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Chapter 729: Strange And Unusual Leads

The next day.

When the red sun rose from the East, Tang Xiu woke up in a daze from his lodging bed. The place he spent the night in was a luxurious villa belonging to Ji Mu, who even changed the main bedroom bedding and gave the room to Tang Xiu, while he himself spent the night in a guest room on the first floor.

Knock, knock…

The door was knocked and as Tang Xiu opened it, he saw Han Qingwu smilingly standing outside while holding her handbag.

"You got up early?" Asked Tang Xiu.

"Not too early." Said Han Qingwu after entering the bedroom behind Tang Xiu. "I heard some sounds from your room, so I came over. Anyways, are we going back to Shanghai directly or stroll around Changxi? Yu Hong called this morning kinda complaining about it."

Tang Xiu thought about it and then asked, "Is there something urgent for you to hurry back? If you don't, let's return in the afternoon or tonight."

"Alright," said Han Qingwu immediately.

"Okay!" Tang Xiu readily agreed. He hesitantly agreed last night to return back together to Shanghai with Li Laoshan, so he was going to call him directly later. However, Han Qingwu's following words made him give up on making the call.

"Let's have breakfast first, Tang Xiu. After which, how about accompanying me to the ancient town in Yandang? I heard the scenic view there is great, and I've always wanted to have a look. I haven't had a chance to do so until now due to tons of things I needed to tend to. While in passing, I'm gonna call Yu Hong too, so we can have lunch together."

Tang Xiu pondered and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to attend to some important matters shortly. By then, I'd like you to approve my leave later."

Upon hearing it, Han Qingwu immediately rolled her eyes at him in a charming manner. With an expression of being at a loss whether she had to cry or laugh, she said, "To think that you are actually haggling over this thing with me. Hmph, so be it then. Who told me to be in a good mood in these two days? Alright, I promise you."

Tang Xiu was left speechless. He did have a lot of things to take care of in the near future, nonetheless. On the one hand, he had to ponder about making more money, while in the other, the tender for the Magnificent Tang Corporation's construction project in Shanghai was going to be held as well, and a lot of things must be handled by then. There was also one other thing. He did not go to Jingmen Island to see Gu Yan'er to celebrate the Chinese New Year before, so he planned to go there in the near future. If there was more time to spare, he also wanted to go to Nine Dragons Island while in passing.

After washing his face and rinsing his mouth, Tang Xiu came to the first floor with Han Qingwu. There, he saw Ji Mu in an apron taking two dishes out of the kitchen.

"Brother Tang, Miss Han, you two are already up! Anyways, come eat breakfast. It's my cooking today, so you gotta try and enjoy it," said Ji Mu cheerfully.

"You did the cooking?" Asked Tang Xiu with a strange expression.

Ji Mu straightened up his chest and proudly said, "Of course. I was originally learned it to pick up some hot chicks… ugh… cough, cough… well, to make someone fall in love with me, hence I spent quite an effort to learn cooking. There's a sentence I kinda believe the most: a man can conquer his woman as long as he can seize her stomach."

Pfft…

Hahaha…

Han Qingwu could not help giggling, but Tang Xiu burst into a roaring laughter. Who would have thought that the respected big playboy of Changxi City, the young master of the Ji Family, Ji Mu, turned out to have learned cooking just to flirt with girls?!

Four dishes and one soup, paired with meat and veggies.

Ji Mu did everything thoroughly, even serving fruits and dessert on the table. He seemed to be afraid that Tang Xiu and Han Qingwu would not enjoy the dishes he made, so he also prepared hot milk and bread on the side.

"Wow, it's really delicious." Han Qingwu was not a foodie, but she wolfed the meal down this time.

Tang Xiu tasted a few mouthfuls and praised, "It seems that your wife will be blessed in the future."

"I'm glad you like it." Ji Mu let out an embarrassed smile. "Ah, that's right. What are you planning to do today?"

