"W...what did you find out?" Yun Chun's voice trembled with anticipation as she posed the question, her fingers growing icy with nerves. 'Could this be the moment she had been waiting for? The moment when the veil of mystery would be lifted and the identity of the mysterious man would be revealed?' Her heart raced with excitement as she eagerly awaited the response from the other end of the line.
"No, I won't spill the beans like that," the man replied, his voice quivering slightly. "Before I give you any information, I need to know who I'm dealing with. Who are you? And who is this man you speak of? The urgency in your tone, the way you're contacting me and the exorbitant price you're willing to pay suggest that this is no ordinary matter. I have a feeling that you're not as straightforward as you appear to be, and I don't want to get caught up in any trouble."
The man had been involved in the black market for most of his life, and he had encountered all sorts of unsavory characters, from mafia bosses to corrupt politicians to wealthy businessmen with questionable morals. He had done his fair share of dirty work, and he thought he had seen it all. But this was different. This was a whole new level of complexity and danger that he had never experienced before. He knew that he had to tread carefully if he wanted to come out of this unscathed.
Yun Chun's heart was racing with anticipation as she waited for the man to reveal the information she so desperately needed. But as soon as she heard what he spoke, her excitement dissipated like smoke in the wind, replaced by a seething anger that threatened to consume her.
"How dare you," she spat, her voice low and dangerous. "Listen here, Zhu Duyi. I am not a simple person, and I will not tolerate your games. Give me the information I need, or face the dire consequences of angering me."
Zhu Duyi was left flabbergasted as he heard Yun Chun on the other end of the line. His heart raced with a mix of fear and curiosity as he stuttered, "H...how do you know my name?"
'For fifteen years, I have been a force to be reckoned with in the black market,' he thought to himself. 'No one knows my name, let alone my whereabouts. How could she have possibly found me out?'
For years, he had operated in the shadows of the black market, his identity a closely guarded secret. But now, this mysterious woman had somehow managed to uncover his true identity, and he was at a loss for words.
"I not only know your name, but also your dirty secrets. Your life is a tangled web of deceit, with a wife and child residing in the capital, and two mistresses- one in Shanghai, the other in Tianjin. Zhu Duyi, if you wish to avoid any unpleasant consequences, I suggest you conduct yourself with utmost propriety. I will pay you for your services, and in return, you will do as I command. Is that perfectly clear?" Yun Chun's voice was firm and unyielding.
"Y…Yes", Zhu Duyi answered without hesitation. He knows where to surrender.
"Excellent! Now tell me the information you have gathered about the person I told you to investigate?" Yun Chun inquired with a hint of intrigue in her voice.
Zhu Duyi's legs trembled as he prepared to deliver the news. "To be honest with you, I have yet to uncover any concrete information about the mysterious man in the middle," he confessed.
"What?!" Yun Chun's voice boomed with fury on the other end of the line. "But you just mentioned that you had discovered the information. Do you have a death wish, Zhu Duyi? If so, I will comply," she added, her breathing becoming erratic due to her anger.
"No, please listen to me. What I meant to say is that I do not have a clear understanding of the person's identity, but I do have a guess," Zhu Duyi explained hastily, attempting to pacify her.
"Am I paying you my hard earned money to spout off your fancy theories?" Yun Chun snarled, her voice dripping with venom.
Zhu Duyi's heart raced as he prepared to reveal his findings. "While the black market may be a formidable force, there are even greater powers at play in this world. Take yourself, for example." He paused for a moment, allowing his words to sink in before continuing. "I did some digging on the people in the picture you sent, and while you already know Ying Aiguo and Zhi Qiang, I was able to uncover something even more intriguing. The man in the middle remains a mystery, but I did discover the identity of another figure in the photo."
Zhu Duyi took a deep breath before delivering the bombshell. "Shen Kang, the illegitimate child of the patrirch of the Shen family from Hong Kong," he said in a rush. The line went silent as his words hung in the air. But Zhu Duyi wasn't finished yet. "If you look closely at the left corner of the picture, you'll see a man with a blue pocket square. That's Shen Kang," he said
Upon witnessing Zhi Qiang tailing the mysterious man, Yun Chun was already taken aback. However, her astonishment was further amplified upon discovering the newfound identity in the photo graph - Shen Kang?
The Shen family is widely regarded as the most influential and powerful family in Hong Kong. Within the business world, Shen Kang is a highly esteemed name. It is speculated that he may be the illegitimate son of the Shen family's patriarch's beloved mistress. Despite having a legitimate son, there is a strong possibility that Shen Kang may be the true heir to the Shen family.
Currently residing in the capital, Shen Kang has achieved remarkable success in a mere six years by establishing a hundred billion dollar company. His company specializes in producing high-tech, luxurious automobiles and has established a global market presence, making it the top automobile company in the world.
Yun Chun's eyes fixated on the man standing in the left corner, his blue square pocket in the picture. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "H...How certain are you that this man is Shen Kang?" Though her words were barely audible, Zhu Duyi heard her every syllable.
Zhu Duyi breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had accomplished his mission. With a sense of triumph lacing his voice, he replied, "I am one hundred percent certain. It was a stroke of luck that I had a picture of him. Last year, someone from the USA paid the black market to arrange an assassination on Shen Kang. This allowed me to identify him, otherwise it would have been impossible."
Yun Chun's impatience was palpable as she fidgeted in her seat, her mind racing with questions. "What about the other two?" she asked, her voice laced with urgency.
Zhu Duyi paused for a moment, his eyes scanning the room as if searching for the right words. "I can't say for certain about the other two," he finally replied, "but I have a hunch."
Yun Chun leaned from her chair. "What is it?" she demanded.
Zhu Duyi's voice dropped to a whisper as he said. "Look at how these 4 are following the man in middle," he said, looking towards the picture. "Ying Aiguo, Shen Kang, and Zhi Qiang, all of them are mega powers - they're all under his spell. That means he's even more powerful than they are." Yun Chun's heart raced as she listened to Zhu Duyi's words. "Do you know the company TECHODEL?" he asked, his voice growing more mysterious by the second.
Yun Chun sprang up from her resting spot, despite the cool breeze of the air conditioning that filled her bedroom. Beads of perspiration had formed on her forehead, betraying the sudden rush of adrenaline that coursed through her veins. "Yes I know, what about it?" she inquired with a hint of urgency in her voice.
"After conducting a thorough investigation, I have discovered evidence linking the three men we know are somehow linked to TECHODEL company. Upon noticing how this 3 are following the mysterious man in the center of this picture, and he who has also managed to maintain his anonymity within the black market. It is my professional opinion that he is none other than the mysterious president of TECHODEL company "
Boom!!