Hiss! The Mayor made a sucking sound; the implication of the words seed a bit heavy, and he couldn’t find a response at the mont. "You an to say..."
"Mr. Mayor, you’ve misunderstood. I don’t intend to interfere with Director Mo Luo’s work, and personally, I think he’s a very competent officer, always handling things personally. However, I have a question I’d like to ask you, which is crucial for my safety here."
"Of course, ensuring the safety of the Murong Clan is my foremost responsibility."
"This afternoon, in Director Mo Luo’s office, I heard him ntion that he planned to send a policeman nad Pete to Sin City, is that correct?" Murong Lengyue gazed with a slight smile, her sowhat misty eyes as if trying to penetrate the Mayor’s thoughts. "There’s no outsider here. You and I both know the reality of what’s happening in Sin City. What I don’t understand is why Mo Luo would send so many police officers disguised as criminals to Sin City. If there’s a legitimate reason to raid, it would only require mobilizing the police force. Is there a need to masquerade as terrorists to stir up trouble?"
Murong Lengyue suddenly waved her hand at the Mayor, stopping him from speaking. "Wait, Mr. Mayor, please hear out first. Although the Murong Family is primarily business-oriented, we are not indifferent to the cultural background of a city. My people also made thorough inquiries and investigations upon entering Palermo. Sin City is a unique existence, long coexisting without interference with the region known here as Heaven. Why is Mo Luo suddenly challenging this harmonious and peaceful order?"
"This..." the Mayor murmured, unable to answer Murong Lengyue’s question.
"From what I understand, just the day before, Mo Luo had managed to take down almost half of Sicily’s mafia bosses, picking apart half of the gangs, becoming a first-class hero. However, in Lengyue’s view, there’s a lot of hidden danger in this. I wonder if the Mayor understands what Lengyue is saying."
"I’m well aware of Mo Luo’s nature. He sincerely wants to improve Palermo’s security. You know this place is special. As a Mayor, I just wish for safety and peace, not to stir up trouble. But Miss Lengyue’s words aren’t without reason. So, why exactly is Mo Luo doing this?"
"From what you’re saying, Mr. Mayor, Sin City isn’t your intention?"
"Of course not. I’m a peace-loving person. Besides, this new City Lord has his own managent style that doesn’t harm others, which is a distinctive feature of our Palermo. Isn’t Sicily known for the Mafia?"
"If it’s not the Mayor’s intention, things are much easier. But there’s another matter; I wonder if you’re aware of it."
"I think I know what Miss Lengyue is referring to—is it about Mr. Xiao Linxiao’s intentions in coming to Palermo this ti?"
"That’s right. I think this might be the reason for the conflict with Director Mo Luo."
"If the person Xiao Linxiao wants to catch really committed a cri in your country, I will fully cooperate. But if it causes too much commotion, I might find it hard to speak, fearing so criminals might exploit the situation for profit."
"Mm, with those words, Lengyue can rest assured."
"Is that all it takes?" Now it was the Mayor’s turn to be a bit puzzled; he hadn’t promised anything, right?
"The Mayor is a person of integrity, and I believe Xiao Linxiao’s business principles. As long as the Mayor can face the results fairly, that’s enough. Let’s have a drink; the food here is really delicious. It’s a pity not to et the Mayor’s wife. Next ti, I must invite her to join us."
The clinking sound of crystal glasses rang out as the two began their exchange, each with ulterior motives as they embarked on a deal driven by interests.
The Mayor exchanged his laissez-faire attitude and problem-solving answers for a coastal developnt project, all funded by the other party but the profits his own. Who wouldn’t agree to such a deal? A ten-year contract, even if he retired in two years, he could live leisurely without worry for the future. Such a long-term al ticket was rely his moving his lips. Just ensuring Mr. Xiao Linxiao’s freedom during his stay—if even he couldn’t manage that, then who could?
Thinking of this, the Mayor bead once again, becoming bolder with the drink and speaking more openly.
The Mayor’s face, slightly flushed and oily, swayed his elbow while holding the glass, muttering about going to the next place and taking Murong Lengyue to appreciate the panoramic view of Palermo. One fat, greasy hand had grabbed her small hand.
"Mr. Mayor, you’re drunk. Let call your driver to take you back." Without leaving a trace, Murong Lengyue pulled her hand away, frowning at the serendipitous mont when soone entered the room.
"Hey, who are you?" The Mayor beca displeased imdiately, seeing soone enter so casually, losing all manners under the influence of alcohol and sounding like an overbearing official.
