Bab 402: Chapter 402: Xia Yu's Hidden Move
"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"
Just as Xia Yu had finished his shower and was preparing to sleep, the doorbell rang unexpectedly.
He glanced at the time—it was already 9:30 PM. Without hesitation, he quickly headed downstairs.
Few people knew where he lived, and now someone was disturbing him so late; it had to be one of those few people, and it must be something important.
"You've come at this hour? Come in!"
When he opened the door and saw it was Ma Qianjun, Xia Yu was a bit surprised and invited him in.
After they both sat on the sofa, Xia Yu poured a glass of water for himself and Ma Qianjun and asked, "It's so late; what's the matter?"
Ma Qianjun, with a calm expression, nodded slightly and said, "The three members of the Kessler family have been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment."
"What!"
Xia Yu was taken aback, and he blurted out, looking at the nonchalant Ma Qianjun, "Did you do it?"
Ma Qianjun calmly nodded and said, "Yes, it was done by my other brothers. They used a 12.7mm armor-piercing bullet from a sniper rifle. Although we don't know the current status of their treatment, based on experience, the chances of survival for someone shot with such a bullet are slim."
"Hmm!"
Xia Yu took a deep breath to calm himself, looked at Ma Qianjun with a deep gaze, and asked, "This afternoon, you said they were going to investigate the situation, but in reality, they were laying an ambush?"
Ma Qianjun nodded and said straightforwardly, "Since we plan to ally with you, we naturally wouldn't come empty-handed. This is our pledge!"
"Ha ha, this pledge is quite substantial!"
Xia Yu laughed and admired the gesture, his expectations for Ma Qianjun's team rising sharply. He was eager to see what kind of talent could so easily breach the Kessler family's defenses.
At this moment, after a brief shock, Xia Yu felt a hidden satisfaction. The Kessler family's attempt to assassinate him not only failed but was countered by those who wanted to ally with him.
Indeed, as Xia Yu thought, they had been dealt with! Although Ma Qianjun mentioned that the Kessler family's father and sons were in the hospital for emergency treatment, Ma Qianjun's attitude suggested he didn't think they'd survive, and Xia Yu agreed.
With his knowledge of Western firearms, Xia Yu understood their power. If hit by a regular handgun or rifle at a distance, with a bullet of just over 7mm, as long as the vital organs weren't hit and there was timely first aid, survival was possible, like the case of Xia Lei before.
But Ma Qianjun mentioned using 12.7mm armor-piercing bullets from a sniper rifle, which could penetrate tank armor, let alone a human body. Even if the distance was somewhat far, penetrating the body would be no problem.
If the bullets remained inside, they might slow the bleeding a bit, but if they pierced through, leaving an unhealable wound, the victim would bleed to death.
He expected to hear "good news" by the latest tomorrow morning!
After the excitement, Xia Yu suddenly thought of something serious, his expression turning serious as he asked Ma Qianjun, "Have your brothers hidden themselves well?"
Ma Qianjun confidently replied, "Don't worry. We never undertake tasks without assurance. All risks have been considered. No one will find them. After completing the mission, they contacted me using public phones. I haven't met them yet."
"I also concealed my traces when I came, so no one will discover me."
Xia Yu's frown eased, and after a moment's thought, he continued, "How did they get to Hong Kong?"
"I accounted for that. I left Hong Kong by a secret boat and brought them over the same way. There are no traces left. If the police try to check the entry channels, they'll only waste their time."
Ma Qianjun spoke calmly, alleviating Xia Yu's worries.
"You guys can move across Southeast Asia with ease for a reason," Xia Yu said with a faint smile.
Ma Qianjun, upon hearing this, smiled slightly and then said, "Before the dust settles, they probably won't be able to see you."
Xia Yu nodded slightly and said, "Indeed. During this time, it might be troublesome. Meeting me might make them easier to find."
Xia Yu stroked his chin and chuckled, "Maybe the police will come looking for me tomorrow, but I won't know anything."
Seeing Xia Yu's expression, Ma Qianjun couldn't help but smile.
"Well, let's talk about something else. Since your brothers completed the task, give me the account number. I'll transfer the money to you."
Xia Yu put away his smile and said seriously.
However, Ma Qianjun shook his head and refused, "No need. We originally planned to bring a gift. We just saw the bounty and decided to treat it as a gift. Even without the bounty, we would have done the same."
