Chapter 112: Even Knowing It’s A Trap, I Have To Go
（ First, let’s talk about Sheng Sha. As mentioned before, Sheng Sha is not an assassin organization, not an assassin organization! Sheng Sha’s main business is kidnapping and extorting Huayan wealthy businessmen. This time, they conveniently grabbed some grass and ended up grabbing nails.
They have a big reputation because they are the most ruthless and cruel. Chen Wujun threw the corpse back, which was extreme provocation. A bunch of people saw it, and the news spread everywhere. If they don’t get revenge, their future ransom collections will all be discounted.
Additionally, the previous chapter was revised a bit: Sheng Sha still needs to get money from Fire Dragon. Fire Dragon’s intel was inaccurate, leading to the death of Fourth Brother. Fire Dragon must provide sufficient compensation. ）
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Sha Jiu, Guan Lao San, Gao Lao, and Elephant were chatting idly in the meeting room when the door was pushed open, and Xin Ye walked in with a grim face.
“Xin Ye!” The group stood up one after another.
Guan Lao San’s gaze flicked to Sha Jiu, a look of anticipation in his eyes.
That Ji Xiang who climbed up to Xin Ye a few days ago got taken down by an ordinary cop because of 10 kilos of No. 4 in less than two months.
Just the day before, Wen Long lost 10 kilos of goods.
What a coincidence.
Who knows if Xin Ye’s grim face has anything to do with this.
“Sit down, all of you! I called you for a meeting today because there’s an important matter to discuss.” Xin Ye sat down and said in a deep voice.
“You all know that our He Tu doesn’t sell powder or drugs, and yet in this small Walled City, we’ve become so prosperous. The most important thing, besides your efforts, is the magnetic field crystals. That’s our most vital source of wealth.”
“All the magnetic field crystals smuggled in East District 9 go through us.”
“Yeah, we get our share of the money every year!” Gao Lao immediately chimed in.
Chen Wujun looked up immediately upon hearing this, listening intently.
He knew magnetic field crystals were He Tu’s most important source of wealth.
The money from dance halls, gambling dens, and protection fees was small change compared to magnetic field crystals.
But this was the first time he knew that the Four Heavenly Kings also got a share.
“Exactly. If this line has a problem, it’s a problem for all our wealth—it’s a top-priority issue.” Xin Ye nodded and continued.
“Xin Ye, has this line had a problem?” Guan Lao San also showed a concerned expression.
A henchman standing against the wall took out a stack of photographs and tossed them on the table. The group passed them around.
Chen Wujun leaned over for a look and saw several bloated corpses.
“We had a shipment robbed—worth 100 million.” Xin Ye said directly.
“The shipment itself is minor, but if this isn’t resolved, there’ll be a second time after the first.”
“Which bastard ate a leopard’s guts? Daring to touch our goods?” Elephant twisted his neck, producing a sound like rebar grinding.
“Not clear yet. We only know it happened at West Dike. That’s not our turf, but this must be resolved.”
West Dike is a coastal port southwest of North Port, a key route for shipping in and out of North Port. The two places are 1500 kilometers apart.
“So I’m planning to have Elephant and Sha Jiu take people there to investigate and bring the goods back.”
“You two have the strongest strength, and your subordinates have masters too. Do you two have any objections?”
“As for the Walled City here, Gao Lao and Guan Lao San will help keep an eye on things. If it goes smoothly, it’ll be resolved soon, and nothing will happen here.”
“I can handle it alone… but if Xin Ye says Sha Jiu goes too, I have no objection.” Elephant grinned, his eyes flashing with menace.
“I have no objection.” Sha Jiu shrugged, a hint of eagerness deep in her eyes.
Xin Ye, that old fox…
Even knowing it’s a trap, she can’t refuse.
This is doing work for the company, for everyone’s benefit. If you refuse and hesitate when it’s time to work for the company, what right do you have to take money? What right to be hall master?
Being hall master isn’t just about being able to fight; you have to work for the company and bring benefits to everyone.
Moreover… this is also a chance to take out Xin Ye.
She believes Xin Ye wants to take her out, so he’ll definitely show up there.
“That’s Luoyue People’s turf. I’ve already arranged for people there to meet you. Once you’re there, you can contact Xiong Long Gang—they’re mixed Huayan and Luoyue People. I’ve dealt with them before; we have some ties.” Xin Ye continued instructing.
“And then? Who do we check first once we’re there? We won’t have a clue—not like we can just beat everyone up, right?” Elephant asked.
“Bei He Sect’s Li Wenlong—he’s the prime suspect right now. I’m having people investigate too, so by the time you arrive, there should be new intel.”
“You have the rough situation now. Elephant and Sha Jiu, you two figure out how to handle it.” Xin Ye finished and left with his people.
Guan Lao San and Gao Lao then left one after another.
“What do you say?” Elephant turned his head to look at Sha Jiu.
“We’ll go separately and meet at West Dike in three days.” Sha Jiu said.
“Good!” Elephant stood up and left.
Chen Wujun and Sha Jiu returned to Jin Di Finance. Chen Wujun took one of Sha Jiu’s cigarettes and lit it: “Senior Sister, this is a trap, right?”
“Even knowing it’s a trap, we still have to go.” Sha Jiu lit a cigarette too and said while puffing smoke:
“The company’s interests are damaged. If I hesitate, what right do I have to be this hall master?”
“Plus, this is also an opportunity—to settle things at West Dike.”
