Borrow troops
(I'm sweating profusely. The zone has been revamped. Logging in is too slow.)
Xia Fei and Pang Xing chatted all the way until the sky brightened. As the day of his trip to the Black Abyss drew near, Xia Fei had no choice but to pick up the pace so that he could get rid of all the threats around Avrils before he left.
From the looks of things, Avril might very well be his first and only woman. It was a man's duty to take care of his woman. Though the future was full of uncertainty, just the fact that Avril had treated him well was enough for him to do all he could for her.
Pang Xing was only the first step in Xia Fei's plan. With this personal bodyguard of the Jian family as a helper, the next step of Xia Fei's plan would be much smoother. After all, aside from the members of the Jian family, no one would understand the family better than the Pang father and son.
Pang Xing's father, Pang Hai, was also a very crucial chess piece. Unlike Pang Xing, who was easily manipulated, Pang Hai was far more loyal to the Jian family and shrewd than Pang Xing. Xia Fei was not confident that he could convince Pang Hai to stand on his side, so he could only wait until he had enough information before thinking of a way to gain Pang Hai's trust.
It had taken Xia Fei a lot of effort just to convince Pang Xing. Fortunately, Pang Xing treated Avrils like his own daughter, and Xia Fei was even valued by him. Xia Fei tried to move him with his emotions and reason, and he promised that he would not harm the Jian family, so Pang Xing reluctantly agreed to help Xia Fei this once.
After a short nap, Xia Fei got up to brush his teeth, wash his face, and dress himself up neatly. He changed out of the hospital gown and took out a brand new woolen suit from his spatial ring.
Zegna's gray suit had some inconspicuous stripes, a pure white handmade Charvin shirt, and Bolluti's calf leather shoes were polished to a shine. He even had a delicate Hermes plaid scarf wrapped around his shirt.
Xia Fei stood in front of the mirror and turned around twice. The tight-fitting shirt made his chest feel a little stuffy, so he shook his head and said, Just passable.
Xia Fei was not a particular person. Sportswear and combat uniforms were his favorites, and he rarely wore formal wear. This set of clothes was given to him by Andre two years ago to make it more convenient for him to attend formal events. This was the first time Xia Fei was wearing it.
"Why are you dressed up today?" Having known Xia Fei for so long, this was the first time Phantom had seen him dressed so neatly, so he curiously asked.
Xia Fei did not directly answer his question. "Don't you look more energetic than yesterday?"
Phantom nodded repeatedly. "Didn't the ancestors of you Earthlings say that clothes make the man, while horses make the saddle? You do look more mature in these clothes."
Heaving a long sigh, Xia Fei turned around and headed for the door. The ticking time bomb around Avrils side has yet to be removed. I need to give the others confidence and do my best to gain the trust of the various factions. Besides, I have an important guest waiting for me.
The moment he stepped out of the door, he saw Pang Xing standing in the hallway. He had probably not slept the entire night. Pang Xing was slightly taken aback when he saw Xia Fei walking out of his room with a glowing face. It had only been a few hours, but Xia Fei seemed to have become a different person, exuding a transcendent aura from head to toe.
Pang Xing had been hesitating all this while. Though he and Xia Fei had reached some sort of tacit understanding last night, he was not sure if what he was doing was right or wrong. Now that Xia Fei had appeared in front of him so confidently, Pang Xing was shocked.
He could clearly sense Xia Fei's strong confidence, as if he already had victory in his hands and nothing could stop him.
The human mind was just that strange. If a person's teammates were always complaining and giving up on themselves, that person would definitely be affected and become depressed, but if there was a confident and energetic teammate by their side, they would also be influenced and become more confident.
Pang Xing suddenly felt that working with Xia Fei was a wise choice. His initial hesitation had disappeared, and this was exactly the result Xia Fei wanted.
Nodding at Pang Xing, Xia Fei went to Avrils room. It was always more troublesome for girls to wake up in the morning, so Avrils was still in the bathroom getting ready. Xia Fei stood by the window and lit a cigarette as he waited.
A few moments later, Avrils finished getting ready and walked out of the bathroom in a pink dress. She even had a bow on her head, looking pure and cute.
"Wow!" Avrils covered her mouth in surprise when she saw Xia Fei. Her eyes were sparkling, and her face was a little red.
"Why are you dressed like that?" Avrils excitedly ran over to Xia Fei and could not help but look him up and down.
"Why? Do I look ugly? " Xia Fei asked. He was already not used to wearing formal clothes, and Avrils question made him even more uncomfortable.
"Nope." Avrils shook her head, her two hands holding onto Xia Fei's arm as she smiled. "Youre even more handsome than yesterday. I like it when you're dressed like this."
Xia Fei was speechless. Actually, formal clothes were not something people his age would wear. Fortunately, Xia Fei had been through a lot, so he looked a little more mature than his peers. His white hair, his rather sturdy physique, and his whole body exuded the tenacity unique to warriors, which just happened to set off his mature and steady side.