"Stroll with Han Qingwu and then return to Shanghai in the afternoon," said Tang Xiu. "Also, Li Laoshan told me last night that he wants to return with me."

Ji Mu looked at Han Qingwu, who was lowering her head to eat the dish, and smilingly said, "Since you're going shopping with Miss Han, then I won't be the third wheel, Brother Tang. Anyways, if you're going to spend a couple more days in Changxi, do call me. I don't have a plan to stay longer here, so I can't send you off by then. But I'll be visiting you again in Shanghai later if I have time."

"By the way, don't be over polite toward me later." Tang Xiu waved his hand. "We're going to have a drink together if there's time."

"Alright!" A joyful feeling blossomed inside Ji Mu's heart after hearing it. He felt that what he had done yesterday was really worth it.

Yandang Ancient Town.

Tang Xiu accompanied Han Qingwu for most of the morning until noon. The duo then picked a restaurant and waited for Yu Hong to catch up. After swallowing her complaints, they then had lunch together. Originally, Yu Hong proposed to go boating in the afternoon together, but Tang Xiu received a call and gave up on the plan.

"Are you sure?" While holding the phone, Tang Xiu asked with eyes lit up.

Mouse's voice came from the phone, "I'm absolutely sure, Boss. I spent quite a lot of money to buy the information from a senior executive of the Brain Assembly Biotech. Do you wanna know how much I spent? 6 million! That greedy bastard actually demanded 6 million yuan!!!"

"Let alone 6 million, even 60 million is still worth the news," said Tang Xiu in a deep voice. "Anyways, I'll immediately send someone to contact you. You'll be in charge for directing them to keep an eye on Xie Zhiqiang for me. Call me at once when he makes contact with those SOE people."

"Are you not going to come personally, Boss?" Asked Mouse. "This is a huge deal!"

"I'm in Changxi right now, and it will take one hour to get back," said Tang Xiu. "Just tell me the address and I'll find you when I get there."

"Got it…"

After hanging up, Tang Xiu looked at the enthusiastic Han Qingwu and said, "There's an urgent matter that I need to hurry back to Shanghai to. I'm afraid I can't accompany you boating. Han Qingwu, are you going to go back with me or will you go back later?"

"Since you're going back, then I'll go with you," said Han Qingwu without thinking.

"What is this important matter that you have to rush back so urgently to, Tang Xiu?" Asked Yu Hong with a dissatisfied expression. "It's not easy for Qingwu to visit Changxi, and even I asked for a leave for this occasion. Why don't you accompany her to have some fun here? Qingwu, Tang Xiu may have things to tend to, so just let him rush back first, do you think that I can't accompany you?"

"About this…" Han Qingwu looked a bit hesitating.

"That's right. What Yu Hong said is true, you should stay here and have some fun! Loosening and relaxing your mood so you can do your activities better later," said Tang Xiu.

Han Qingwu still hesitated, before she eventually agreed. After all, her good sister had specially asked for a leave just to accompany her. She would hurt her if she were to leave!

At 16:00.

Tang Xiu, Li Laoshan, and Chu Xuecheng had already arrived at Shanghai. On the way there, Tang Xiu inquired clearly the purpose of the two for visiting Shanghai. It was to discuss some business deals, and Tang Xiu agreed to gather with them two days later before rushing to the address Mouse gave him.

Jingning District, Kangsha Pharmaceuticals.

The place had a good environment and strategic location and boasted a large area. Tang Xiu learned from the intel that this small company was a subsidiary of the Brain Assembly Biotech and was also where its pharmaceutical factory was located; Xie Zhiqiang had even bought the land as well.

"So, how was it? Is Xie Zhiqiang inside?"

After catching sight of Mouse, who was acting furtively like a thief, Tang Xiu asked the fella directly.

Mouse handed over a cigarette and personally lit it up for Tang Xiu, and then said, "He has been inside for more than four hours, and has yet to come out. Our men have been keeping an eye on the entire Kangsha Pharmaceuticals, so he's definitely still inside. He has a secret lab there according to that sky-high price information I bought."