The new arrival said nothing, striking the Mayor on the back of his head. With a thud, the Mayor’s greasy head slumped onto the table, one cheek intimately touching the food on his plate, unconscious.
"Next ti, don’t hit so hard. What if you had killed him?" Murong Lengyue said, wiping her mouth with a napkin before standing up.
"I know my limits."
"Hmm!" Walking past the mayor, Murong Lengyue snorted coldly. "Although I like greedy people, those who want sothing for nothing have to spit out what they’ve swallowed."
If the mayor were sober right now, he would definitely regret his previous behavior, but unfortunately, he couldn’t hear anything at the mont.
"The mayor is drunk and resting inside. Please don’t disturb him," Murong Lengyue kindly instructed the waiting restaurant manager outside. "You know the mayor doesn’t like anyone seeing his disgraceful behavior, right?"
"Yes, yes!"
"Thank you then."
Murong Lengyue left a trace of fragrance as she walked past the manager, a smile on her lips. A car had been waiting outside for quite so ti. "Where is Xiao Lin now?"
"Sin City!"
"Alas!" Murong Lengyue frowned as she looked out the window. "Book a flight back to New York three days from now."
"Going back already?" Sitting beside her was Xiao Yue, the first figure of the Murong Clan, temporarily taking over Young Master Wu’s duties.
"Yes, having seen him is enough. Sooner or later, he has to return. Now is not the ti for to step in, not to ntion there are still unresolved matters in New York."
"Need to stay?"
"Do you think he’s soone who needs our help? What I’m doing now is redundant; he doesn’t even rember ." As she spoke, Murong Lengyue’s eyes dimd. "Have you investigated that Xia Xue?"
"The information is in the room, but I think it’s better if you don’t look at it!" Xiao Yue, with no sense of being a bodyguard, rubbed his lips with one hand, his gaze piercing Murong Lengyue’s face.
"Afraid I’ll get hurt, huh? What I want never slips through my fingers," Murong Lengyue confidently said.
"This ti, you might hit a dead end. Xiao Lin is very attentive to this woman. Even with the entire Xiao Family backing you, it might not be enough to convince Xiao Lin." Love is actually the most undesirable thing, and his master is a stubborn woman.
Murong Lengyue didn’t respond, she just looked out the window. Xiao Yue might be the person who knows her best. Managing such a large clan, she could no longer view the world with the mindset of a normal woman her age. It wasn’t surprising to her that there could be won around Xiao Lin; she knew this from the start. She wasn’t the type to monopolize a man, but...
"Miss, what I wanted to say was that there’s more than just Xia Xue among the won around Young Master Xiao. However, each of them holds a different status. I think you would be interested, not from an emotional standpoint, but from a family benefit perspective, you might consider getting to know these people."
"Xiao Yue, you always know how to comfort . My biggest enemy should be that girl nad Xia Xue, right?"
"This... Xiao Yue isn’t comforting the miss, it’s just the truth. Any factor beneficial to the Murong Family, I will consider it." Xiao Yue’s face flushed slightly.
"In the eyes of our Lord Xiao Yue, which of these people can contribute?" Murong Lengyue, seeing Xiao Yue’s blushing face, suddenly felt much better.
"Dragon Soul’s Military Advisor Lian, Dan Clan Leader Dan Qing, and there’s Madam Ye Liqing of the underworld! Another one doesn’t seem to have much potential for growth at the mont, but this person’s potential is not small."
"You’re fond of her?"
"Not exactly. If we push her from behind, she might beco the top gang in Yanjing. She is Liang Feng, part of a gang team planned by Young Master Xiao from the start."
"All won, huh!" Whether it was genuine emotion or a bit of jealousy, Xiao Yue wisely closed his mouth. In truth, those surrounding Xiao Lin were not just won; there were also many n. Compared to the Xiao Family Sect Leader, this future heir possesses a charm that the Xiao Family lacks, a rather incredible quality.
As the car drove up the slope, Xiao Yue spoke again. "I privately investigated this Shao Weihua person. He entered the central three years ago, but his current position is not at the core, just a fringe mber. I don’t think he’s the real mastermind; there must be soone else. Also, I have concrete information on the whereabouts of the Wang Brothers. Do you think I should take action and resolve the matters here earlier?"
"Killing two people is quite simple. What you can think of, Xiao Lin can also think of. He’s dragging it out because he wants to draw the snake out of its hole. We just need to observe from the sidelines, and decide when the ti is right!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it with recomndations or monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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