Crimson Shadows
Chapter ( Characters introduction)
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Role: Mafia Boss
Personality: Charismatic, intelligent, and ruthless when necessary. He’s fiercely loyal to those he cares about but carries the weight of his decisions heavily. Beneath his cold exterior lies a man desperate for a connection that doesn’t revolve around power or fear.
Background: Born into a wealthy but abusive family, Yichen built his empire from the ground up after his parents disowned him. His mafia operations are meticulous, blending calculated violence with clever diplomacy.
Role: Sniper
Personality: Quiet, reserved, and seemingly emotionless, Lin is a man who has built walls around himself to protect his fragile heart. His sharp eyes never miss a detail, and his loyalty, once earned, is unshakable.
Background: A former military sniper, Lin was betrayed by his commanding officer, leading to the deaths of his team. Disillusioned, he became a freelance hitman, using his skills to survive.
Yichen’s Trusted Advisor
Personality: Calm, strategic, and fiercely protective of Yichen. Acts as the voice of reason and helps maintain order within the mafia organization.
Background: A former lawyer, Chen left his career to join Yichen after being saved by him during a personal crisis.
Role: Mafia Doctor
Personality: Caring, sarcastic, and resourceful, Liang is the one everyone turns to in times of crisis. Despite the chaos around him, he remains level-headed.
Background: Liang was once a brilliant surgeon but lost his medical license due to a scandal. Yichen offered him a new purpose within the organization.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
Role: Yichen’s Second-in-Command (Traitor)
Personality: Charismatic and ambitious, Zhou appears loyal but secretly harbors resentment and envy toward Yichen.
Background: Zhou has been with Yichen’s organization since its early days but always wanted the top position for himself.
Luo Xian (Rival Mafia Boss)
Role: Rival Mafia Boss
Personality: Brutal, cunning, and unrelenting, Luo Xian leads a rival organization that seeks to expand its territory by eliminating Yichen’s allies.
Background: Luo grew up in the same neighborhood as Yichen, and their rivalry is deeply personal.
Tang Yan
Informant
Personality: Witty, street-smart, and resourceful, Tang provides information to both sides of the underworld but never directly involves himself in violence.
Background: A former pickpocket, Tang rose to prominence as a reliable source of intel for anyone who could pay his price.
Liu Mei
Lin’s Former Military Partner
Personality: Loyal, brave, and haunted by her own past, Liu survived the military betrayal that ruined Lin’s life.
Background: After the military debacle, she became a security consultant, trying to live a normal life. She reappears in Lin’s life to warn him about an impending danger.
Yan Zhihao
Hacker in Yichen’s Organization
Personality: Playful and eccentric, Zhihao loves solving puzzles and cracking codes. Despite his laid-back attitude, he’s fiercely loyal to Yichen.
Background: A self-taught hacker who joined Yichen’s organization after being rescued from a dangerous cybercrime syndicate.
Wu Cheng
Role: Elder in Luo Xian’s Organization
Personality: Pragmatic and ruthless, Wu Cheng advises Luo Xian on strategic moves but secretly doubts his leadership.
Background: A seasoned underworld figure who has seen countless leaders rise and fall.
Chapter
Xiao Yichen sits behind his desk, fingers steepled, as Chen Wei briefs him on the latest developments. Liang Min, perched lazily on the couch, flips through a magazine while occasionally chiming in with his usual sarcastic remarks.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
The Zhou District warehouse was hit last night. Luo Xian’s men infiltrated the perimeter. We lost four, and two are still unaccounted for.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(calm but cold)
Unacceptable. What about the cargo?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Untouched. It was a scare tactic. Luo Xian wants us off balance.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(without looking up) Classic Luo. Loud threats, no follow-through. Maybe he’s compensating for something.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(sighing) Liang, this isn’t the time.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(grinning) It’s always the time. You know you’d miss me if I stopped talking.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(cutting in sharply)
Enough.