"What about those SOE people? Is there any movement?" Asked Tang Xiu again.

"Yeah, a total of two groups have been here in these four hours. One of them is from that SOE company, consisting of four or five people. Their identities, however, are still a mystery. I've already assigned some men to investigate them, but there's no result as of yet."

Tang Xiu knitted his brows and said, "What you mean is, the other group is not from SOE?"

"They should not be," said Mouse. "I've investigated all those from SOE who have sneaked into Shanghai, so I'm sure this group is not one of them. I think it's highly likely this group is also after the genetic particles. Since I can buy a senior executive of the Brain Assembly Biotech, it is very likely that some other forces are keeping an eye on this company to investigate the existence of this genetic particle."

"What you said makes sense." Tang Xiu nodded. "Anyways, let's not act rashly. We'll first observe the reactions from the other forces. That's right, did those SOE people and the other groups notice our men?"

"I guarantee you that what I've secretly arranged can never be found out," said Mouse with a smile.

"Alright, keep an eye on this place, regardless of whether they are from the SOE, Xie Zhiqiang, or from other forces." Tang Xiu nodded. "This gene particle is not your ordinary stuff, and regardless of which force obtains it, I'm afraid they will be able to train a huge number of masters in a very short time.  Not to mention that if this gene particle were to spread widely, it will definitely affect the power constellation around the world. I don't want to see such a situation."

Mouse understood Tang Xiu's intention, as he also knew the power of this so-called gene particle. According to the boasting of the bought Brain Assembly Biotech's senior executive, obtaining the gene particle was tantamount to getting a large number of armed forces, which was equal to having more control, power, and wealth.

"That's right. We have yet to notice anyone from the military. They just… mysteriously disappeared."

Tang Xiu stared blankly, before frowning and saying, "Is there a chance that one of the other groups who came here is from the military?"

"Unlikely." Mouse shook his head.

"Then check it out. Investigate anyone who has the power to spy on the gene particle, including those from the military," ordered Tang Xiu.

"Got it!" Mouse nodded.

Tang Xiu did not stay there. After hopping on the car, he looked at Mo Awu, who was sitting on the driver seat, and directly ordered, "Send some men to bring two sets of night suits. We're going to move tonight."

Chapter 730: Having No Choice

The moonlight shone like water as the slight chill bit people.

Jingning District. Outside the high outer walls that surrounded Kangsha Pharmaceutical, two ghostly figures silently approached and easily climbed a bleak big tree. Just like two gusts of dark wind, they jumped from the high branches onto the iron sheet stacked on the wall.

"Put this on."

In the hidden corner, Tang Xiu took out an Invisible Talisman and handed it to Mo Awu, who was also wearing a night outfit.

Mo Awu did not even ask Tang Xiu what it was and directly pasted it on his neck, and then whispered, "Boss, this Kangsha Pharmaceutical appears to have only a few security guards on the surface, but there are many people hiding in the dark. The most important thing is that there should be monitoring equipment everywhere. We'll be discovered unless we dash at full speed."

Tang Xiu just smiled in response, patted his shoulder and said in a toned down voice, "Just remember. You must not speak no matter what happens. And don't make any sound."

With that said, he went straight out of the iron sheet under Mo Awu's gaze. Even though there were four patrolling security guards in the distance holding flashlights, he did not even try to avoid them.

"This…" Mo Awu's head was full of confusion, for he could not understand why his Boss was exposing their position. But he still grabbed his sharp dagger and appeared beside Tang Xiu. Once the four security guards rushed at them, he would kill them lightning fast.

What followed, however, made him dumbfounded.

The four patrolling security guards just stood in line and looking around, as if they did not see Tang Xiu and him at all, flashing their flashlights while looking around and passing by them. Even after the four security guards disappeared in the distant corner, Mo Awu had still not recovered from his astonishment.

Tang Xiu only smiled and gently patted his shoulder, then immediately went inside. After walking for several meters forward, he saw a dozen surveillance cameras and then led Mo Awu to swaggeringly waltz in front of the camera.

