69novels Chapter 931 Gu Bei was discovered
Chapter 931 Gu Bei was discovered
Ma Zi watched Gu Bei's back disappear completely around the corner of the alley, his brows knitted into a knot. He turned to Monkey beside him and said in a deep voice, "I think there's something wrong with this kid. I held a knife to his neck just now, but he didn't even blink, not even a bit panicked. He doesn't act like an ordinary beggar at all. You should have let me kill him just now. Keeping him alive is a hidden danger."
Monkey shook his head, tapping the mottled wall edge with his fingertips, and said thoughtfully, "I've already checked. He had his arms and legs broken a while ago, and now he's just a useless person begging for a living, and he can't cause any trouble. Besides, if we make a move now, that old fox Gu Nan will definitely be more alert. It will be difficult to lure him out then, and our plan that we've been planning for so long will be ruined. It's not worth it."
Ma Zi curled his lips and said nothing more. This matter was originally Monkey's responsibility. If it succeeded, he would be credited. If it failed, it would not be his turn to take the blame. There was no need for him to say anything. His only concern was to quickly eliminate Gu Nan so that he could return to his home. No matter how hard life was outside, sleeping in the open, it was not as good as the peace of mind at home, with hot meals to eat and a safe bed to sleep in.
Gu Bei walked briskly, cold sweat trickling down his spine. He thought to himself, "This organization is truly remarkable. They're incredibly meticulous, even using beggars as cover. I was truly careless today, and nearly got caught in a trap. I need to hurry back to discuss this with Gu Nan. We must not act rashly again."
Just as he reached the doorstep, Heizi darted out of the yard like a dark shadow, sweeping the ground briskly with his tail. A low whimper escaped from his throat, and the sound echoed directly in his mind: "How's it going? Did you follow the beggars' trail and find their lair?"
Gu Bei's face flushed. This was truly humiliating—his meticulously crafted plan had been rigged by the other party. He glanced up at the sky, his voice tinged with defeat, "It failed. I didn't expect them to be so vigilant. Their anti-reconnaissance capabilities were far superior to what I'd imagined. They were spotted the moment I approached."
Heizi shook his head and didn't ask any more questions. He just turned and walked into the yard, standing guard at the door, continuing to perform his duty as a guard. Some things didn't need to be said clearly, because he knew Gu Bei must be feeling bad.
After Gu Bei entered the house, he told Gu Nan everything about his failure. Gu Nan frowned and said in a deep voice, "It's okay. Every failure is a learning experience. They're so cautious, which means they have something up their sleeves. They must be planning something. You better be careful next time and don't give them any chances."
Three days passed in a flash. Xiao Bao sat in his makeshift base, tapping his fingertips on the table, his face grim. The people he had sent out had been keeping a close eye on him for the past three days, but they hadn't found a single opportunity to strike. Gu Nan's movements were impenetrable, and with that human-like black dog always by his side, it was incredibly difficult to strike. He looked up at Monkey and said, "Looks like we'll have to use that movie plan to lure him out."
Monkey nodded, his tone firm, "I thought so too. Xu Damao will be back from out of town this afternoon, so I'll go talk to him and decide on the venue and film. Let's schedule it for tomorrow—tomorrow is the weekend, and the factory is closed. There will definitely be a lot of people watching the movie then, and if things get chaotic, we'll have the perfect time to take action."
Xiao Bao nodded, his eyes growing colder. "This method is indeed feasible. By the way, don't keep those beggars you're using as cover. After all, they've seen what you look like, and keeping them around will only bring trouble."
The monkey smiled and patted his chest to assure, "Don't worry, Boss. Don't you know how I handle things? I promise to do it cleanly and efficiently, and I won't leave any traces for us."
After saying that, Monkey turned around and walked out in a hurry - he had to find Xu Damao quickly to finalize the matter of showing the movie. This was a key step in the plan and there couldn't be any mistakes.
Xiao Bao watched his back disappear out the door, his eyes darkening. This time, he had more than just Monkey and his men. Knowing that Gu Nan was difficult to deal with, he had already spent a lot of money to transfer a number of skilled fighters from other places. Each of them was a brave and courageous desperado, waiting for the next day to succeed in one fell swoop and eliminate Gu Nan, his biggest threat.
You have to know that the people Xiao Bao has recruited this time are no ordinary scum. They are all top-tier assassins ranked abroad. He has been busy on the road for years, often carrying out various shady missions abroad. He has been involved in countless battles and encounters, and has naturally met many ruthless characters. These people are familiar with all kinds of assassination techniques, from poison needles to long-range sniping. Their actions are completely unsystematic. As long as the price is right, they will take even the most shameful jobs. They only care about money, not people.
As for the delay in taking action, it was all because he was waiting for these brothers who had traveled across the ocean. Now that the brothers' flight was about to land, and the arrival of the people, his anxiety, which had been hanging for many days, finally settled down, and he decided to take action tomorrow, determined to succeed in one fell swoop.
While Monkey was looking for Xu Damao, Xiao Bao, in a nondescript black sedan, was heading to a hidden warehouse in the suburbs. He had long since chosen that location as the meeting point. Far from the city, surrounded by abandoned factories and rarely visited, it was the perfect place for a secret rendezvous. After all, their roles were different. Monkey and Ma Zi's mission was to seize the opportunity of the chaos to kidnap Ran Qiuye and exploit Gu Nan's weakness; while Xiao Bao's mission was to personally put an end to Gu Nan and put an end to this unsettling matter.
Although he had never met Gu Nan in person, Xiao Bao had heard numerous rumors about him. He knew he was a capable man, and with a reputation as a trusted advisor to the Public Security Bureau chief, he was no pushover. More importantly, Xiao Bao had a different agenda—he had long wanted to clean up his act, completely escape this ruthless business, and find a safe, unofficial place. He had specifically targeted these mercenaries to avoid leaving any trace. Even if Gu Nan had a close relationship with the Public Security Bureau chief, the investigation would only lead to the foreign assassins. With that clue gone, no one would be able to implicate Xiao Bao. He could simply walk away unscathed, pretending nothing had happened, and sever all ties to the past.
Elsewhere, Monkey was tucked away in the shadows at the entrance of the alley, staring at the path Xu Damao would take home like a stone statue. He knew full well that Gu Nan's black dog, Heizi, was truly uncanny, with a nose as sharp as radar. Last time, he'd almost been spotted by it from halfway across the street. This time, there was no way he could wait at the gate. If the little black dog really caught their eye and followed them out of their lair, their long-planned plan would be completely exposed, leaving them with no room for maneuver.