Chapter 0580: In the Face of Money, He Chose the School Belle

The car crossed the Renmin Bridge, and Luo Yang made a call to Lin Xixin.

Lin Xixin was still at work.

"Big Sister Lin, you just focus on your work, and when you get off, give me a call," Luo Yang said.

"Then you must come over when the time comes, okay?" Lin Xixin pleaded.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Luo Yang assured.

He had just hung up when he received a call from Mr. Shen.

Mr. Shen said he had arrived at the International Hotel and asked Luo Yang to come for a meeting.

"Wait there, I'll be over soon," Luo Yang said.

After ending the call, he received another phone call.

This time it was Guan Baiqiang calling.

"I've asked around, and they say Tie She was sent to follow you. Who is Tie She?" Guan Baiqiang asked.

"He's from the same town as me," Luo Yang replied.

Tie She was one of the five strongest henchmen under Lin Tianhua's command.

He usually managed Lin Tianhua's business affairs and rarely appeared in Hongyun Town.

"How should we deal with this guy?" Guan Baiqiang asked again.

"Beat him up, and tell him to relay a message to Tie She, just say I will be settling accounts with him soon," Luo Yang instructed.

Immediately, Luo Yang phoned Zhu Li, asking her to help find out where Tie She might be.

Luo Yang guessed that Tie She had already returned to Hongyun Town.

"They might be gearing up to go all out against you," Zhu Li warned.

"I know, let them come. I'll give them a big surprise," Luo Yang said.

During the conversation, the car had already reached the parking lot of the International Hotel.

After saying goodbye to Zhu Li, Luo Yang asked the five beauties to wait for him inside the hotel.

He hadn't initially planned to take Hong Jiaxin to meet with Yiye Bupo, but she insisted on going, so Luo Yang had to agree.

The other four beauties waited for Luo Yang in an adjacent private room.

At the door of the appointed private room, Luo Yang gave Hong Jiaxin a look, signaling her to stay calm and not get agitated later on.

Hong Jiaxin nodded slightly.

Upon entering the private room, there were already two people inside, both Mr. Shen and Yiye Bupo, dressed in suits and shirts.

The moment he saw Hong Jiaxin, Yiye Bupo paused, then his eyes flickered with a trace of delight.

"Mr. Luo, let me introduce you. This is Lord Yiye," Mr. Shen said with a smile.

"Cut the crap," Luo Yang waved his hand dismissively.

Sitting down, he immediately demanded Mr. Shen reveal Mu Tan's secret.

Mr. Shen and Yiye Bupo spoke a few sentences in Japanese, and then said, "Mr. Luo, Lord Yiye says that even if you know Mu Tan's secret, it is of no use to you..."

Before Mr. Shen could finish speaking, Luo Yang interrupted coldly, "So you're playing me?"

With a stern glare, he frightened Mr. Shen into shivering.

Last time, Luo Yang had taught Mr. Shen a lesson.

If it weren't for Luo Yang's restraint, Mr. Shen would have spent many days in the hospital.

Immediately after, Mr. Shen hurriedly communicated with Yiye Bupo.

Half a minute later, with sweat beading on his forehead, Mr. Shen said, "Mr. Luo, Lord Yiye says that Mu Tan is somewhat related to his country's affairs, and they wanted to find Mu Tan purely for their collection."

Luo Yang guessed that three parts of this claim might be true, but seven parts were nonsense.

Mu Tan definitely had a connection to Yiye Bupo's country, but the secret it held was undoubtedly something unspeakable, not merely for "pure collection."

"Why are you willing to exchange an equal volume of gold for Mu Tan?" Luo Yang asked.

He meant that if Mu Tan had no special use, no one would pay such a high price for a piece of charcoal.

Mr. Shen exchanged a few more words with Yiye Bupo.

"Mr. Luo, Lord Yiye says this is as much as he knows," Mr. Shen relayed.

"Who is the one wanting to collect Mu Tan?" Luo Yang inquired.

"Lord Yiye says it's a mysterious buyer. He is not clear about the buyer's identity, but he can affirm that the buyer is very wealthy, a person of high status and position," Mr. Shen answered.

