Chapter 128 [Entrustment and Conditions]
This man smiled elegantly, his eyes were full of smiles, such expressions, such gestures, and such mannerisms...... Suddenly, Chen Xiao couldn't help but think of a person - the spade J of the service club he had seen, Lei Hu!
The same elegance, the same handsome looks...... Again, there is some posturing.
He didn't speak, just looked at the other party, and the co-worker next to him raised his eyebrows, looking at the person who came, his god was a little hesitant: "White gloves? β
"White gloves?" Chen Xiao looked at the same as Gonggong.
Gonggong looked at this guy coldly, didn't look back, but explained to Chen Xiao as if he was deliberate: "The guy from the club...... Hmph, there are likable people and some unlikable guys in every organization...... Undoubtedly, for most people, this gentleman belongs to the latter. As for the White Gloves, it's his code name...... It's like a service cooperative's committee card. It's just that the club is not called a committee, but a jury team, which is composed of eight senior members, and as members of the jury team, they are all codenamed by various gloves. β
White Glove didn't seem to care about Gonggong telling his bottom in front of him, and he even gently pulled out the white handkerchief from his pocket, covered the corners of his mouth and smiled.
His smile was very deceptiveβit seemed that he was not very old, about a young man in his thirties, fair-skinned, clean and handsome, when he laughed. There was even a hint of shyness in his eyes, as if he was a well-educated child of a family. He covered his mouth and looked at Gonggong, his eyes were full of smiles: "Gonggong, after so many years, it seems that you still know the club very well." β
As he spoke, he sighed deliberately: "Okay." Now is not the time to reminisce...... Can you please let me in? I've heard that the content of your commission here doesn't seem to be strict with the requirements of customers, whether I'm from a club or a service agency, for you, it's all the same as a door-to-door customer, right? β
The co-worker didn't speak. Instead, he looked at Chen Xiao with inquiring eyes. The meaning is clear: you are an agent. It's up to you here.
Chen Xiao groaned slightly. Nodding. Get out of the way: "Please come in." β
When a few people walked into the coffee shop. Inside, Lao Tian, Zhurong, Xu Ershao and others have put away the mahjong table.
Saw white gloves come in. Lao Tian and Zhu Rong immediately glanced at each other quickly. Then both of them frowned at the same time.
"Xiao Xu. You go back first. Lao Tian waved his hand.
Xu Ershao is an extremely smart person. Immediately nodded: "Okay!" Without hesitation, he got up and left. When walking past Chen Xiao's side. In a low voice, "Pay attention to your body." Brothers! β
Chen Xiao smiled slightly.
White gloves looked at Lao Tian, then at Zhu Rong, and sat down on a sofa leisurely: "It seems that they are all old friends." How many people have been good all these years? β
Lao Tian shrugged his shoulders: "It's okay, just eat and wait for death." β
Zhu Rong rolled his eyes directly.
"So. After greetings, is it time to start talking about business? The white gloves were still wiping the corners of their mouths with the white handkerchief, but they looked at the champagne and the fat man: "Idle people, can you leave first?" β
Champagne immediately puffed up her chest and smiled proudly: "I'm a waitress here, not an idle person." β
White Glove nodded, then frowned at the fat man.
"I ...... I...... I'm a cook! The fat man also learned to look like champagne and straightened his chest - it's just that the action of straightening his chest, a beautiful girl like champagne is certainly unique. And he's a fat man. It's a bit clumsy.
White Glove smiled, and then his hand reached inside his jacket. Slowly, he pulled out a thin envelope.
"Here are the materials and commissions."
The envelope was slowly pushed to the table by him, and the three old guys looked at Chen Xiao at the same time, which meant: Look.
Chen Xiao walked to the opposite side of the white glove and sat down, and opened the envelope very calmly.
Inside was a photograph of a girl who looked to be about seventeen years old...... However, it is a photo of the side face, and the appearance is not too clear. He has a rounded and soft facial contour, and long black shawl hair...... Judging from this photo of the side face, the appearance is quite beautiful.
It's just that...... Chen Xiao's first reaction was not much of a good impression in his heart.
Because, the girl in the photo, wearing a kimono, gently climbed on a cherry tree branch with one hand......
