Chuanliu brought in Xu Zhi's former subordinates to clean up the mess, leaving no room to stand in the living room.
Qian Chuan followed Chuan Liu into the room. "Why are you all alone? Where are Fang Ming and the others?"
Chuanliu shrugged. "They naturally have their own things to do."
Qian Chuan stared straight at her. "They went to find Hou Yifan, didn't they?"
Chuanliu remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
Qian Chuan glanced around Chuan Liu's room, then skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point:
"Chuanliu, are you looking for something?"
His voice was deep and serious, and his eyes were fixed on the girl.
However, unsurprisingly, Chuanliu did not show any emotional fluctuation because of his words.
Chuanliu's heart skipped a beat. From the moment she discovered Lao Feng at Qian Chuan's house, she knew that if Qian Chuan found out the documents were missing, he would connect it to her.
Now, all she needs to do is wait for a call from the WD Investigation Bureau; the rest is none of her business.
But the thought that the person in front of him might be the "kid" he was looking for made Chuanliu decide to deal with him.
What are you saying?
A questioning voice rang out from the girl.
"I have a story here, see if I'm right."
Qian Chuan crossed his arms in front of his chest and slowly said:
"You met Zhui Ming during the confrontation between Jia Zuowei and Xu Zhi. Your so-called 'heartless man' was just an excuse for you to get away. When you discovered Zhui Ming in He Da Dong's place, you didn't expose him. Instead, you chose to cooperate with him and let him take away the documents you found at Susan's place."
As for the purpose... I really can't guess, but the answer should be in those materials, right?
After explaining his guess, Qian Chuan paused, waiting for Chuan Liu's reply.
Qian Chuan's guess was completely correct, and even Chuan Liu couldn't help but applaud him in his heart.
Qian Chuan was never as flamboyant, unrestrained, or dissolute as he was with outsiders.
How could he not have the ability to maintain his "6 of Diamonds" position for just two years, even when there were opportunities to move up?
Chuanliu took a deep breath, seemingly gathering his courage, and met the man's gaze, saying, "That's right, I did take some materials. But I had my reasons."
"Your excuse? Are you saying you stole the documents, pretended to have amnesia, or are you lying to me?"
Qian asked a series of questions.
The girl pouted and gave the excuse she had prepared long ago: "Ever since the dispute between the '9' and '10' in the City of Diamonds began, I have been very uneasy; then the same tragedy happened in the City of Spades."
Jia Zuowei, Xu Zhi, Lei Laojiu... too many people have died before my eyes. Even the recent struggle for the City of Hearts has now affected me.
I am now the "10 of Diamonds". Although the identity card of the "9 of Diamonds" has been destroyed on the surface, who can guarantee when the next "9 of Diamonds" will appear?
I'm terrified, so I'm going to investigate everyone in Block City, everyone who might be "Block 9."
As he spoke, Chuanliu took out the notebook, opened it to the page with the information about "little devil" written on it, and showed it to Qianchuan.
Upon seeing the words "little devil," Qian Chuan's pupils contracted for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal.
Chuanliu seemed oblivious to the man's momentary change in expression. She pointed to the number "9" below "kid" and said:
"So, I found this person!"
She paused, her eyes following the string of coins. "This guy called 'Little Devil' has the 'Nine of Diamonds,' and he might have a second one. If that's the case, then he's a threat to me."
Kawakami wore a serious expression, but was actually observing Zenikushi's reaction. "You run the Yorozuya, do you know this 'kid'?"
Qian Chuan stared into the girl's eyes, "...So, the person you're looking for is him?"
The latter nodded.
Qian Chuan's gaze swept over the notebook, and he said, "If you're looking for the former 'Nine of Diamonds,' then I can tell you definitively that he poses no threat to you whatsoever."
Chuanliu: "Why?"
Qian Chuan: "Because he is already dead."
Chuanliu: "What a coincidence!"
Qian Chuan: "Died in the tragedy two years ago."
"The incident two years ago..."
Chuanliu's eyelashes fluttered, and he looked up, saying, "I've always had a question I wanted to ask you."
Money String: "I loved."
Chuanliu: "Don't interrupt. You've only been on the island for two years, how did you achieve what you have now? Even running the largest Yorozuya on Paradise Island?"
Qian Chuan: "Don't be too envious of me."
Chuanliu: "...Is there any resource you haven't shared with your partners?"
Qian Chuan: "I thought that after betraying me so many times, you were no longer my ally."
Chuanliu: "I've told you what I've been hiding from you, but it seems you have no intention of telling me what you've been hiding from me."
Money String: "So?"
Chuanliu: "That's why I feel insecure, and it's only right that I betray you."
Qian Chuan: "...You are truly a genius of sophistry."
Chuanliu: "I know."
Chuanliu knew that asking Qianchuan again would not yield any results, so he did not pursue the matter further.
She carefully put away the basic notes and handed them to the man.
Time ticked by, and it was almost time for the WD Investigation Bureau to make their call.
Chuanliu frowned slightly. If Qian Chuan were here, he would undoubtedly see him answering the phone.
To her disappointment, the man showed no intention of leaving.
He walked directly to the terrace of the Chuanliu room and leisurely admired the dilapidated scenery below.
If they rashly drive people away, Qianchuan will undoubtedly suspect the series of lies that Chuanliu has just fabricated.
The problem is that all the phones on Paradise Island are landlines, so Chuanliu has no way to secretly transfer the calls.
As the clock struck the same time yesterday, the phone rang.
"Ring ring ring—"
Chuanliu perked up, glanced at the money string outside the glass door, and then picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
As Chuanliu faced the terrace, his eyes would occasionally sweep over the man, a hint of nervousness creeping into his heart.
Is he the Joker?
Is she free now?
After hearing Chuan Liu's voice, the person on the other end of the phone also spoke.
The voice was soft.
“It’s not him. However, Ms. Chuanliu, it seems we need to discuss how many names you can register. Our manpower is very valuable.”
Then, a "beep beep" sound came from the receiver.
Before Chuanliu could speak, the other end of the phone had already hung up.
Chuanliu's breath hitched, his eyes filled with undisguised disappointment, followed by deep confusion.
"Whoosh—"
Qian Chuan opened the glass sliding door and walked back from the terrace. "Who were you talking to on the phone just now?"
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