Chapter 533: Sudden Development
“Boss, are we really giving Vulture Master’s territory to Liu Hao’s crew?”
“Knock down one Vulture Master, and a second, third will pop up. Since we’re not getting involved in these underworld affairs, better Liu Hao takes the territory than see a second Vulture Master emerge.”
“I understand. I’ve already warned them.”
“Mm.”
Liu Yutong took out that key again, then retrieved the wolf-emblem badge from her bag, carefully aligning the key with the tiny keyhole and inserting it.
Accompanied by an almost inaudible click, the key slid in smoothly, fitting perfectly.
A moment later.
Liu Yutong held up the Swiss Bank safe deposit box certificate, a smile spreading across her face.
This trip had really been worth it.
Though she didn’t know what was in the bank safe, it was definitely valuable.
She then handed the certificate to Yun Cheng in the passenger seat.
“Take a look.”
Yun Cheng took it, examining it carefully, but didn’t recognize it: “Boss, what is this?”
Liu Yutong explained: “A Swiss Bank storage certificate, probably the highest confidentiality level.”
Yun Cheng was stunned. Though he didn’t understand these things well, hearing “Swiss Bank” was enough to guess its value.
“Boss, should we arrange to retrieve the contents first? Leaving it in Swiss Bank might not be safe.”
Liu Yutong nodded: “Have Mada bring Jiyu over, then get someone to handle their visas. Retrieve the contents first, see if there’s anything useful.”
“Remember, do it quietly and discreetly.”
This kind of job required reliable people. After considering everyone, Mada was the best choice. Originally she’d wanted to go herself, but suddenly had other ideas.
Now that the certificate was obtained, the badge and key were useless to her.
Perhaps they could be used.
Yun Cheng: “Understood. I’ll contact Mada right away.”
After handling this matter, Liu Yutong added: “Once people are arranged, start the search immediately.”
“Yes, Boss!” Yun Cheng replied.
Right then, Liu Yutong received a text message from an unknown number.
[Liu Yutong, as we part, I send you a great gift!]
After reading it, a bad premonition instantly surged within her, her eyes turning cold.
When she tried calling back, the number was already powered off. She immediately guessed it was a disposable burner phone.
Phone cards weren’t like in the future where real-name registration was mandatory. You could buy a card at any convenience store, making it nearly impossible to trace.
“What’s wrong, Boss?” Yun Cheng noticed her abnormality.
“I…”
Before Liu Yutong could explain, her phone rang again. It was Gao Min.
“Yutong, how’s your situation? Any leads?”
“I’ve already arranged people to search. I’ll inform you once we find them.”
“Yutong, I know you’ve called in people, but you mustn’t act rashly or engage them. Without solid evidence, that’s illegal. Just find them and tell me, I’ll bring people over as soon as possible.”
“Don’t worry Sis, I’m a law-abiding citizen. We never do illegal things. We just caught a group of criminals. Once we find Lin Bin and his crew, I’ll send them your way.”
Gao Min on the other end: “…”
She didn’t know what to say anymore.
No matter the situation, whenever she contacted her younger sister Liu Yutong, a [Merit +1] tag would refresh above her own head.
It was absurd!
Could this girl have some special constitution?
But that wasn’t her concern right now. Finding the person was the priority.
“Yutong, my earlier judgment may have been too optimistic. Fang Yaqiong might also be under control. I’m following leads heading to the west side of the city, hoping to find…”
Before Gao Min could finish—
Suddenly!
An extremely sharp screeching sound of brakes came through the phone.
The sound was so piercing that Liu Yutong instinctively pulled the phone away from her ear.
Then—
BANG!!!
A deafening explosion erupted from Liu Yutong’s phone receiver.
After the blast, the phone line turned into chaotic static.
Liu Yutong froze completely.
Since her rebirth, she’d faced countless major situations. At first she was unaccustomed to Yun Cheng and his crew’s underworld methods of communication and problem-solving, but after getting used to it, almost nothing could stir strong emotions in her.
This time, she was genuinely afraid. Especially her eyes, which momentarily turned hollow and lost.
“Sis?”
Liu Yutong called into the phone trembling.
No response.
Only that panic-inducing static crackle.
“Sis! Answer me!”
“SIS!!!”
Liu Yutong suddenly shouted, startling both the driver and Yun Cheng in the car.
“Boss!” Yun Cheng also realized something must have happened to Gao Min.
“Turn around!”
“To the west side, maximum speed!”
“Xiao Liu, hurry!” Yun Cheng immediately shouted.
The driver didn’t hesitate, wrenching the steering wheel and flooring the accelerator toward the west side.
The massive black motorcade was instantly left behind by the Maybach.
The trailing vehicles reacted and accelerated to follow.
“Boss, did Sister Gao get in an accident?” Yun Cheng’s voice trembled as he spoke.
Gao Min’s status in his heart was second only to Liu Yutong.
Liu Yutong had closed her eyes, trying to calm herself.
“Yun Cheng, find her first. We must confirm Sis is okay.”
Then she handed her phone to Yun Cheng.
“Call Gu Yebai. No matter what it takes, find out who sent this number!”
Yun Cheng only needed one glance at that text message to immediately judge that Gao Min’s car crash was no accident.
It was deliberate murder! A provocation aimed at the Boss!
“Boss, don’t worry. I will drag the culprit out!”
Yun Cheng’s voice sounded calm, yet carried a murderous chill that made one shudder.
Along the way.
Yun Cheng was almost constantly on the phone, his heart frantic with anxiety, but he suppressed it.
Because he feared his emotions would affect the Boss who was resting with eyes closed.
After who knows how long.
Suddenly, Yun Cheng’s other phone rang. He quickly answered, and after listening a few moments, his eyes sharpened.
“Boss, found them! Three kilometers ahead, intersection of Binjiang Road and Fenglin Street. Accident scene confirmed—it’s the taxi Sister Gao was in!”
Liu Yutong’s eyes snapped open: “Situation?”
“The scene… it’s devastating. The taxi was hit head-on by an out-of-control container truck. The truck driver abandoned the vehicle and fled; pursuit is underway. The taxi is nearly crushed…”
Yun Cheng couldn’t continue.
“My sister…”
“We’re… we’re verifying.”