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Although Chen Xiao is not an angry youth, he naturally does not have much affection for the country.
"To put it simply, it's a conservation mission, and the people in the photos are the ones that need to be protected. Miss Chibako Sato, seventeen years old. I've been in some trouble lately and she's had a bit of a problem with her safety, so ......"
Chen Xiao frowned: "Mr. White Glove, since you are a high-level member of the club, if you want to protect a person, I believe that with your power, you can mobilize many high-level powerhouses at any time!" Is it necessary to run to us to entrust it? β
White Glove smiled: "According to my understanding, there doesn't seem to be a rule for asking such questions to guests for the commissioned work here, right?" β
Chen Xiao smiled faintly: "That was in the past." In our case, the agent has the right to make some adjustments at any time. Once upon a time, the agent was Mr. Edward, but now it's me! I have the authority to make some adjustments at any time depending on the situation...... As you know, we are a small business, and we don't need to limit ourselves by doing too many rules. β
"So...... Just have to answer? White Glove nodded, he looked at Chen Xiaodi's eyes, and his expression became serious: "Because...... Just like the service community...... The interior of the club is not monolithic! Based on some information I have received, I have reason to suspect that there is a hidden danger that threatens the safety of Miss Chibako Sato. It is likely to come from other different factions within the club. So, I can't mobilize people from within, I can't take that risk. β
When he said these words, he looked at Chen Xiao seriously, as if he didn't even look at Lao Tian and the others next to him, and it seemed that he really regarded Chen Xiao as the person who talked about things here.
"Well, the person in this picture. Is it important for your club? Chen Xiao sneered.
"Yes, it's important." White Glove nodded without hesitation: "I can't go on with the specifics." β
"But, for you. As a senior member of the club, I encountered a problem, but asked a few people from the service club for help, which inevitably aroused my suspicions. β
"You're wrong." White Glove suddenly laughed: "This time I commissioned, there is a special request, that is, ...... The content of the delegated location. No need for the other three old friends to meddle! But...... You! β
He stared at Chen Xiao's eyes: "I want you to do it personally, not them!" This can only be done by you. β
Chen Xiao was a little surprised: "Why?" β
In terms of strength, although Chen Xiao's recent strength has improved by leaps and bounds. But...... Compared to the three old guys, he is still a lot worse.
Seek the weak at the expense of the strong...... Is there any conspiracy?
"It's a hard reason to say." The white gloves waved his hand, and the action seemed to be driving away mosquitoes: "This young lady, she is a little strange and weird." The most hated thing in her life is the supernatural, and she hates any supernatural person very much. Especially the people under me. The most embarrassing thing is that she knows our people very well, and if I send out a local person, I am afraid she will be recognized by her in less than two days. So, I had to find a fresh face. And unfortunately, Lao Tian and Gong Gong them. The fame in this circle is too great, if they go, in less than half a day, they will be recognized by this smart young lady. As for you...... Chen Xiao, you are still a newcomer, as long as you disguise it properly, she will leave you behind. β
"For ......"
"Because of this young lady, she has looked at our database, most of the world's famous and surnamed supernatural masters. She seemed to remember it all. White Gloves smiled wryly.
Lao Tian and the others' faces couldn't help but become weird.
Database! For any of the Anomalous Organizations. Although the database is not a top-level secret, it will not be easily looked at by others. Let alone...... Remember?
"I have a request." Chen Xiao suddenly turned his head and looked at the three Lao Tian people behind him: "Since this task has been asked by the guest to be completed by myself, can I talk to the guest alone?" β
Lao Tian's face was a little weird, but he hesitated for a moment and actually nodded: "Okay!" β
As he spoke, he grabbed Zhu Rong, who still wanted to say something, and strode towards the door, Gonggong walked at the end, nodded at Chen Xiao, threw a "careful" look, and left quickly.
"Let's talk about compensation." Chen Xiao suddenly relaxed, a leisurely smile appeared on his face, and then he actually put his hands behind his head and leaned back on the sofa.
