Take Me Away, My Love - Chapter 23 - Initiating the Action
Information about the Ling Kong chief is scarce, even in the Mercenary Group’s collected data. One key point is emphasized: only high-ranking members within Ling Kong have the possibility of seeing the chief’s true appearance. For the average person, catching a glimpse of the chief is next to impossible.
This is precisely why Li Minchun hasn’t been able to uncover who this Ling Kong chief truly is.
On this occasion, she underwent a thorough disguise, even applying a mask to her face, completely altering her original appearance.
Aside from a faint shadow of her former self, all traces of Li Minchun’s identity were effectively concealed.
As a mercenary, the first priority is to completely hide oneself to ensure safety from harm.
After her transformation, Li Minchun finally set out.
The bustling Real Estate Transaction Hall was packed with people, and no one would suspect that this was actually a secret base for one of Ling Kong’s subdivisions.
Dressed in a sensual dress, Li Minchun had changed her face, exuding a different charm. While not as beautiful as her true appearance, she possessed a unique allure, especially with a tiny mole at the corner of her mouth that stirred a sense of endearment in onlookers.
“Hello, Miss, are you here to look at properties?” The saleswoman smiled as she approached Li Minchun, asking warmly.
Li Minchun smiled and removed her sunglasses, saying, “I’m here to see Mr. Ma.”
Hearing this, the saleswoman was visibly surprised but became even more attentive, not daring to show any neglect, “This way, Miss, please. Just a moment, I’ll go get Mr. Ma right away.”
Li Minchun nodded gently and sat on the sofa, leisurely sipping her cup of coffee.
Soon, a man in his thirties with a bit of stubble on his chin, dressed in a suit, appeared in front of Li Minchun.
“May I help you?”
Li Minchun nodded.
He then led Li Minchun into his office and carefully closed the door, showing a cautious demeanor.
Once inside, Li Minchun took out her resume and recommendation letter from her bag. The photo on them showed her current appearance, but the name read Su Xin.
After meticulously reviewing these documents, Ma Yunfei looked at Li Minchun with astonishment and said, “I didn’t expect Ms. Su to be so young and to have achieved such accomplishments already. Truly a talented young individual.”
Li Minchun smiled slightly and replied, “You’re too kind, Mr. Ma.”
Infiltrating this organization was relatively easy for someone with Li Minchun’s skills. By creating a fake identity and greasing a few palms, she could easily assume different identities and move in and out of various places.
This greatly facilitated the work of mercenaries.
“Alright then, I’ll first assign you a simple task to help you get familiar with the environment. With Ms. Su’s reputation, I’m sure this will be a breeze for you.”
Ma Yunfei maintained a smile throughout, lacking the fierce look often seen in underworld figures, yet possessing a hidden ruthlessness.
Li Minchun knew that a seemingly mild-mannered man like him was not necessarily easy to deal with. In contrast, those who wore their thoughts on their faces were often genuinely straightforward.
“I look forward to your guidance, Mr. Ma,” Li Minchun said with a charming smile.
The tasks within the Ling Kong organization were simple, mainly involving collecting protection fees from entertainment venues.
The task assigned to Li Minchun was a bit more brutal. It was said that the boss of one of the entertainment halls was well-connected and quite defiant. Li Minchun’s job was to make this old man bow to the authority of the Ling Kong organization.
As night descended, various young women and predatory men roamed the karaoke and dance halls, searching for their ideal prey.
The tantalizing ambiance, hazy lights, and the stimulation of alcohol caused hormones to surge to their peak.
At such times, everyone appeared more attractive than ever.
With her striking figure and appearance, Li Minchun naturally attracted the attention of many men.
Sitting at the bar, and though paying little attention, a man approached her with a drink in hand, believing himself to be suave, “Hello, beautiful, may I buy you a drink?”
Li Minchun smiled softly, a charming smile akin to a blossoming flower that nearly bewitched the man. But in the next moment, her eyes revealed a fierce glint.
Before he realized it, a dagger had appeared in her hand, which she violently thrust into him.
As blood trickled down his leg, the man’s eyes widened in shock, staring at Li Minchun in horror. Moments ago, he had seen her as an angel descended from the heavens, but now she seemed more like a fearsome devil.
“Ah…”
A piercing scream immediately shattered the lively atmosphere of the hall.
The once-celebrating crowd panicked and fled upon noticing the bloodshed, leading to chaotic scenes.
