It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

It was obvious that other people in the restaurant didn't like this unkempt customer.

However, Xia Wuyou didn't care. He just ate and asked in a low voice, "Is this also what your leader Shen meant?"

"Yes, Chief Shen said that for the operation the day after tomorrow, we hope Miss Xia can cooperate with us as much as possible."

The man in the hoodie nodded. "Also, we encountered a problem before, so we'd like to trouble Miss Xia to confirm the specific personnel deployment for the escort operation."

As he spoke, he passed a note and a key from under the table. "The note contains the contact information and the key to the locker 404 at Subway Station C... The things I promised to give to Miss Xia are placed there."

"Will you pay me first?"

Xia Wuyou took the things silently, but his tone was slightly excited.

"Yes, Chief Shen said that you have been friends for many years, and there is still some trust... He also asked me to bring you a message, wishing your aunt a speedy recovery."

"Okay, thank him for me." Xia Wuyou nodded.

"You can thank me in person."

The man in the hoodie stood up and said jokingly, "I'll be leaving first, I can't stay here for long... Have a nice meal, Miss Xia."

In ten seconds, he was gone.

Xia Wuyou still sat there, but his breathing unconsciously became heavy.

That was a bottle of SS-grade inhibitor, a sky-high-priced medicine that was enough to keep my aunt going for another half a year.

If it weren't for this, she wouldn't have taken the risk to make such a deal with "Starfire".

Just get it after get off work, and then go to the hospital... Thinking of this, a smile gradually appeared on the girl's face.

But the next second, the joy disappeared.

I saw a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses walk into the restaurant, walk around the crowd, and finally stop in front of his table.

"There are a lot of people here... Do you mind sharing a table, Team Leader Xia?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 6 You have no right to choose

Looking at the man in front of him, Xia Wuyou suddenly had a bad feeling.

How could he come?

Although he had never met this boss before, Xu Shi's bad reputation had already spread throughout Night City.

It can be said that where he is, basically nothing good will happen.

Xia Wuyou didn't think Xu Shi was the kind of person who would patronize cheap restaurants, and he certainly didn't think he would be so polite to his subordinates.

In addition, the people from "Starfire" had just left not long ago, which made her even more certain that the other party's appearance was no accident.

This is how to do?

Before she could react, Xu Shi had already brought Su Lin to sit opposite her.

This made Xia Wuyou feel even more uneasy.

However, Xu Shi simply ordered the food and chatted with Su Lin while eating.

During the conversation, the two seemed to completely ignore her existence.

Hey?

This kind of reaction made Xia Wuyou feel a little overwhelmed.

Why does it feel like...he really came here to eat?

Could it be that I am overthinking it?

Xia Wuyou blinked, but did not let his guard down.

In any case, it is best to leave.

After taking two quick bites, she stood up in a hurry and said, "I'm going back to the company first. Director Xu and Director Su, enjoy your meal."

"...There are still ten minutes until the lunch break ends. Team Leader Xia, there's no need to be so anxious."

Xu Shi put down his chopsticks and called her softly, "Sit down and talk. I just happen to have something to tell you."

Hearing this, Xia Wuyou secretly thought that something was wrong.

But there was no way to leave now. Su Lin just moved slightly and blocked her only way out.

The girl knew very well that this woman was quite powerful and her chances of winning were slim if she went head-on with her.

"Director Xu...do you have any instructions?"

So she had no choice but to sit back helplessly under Xu Shi's gaze and try to test it as calmly as possible.

"Why are you so nervous? Relax."

Seeing her embarrassed look, Xu Shi couldn't help but laugh, "I just want to ask Team Leader Xia a question...Have you heard of the name "Refraction"? "

!

As soon as these words came out, Xia Wuyou felt like he was struck by lightning.

After a long silence, she spoke hoarsely, "I, haven't heard of it..."

"Hmm? Isn't Team Leader Xia from Night City?"

Xu Shi pretended to be surprised, "That was one of the two giants in Night City ten years ago. Together with another "Tianhe" consortium, they firmly controlled the lifeline of Night City."

"It's a pity that such a huge thing, for some unknown reason, disappeared overnight."

"The group's industry has been reduced to ruins, and all scientific research data has been destroyed... Chairman Xia Yuanhai has also been killed, and no one in his family has been spared."

"But I have also heard that some people survived this disaster."

"For example, Xia Yuanhai's sister, and his only daughter...even this only daughter returned to Night City nine years later and joined the Snake Ring under an assumed name."

"Has Team Leader Xia really never heard of these things?"

"……what do you want to say in the end?"

Listening to his unhurried narration, Xia Wuyou's voice trembled unconsciously.

