Chapter
Later that evening, Lin sits in a dimly lit briefing room with Chen Wei. Maps and documents are spread across the table. Zhou Feng stands in the corner, arms crossed, watching Lin with barely concealed distrust.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
Luo Xian’s men are moving weapons through the East District docks. Your job is to take out their ringleader. No mess, no collateral damage.
Lin Ke( Mc )
(studying the map)
And his exact location?
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
We’ve narrowed it down to three possible safe houses. He moves often to avoid detection. You’ll have support if you need it.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
(cutting in) Not that he’ll use it. Guys like him always think they don’t need backup.
Lin glances at Zhou Feng, his expression impassive but his tone sharp.
Lin Ke( Mc )
Backup slows me down.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
(sneering)
Or maybe you’re just afraid of someone watching your back.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(firmly) That’s enough, Zhou.
Lin rises, slinging his bag over his shoulder. He looks directly at Zhou Feng, his voice low and controlled.
Lin Ke( Mc )
You don’t trust me. That’s fine. But if you get in my way, you’ll regret it.
Zhou Feng bristles but doesn’t respond. Chen sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose as Lin walks out.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(to Zhou Feng)
I told you to keep your opinions to yourself. We need him, Zhou.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
I just hope Yichen knows what he’s doing.
The rain hasn’t let up as Lin takes position on a rooftop overlooking the docks. His sniper rifle is assembled with practiced precision. Through the scope, he observes the activity below—men unloading crates from a truck, the ringleader standing in the center, barking orders.
Lin adjusts the scope, his breathing steady. The sound of the rain fades into the background as he focuses on his target. A faint smirk crosses his lips.
Lin Ke( Mc )
(to himself) One shot. That’s all I need.
He pulls the trigger. The ringleader drops instantly, chaos erupting below as the men scramble to find the source of the shot. Lin disassembles his rifle in seconds, disappearing into the night before they can even react.
The next morning, Chen briefs Yichen on the mission’s success. Liang Min sits nearby, sipping coffee while Zhou Feng stands stiffly in the corner.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
The ringleader’s dead. No collateral damage, no witnesses. Lin handled it perfectly.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(nodding)
Good. I never doubted him.
Liang Min (Mafia Doctor)
(grinning) Careful, Boss. People might think you’re impressed.
Zhou Feng(Yichen’s Second-in-Command)
(grumbling) One mission doesn’t prove anything.
Chen Wei(Yichen’s Trusted Advisor)
(sharply) It proves he’s capable. That’s all that matters.
Yichen leans back in his chair, his expression thoughtful.
Xiao Yichen ( Ml )
(softly) He’s more than capable. He’s exactly what we need.
Outside, Lin Ke watches the estate from the shadows, his expression unreadable. He pulls his hood up and disappears into the night, leaving behind only questions about his true motives.
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