Chapter 79: Transaction
Chapter 79: Transaction
After the capture of Scarface, Chen Chuan resumed his daily training routine.
In the morning, he went out for basic training, practiced his martial arts techniques and straight fist combat, and in the evening, he dedicated himself to uninterrupted breathing exercises, while also finding time to practice his sword techniques.
As he needed practical combat experience with weapons, he sought advice from Cheng Zitong, who provided him with a certificate. With this, Chen Chuan planned to visit the training hall and the combat department to spar with other students, ensuring he'd be familiar with weapon handling when he obtained his weapon permit.
However, a problem emerged. His training duration far exceeded that of ordinary students, leading to a significant daily consumption of training drugs.
Chen Chuan feared that at this rate, the semester's allocated drugs for each student would be insufficient within a month or two. He anticipated having to purchase additional drugs with money.
Even with Cheng Zitong's discounted price, the annual consumption would still be substantial. Chen Chuan realized he needed to take on more commissions.
He checked the dematerialization phenomenon after capturing the well child, finding it weaker, gradually weakening. He decided to wait until it completely disappeared before inquiring about a second assignment from Cheng Zitong.
That evening, after practicing sword techniques, Chen Chuan used a special sword oil sent by Old Lady Ni to clean and maintain his sword.
As he practiced, his movements became more fluid, and he sensed something unique about the sword. It seemed particularly conducive to transmitting power, which made sense if it was crafted to enhance power projection.
However, Chen Chuan also felt there was something else within the sword that he hadn't identified or mastered. He couldn't pinpoint it, but the feeling was there.
Midway through maintenance, the dorm supervisor called out, "Chen Chuan, your phone."
Chen Chuan guessed the caller's identity. He opened the door, thanked the supervisor, and walked to the public phone. Picking up the receiver, he said, "Hello, this is Chen Chuan."
As expected, Wei Chang'an's voice came through, "Junior, Scarface's matter is settled. Tonight, we're luring Tong Qianjiang. You must come. If you're available, meet me at 7:00 PM."
"Okay, Wei Ge. I'll wait at the dorm," Chen Chuan replied.
After the call, Chen Chuan returned to his room. It was just before 6:30 PM, and he had half an hour left. He continued to slowly wipe the sword, and with a flick of his wrist, a cold light flashed from the blade.
Once finished, he sheathed the sword and went to the bathroom to freshen up. After changing into outdoor clothes, he headed downstairs.
It was not yet 7:00 PM, but darkness had already enveloped the outside, illuminated by streetlights. As Chen Chuan exited, Wei Chang'an's Tuotu car arrived. Wei Chang'an greeted him from the car, and Chen Chuan approached, opening the door and getting in.
Wei Chang'an drove off, leaving the school grounds and heading down the main road. He took out several forms and handed them to Chen Chuan, saying, "Junior, these are the forms for the previous commissions, including capturing 'Tian Ge' and Scarface. Sign these, and I'll deliver them. I'll get the receipts back to you, and the payment will be sent later. By the way, do you have an account?"
"Yes, I'll give you my account details later, Wei Ge," Chen Chuan replied.
He took the forms and, despite being in the car, signed them with steady hands, ensuring the characters were straight and clear. After finishing, he handed the forms back and asked, "Wei Ge, you seem a bit down today?"
"You noticed?" Wei Chang'an replied with a self-deprecating tone. "My father always says that while I can get along with people, I can't keep things hidden. He believes I won't amount to much if I don't change this habit."
Chen Chuan thought to himself, "I may not know much, but it seems you didn't hide things well, Mop Wei Ge."
Wei Chang'an carefully put away the documents and let out a sigh of relief before speaking, "The task of capturing Tong Qianjiang has been reassigned to someone else.
The company claims that I suffered heavy losses during the previous capture operation, and many were seriously injured. So, they've assigned someone else to lead this mission.
They even removed the team I originally led and replaced them with their own people."
He glanced at Chen Chuan and said, "If it weren't for you, my junior, being a key participant and crucial figure in both capture operations, they would have excluded you as well."
Chen Chuan understood that conflicts were inevitable, and it was clear that someone was trying to take credit for their efforts. He couldn't do much to help in this situation.
After a moment of thought, Chen Chuan asked, "Wei Ge, did Scarface reveal Tong Qianjiang's whereabouts for this capture operation?"
Wei Chang'an shook his head. "No, Scarface is still bedridden. You were ruthless, junior. Although he didn't die, it's almost impossible for him to recover to a normal state. Fortunately, we have the truth-telling drug, and through its effects, he revealed some information.
Scarface mainly had control over the drugs left by Chou Huzi. His subordinate, Tian Yaozu, is the one in charge of communication. This kid agreed to cooperate, so we gained Tong Qianjiang's trust through him. We arranged a deal for tonight to exchange the drugs, and as long as Tong Qianjiang shows up, we can almost certainly capture him."
Chen Chuan thought to himself that it was no wonder the Commission Company intervened at such a critical time. Wei Chang'an's current commission level left him with no choice but to comply with their decision.
After observing the road for a while, Chen Chuan asked, "Wei Ge, are we going to Xigang District this time?"
"Yes," Wei Chang'an replied. "The agreed-upon location is the same Xigang District where Tong Qianjiang was first discovered. The company has already made arrangements. As long as he shows up, we will definitely capture him."
Over twenty minutes later, the car arrived at an abandoned factory in Xigang District and drove straight in. From the outside, nothing seemed unusual, but inside, the place was brightly lit, indicating the presence of a generator for power.
"To avoid alerting Tong Qianjiang, we'll park the car here," Wei Chang'an said. "From now on, we'll proceed on foot to the designated location."
As the car drove into the factory, Chen Chuan noticed several other vehicles already parked inside. Wei Chang'an explained, "They all belong to the company."
After parking the car, Chen Chuan stepped out and asked, "Wei Ge, I hope you don't mind me asking, but who is the person replacing you as the leader of this task? Is it someone from the upper management of the company?"
Wei Chang'an closed the car door and said with a mocking tone, "Hu Shiguang, the second son of the company's boss. In the past, others always helped him with his commissions. This time, the boss is giving his son an opportunity to gain experience.
Anyone can see that this is a straightforward way to gain undeserved credit. If we capture Tong Qianjiang, we can use this to trace back to Fang Dawei's group. It's a quick way to gain industry experience, and the boss is paving the way for his son to take over the company's operations."
Shaking his head again, Wei Chang'an added, "Once I become a senior delegate, I'll definitely go solo and never work with these people again. Let's not talk about this anymore. I don't want to ruin your mood, junior. Let's go."
After leaving the factory, Wei Chang'an took out a flashlight and led the way along a path overgrown with weeds. Chen Chuan could tell that Wei Chang'an had been here before.
After walking for about two miles, they reached another abandoned factory. Although it seemed unremarkable from the outside, Chen Chuan could sense numerous eyes observing them from both the open and hidden.
Wei Chang'an walked to a side door and knocked, saying, "It's Wei Chang'an. I'm here to meet Mr. Hu and inquire about tonight's arrangements."
After a short wait, the door opened, and a leader-like figure appeared, followed by a security guard. The leader glanced at Wei Chang'an and then at Chen Chuan, asking, "Wei Entrustee, who is this?"
Wei Chang'an gave him a sidelong glance and said, "Don't you recognize him? He's my junior, Chen Chuan!"
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