When Lu Ting signed that agreement, he foresaw the possibility of such a situation occurring. The signature at the loan agreement's signing place clearly looked like it had been photocopied.
Any discerning person could see this flaw, which seemed too amateurish!
However, perhaps they thought dealing with Zhao Ting, such a careless son of the China, didn't require such meticulousness. Once a person entered this gambling den, everything else was already a foregone conclusion!
Immediately after, Lu Ting, shaking with anger all over, lowered his eyes and carefully examined the specific loan amount on this loan agreement, which shockingly stated a whopping sixty million dollars!
Seeing this figure, even Lu Ting couldn't help but silently curse in his heart: "Damn, that's so shady!"
This amount of sixty million dollars was exactly twice the first wave of chips handed to him by the female dealer at the start of the gambling game.
Soon after, Lu Ting threw the loan agreement onto the table and looked at them, saying, "Do I still need to borrow thirty million dollars from you? If it's not my own signature, I won't acknowledge it!"
Seeing Lu Ting still so ignorant of the situation, Xingyue sitting opposite him at the gambling table instantly frowned. The fake smile that had been hanging on her face disappeared completely at this moment, revealing her true nature.
"Will not acknowledge?!"
Xingyue coldly rebuked, then continued, "Whether Mr. Zhao acknowledges it or not, with black and white on paper, you have to acknowledge it even if you don't!"
As she finished speaking, Xingyue turned to the armed personnel standing beside Lu Ting, gesturing with her eyes that they could take action now!
Seeing this, the armed men standing beside Lu Ting immediately nodded in understanding.
Immediately, two of them approached directly from left and right, while the others continued to close in, gradually tightening the encirclement.
Seeing this, Lu Ting's panicked and fearful expression intensified. He knew these people were probably too lazy to talk further with him. After all, they had already obtained what they wanted, and now they were ready to act directly.
Before him were these gunmen, and behind him was the rectangular gambling table. He was completely trapped with no way out.
As the two gunmen swiftly approached, they reached out without hesitation, grabbing his arms on both sides to restrict his movement.
If Lu Ting were facing this situation in his real identity, these two would never even touch him!
But now, he was playing the role of Zhao Ting, a playboy from the China. Such a person, who only knew how to indulge in pleasure, was naturally no match for gunmen, especially when they were armed!
Therefore, the moment they restrained his arms, Lu Ting struggled and resisted their control with the strength any normal person would muster.
"Let me go!"
"What are you trying to do?!"
"Let me go!!!"
But even this level of struggle displeased them greatly!
The next moment,
The gunman who held Lu Ting's right arm suddenly, without warning, used the butt of his pistol to fiercely strike Lu Ting's abdomen and menacingly snapped, "Shut up!"
Damn!
As the pistol struck his abdomen, Lu Ting immediately showed a pained expression on the surface, involuntarily curling up.
In reality, given Lu Ting's current physical condition, the force of the strike couldn't really cause him significant harm.
However, he was acutely aware that now that these people had begun to openly display their brutality, he would likely not escape being beaten in the moments to come.
Lu Ting's next treatment would probably be no different from those piglets deceived and kidnapped to Burma!
The only significant difference might be that these fraudsters and kidnappers could derive greater financial value from him!
After taking a fierce blow, Lu Ting ceased struggling and resisting.
At this moment, Xingyue walked calmly over from the opposite side of the rectangular gambling table, lifting Lu Ting's chin with a finger. Looking at Lu Ting, whose face was covered in cold sweat from pain, her expression suddenly turned pleased.
She then spoke, "Does it hurt, Mr. Zhao? But rest assured, as long as you cooperate nicely from now on, I guarantee you won't suffer like this again."
I trust you like I trust a ghost!
Lu Ting immediately sneered inwardly at Xingyue's words.
There wasn't a shred of truth in these people's mouths!
Following this statement from Xingyue, she gestured for someone to come and search Lu Ting. Soon, they found both bank cards he had on him.
Handing the cards to Xingyue, her subordinate promptly offered a POS machine. Clearly, they intended to transfer all the money from Lu Ting's two bank accounts!
