"I will use all the secrets I know about you, as well as the evidence that can prove these secrets, to bet..." Feng Bujue paused for half a second, "... your current identity."
Jiang Daode's expression changed slightly. After a moment of consideration, he asked, "'My current identity'... What does it mean?"
"It means literally," Feng Bujue licked his lips and replied in a noncommittal tone, "To put it bluntly... it means... 'Jiang Daode's Life' that you won back then."
Hearing this, Jiang Daode's face visibly twitched, "I don't understand... What's the point of this kind of bet to you? Even if you win my current identity, do you want to be 'Jiang Daode' yourself? "
"Of course that's impossible. Why would I want to 'replace' you?" Feng Bujue chuckled and continued, "In terms of age and appearance... it's more likely that you want to replace me. Those women of yours and your social status... I don't care about them. As for money..." He paused, "If I want money, I'll just bet with you directly, won't I?"
"So..." Jiang Daode asked in a low voice, "What is your purpose for proposing this bet?"
"For fun." Feng Bujue's answer was straightforward. He replied with a mocking smile, "Don't you think... watching a person dance on the edge of despair... is very interesting?"
"Ridiculous..." Jiang Daode would probably never be able to guess his Brother Jue's thoughts. "If I refuse the bet, what can you do?"
"I can let you use your original, real identity... to spend the rest of your life in prison." Feng Bujue's tone was rather languid when he replied, but his words were murderous. "If you don't believe me, you can ask Mr. Jiujue... whether or not I have this ability."
Jiang Daode immediately turned to look at the gambling watcher, Jiujue, eagerly waiting for his reply.
"Yes, Mister Feng … is completely capable of doing what he said." Jiu Jue remained calm and said to Jiang Daode, "When he contacted us today, he already proved this to us."
When Jiang Daode heard this, his heart suddenly stopped. The huge pressure caused the muscles on his face to twist, and some traces of plastic surgery gradually appeared on his face.
"To put it simply … if you choose not to bet, the result may be worse than losing the bet …" Feng Bujue continued, "But if you dare to bet … there is a 50% chance of winning."
Brother Jue's words had basically settled the score for Jiang Daode. The latter seemed to have no other choice.
"I … still don't understand …" Jiang Daode's imposing manner had already faded, and when he spoke, there was a trace of powerlessness and dejection. "I have no enmity with you … why did you …"
"Sigh …" Feng Bujue interrupted him. "You can't blame me for this. If not for Zombie Blade threatening me and my editor, this wouldn't have happened …"
Jiang Daode gritted his teeth and said, "The people from the legal department pressured you … because you slandered us in public …"
"I advise you to flip through the dictionary and see what the word 'slandering' means before you use it. Other than that, there are three things that I need to emphasize … "Brother Jue did not let the man finish. He raised three fingers and counted." First, what I said about Zombie Blade … is the truth. Second, I do not like to be threatened. Third … I do not wish for the people around me to be threatened because of me. " He paused for half a second. "In conclusion … I only said a few words of truth in public, and it caused me and my friends to be threatened and harassed by you." He shook his head. "Hmm … this kind of thing is too unpleasant … Even if it is for the sake of maintaining social order, I have to make you pay for this."
"Haha …" Ouyang Ruo, who had not spoken for a long time, sat down on the sofa. When he heard what Brother Jue said, he added, "Mr. Jiang, this is really your bad luck … Actually, we just wanted to play a game of blackmail, to make your company bleed and learn a lesson. Who would have thought … during the investigation, our Great Writer Feng accidentally discovered your secrets … So, he decided to play with you. "
"Don't tell me … there's no room for negotiation …" Jiang Daode asked tentatively.
"How could there be any other way to negotiate?" Feng Bujue laughed. "You and I both know that … even if I cancel the bet now and promise not to expose your identity … you will still not be able to eat or sleep in peace." He looked directly into Jiang Daode's eyes. "Only through the bet hosted by Huang Zhai will I 'lose' all the information I know to you. Only then will you be able to truly feel at ease."
"You …" Jiang Daode thought for two seconds. "… You're right." He gave his answer. "When you reveal my secrets, there is no other way to negotiate." When he said this, he calmed down again. It seemed like he had made up his mind. "To ensure that the two of you will never expose my identity, even if you ask me to hire a hitman … I will take the risk."
As Jiang Daode said this, he took out another cigar from the cigar box on the table. This time, it should be the real deal because he quickly cut it and put it in his mouth to smoke.
"Okay … I accept this bet." Jiang Daode continued. "If you win, I will lose the identity of 'Jiang Daode', and if I win, you have to destroy all the secrets you know about my identity." He raised his eyes to look at Jiu Tiedes. "Mr. Jiu Tiedes, Huang Zhai will guarantee that he will fulfill his promise, right?"
