Chapter 2887 - 2016: Shadow in the Dark_2

Chapter 2887: Chapter 2016: Shadow in the Dark_2

Buchi gave a faint smile, casually pulling out a room card and glancing at it, "This will do."

Then Buchi walked towards the room he chose, and Lai Mo picked a room card for himself, which happened to be next door.

As they each opened their doors, Lai Mo said, "This windfall of five million, I’ll transfer your share to your account later."

Buchi had already opened his room door and stepped inside, his voice drifting out, "Okay."

The room door then closed.

What a proud fat man, but quite a good partner!

Lai Mo smiled and also pushed open his door, carrying his luggage inside.

This standard room, nestled in such a corner, had a bizarre layout, far less comfortable than the rooms upstairs.

Lai Mo closed the door and seemed to faintly hear music seeping through. Curious, he walked to the wall and leaned in to listen, muttering, "Is that fat man listening to music? Damn soundproofing."

After grumbling, Lai Mo put his luggage by the bed, thought for a moment, and walked into the bathroom, closing the door. He seemed to feel that the soundproofing was better there, making it easier to make a call.

He then took out his phone, found a number, and dialed it.

The call was quickly connected, and Lai Mo, with a smile, said to the person on the other end, "Everything went smoothly, we’ve done what you requested, and the item has been handed to those people."

"Thanks for the compliment, we’re professionals!"

"In regards to the reward, yes, still the same account. A million is well worth it. As for the fat man, you sort it out with him..."

After a few sentences, when Lai Mo was about to end the call, he added, "Please send my regards to Mrs. Margery."

While Lai Mo was saying these words, outside the bathroom a large figure stood against the wall, arms crossed and listening.

Nobody knew how he got in or when he arrived, like a ghost.

If Lai Mo knew someone was there, even as a man, he would have screamed from fright.

This person was not a stranger. Lai Mo would certainly be surprised if he saw him, as it was the unknown Asian man who had been sitting with them not long ago—Lei Ying.

After hearing the last sentence, Lei Ying turned and left calmly, making no sound with his steps.

As Lai Mo opened the bathroom door, Lei Ying closed the room door at the same time, so the two sounds overlapped, leaving Lai Mo completely unaware.

Lai Mo walked to the bed, stretched tiredly, and fell onto it, but couldn’t help frowning and patting the mattress.

"Damn it, this standard room even has a hard mattress!"

...

Bai Xiaosheng was staying in the Royal Suite, which included a study.

At this moment, Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Weiwei were sitting across from each other, each with a laptop in front of them.

The content displayed on the screens was naturally the material they had acquired.

Lin Weiwei was organizing the content and analyzing clues as per Bai Xiaosheng’s instructions, while also being surprised.

"I originally thought this was just an issue with HBB, a company having secret dealings with Vice Chairman Morgan’s family. Who knew... things would be this deep!" Lin Weiwei marveled.

What they obtained was actually a declaration of loyalty!

In short, HBB’s general manager, Binge’s father, was currently trying to rally a group of strong companies under Zhenbei Group to secretly defect to Vice Chairman Morgan’s family.

Bai Xiaosheng rubbed his chin, looking at the computer screen, "From the beginning, this matter was far from simple. Think about it, a single company like HBB, with a general manager less influential than a regional executive vice president, how could they initiate a marriage with the Morgan family? Why would the Morgan family send someone to liaise with them?"

"So you already knew, Xiaosheng!" Lin Weiwei looked at Bai Xiaosheng in surprise and admiration.

"Just a bit of preemptive speculation." Bai Xiaosheng said.

Lin Weiwei seemed to ponder something and said thoughtfully, "Do you think HBB’s general manager did this without Mrs. Margery’s knowledge?"

Bai Xiaosheng and team had analyzed earlier that a large-scale appearance of dealings between the Sixth Business Division and the Morgan and Caroline families couldn’t be excluded from Mrs. Margery’s cooperation and indulgence.

The problem is, if HBB’s general manager did this behind her back, and the Morgan family accepted it, wouldn’t it undermine Mrs. Margery?

If it was discovered, it would undoubtedly be awkward, making future cooperation difficult.

Bai Xiaosheng stared silently at the computer screen for a long time, until Lin Weiwei almost thought he wasn’t willing to speak, he finally said slowly, "Many aspects need further investigation once we’re in Wan Yu to draw conclusions."

Unsure matters were better kept within Bai Xiaosheng’s heart rather than spoken carelessly.

Lin Weiwei stopped asking further, knowing it would all be revealed eventually.

Just then, someone suddenly entered from outside the study, startling Lin Weiwei.

Seeing it was Lei Ying, Lin Weiwei remarked, "You’re such a large figure, yet move silently as a cat."

Lei Ying smiled apologetically.

"Wait a minute," Lin Weiwei frowned and glanced toward the door, "The room door was locked, how did you enter?"

Lei Ying raised his phone and replied, "Xiaosheng created a program inspired by Buchi’s device, an upgraded version that detects room cards within ten meters to remotely unlock doors."

The specific mechanism wasn’t entirely clear to Lei Ying.

Lin Weiwei looked at Bai Xiaosheng in shock, "Why did you give him that? You’re basically encouraging crime!"

Before Bai Xiaosheng could reply, Lei Ying’s face darkened, "Girl, is that how you see me?"

"Alright, you two stop bickering." Bai Xiaosheng knew they were joking and looked up at Lei Ying, "What’s the situation?"

Lei Ying walked over and whispered a few words to Bai Xiaosheng, who nodded slightly.

Lin Weiwei was immediately displeased, glaring as she huffed, "What are you guys keeping from me? Am I untrustworthy?"

Lei Ying shrugged and pointed at Bai Xiaosheng. Meaning, if you want to know, ask him.

Lin Weiwei pouted and looked at Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng chuckled at her expression, "Why are you so petty, Weiwei. If we can’t trust you, who can we trust?"

This comment made Lin Weiwei feel better.

"But there are things I indeed can’t tell you." Bai Xiaosheng added.

Lin Weiwei immediately puffed her cheeks with anger.

Bai Xiaosheng explained, "Because you haven’t mastered complete control of your emotions, I’m worried that you might slip and be noticed."

"What about you and Lei Ying..." Lin Weiwei started, but trailed off.

It was evident that Bai Xiaosheng could master emotional concealment to a remarkable degree.

Lei Ying’s expressionless facade revealed nothing.

Perhaps she really would get impatient and slip up easily, a problem she had faced before.

She had improved over the past year or two but still didn’t match their level.

"Fine, I won’t ask anymore." Lin Weiwei conceded.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled, "When it’s time for you to know, you’ll be the first to hear."

Finally, Lin Weiwei was happy.

Bai Xiaosheng then said to Lei Ying, "Lei Ying, go fetch your laptop. Weiwei and I have organized quite a bit, let you witness our harvest this time!"

Lei Ying nodded immediately and left.

The three of them spent most of the day in the study.

Before reaching Wan Yu, Bai Xiaosheng needed to discuss some matters with them, make arrangements, and contact the monitoring department staff at Wan Yu in advance to ensure their cooperation.

During the subsequent journey, the three kept a low profile.

Due to weather conditions, the arrival time of the Moonlight Bird Princess was adjusted, coincidentally reaching Wan Yu on Mrs. Margery’s invitation day, early in the morning, as the ship sailed in the glow of the dawn.

Standing on deck, breathing in the fresh air, Bai Xiaosheng smiled slightly.

"We’ve arrived!"