This was a disguised threat. It was a challenge to Linghu Zhu's bottom line!
If the mission failed, the 100 million would be equivalent to throwing away the money. Even Linghu Zhu was in grave danger, yet this bastard still dared to ask him to pay 200 million to keep his mouth shut.
Even a coward like Linghu Zhu would never agree to it, let alone an arrogant young man like him. On top of that, he would be furious!
"You're really interesting." Linghu Zhu gnashed his teeth in anger. However, his face did not reveal much emotion.
He knew that this bastard would do anything for money. Even if he really sold him out, what was so strange about that?
As long as he secretly passed some information to Xiao Zheng, he would be completely exposed.
"Doing business is supposed to be interesting," the middle-aged man said slowly. "I know this might be a little unacceptable to you, but these are the rules. But these are the rules. Moreover, the price I've paid for this transaction is unusually high. It might even shake my foundation. "
This was not nonsense. It was the truth. On the night after the mission failed, at least five of his contacts were exposed. Three of them had even died. He knew that Xiao Zheng must have begun to exert his strength. Otherwise, how could those well-hidden contacts be destroyed so quickly?
It should be noted that the middle-aged man had spent a lot of effort and money just to nurture those contacts. It was not excessive to ask Linghu Zhu for 200 million in confidentiality fees.
The two of them had their own views. After a relatively long negotiation, Linghu Zhu gave him two options. "For confidentiality fees, I'll give you 50 million at most."
"Impossible." The middle-aged man used a persuasive tone to get Linghu Zhu to pay up. Up until now, his attitude had been very firm. Two hundred million was two hundred million, not a single cent less.
"Then you can choose the second option," Linghu Zhu said slowly. "Help me kill one more time. If it's done, I'll give you a billion. "
A billion?!
The middle-aged man could not help but lick his lips. For a middle-aged man, the temptation of that number was too great. It was unimaginably great!
He had been in an assassin organization for so many years, but he had accumulated less than a billion in wealth. That included the 100 million advance payment from Linghu Zhu, a big client.
In other words, the price that Linghu Zhu offered was enough to cover all his savings from the first half of his life.
Kill again. Giving him wealth that he would never be able to earn for the rest of his life. Then, he would retire …
This was an exceptionally tempting option. As the saying goes, seeking riches and honor amidst danger. This was probably the logic behind it.
A gamble in exchange for a lifetime of squandering.
The middle-aged man felt that this was a good deal. As long as he succeeded, he would have the capital to travel around the world. He no longer needed to spend any effort to earn money.
"Think about it?" Linghu Zhu narrowed his eyes.
200 million. He would never give it to her. If the other party insisted on fighting to the death, he was not afraid of exposing himself. On the other hand, if he helped him again, he would get a reward of one billion.
This was a win-win situation, the best option.
Linghu Zhu knew that this guy, who lived on the edge of a knife, would not give up the chance to get rich. He would definitely give her a satisfactory answer.
"Let me think about it." The middle-aged man seemed to be struggling.
"Consider?" Linghu Zhu asked. "Do you think we still have time to stall? Don't you know how ferocious Xiao Zheng's counterattack is? I don't need to explain it to you. You also know that we have three days at most. If we don't launch a second attack or leave Yan Jing within three days, Xiao Zheng's revenge will definitely come to us. "
The middle-aged man frowned and thought for a moment. He then gritted his teeth and said, "I promise you! But I need an advance payment of 500 million! "
Slap!
Linghu Zhu slapped the table and slowly said, "There's 1 billion in this card. I'll give it to you now. I'll tell you the password immediately after everything is done. "
The middle-aged man's face was a bit twisted.
He wanted to reach out and take it. He knew that he would definitely get it. But he knew that once he took this card, he would have to gamble with his life.
If he won, he would be able to do whatever he wanted.
If he lost, his 1 billion savings would lose any value.
Who would spend the so-called savings if he lost his life?
The middle-aged man gritted his teeth and pressed the bank card. "I'll organize a counterattack tonight. I'll give you an answer tomorrow night, regardless of success or failure. "
"I wish you success," Linghu Zhu said word by word.
Suddenly, he remembered what Hu Yishan had said to him.
At that time, was Hu Yishan's mood as helpless and bitter as his own?
He clearly hated him to the bone, yet he was helpless.
He clearly wanted to replace him, yet he didn't have the ability to do so.
He heavily exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. Linghu Zhu had to gamble again. Otherwise, how could he willingly return to his hometown?
In the face of an opportunity, many people would uncontrollably make extreme choices. Not only Linghu Zhu, but Xiao Zheng would also face such a difficult problem. But who could make the most correct and powerful choice at the last moment? Who would be able to emerge victorious in this fierce battle of life?
At least for now, Xiao Zheng was the winner. And Linghu Zhu was the loser.
…
"This matter isn't over."
Inside the car, Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette and calmly said, "Void Wind. There are times when we can be kind. But there are also times when we must make a resolute decision. This is not only for ourselves, but also for the people we care about. "
"Only when you are strong enough can you protect the people you care about. On the other hand, if you were to blindly accommodate them and give up the opportunity to fight for so-called benefits, you would not be able to fight for it. In the end, you will only let the enemy continue to step on your head. Let you suffer unbearably and even lose your prestige. "
"At the very least, I need a few decent counterattacks to tell those who have ulterior motives that there are times when I accommodate them, but there are also times when I explode. Once it erupts, they might not be able to withstand it. "Xiao Zheng said as he extinguished his cigarette.
Wind Void nodded heavily. "You're right, boss. When we have the capital to fight back, we must not be lenient. Otherwise, the enemy will think that we are easy to bully and will constantly provoke us. "
"That's why." Xiao Zheng smiled, but his eyes became unusually firm. "Don't always sympathize and pity from the perspective of the weak. What was the saying again? There must be something hateful about a pitiful person. "
Wind Void smiled and said, "The strong never need other people's sympathy."
Xiao Zheng smiled.
He wanted to be an expert who didn't need sympathy. For his son, for his wife, and for all the people and things he cherished and would never give up.
"Boss, what if the other party doesn't give up?" Wind Void suddenly asked.
"Won't give up?" Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly. "To me, it is meaningless!"
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