章節 400: Chapter 400: The Net and the Ambush
Arriving early at the company in the afternoon, Xia Yu was pleasantly surprised to find that Ma Qianjun had returned. As usual, he was sitting inside the company's main gate. Xia Yu felt a flicker of anticipation and walked over with Li Qian.
"Good to have you back!"
"Brother, you're back!"
Xia Yu and Li Qian said in turn.
Ma Qianjun showed a faint smile and gave a slight nod to Xia Yu and Li Qian.
Since Li Qian was present, Xia Yu and Ma Qianjun had some confidential matters to discuss, which Li Qian did not need to know. Therefore, Xia Yu first sent Li Qian to the office before calling Ma Qianjun to another office for a private discussion.
As soon as they sat down, Xia Yu eagerly asked, "How's everything going?"
Ma Qianjun replied calmly, "All my brothers are here now, including myself. There are a total of eighteen people!"
"Eighteen? Great!"
Xia Yu's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but smile.
With eighteen top-notch assassins arriving all at once, Xia Yu suddenly felt a significant increase in his sense of security.
"Where are they?"
Xia Yu was eager to see who the new arrivals were and asked Ma Qianjun.
Unexpectedly, Ma Qianjun shook his head and, seeing Xia Yu's brow furrow, explained, "We are still assessing the situation, eliminating potential security risks, and ensuring there is no danger. I will introduce you to them once everything is secure."
Xia Yu relaxed his brow, nodded in understanding, and said, "Alright."
"Before that, there are some things we should clarify."
Seeing Ma Qianjun's serious expression, Xia Yu also straightened his posture and gestured for him to continue.
"My brothers are skilled. If they work for you, you will gain benefits, but you also need to bear the risks and responsibilities."
"We have enemies after all these years. If they find out that we've been recruited by you, you can imagine the risks."
"Furthermore, since my brothers are serving you, you need to be responsible for all their matters, including before and after their lives."
After saying these few sentences, Ma Qianjun stopped, his gaze calm as he waited for Xia Yu's response.
Such requests were reasonable, and Xia Yu had no objections. Without hesitation, he nodded and solemnly promised, "Rest assured, I will not mistreat my own people. They are your brothers and therefore my brothers. I guarantee their well-being, and if they become disabled, I will provide for their old age and final rites. Even if they sacrifice themselves, their parents will be my parents, and I will raise their children until they become adults and start families of their own!"
Ma Qianjun relaxed his expression, recognizing Xia Yu's promise, and then said, "You can also rest assured that I was just expressing my concerns. We won't bring you any risk. Those who are against us have basically been eradicated. Even if there are any that escaped, they will only target us and not you. It's a rule to address grievances where they originated."
Xia Yu smiled slightly. Though Ma Qianjun had been somewhat vague, he didn't mind. No risk was the best scenario for him!
From Ma Qianjun's words, it was clear that Ma Qianjun's group was exceptionally strong. Otherwise, Ma Qianjun wouldn't have spoken about eradicating enemies so confidently.
"Is there anything else?"
Xia Yu asked.
Ma Qianjun shook his head and said, "No, that's all! Can you tell me what your plans are for us?"
Xia Yu pondered for a moment and then asked, "First, tell me what your brothers are good at so I can make appropriate arrangements."
Ma Qianjun replied calmly, "They are proficient in various areas, such as intelligence gathering, assassination, firearms, and close combat."
Xia Yu nodded, thinking to himself that he had struck gold. He considered for a moment and then said, "For public security, I have the Shendun Security managed by Yan Shining. However, I need a covert force."
"No problem, we can handle that!"
Ma Qianjun nodded easily.
He had seen many private forces over the years. Almost all old family clans had their private forces.
Although Xia Yu did not specify, Ma Qianjun understood that Xia Yu wanted a private intelligence organization, encompassing intelligence collection, espionage and counter-espionage, internal security, and external assassination.
Ma Qianjun was not unfamiliar with these tasks.
After all, their Viper Team was a complete system. The Viper Team thrived in dangerous situations due to their comprehensive skill set.
Especially in assassination and intelligence, the Viper Team excelled; complete intelligence could avoid dangers and increase the success rate of operations.
What Xia Yu asked them to do was precisely their forte, which was ideal!
"Good, then I can rest assured!"
Xia Yu nodded in relief, thought for a moment, and continued, "Since it's an organization, it needs a name. Do you have any ideas?"
Ma Qianjun decisively shook his head and said, "No!"
Seeing Ma Qianjun's decisiveness, Xia Yu had a higher regard for him. It seemed that Ma Qianjun was meticulous in his work, which was reassuring!
"Then I'll come up with one!"
Xia Yu pondered briefly, his eyes lighting up, and said, "Let's call it 'The Net'!"
"'The Net'? Good name!"
Ma Qianjun echoed the name and commented.
"List what's needed to set up 'The Net,' and if you need personnel, develop them as required. I will fully support you. I have only one requirement: I want to know if a single fly enters Xiangjiang!"
Xia Yu said sternly.
"Understood!"
Ma Qianjun nodded solemnly.