Li Minchun held the man next to her, smacking his face with the blood-smeared back of the knife, coldly asking, “What, still in the mood to hit on me now?”
The man, overwhelmed by pain and fear, was sweating profusely from his cheeks. At this point, he dared not make any reckless moves, his knees nearly buckling beneath him.
He trembled for a long time, unable to utter a single word.
“Why so silent? Weren’t you speaking so fluently just now?”
As she spoke, a fierce glint flashed in Li Minchun’s eyes again, and she drove the dagger into his other thigh.
Her precision ensured she didn’t sever any major blood vessels, causing intense pain but not endangering his life from excessive bleeding.
“Oh dear, I’m sorry, did I stab you again? Does it hurt?”
The man was now incapacitated. The excruciating pain in his legs made him wish he would just pass out.
“Stop!”
The security guards finally rushed over. However, Li Minchun acted as if she didn’t even see them, continuing to thrust the dagger aimed at the man’s knee.
“Ha!”
The guards yelled as they relied on their numbers to surround her.
Unfortunately for them, they barely had a chance to react before Li Minchun effortlessly took them down.
Amidst the chaos, a portly middle-aged man appeared before her. Judging by his appearance and demeanor, he was likely the person she was looking for today.
Hmph, without this method, there would have been no chance to draw him out.
After kicking a nearby guard aside, Li Minchun took two or three strides, reached the large man, grabbed his collar with one hand and pressed the blood-stained dagger against his throat with the other, coldly saying, “Mr. Liu, long time no see.”
As she spoke, the dagger inched closer to Mr. Liu’s neck, as though prepared to sever it at any moment.
Having never faced such a situation before, Mr. Liu was nearly terrified out of his wits, nervously pleading, “Beautiful lady, let’s talk this over. What happened? Where have I lacked? Please, no hard feelings.”
Li Minchun blinked twice, a bit exasperated, and said, “Truth be told, I didn’t want things to come to this either. It’s just that Mr. Liu hasn’t been cooperative. I’m simply following orders from above.”
As Li Minchun spoke, Mr. Liu’s mind raced to recall which influential figure he might have offended recently.
Seeing his hesitant expression, Li Minchun drove the dagger into his shoulder without hesitation.
While twisting it, she calmly added, “It seems Mr. Liu’s memory isn’t too sharp. How about I help jog it for you?”
Mr. Liu gritted his teeth and let out strange cries as the intense pain caused cold sweat to drip down his face.
“Is it Ling Kong? It’s Ling Kong, isn’t it?”
The words were shouted with all the strength he could muster.
Where did such a ruthless woman come from?
“It seems Mr. Liu hasn’t completely forgotten. Do you know what to do from now on?” Li Minchun’s voice echoed in his ears like the chilling tone of a devil.
At this point, he didn’t care about the demands; he nodded vigorously like a pecking chicken.
Li Minchun finally seemed satisfied. She patted his head as if comforting a child, saying, “Good. Now, shouldn’t you offer something to show it?”
As she spoke, her slender and delicate hand extended.
Mr. Liu, not being foolish, understood that Ling Kong had approached him recently to demand the protection fee. Because he had some backing, he had been stalling. It seemed they had set their sights on him.
He tore out a check, shakily signed his name, and handed it to Li Minchun.
Li Minchun frowned as she took the check, “Why isn’t there an amount written?”
“Whatever amount the lady desires, I have no objections.”
It seemed that after suffering a loss, he had become much more obedient. Li Minchun gently patted his face, smiling, “Very good. If you’d done this sooner, wouldn’t all this trouble have been avoided?”
With that, she gave Mr. Liu a forceful shove, pushing him aside. She then confidently walked away with the check. Who would dare to stop her? Even if they had firearms, they couldn’t stand against Li Minchun.
After returning, Li Minchun received praise as expected.
Who knew that such a tough nut to crack would be handled so swiftly by Li Minchun? And the outcome exceeded their expectations.
“Su Xin, I never expected that someone who appears so gentle could be so capable,” said Ma Yunfei, having carefully chosen his words, avoiding calling her ruthless.
Previously, seeing Li Minchun’s beautiful face and extremely seductive figure, he had entertained impure thoughts. Now it seemed that was a reckless prelude to disaster.
“Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Ma.”
From that moment, Li Minchun officially joined the Ling Kong organization.
With her shrewd intellect, remarkable courage, and swift skills, she quickly rose through the ranks.
In less than a year, she reached the top tier of the Zhu Que ranks.
However, she was still some distance from meeting Ling Kong’s chief.