Xin Ye’s using an open stratagem—even knowing it’s a trap, she has to go.
“Is the 100 million in magnetic field crystals real or fake?” What Chen Wujun really wanted to know was this.
That’s 100 million.
“Probably real. Whether it was robbed or Xin Ye staged it himself, who knows.” Sha Jiu said leisurely.
“Is Elephant Xin Ye’s man?” Chen Wujun asked.
“Possible!” Sha Jiu frowned. She’d always thought Gao Lao was Xin Ye’s man, while Elephant was greedy and domineering—Xin Ye couldn’t trust him.
But Xin Ye sending Elephant with her… that changes things.
Sha Jiu saw two possibilities: Elephant wasn’t Xin Ye’s man, but Xin Ye wanted her to think he was.
Once she arrived at West Dike, she’d clash with Elephant first, kill him, and then Xin Ye could deal with her righteously.
Whether Xin Ye had evidence or not, with Elephant dead, she’d take the blame.
If she didn’t touch him… and Elephant really was Xin Ye’s man… then she’d face not only Xin Ye and his setups at West Dike, but also Elephant…
After thinking for a long time, Sha Jiu finally let out a long breath.
Good thing she had backup too.
“Go make arrangements. Come with me when the time comes. We leave the morning after tomorrow.” Sha Jiu said to Chen Wujun.
Leaving Sha Jiu’s place, Chen Wujun was still pondering: Does this have anything to do with Uncle Chen’s Five Ghosts Transporting Wealth?
Is my windfall here?
……
In a house in the Walled City, Fire Dragon held the telephone, veins bulging on his forehead, eyes full of menace: “Have you street rats gone crazy?”
“Didn’t kill the guy, now you want more money! I already gave you two million extra, and now you want ten million? You think I’m a mark? Fuck your mother!”
“Fuck, how should I know what happened? You’re questioning me? Your guy got killed—that’s on you being useless! Can’t even take out one of Sha Jiu’s kids. Sheng Sha… big scary name, huh? Go eat shit!”
“Asking me for money? Unless you take out that kid, you return every cent of the deposit!”
“Fire Dragon, you owe us this debt! If you don’t pay, don’t blame us for coming to collect!” A sinister threat came from the phone.
“Collect your mother’s ass! You got the guts to come to the Walled City? See if I don’t beat you to death!” Fire Dragon hung up and furiously kicked over the nearby table.
“Fuck, their guy got taken out, and they want compensation from me? Do I look like a mark?” Fire Dragon glared viciously at the henchman beside him.
Fire Dragon was about to explode with rage.
Sheng Sha’s Fourth Brother was taken out by that henchman of Sha Jiu’s, and now they wanted more money.
Out of sympathy for their important loss, he gave them two million extra. But two days later, they claimed his intel was wrong, leading to Ruan Wenshan and a bunch of good hands dying, demanding ten million compensation.
And fucking threatening him too.
“Tell me, do I look like a mark?”
“Boss definitely doesn’t…” The henchman said cautiously, but before he finished, Fire Dragon slapped his head.
“Sheng Sha’s street rats think I’m a mark!”
“Boss, Sheng Sha’s guys are like dogskin plasters—once they stick…” The henchman reminded cautiously, but got slapped again before finishing.
“They’re not to be messed with, but your boss is?”
The henchman immediately stared straight ahead obediently, while Fire Dragon continued venting in the room.
“Go, get me some girls!”
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That evening, Chen Wujun returned home and said during dinner: “In a few days, I need to go to Daluo with a friend again.”
“What are you going for this time?” Chen Hanliang looked over immediately.
“A friend there runs a martial arts school, opening soon. He invited me to hang out for a few days.” Chen Wujun said.
“Don’t cause trouble there. Got enough money? Need some pocket money?” Chen Hanliang asked.
“Should be enough. We’ll be staying at my friend’s place.” Chen Wujun smiled.
“Always freeloading isn’t great. Take more cash anyway—for emergencies. I’ll give you 600 later. Don’t spend it recklessly.” Chen Hanliang said.
Now that the loan shark debt was cleared and Eldest Son stopped gambling, Chen Hanliang was spending more generously.
After dinner, Chen Wuhong pulled Chen Wujun back to the room.
“Second Son, about that job you said you’d find me last time—any progress?”
“We’ll talk when I get back.” Chen Wujun said.
He knew clearly that this trip to West Dike was full of risks.
Xin Ye wanted to take out Sha Jiu there, and Sha Jiu wanted to take out Xin Ye.
If Xin Ye got killed, Sha Jiu would be He Tu’s dragon head, and at least one hall master spot would open up—who else but him?
Then arrange Eldest Son to work at the arcade and spread the word—no chance for gambling.
“When will you be back? Can I go out for a stroll these days?” Chen Wuhong looked pitiful.
“Go out if you don’t mind broken legs.” Chen Wujun said leisurely, then turned and left.
He really hadn’t arranged anyone downstairs lately.
But Chen Wuhong was scared. Without Chen Wujun’s say-so, he’d at most dare wander the doorway, not even go downstairs.
Two days later, morning.
Chen Wujun got up from bed; A Yue was still sleeping like soft mud.
Chen Wujun opened the cabinet, picked out a deep blue shirt and black pants to wear, then took a plastic bag from the cabinet and pulled out a revolver to stuff in his bag.
Plus a speedloader and thirty-six rounds of ammo.
He turned and slapped A Yue’s butt, leaving a red handprint on her pale skin.
