Chapter 388: 146, you are Chen Shanhe, I am Lin Mo!!_1
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Half an hour ago.
Room 2101, Building 3, Ruyi Garden Community.
Chen Shanhe, clad in pajamas, sat before a mirror while two female staff members wearing masks were meticulously helping him with his disguise, holding tools in their hands.
Although the official notices didn’t greatly affect Chen Shanhe, he still had to maintain appearances, otherwise, being photographed in public and ending up on short-video platforms was all too easy.
He had the power to squash such attention before, and though he still did, given the number of people who wanted him dead, if they knew he was in Northern Sea City, they’d definitely try every means to kick him while he was down, to beat the stricken dog.
Therefore, it was better to do less than to do more.
Moreover, if Lin Mo found out he was in Northern Sea City, the game would no longer be fun.
Qian Sheng, his subordinate, reported from the side, “Elder Chen, the extermination you arranged has been done, and the bodies have been placed in public areas. Now, Northern Sea City is under martial law, especially the international airport you mentioned, with many police officers conducting searches and standing guard.”
“Additionally, our people have disguised themselves as ordinary travelers and airport staff and are lying in wait. As soon as Lin Mo dares to show up, he won’t be able to return.”
“Hmm.” Chen Shanhe observed his reflection in the mirror slowly transforming into someone else and felt equally reflective.
He never dreamt that he, a man of his age, who ought to have retired triumphantly to enjoy his later years, firmly seated on the fishing terrace, would one day have to resort to disguising himself and be chased around like a dog who has lost its home.
And all of this was thanks to Lin Mo.
“Tell me about my current identity.” Chen Shanhe looked at himself in the mirror and asked calmly.
Though now somewhat in disarray, it also brought back the passionate years of his rise.
Back in his youth, wasn’t he also relying on nothing but his courage and wits to topple one formidable opponent after another, rising from obscurity to the power that dominated Rakshasa?
After years of mundane life, getting to stretch his muscles was not a bad thing.
After dealing with Lin Mo, making a comeback wouldn’t be difficult.
“Yes.” Qian Sheng bowed slightly, reporting respectfully, “Your overt name now is Wang Hongxuan, a local from Northern Sea City, male, 73 years old, previously doing business in Mauritius. After earning money, you retired to your hometown to enjoy your remaining years.”
Wang Hongxuan…
Chen Shanhe silently noted this name, then inquired, “What’s the current situation in Rakshasa City, and what are the other families up to?”
“Yesterday, Elder Xu from the Imperial Capital visited Elder Wu’s home and stayed for about five or six hours. We don’t know exactly what they discussed.” Qian Sheng started to report on the various pieces of intelligence that the team had gathered the previous night: “The other families haven’t made any moves, but are instead constricting their businesses.”
“And some have left for Siam and other countries overnight.”
“In their eyes, Lin Mo’s existence isn’t an accident, but something orchestrated by top-level figures intentionally.”
Ha-ha.
“These rotten fish and shrimps, their thoughts actually align with mine. They want to run at the slightest hint of trouble.” Chen Shanhe was not very impressed with them, even with an underlying disdain.
“Those idiots never thought that while it’s easy to leave, coming back would really cost them dearly.”
Chen Shanhe, who started from scratch, actually had little respect for those conservative traditional big families.
Despite their strong capabilities and deep roots, they were complacent, lacking in enterprise, hesitant and as timid as rabbits that had never ventured from their burrows.
“Yes, Elder Chen, you’re right. Those families that went abroad have already handed over some of their assets, and many have taken the initiative to give up their resources.” Qian Sheng frowned slightly, sighing, “Lin Mo’s live broadcast, lasting less than 20 minutes, has had a considerable impact.”
“Elder Chen, do you think that Lin Mo is just a pawn used by top-tier figures, aiming for the effect we see now?”
“This sweeping net has resulted in a rich harvest.”
A powerhouse backing Lin Mo?
It was not something Chen Shanhe had never considered before, but he felt it was unlikely to be that substantial.
Otherwise,
There’s no reason they’d target only him, Chen Shanhe.
Even for a display of shock and awe, there were better candidates than him.
At this moment, one of the masked female staff spoke up, “Elder Chen, your disguise is complete. Please take a look and let us know if there’s anything not to your satisfaction.”
Chen Shanhe looked at his reflection in the mirror, shook his head from side to side, and nodded contentedly, “Very well done, I really did not expect that today’s technology could advance to this extent.”
He glanced at a scar under his neck, “If I had this technology when I was young, I wouldn’t have had to live so hard.”
Qian Sheng waved his hand to indicate the two staff members should leave.
After they had left, Qian Sheng, very attentively, brought over the tracksuit that Chen Shanhe wanted, humbly saying, “Elder Chen, allow me to help you dress today.”
“There’s no need, old man, I’m not yet so helpless. Also, from now on, don’t call me Elder Chen, I am now Wang Hongxuan, you can call me Old Wang.” Chen Shanhe began dressing himself, and asked seemingly offhandedly, “You are aware of the matter about blowing up Hive headquarters, aren’t you?”
This…
Upon hearing this, Qian Sheng’s brow immediately wrinkled, his expression visibly changing to one of panic and unease.
How should he answer this?
A poor response to this question might lead to endless future troubles.
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