Chapter 145 - People of Action (1/2)

Chapter 145: People of Action

Shang Jianyao’s eyebrows gradually relaxed. “Alright.”

“Alright my ass! I haven’t even said what my requests are,” Jiang Baimian retorted angrily. She paused and exhaled. “First, it must not affect the investigation of the reason behind Lei Yunsong and his team’s disappearance.

“Second, if you aren’t confident and think that you will expose yourself, switch to gathering intelligence. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future.”

The core content of the two requirements was simple—Shang Jianyao needed to be concealed, and the other was to be careful.

“Alright.” Shang Jianyao still gave the same answer. He then turned around and walked to the team’s jeep. He opened the trunk and rummaged for a baseball cap.

“What can this hide? Uh… Wear your clothes inside out.” Although Jiang Baimian said that, she still took a baseball cap and placed it on her head. She lowered it to cover half of her face.

This had a certain camouflage effect in places with relatively dim lighting.

Shang Jianyao did the same and replied, “A sense of ritual.”

Jiang Baimian looked up and couldn’t be bothered with the fellow beside her.

After leaving the courtyard and turning into South Street, they walked all the way to Wild Wolf Alley.

It was not 8:30 yet. Not only were bars, teahouses, and nightclubs illuminated, but the street lamps outside were also lit, drawing out the pedestrian’s shadows—all of varying lengths.

After finding the Today nightclub, Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao—who were wearing baseball caps—walked in.

They were met with a heatwave that was completely different from the cold outside, as well as music that sounded increasingly loud and dizzying.

Amidst the constantly changing and colorful strobing lights, Shang Jianyao felt like he had returned home. His body followed the melody and gently swayed rhythmically.

Jiang Baimian couldn’t help but purse the corners of her mouth.

However, Shang Jianyao did not join the dancing crowd. He walked to the area near the bar counter and casually found a spot to stand. He stared at the door that led to the underground market without blinking.

This was mentioned in Bai Chen’s description. Furthermore, based on the content of her and Long Yuehong’s recount, they could determine that Eugene was still inside when they left.

As for whether Eugene had left after the duo left the Today nightclub and before Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian came, it was unknown.

Shang Jianyao raised his watch up and shouted at Jiang Baimian, “Wait an hour.”

If they still couldn’t find the target after an hour, they would have to change tactics.

“That’s quite a plan…” Jiang Baimian originally wanted to discuss the plan with Shang Jianyao and help him perfect the details, but she had given up on the idea now. She wanted to see what tricks this fellow could come up with.

If there was indeed a mistake, she could only clean up his mess as the team leader.

Amidst the moving melody, Jiang Baimian gently gyrated her body to prevent herself from appearing out of place and unsociable in such an occasion, lest it draw attention to her. During this process, she would send away the people who came to invite her to dance from time to time and help Shang Jianyao block off possible romances.

Although both of them wore baseball caps that were pressed very low, and the light here was more psychedelic than bright, preventing people from seeing their faces clearly, their builds were still good enough to attract people.

After about ten minutes, the wooden door near the bar counter opened, and three people walked out.

The leader was a muscular man with a shaved head. He wore a black T-shirt and bright shorts. Behind him were two bodyguards in black.

Eugene’s characteristics were so obvious that Jiang Baimian didn’t need to make any additional comparisons to determine her target. She turned her head to look at Shang Jianyao, prepared to remind him to be patient and not rush to head up. She also didn’t draw her pistol and fire randomly.

However, Shang Jianyao didn’t do what Jiang Baimian was worried about. He seemed to be immersed in the music as he swayed his body from side to side.

After Eugene and the other two approached the nightclub’s side door, two of the people drinking in the surrounding area stood up and followed from behind.

At the same time, two people among the swaying crowd on the dance floor stopped and walked to the side door.

These were all Eugene’s bodyguards, who had blended in with the surroundings.

“Now,” said Jiang Baimian immediately. However, her voice was drowned out by the loud music.

But Shang Jianyao seemed to be waiting for this moment. He strode forward and followed the group like he was another bodyguard.

He stopped when the people in front stopped and walked when the people in front walked. Not only did he have no intention of hiding his tracks, but he also showed that he was blatantly following them.

This naturally didn’t escape the attention of the two bodyguards in the rear. They looked at each other. One continued forward, and the other stayed by the side door before turning around to block Shang Jianyao.

The remaining bodyguard waited for Shang Jianyao to approach before picking up his clothes in the strobing, psychedelic light, revealing his pistol. He then questioned in a deep voice, “Bro, what ya doing?”

Shang Jianyao—who had his hat lowered and most of his face hidden in the shadows—smiled condescendingly. “What am I doing? Look, you have weapons, so do I.”

As he spoke, he reached into his pocket with his right hand and pulled out half a gun. It was part of Ice Moss.

This made the bodyguard a little nervous, and he considered firing first.

Shang Jianyao seemed not to notice the change in mood and continued, “You were dancing just now, and so was I. So…”

The bodyguard was stunned for a moment before he heaved a sigh of relief. “Are you also one of Boss’s secret guards?”

“I specialize in dealing with those with supernatural abilities. I’m not usually here,” Shang Jianyao explained seriously. “Where is Boss going next? I received news that someone wants to assassinate him.”

The bodyguard instantly became nervous. “We’re going to the parking lot to prepare to return to camp.”

“The parking lot at the end of the alley?” Shang Jianyao asked.

Thanks to his previous ‘shopping’ with Jiang Baimian, he was rather familiar with the city layout outside Weed City’s North Street. Furthermore, he would occasionally review the hand-drawn map.