Wu Fangming nodded, "Not to mention those like Zhui Ming who are elusive and rarely seen; unlike you all who fight alone, Spade City has a strong gang culture, and other gangs wouldn't choose to support Lei Lao Jiu."
The flow is clear.
Having witnessed the gangster culture of Spade City and the corporate culture of Hearts City, the overall tone of Diamond City does seem somewhat more relaxed in comparison.
As if he had thought of something, Wu Fangming added:
"Based on the current situation, I should theoretically be in the upper hand. But it seems that Lei Laojiu has financial backing, which makes it difficult for me to retaliate every time I want to. However, I have not been able to find out which gang in the Spade faction he has cooperated with."
Chuanliu silently noted down the important information about the City of Spades that the man mentioned.
Then she recounted her experiences over the past few days to Wu Fangming.
When Jia Zuowei's deal with Plum Blossom City was mentioned, Wu Fangming couldn't help but feel a sense of resonance.
“The people from Plum Blossom contacted me before, but I was busy dealing with Lei Laojiu at the time and didn’t get to see them… However, cooperation always requires an equal exchange, and I don’t think I can give them what they want.”
The city of plum blossoms...
The City of Plum Blossoms, a city named after "degeneration," is shrouded in a thick fog, making it difficult to see its full picture.
Unlike the blatant gangster culture of Spade City, or the flamboyant corporate culture of Hearts City, Clubs City seems to be a more introverted and profound entity, lurking within the bustling Paradise Island like a dormant beast, ready to devour anyone who dares to challenge its authority.
Since arriving on the island, Chuanliu has never set foot in this mysterious area, nor has he had much interaction with the people of Plum Blossom City.
The only three people I knew who were related to Plum Blossom City were Xiong Ajiao, Zhang Yi, and Zhang Er, who came to the island with me.
Speaking of which, apart from Wu Fangming and Aunt Wu, Chuanliu hasn't heard any news about anyone else since arriving on the island.
On Paradise Island, life and death seem to be separated by only a moment.
She couldn't be sure if those who had lost contact had vanished forever somewhere in this world.
This meeting of the official residents of Block City brought Plum Blossom City into Chuanliu's view with a new identity.
From Ma Hu to Jia Zuowei, they all had intricate connections with the City of Plum Blossoms.
One was warned by higher-ups, while the other, who held a high position, was assassinated but no one cared.
The forces behind this contest are gradually becoming apparent.
What are the higher-ups in the Cube City trying to avoid?
Or perhaps, what are the higher-ups in Plum Blossom City planning?
For Chuanliu, the City of Plum Blossoms was a vast unknown. It seemed to conceal countless secrets, and every corner might hold a breathtaking truth.
This unknown can be frightening, but it can also spark curiosity.
To obtain more clues, she must unveil the city and explore the truth behind it.
With that thought in mind, the girl made up her mind.
She suddenly raised her head, her phoenix eyes bright and spirited, her smile full of expectation.
"Brother Fang Ming, I'd like to go to Plum Blossom City. Would you like to come along?"
Looking at the girl's expression, Wu Fangming was instantly transported back to the feeling of fighting alongside "her" in the past.
"OK."
Without much hesitation, Wu Fangming nodded.
They were once so full of vigor and supported each other.
Once the decision to depart was made, the two immediately prepared to set off that very day.
However, they clearly forgot about the existence of a tagalong.
Where are you two headed?
The voice of the pursuer came from the roof. Although the man was wearing a mask, you could still see the smile in his eyes.
"Going out for a while."
Chuanliu frowned. She didn't understand why Zhuiming would stay here instead of going home.
She couldn't help but wonder if Xu had sent him to spy on her, but she quickly dismissed the idea, since the price of chasing life was not something a normal person could afford if it were charged by the day.
Zhuiming first jumped over the eaves onto the terrace, then over the railing into the yard, and then dusted off his hands, saying, "I'll go with you."
The girl answered with a forced smile:
"But I didn't plan to take you with me."
The latter shook his head with a "what a pity" look, "It's really disheartening. I went to the trouble of keeping your secret, and this is how you treat me."
Wu Fangming looked at Chuanliu with a puzzled expression, wondering what Zhuiming wanted to do.
Chuanliu squinted and said, word by word:
"Then you can shout it out."
After saying that, the girl grabbed Wu Fangming and started to leave.
Zhuiming was taken aback at first, then chuckled and used his voice to stop the two in their tracks.
"You can't get into Plum Blossom City without knowing anyone there. Are you sure you don't want to take me with you?"
Unexpectedly, their conversation was overheard by Zhui Ming.
Wu Fangming whispered to Chuanliu:
"Girl, how close are you to him? Should I just...?"
As he spoke, he made a gesture of tracing his thumb across his neck.
Chuanliu shook his head slightly, turned around, and looked coldly at Zhuiming.
"You were eavesdropping on our conversation?"
"Unfortunately, it's just that my hearing is better."
Zhuiming particularly enjoyed watching Chuanliu's emotional fluctuations in front of him. He smiled smugly and then added:
“The City of Plum Blossoms is not like your place. It is heavily guarded, and you can’t get in without someone you know.”
Chuanliu and Wu Fangming exchanged a glance, then Chuanliu said, "Why should I believe you?"
Zhui Ming raised three fingers and swore, "I promise to follow the boss's orders and never cause you any trouble. Wouldn't it be better to bring an extra bodyguard?"
After some consideration, the two decided that if Zhui Ming was familiar with Plum Blossom City, bringing him along would be a time-saving and labor-saving option.
The City of Plums is located in the northern part of Paradise Island, bordering the City of Hearts and the City of Spades.
In Paradise Island, the City of Cubes has the smallest area, followed by the City of Hearts, then the City of Spades, and the City of Clubs has the widest coverage.
Chuanliu traveled discreetly this time, and she couldn't let the higher-ups of Cube City know about this matter before she investigated what she wanted to know.
Therefore, even though it might take several days to walk to the City of Plum Blossoms, she chose not to take any conspicuous means of transportation.
After all, very few people on this island own a car, making it easy to expose their identity.
After several days of traveling and stopping, Chuanliu and his two companions left the City of Squares, passed through the City of Hearts, and headed straight for the City of Plums.
The further away from the City of Hearts, the more desolate and bleak the surrounding scenery became.
The once-orderly road gradually became bumpy and uneven, as if it had been relentlessly eroded by time and the elements.
Until they saw a wooden signpost with a crookedly carved pattern on it,
--plum bossom.
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