Chapter 427 Price_2
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Without a doubt, the thugs across the street hadn't received the command to attack; they were also waiting for something. As for the security team led by Jiang Tao, without Chu Mo's order, they didn't continue their assault either.
The wait wasn't long; two minutes later, the thugs that had initially crowded the area impenetrably seemed to have received an order. Just like when they arrived, they retreated swiftly, like the tide, and within only five minutes, the thousands of thugs in the alley had vanished without a trace.
Chu Mo didn't rush down; he rubbed his somewhat numb cheeks and looked up at the clear, blue sky—it was then that he noticed the starry sky was exceptionally pure tonight, with the stars above particularly bright.
Having been tense the entire time, he hadn't even had the moment to appreciate the beautiful night scene. Now that he had relaxed, he finally let out a long sigh.
After stretching his muscles a bit, and seeing a lengthy queue of vehicles stop at the entrance of the alley again, Chu Mo knew that his few spokespersons had received the news and hurried over.
Not staying any longer, Chu Mo directly climbed down towards the beacon.
Two minutes later, when his shoes finally touched the ground, he realized that every alley was surrounded, inside and out, in three concentric layers. Even Fan Gao, who had previously been injured and taken to the hospital, had rushed over.
Chu Mo didn't say much. He gently patted Fan Gao's shoulder and without turning his head, said:
"Go back!"
As Chu Mo approached the Mercedes-Maybach, he immediately saw Zhan Bingxue's face full of concern. Next to Zhan Bingxue stood Qin Zixuan, Liang Bing, Yang Xuan, Dong Xun'er, and all the spokespersons were present. Even behind Bingxue, Jiang Rourou, the "half-step Grandmaster," was surprisingly there too.
After this incident, Chu Mo became even more concerned about his own safety and more eager for top fighting power. So, when he saw Jiang Rourou again, he actually felt a sense of kinship.
Chu Mo nodded to the group of women, and as Jiang Tao personally opened the car door, he immediately got in.
The car door closed, and as the Maybach started slowly, Chu Mo suddenly said:
"Wait, let Fan Zhijian come in!"
The Maybach stopped again; Jiang Tao got out of the co-driver's seat, and shortly after, with another car door opening, the tall figure of Fan Zhijian appeared.
After closing the door, the Maybach started slowly again. Chu Mo looked at Fan Zhijian, who had a grave expression, and began speaking slowly:
"It should be the Lin family's doing. Even if they weren't the masterminds, they must have been involved. However, Lin Youzhi didn't admit it and instead caught a scapegoat. I've just reached an agreement with Lin Youzhi; the Lin family will retreat, and I will shut down three hundred and sixty jewelry stores...!"
As Chu Mo's words fell, he deliberately glanced at Fan Zhijian opposite him. Seeing no dissatisfaction from him, he continued:
"Rest assured, I won't let the Fan family's efforts go to waste. The jewelry business will be shut down temporarily, and all losses will be compensated to the Fan family. When the time is right, we will settle both old and new scores with them together."
"Everything is arranged by Mr. Chu!"
When Fan Gao's indifferent voice came through, Chu Mo gently closed his eyes. He had indeed been careless today; he thought that he was the number one power in the city, someone no one dared to provoke, but he hadn't anticipated that behind his back, countless people were hoping for his downfall.
This incident served as a wake-up call to Chu Mo and also made it clear to him that despite achieving remarkable glory in a short period of time, he still lacked a strong foundation. Once faced with complex situations, he truly was constrained.
The long convoy sped along, and twenty minutes later, the Rolls Royce at the front entered Emperor Xuan Villas, with Bentleys closely following. The Maybach Chu Mo was in also entered afterward.
When the Maybach slowly stopped at the entrance of Emperor's Mansion Villa Number One, the butler Danny was already there with more than a dozen maids to greet him respectfully.
