"...I don't even know how to clean up this mess! They suddenly said they have some kind of reagent that can detect it."
"Yes, I suspect Zhou Zheng and the others have some suspicions, but don't worry, I've already taken measures."
"We agreed that this was a cooperative partnership, but you're treating me like a servant?"
"Bullshit! What do you mean I'm incompetent! I finally tracked him down, and if I don't take care of him, am I supposed to let someone else find him first?!"
"You only hid two bullets for me. I already did more than enough by getting rid of him for you, and now I've almost gotten myself into trouble. Let me tell you! You're not getting that stuff from me!"
"Hmph! You better be!"
"...What? Didn't we just send you a new batch of people?"
"No, something like this just happened here. Zhou Zheng and the others will definitely increase their monitoring efforts. It's not convenient for me to do that!"
"It's their problem if Hearts can't continue cooperating with you. What does it have to do with me!"
"Alright! Stop dawdling! Just send the money! If you don't receive the money, don't blame me for not considering our years of friendship."
About ten minutes later, a loud "bang" came from inside the office. The phone was abruptly hung up, the echo reverberating in the empty space.
A heavy breathing sound could be faintly heard; the man inside seemed to be trying his best to calm his agitated state.
"C!"
He suddenly roared violently and overturned everything on the table to the ground.
After waiting for a while, the man inside calmed down, then put on a white mask and knocked on the door.
"Enter."
The man in the room said in a deep voice.
Chuanliu lowered his head and carried the tray inside.
Pushing open the door, a scene of utter chaos greeted my eyes—books and documents were scattered all over the floor, and ink had been spilled, leaving a black stain on the carpet.
And the person who created all of this is someone Chuanliu met today.
— Li Chengfeng, the "J" of Diamonds.
Li Chengfeng hadn't changed out of the dark suit he wore for the meeting; a pair of comfortable sneakers peeked out from between his desk.
He sat in a large office chair, one hand supporting his head on the desk, the other gently rubbing his forehead, without immediately raising his head.
The "maid" gently placed the teacup in front of Li Chengfeng, then picked up the tray, bowed slightly, and prepared to leave discreetly.
But at that moment, the man suddenly spoke.
"etc."
Li Chengfeng's voice suddenly rang out, tinged with obvious irritation, interrupting the woman's actions.
Chuanliu's heart tightened suddenly, but she quickly composed herself, turning around with an almost trembling respect and lowering her gaze.
She gently clasped her hands together in front of her abdomen, her posture full of caution, and bowed her head to await his instructions.
What is this?
Li Chengfeng pushed the teacup in front of him, his voice clearly showing impatience.
Chuanliu, his voice barely audible, replied, "This is a refreshing tea specially prepared for you, Master."
Upon hearing this, Li Chengfeng picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and immediately frowned, his impatience growing even stronger.
Before the "maid" could react, he suddenly waved his hand, and the teacup fell to the ground, hitting the "maid" squarely.
The "maid" didn't make a sound, but simply lowered her head even more humbly.
"The tea's gone cold, what's the point of drinking it! Take it away!"
Li Chengfeng's voice was full of anger, as if he had vented all his dissatisfaction on the teacup and the "maid".
"yes."
Chuanliu still answered in a low, trembling voice, his head bowed.
Upon hearing this slightly unfamiliar voice, Li Chengfeng slowly raised his head, a hint of doubt in his eyes. "You've never served me before, have you?"
Chuanliu's heart tightened, but he maintained his composure and replied, "I am mainly in charge of the kitchen. Sister Xiaohong is sick today, so I am here in her place."
"Oh," Li Chengfeng seemed indifferent to these things, and simply responded.
However, his gaze did not leave that spot. Instead, it fell on the mask on Chuanliu's face. He frowned slightly and asked, "Why are you wearing a mask?"
Chuanliu had anticipated this question and immediately replied shrewdly, "We are required to wear masks in our kitchen all the time, I'm used to it."
Li Chengfeng was still immersed in the argument, so he simply nodded to indicate that he understood, then pointed to the mess on the ground and ordered, "Clean up the mess on the ground."
"yes."
Having gotten away with it, Chuanliu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then squatted down and began to clean up the debris on the ground.
While sorting through the scattered documents, she noticed several key documents that were unknown transaction contracts between Li Chengfeng and Plum Blossom City.
Behind these transactions lies a hidden chain that points directly to the illegal activities Li Chengfeng was involved in—the trafficking of adult men.
She had heard before that Li Quanyou and his predecessor, "10 of Squares" Jia Zuowei, had very similar "main jobs".
Both are human trafficking crimes, but Jia's crimes cover a wider range of groups and are not limited to a specific group; while Li Chengfeng appears to be more "professional" and "picky," as he specifically targets adult men.
Taking advantage of the ambiguity in the legal definition of trafficking adult men, Li Chengfeng was able to evade the law and escape due punishment for a time.
However, he was later convicted of other crimes and severely punished by law, ultimately choosing to come to Paradise Island.
What kind of good person would someone be who has "principles" but no bottom line?
Based on the overheard conversation, Li Chengfeng, like Jiulong and Caohe of Red Peach City, probably made a deal with Plum Blossom City to provide people for Plum Blossom City.
It sounds like Li Chengfeng's cooperation with them wasn't something that started overnight; they even protected him by allowing him to hoard a gun and two bullets.
Even after so many years on the island, he continues to do his old job.
The traffickers disappeared after arriving in Plum Blossom City. As for what Plum Blossom City wanted people for or why they kept coming in, Li Chengfeng didn't care. Counting money at home was the only thing he needed to do.
Now that things had come to this, Chuanliu had his answer. The people Li Chengfeng provided to Plum Blossom City were likely used for human experiments there. Furthermore, due to the downfall of Cao He's faction, the demand had increased even more for Li Chengfeng. As for why their demand for people was so high, Chuanliu hadn't yet figured it out.
As she packed her things, she secretly kept an eye out for the gun.
Just then, a sudden sense of offense interrupted her thoughts.
Li Chengfeng suddenly placed his hand on her shoulder, followed by his close body, and a pungent smell of smoke and sweat instantly enveloped her.
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