"Huang Zhai …" Jiu Tiedes replied calmly. "… will guarantee that both parties will fulfill their promises." He looked at the screen inside the suitcase. "If Mr. Feng loses, we will ensure that he will never be able to use your identity to threaten you again. On the other hand, if you, Mr. Jiang, lose …" He looked at Jiang Daode, who was sitting at the other end of the table. "We will also be responsible for … turning you back into 'Mr. Feng'."
When he heard the three words' Mr. Feng ', Jiang Daode's Adam's apple visibly bobbed up and down. His nervousness was obvious.
"Okay, enough with the nonsense … Now, let me tell you the content of the bet," Feng Bujue said again.
"Wait!" Jiang Daode immediately interrupted. "Why should you decide the content of the bet? You are the one who suggested the bet, and you are the one who decides the content … Isn't this too unfair? "
Faced with this question, Feng Bujue replied calmly, "Whether it is fair or not … is not up to you to decide. How about we ask Mr. Jiu Tiedes?"
"Hmph …" Jiu Tiedes snorted and looked at Jiang Daode. "Mr. Jiang, from the perspective of a gambling supervisor, this is exactly fair."
"What … What did you say?" Jiang Daode started to stare at Jiu Tiedes.
Jiu Tiedes did not care about this. He explained slowly, "Just as Feng Bujue said earlier, when it comes to whether or not to accept the bet … he has the absolute right to decide. In the end … he can choose not to bet, but Mr. Jiang … you have no choice but to bet. " He paused for a second. "Let's say … this bet is not valid because of a failed negotiation, then … Mr. Jiang, you will immediately fall into an absolute passive position. Even if you want to hire someone to kill you, I'm afraid it will be too late. Because according to the estimation of Gambling Emperor Pavilion, Mr. Feng can completely restrict your freedom within half an hour. You won't even be able to make a phone call. "
When Jiang Daode heard this, he was both angry and shocked. He asked with a trembling voice, "Mr. Jiu Tiedes … I thought you were on my side …"
"I am not on anyone's side." Jiu Tiedes interrupted him before he could finish. "The gambling supervisor is neutral. Our motto is' absolute fairness'. Of course, I'm also very clear that other than the Patriarch, there's probably no one else who can perfectly achieve these four words. But … since I am the gambling supervisor of Gambling Emperor Pavilion, it means that I am very close to this principle. " He clasped his hands behind his back and turned around. "Mr. Jiang, if you think that I am being unfair by telling you the truth that is disadvantageous to you, then I can only express my regret. You can reject this bet … I will leave now. "
"No! Please wait! Mr. Jiu Tiedes. "When he heard that, Jiang Daode panicked again." That is not what I meant … "
Many people were like that. They took everything for granted and thought that they were the center of everything. Because of that, they developed a kind of blind confidence and misconception. But when it came down to it, they realized that there was nothing special about them, and they could not even find a way out.
"Hmm …" Seeing the change in attitude, Jiu Tiedes turned back and continued, "Then … let's hear what Mr. Feng has to say about the bet."
"Ah … It is very simple …" Feng Bujue on the other end of the video replied. "We will bet … whether I can appear at Zombie Blade's office in five minutes and give this so-called Mr. Jiang Daode a good beating … How about that?"
After he said that, Jiang Daode involuntarily took a few steps back. He frowned and stared at his Brother Jue on the screen. "Humph … That is ridiculous. Do you think you can fly over here? Or crawl out from the screen? "
"So … you accept the bet?" Feng Bujue asked.
"Wait!" Jiang Daode's eyes were filled with hesitation. "First, tell me … where are you right now?"
"I cannot do that." Feng Bujue replied. "My location is the key to this bet. That is like my trump card … Why would I reveal it before the bet starts?"
At that moment, Jiang Daode's brain started to turn. After all, he was someone who had been in the business world for many years. It was impossible for him to not have some intelligence and courage. After about a minute of thought, he said, "Okay … We will bet on that …" He paused. "But … before you make your move, you have to give me ten minutes to prepare."
"Five minutes." Feng Bujue gave a price without hesitation. "I can't go any longer."
"Okay! Five minutes … Five minutes it is! "Jiang Daode said.
"Then …" Jiu Tiao said, "From this second onwards, I announce … the bet officially begins." He took out a pocket watch from the pocket of his Tang suit. "Mr. Jiang, the timer has started. You have five minutes to prepare. After five minutes, Mr. Feng can start the operation. Before that, I will be responsible for monitoring his every move in the video. "
Before he could finish, Jiang Daode had already picked up the phone on the chairman's desk and quickly pressed a button. After the call was connected, he spoke very quickly, "Captain Wu? It's me, right … Listen up, I'll give you three minutes to gather all the people on duty to the top floor. Half of you will guard the door of the chairman's office and don't let anyone in. The other half will be responsible for patrolling all the rooms, exits, toilets, and ventilation ducts on this floor … As long as you see any unfamiliar faces or people who don't have a company pass, arrest them first! "
The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be stunned. After a few seconds, he replied. Then, Jiang Daode shouted, "Who is joking with you? Do you still want your job or not? If you don't want to work, you can take off your uniform and leave! Pass the phone to the vice-captain! "
After he said this, the other side obviously realized the seriousness of the matter, so he quickly responded and hung up the phone.
