Chapter 673 - Allies (1/2)
Xiong Zhi let the two brothers digest the information first and drank the warm tea on the table, respectfully giving them time to grieve.
When she felt that they had calmed down, she continued.
”We don't have sufficient proof yet. But if you join us in breaking him down, we will find more evidence to the truth behind it.”
The two brothers were silent.
Guan Gu Ri's heart was still boiling, but he had to focus on the matter at hand. After a while, he started to speak. ”The reason why you wanted to bring him down was because he brought harm to Headmaster Xiong? Is that the debt you are talking about earlier?”
”That's one of the reasons. The water you see is only a stream of one of the rivers. To learn the truth of all of it, you need to step further and see how deep this water goes.” Xiong Zhi stared straight deeply into his eyes.
”We are telling you this information as a sign of our sincerity to make allies with you. If you join us and support us in bringing Gunan down and the people behind him, we will tell you our ultimate goal and the reason why we are doing this naturally. We are also not going to hold back any information regarding the identity of the enemy and will be transparent with you.”
She held out her hand. ”Headmaster Guan Gu Ri, are you willing to join hands with us?”
”....”
Guan Gu Ri's eyes were deep.
He was a Guan, one of the most powerful families in the country, yet he was played like a fool and was blinded for so many years by a mysterious power that he did not know existed.
A uniquely undetectable poison that he did not know the existence of.
An illegitimate cousin pretending to be their third brother.
What Guan Gu Ri lacked the most was insight and information which Xiong Zhi and Linfeng have.
He had promised to himself already that no matter what the cost was, he would exact revenge.
Guan Gu Ri glanced at his younger brother.
Guan Xixin nodded at him.
Their minds were the same. As long as they could bring Gunan and the people who played with their fate ruthlessly to hell, they were willing to do anything.
The young headmaster of the Guan family reached out and shook hands with Xiong Zhi, signifying the official start of their cooperation.
”We, the last of the Guan family's direct line, express our sincerity to ally with you. Let's bring him down and let them pay for all the injustices they have done.”
Xiong Zhi nodded.
”Then we will discuss our plans with you.”
Time passed quickly as the room's atmosphere turned solemn with each passing minute.
Outside, the clouds started to cover the sun, and half a day had passed without them noticing.
Xiong Zhi and Linfeng stood up to lead the Guan brothers outside.
While walking, Xiong Zhi spoke to Guan Gu Ri before they reached the door.
”Please keep him in the Guan Empire's building as much as you can. With him detained there, we can watch his actions closely. And when the time comes, that man named Gunan will not be able to run away or escape from us,” Xiong Zhi advised. Her eyes became colder at the mention of the man.
She had learned from Guan Gu Ri that he had discreetly detained the man without the latter knowing it. Under the disguise that he was the newly assigned chairman and there was a lot for Gunan to do in his own office, he needed to stay in the office and fix all the backlogged work and the aftereffects of the scandal.
For now, the busy man had not noticed anything yet.
Guan Gu Ri nodded. His face was solemn.
He did not know what to feel on this day.
What was more… The plan to bring Gunan down was a flawless plan that Guan Gu Ri could not complain about.
He inwardly admitted that he needed these people's help.
Thus, for something like this, he swore solemnly. ”I will never let him out of the building under my watch. I made sure to reinforce the security of the building discreetly. He will never be able to escape. Since he walked into the tiger's den on his own accord, I will not let him go so freely.”
Xiong Zhi smiled. She trusted Guan Gu Ri's words.
”That's good. Tomorrow, we will start our next move. He will definitely try to go out because of it and might notice something. I will put my trust in you. We must not let him out and escape.”
Guan Gu Ri detaining Gunan was the best unexpected treat they had.
The two brothers promised that they would not let Gunan go. Reaching the elevator, they put their masks and sunglasses on.
Although their hearts felt heavy and grim, with the newfound goal to drive them forward, they were no longer as lifeless and were already looking forward to tomorrow's surprise with dark hearts. They would watch the fraud fall with their own eyes.
When the pair of brothers finally left, the man and woman both sighed. An important task was done impeccably.
”Are you sure you wanted to meet him?”
”Un,” Xiong Zhi nodded.
When Xiong Zhi explained their plan to corner Gunan, Linfeng understood what she was trying to do. In order to gather more evidence and bring Gunan down, there was still something that Xiong Zhi needed to do.
Linfeng bent down and pressed his forehead to hers. ”I can go instead, in your place. It is not necessarily you.”
Xiong Zhi shook her head. She comfortingly pressed a light kiss on his lips. ”No. I am the one who put him there. If he sees me personally, or if I manage to provoke him well, he is more likely to spill the beans. Trust me, I can handle this.”
Linfeng frowned. He was still worried. But knowing that his girlfriend was stubborn, he had no choice but to support her quietly.
He held the back of her head and kissed her deeply in silent punishment for worrying him.
Teeth and tongues entangled warmly.
After a long kiss, Linfeng sighed huskily. ”Alright. But I'll go with you.”
Xiong Zhi smiled, leaned on him, and tightened her embrace on his slim waist. ”Thank you.”
Linfeng hugged her back.