The room falls silent. Yichen stands, his commanding presence enough to still even Liang’s teasing smirk.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
This isn’t just a scare tactic. Luo Xian’s testing our defenses. He’s waiting for a crack to exploit. I won’t give him that chance. Chen, we need someone precise for the next move.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(nodding)
I’ll start vetting.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
No need. I already have someone in mind—Lin Ke. Find him.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(raising an eyebrow)
The sniper? Isn’t he a bit... unpredictable?
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(turning toward the window) Unpredictable, yes. But effective. If he says yes, we’ll have the edge we need.
The bar is a mix of shadowy corners and raucous laughter. Lin Ke sits in the farthest corner, his hood pulled low. His sharp eyes scan the room while his fingers toy with the glass of whiskey in front of him. Chen Wei steps inside, his suit immediately making him stand out among the rough crowd.
Bartender
(gruffly)
Fancy suit like yours? You lost, pal?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(ignoring him)
I’m looking for Lin Ke.
The bartender glances toward the corner. Chen follows his gaze and approaches Lin’s table.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(calmly) Lin Ke.
Lin Ke( Mc )
(not looking up) Depends on who’s asking.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
I’m here on behalf of Xiao Yichen.
Lin’s fingers pause on his glass. He looks up slowly, his expression unreadable.
Lin Ke( Mc )
Tell him I’m not interested.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
You haven’t even heard the offer.
Lin Ke( Mc )
(smirking faintly) I don’t need to. Mafia bosses are all the same—rich, arrogant, and always looking for someone to clean up their mess.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
And yet, you’re sitting in this bar, hiding from bounty hunters. If you’re so above it all, why haven’t you retired?
Lin’s eyes narrow, but he stays silent. Chen takes a seat across from him, unfazed by the hostility.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Yichen doesn’t want to control you. He needs your precision. Luo Xian is moving against us, and if we fall, you’ll be next. You know how this world works—alliances are everything.
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Lin leans back, studying Chen with a mix of curiosity and caution.
Lin Ke( Mc )
What’s the pay?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(smiling faintly)
Generous enough to keep you out of bars like this for a long time.
Lin Ke( Mc )
And if I say no?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
You won’t. Yichen’s enemies have a habit of becoming yours. It’s safer to be on our side.
Lin picks up his glass, swirling the liquid thoughtfully before downing it in one go.
Lin Ke( Mc )
Fine. I’ll listen. But don’t expect loyalty.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Yichen only expects results.
Yichen’s Estate – Strategy Meeting
Back at the estate, Yichen is seated at the head of a large conference table. Chen Wei briefs him on the meeting with Lin, while Liang Min and Zhou Feng sit nearby. Zhou Feng fidgets slightly, his nervous energy standing out against the composed atmosphere.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
He’s willing to meet, but he made it clear he’s not looking for long-term commitments.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
He’ll change his mind. He always does.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(leaning back in his chair)
You sound like you know him personally. Got a soft spot for snipers, Boss?
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(without looking at him)
I have a soft spot for people who don’t miss.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
(interrupting) "Are we sure this is the best move? Bringing in an outsider at a time like this could backfire. We can’t trust someone like Lin Ke.
Yichen’s gaze sharpens, and the room falls silent.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
Do you have a better idea, Zhou Feng?
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
(hesitating)
No, but—
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
Then leave the decisions to me.
Zhou Feng shrinks back, nodding. Liang watches the exchange with quiet amusement, sharing a knowing glance with Chen.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(murmuring to Chen)
Zhou’s acting jumpy. Think he’s hiding something?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(low voice)
I’ve been keeping an eye on him. Let’s just say... I wouldn’t trust him to watch my back.
Yichen’s Study – Late Night
Later that night, Yichen sits alone in his study, reviewing dossiers on Luo Xian’s movements. Chen enters quietly, holding a folder.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
The latest intel on Luo Xian. He’s consolidating his forces in the East District.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(taking the folder)
Good. Let him gather his men. It’ll be easier to wipe them out in one blow.
Chen hesitates, then speaks carefully.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Are you sure about Lin Ke? He’s... unpredictable.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(without looking up)
Unpredictable, yes. But effective. Luo Xian doesn’t play fair, so neither will we.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Understood.
Yichen leans back, his eyes distant.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(softly)
Lin Ke will come. And when he does, this war will finally shift in our favor.
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