Before Xia Yu could say more, Ma Qianjun looked into Xia Yu's eyes and continued, "Besides, you should know that people like us aren't driven by money. What we pursue is the joy of life and the future."
Xia Yu's brow furrowed slightly but then relaxed as he nodded silently, arriving at an answer in his mind.
"If that's the case, then fine!"
"But building the net requires a lot of resources. I'll allocate one billion. I hope you can build the net."
"I won't let you down!"
Ma Qianjun nodded in assurance, then stood up and said, "It's getting late. I'll leave now!"
"Mm, be careful!"
"Even though you're seasoned, there are still risks. Xixi would certainly not want you to run into trouble."
Xia Yu accompanied Ma Qianjun to the door and reminded him.
Hearing Xia Yu mention Li Xi, Ma Qianjun relaxed a bit, glanced back toward the stairs as if he could see Li Xi upstairs, then withdrew his gaze. He seriously nodded, looking deeply at Xia Yu, and said, "I understand!"
"Take good care of her!"
With that, Ma Qianjun turned decisively and disappeared into the darkness.
Xia Yu glanced around as if he could see the security personnel hidden nearby, nodded slightly, and then returned inside, closing the door and sitting back on the sofa, deep in thought.
"The bounty was posted by Li Wuming, so there shouldn't be a problem. The deposit is also in an anonymous Swiss bank account, so it won't be traced back to me."
"But no matter how you look at it, I'm the prime suspect. Whether the Kessler father and sons live or die, I'll definitely run into trouble. The police investigation is inevitable, but as long as there's no evidence, they can't do anything to me!"
"However, I can't just sit idle. I need to clear some of the suspicion and get more people to share the burden. That way, even if McClory wants to make trouble for me, he'll have more to worry about!"
Xia Yu narrowed his eyes and thought about it.
He understood the principle of muddying the waters first.
"Aha!"
After thinking for a while, Xia Yu's eyes lit up with a good idea.
"I think Bao Yugang and Li Jiacheng should give me a 'Wealth Leader' trophy. After all, I'll never forget the 'good deed of making money' they did for me!"
After this self-talk, Xia Yu picked up the phone without hesitation and dialed Bao Yugang's number.
"Hello, who's this?"
Hearing Bao Yugang's deep voice on the line, Xia Yu said in a serious tone, "Bao Sheng, have you heard the news? Something big has happened!"
"I know. I was just about to call you. I heard that old John and his sons were all hit by sniper rifles. The situation is very serious. This matter…"
Bao Yugang first explained what he knew, then paused, trailing off without finishing his sentence.
Xia Yu pretended not to understand and said with a hint of glee, "It seems they've offended someone. What a big grudge, what a big grievance! They actually forced others into this situation. It seems the Kessler family must have pushed someone too far."
"I think so too. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. The instigator, having this capability, would definitely not take this path lightly. It's only the Kessler family that has offended too many people."
Bao Yugang was momentarily stunned but then quickly became alert, erasing any lingering suspicions from his mind. He replied, "Although I have a hunch this matter is related to you, seeing your reaction and considering that you haven't suffered losses in the conflict with the Kessler family, my doubts are gradually fading."
Moreover, he also realized that even if Xia Yu were indeed involved, it was likely because the Kessler family did something to provoke Xia Yu. Since Xia Yu was his good friend, there was no need to let the Kessler family affect his relationship with Xia Yu.
"By the way, Bao Sheng, do others know about this?"
Xia Yu asked curiously.
"They all know. I didn't manage to call you earlier because I was busy talking to others."
"Presumably, the entire upper echelon of Hong Kong is in chaos now."
Bao Yugang explained.
"Exactly. As
you know, such big news affects the upper class and is highly sensitive. The news of the Kessler family being attacked is spreading, and the situation is complicated."
Xia Yu's eyes gleamed with a hint of satisfaction. It seemed his idea of using the Kessler family's misfortune to stir up public sentiment was succeeding.
"Don't worry. I'll pay more attention to the news. I won't let your good intentions go unnoticed!"
Xia Yu said with a hint of malicious glee.
"The next time I see you, I'll definitely thank you for your kindness!"
Bao Yugang laughed heartily.
After hanging up, Xia Yu thought about what to do next. As the night deepened, his mood was more relaxed.
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