"Curse it!"

Mo Awu gulped down and followed Tang Xiu to pass by the other four security guards, where he subconsciously raised his hand and touched the Invisible Talisman hanging on his chest. Although he was a cultivator with a body filled with power, he did not know any magical spells nor any talisman's magical functions at all. He wanted to ask about it, but when he recalled Tang Xiu's warning a while ago, he could only suppress the urge inside.

Kangsha Pharmaceuticals' grounds were very large and there were many buildings inside. There were even rows of factories at the rear, while one thing that made Tang Xiu and Mo Awu speechless was that the entrance they just passed through was only the front yard. They continued going deeper without stopping, and finally found the main gate with a line of sentry posts.

Taking advantage of the time between patrols to enter and exit the second gate, they successfully sneaked through to the third gate sentry and then stopped before the fourth gate sentry.

"What should we do now?"

Mo Awu followed Tang Xiu to a remote corner and asked with a voice that only they could hear. There were six security guards standing before the fourth sentry post, but there were no guards coming in and out at all. What made Tang Xiu and Mo Awu speechless was than once they crossed through the fourth sentry post, there was only a corridor cast of steel that went all the way to the entrance of the five-story building with all the windows sealed.

Tang Xiu had already released his spiritual sense, covering a two hundred plus meters area in the surrounding. Despite wearing an Invisible Talisman and being able to fly, there was no answer he could give Mo Awu.

"No way to get inside." Tang Xiu shook his head after observing with his spiritual sense. There was no one else in the entire five-story building but 18 sleeping security guards. According to the intel, Xie Zhiqian came here noon yesterday and had yet to leave, but he could not find him at this time.

Tang Xiu guessed that there should be an underground lab, but he could not even enter the inside, let alone the underground lab. At a time like this, he did not want to alert the enemies, because he had yet to figure out whether this was only a smoke screen left by Xie Zhiqiang.

Gene particles were something Tang Xiu regarded as very important, as he did not want to see a change in the power constellation pattern in the world. He did not want to see countless mutated human emerge in the world. In the case the gene particles had any side effects, many people would be harmed by it.

"Let's leave! We'll find another way."

Tang Xiu sighed inwardly and grabbed Mo Awu's shoulder as their figures instantly soared to the sky and flew out of Kangsha Pharmaceuticals in just a few breaths.

Less than two minutes after, fifteen hazy figures rushed out from the fourth gate sentry. All of them wore full-body black steel armor and helmet, with cold weapons in hands.

"There's no one here, Boss."

One of the middle-aged men in armor reported through the intercom after searching everywhere for a long time.

Tens of meters' deep underground, Xie Zhiqiang sat in front of the monitor as a chilling light flashed in his eyes. The thermal detector would never make a mistake. His subordinate previously reported that it detected two humanoid-shaped energies, which showed that some people had just sneaked inside.

"Keep searching and find them even if you have to dig deep into the ground!" Said Xie Zhiqiang in a heavy voice.

****

A few kilometers away from Kangsha Pharmaceuticals, Tang Xiu and Mo Awu appeared in a residential building. As they entered the apartment, the monkey-like Mouse greeted them with red eyes, "Did you just personally go into action, Boss?"

"I did, but no gains," said Tang Xiu. "Xie Zhiqiang has managed to fully seal the entire area of Kangsha Pharmaceuticals, there's no way to sneak inside. I've read all the information from you, and yet we were unable to enter that building installed with the infrared mechanism."

"I have yet to gather much information on Xie Zhiqiang. I can tell this man is very cautious and discreet from the intel. He never leaves a tail. Even the data of his last four years of life is forged. We can't figure it out, so he should have been out of the country during those four years."

"Then there's no need to investigate him for now since you can't find it." Tang Xiu nodded and asserted, "Remember, I must get that gene particle. This thing is too horrible, so we must be the ones to get it. Notify your men to move back for two kilometers from the current surveillance perimeter. Do keep in mind, all of our intelligence personnel must not be exposed."

