MM Racing Chapter 898 Xiao Bao Stops Lu Jia from Taking Action
Chapter 898 Xiao Bao Stops Lu Jia from Taking Action
Lu Jia softly responded and followed Xiao Bao into the tavern. The tavern was dimly lit, a few old oil lamps emitting a dim glow. The air was filled with a faint aroma of alcohol, tinged with the hint of fireworks. Several men dressed in coarse short coats, who looked like waiters, simply nodded in understanding upon seeing Xiao Bao enter, asking no further questions, clearly accustomed to this kind of scene. The two of them walked through the bustling lobby, around a corner stacked with wine jars, and headed straight for Xiao Bao's office in the backyard.
As soon as he sat down on the chair, Lu Jia stopped talking and looked at Xiao Bao with a firm gaze. He said straight to the point, "Brother Xiao, I asked you to help me kill someone. I wonder when you will be free soon?"
Xiao Bao smiled knowingly upon hearing this, his tone as relaxed as if he were discussing a trivial matter. "Killing people? This is the easiest job for me. Who is this person? Why did he cause you such a fuss? How did he offend you? Tell me the details, such as his movements, whether he has any guards, and so on. Then I promise to help you complete this task neatly and efficiently, without leaving any traces."
Lu Jia took a deep breath and told him everything about Gu Nan, describing everything from their grudge to Gu Nan's actions. She then looked at Xiao Bao and said solemnly, "Brother Xiao, this Gu Nan is no ordinary person. He has a wide network of contacts and connections in many places. When the time comes, you must recruit more people and thoroughly understand his background and whereabouts. Don't act rashly."
Xiao Bao nodded and replied in a deep voice, "Okay, I understand this matter and will pay more attention to it."
Lu Jia felt relieved for a moment, but then he thought of Xu Damao who had been arrested, so he asked, "What are you going to do with Xu Damao?"
Xiao Bao smiled, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "I will deal with Xu Damao cleanly when the time comes. You can rest assured that I will never let him know about your affairs, let alone leave you with any trouble."
Lu Jia looked out the window and saw that it was already late, so she stood up and looked at Xiao Bao and said, "Brother Xiao, it's getting late, I have to go to work first. When there's a chance, I'll find a way to get you acquainted with Gu Nan so that it will be easier for you to take action."
Xiao Bao nodded heavily, his eyes revealing a fierceness, and said in a sinister tone: "Okay, don't worry about this matter. When the time comes, I will definitely deal with Gu Nan and leave him no room for maneuver. After all, I have to kill him to relieve the hatred in my heart!"
When Lu Jia heard this, a strong hatred flashed in her eyes. She clenched her fists tightly and looked at Xiao Bao with an unquestionable firmness in her tone: "Brother Xiao, revenge is fine, but it would be best if I could do it myself. I want to avenge my brother with my own hands. Only in this way can I be worthy of his spirit in heaven and get over this hurdle in my heart."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bao's face darkened. Without a second thought, he refused. "Impossible. Before he left, your brother specifically told me that we'll take care of the revenge, and no matter what, you won't get your hands dirty. At most... at most, I can let you watch from afar, so you can see your revenge with your own eyes, and know that this matter is over. Do you understand?"
Lu Jia suddenly became emotional, his voice trembling a little: "Brother Xiao, I already said I want to do it myself! Why can't you let me do it? This is my brother's revenge. It's the enemy who killed my brother. I have to end it myself!"
Xiao Bao looked at her red eyes, his tone still serious and firm, with a hint of admonition: "Don't think about this anymore, there is no room for negotiation. Your brother asked us to help you because he hopes you can live well and live a stable life in the future, not let you be entangled in hatred and stain your hands with blood. Your future is different from ours. You deserve a more peaceful and stable life. You can't be trapped by this hatred for the rest of your life. Do you understand your brother's painstaking efforts?"
Lu Jia stood up, looked at Xiao Bao, and said solemnly, "Brother Xiao, I'm leaving this matter up to you. Please take good care of it. I'll be going back now. If you have any news, please let me know in time."
Xiao Bao nodded and ordered his men loudly, "Get Miss Lu out safely." He breathed a sigh of relief only after Lu Jia's figure disappeared outside the door. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and began to ponder the details of the matter.
Elsewhere, Xu Damao groggily woke up, his head still heavy, as if struck hard by a blunt object. With great effort, he opened his eyes and saw four or five burly men surrounding him. Their faces were stern, their eyes gleaming with cruelty. The leader spoke first, his voice hoarse, "Tell me, what are you trying to do by sneaking up on us?"
Xu Damao's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly regained consciousness. A chill ran up his spine. He remembered that he had followed Lu Jia here, but he had been knocked unconscious before he even got close. Facing this group's interrogation, he dared not hide anything, but he didn't dare to tell the truth. He could only stammer, "I... I was just out for a stroll. This place looks familiar, so I wanted to come over and take a look. I don't know why you guys suddenly knocked me down?"
The burly man in the lead stepped forward, staring down at him condescendingly, his tone filled with warning: "Remember, keep this matter to yourself. If you dare to say a single word of this nonsense outside, or dare to follow us and spy again, don't blame us for being rude—you won't know how you died then!"
Xu Damao nodded repeatedly in fear, his face pale. How could he dare to resist? He begged hurriedly, "Boss, I know I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! I didn't see anything today, I don't know anything, just treat me as blind. Please show mercy and let me go!"
He knew in his heart that Lu Jia was most likely involved, but now that he had someone holding him hostage, how could he dare to utter a single word? If he did, he would probably have to confess right then and there.
Seeing him utterly frightened, the men, figuring he wouldn't dare to try anything more, loosened their grip and shoved him aside. "Go away! Don't let us see you again," the leader snarled, then turned and walked away with his men, quickly disappearing from the alley.
Xu Damao stumbled a few steps, then, once he'd regained his footing, he didn't dare stop for a second, let alone try to follow. He ran towards the courtyard without a backward glance. His mind raced along the way, his mind racing as he pondered what had just happened—who had he offended? What was Lu Jia hiding behind this? The more he thought about it, the more terrified he became. He just wanted to get home quickly and put this terrifying day behind him.