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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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