In the Ji Family's ancestral residence in Changxi City, Ji Mu stood in front of the family's ancestral hall, watching his grandmother pinching the prayer beads and knocking the Wooden Fish. His grandmother was a devout Buddhist. Ever since his grandfather passed away more than 20 years ago, she had been living in the side room of the ancestral hall and rarely stepped out of the courtyard. She had always been indifferent to family matters.
Ji Mu had been rebellious since he was a child, but he was not domineering. After going through the insolent period of his youth, he was now more mature and steady. He had been close to his grandmother since he was a child, so he subconsciously came here after hanging up the phone with Tan Xiu.
He was well aware of the truth that riches and honor came from danger.
What he saw two days ago was Tan Xiu's secret. Although he had taken out a lot of treasures and tried his best to establish a friendship with Tan Xiu, he could only gamble with his life if he wanted to learn the earth-shattering ability to soar in the clouds and ride the mist.
"Grandma, I want to talk to you."
In the past, Ji Mu would never interrupt his grandmother's meditation, but he made an exception because the agreed time with Tan Xiu was very short.
Hu Shi's closed eyes opened and a wisp of wisdom flashed in them. She stopped knocking the Wooden Fish and gently got up from the praying mat. She turned to look at her grandson outside and said, "What happened?"
Ji Mu stared blankly for a moment and then bitterly said, "Grandma, I've made up my mind to do something very important. I want to talk to you before I leave. Only by listening to your voice can I calm down. "
Hu Shi was silent for a while and then slowly asked, "Is it very dangerous?"
Ji Mu nodded, but then shook his head and said, "There's an ancient saying that you can't catch a tiger cub without entering the tiger's den. Riches and honor come from danger. I want that riches and honor, so I want to take risks. "
"The riches and honor given by the Ji Family can't satisfy your appetite?" asked Hu Shi with a frown.
"It's not the same, Grandma." Ji Mu shook his head. "That kind of riches and honor can't be bought with money, not even with a mountain of gold and silver."
Hu Shi shot him a deep look and said, "Since even a mountain of gold and silver can't buy riches and honor, there's no harm in fighting for it. But you must think clearly. You're still young, very young. "
Ji Mu fell into silence.
He knew that he was young, but he believed that it was precisely this youth that inspired his ambition. It was said that the more you had, the more you were afraid of losing. He had not yet taken over the Ji family business. His parents and uncles were in their prime, so all he had now was the identity of the Ji family and a wealthy life.
Hu Shi asked, "Have you discussed it with your parents? Do the uncles in the clan know about it? "
"I can't tell you." Ji Mu shook his head.
Hu Shi sighed, "Do you need Grandmother to do anything?"
"No need. I've done what I can," said Ji Mu with a smile. "Next, I'll just do my best and leave it to Heaven's will. If he wants me dead, I'm afraid it's impossible to change my fate even if the entire Ji Family goes all out. Don't worry! I've already given him some treasures in advance, so the chances of him coming back alive are still very high. "
Him?
Baby?
Hu Shi's wrinkled face froze for a moment. Looking at the bright smile on her grandson's face, she suddenly made up her mind. She turned around and walked to the table where the ancestral memorial tablets were enshrined. From the leftmost drawer of the table, she took out a rectangular wooden box. She gently wiped the dust on it and returned to the front of Ji Mu, saying, "Our Ji Family was a high official and noble family in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although most of the treasures in our family were lost during the turbulent times, we still left some good things behind. Take this wooden box and give it to him as a gift! If he has a discerning eye, he can say that the things inside will increase your chances of coming back. "
Ji Mu's hands trembled a bit. Although he didn't know what treasures were inside the wooden box, it was definitely something good since it was placed in the ancestral hall. Yet, his grandmother was willing to give it to someone else for his sake. Such a loving heart made him want to cry.
"Go, Grandson!"
Hu Shi gently waved her hand and turned around to sit back on the praying mat.
Shanghai, Century Square.
Yu Shuqing crossed his legs and sat on a bench at the northern end of the square. He held the hot milk tea he just bought and chewed the last piece of grilled sausage in his mouth. As the captain of the most mysterious Phantom Special Combat Squad in China, he had wandered on the edge of life and death countless times, yet at this moment, he was like an ordinary person who didn't do his job properly.
"Boss, do you think that profit-driven guy will come?"
On the edge of the flower bed next to Yu Shuqing, Mo Xiaonan squatted there and yawned in boredom. Only the passing beauties with good figures could make him a bit spirited.
"Since he's blinded by profit, he naturally won't miss the opportunity to get rich," said Yu Shuqing casually. "Don't look at that guy's crooked ways, but he still has some ability. Otherwise, how could he get the information that even the intelligence department couldn't find? "
"Hmph, he does have some ability, but his heart is too black." Mo Xiaonan snorted and said, "The price is getting higher and higher, and this time it's a million yuan. Though we're not paying out of our own pockets, I still feel the pain. "
A smile outlined on the corner of Yu Shuqing's mouth. He sipped the milk tea and asked with a faint smile, "What do you think is more important, 1 million yuan or a life?"
