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Xin Yi arrived early, and halfway through the dinner, he walked in under the guidance of the welcoming girl. He noticed Song Bunan at the table, staring blankly with a serious expression, clearly deep in thought. The atmosphere in the private room was noticeably tense.
A woman he had never seen before sat confidently at the head of the table, her scrutinizing gaze sweeping over him like a hawk eyeing its prey, exuding a strong sense of pressure. Beside her sat a gaunt figure, with disheveled hair obscuring much of their face.
Fortunately, Song Bunan had previously shared many stories about this person, and having those potentially exaggerated tales as a backdrop made it clear that she was not to be underestimated.
“It’s finally nice to meet you,” the woman said as she stood up, her red lips curling into a slight smile that held a hint of sincerity. “I’ve heard so much about you from him. Seeing you in person is indeed striking.”
Xin Yi was not one for pleasantries; he coldly responded and took a seat next to Song Bunan. The man seemed to snap back to reality upon hearing his voice, turning to offer a smile that was more painful than a frown, grimacing as he lamented about his heavy blow.
Oh? A blow? Xin Yi was curious about what kind of setback could distress the young man so much.
“Have you eaten? Want some?” Song Bunan quickly offered his chopsticks, suggesting that the cold cut beef was delicious. Xin Yi chuckled at this whispered invitation and wiped away the remnants of food from the boy's mouth before agreeing.
The woman beside them gasped in disbelief, her exaggerated expression hard to look at as she covered her eyes with her black-painted nails to shield herself from the sight. She remarked that discussing romance on her turf was quite embarrassing.
This comment struck a nerve with the previously gloomy Song Bunan. He spat out an “ugh” towards the woman, gritting his teeth as he accused her of being the one who had been gently feeding the person next to her while giving him dog food.
“When you were shoving dog food down my throat, you didn’t say anything about not talking about romance,” she retorted with a smirk, reminding him that this was her territory.
Song Bunan's expression turned fierce, as if he were ready to rip out her hair in retaliation.
Then, in a whirlwind of motion, Song Bunan began to devour his food with impressive speed. After finishing quickly, he grabbed Xin Yi and dashed out without even saying goodbye. The woman seemed unfazed and called out from her seat, reminding them to remember their promise; otherwise, they wouldn’t get paid.
Oh, it’s a business deal. Xin Yi began to fully believe what Song Bunan had said about relying on him for support.
In the passenger seat, Song Bunan rubbed his swollen belly and declared that he would have to buy two bags of hawthorn candies to swallow whole later. Xin Yi looked at his visibly distended stomach and sighed in exasperation, advising him not to eat so much out of spite in the future.
“No, you don’t understand,” Song Bunan replied with a look of regret. “I personally selected all those dishes before coming here today; it would be such a waste not to eat them—ugh!”
Xin Yi stifled his laughter and changed the subject by asking what they had discussed today.
“She brought news that connects all the current clues together. Want to hear it?” Suddenly sitting up straight, Song Bunan's eyes sparkled with cunning mischief like a little fox plotting how to steal chickens. Xin Yi readily agreed to listen, and a payment code appeared before him. With a grin on his face, Song Bunan shook his phone and said, “Even when it comes to relationships, we must keep accounts clear—V me 50 and let’s see your worth.”
He didn't understand the reference, but he knew he could afford the fifty. Xin Yi simply handed his phone over to Song Bunan, letting him take care of it himself. The generous gesture made the person laugh so hard that his face lit up, assuring him that he would never drain his account.
"Since you asked so sincerely, let me explain how this matter unfolded from my perspective."
"When Mighty Falcon first faced a crisis of dissolution, they were invited to Rongcheng, which was clearly orchestrated by some people here. This organization conflicted with the Gu Family's interests in the city and had the advantage to suppress them. Subsequent events proved that it was indeed a sharp weapon, leading to their first step: making the Gu Family lose power.
Without business and lacking support from other families, the Gu Family would inevitably collapse for various reasons. At this point, they would seek out those who had grievances against the Gu Family to take revenge, directly suppressing them to ensure they would never rise again.
The disbanded Gu Family scattered in all directions, while other families encroached upon what they once owned. Even if there were remnants left behind, they believed that no one else could stir up any trouble and thus remained unconcerned.
Among those scattered members of the Gu Family, some established a laboratory under the leadership of the Gu Family's Second Son, using the name Stealing Life Experiment to create a sanctuary for themselves and bide their time for action, genuinely seeking benefits for their future.