"Hahaha …" Ouyang Jian laughed. "Mr. Jiang, I have to remind you that this kid has a lot of tricks up his sleeve … Maybe your reaction is already within his calculations …"
"Hey, hey … You, I'm listening …" Feng Bujue, who was on the other end of the video, grumbled, "Who are you on?"
"As a lawyer, I have already done what you asked me to do. I am now just a bystander watching the show." Ouyang Jian laughed. "I am just giving Mr. Jiang some advice out of interest … You can't do anything about it, right?"
"Hmph … Then you can do it." Feng Bujue shrugged and smiled, as if he didn't care.
"Mr. Jiang …" Ouyang Jian said, looking at Jiang Daode. Jiang Daode responded with a suspicious look. "Haha, don't look at me like that. I don't intend to act here to cooperate with him to mislead you … To be honest, I don't know where Feng Bujue is now. But I can tell you … At two o'clock this afternoon, he came to my office with this suitcase and gave me the task of delivering the suitcase. After that, I don't know where he went. "
"Hmph … Do you think I will believe your words?" Jiang Daode sneered.
"I just want to say a few words of my own …" Ouyang Jian leaned back on the sofa. "If Mr. Jiang doesn't believe me, just pretend you didn't hear it." He licked his lips and said, "First of all, based on my understanding of Feng Bujue … With his intelligence, he must have already expected that you would 'prepare' for this matter. If I were him, I would naturally take advantage of this … "
In the process of Ouyang Jian's narration, everyone could already hear the sound of messy footsteps coming from the corridor. Presumably, the security guards had already arrived.
"For example, I could sneak into your building early today …" Ouyang Jian said again. "Prepare a laptop or tablet that can be used for video recording, then find a corner of the utility room or toilet to hide, and wait until nighttime." He held his chin and said thoughtfully, "When the bet officially begins, the moment I can take action … I will turn off the camera, take out the security uniform that I prepared beforehand, or take it from the locker room, and change into it. Then, I will take advantage of the chaos to sneak into the security line that you have set up …"
When Jiang Daode heard this, he interrupted in a cold tone, "Is that all you want to say?"
"Oh?" Ouyang Jian's ability to read people's expressions was very strong. At this moment, he saw a cold expression on Jiang Daode's face. "Mr. Jiang, don't you want to take precautions?"
"There's no need." Jiang Daode said, "The possibility that you mentioned, before I notified the security guards … I already thought of it."
"Ho, you're pretty good." In the video, Feng Bujue smiled and said.
"I know very well … You must be able to infer that I will call the security guards to guard this place. But I still have to call the security guards, because if I don't do that, there will be more ways for you to get close to this place. " As Jiang Daode spoke, he also raised three fingers. "And if I call security, you should still have three ways to get close to me … First, it's what Lawyer Ouyang said just now. Second, what Lawyer Ouyang said is actually to put pressure on me, to make me have an idea, that is, after the video is cut off, I will immediately leave this room and escape like a cicada's shell. If I really do that, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of it. Third, although the possibility is not high … But at this moment, you could also be on a flying plane, ready to jump out of the window at any time, and then use a set of special agent level equipment to quickly break in through the window. "
"Hahahaha …" Feng Bujue laughed out loud. "Amazing, really amazing!" He couldn't help but applaud for the other party. "No wonder you could win the 'entire life' of a tall, rich, and handsome man back then. I seem to have underestimated you." His laughter gradually stopped. "Then … Can I ask, even if you can avoid the second method … If I use the first or third method to get close to you, what will you do?"
"It doesn't matter which method you use." As Jiang Daode spoke, he stood up and glanced at Jiu Tiao. "Mr. Jiu Tiao, how long before Feng Bujue can take action?"
"Fifteen seconds," Jiu Tiao replied.
"Okay." Jiang Daode responded as he walked to the wall. "I'm sorry … Feng Bujue. From the very beginning … you've missed one thing. "As he spoke, he reached into a vase by the wall and pressed a button.
Two seconds later, a fifty-centimeter square area on the wall in front of him opened, revealing an operation screen.
"At this point, there's no harm in telling you." Jiang Daode continued, "In my office … There is a hidden compartment. The door is equipped with a dual fingerprint and DNA identification system. Only I can open it." He took a puff of his cigar and leisurely looked back at Brother Jue in the video. "As long as I enter this room, even if you come with a military helicopter, it will be useless."
Before he finished speaking, he had already reached out five fingers and opened the door of the room through the scanner.
"You lost, Feng Bujue." Jiang Daode left this sentence coolly, then turned and walked into the hidden compartment.
However …
"Oh … You're here. Just in time." When he walked into the room, there was already someone sitting there waiting for him.
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