For Xu Shi, what happened today was not a big deal.
So he didn't make a fuss at all—not even the six-pointed star sent by Lin Wenhua, as if the whole thing had never happened.
But for the others in "Snake Ring," the situation may not be so easy.
In just three days, nearly a third of the board members were assassinated to varying degrees.
In fact, the relatively comfortable environment in these big cities has made many people less aware of the potential for crisis.
However, upon hearing about the successive attacks on the two heirs of "Shark Tooth," those in high positions immediately raised their guard and arranged for higher-level security measures, whether at home or outside.
However, they were still unable to withstand these attacks from the shadows—in the assassins' sudden and precise actions, several people still could not escape their fate.
Anyone with eyes could see that this was the aftermath of the battle between Xu Shi and Lin Wenhua, which had affected them... There was no possibility of reconciliation between the two of them, but it seemed that neither of them was willing to bring the matter to light first.
Help! Is it too late to quit my job?
However, to be fair, the lower the level of the employee, the less they need to worry about this kind of thing happening to them. They are just ordinary workers and don't even have the right to be burned by this fire.
When they talk about it over tea or after meals, they get excited, saying it's good that the capitalists died.
As the conversation progressed, a problem became apparent.
Assassinations targeting high-ranking members of conglomerates are not always successful, and assassins inevitably leave behind some clues.
Several members on the fringes of the board chose to disclose it to the audit bureau, but the information they provided suggested... it all seemed to be the same person?
Because they all have one thing in common—a red six-pointed star tattooed on their necks.
"Hmm, speaking of which, I seem to have heard something about it."
In the corridor, several long-time employees were gathered together smoking. "You should know that Chairman Xu and Mr. Lin are sworn brothers, right?"
"Hmm, so?"
"But Mr. Lin rarely participated in company affairs in the past... It seems that he had an agreement with Chairman Xu that one would act as the face and the other as the substance. If there were some things that Chairman Xu couldn't do, he would ask Mr. Lin to do them."
"For this reason, Chairman Xu gave Old Lin a large sum of money to train some assassins and killers... and the mark of these people is the six-pointed star on their necks!"
"Huh? So that means... all the recent commotion was caused by Old Lin?"
People often browse the deep web, so this kind of thing isn't surprising—there are many assassins and hackers openly advertising their services there, which has long been a major feature of Night City.
They are more concerned with the matter itself.
"I think so. Chairman Xu and Old Master Lin have been at odds lately, and he's such a domineering person. Maybe it's because of this..."
The group got into a heated discussion, completely unaware that the cigarette butts were burning their hands.
How could the board of directors not know something that even the lowest-level employees know?
Although the versions circulating outside differ somewhat from the actual events, it is certain that Lin Wenhua is linked to the Six-Pointed Star Assassin.
On the contrary, at least no one can produce evidence that Xu Shi also used similar methods.
It's unclear whether he did it more discreetly, or whether this was Lin Wenhua unilaterally declaring war.
To be honest, everyone can see that Lin Wenhua is not up to the task—if you look at it from that perspective, it makes sense that he did this.
Understanding does not equate to acceptance, because several of those assassinated were members of Lin Wenhua's camp.
Who would dare to stand with him now? Has he really gone so far as to turn on his own people? Besides, Chairman Xu is quite capable; his recent dividends have clearly increased.
In this situation, many people are increasingly inclined to side with Xu Shi.
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Lin Wenhua had no way to express her suffering.
Although everyone in the company pointed the finger at him, he himself knew very well that he had never done such a thing!
It's so frustrating to be caught in the crossfire when you're just sitting at home... The worst part is you can't explain it. These kinds of things always get worse the more you try to explain. If you tell the truth, people will think you're trying to cover something up, which is really... well, you know.
It must have been that little bastard Xu Shi who framed him! The old man was furious, but he had only sent assassins to keep an eye on Xu Shi; he hadn't even given the real order to kill him!
He wouldn't act rashly and leave any leverage for others until he was absolutely certain of success, especially since he knew how capable Su Lin was. Xu Cheng had left her to that little bastard before he died, yet she had managed to hold out for so long on her own, which spoke volumes about her skill level.
It was probably because of her that number 1557 was exposed.
Now the other party's fate is unknown, and they haven't even replied to a single communication!
This was clearly a disaster, and the little bastard even managed to turn the tables on them... Thinking this, Lin Wenhua's face grew increasingly gloomy.
You want to play a couple of rounds, buddy? Then I'll play a couple of rounds with you!
However, the most urgent task is to find 1557's whereabouts. Whether she is alive or dead is irrelevant, but we must not let her cause any more trouble... Thinking of this, Lin Wenhua immediately gave orders to the other cyborg assassins.
"Find 1557 as quickly as possible, and kill him on the spot!"
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Compared to Lin Wenhua, Xu Shi seemed to be in much better spirits.
But he still abandoned his usual arrogance and haughtiness, and spoke very seriously to Tang Shuang across from him in the office, "This kind of thing is already very bad, and the key is that I'm scared now, it's too dangerous... How about this, I'll hire you to be my bodyguard for a while, you name your price?"
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