This was their first step in squeezing Lu Ting dry!
After inserting the card into the POS machine, Xingyue raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Lu Ting, asking coldly, "What's the password?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Ting didn't immediately respond but stared back at Xingyue with intense animosity.
Seeing his stubborn demeanor, Xingyue wasn't annoyed. After all, those rich kids who fell into her hands at first were just as clueless as Zhao Ting is now!
Dealing with such situations was straightforward—a single word: beat!
Generally speaking, wealthy kids like Zhao Ting, who had plenty of money at home and often flaunted their arrogance, acting as if they feared nothing, were actually more afraid of death than ordinary people when faced with a dire situation like this.
Therefore, if one beating wasn't enough, they'd give two. If two weren't enough, they'd give three. As long as they beat them to the point of feeling near-death, they'd quickly submit, with no more thoughts of resistance!
Thinking this, Xingyue, staring at Lu Ting, whose gaze was fixed on her, couldn't help but curl a cruel smile and say, "It seems Mr. Zhao still hasn't learned his lesson."
"So, let's go through the trouble and teach Mr. Zhao how to be 'obedient'!"
Before Lu Ting could react, the gunman controlling his body beside him swiftly raised his foot and viciously kicked Lu Ting's kneecap with the toe of his boot!
The immense pain struck instantly, and Lu Ting, unprepared, immediately buckled and knelt to the ground.
"Ah!"
Then, another gunman beside him reached out and grabbed Lu Ting's hair, violently pulling him backward.
Trapped in the guise of Zhao Ting, Lu Ting had no choice but to continue acting, letting the man drag him by his hair to an open area behind, then forcefully throwing him down.
The next moment, the surrounding gunmen swarmed in, viciously kicking Lu Ting lying on the ground with their feet!
Seeing this, Lu Ting could only curl up like a shrimp, protecting his head with both hands to avoid injury. However, while he could protect his head, he couldn't protect the rest of his body.
For a moment, the powerful kicks and blows rained down on Lu Ting's body like a storm.
Feeling pain all over, Lu Ting couldn't help but curse inwardly. This situation was truly damn frustrating.
In response, Lu Ting silently made a note to himself that once he escaped from this compound, he would blow up several buildings or kill several fraudsters and kidnappers to vent his anger!
After they had roughly beaten him, Xingyue, sitting back in her chair and toying with a handgun, raised her hand to signal them to stop.
At this moment, Lu Ting, lying on the ground panting heavily, bore no resemblance to the arrogant wealthy young man he initially appeared to be. His expensive suit was now dirty with dust and footprints, and despite protecting his head as best as he could during the beating, he couldn't avoid cuts on his face, from which blood flowed freely, making him look utterly disheveled.
But evidently, these people wouldn't give Lu Ting any chance to catch his breath!
As Xingyue raised her hand to signal them to stop, Lu Ting was once again dragged up by his hair and thrown in front of Xingyue.
Click—
Xingyue loaded her handgun, pressed it against Lu Ting's forehead, and threatened, "Mr. Zhao, a pig should behave like a pig! If you want to stay alive, you better tell us everything, understand?"
Finally, with the cold barrel of the gun pressed against his forehead, Lu Ting, battered and bruised, nodded in extreme fear upon hearing Xingyue's words.
Seeing this, satisfaction spread across Xingyue's face. She withdrew the gun and handed Lu Ting the POS machine with his bank card inserted, gesturing for him to input the password.
With trembling hands, Lu Ting took the POS machine and entered the password for his bank card. In an instant, every penny in both of his accounts was transferred out, leaving nothing behind.
Combined, the money in Lu Ting's two bank accounts didn't exceed twenty million dollars. After arriving in Taigu, he hadn't sought additional operational funds from his employer, instead winning the remaining money from various casinos in just a few days.
Whether it was the sixty million dollars listed in the loan agreement or the recently transferred fifty million dollars, the money in Lu Ting's bank accounts was far from enough.
However, Xingyue didn't show any anger. After scrutinizing Lu Ting from head to toe, she spoke again with feigned concern, "It's okay if the money in your account isn't enough. According to our rules at Cangsheng, Mr. Zhao, you'll have to stay here for a while."
