Chapter 200: Fallen Into the Trap
"Just say what you mean! No need to beat around the bush with me." Hao Dahai interrupted Chen Tianlong, thinking it was all unnecessary nonsense.
Chen Tianlong still kept his hat brim low, crossing one leg over the other naturally, resting his right hand on his leg, with eyes under the hat constantly staring at Hao Dahai across from him.
After all, they hardly knew each other, and Hao Lao Ye would definitely not recognize his voice.
"What do you think your son is worth?" Chen Tianlong suddenly asked.
"What do you mean?"
Hao Dahai’s heart instinctively sank, fearing exactly what was coming.
"Your son is now a fugitive, easy to find, and if the police catch and sentence him, your losses won’t be just a few million; this incident is no small matter. Even if it didn’t result in death, it’s still attempted murder, and no amount of money will help."
Hao Dahai laughed inexplicably, and rather unnaturally: "Friend, as I’ve said, you can just speak directly, and we can discuss business straightforwardly without wasting everyone’s time beating around the bush."
Chen Tianlong was momentarily stunned, almost revealing himself. He had never done business, so naturally didn’t know how to discuss it.
Thinking for a while, Chen Tianlong appeared as composed as ever: "Lately, I’m a bit short on cash, President Hao, how about a few million to spend."
Hao Dahai collected his laughter: "You think with just a few words, you can get money from me?"
Hao Dahai somewhat understood now; this person wanted to double-cross, indeed bold enough to extort him.
"President Hao, as the saying goes, if you don’t want people to know, you’d better not do it. You know what you’ve done; where your son is, not only you know."
Hao Dahai’s brow furrowed, instinctively reflecting on Chen Tianlong’s words. He had to admit, this person indeed had a lot of information.
First, the rescue of his son was only known to Hao Shuai and a few close associates, yet this person knew the details so clearly, which explained a lot.
Secondly, daring to swagger in here and extort, unless he had something frightening in hand, Hao Dahai didn’t believe it.
Since he dared to use his son Hao Jian as a threat, it meant this person might already know his son’s whereabouts.
After much consideration, Hao Dahai chose a delaying tactic: "I can give you the money, but not now, I need to think about it."
"I can give you time; I’ll come back in half an hour."
Chen Tianlong stood up from the sofa, fastened his suit button, walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped: "Oh right, President Hao, a word of advice, those surveillance cameras around your villa are useless; I’d suggest changing them."
With that, Chen Tianlong walked out directly and closed the door.
Hao Dahai immediately picked up his phone and dialed a number: "What the hell are you doing... someone entered my room and you didn’t even know..."
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Like a specter, Chen Tianlong evaded those surveillance cameras and Xu Family’s patrols, retreating easily.
Getting into the police car, Zhang Yufei had already prepared the phone, connecting the surveillance equipment. Soon, the two heard Hao Dahai’s voice on the phone: "Hello, Tianlong, how is it now? Is everything okay?"
On the other end, Hao Jian’s voice was inaudible, only hearing Hao Dahai continue: "Safety is fine, but you must move immediately; the current place isn’t safe. I’ve arranged everything; now go to your eldest aunt’s house in North City South Sea temporarily to lay low. Once things cool down, I’ll arrange for you to go abroad."
The surveillance equipment only captured these sounds and then stopped.
Zhang Yufei put away the phone, looking at Chen Tianlong admiringly, almost wanting to kiss him, so excited that she nearly exclaimed.
Then she found it amusing. This guy seemed reckless in doing things, yet managed to solve her problem, truly impressive.
Looking at Zhang Yufei’s expression, Chen Tianlong changed his tone: "If you want to kiss your brother, go ahead, don’t hold back!"
"Pfft!"
Zhang Yufei couldn’t help but laugh out loud, this time a genuine laugh, her heart warming.
"Your move was indeed quite brilliant; I underestimated you before and apologize. If we catch Hao Jian this time, I’ll recommend commendation for you."
