Chapter 68: Chapter 68: The Night Before (3)
Editor: Noodletown Translations
The two had already entered a room that was significantly smaller; now only Wayne and Mu Fan were inside. When the double-layered gas-closed door shut, the outside sounds were completely isolated.
“This room isn’t simple. It completely blocks signals. If I hadn’t stationed myself in your Sky Communication in advance, even the headset wouldn’t work,” Black exclaimed in wonder.
“This room has the highest confidentiality level in the entire manor.” Wayne gestured for Mu Fan to take a seat, and then the head of the Fowen Consortium bowed solemnly to Mu Fan, prompting Mu Fan to quickly stand up.
“Please, let me know.”
“Style Bar, New Guardian Association, Wen family, six safe locations within this district, June 2nd…” Mu Fan slowly articulated a few keywords.
Wayne was suddenly surprised.
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When the two returned to the VIP hall ten minutes later, Gaoling Sen had already grown impatient. If not for Shelly comforting her father from the side, he might have already left.
Thus, as soon as Wayne appeared, Gaoling Sen stood up directly: “I really have no interest in playing games with you guys anymore. I want to leave now, immediately!” He said, as he attempted to drag Shelly away.
Yet, Wayne forcefully waved his right hand, his tone decisive, “Issue the Family Head’s order! Tonight, the entire Fowen family is grounded. The manor is under Level One alert, effective for 24 hours! I will provide an explanation afterward.”
“Another explanation!” Gaoling Sen was truly furious, slamming the table fiercely: “I’m not part of your family. What can you possibly do to me!”
Wayne pressed the alert bell directly, his tone leaving no room for doubt: “Guard Team! Please escort the two honorable guests to Special Rooms 1 and 2 to rest.”
A group of heavily armed security personnel entered, forming an arc and surrounding Gaoling Sen and his daughter.
“Wayne! Think carefully about the consequences of offending the Gaoling family!!” Gaoling Sen did not resist further, but his gaze was extremely dark, looking at Wayne with a pitying look.
“I’ve thought it over. Please!” Wayne then softly said to the side, where Shelly was looking fearful, “Shelly, rest here for a day without worry; I won’t harm you.”
“Hmph!” Gaoling Sen dragged Shelly, who looked like a small white flower, out of the VIP hall, surrounded by the Armed Guard.
This time not even the fat man knew what had happened in the past ten minutes. Seeing the eyes of the five family elders filled with anger, Wayne did not offer any explanation but rather continued to issue orders decisively, from the number of servants to the area arrangements for the family members the following day.
He, Wayne, the current head of the Fowen Consortium on Loga Star, a business legend who started from scratch! Here, he did not need to answer to anyone!
The fat man’s eyes shone brightly, this was his father! For the first time seeing his father so dominant and decisive when the family faced a crisis, his heart couldn’t help but stir.
“Harry, take Mu Fan to Special Room 3, then follow Mu Fan’s arrangements!”
Mu Fan patted the fat man’s shoulder, “Harry, I know you have a lot to ask; I’ll explain it to you later.”
The fat man gritted his teeth; he didn’t know if it was because of his father’s influence, but nodded vigorously, taking the lead to walk out, with a rather heroic demeanor.
Mu Fan looked at the fat man’s righteous expression and shook his head with amusement, following him out.
Soon, the two arrived at the resting room; there were only five special rooms within the Fowen family’s manor, used to host the highest-level distinguished guests, each room about two hundred square meters, complete with garden terraces, steam therapy rooms, private cinemas, and so on. However, Mu Fan hadn’t had the chance to sit down before being pulled by the fat man.
“Mu Fan, what did you just say to my dad?”
“I traced the base of those who withdrew from your family, then got the news. It’s almost certain that there will be an air raid by the Star Thieves tomorrow. Some within the government are involved in this. Thus, upon receiving the information, Mr. Wayne directly issued the order.”
Mu Fan jumped onto the beige bed in the bedroom, bounced two or three times, and then comfortably lay down, looking at the ceiling while continuing, “There are six safe points in District 2, I checked the map; the closest to your manor is No. 45 West Wood Street, just three streets away. And don’t ask me how I know.”
“Luyun Restaurant!” The fat man stroked his chin, unexpectedly connecting Mu Fan’s words, “This is owned by Walt, the Deputy Head of the Logistics Department! His son and I are on relatively good terms. Because we both like eating.” The last sentence he muttered, a bit embarrassed. Without a second thought, he always felt like the goddess of luck was dancing in front of him ever since he met Mu Fan.
Mu Fan decisively said, “The situation is better than imagined. Tomorrow, if—and I mean if—you need to evacuate to a safe location, choose that place.”
The fat man nodded miserably, then suddenly felt something off and asked Mu Fan, lying there, “What about you?”
“Me?” Mu Fan replied comfortably with his eyes closed, “How could I miss such a chance; I still have to secure this first business. Tomorrow I’ll be with you first; if anything happens, I’ll strike out only after ensuring your safety.”
The fat man’s heart was almost strained, dear brother, this wasn’t a game, it was risking life, your mindset always makes me feel like I’m in a mental hospital.
Mu Fan opened his eyes and smiled, looking at the fat man’s despairing expression, which lightened the atmosphere, “Harry, I still want to go to school with you on Blue Capital Star, even if it’s the lowest-level D-class academy, I want to go.”
The fat man couldn’t understand Mu Fan’s thought, “Why do you want to go to school so much? I heard there are terrifying lectures by instructors every day. Your qualifications seem better suited for military enlistment, and the military treatment is quite good.”
Mu Fan’s eyes sparkled brightly; in that moment, filled with longing, he showed no sign of the tension from tomorrow’s upheaval, murmuring, “You know, Harry… Before this, I had never gone to school, always lived alone, never seen my parents, never had a full meal, never left District 22…”
From Mu Fan’s longing eyes, the fat man unexpectedly saw something called a dream.
“And now, I’ve reached the other side of the planet, I have the chance to avenge my foster parents, and if I can take revenge, I will have no more attachment to Loga Star. Next, I want to realize those scenes that only appeared in my dreams one by one.” Mu Fan retracted his gaze, feeling somewhat embarrassed by the fat man’s look, and smiled, “Sorry for the laugh.”
The fat man opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. He suddenly realized, most directly, how he compared to Mu Fan, envying his skills, yet having never experienced what was typical for a young boy, not even one percent.
Today’s casual inquiry from Harry led Mu Fan to the deepest resonance of his heart, yet, after voicing it, Mu Fan felt a refreshing sense of relief.
At PO Battle Net’s Training Base No. 341, Black did not speak but only transmitted Mu Fan’s voice, with the fighter standing quietly by. After a long time, there was a hint of deeply buried nostalgia and recollection in his tone, “Reminds me… of myself back then.”
On the night of June 1st, Harry counted sheep silently next door, while Mu Fan gazed at the ceiling and gradually slipped into a dream.
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