This experiment was their first step toward revenge; deliberately causing incidents that prompted various cities to send people to eliminate them was a method of self-protection. How could something destroyed in front of everyone threaten this world? Thus, they naturally sank underground, focusing on their research while covertly manipulating events.
As for the content of the experiments, it was likely aimed at creating individuals who could be completely controlled. As long as initial experiments succeeded, anyone associated with any family could secretly become test subjects. Once perfected, they could even infiltrate opposing factions seamlessly, existing within enemy lines while appearing loyal.
Over these decades in the shadows, they must have experienced more failures than successes; those created were unable to be both obedient and retain their original personalities. This explains why there are so many individuals with similar conditions in the city. However, there must have been some successes hidden among us.
Regarding the exposure of the laboratory, it was certainly an internal issue. After all, during the annihilation by the Multi-City Alliance, many members of the Gu Family were captured. The subsequent work would inevitably require many newcomers to join. Now that intentions conflicted with others' expectations, some individuals developed ulterior motives and exposed them to attract attention from various families, leading to another wave of undermining.
If their plan succeeds, most of those we manage to capture will be from the group that disagrees with the Gu Family's ideas and needs to be eliminated. Meanwhile, the true masterminds will sink back into obscurity and continue their experiments like roots of a tree expanding underground.
At New Life Hospital, the one who threatened you was one of those who held differing opinions from the Gu Family. Abandoned by them and left with no options, he chose to use you as leverage against us in hopes of gaining our assistance. But what he didn’t realize was that the Gu Family anticipated this; hence they deliberately exposed flaws before he could act, allowing us to prepare defenses early on.
Now at New Life Hospital, what lies beneath must be fascinating. After all, moving an entire laboratory—even a small one—is something they wouldn’t dare do now. As for what’s visible above ground, it has lost its significance.
Perhaps if we recklessly rushed over attempting a surprise attack on them, we would end up capturing a turtle in a jar." Song Bunan spoke rapidly and clearly articulated his points, leaving Xin Yi feeling enlightened as he drove. Arriving at their neighborhood just as he finished a segment, Song Bunan waved his hand suggesting they discuss the rest at home since it involved Mighty Falcon and shouldn't be overheard by others.
The sofa in Song Bunan's home was perfect for lounging. Upon entering, he dashed into the bathroom to quickly wash up and change into pajamas while someone urged him to hurry; if he took too long, all his mental threads would get tangled up.
"Alright then," he said impatiently as he began tidying up. "After Mighty Falcon relocated to Rongcheng, three departments were formed. The Heavenly Department is supposedly some mysterious management layer; in reality, it's just those family members who don’t want to be caught red-handed."
Those in the Renbu were particularly cautious, fearing that outsiders would uncover too much. They hastily filled their ranks with their own people in search of safety, unaware that the other side shared the same mindset. Taking advantage of the opportunity to infiltrate, they mixed in their own selfish motives, such as the evaluation materials of individuals like you, which were clearly prepared for selecting subjects for experimentation.
As the face of the organization, the Earth Department naturally could not be privy to too many details of the plans. Thus, they obediently toiled away to earn money, much like a herd of sheep kept in a pen, ready to be taken for consumption at any moment.
The betrayal you experienced was a means of self-preservation employed by the Heavenly Department upon sensing danger. However, they likely did not anticipate the deep bonds among you, allowing you to find your teammates even when trust was scarce.
The team members who perished before their exposure were presumably those deemed expendable for experimentation, discarded to prevent them from relaying any relevant information.
Now they may have begun hunting for individuals with tangible experimental value among the documents that were taken. You have already been tested once; whether you will receive further attention remains uncertain, as the intentions of those individuals are inscrutable.
My task from Lin Mo Hui is to help her locate and capture—or even eliminate—the main mastermind behind the laboratory: the person from the Gu Family who proposed and initiated this experiment.
To be honest, I have no idea how to proceed from here.
After expressing his thoughts, the parched individual downed a large glass of cold water, instantly feeling as if his stomach might burst. Before Xin Yi could share her opinion, he saw Song Bunan rush into the restroom with a pained expression, retching violently.
The one who had prepared hot saline stood outside waiting for him to emerge while mentally filtering through the information Song Bunan had shared, extracting usable parts to edit into a message for their superior.
After a long period of silence, the person who had been offline finally responded, stating that this matter involved too many people and complexities. He insisted on ensuring safety before taking any action during his investigation.
"I am the one who has been abandoned, so there is no need to worry about my safety."
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