Chu Mo stepped out of the car and, as he walked towards the villa's hall, spoke evenly:
"Later, Lin Youzhi, the Family Head of the Lin family, and Fan Zhijian, the Family Head of the Fan family, will come over. Have the kitchen prepare a dinner party; I want to entertain some distinguished guests!"
The middle-aged butler followed closely behind Chu Mo, and upon hearing the instructions, immediately nodded in acknowledgement.
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"The injured brothers were immediately sent to the hospital for treatment, and those who arrived tonight in the first batch will have their treatment upgraded by one level. Also, Jiang Tao, take a look for yourself, anyone who performs exceptionally well can be considered for an extraordinary promotion in treatment."
Detective agency head Jiang Tao immediately nodded respectfully!
At this moment, Chu Mo directly instructed the head maid:
"Run a hot bath, prepare a formal outfit for me, I need to wash up first!"
Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion. Besides the few dozen injured bodyguards who had been sent to the hospital, the entire Emperor's Mansion Villa Number One was guarded by at least two hundred bodyguards, ensuring that not even a fly could get in.
In the steamy bathroom, Chu Mo was fully immersed in the warm bathtub. Even though he was safe now, the thought of the life-and-death situation he had just encountered still made him feel a chill; if Lin Youzhi had been determined to end his life, then relying solely on Jiang Tao and his people might not have been enough to guarantee his safety.
At this time, the person who appeared in Chu Mo's mind was not his spokesperson or a loved one, but Grandmaster Jiang Dingnan, known as a great master in martial arts.
If that grandmaster-level elder had been present, with the strength to send Fan Gao flying with a single punch, Chu Mo wasn't sure if he could have been brought to safety even against a thousand thugs.
Even if they couldn't break out, having him by his side would likely keep him safe, or at least until reinforcements arrived.
"It's time to hire a great grandmaster as a personal bodyguard!"
In the bath, Chu Mo murmured to himself, and then he gently stood up. Immediately, a graceful figure was by his side to help dry his body.
There wasn't much time for a bath, as guests would likely arrive soon. After washing away the fatigue, Chu Mo emerged from the bath, and with the help of the maids, he quickly got into a solemn formal outfit. As he stepped out of the bathroom, several maids were swiftly at his service.
The head maid personally fixed his hair, while the foreign maid Annie smoothed the wrinkles in his clothing, and Xiao Ling knelt down to adjust the cuffs of his pants. Two minutes later, Chu Mo, with a wristwatch worth over a hundred million, appeared in the hall, where five spokespersons bowed and dozens of maids greeted him simultaneously.
Chu Mo, absorbed in his thoughts, took a seat at the center of the hall's sofa. He nodded lightly, then lifted his wristwatch to check the time. Just as he was about to inquire, the butler Danny hastily approached him:
"Mr. Chu, the guests have arrived!"
Chu Mo looked up and asked:
"Is it Lin Youzhi or Fan Zhijian?"
As the words fell, the middle-aged butler immediately bowed and replied:
"Mr. Chu, both guests have arrived together."
Chu Mo nodded. If it had been Lin Youzhi, he planned to let the man come in by himself, and if it had been Fan Zhijian, he thought of stepping out to receive him. However, now that both men had arrived together, it seemed appropriate to meet them shortly!
Gently standing up, Chu Mo then walked out of the hall with steady steps.
Accompanied by dozens of people behind him, after a short while, a clamor reached the courtyard gate, and then, under the lighting of the courtyard lamps, a group of men in black suits were seen striding toward them.
Flanked by dozens of bodyguards, two commanding middle-aged men with an air of distinction made their way towards them, and these two were none other than Fan Zhijian and Lin Youzhi.
Seeing both men arriving simultaneously, Chu Mo couldn't help but feel somewhat contemplative; just a few months ago, he could chat and laugh with these two men and now, a few months later, they were in a relationship where each sought the other's death.
Chu Mo's contemplation lasted only a brief moment. As the two men approached, he took a small step forward and extended his hand first towards Lin Youzhi, greeting:
"Director Lin, I trust you've been well!"