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154: Chapter 154 Qin Yi's chance encounter with Chen Mo uncovers Zhao Lintai's plan (Part 2)
In the real-time footage sent back by the Miniature Bionic Tracker, Zhao Lintai still appeared leisurely, enjoying his downtime in that luxurious presidential suite.
On the living room's TV screen, a star Immortal Master show was playing, featuring beautiful female stars singing and dancing, looking radiant.
Zhao Lintai had a cigarette in his mouth, his legs crossed high as he sank into the soft sofa. The table in front of him was covered with fruits and snacks, looking quite relaxed. If Qin Yi hadn't known his identity as the Young Master of the Zhao Family of the Capital, he might have mistaken him for an otaku obsessed with entertainment programs.
After waiting for about three to five minutes, Zhao Lintai suddenly stood up from the sofa, stretched, and slowly walked toward the door.
In the real-time footage, his figure temporarily disappeared. Qin Yi frowned, his fingers quickly navigating the screen, anxiously waiting for Zhao Lintai to reappear.
After a short while, Zhao Lintai's figure reappeared on the screen, with Chen Mo following closely behind.
The two talked as they walked into the living room. Zhao Lintai casually picked up the remote, turned off the TV, and then gestured for Chen Mo to sit down.
Qin Yi stared intently at the screen. He could only see their mouths moving but couldn't hear their conversation. This feeling of being unable to pry into the truth truly made him anxious.
Zhao Lintai hadn't left the room all morning, and the Miniature Bionic Tracker hadn't had a chance to enter the presidential suite. Qin Yi fell into deep thought, racking his brains for a way to break this stalemate.
Just then, Chen Mo suddenly stood up and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window. Qin Yi's heart tightened, "Could he have discovered something?" However, Chen Mo's next move made him overjoyed. Chen Mo placed his hand on the handle of the window and gave it a gentle push, swinging it wide open.
As the Qi flow surged, the sound of their conversation finally came through the real-time footage.
Zhao Lintai's voice sounded first, his words revealing a hint of concern: "A-Mo, you really need to find time to treat that asthma of yours that flares up whenever you're stressed."
Chen Mo replied, "Cough, cough. Thank you for your concern, Boss. It's an old ailment; it's not easy to cure." As he spoke, he waved his hand to fan the surrounding air, seemingly wanting to clear the smoke in the room as quickly as possible.
Zhao Lintai stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and continued, "When you go to the Island Nation, I'll find a reliable doctor for you. Take this opportunity to get properly treated."
A troubled look appeared on Chen Mo's face as he asked, "Boss, are you really arranging for me to leave?"
"Go, go. Just think of it as taking a break. I'm going to put things on hold here for a while, too. There probably won't be any big moves lately." Zhao Lintai waved his hand with an easygoing expression.
"Alright then. Boss, you won't have anyone to protect you, so please be extra careful." Chen Mo urged.
"Don't worry." Zhao Lintai smiled. "I know what I'm doing."
"Then Boss, when do I leave?" Chen Mo asked again.
"I've already arranged everything." As Zhao Lintai spoke, he pulled out a brand-new passport from under the table with a flight ticket tucked inside. He waved the passport and ticket at Chen Mo. "Look, everything is ready."
Chen Mo left the window and walked back to Zhao Lintai. He took the passport, flipped through it carefully, and then tucked it into his pants pocket.
Next, Zhao Lintai handed him a bank card and continued, "There's five hundred thousand in here. The password is the last six digits of the card number. Use it when you get to the Island Nation; tell me if it's not enough."
"Thank you, Boss." Chen Mo gratefully accepted the bank card.
"Also, before you go, handle one more thing for me." The corners of Zhao Lintai's mouth curled up, revealing a meaningful smile as he turned his gaze to Chen Mo. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a slip of paper, and handed it to Chen Mo.
Chen Mo took the paper in confusion. Upon unfolding it, he saw an address written on it. He looked up and asked, "What place is this?"
"That's the location of the Magic City's underground casino and money house." Zhao Lintai spoke as he slowly stood up and paced to the window, standing with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant scenery. After a brief pause, he continued, "That traitor Xiao Dao is hiding there. I want you to go and take care of him. It would be best to set a fire and burn the entire underground casino and money house to ashes."
