Glenn didn’t want to get into a lengthy debate as their time was very limited, so he reluctantly nodded in agreement. Sean looked more at ease, then helped his grandmother put on her coat. Once they were ready, the three of them quietly left the house.Pao and his partner immediately noticed Glenn approaching, and they started walking ahead to ensure there were no obstacles in their path. Luckily, it was quite deserted, allowing them to move quickly toward the village gate.They hid behind a wall as they neared the village gate, with Pao squinting to check the post, which appeared empty."I think it’s safe, let’s go," Pao whispered.As they were about to pass through the gate, headlights approached from the right, while from the left, a procession of torches drew near. The situation was completely off-plan. They couldn’t go back into hiding.“What now?” Sean looked confused.“Run to the car as fast as you can!” Glenn commanded.“But…”Before Sean could finish his sentence, Glenn scoop
Hazel recounted the incident that happened shortly after Glenn left to rescue Grandma Mari. Mei had called Hazel to the living room to discuss something. Their conversation was brief, focusing on Hazel’s plan to return to Eagertown.Mei apologized for not being able to join them, as she had work to do with her father. Hazel didn’t mind and told Mei she would be heading to Eagertown soon with Sean and his grandmother.After their conversation, they returned to their respective rooms. Hazel took a wrong turn in the corridor and got a bit lost in Mr. Zhang’s residence. She ended up near a room she wasn’t familiar with and overheard Mr. Zhang talking to someone on the phone, who turned out to be Mason."Darling, no one saw you? I'm really worried," Glenn whispered."I don’t think so, but there were surveillance cameras. I need to leave soon, love. I don’t want Professor Zhang to get suspicious and then we can’t get out of here.""You're right.""What I overheard was about a laboratory in
Finally, the plan reverted to the original one: Glenn and Sean would stay at Mr. Zhang's residence. This way, Glenn could keep an eye on the professor's movements. Essentially, they would both be wary of each other, just waiting for someone to slip up.Hearing that Hazel and Grandma Mari had arrived safely the next day, Glenn felt relieved. He could now focus on their plan, grateful to have Sean by his side. Victor couldn’t monitor frequently because Glenn feared Mr. Zhang might have bugged their devices. This mission relied solely on Glenn and Sean’s actions.Mr. Zhang was preparing to leave when Glenn caught up to him in his office. They were headed to a meeting at a luxurious venue called Ang Zho. It was an exclusive building used by high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen. The facilities were extensive, even offering accommodations in the ten-story building."Are you ready?" Mr. Zhang asked as he saw Glenn at the door."Anytime you are ready, sir."They were attending a rou
Mr. Zhang looked more relaxed and cheerful upon hearing that Dao was interested in Glenn. After dinner, they would head to the top floor. Everything was being prepared, and the guests would be escorted there in half an hour.“What’s on the top floor?” Glenn asked, curious.Mr. Zhang chuckled. “Party, women, drinks, what else? Do you think these meetings happen regularly just for business? Haven’t you noticed that all the guests are men?”It was the first time Glenn realized that Mr. Zhang was right. All the attendees were indeed men. Glenn didn’t expect this was how the upper class in Yuhan sought extra entertainment. He couldn’t judge them if it was part of their culture.“You can go home if you want. I’ll have the driver pick you up in the lobby,” Mr. Zhang added.This was Glenn’s chance to mingle and gather information, which could come during the ‘special’ event. Glenn took a deep breath and turned to Mr. Zhang.“No need, Mr. Zhang. If I feel uncomfortable, I’ll let you know,” Gle
In nearly every occupied room in the Ang Zhao building, sounds of conversations overlapped. Couples who had decided to retreat to their rooms for the night were sharing intimate moments. In the room occupied by Mr. Zhang and Wanwan, they too were sharing a heated atmosphere.Mr. Zhang’s head felt light, not just from the influence of alcohol, but also from Wanwan’s touch, which was far more intoxicating.“What project are you working on now, Professor? I follow your career, honestly… you’re amazing,” praised Wanwan with a soft laugh.Wanwan sat atop Mr. Zhang, staring intently at the middle-aged man who, in her eyes, was nothing more than a piece of meat, ready to be buried.“I have a secret project.”“Don’t want to share it with me? I’m good at keeping secrets.”“I told you it’s a secret.”“Hm… I’ll have to try to uncover it then.”A few minutes later, Mr. Zhang could only groan from the unbearable sensation. He wanted to explode but tried to hold back. The woman before Mr. Zhang was
They returned home, and Mr. Zhang resumed his rest. Glenn was able to talk to Victor on the phone, albeit in whispers. It seemed there were no bugs in the room, so Glenn could converse somewhat freely.Victor mentioned he had been in Yuhan since yesterday evening and had contacted Wanwan, a private agent who also doubled as a spy. Wanwan’s work was clean and reliable, as long as she was paid a fair price. So, Glenn didn’t need to worry about information leaking from Wanwan.“Where did you meet Wanwan?” Glenn asked, diverging from the conversation for some reason.“She was a friend from the orphanage, back in the day.”Glenn didn’t want to delve into Victor’s painful past, so he started listening to Victor's information. Clearly, Victor wanted Glenn to find a reason to leave Mr. Zhang’s residence to search for the laboratory with Victor.“I can’t do it alone, Glenn,” Victor said.“Yeah, it’ll be difficult for me to find a reason to leave. Plus, I’ll definitely be watched by Mr. Zhang’s
Glenn and Sean, accompanied by two of Mr. Zhang's men, headed to a dim sum restaurant in the city. The map sent by Dao led them to a bustling area with no fancy restaurants in sight. Mr. Zhang's men parked the car near the entrance to an alley leading to the restaurant, waiting there. Unfortunately, it was a cul-de-sac, making it tricky for Sean to leave unnoticed by Mr. Zhang's men."You go meet Mr. Dao, I'll find a way to slip out and meet Victor," Sean said.Glenn agreed. "Be careful, Sean. Make sure to stay in touch with Victor.""Sure. And you too, be careful."They parted ways in the middle of the crowded alley. Glenn continued towards the restaurant while Sean searched for another way out. Suddenly, Sean saw a scarf vendor next to fruit and spice sellers. He quickly approached the vendor, bought the brightest scarf, and wrapped it around his head. Sean hurried out of the alley, successfully avoiding Mr. Zhang's men. He checked his phone, seeing Victor's location not too far a
Glenn’s assumption was correct. After waiting for more than two hours, Sean spotted Mr. Zhang’s car stopping at a traffic light at an intersection where they were waiting nearby. Sean quickly tapped Victor’s shoulder and pointed at Mr. Zhang’s car.“There they are!” Sean exclaimed.“It’s about time.”Victor followed from a safe distance, blending in with the surrounding traffic to avoid suspicion. However, as they continued onto a more rural, hilly road, the number of cars dwindled. Mr. Zhang's car turned onto a smaller asphalt road, only wide enough for one car. Victor pulled over, sensing that following further might trap them if they were discovered.“We're getting out,” Victor decided.“And then what?” Sean asked.“We walk.”Sean didn’t protest. They got out of the car, crossed the road, and moved through the underbrush, staying close enough to the road to keep Mr. Zhang’s car in sight. They followed this path for over a kilometer until they reached a walled compound. The lab was