"Rest assured, Boss. I'll definitely execute it," said Mouse cautiously with a nod.

Tang Xiu no longer spoke and quickly changed his clothes and left with Mo Awu. This time, he did not head to Paradise Manor but returned directly to Bluestar Villa.

In the next morning, Tang Xiu left home in great spirits and went to Shanghai University on foot. He hardly studied recently due to being delayed by many things, and he was not prepared to do anything else before the construction project tender bid, hence he would use this tranquil time to learn more things.

In the library.

Tang Xiu was quietly reading books on finance and economics. Although the morning class he attended was over already, he always felt that he had forgotten something.

Bzzz, Bzzz…

His phone that was set to on vibrate mode suddenly buzzed.

Tang Xiu took it and looked at the number displayed on the screen, and immediately remembered what he had forgotten. He received a text message from Yuan Chuling this morning, saying that he would come to Shanghai University and that he had something he needed to discuss with him. And the call now was exactly from Yuan Chuling.

Tang Xiu did not answer it and hung up. After which, he sent a short message to Yuan Chuling saying to wait for him at the Shanghai University's entrance. Then, he put away the book and took all the books he had selected before to the registration counter. After registering the borrowed books, he headed straight to the entrance of Shanghai University.

"Wow, you're doing well, Fatty Yuan! A belle in a great car, eh? Awesomely romantic." Tang Xiu immediately teased Yuan Chuling the moment he saw him standing by a white Porsche Cayenne while hugging a gentle and slender pretty girl.

Yuan Chuling released the girl in his embrace the moment he saw Tang Xiu and grinned, "Big Bro, I'm not gonna take your limelight! Besides, from where would I have the capital if you did not invest in me? Anyways, this is Xiaoting, my babe. Xiaoting, this is the Boss I often mentioned to you, my Big Bro, Tang Xiu."

Wei Xiaoting gracefully nodded and said, "I've heard a lot about you, Tang Xiu."

Tang Xiu nodded to her in response and immediately asked Yuan Chuling, "What made you rush here? I'm a good student at the campus, so don't delay my studies."

Yuan Chuling rolled his eyes and snappily said, "If you're a good student, there will be no bad students under the sky nowadays. I heard a couple days ago that the dignified Big Boss of the Magnificent Tang Corporation who has been studying at Shanghai University for half a year turns out to have appalling attendance."

Tang Xiu couldn't help laughing and asked, "You have contacted Han Qingwu, haven't you?"

"Woot, you deserve to be called Boss, Big Bro." Yuan Chuling grinned. "To think that you've actually captured Teacher Han. Anyways, she seems to be quite resentful towards you, though. She said that you're too busy to have time to please her."

"Fuck off!" Tang Xiu cursed. "Just tell me, what the hell are you here for? I'm going back to the library if you keep farting!"

Yuan Chuling rubbed his hands and smilingly said, "Well, I need some money."

"Huh?" Tang Xiu was stunned. "You need some money? What for?"

"Our fitness center is very hot and popular and earned quite a lot last year. But I'm not going to pay you its dividends for the time being, though. I wanna open another branch, so I took a look at the address. But, the investment needed is kinda big. I already asked 10 million from my old man and, added with the earned money, I only have a total of 16 million now. It's not enough."

"You don't have enough money, so why are you rushing to open a branch in the first place?" Asked Tang Xiu with a helpless expression.

"Got no way out, man. I wanna develop this fitness center as my career!" Said Yuan Chuling. "Besides, the location for the new branch is really good. After surveying it, I found it has two neighborhoods nearby, and both of them are upscale residential areas. Firstly, it has a high visitor flow rate and secondly, the rent for the shop is cheap! The owner of that shop was hit by bad luck or something, hence he's been wanting to rent his store."

"How much do you need, then?" Asked Tang Xiu.

"Three million," said Yuan Chuling. "But if you have too much money to burn, then add two million more."

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