After discussing a few more precautions with Ma Qianjun, the conversation ended. Ma Qianjun went back downstairs, and Xia Yu returned to his work.
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The sun set in the west, and the moon rose in the east.
Since today was the first day of the lunar month, there was a saying: "The new moon on the first day cannot be seen, just because it's caught in the middle of the sun and the earth."
Moreover, clouds from an unknown source obscured the sky, making the night even darker.
In the Keswick family mansion, the usually bright and well-lit place had dimmed. The indoor lighting was very weak, and from a distance, it was impossible to see what was happening inside through the windows.
Surrounding the Keswick family mansion were lush trees, and a few independent mansions in the distance. Under the dark night, even insects were less active.
From a high vantage point, it could be seen that inside the Keswick family mansion, at the main gate, in the courtyard, in the garden, and on the roof, there were specialized personnel stationed, closely monitoring all movements around.
It was evident that the Keswick family had heightened their vigilance to the maximum extent.
In the living room, old John and his two sons were discussing.
"Be careful when going out these days. No matter where you go, make sure you have bodyguards with you."
Old John seriously instructed his two sons.
Henry Keswick and Charles Keswick nodded heavily. They knew that they were on the wanted list and, from their instincts, knew that it was definitely Xia Yu who put them there.
When old John found out that his family was on the wanted list, he was initially surprised, but then deeply troubled.
He had prepared for this possibility when deciding to use assassination to deal with Xia Yu, but he had expected a low probability of being retaliated against.
However, events had unfolded beyond his control. He didn't anticipate that Xia Yu would have experts around him who could directly retaliate against the assassins and even knew about the bounty on them.
Helpless, old John had to increase his alertness, enhance security, and raise the bounty from five million to fifteen million dollars, hoping to divert the attention of assassins away from his family.
After all, killing the three of them would earn fifteen million dollars, while killing Xia Yu would earn the same amount.
Furthermore, the Keswick family's security was strong, and Xia Yu, being a self-made man, did not have the same level of power in this regard, making assassination easier.
As long as the assassins were not foolish, they would know how to choose.
Generally, tasks are assigned with an initial deposit, and the remainder is paid upon completion; or if the task receiver believes the task issuer has sufficient power, the full payment is made after the task is completed. Sometimes, payment can be made in full in advance, but this is rare.
As long as Xia Yu didn't pay all the money in advance, once the assassins killed Xia Yu, the bounty on the Keswick family would be canceled, and they would be safe.
So, their current task was to ensure their own safety and outlast Xia Yu.
"Knock knock!"
"Head of the family, I have a report!"
At this moment, a knock on the door was followed by a voice.
"Open the door!"
Old John said, and the bodyguard standing by the door immediately opened a crack to let the person in before quickly closing it again.
"Head of the family, an assassin tried to approach but was deterred by us. After they left the security perimeter, we didn't pursue them!"
The visitor immediately reported.
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At the same time,
a high-end restaurant on the outskirts of Xiangjiang.
The restaurant was luxurious and, with the recent cooling of the weather, it was mostly empty. The tables were well-spaced, and the atmosphere was quiet.
In the most conspicuous spot, a group of five men was seated at a table. Their attire was understated, but each had a distinctive feature: one was bald, another had a scar on his face, one wore glasses, another had an eye patch, and the last had a tattoo on his neck.
At this moment, the five men had gathered together, and the bald one was flipping through a file. After closing it, he looked at the others and said, "That's the situation. We are a little short on people. We need to find a way to expand our team to handle the tasks."
The man with glasses added, "We need more capable individuals. They must be well-trained in combat and intelligence. If you have any good candidates, bring them in."
"The task at hand is urgent. If we don't act quickly, we may miss the opportunity," said the man with the eye patch.
"I have an idea. We can recruit more people or invite high-quality individuals from the Viper Team. They have experience, and their background suits our needs," said the one with the tattoo on his neck.
The others nodded in agreement.
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Deep in the Xiangjiang woods, a black-clad figure was carefully making their way. The figure was proficient in stealth, moving with the agility of a predator in the dark.
The surroundings were eerily quiet, except for the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl.
Suddenly, the figure's pace slowed, and they carefully surveyed the surroundings. The area seemed tranquil, but the figure knew that danger could lurk at any moment.
As they approached their destination, the figure's eyes narrowed, and they noticed something unusual. They adjusted their posture and continued moving with caution, trying to avoid detection while maintaining vigilance.
Their task was crucial, and they knew the importance of the information they carried. Failure was not an option, and they were prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
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Xia Yu had returned to his office after handling matters with Ma Qianjun. The office was spacious, and he had a clear view of the cityscape through the window.
Suddenly, he noticed a figure moving stealthily in the dark outside. His eyes narrowed, and he quickly picked up the phone to alert his security team.
The figure seemed to be aware of the increased vigilance and began to move more cautiously. The situation had become tense, and Xia Yu knew that this was not just an ordinary infiltration.
He instructed his security team to be on high alert and prepared for any possible confrontation. As the tension mounted, Xia Yu braced himself for the unfolding events.
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