novelraw Chapter 322 - 13: Three People with Their Own Plans
Chapter 322 - 13: Three People with Their Own Plans
Chapter 322: Chapter 13: Three People with Their Own Plans
Li Xiaotian had no idea that his underlings were being rounded up and packed away.
What could he possibly know? He never communicates with his lower ranks.
Moreover, with his two key men frequently coming and going, Tan Lang and Old Jiang report progress every now and then, and the income was more or less steady... to him, it was sufficiently reassuring.
Especially since everyone could feel the tension in the air, yet Tan Lang could still ensure their interests in this tight space, which greatly assured him.
Right now, the situation outside was unclear, and their living space was further compressed. The thing was, if it were anything else, it could be put aside temporarily if it didn’t work out, but drugs are the kind of thing people can’t live without.
If their channels don’t move, others will make the money, and they must keep a tight hold on their territory at all times.
And if things are exposed, the small-fry at the bottom might survive, but if he were caught, there would be no way out.
Therefore, self-preservation is the best strategy.
But... this has been going on for too long!
He walked around in circles at his secret hideout, unable to hide his agitation.
"How long are these people going to keep messing around?"
After all, intentionally hiding and being forced to hide feel different.
...
Looking at Tan Lang and Old Jiang nearby, Li Xiaotian felt increasingly annoyed, and he waved his hand, throwing a cup over.
Old Jiang, used to being cautious, didn’t flinch when he saw the cup being thrown.
Instead, Tan Lang directly reached out to intercept it—
He reached out smoothly, catching the cup lightly in his hand, and then steadily placed it on the coffee table. The gesture seemed strangely familiar, and as Old Jiang watched, he felt something wasn’t quite right.
Moreover, Tan Lang appeared utterly composed.
"Brother Li, you need to stay calm."
He was still sparing with words: "That woman is reliable, she can be a distraction."
That woman.
Which woman?
Li Xiaotian had too many women; he didn’t react immediately until he remembered the Bai Mengyu whom Tan Lang directly dealt with, and he couldn’t help but tighten his lips—
With other women, you could make them happy with money.
This woman, just money isn’t enough, you have to talk about love... as if that’s the only way to honorably spend the money.
Pretentious.
And not too bright, making us lose face...
But precisely because of her personality, she’s still working at the hotel front desk without anyone suspecting her, making it safer.
Tan Lang’s meaning was clear, in critical moments, it’s best to find a safe place to pass time.
But Li Xiaotian just didn’t want to go!
...
He glared at Tan Lang: "Do you think I haven’t lost enough face? Her clothes were half off last time and someone posted it online..." Li Xiaotian has money and looks, when did he become so desperate picking a lover!
Tan Lang: ... if you’re going to put it like that, I can’t help but laugh.
Looking at Old Jiang on the side, his mouth twitched and then he lowered his head, pretending he didn’t hear this. Tan Lang sighed internally—maybe he was too immature himself.
But seeing that the layout was about to conclude with only one step left, now Li Xiaotian should make things easier, so he can be with his true love, it makes later sentencing easier!
Thus Tan Lang concisely advised, "Just put up with it."
Li Xiaotian: ...
Alright, put up with it.
He sat back down with a gloomy face, thinking about how all these years he’s been safe, but his ambition hasn’t been realized, and there’s no reputation in the underworld... what’s the point of this day after day!
Li Xiaotian gritted his teeth—"Tan Lang, during this time, I want to launch a major enterprise! I’ve been dormant for too long!"
...
Tan Lang’s spirits were lifted—"Just right, Brother Li, let’s take this chance to integrate the undercover lines around us, everyone coming together to jointly start the enterprise will surely break the tight blockade above!"
Originally he planned to do it alone, but if Li Xiaotian is willing to invest his time and effort, why should he bother himself?
As for Li Xiaotian... too greedy for life, afraid of death, cowardly, don’t glorify it as "dormant," saying it out loud would make the criminal world find it embarrassing.
Old Jiang also timely expressed his attitude and loyalty, finally receiving two good looks from Li Xiaotian, but his heart was heavy—
Next, he must gather information on their hidden lines and try to catch everyone in a net!
Except there was one thing he hadn’t figured out yet—where did his few incompetent underlings go?
...
Being an undercover isn’t so easy, on edge, walking on thin ice... not even enough to describe the difficulties within.