Chapter 572 - Isn’t That Fu Zhi On The Video Call?
Chapter 572: Isn’t That Fu Zhi On The Video Call?
It was 6:00 pm when Fu Zhi received the “emergency” invitation, and she lifted her eyebrows slightly in surprise when she saw the title of the text message.
[Title: We need your help!
Level of mission: SSS
Rewards: 5 million
Content: Challenge the most dangerous devil in the history of mankind. Come in now if you’re a man, and let’s bring light back to the world!]
Fu Zhi did not know what to say.
‘The most dangerous devil in the history of mankind, huh…’
Piqued by her curiosity, Fu Zhi clicked into the meeting room.
Since she had never attended a meeting after she joined the International Crime Unit. She did not bring any equipment with her, so she did not use any audio processing device to alter her voice.
At the moment the captain of the 3rd division finished speaking, she asked, “Fight with Fu Zhi?”
There was a hint of indifference in her voice as she drawled out her vowels. The people in the meeting room did not know why, but they all had a feeling that she was not someone to be trifled with.
Suddenly, she heard a noise as if something had fallen off the table.
She lifted her head and she saw a few captains were looking at her, particularly the captain of the 3rd and 7th divisions.
Even the captain of the 2nd division was stunned.
They knew the captain of the 8th division was a woman, but they had no idea why they had a feeling that her voice sounded like Fu Zhi!
However, they soon rejected the thought.
After all, they would use an audio device to alter their voices to prevent other people from learning their real identities. No one would use their original voice, so they all figured that she must have used an audio device and it was just so happened that she sounded like Fu Zhi after the alteration.
Nobody spoke for a moment.
Both captains from the 4th and 5th divisions were shaking as a bad feeling rose from their stomach pits.
The captain of the 3rd division was the first one to come around to his senses and clicked his tongue. He did not doubt the identity of the captain of the 8th division.
It was rumored that their chief commander, the founder of the International Crimes Unit, was the captain of the 8th division’s father.
Then, Fu Zhi and Ye Jiu were brother and sister.
In his opinion, judging from the fact that their chief commander was willing to let Ye Jiu do the in vivo research, it was evident that he did not care about Ye Jiu at all.
No parents in this world would raise their kid as he was an indispensable object.
Therefore, this showed that the captain of the 8th division was not Fu Zhi at all!
When the thought came into his mind, he said, “Nice to meet you, captain. Your voice is so sweet. What kind of audio processing device are you using?”
He paused for a moment before continuing, “Well, this might not be related to our meeting, but I think we should hang out sometime after the mission. Maybe we can play games together!”
Fu Zhi was stunned. After that, she said, “98k and a silencer.”
The captain of the 3rd division fell silent.
“Let’s get back to our business first,” the captain of the 2nd division said after he came around from his senses, “For this extraction, we’re going to send in four teams. The 3rd division and I will be meeting up with the 4th and 5th divisions. As for the 6th division and 7th division, you guys stay back and be ready to assist us. The 8th division… You are going to distract Fu Zhi. Both of you are girls, maybe you guys have a lot of common topics to talk about.”
Jiang Ningbei was the only one amongst them who knew the true identity of the captain for the 8th division. However, he was not going to say anything since he knew nobody would believe in him. As such, he just touched his nose and continued to watch the show.
“You want me to fight Fu Zhi? Serious?” Fu Zhi asked with her brows lifted. “What if I can’t defeat this most dangerous devil that you guys speak of?”
“We have faith in you. Besides, we’re not asking for your opinion. We’re giving you an order, and all you have to do is do your part well,” the captain of the 3rd division chimed in, “Besides, Fu Zhi is just a girl who happens to know how to drive a race car, so you don’t have to be scared of her!”
Fu Zhi fell silent and she did not say anything in return.
The captain of the 3rd division then pressed on, “It’s all due to our predecessors’ effort that the International Crime Unit could reach where we’re at today, so how can we let Fu Zhi destroy it? Am I right?”
“Yes!” Everyone chanted in chorus save for Fu Zhi. He looked at her and asked, “What are you busy with? Why don’t you say anything?”
“I’m busy learning how to lick someone else’s boots,” Fu Zhi replied.
“...Rather than flattering your superiors, you should work hard and get things done! Gold will shine wherever it is! Our organization doesn’t indulge in empty boasting, flattery, or bribery!”
