Chapter 574: Our Boss Wants to Meet You

Evening.

Inside the presidential suite of the Yijing Grand Hotel.

“Remember to close the door when you leave.”

Kong Tianjing counted out a stack of cash from his wallet and casually tossed it on the bedside table.

The red bills stood out starkly against the white bedsheets.

“Thank you, sir. If you need anything else, please remember to contact me.”

The woman sitting by the bed, getting dressed, eyes lit up, eagerly gathering the money and flashing Kong Tianjing a flattering smile.

As a third-tier model, she could only rely on her assets to earn some extra money on the side.

However, tonight’s guest wasn’t too bad—handsome and generous. She felt like she had hit the jackpot.

Kong Tianjing ignored her, picking up his phone to make a call.

“Second Uncle, can you arrive by tomorrow morning?”

“I’ll be there at 7 a.m. sharp in Yijing.”

A strong male voice came through the phone.

“Alright. Sigh, I don’t know if I’m just too nervous, but I keep feeling uneasy.”

Kong Tianjing sighed. He had been on high alert these past two days, but Xu Shaochen hadn’t made a move at all. Was he really going to sit back and let me send the item away?

Xu Shaochen’s inaction made him even more anxious and agitated because he couldn’t figure out what Xu Shaochen was planning.

That’s why he had suddenly called for a model, just to blow off some steam. After their session, his previously restless mood finally stabilized somewhat.

“Be careful. Don’t go out tonight. Better safe than sorry.”

“Mm, I know, Second Uncle. I’ve barely left the hotel these days. My bodyguards even sleep in the living room.”

Kong Tianjing was very cautious, but this heightened vigilance was starting to wear him down.

“Alright, then. The plane’s hit some turbulence, so I’ll hang up now.”

After those words, the call ended.

“Handsome, I’m leaving now. If you want anything else, remember to call me. I’ve got a few girlfriends who can come along too.”

The model, now fully dressed, threw a sly wink at Kong Tianjing before dramatically swaying her hips as she left the bedroom.

Kong Tianjing didn’t spare her another glance.

If it weren’t an urgent situation, he wouldn’t have even touched such a girl.

He had played with stars of all calibers; a small-time model wasn’t even worth his attention.

Shaking his head to clear his mind, he donned a bathrobe and left the bedroom.

“Young Master.”

In the living room, four bodyguards were watching a game. Seeing Kong Tianjing come out, they immediately stood and greeted him.

It was tough on them too.

All four were young men, brimming with energy, but the sounds from the bedroom earlier had driven them crazy.

“Mm, carry on. Don’t mind me. When it’s time to sleep, take turns to keep watch. At least one of you should stay awake at all times.”

Kong Tianjing nodded casually, then walked over to the wine cabinet and poured himself a glass of red wine.

“Don’t worry, Young Master. The four of us have paired up—one pair guards the first half of the night, the other the second half.”

One of the bodyguards replied confidently.

“Good.”

Though still apprehensive, Kong Tianjing had no other options at this point.

After all, he had come here for a vacation, so he had only brought four bodyguards. Now, he could only rely on them.

“Knock, knock, knock, knock…”

Suddenly, a series of knocks echoed from the door.

Everyone in the room visibly tensed.

The four bodyguards exchanged glances, then pulled out the handguns they had bought through illegal channels over the past days, their eyes warily fixed on the door.

“Who’s there?”

One of the bodyguards asked, pointing his gun at the door.

“Sir, it’s me. I… I forgot something and came back to get it. Could you please open the door?”

The voice of the model from earlier came through, tinged with urgency.

The men in the room, who had been on high alert, subconsciously let out a sigh of relief and put their guns away.

“Damn, forgetful woman. Go open the door and let her grab her stuff and get out of here.”

Kong Tianjing took a sip of red wine, waved a bodyguard forward, and said irritably.

The model had startled him; naturally, he was in no mood to be kind.

One of the bodyguards nodded and went to open the door.

Bang!

Ah!

As soon as he opened the door, his body flew backward uncontrollably, crashing hard onto the floor with a scream.

The other three bodyguards in the room were shocked by the sight. By the time they reacted and grabbed their guns, it was too late.

Long Yi, Long Er, and six other men rushed into the room all at once. Instantly, eight guns were aimed at Kong Tianjing and the rest.

“Young Master Kong, our boss wants to meet you. Please come with us. You’re an important figure, don’t make things difficult for us working folk.”

Long Yi’s tone was calm as he spoke to Kong Tianjing.

Kong Tianjing’s face darkened with anger. He glared at the trembling model, gritting his teeth. “You set me up!”

“I… I didn’t want to! They forced me to knock. I… I really didn’t mean to.”

The model was already pale with fear, her legs trembling as if she might cry at any moment.

“This money is yours. Take it and leave Yijing for a while. You know how to handle tonight, don’t you?”

Long Er handed her a large stack of cash, speaking coldly.

“Yes, I understand. No… I don’t know anything. I didn’t see or hear a thing tonight.”

The model babbled incoherently, clutching the money as she hurriedly fled the room.

She had been scared witless by the evening’s events. She never expected something out of a TV show to happen to her.

Even if you gave her a hundred guts, she wouldn’t dare breathe a word about tonight. She feared getting herself into trouble too much.

“Where’s Xu Shaochen? Tell him to meet me in person. I want to talk. I’ve hidden the item in a place no one knows about. If anything happens to me, he’ll never find it!”

Kong Tianjing forced down his terror, trying to keep his voice as steady as possible.

“Young Master Kong, our boss says you’re a man who values his life, so you’re certain to follow us.”

Long Yi said without any expression, signaling the others with a glance.

Several men came forward from behind him, taking the guns from Kong Tianjing’s bodyguards.

Bang!

Someone resisted and was struck on the head with a gun, forcing the weapon from his hand.

Swallowing hard, Kong Tianjing finally managed to speak, his voice dry:

“I… I’ll go with you. Just don’t do anything rash.”