In the western suburbs of the provincial capital, a sparsely populated villa area is like a quiet and mysterious island, hidden on the edge of the city.
The night was as dark as ink, so thick that it could not be dissolved. The only villa with lights on was like a lighthouse in the darkness, emitting a faint but eye-catching light.
The private car that Chu Guoan was riding in drove slowly into the community like a silent night owl and stopped steadily in front of the door of the lighted villa.
As soon as the car stopped, he pushed open the door, his movements quick but cautious.
He was wearing a dark black windbreaker, the corners of which fluttered gently in the night wind, as if carrying the coolness of the night.
He wore a round-brimmed hat with the brim pulled down very low, covering most of his face, leaving only his stern chin and tightly pursed thin lips visible, making it impossible to see his expression at the moment.
He got out of the car, and the moment his feet touched the ground, a chill hit his face, as if it came from the ground. He couldn't help but wrap his coat tightly around him, as if only this layer of clothing could resist this inexplicable chill.
"Wait for me here, don't run around!" Chu Guoan turned around and gave a brief and powerful instruction to the driver in the car.
The voice was low and hoarse, with unquestionable majesty. After finishing his instructions, he stepped onto the stairs in front of the villa. Each step was steady and powerful, but seemed to hide a certain urgency. When he arrived at the door, he raised his hand and knocked on the door of the villa. The knocking sounded particularly abrupt in the silent night.
After a while, the door slowly opened, and a young man in a woolen suit appeared at the door. The young man had a fair complexion and stern eyes. Facing the newcomer, he did not even ask his name, as if he already knew everything. He simply stepped aside and made a gesture of "please come in", motioning Chu Guoan to enter the room.
Chu Guoan didn't say anything extra. He put his hands in his pockets as usual, lowered his head slightly, and strode in.
In the living room of the house, the flames in the fireplace jumped up and down happily, and the orange-red flames jumped and flickered, adding a bit of warmth to this cold space.
Lu Chengze was only wearing a wool cardigan, sitting lazily in front of the fireplace, holding an exquisite pipe in his hand. Wisps of green smoke rose from the pipe, lingering around him, making his face look a little hazy in the smoke. He looked solemn, as if he was thinking about thousands of problems in his mind, and his eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, forming a shallow ravine.
Chu Guoan walked into the living room, first stopped, took off his coat and hat neatly, and hung them on the hanger beside him, then walked steadily to Lu Chengze, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Old leader, I'm here."
Lu Chengze slowly raised his eyelids, his eyes seemed to penetrate through layers of fog. The moment he saw Chu Guoan, a barely perceptible joy flashed in his eyes, and he quickly and enthusiastically greeted him, "Come here? Come and sit down!... Ah Jiang... serve tea!"
A Jiang is Lu Chengze's driver. He is in his thirties, has a slender figure, and is as diligent as a clock.
He was born with a pair of smart yet sensible eyes, and a talkative yet tight-lipped mouth. He has been with Lu Chengze for many years, never looking around randomly, never talking nonsense, and knows what to listen to and what to forget. This is why Lu Chengze values him so much and always keeps him by his side.
Not long after, A Jiang walked into the living room as quietly as a ghost, carrying a cup of steaming hot tea, and gently placed it on the small table in front of Chu Guoan. Then he turned around and left silently, and walked into another room to wait as usual. The whole process did not make any unnecessary sound.
Lu Chengze and Chu Guoan exchanged a few simple pleasantries first. The words were as casual as a dragonfly touching the water, seemingly casual but containing a mystery.
Then, get straight to the point.
Lu Chengze leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Chu Guoan, his eyes were sharp and inquiring, and he asked, "Guoan, how do you plan to deal with Ren Jianghai?"
Chu Guoan crossed his fingers and slowly placed them on his knees. His originally calm eyes seemed to have been touched and instantly became sinister. His eyes seemed to be murderous. He said coldly, "I have sent my confidant to Pingyang. Let's find a chance to kill him."
After hearing this, Lu Chengze nodded slightly, his expression still solemn. He warned, "Don't leave any handles. It's best to do it naturally."
"I know that those subordinates are very reliable and will not cause any trouble." Speaking of subordinates, Chu Guoan seemed to suddenly remember something, looked at Lu Chengze in confusion, and asked, "Old leader, let me say something, where is your subordinate, Lao Gu? He is an expert at doing this kind of thing!"
When talking about Lao Gu, Lu Chengze's heart seemed to be plucked by an invisible hand, and a trace of pain and helplessness flashed across his face.
He sighed heavily, and that sigh seemed to carry the vicissitudes of many years. He said slowly, "I was just about to tell you this. Lao Gu... hid away from me! He might be scared, hehe... But where can he hide? I have already made arrangements and will soon find his whereabouts..."
Chu Guoan narrowed his eyes slightly, like a cunning fox, with an extra layer of worry in his heart.
He thought to himself, Lao Gu had followed Lu Chengze for so many years, he must have known a lot of secrets. If such a person betrayed him, the consequences would be devastating!
"Who was sent? Is he reliable?" Chu Guoan asked.
"In the open there is Wang Qirui, and in the dark there is my son-in-law Yue Chuan..." Lu Chengze took a puff of cigarette, and the smoke slowly dissipated in front of him. His expression seemed indifferent, as if finding Lao Gu and getting rid of him was a sure thing for him, but his slightly trembling fingers revealed a hint of nervousness in his heart.
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