The captain of the 3rd division sounded perfectly righteous. “Captain, the organization and the people have entrusted this difficult mission to you because they believe in your abilities! Don’t sell yourself short!” Just keep Fu Zhi occupied. One sacrifice from you could bring happiness to countless families!
Fu Zhi said sincerely, “I don’t think sending me to deal with Fu Zhi is a particularly wise decision.”
“I’ve lived for over thirty years, and I’ve never thought more clearly than I do today!” the captain of the 3rd division declared. “It has to be you. Really, nobody is better suited to this. My decision is extremely wise!
“Come on, Little Eight. Let’s discuss the details of the reconnaissance and the timing of the jailbreak.”
“Are you sure that’s a good idea?”
“Don’t be shy! We’re all on the same side. What’s wrong with hearing us out? Our goal is to get rid of that she-devil!”
Honestly, faced with his heartfelt confidence, Fu Zhi could only encourage him. “If you can’t succeed, who can? If you can’t get things done, who can?”
The praise went straight to his head. “It’s not that I’m so capable. It’s that our opponent is so useless.”
Jiang Ningbei: “...” Just shut the fuck up, buddy!
The man in question sensed nothing amiss. Once they had discussed the plan and obtained the 2nd division captain’s approval, he slapped the table. “That’s settled! The captain of the 8th division is the key to the mission. Captain, can you keep that weakling Fu Zhi occupied for half an hour?”
“Fu Zhi is quite strong, but I think she’ll listen to me,” Fu Zhi replied.
Reassured, the captain of the 8th division said, “Then, according to the unit’s rules, before a major operation involving almost every division, everyone has to show their face and take an oath.”
“How about this for our slogan? ‘Deal with Fu Zhi, set things right! Assassinate Fu Zhi and make an example of her!’” the captain of the 4th division suggested.
Nobody objected. “Rescuing the captains of the 4th and 5th divisions can’t wait. Anyone who lets us down is a puppy!”
Fu Zhi: “...”
Then everyone raised their right hands and looked toward the dark video window belonging to the captain of the 8th division.
She hesitated. “Why don’t we skip it? I’m afraid my looks might not suit your current tastes. I might scare you off.”
“What’s there to worry about? Once you join the International Crime Unit, you’re family. As the old saying goes, a child doesn’t despise an ugly mother, and a dog doesn’t despise... Ahem. What family rejects its own?”
“Exactly. With masks on, none of us can really see one another clearly anyway. We’ve even explained our entire battle plan to you. That shows we trust you and like you. If you won’t turn on your camera, you’re looking down on us!”
“Turn it on! This is the beginning of that wicked she-devil getting caught in her own trap. It’s a joyous occasion! The whole family should show up together!”
“...”
In the meeting room, the captains grew louder and louder, all talking over one another.
“Since you’re asking so sincerely, and you think of me as family...”
The voice that sounded so much like Fu Zhi continued, “Then I’ll take off my mask and let you see the real me. Consider it the last little bit of kindness I have left.”
No mask? Her last bit of kindness? What kind of bizarre turn was this? Hadn’t she just said she was ugly?
Before they could work it out,
a light suddenly appeared on the previously dark screen. It spilled down from an overhead lamp.
It was warm and inviting.
Through the bright light, they could make out a hazy figure.
Judging by the outline, it was definitely a girl.
The video shifted slightly, gradually focusing on her face.
Just as everyone was thinking that the captain of the 8th division was probably a beauty being modest, suddenly—
The image sharpened.
Almond-shaped eyes, a face no bigger than a palm, bright eyes and white teeth. She was sixteen or seventeen, yet her features carried a cool indifference unusual for someone her age. Silent, she had a striking presence and beautiful, expressive eyes. She was unmistakably a lovely young woman!
“Holy shit! A ghoooost!” The captain of the 4th division screamed, becoming the first to leave the video call along with the captain of the 5th division.
Countless cries of “Holy shit!” followed.
The less courageous instinctively left the call. Only the somewhat braver captains of the 2nd and 3rd divisions remained, along with Jiang Ningbei, who was simply enjoying the show. Rapid breathing filled the meeting room, as though everyone’s hearts had gone out of rhythm!