Chen Mo was stunned upon hearing this, his face showing surprise. "Burn it? Boss, aren't that money house and casino the result of your hard work over the years? Are you just going to give them up like that?"
Zhao Lintai turned around, looking at Chen Mo with a playful gaze, and explained with a light laugh, "Those aren't important anymore. I've already gotten the ledger, and the business in Magic City is about to get on the right track. More importantly, that idiot Xiao Dao has been targeted by the police, and the casino and money house will be exposed sooner or later. When one must cut ties, they must do so, or they will suffer the consequences. You should understand this principle."
Chen Mo's eyes were full of admiration as he looked at Zhao Lintai. He nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Boss. I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
"Mhm, go then." Zhao Lintai nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand, signaling that Chen Mo could leave.
Chen Mo turned to leave, but after a few steps, he suddenly stopped as if remembering something. He pulled out a car key from his pocket: "Oh right, Boss, here's the key to that car."
Zhao Lintai glanced at the car key and said indifferently, "You take it. That car was also prepared by Xiao Dao. After you're done, burn it along with the rest."
"Understood, Boss." Chen Mo responded, tucked the car key back into his pocket, and strode away.
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At this moment, Qin Yi's brow was furrowed as he thought to himself, "Zhao Lintai's methods are truly ruthless. This is clearly a case of killing the donkey once it's finished its work on the mill. It's just a pity I couldn't see the address on that paper earlier, otherwise I could have notified Shen Jianan in advance to let the police intercept that Brother Dao. Now, it seems I can only keep a close eye on Chen Mo's line first."
Thinking this, Qin Yi's finger slid gently across the phone screen. At this time, in the image database of the 'Miniature Bionic Tracker', there was already image data of Chen Mo. Qin Yi found Chen Mo's image, changed the tracking target to Chen Mo, and clicked confirm. The real-time monitoring screen began to change.
Not long after, Chen Mo's figure appeared on the monitoring screen.
Just then, Qin Yue's phone call came in at the right time. Qin Yi glanced at the caller ID, a flash of hesitation in his eyes, but he ultimately picked up the phone.
"Brother, I've packed everything. Come and pick me up?" As soon as the call connected, Qin Yue's voice came from the other end, carrying a bit of expectation and a coquettish tone.
Qin Yi was about to respond when his eyes suddenly lit up. A white Mercedes G-Wagon drove past his car, and the person in the driver's seat was exactly the Chen Mo he was monitoring.
His heart tightened, and he immediately started the car, while saying to Qin Yue on the other end of the phone, "Uh, Xiao Yue, sorry, I have some urgent business on my end and can't get away. Can you call a car?"
"Ah... Brother, how can you be like this! I have so much stuff, how am I supposed to get it down..." Qin Yue's voice immediately became disappointed and complaining.
"Alright, that's it for now. I'll talk to you later!" Qin Yi said, then hurriedly hung up the phone.
By now, that white Mercedes G-Wagon had already driven out of the parking lot. Qin Yi quickly opened the real-time monitoring screen of the Miniature Bionic Tracker again. After confirming Chen Mo's position, he stepped on the gas and gave chase.
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On the other side, Qin Yue stood in her rented apartment, looking at the room full of luggage, her brow furrowed. She thought she didn't have much stuff, but as she packed, she found more and more... Her two roommates had both gone to work, so there was no one to help her move.
"Stupid Qin Yi! Not keeping his word!" She turned her head away with Life Qi, pretending not to look at the luggage anymore. However, a spark of inspiration suddenly flashed in her mind, and a sly curve couldn't help but rise at the corner of her mouth.
"Hmph, if you won't pick me up, then I'll have my sister-in-law pick me up!" she said to herself, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes. With that, she opened WeChat on her phone, found the contact for Xu Qian she had added yesterday, and sent a voice message.
"Sister-in-law, my brother is bullying me. He clearly promised to come and help me move, but now he's making excuses that he has urgent business and can't get away. Sister-in-law, can you drive over and pick me up... I really have too much stuff..." Her voice carried a bit of coquettishness and complaining, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances to Xu Qian.