"Until your family pays us what you owe, then we'll let you go!"
"No! You can't do this!"
Upon hearing that they intended to detain him and control his freedom, Lu Ting immediately showed strong resistance and fear in his face and eyes.
But these fraudsters and kidnappers weren't interested in his protests. Xingyue sneered, "I'm informing you, not negotiating with you. Understand?"
With that said, Xingyue stood up from her chair and instructed one of the gunmen, "Take everything useful from him and deliver him directly to Mae Sot in half an hour."
"OK!"
Upon hearing her command, one of the gunmen promptly responded.
Upon hearing her words, Lu Ting immediately became alert because the place she mentioned, Mae Sot, was a special zone located on the border between Thailand and the Kachin State of Myanmar.
The Mae Sot Special Zone was just separated by a river from the infamous "KK Zone" in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
TL Note: KK Park is a fraud factory located in Myawaddy, Myanmar. Located next to the Moei River on the Myanmar–Thailand border.
According to the information Lu Ting had reviewed before the operation, Kachin State Town in northern Myanmar was considered the final destination in the entire Southeast Asia scam and human trafficking crime chain!
If victims were caught here and failed to comply with the criminal gang's demands for fraud or ransom payments, they would be continuously trafficked. Eventually, they could end up in the "KK Zone," facing the terrifying fate of having their organs harvested aboard floating medical ships in the open sea.
The "KK Zone" was only one of the more notorious scam zones within Myawaddy Town. There were nearly twenty such scam zones in the town alone. Each zone was controlled by different factions from northern Myanmar.
Due to lack of intelligence before the operation began, Lu Ting and his team had been unable to determine which zone Bai Wancheng's second son, Bai Yingcang, had imprisoned Wang Tianyu in.
Bai Yingcang's primary influence lay in the Kokang Self-Administered Zone, where his Cangsheng Technology Park was also a well-known scam zone in northern Myanmar.
Members of the 141st Special Operations Team had believed that Bai Yingcang would have kept Wang Tianyu, such an important asset, in the area where his influence was strongest.
However, Lu Ting didn't share this belief. While Bai Yingcang only officially controlled Cangsheng Technology Park, the Bai family oversaw many scam zones.
Without precise information, no one could confidently say that Wang Tianyu was definitely held in Cangsheng Technology Park.
Now, upon hearing that these people intended to transport him to Mae Sot overnight, Lu Ting instantly realized he was likely to be detained in Myawaddy, Kachin State.
The reason was simple and clear.
Though every scam zone across northern Myanmar was equally terrifying and brutal, resembling a hell on earth, Myawaddy in Kachin State Town was the most heavily guarded and fortified among them!
Moreover, there were several scam zones under Bai family influence within Myawaddy, Kachin State Town.
Therefore, when they said they would send him to Mae Sot, Lu Ting immediately thought of Myawaddy, Kachin State Town, just across the river from Mae Sot.
As for which specific zone they would send him to, he had no idea at the moment.
However, until he was thoroughly inside, any zone could potentially serve as his "cell" for detainment by them!
At this moment, Lu Ting couldn't determine if they would place him in the same scam zone as Wang Tianyu once they transported him to Kachin State.
The best-case scenario would be these fraudsters locking up both "fat pigs," Zhao Ting and Wang Tianyu, together. But if things went worst-case, it would complicate any subsequent rescue operations!
Thinking to this point, Lu Ting's eyes involuntarily darkened.
However, the gunmen surrounding him seemed intent on preventing Lu Ting from continuing his thoughts.
After Xingyue issued their final command, they quickly approached and forcefully lifted Lu Ting from the ground.
The next moment, one of the gunmen began to frisk Lu Ting, searching him thoroughly from top to bottom, inside and out, leaving no stone unturned.
Soon enough, they took everything valuable from Lu Ting's pockets—his mobile phone, cash, wristwatch, and even the diamond stud earring from his earlobe—leaving him with nothing!