She originally thought Xu Shi had only discovered the deal between her and "Starfire", but now it seems that the other party knows much more than she thought.

The only daughter was naturally her, but she also knew how dangerous her identity was. Once discovered, the consequences would be disastrous.

So she has been trying her best to hide this secret, and it has never been revealed in the past ten years.

Even the consortium shouldn't have discovered it...and when did he notice it?

Thinking that Xu Shi might have been investigating her, but she knew nothing about it... Xia Wuyou suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

"What I want to say is that after experiencing such an incident, Team Leader Xia should hate betraying the interests of the group the most. How could he knowingly commit such a crime?"

Xu Shi looked at her with a smile, "Even if your family is in trouble, with your performance this year, you can just ask the company for help. Why do you have to do such a dangerous thing?"

"I……"

Xia Wuyou opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Of course, I can understand that. After all, you have a close relationship with Leader Shen of Spark."

Xu Shi did not give her a chance to explain, and continued, "Besides, the Hualan Public Hospital in District 12 is not capable of treating the complications of your aunt's supernatural powers... If it were me, I would probably be too concerned."

"what are you going to do?!"

Hearing this, Xia Wuyou's emotions suddenly turned into anger, and his aura became dangerous.

This is not a boss's concern for his subordinates, but a naked threat!

Her only relative was used as a bargaining chip. No matter how strong her mental state was, it was difficult for her to remain rational.

At the same time, Su Lin, who had been silent on the side, was also ready to go.

If the person in front of her posed any threat to the young master, she would not be able to walk out of this restaurant alive today.

However, almost at the moment when Xia Wuyou slammed the table and stood up, Xu Shi had already been prepared and grabbed her wrist.

"What are you doing? Let go..."

Xia Wuyou wanted to break free, but the moment her eyes met Xu Shi's, a flash of red light in the other's eyes made her consciousness suddenly become a little dazed.

"Team Leader Xia, I advise you to think carefully about whether it is worth doing this."

Xu Shi's voice came again, but it sounded a little more ethereal and cold in her ears, "Do you really think that with the strength of "Starfire", you can get away with doing something like this?"

"I...believe in him..."

Xia Wuyou felt that it was a bit difficult to breathe, but he still tried his best to refute.

"It's better not to fool yourself."

Xu Shi smiled contemptuously, "You clearly know that Shen He is gambling with your life."

"Once the truth is revealed, he still has room to maneuver, but you will definitely get into trouble... just like now, isn't it?"

Having said this, he immediately let go of my hand.

The oppressive feeling hanging over his head disappeared instantly, and Xia Wuyou fell into the chair in a daze.

Fine beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead and her fair skin became a little flushed.

And from her expression, it can be seen that she has begun to waver in her heart.

Because what Xu Shi said was not wrong.

Not to mention that the deal has been exposed, even if it can go on smoothly, the "Snake Ring" will definitely blame the failure on himself, the person in charge of the operation.

By then, what would it matter if there were inhibitors?

My aunt can only survive for another half a year...even before that, she will be left alone and may be kicked out of the hospital due to cost issues.

However, these things may not be something that "Xinghuo" can take care of.

At least she was unwilling and dared not to gamble on this.

The girl's mind became increasingly confused, and she finally uttered woodenly, "What do you want me to do?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Spark needs you to provide them with information."

Xu Shi also stuffed a note into her hand, and said in a bad tone, "Do as it says. As for the follow-up actions, that is your job. You don't need me to teach you."

"In exchange, I will provide the best medical conditions for your family... Team Leader Xia should understand that I can give you more than just a bottle of SS-level inhibitor."

He even knows this?

Xia Wuyou clutched the note tightly, his nails digging deep into his flesh.

Even without reading it, she knew what was written on it.

However, she also knew that from the moment she was caught by Xu Shi, she no longer had the right to choose.

Taking a deep breath, the girl stood up and left the restaurant in a daze.

"I see."

We will probably be able to sign the contract tomorrow... By then, I will use AI to run the graphics throughout the process, draw some character cards, illustrations and so on.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 7 There’s no going back

"Master, are you sure you still want to give her the escort mission?"

The atmosphere in the restaurant calmed down again, and Su Lin, who had relaxed her guard, asked softly.

"What's wrong with giving it to her?"

Xu Shi smiled and asked back, "There is no one more suitable than her."

In fact, when he caught Xia Wuyou's inner hesitation, he knew it was a sure thing.

Not to mention that the conditions he offered were simply impossible for the other party to refuse, the most important thing was that Xia Wuyou's only weakness was already firmly in his hand.