"Ten million dollars." White Glove smiled faintly: "Of course, we all know very well that for people like us, money has no meaning, but I can make a promise to you on behalf of the club: within the scope of my authority, the club owes you a favor, and in the future, at any time and anywhere, you can ask the club to do something for you, as long as it does not exceed my authority, no matter what, we will complete it for you!" β
After a pause, the white gloves looked at Chen Xiao and said with a smile: "I think, you should understand how valuable and meaningful such a promise, a promise from the world's second largest anomaly organization, has!" And...... I hope you understand, Chen Xiao, although I know that you are personally disgusted with the club, but as an ancient organization with a long history, the club is very important to credibility! Once you make a promise, you will never change it, even if you become our enemy in the future, this promise will still be valid! β
"I can believe that." Chen Xiao was noncommittal: "But I have a few other conditions. β
White Gloves didn't seem surprised: "Say it! β
"Answer me a few questions!" Chen Xiaoshen was a little serious: "First, two days ago, someone from the club came to me and tried to forcibly bring me back by force......"
"I know. This order was approved by me personally. The white-gloved undisguised answer made Chen Xiao a little surprised.
White Glove said with a smile: "Don't be surprised, we won't deny this kind of thing." And...... One thing is one thing! Now that you have entered this circle, you should know more about the customs of this circle. The so-called hostilities, the so-called allies, are all subject to change at any time depending on the situation! An enemy who fought to the death a moment ago will suddenly become a close comrade-in-arms or a partnership as the situation changes. For our circle. I'm used to it. As for the arrest order against you, I think you should understand why...... You have qualities that are of great interest to our research department...... The service guys will hypocritically invite you to join, and when you refuse, they will do some small things behind your back. But we won't! The club's style of doing things is more direct than that of the service club! β
"So, if I accept your assignment, will you continue to harass me?"
White Glove thought about it very seriously: "I want to ...... At least for the duration of the mission, you won't be disturbed by any sΔo from the club, I can assure you. β
That is, once the mission is over...... Maybe the club will send someone to arrest me? Chen Xiao frowned.
"That's right." White Gloves nodded unabashedly.
This answer though...... It's excessive. But at least, it's honest.
If the white gloves promised Chen Xiao that they would never come to disturb Chen Xiao again in the future. That's the ghost!
"One year." Chen Xiao quickly threw out a condition: "I ask that within one year, the club shall not disturb me in any situation!" Including my loved ones and friends around me! One year, even if it is my first condition for accepting this commission! β
White Glove thought for a moment, and his expression was serious. As if thinking about something, then he exhaled: "Yes! It's only one year, though, from the first day you accept the mission! β
"The second condition." Chen Xiao said slowly: "It's about a ...... Collar! β
Referring to the collar, Chen Xiao noticed that the god of the white gloves had changed slightly.
"Some rΓ¬ a little earlier. There were two guys who came to make a commission, and they brought a collar...... Such a collar, just the day before yesterday, when I met the redhead arrest from the club, I also saw one in his hand! β
After speaking, Chen Xiao told the strange things entrusted by the two top-hat men that night.
"I don't know about collars. The meaning and role in the club, however, I was worried. I am a person who cares a lot about my friends, and I don't want my friends to be in any danger. Chen Xiao frowned: "But those two guys in top hats seem to have brought some danger and trouble." β
White Glove nodded, he was much more solemn, and then he sighed: "This matter is a bit complicated. Those two guys you were talking about, when they were in the club. And I belong to a different faction. Moreover, they had already left the club and defected a few days ago. For traitors. We have always punished severely. As for what you say, they brought a collar and entrusted you with what to look for...... I guess what the hell is going on. I'll take care of this matter, as for you...... You can pretend that the commission doesn't exist! β
"Sorry, that's not going to work!" Chen Xiao shook his head: "Although I am an agent, I can't do anything that breaks the principle." Rules can be changed, but principles are principles! The commission that has been accepted cannot be invalidated casually...... Unless it's ......"
When Chen Xiao said this, a trace of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he smiled slightly, and said, "Unless it is, the entrusted mission was suddenly suspended for some other reason. β
White Glove smiled: "I don't think it's difficult, I came to K City for another job, which happens to deal with this matter." β
He pulled out an old-fashioned pocket watch from his bosom - hell, in this era, there are still people wearing pocket watches?!
The white gloves looked at the time, and suddenly laughed: "Chen Xiao, do you have time now?" Come with me, and if you're lucky, maybe you can put an end to what you're asking for tonight. β
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