After Crossing Over to the Republic of China, I've Become a Heartthrob Chapter 15

Exciting and Frightening Night

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When he woke up again, it was the afternoon of the next day.

He had a light lunch in a restaurant and listened to a conversation about a New Year's Day reception.

It was already New Year's Day!

Shi Yao thought, since there's nothing to do anyway, I might as well go for a stroll.

The New Year's Day reception was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and was held at Richard Hotel, the most exclusive restaurant on the street, starting at 7 p.m.

When Shi Yao arrived at the hotel, it was around five or six in the afternoon.

The security guard at the entrance, Wang Er, asked him to show his invitation, otherwise he would not be allowed to enter.

Shi Yao said, "Isn't this a networking reception for the business community? I work for the Nanyang Chamber of Commerce, so why can't I enter?"

Wang Er said, "You can't enter without an invitation."

"Can't you make an accommodation?" Shi Yao lowered his voice and said, "Song Yuan, do you know him? He's my good brother."

"Song Yuan is your good brother? Then who is Song Liao to you?"

"He's my wife, no, ex-wife."

"... Crazy."

"? Why are you cursing me?"

"Go play elsewhere if you've had enough, I'm not in the mood for your nonsense."

At that moment, a black business car arrived and steadily pulled up in front of the hotel.

The driver got out of the car and opened the door for the VIP in the back seat, and Wang Er put on a lapdog smile to greet him.

There was an elegant gentleman in the car, Song Yuan.

Almost instantly, Song Yuan noticed Shi Yao standing at the side of the car.

When Shi Yao saw him, he was very happy. He placed a hand on Song Yuan's shoulder and said to Wang Er, "See? My good brother. Isn't that right, President Song?"

Song Yuan glanced at him, his eyes smiling: “Mhmm."

Wang Er: ?

At that moment, another black luxury car drove up, and when the man got out, the first thing they saw was a pair of shiny leather shoes.

The man was wearing sunglasses, a tie and a priceless quartz watch on his wrist.

This pretentious aura, that's right, it's him, Song Liao!

Next to appear was Song Liao's female companion, the gorgeous Ms. Jiang.

Song Liao naturally saw Shi Yao, and the two stared at each other for a long time.

The strange atmosphere only faded when Ms. Jiang took Song Liao's hand and the two passed by.

Wang Er looked at Shi Yao in disbelief.

Shi Yao raised his eyebrows at him and silently said, my wife! Ex-wife!

Wang Er: ? The rich people really know how to play, and their world view has collapsed.

Song Yuan asked, "So happy all of a sudden?"

Shi Yao said, "Yes, I am able to get into a reception to celebrate New Year's Day!"

"This kind of business reception might be a bit boring for you."

"It's better than being alone in a hotel, isn't it?"

"That's true."

The two of them entered the hotel's magnificent lobby and Song Yuan explained the evening's proceedings to him.

There would be an opening speech at seven, followed by a presentation of some business projects.

"So you'll be giving a speech tonight?" Shi Yao asked, "Or a presentation?"

"The reception is being hosted by the Nanyang Chamber of Commerce, so I'll be giving the opening speech."

"Great!"

"Wait for me here, Yao'er," Song Yuan said as he led him to his own seat in the VIP section, "I have to take care of something first."

"Okay!"

After Song Yuan left, Shi Yao didn't intend to sit properly. He left the main hall and went to a side hall to have some fun.

The side hall had a dance floor and was very dimly lit.

He took a glass of champagne from a waiter's tray and had just taken a mouthful when someone bumped into him and slipped a note into his hand.

Shi Yao was nervous, so he went to the restroom and opened it carefully, it contained a licence plate number.

However, when he saw the symbol at the end, he was completely relieved.

It was a symbol from his self-created system of symbols, the US dollar sign representing Ling Junde.

When he arrived at the entrance of the hotel, there was a car parked a short distance away with the same licence plate number as on the note.

Shi Yao opened the back door of the car and had just sat in it when a low voice sounded in his ears: "Ready?"

"Why are you being so secretive, Boss?"

Ling Junde put out his cigar and threw it out the window, "You once said it was best to be secretive, didn't you?"

"... I did?"

"Your memory is not very good."

"But this is so outrageous, I thought it was something illicit."

"Indeed it is." Ling Junde was very close to him, the smell of ancient water in his nose: "Right now, most of the business world is in this hotel, and they have no idea what I'm about to do."

"What are you going to do?"

Ling Junde ordered the driver to leave, and before the vehicle started up, he slowly said, "The benefits and the risks are often directly proportional to each other. There's only one piece of the cake, and if I share less of it, I'll get more."

"How cunning."

"I never said I was a good person."

"Why do you have to take me with you?"

"Because tonight, I will meet directly with the foreign representatives in private. Iron ore is an open business that has to be divided with the various chambers of commerce.” Ling Junde smiled: "The gold, it can only be mine."

The meeting was held in a very secluded tavern.

With Shi Yao's help, the negotiations went fairly smoothly. The two parties finished shaking hands and were about to sign their names.

At that moment, there was a loud ‘bang' and a group in black clothes broke through the door.

In an instant, the scene was thrown into chaos.

Fortunately, the group was very clear in their objectives and were heading straight for Ling Junde. Shi Yao's mind was in turmoil as he was mixed up with the representatives of the foreign parties.

Seeing that Ling Junde seemed to have the upper hand, Shi Yao took the baseball bat hanging on the wall, thinking that Ling Junde was his own comrade and that if he couldn't hold out, he would have to fight himself.

Having an idea, Shi Yao raised the baseball bat and smashed the electricity metre.

The lights went out in an instant. The sudden darkness provided an opportunity for Ling Junde to catch his breath, but it also posed a great risk to himself.

The black clothed men headed in Shi Yao's direction and when they were within a short distance, Shi Yao held his breath.

A violent gunshot pierced the darkness of the night, and warm red blood poured across Shi Yao's face.

Three shots were fired in quick succession, and with the smell of gunpowder and blood, it was settled.

Pressing the smoking barrel against the document, Ling Junde ordered, "Continue signing."

The document was signed, and they headed back.

Ling Junde took a white silk cloth from his pocket and wiped the stains from Shi Yao's face: "Scared?"

Shi Yao nodded blankly, still somewhat in shock, then shook his head and said, "I'm fine, I just need some time to digest."

Ling Junde fetched a black box from under the seat of the car and handed it to Shi Yao, "Your reward."

Shi Yao took it and opened the briefcase. It was full of beautiful American dollars, all of which were neatly stacked.

Ling Junde took the silver pistol out of his pocket, the barrel of which was still slightly hot, and handed it to Shi Yao, "This is also for you."

“No-no need." Shi Yao declined.

"You think you can escape?" Ling Junde forced him to hold the handle of the gun and whispered into his ear, "That's how business is done in this world. You don't have a choice."

Shi Yao's breath trembled slightly.

"Come, I'll teach you." As if holding him in his arms, Ling Junde guided him, touching the exquisite silver butt of the gun.

It was like,

the intimate touch of a lover.

‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated: June 14, 2023