Not content with just taking his valuables, these gunmen then roughly started to strip Lu Ting of his clothes!
Lu Ting naturally resisted, struggling to prevent them from undressing him, but as soon as he made a move, their dark gun muzzles were once again aimed squarely at him.
Seeing this, Lu Ting reluctantly gave up resistance, enduring the humiliation as the fraudsters stripped him completely!
They even took his underwear!
At that moment, Lu Ting couldn't help but curse these inhuman beasts in his heart!
After stripping Lu Ting completely, one of the gunmen produced a black sack from somewhere and covered his head with it.
"Stay quiet!"
Once they bundled Lu Ting into the black sack, someone kicked him harshly and signaled him in English to behave and not make any more trouble.
From then on, Lu Ting's world plunged into complete darkness. Although he couldn't see anything with his eyes, his hearing, which was far superior to an average person's, allowed him to analyze their activities through the sounds around him.
Lu Ting heard them carrying him into an elevator, descending into an underground parking lot due to the noticeable change in temperature. When the elevator doors opened again, he felt the cold.
As expected,
After being carried forward for a short while, Lu Ting heard the sound of a car door opening. Shortly after, he was tossed into the car like some merchandise.
The car door closed tightly behind his feet, and inside the car, he could hear two people conversing. However, Lu Ting knew from the beginning that there had been only one person seated beside him.
Since they were speaking in Tai, a language Lu Ting didn't understand, he couldn't glean any useful information from their conversation. He decided not to bother listening any longer.
About four or five minutes later, the car carrying Lu Ting started up and began driving towards its destination.
As Lu Ting was transported by these fraudsters from Pattani Province to Mae Sot, the tracking device inside his body was activated!
The location tracker, which had remained stationary inside Cangsheng's First Casino, began moving gradually.
The moment the location tracker inside Lu Ting's body showed activity, Nikolai and Soap, who had been monitoring the computer screen all along, immediately noticed.
"Price, sir!"
"The commander's tracker is moving!"
Upon hearing this, Price, who had been resting on the sofa alongside Sandman and Ghost, suddenly sprung to his feet.
Hurrying to the computer, their eyes fixed on the moving red dot, Price spoke up, "Zoom out the map, let's see the direction they're headed."
As Nikolai followed Price's instructions and zoomed out the map of Thailand, they clearly saw the direction the van was heading.
To Mekong Special Zone!
Seeing this location, Price and his team immediately understood.
Without wasting any time, Price ordered the others, "Take everything, we're leaving."
"Inform Roach and Yuri, we'll meet them on the way!"
Upon hearing Price's orders, Nikolai, Sandman, and Ghost quickly sprang into action, while Soap took out his satellite phone to notify Roach and Yuri, who were still at the hotel.
However, at that moment, Soap glanced at the surveillance video on the computer screen and unexpectedly saw another car parked at the back door of the hotel where Lu Ting and the others were staying.
Soap vividly remembered the license plate of this car—it was undoubtedly from Cangsheng's First Casino!
"Hey, Soap?"
At that moment, Soap dialed out on the satellite phone, and Roach happened to answer. Immediately, Soap said, "The commander's tracker is on the move, heading towards Mekong Special Zone. Price wants you to set off and meet us on the way."
"Also, people from Cangsheng Casino are heading to your hotel. Be cautious!"
Upon hearing Soap's message, Roach, who was guarding Alya in their hotel room, furrowed his brow slightly.
Without a second thought, Roach knew that people from Cangsheng Casino showing up at the hotel at this time meant trouble!
"Got it."
After a brief reply to Soap, Roach hung up the phone.
Seeing him hang up, Yuri immediately approached and asked, "What's going on? What's the situation?"
"The operation has started!"
"Price wants us to meet them on the way. The commander has been taken to Mekong Special Zone. If all goes as expected, they'll likely cross the river and take him into northern Myanmar!"
TL Note: The Moei River acts as the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Upon hearing this, Yuri nodded, eager to move. "What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Roach:
Seeing Roach's speechless expression, Yuri then looked towards the bedroom, thinking about Alya, who was still in the room.
(End of the Chapter)