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Chapter 761 - 761 761 Still Heard It
761: Chapter 761: Still Heard It 761: Chapter 761: Still Heard It Upon seeing Qian Feng leave, the ever-timid Qian Ye finally plucked up the courage to speak: “What does this even mean?
We’re in the modern era, why still bear grudges from centuries past?
How petty is this woman?”
“I haven’t gone far, I heard everything.” Qian Feng’s voice came from outside, scaring Qian Ye into quickly switching gears: “Sister, you worked hard today.
Please forgive our lackluster hospitality.
I wasn’t talking about you, I was referring to Su Hui and Gu Ling.”
Hearing this, Su Hui and Gu Ling almost rolled their eyes in disbelief and asked, “When did we get involved with centuries-old grudges?”
“What do we do now, Gu Fan?
You must ensure my safety.” Qian Ye turned to Gu Fan with a hopeful look in her eyes as if he were her lifeline.
Qian Ye was afraid of Qian Feng, she had no choice.
Gu Ling chimed in, “Brother, don’t forget, your future mother-in-law is still in Qian Feng’s hands?”
To this, Gu Fan looked confident: “There won’t be any trouble.
Those are Lin Xi’s parents, and Qian Feng is targeting Qian Ye.
She will not make life difficult for Lin Xi’s parents.”
“Fine, fine.
Apparently, I’m the most endangered one here.
Please help me figure out what to do.” Just when Qian Ye was in a state of anxious turmoil, Zhuo Hang decided to make his entrance.
The entire room fell quiet as everyone looked at Zhuo Hang with surprised eyes, as if asking: “What are you doing here?”
Zhuo Hang sensed the tense atmosphere and asked: “Seems like my timing is off?”
“No problem, go on,” Su Hui said bluntly, not treating Zhuo Hang as a superior at all.
Zhuo Hang felt a bit awkward: “This is an order from higher-ups, I want to speak privately with Gu Fan and you, Su Hui.”
Gu Fan replied: “If you mean I can be involved, then I’ll need Lin Xi and my sister’s help.
I will definitely tell them what’s going on, so there’s no need to hide anything from them.”
Hearing this, Zhuo Hang furrowed his brows.
After thinking for a while, he said: “The headquarters meant that since you, Gu Fan, are aware, keep it to yourself.
They also hope that you can contribute to investigating this matter.”
“I’d be delighted, but on one condition.
Let these two also get involved.” After saying that, Gu Fan gave Qian Ye and Gu Ling a glance.
Upon hearing this, Gu Ling was overjoyed: “Brother, do you have some thrilling task you need my help with?
It’s rare that you’d think like this and ask me to participate.”
“I’m letting you join so I can keep an eye on you.
I fear you might do something rash like last time, causing a total mess.” Gu Fan spoke while showing a helpless expression, to which Gu Ling disagreed, “What are you talking about ‘causing a mess’?
I can genuinely help you.”
Zhuo Hang hesitated, seemingly in a bind.
Then Su Hui chipped in: “Don’t overthink it.
After our previous failed operation, we need fresh bait, and Gu Fan and Lin Xi are the ideal choices.”
“That sounds quite unpleasant.
I didn’t agree to this!” Qian Ye felt a bit repulsed, wasn’t this arbitrary task assignment?
Then, Gu Fan pulled Qian Ye aside and quietly described the benefits and risks.
Since Zhuo Hang had a powerful backing, cooperating with Zhuo Hang could generate protection for her.
Qian Ye was terrified of Qian Feng, wasn’t this the perfect solution?
After hearing Gu Fan’s explanation, Qian Ye felt his argument was sound, but she was wondering: “What exactly is the matter they’re investigating?”
Then Su Hui disclosed the disappearances in the ancient forest, causing Qian Ye’s and Gu Ling’s eyes to widen with fear regarding this special case.
Gu Fan expressed his concerns: “Since you’ve already taken some action, they must’ve become cautious in the ancient town, right?
I doubt there will be another case any time soon.”
Zhuo Hang shook his head: “Just last night, another disappearance occurred near the ancient forest.
It seems the mysterious ancient town isn’t acting cautiously at all.
This means we must start a new investigation immediately.”
“Immediately?” Gu Fan frowned and made a face: “Please, my company just started operations.
If I keep taking leaves, there will be complaints.”
Su Hui interrupted: “Isn’t Du Jun now the boss of your company?
He’s currently recruiting personnel, and won’t miss you.
Just give him a heads up, right?”
Gu Ling also complained: “I have classes to attend, I can’t just up and leave.”
Hearing this, Gu Fan felt a bit relieved: “In this case, Xiaoling, you should stay here and focus on your studies.
Don’t get involved in this, education is a priority.
Aren’t you the flower of our nation?”
Gu Ling gave Gu Fan a look of contempt: “Brother, I knew you’d try every means to ditch me, but let me tell you, don’t dream.
I must go, skipping a few days of class won’t hurt.”
“Alright, alright, do as you please, but remember to follow orders.” No sooner had Gu Fan finished his sentence, than Gu Ling started dancing with joy: “Thanks, brother.
I promise I won’t cause trouble.”
Suddenly, Gu Fan thought of a crucial point: “Wait, we’re helping you with such a big favor, is there some sort of reward?”
“Uh… I’ll report it to the leadership, they definitely won’t let you go uncompensated.” Zhuo Hang was caught off guard by the question and ended up with such an evasive answer.
However, he emphasized again and again: “Remember, it’s enough that you guys know.
Don’t let others find out about this, especially Lu Yi…”
It appeared that Zhuo Hang also experienced the impact of Lu Yi’s doomsaying, so he was somewhat afraid of him.
Just at this moment, a voice came from the doorway: “Sorry, I kind of overheard everything.”
Upon seeing this person, everyone was taken aback, “Lu Yi, when did you get here?”
“I’ve been here for a while.
You all seemed deep in discussion, I didn’t want to disturb.” After finishing, Lu Yi put on an embarrassed look: “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.
It was a coincidence, but I can refrain from getting involved, really.”
What else can be done?
Everyone shook their heads and sighed before looking at Zhuo Hang, waiting for him to decide.
“Never mind, never mind.
Running into all of you, bad luck’s on me.
After all, I’m not the bait, I’m not the one affected by the doomsayer.
I’m not scared.
It doesn’t matter to me whether I’m herding one pig or two.
One more won’t hurt.” Zhuo Hang’s words carried a hint of desperation, a break-or-bust energy.
But everyone found his analogy distasteful.
Couldn’t he have picked something else?
They’re almost a thousand-year-old after all; a bit of culture wouldn’t hurt, right?