Scott was now a strong member of the family and also loved by Mr. Lin Yu. After his initiation, Mr. Lin Yu passed a brown envelope to him and said, "Inside it contains your first mission, and it must be carried out on time, okay?"
Scott answered, "Okay, boss," with a smile. He left the office and went straight home.
After eating, he decided to check the envelope given to him by Mr. Lin Yu.
When he opened it, he found a document containing a picture, a gun, and a written note that said, "Eliminate him." Scott felt a bit panicked, so he had to brace himself, took his clothes, and went out.
Arriving at the location given to him, he entered the place wearing black-on-black clothing and covered his face with a mask.
To avoid making any noise and involving people around, he went straight to the kitchen, took a knife, and walked directly to the bedroom where the target was sleeping.
Scott covered the target's face with a pillow, laid the knife on him, and cut him to death.
Immediately, Scott ran out of the house and went home. He was a bit frightened but nonetheless left no trace of himself.
Early in the morning, Scott went to work. When he arrived at the office, he saw the news of what happened last night; the police were investigating the case.
Mr. Lin Yu told everyone to go back to work and asked Scott to come into his office.
When Scott went in, Mr. Lin Yu started smiling. Scott looked surprised. Mr. Lin Yu said to him, "I am proud of you, Scott. Now we have to step up our game.
You know someday you have to be the boss here if you are very diligent at work."
Mr. Lin Yu gave him an envelope. When Scott opened it, he found a load of money inside. Scott thanked him and went on his way.
After work, he was heading home when a young man who met him some months ago saw him from afar.
The man ran to him and said, "Hey Scott, long time! How have you been? Can you remember me? It's me, James."
Scott, flashing back, said, "Okay, I remember you now. What can I do for you?"
James replied, "Since the last time we met, I have been looking for you."
Scott asked, "What for? I am a very busy person, so be fast, I am heading home."
James hesitated for a moment, then said, "I need your help, Scott. I'm in a bit of trouble."
Scott glanced around, ensuring no one was listening. "What kind of trouble?"
James looked down, nervously shuffling his feet. "I owe some money to some dangerous people. I thought you might know a way out. You always seemed like you had connections."
Scott sighed. "This isn't a good time, James. I have my own issues to deal with. How much do you owe?"
"Two hundred thousand," James replied, almost in a whisper.
Scott thought for a moment. He had just received a considerable amount of money from Mr. Lin Yu. Helping James might be risky, but he couldn't leave an old acquaintance in trouble. "Alright, meet me tomorrow at the coffee shop on 5th Street at noon. I'll see what I can do."
James' face lit up with relief. "Thank you, Scott. I really appreciate it."
Scott nodded and continued on his way home. The next day, he met James as planned and handed him an envelope with the money. "This should cover your debt. Now, stay out of trouble."
James took the envelope, gratitude evident in his eyes. "I will, Scott. Thank you."
As Scott left the coffee shop, he couldn't shake off the feeling that helping James might complicate things for him. He returned to work, only to be summoned by Mr. Lin Yu once again.
"Scott, come into my office," Mr. Lin Yu said sternly.
Scott entered, feeling a sense of unease. Mr. Lin Yu looked at him, his expression unreadable. "I heard about your little act of charity," he began.
Scott's heart skipped a beat. "How do you know about it?"
Mr. Lin Yu smiled. "There are some things you need to learn. I have eyes everywhere, okay?"
Scott, feeling a mix of surprise and apprehension, replied, "I thought it was the right thing to do."
Mr. Lin Yu smiled and said, "Sit down. Let me surprise you." He picked up his phone and said, "Send him in." To Scott's astonishment, James walked in.
Scott stood up, bewildered. "How did you get here?"
James smiled. "James here has been working for me as an undercover agent from the first day you both met. The matter now has to do with me, okay? I have been watching you, waiting for the time to strike."
James added with a smile, "You are a good man, Scott. But don't let people get the best of you." He brought out the money Scott had given him and said, "Here is your money, intact."
Scott was amazed by the performance. Mr. Lin Yu said to them, "Now that you both know each other, you should try to understand things around you. Great men are not born; they are made, okay?"
Mr. Lin Yu leaned back in his chair. "Kindness is not a weakness, but you must be careful. Every action has consequences. Remember that."
Scott nodded, understanding the subtle warning. "I will, sir."
Mr. Lin Yu said to them, "The both of you will have to work on something for me, but that will come later. First, Scott, you have to do something for me, okay?"
Mr. Lin Yu handed Scott another envelope. "Your next mission. This one is more delicate. Handle it with the same efficiency as the last. Inside that envelope is everything you need to know, but you have to be more careful this time."
Scott took the envelope, his mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. As he left the office, he knew he had to stay focused and vigilant.
The path he had chosen was fraught with danger, and any misstep could be his last.