Chapter 657: Trying to Kill Me? Think Again

Book 657: Trying to Kill Me? Think You’re Up to It? (Update 5)

It’s better to be brainless—only the fool is easy to handle. Lin

But how does a brainless person become a renowned Dynamics Expert, a doctor, and the head of an aerospace propulsion laboratory?

Xiao Yu was puzzled.

Mind you, what he truly took pride in wasn’t a system hack, nor the miracle of reincarnation, or even his current standing in the Dragon Kingdom.

It was his exceptional knack for solving crimes!

He didn’t possess Old Silver Coin’s scheming mindset, nor could he strategize like one.

Even an experienced operator like Old Silver Coin wouldn’t dare treat him like a plaything.

Everything hinged on Xiao Yu’s brilliant mind and his impeccable detective skills.

Based on various clues, logical deductions, careful analyses, and meticulous observations… there was something very off about Grant!

How could that be inferred?

For example, consider this analogy.

Some scientists, doctors, and scholars are seen by the public as ‘masters’.

If you were one of these masters, you’d naturally cultivate an air of sophistication and uphold that refined persona every day.

If you came off too down-to-earth and petty, it would completely shatter the image you’ve built.

Your persona would collapse.

Then, inside this business suite, Xiao Yu caught another person’s scent.

That person was right there in the suite…

“You want to ask for my price?”

Xiao Yu wiped his smile away and glared coldly at Grant. “A mutt like you thinks you can even ask about my price?”

27: “You…”

Grant’s face changed, revealing anger and irritability.

“In business, stick to business. If you want to negotiate, go fetch your master.”

Xiao Yu sneered, “Please, don’t waste our time.”

“I…”

An enraged Grant was about to unleash a torrent of curses.

“Enough!”

A female voice called out from the open bedroom door.

Xiao Yu turned his head to see a woman stepping out of the bedroom.

She looked to be around forty-five—Caucasian with brown hair.

Her olive-green eyes glinted with a cool indifference while a sharp, cold aura surrounded her.

Xiao Yu squinted his eyes.

How could one possibly describe this woman?

A person of authority!

Faced with her, Grant’s expression shifted once again, this time into a groveling smile.

It must have been hard for him to force such a smile in front of an elder.

“Dismiss him.”

The woman waved her hand, and Grant left the business suite.

What a lowlife!

“How did you know?”

A flicker of curiosity passed over her cool, aloof face as she shot Xiao Yu an icy look.

“Before you ask, shouldn’t you introduce yourself?”

Xiao Yu replied calmly.

“Duolan.”

Her voice grew even colder.

“Allen.” Xiao Yu smiled and nodded.

“I don’t need to know who you are.”

Duolan fixed her gaze on him. “Now, answer my question.”

“No matter how fancy your clothes, a beggar is still a beggar.”

Xiao Yu shrugged. “Nobility will always remain noble.”

“I see.”

A sharp glint flashed in Duolan’s eyes as she scrutinized Xiao Yu. “Country Y’s security personnel—no one else? They even sent a child?”

“Madam, such crude taunts hardly suit someone of your stature, don’t they?”

Xiao Yu’s smile remained unaltered.

“Haha.”

Duolan smiled, and her icy demeanor momentarily melted away. “Not bad. Quite composed.”

“Not that composed.”

Xiao Yu shook his head. “Facing you, I nearly wet my pants.”

“Why?” Duolan asked with a half-smile.

“Because I never expected…”

Xiao Yu’s face registered genuine astonishment—no act at all. “The one selling the Satellite Manufacturing Data turns out to be from Country D’s… security personnel!”

Security personnel… Security Bureau?

No, Country D even has another security department.

You could call it the Security Department.

But in Country D its full name is: Federal Intelligence Bureau!

Xiao Yu was utterly shocked. He never imagined that the ‘seller’ was actually one of Country D’s security operatives.

Such a thing would never occur in the Dragon Kingdom.

But abroad… it’s all too commonplace!

So, how did Xiao Yu deduce it?

Being security personnel himself, he recognized the unmistakable ‘scent’ on the other party.

It was all too familiar!

At that moment, many of his doubts were resolved.

The Security Bureau was indeed fishing—it was even cooperating with the Federal Intelligence Bureau.

And the Federal Investigation Bureau was also on the hunt for the real buyer, with neither party interfering with the other.

One was truly fishing while the other was genuinely selling.

“Hmph!”

Duolan scoffed coldly. “If you’re too clever, you’ll end up dead sooner.”

“No, no, no.”

Xiao Yu laughed and shook his head. “I have no intention of dying early, madam. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we?”

“The price.” Duolan demanded in a cold tone.

“How can we set a price if you won’t show me the goods?”

Xiao Yu’s smile faded as his tone turned icy.

“Smack! Smack!”

Duolan clapped her hands, and the room’s door swung open.

A burly man in a black suit and dark sunglasses entered, carrying a laptop.

Xiao Yu accepted the laptop while the suited man stood silently by his side.

The man exuded a bone-chilling aura, staring coldly at Xiao Yu.

And that wasn’t all.

Xiao Yu could feel that the moment he grasped the laptop…

his head was being locked onto by a sniper rifle.

At the same instant…

his ears picked up that two individuals outside had drawn their guns and disengaged the safety locks.

The security measures were indeed impressive!

Remaining calm, Xiao Yu didn’t open the laptop; instead, he faced Duolan. “Is everything inside?”

“No, it’s over here.”

Duolan lifted her hand, revealing a mini USB flash drive.

“Then forget it.”

Xiao Yu handed the laptop to the suited man and glared at Duolan. “How can I verify the authenticity without seeing the entire dataset? Business is a trade—money for goods. This isn’t about a buck or two. You know what I mean?”

“Then where’s your money?”

Duolan sneered coldly. “I haven’t seen it either.”

“4X257…”

Xiao Yu dictated a string of letters and numbers: “RS Bank Confidential Account. You can have it checked.”

The suited man departed.

Ten minutes later, he returned, walked to Duolan’s side, bowed his head, and uttered a number.

“One hundred billion!”

Duolan’s expression changed abruptly; she was utterly stunned.

Xiao Yu’s seemingly affable smile barely concealed his confusion.

That account had been revealed by Mu Qingwu.

She had also given him the authorization password along with two special withdrawal methods.

He recalled Mu Qingwu telling him, ‘I hope you never need the money in that account!’

What could that mean?

Perhaps only that couple truly understood the account’s real significance.

Xiao Yu had never imagined that the account would hold one hundred billion!

Collecting himself, Xiao Yu smiled again. “You’ve seen my sincerity; now where’s yours?”

“Hehe!”

Duolan suddenly grinned in an eerie manner. “As long as I keep you around, isn’t that hundred billion mine?”

“You really think I’d come unprepared?”

Xiao Yu fixed his gaze on Duolan. “Wanna bet?”

Duolan fell silent, her expression dark and uncertain.

After a long pause, she lifted her hand and tossed the USB drive to Xiao Yu.

The suited man once again handed over the laptop.

In the end… Xiao Yu ignored the laptop and simply tucked the USB drive into his pocket.

A brilliant smile spread across his face as he laughed at the visibly shocked Duolan. “Thank you!”

“Kill him!” Duolan screamed.

Bang!

A sniper bullet shattered the window of the business suite.

Xiao Yu had already moved to Duolan’s side, mockingly asking,

“Trying to kill me? Think you’re up to it?”

Wen

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