“Y-you...” The captain of the 3rd division pointed at Fu Zhi and shot to his feet, his hand shaking. “What did you do to our captain? No, what did our captain do to you? No, that’s not... You’re the captain of the 8th division? You came into our meeting to toy with my feelings?! Fu Zhi, we’re both experts. You have no sense of fair play!”
That last sentence was delivered with tremendous moral conviction.
Fu Zhi counted off the ways she was supposedly no expert. “I could never flatter anyone as well as you. ‘Ugly freak.’ ‘Get rid of the she-devil.’ ‘Nothing to fear’...” As she counted, she looked up and asked him, “With all that literary talent and such a poisonous little mouth, are you planning to publish a book and let society beat some sense into you?”
The captain of the 3rd division: “...”
Truthfully, he had once dreamed of becoming an author, only to be mercilessly turned away by a newspaper. The tender seed of his ambition had been ruthlessly battered by the storm!
The captain of the 2nd division struggled to recover in this atmosphere. “You’re really the captain of the 8th division?”
Fu Zhi turned her phone in her hand and replied humbly, “Captain is too much. Just call me Little Eight, Boss Two.”
The captain of the 2nd division: “...No need for Boss Two. You can call me Little... Little Two.”
The captain of the 3rd division chimed in. When you needed someone’s help, you had to lower your head. “Call me Little Three.”
Jiang Ningbei could not hold back and spat out his water. Seeing the captain of the 3rd division on the verge of fury, he hastily explained, “Sorry, sorry! I’m not making fun of ‘Little Three.’ I just have no respect for homewreckers. Don’t misunderstand me, Captain!”
The captain of the 3rd division: “...” Now I fucking misunderstand you even more.
“Eight... Little Eight, since we’re all teammates and colleagues who are bound to see each other around, why don’t we let this matter go? What do you say?”
“I don’t go on missions. We aren’t bound to see each other around.” Fu Zhi leaned back in her chair. “Rules are rules. Five million per person. Take it or leave it. With that pathetic grasp of The Art of War, don’t dream of taking me on.”
“...”
“Fu Zhi,” the captain of the 2nd division said, drawing a deep breath, “show a little mercy. As long as you send them back, the next time the International Crime Unit recruits new members, I’ll assign all of them to your division!”
“So they can drag me down at a critical moment? Like the Calabash Brothers trying to rescue their grandpa, getting captured one after another?”
The captain of the 2nd division: “...”
“If you have the money, pay the ransom. If you don’t, stop wasting my time. You’re a grown man. Why are you always trying to take advantage of a young girl?”
Fu Zhi muttered this, but before the captain of the 2nd division could leave the meeting in anger, her gaze sharpened. “And this business of using my brother for human experimentation ends here. Since it’s your first offense, I’ll let you settle it with money. If there’s a next time, you’ll pay with your lives. Understand?”
—
Elsewhere.
The following day, at Fu Yuan’s villa.
Fu Zhao had taken the earliest available flight and changed vehicles twice. At eight that evening, he finally arrived at the villa with its elegant surroundings.
By then, Fu Zhi had returned to Yuanshi Villa to complain to Xu Wei about Ye Jiu running off.
As soon as Fu Zhao got out of the car, he hurried to the resting room.
Ye Jiu was able to get out of bed and walk on the third day after his operation.
At the time, Fu Zhi was reading research materials at Yuanshi Villa. Fu Zhao was the only one staying with him at Fu Yuan’s villa.
Dressed in a casual sweatshirt, the man brought the food into the room, then sat down in the chair opposite Ye Jiu.
Their eyes met.
Fu Zhao spoke first. “You were responsible for Zhou Tingting’s death. Do you have any idea how high the equipment rated your antisocial personality traits?! After you returned to China, I thought you’d behave yourself a little around Fu Zhi. And what did you do? You agreed to the International Crime Unit’s request for human experimentation again. Ye Jiu, your body is a gift from your parents. Are you trying to turn the world upside down?”
His tone was heavy, carrying the authority of someone accustomed to command.
Ye Jiu showed little emotion. Holding his chopsticks, he said, “Anyone who wants Fu Zhi dead will die by my hand.
“Since nobody in the Zhou family could keep Zhou Tingting under control, I helped them do it.”
As for the human experimentation, “I’ve never thought there was any difference between you and the people from the International Crime Unit.”