Chapter 76 (2/2)

Of course, he was just taking shots in the dark. Huang Xuan could not be certain that they would be able to capture this traveler. Hollywood had always tried to prove that a lone hero was capable of anything if he lost his family. Huang Xuan felt that he was like a mafia boss, while the traveler was like a retired member of the special forces. Or perhaps, this member had not yet retired from the special forces.

He finally had everything figured out. Although there remained many loopholes in his theory, Huang Xuan dialed his uncle's number. Undeniably, Rolin could observe the suspects. However, this would be a waste of energy, and it might alert the traveler. Moreover, if they really wanted to take action, they needed people.

Zhang Shujie was Zhang Xinyi's biological older brother and Huang Xuan's biological uncle. He had watched Huang Xuan grow up. Naturally, they were very close. Given that Huang Xuan often attracted trouble when he was young, he spent the most time with this uncle, who worked in the police force. He was the one Zhang Xinyi turned to when Huang Xuan went missing.

Originally, Huang Xuan wanted to engage his little uncle's help because he antic.i.p.ated that the traveler was a strong fighter. He didn't know how scheming the traveler was, nor that he would stop using energy upon entering the country. Rolin had a hard time looking for him. The traveler was right to be cautious. As far as he knew, the base was in Nanjing. He expected that security would be tight here. Little did he know that the advancing base could be moved. This time, he was going to leave empty-handed.

Zhang Shujie's voice still sounded as hearty as ever. He greeted loudly, ”Huang Xuan, what caused you to give your uncle a call today?”

”Actually, I need your help. I'm looking for someone.”

”Who?”

”A foreigner.” Huang Xuan was more casual with his older uncle. Zhang Shujie had always been composed. He was the person Huang Xuan's mother trusted the most. Spending 30 years as a police officer had quenched his curiosity. As Huang Xuan understood it, he was a relative that could and would keep secrets.

Zhang Shujie moved the receiver to his other ear. He quickly signed on the doc.u.ment in front of him and asked, ”Why, have you met with some problems in your business?”

”I guess you could say that.” Huang Xuan smiled, embarra.s.sed. He was considered a businessman now. ”I'll fax a list over to you now. There are more than a hundred people on it. Could I trouble you to ask some of your men to watch them for me over the next few days? It'd be best if they could afford 24-hour surveillance.”

”How much manpower would that take?” Zhang Shujie asked sternly. If not for the fact that Huang Xuan did well in Brazil, he would have chided him for ”messing around” by now.

Huang Xuan chuckled, ”Don't worry. Two days ago, I heard that you were looking to purchase a new set of computers. I'll supply the computers and give you a rough estimate of the price.”

Zhang Shujie had the urge to drop the receiver. Fortunately, Huang Xuan dialed his cell phone number. He scolded, ”You little rascal. Have you learned to bribe your uncle?”

”I'm not bribing you,” Huang Xuan argued, ”I'm sponsoring you. Anyway, please see what you can do. The people on the list are all foreigners. By helping me, you're helping the nation's industry. I only need them for two days. I'll treat you to a meal when this is over.”

Zhang Shujie was tickled. He was composed, but open-minded. Huang Jindi always said he was ”accessible”.

Huang Xuan hung up, relieved. Compared to his little uncle, who was obsessed with making a name for himself, his older uncle was more reliable. His only worry was that his older uncle's subordinates weren't as reliable. The enemy was a time traveler after all. In fact, he was possibly even a s.p.a.ce warrior.