"Ugh …"
Mo Xiaonan raised his hand to touch the bridge of his nose. He was a bit embarrassed and no longer spoke.
It didn't take long for a youth dressed in gaudy clothes to sneakily come to Yu Shuqing and Mo Xiaonan. His monkey-like face looked like a money grubber as he sat on the bench where Yu Shuqing was sitting. He took out a pack of crumpled cigarettes, took one out, lit it up, and took a deep puff. Then, he grinned and said, "Money, money, money. Hurry up and give me the money. My time is precious. Every minute and second I waste is equivalent to silver slipping through my fingers. "
"Rat, I know the rules in this business. You get what you pay for." Yu Shuqing indifferently said. "Don't rush to get the money if you don't have the goods."
Rat swiftly took out a dirty black booklet from his pocket and threw it to Yu Shuqing, saying, "I know you know the rules. It's not the first or second time we've done business. This Rat's credibility is guaranteed, so I'm not afraid of you going back on your word. The information you want is in this booklet, and my account number is also on it. "
Yu Shuqing nodded and drank the milk tea in the cup. Then, he got up and said, "Same old rules. Half of the deposit will be transferred to your account within half an hour, and the remaining half will be transferred if the information is confirmed to be correct. Anyways, are you interested in being incorporated by the state? Becoming a field agent of the intelligence department? "
"Is it a lot of money?" Rat blinked and asked.
Yu Shuqing rolled his eyes and didn't bother to pay attention to this money-grubber anymore. He directly left with Mo Xiaonan, whose face was quite unsightly.
Rat didn't hurry to leave. He raised his hand to touch his chin and watched Yu Shuqing and Mo Xiaonan leave with some thoughts churning in his mind. Through Yu Shuqing's digression just now, he figured out Yu Shuqing's identity for the first time … He's from the state.
"He should be a soldier, and not an ordinary one at that."
Rat bit the cigarette and lazily leaned on the bench. He took out his mobile phone and waited for the notification of the money being transferred.
"You're Rat?"
Two figures appeared in front of Rat. The middle-aged man on the left had eyes like torches and a frosty expression. He spoke with a dignified and imposing manner.
Rat frowned. His eyes quickly rolled a few times as he stuffed his hand into his pocket. As he grabbed the knife handle, he slowly raised his head and looked at the two middle-aged men, asking, "Which path are you from, two friends? May I know why you're looking for my big brother? "
"That's right. You may be called Rat, but you're as cunning as a fox. You're really a born intelligence expert, just like what the intelligence report said. Let me introduce myself. My name is Jin Shi, and I want to make a deal with you. "
"Jin Shi?"
Rat narrowed his eyes and became extremely vigilant. He was perfectly aware that his identity had been investigated by the other party, so the camouflage in his words didn't play any role at all. He had dealt with all kinds of people in his life, and there was no lack of characters among them that made him dread. For example, the two people from the state who had just left.
But …
Jin Shi and his companion in front of him gave Rat a great sense of threat. Nobody knew that just now, all the pores on his body had stood erect and a cold wind was blowing on the back of his neck.
"What kind of deal?"
Rat pretended to be calm and asked.
"I want specific information about the many murders in Shanghai in exchange for a chance to be incorporated by us," said Jin Shi. "You only have two chances to refuse."
A strange expression appeared on Rat's face. Never did he expect that the other party would make such an absurd deal. Be incorporated? He was a powerful figure who owned Shanghai's Underground Eye, an expert who knew every underground sewer in Shanghai. Yet, he was going to be a guinea pig for the other party?
Clearing his throat, Rat let out a hollow laugh and said, "I need to know who you are before I refuse."
"I know you need a second chance," said Jin Shi. "We're from the Everlasting Feast Hall. You may not know much about us, but we're much stronger than you think."
The Everlasting Feast Hall?
The highest-ranking Everlasting Feast Hall in Shanghai?
Jin Shi secretly despised him. Even if the Everlasting Feast Hall had a very strong force behind it, could it be compared with the entire state? Just now, he had refused the state's invitation.
"I refuse."
Rat replied without any hesitation.
"You wasted your first chance," said Jin Shi with a grin. "I'll give you another chance to choose between life and death. If you want to live, join us; if you want to die, then refuse us. "
Rat raised his voice and shouted, "You'll be despised and ridiculed by others if you force us to buy and sell. Besides, it's very likely that you won't get any benefits and will end up in a mess. "
"I heard you like money?" asked Jin Shi with a smile.
"Sorry, I've been going to classes and seminars recently, so my body is exhausted."
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