Chapter 45 The Last Laugh (2/2)

”Deal!”

Being able to obtain the blueprint was far too lucrative a chance to miss.

As the banks of each of the Six Nations were not connected to one another, dark web banking was the primary method of transaction in the underworld. Not only was it accessible worldwide, it was also extremely secure.

Han Xiao performed fingerprint verification for the account on the spot.

”I look forward to doing more business with you. This is a VIP card.”

Han Xiao took the card from Ma Xiu Si and kept it.

Fostering good relations with these arms dealers would prove useful in the long run as he did not plan to stay in Division 13 forever.

...

Back in Division 13, the research director encountered the intelligence director in the hallway.

”Looks like you guys have chosen to support a good-for-nothing,” mocked the research director. ”He caved in so easily to a little bit of pressure. Take my advice—stop playing nice with him.”

For some reason, the intelligence director was not enraged by his words. He simply smiled back.

”Good luck,” he replied plainly as he patted the research director on the shoulder.

The research director was confused. 'Good luck? What do you mean?'

Suddenly, his phone rang. The division chief was looking for him. He hastily bumbled his way to the chief's office.

”Chief, you called?”

”Your plans were approved yesterday. The Retractable Knife will be credited to your department.”

The research director was overjoyed to hear the news.

”Thank you for your trust, chief.”

The chief chuckled.

”Don't be happy so soon.”

The research director furrowed his brows.

”What happened? If it's about Han Xiao, there won't be a problem. There's nothing he can do.”

”Oh, you think so?” questioned the chief.

The research director nodded.

”Good...”

Suddenly, the chief picked up a folder and threw it in the research director's face.

”To think that you would abuse your power to sell the division's technology for personal gain! How disappointing.”

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