The conversation had reached a point where there was no need to continue.

Luo Yang glanced at Hong Jiaxin and, seeing her stern expression, said, "Squad leader, do you have any questions?"

Hong Jiaxin was clearly agitated, her chest heaving with emotion, after all, this matter had separated her from her parents.

"Tell this man to relay the message that Sister Lin will settle the score with them!" Hong Jiaxin said coldly.

Hearing this, Mr. Shen found himself in a difficult position.

He had not anticipated translating such words.

Luo Yang said indifferently, "Translate quickly, or I won't be so polite. Don't try to fool me; I'm recording your translation. If you mess up, I'll find you, and you're dead."

As he spoke, he began to record with his phone.

Mr. Shen turned pale with fear, convinced Luo Yang would follow through.

So he hurriedly translated to Yiye Bupo.

Yiye Bupo's face turned shades of green and back to black, like a watermelon with a crafty streak.

Seeing this, Luo Yang knew Mr. Shen had translated accurately.

"Okay, we have other things to do, so we'll be leaving. Goodbye," said Luo Yang, making a polite remark.

Just as he stood up, Mr. Shen called for them to stay.

"Mr. Luo, please wait a moment," Mr. Shen said.

As he spoke, he took a common black briefcase from under the table and placed it on top.

Luo Yang wondered if Mr. Shen was reaching for a weapon.

At such close range, even if Mr. Shen had a firearm, Luo Yang was confident he could make him eat dirt.

Mr. Shen opened the briefcase.

With just a glance, Luo Yang knew what it was.

The case was full of cash, at least several hundred thousand.

"What's this about?" Luo Yang asked coolly.

"Mr. Luo, this is five hundred thousand in cash. Lord Yiye says if you're willing to help find Mu Tan, this money is yours. Once Mu Tan is found, you'll get ten times this amount as a reward," said Mr. Shen.

At that moment, Hong Jiaxin suddenly became nervous, her eyes fixed tightly on Luo Yang.

Her concern was natural.

If Luo Yang were tempted by the money and agreed to Yiye Bupo's request, he would have to take action against Hong Jiaxin.

Hong Jiaxin's father knew the secrets of Mu Tan, even his whereabouts.

Seeing Luo Yang actually reaching for the money in the briefcase made Hong Jiaxin even more anxious.

Luo Yang picked up two stacks of cash and flung one stack on Mr. Shen's face and the other stack on Yiye Bupo's face.

With a couple of slaps, both Mr. Shen and Yiye Bupo got smacked, causing their heads to lurch sideways.

"I'm not short of money, and I have my principles. If you try to insult me with money again, I'll start by knocking your teeth out!" Luo Yang said as he kicked Mr. Shen to his knees.

"Mr. Luo, I'm just a translator, I mean no harm," said Mr. Shen with a trembling voice.

Hong Jiaxin, seeing Luo Yang do what pleased her, let a satisfied smile creep across her lips.

When Luo Yang looked at Hong Jiaxin, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she shyly shifted her gaze away.

"Squad leader, let's go," Luo Yang said, reaching for Hong Jiaxin's hand.

Normally, Hong Jiaxin would shrug off Luo Yang's hand.

But this time, she let him hold it.

Yiye Bupo, furious, said something rapidly in Japanese.

Mr. Shen had no choice but to say, "Mr. Luo, Lord Yiye has said that there will be more ninjas looking forward to challenging you, hoping you won't be a..."

He dared not finish the sentence.

Luo Yang could guess it was probably something along the lines of "turtle with its head withdrawn."

"If anyone wants to challenge me, I'm always up for it. Just a heads-up, you might want to bring a stronger opponent next time, so I don't get bored," Luo Yang said with a cold laugh.

From Mr. Shen's troubled expression, Luo Yang knew he dared not translate this accurately for Yiye Bupo.

Then, holding Hong Jiaxin's hand, Luo Yang walked out of the private room.

By the time they reached the door, Hong Jiaxin's face was flushed with an intoxicating rosy hue, radiantly beautiful.