Actually, what Chen Tianlong did was quite simple, merely a move to test the waters. Hao Jian was on the run, like a startled bird, and his father Hao Dahai, thinking his son was unsafe, decided to relocate.
In the meantime, Chen Tianlong installed a bug in his room, precisely obtaining the most useful information.
"I’m not interested in commendation; just hoping you could be gentler with me and show your feminine side." Chen Tianlong smiled broadly.
"How is that my fault? If you didn’t provoke me, could I behave so aggressively? Actually, I’m quite gentle and ladylike, you know!"
Zhang Yufei rolled her eyes at Chen Tianlong, speaking irritably.
"See, there you go changing faces again." Chen Tianlong sighed with a bitter smile.
However, in a good mood, Zhang Yufei didn’t mind, smoothing her earlier stern expression, revealing a tempting smile: "Okay, I’m sorry, I’ll be gentler from now on."
"Huh?"
Chen Tianlong was completely dumbfounded, realizing this Zhang Yufei could act coy; this... a pig will climb a tree indeed.
"Alright, let’s hurry up and notify the director before Hao Jian runs away again."
The words reminded Zhang Yufei, who immediately called Zhao Bing, instructing them to head straight to Hao Family’s eldest aunt’s house in North City. After all, the Hao Family was a prominent family, many knew about his eldest aunt, and by casually asking around North City, they could easily know the exact location.
The two quickly got in the car and headed to the police station.
That night, around eleven o’clock, more than a dozen police cars surrounded Hao’s eldest aunt’s house tightly, and inevitably, Hao Jian was captured by the police again and sent to the detention center overnight.
After coordinating with the detention center’s warden, Chief Zhao Bing sent heavy guards, awaiting the court’s trial before transferring to the city’s high-security prison for serious offenders.
Thus, Hao Jian’s shining life came to an end, awaiting him, was endless dark torment.
Is this really the case?
At the Flying Eagle Gang’s base, a group of people gathered in a room, everyone frowning, with faces full of clouds of worry.
"Boss, why don’t we break him out of prison!"
Zhou Qianghan couldn’t hold it any longer; the flawless plan was somehow noticed by the police.
As to how it was discovered, he didn’t know; only that day the female officer Zhang Yufei and Chen Tianlong pursued them, it was undoubtedly this group indeed.
"Break out? Who do you think you are, treating the national army as fools?"
Hao Shuai couldn’t stand it either. Not one of them was brainy; under these circumstances, breaking out would be courting death. Once the government gets mad, everyone can wait to be imprisoned collectively.
"Oh, alright, then Tianlong he..."
"Don’t worry, I won’t let Tianlong just be ruined like this; he’s my only brother." Hao Shuai took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and said: "You guys don’t act rashly; I’ll handle this matter."
"Yes, boss."
Xu Wei and Zhou Qianghan nodded. It was a critical time, and they dared not act recklessly, lest a momentary impulse brings Hao Jian to an irreparable situation.
After the meeting, Hao Shuai drove back to the Hao Family.
Hao Family Mansion.
After several failed plans earlier, Hao Dahai doubted Hao Shuai’s plan, so he summoned Hao Shuai for a small meeting.
Looking at the previously huge lineup of the Hao Family, which was now scarce, Elder Hao was also a bit anxious.
"Dad, why did you summon me so urgently, what’s the matter?"
Hao Shuai already had a rough idea, it was nothing more than matters pertaining to the Hao Family. Not only his brother Hao Jian’s issue but also the Hao Family’s financial crisis.
"Hao Shuai, I suppose I don’t have to say, you already know, right? Our Hao Family’s current situation is very bad, with Hao Jian incarcerated, and since we lost the partnership opportunity with Baiyun Group last time, our economy has been declining. At this rate, in less than three months, the Hao Group will face the risk of bankruptcy." Elder Hao said.