After having breakfast in the dining room, Xia Fei and Avrils went to the garden to chat for a while. That was when the person Xia Fei was waiting for finally arrived.
Thuram greeted Xia Fei from afar. "I heard you were injured. Arent you doing well? Is that your girlfriend beside you? "
Avrils was, after all, a young lady who had just experienced her first awakening of love. Though she had such thoughts in her heart, she still felt a little shy when someone else said it to her face. Her fair face immediately turned red.
Avrils knew that Xia Fei and Thuram had something to discuss, so she found an excuse to slip away. Thuram's secretary also quietly took his leave, leaving only Xia Fei and Thuram in the garden.
"Kid, youre quite lucky with women. That girl from the Jian family seems to be treating you well. I wonder when you'll be attending your wedding?" Thuram joked.
Xia Fei smiled. "Not a problem. If I really do have a wedding, I'll be the first to inform you. Just don't say you're too busy."
"Deal!" Thuram laughed heartily. "When the time comes, I'll go even if you dont invite me."
After chatting for a while, Thuram changed the topic and asked, "What do you need me for this time?"
Xia Fei lit a cigarette and said in a deep voice, "To borrow some soldiers."
"Borrow soldiers?"
"That's right." Xia Fei nodded. "Avrils case has yet to be solved, and I'm very worried about it. I'm not familiar with the capital ring, nor do I have any suitable people, so I was hoping to ask for your help."
Thuram stroked the short beard on his chin. "Did Qin Mangs ask you to look for me?"
"Yes. I spoke to the old man two days ago. He said that I can ask you for help with anything. He also told me that you used to be the martial arts instructor at headquarters and have countless disciples scattered all over the place. Anything that needs your help will surely be a success," Xia Fei said.
Actually, Xia Fei's words had a hint of flattery in them. Qin Mangs original words were very simple: "Look for that old b * stard Thuram if you need anything. That guy owes me several lives, so he won't dare not help you."
Of course, Xia Fei could not repeat Qin Mangs exact words. Instead, he made it sound like Thuram had disciples everywhere, and as long as he was willing to help, he would surely succeed.
Thuram copied Xia Fei and took out a cigarette from the pack and lit it up. I heard that Qin Mangs old fogey smokes this stuff now too?
Xia Fei nodded. He knew that Thuram was purposely changing the topic to make it easier for him to think. Lending Xia Fei the men from the Adjudicator Union was not a simple matter. Manpower was easy to find. After all, Thuram had specialized in teaching martial arts techniques to various elites back in the headquarters, and he had held a very high position there. There was no doubt about the strength of his subordinates.
As for what position Thuram had held in the headquarters, Xia Fei had no idea, and Qin Mangs had never told him, either. In any case, it was definitely higher than the weapons and equipment department head.
"Pah pah!"
Thuram choked on the cigarette he had just lit. He threw the butt on the ground and stomped on it a few times. He furrowed his eyebrows and said, "What the hell is this? Qin Mangs psychopath is actually playing around with this stuff at such an old age."
Xia Fei felt awkward. Thuram's scolding had basically dragged him into it.
Composing himself, Thuram asked, "Xia Fei, what exactly are you planning?"
Xia Fei replied unhurriedly, "It's precisely because I have no idea that I'm asking for your help. If I had, I would've done it long ago."
"I don't have the slightest clue as to what's going on. Right now, I need a lot of manpower to help me gather clues. I can't command the Jian family, and even if I could, I wouldn't use them because they aren't reliable. I have no other choice but to ask you for help."
"Who do you want to investigate?" Thuram asked.
"Everyone who is a suspect, but I'd like to start with Avrils second uncle."
"Barty? Do you think this has something to do with Barty? From what I know, he's become disheartened with the family's business ever since he was crippled. All he wants to do is to go sightseeing and live a carefree life. He doesn't seem like someone with ambition. "
"Besides, he's Avrils second uncle. It won't do him any good if Avrils dies."
Xia Fei flicked the ash off his cigarette lightly. "If you were Avrils father or elder, would you be willing to see her be with me?"
Thuram shook his head. "Of course. If I were Avrils father, I wouldnt be happy about it. I would at least observe you for three to five years to see how you perform. After all, the disparity in status between you and Avrils is too great."
Xia Fei smiled nonchalantly. "I think so too, but Barty seems to be trying very hard to facilitate a relationship between me and Avrils relationship. Dont you think it's strange? He's only met me once. "
"This …" Thuram pondered for a long time. "It's indeed strange. Barty isn't that close to you. Even if he isnt Avrils biological father and doesnt care about Avrils future, he should at least remain neutral and not speak up for you."
"You also know that Im going to Black Abyss soon. If I dont handle this matter properly, I wont be able to relax no matter what," Xia Fei said solemnly, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Thuram lowered his head in deep thought for a moment before he slammed the table. "Alright. Consider it as me returning the favor to Qin Mangs old fogey. I will send three people over in a bit, but they will be helping you personally, not in the name of the Union. You should understand that."
Xia Fei nodded. "I understand. I begged you for so long, yet you only sent me three people. Isnt that a little too shabby?"
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