annoyed.
"So why did nobody come looking for me when I didn’t show up this afternoon?" Ling Feng scratched his head, confused.
"If no one comes tonight, someone will definitely come looking for you tomorrow morning. Just wait!"
Zhang He had just finished speaking when the phone in the room suddenly rang.
Glancing at the phone, Zhang He said, "If I’m not mistaken, someone should be asking about you at the front desk."
"Then answer it, let’s see what they want!"
Ling Feng smiled, walked over to the phone, picked it up and asked, "Who is this?"
"Mr. Ling, this is the front desk. There’s a guest named Sun Shaofeng who wishes to meet you. I’m wondering if you have time now!" the front desk attendant asked cautiously.
"Sun Shaofeng? I don’t think I know this person, do I? Did he say what he wants with me?" Ling Feng asked.
"Mr. Sun only said he wanted to chat with you but didn’t specify why," the attendant said.
Ling Feng hesitated for a moment, saw Zhang He vigorously signaling to him, so he nodded, "Alright, tell him to wait for me in the lobby."
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Zhang He, "You want me to make contact with the other party?"
"Don’t you? Follow the vine to get to the melon. He’s keen on your skills, and you can just dig out the person instructing him from behind!" Zhang He stated.
"Alright then. If you’re fishing, I’m your bait!" Ling Feng smiled and said.
"Damn, we’re all in this because Old Han scattered the bait, it’s the same for all of us!" Zhang He said grumpily.