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Chapter 21 A thought arises, a killing intent arrives

After leaving all the raw amber stones behind, Chen Jie turned and left without getting angry or arguing.

It seems that Zhao Wentao's guess was completely correct.

This batch of goods was indeed stolen. The guy was worried about getting into trouble, so he could only swallow his anger and accept his bad luck.

But no one knew,

In Chen Jie's eyes, Zhao Wentao was already a dead man.

Since he was dead, there was no need for him to waste his breath arguing.

A moment later, only the people from Olena Jewelry Company remained in the reception room.

Zhao Wentao exchanged a glance with several key management personnel.

now,

The atmosphere in the reception room became exceptionally heavy and oppressive, and there was complete silence.

There was nothing that could be done; Chen Jie's departure was too peaceful, unusually so.

Anyone who has been scammed out of nearly three million yuan worth of goods would not be so calm and composed.

Everyone present had their own thoughts and felt a sense of unease.

The young man who had been following Zhao Wentao closely, and who bore a resemblance to him, had remained silent until now.

at this time,

He took out his phone and reviewed the company's surveillance footage.

He then instructed the security guards and monitoring room staff to delete all relevant surveillance footage.

"Dad, I've already told the security room to delete all the surveillance footage!"

The young man spoke, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of unease.

"But who exactly is this kid? I have a bad feeling about him."

"I'm certain he has far more amber rough stones than just these thirteen!"

"Won't what we're doing today get us into big trouble?"

His name is Zhao Liheng, and he is Zhao Wentao's only son.

Zhao Wentao curled his lip and said with a disdainful look:

"What trouble could he possibly cause? Look at that kid's clothes and appearance, what makes him look like the owner of an amber mine?"

"He probably doesn't even know the true value of these amber rough stones; they're clearly stolen goods from somewhere."

"Think about it carefully. If he really had reliable sales channels and had been in the industry long enough, why would he actively come here to promote his amber rough stones?"

"Alright, stop overthinking it. Put all these rough stones away and lock them in the safe."

"The Pingzhou Jewelry Fair is coming up soon. With these top-quality amber rough stones, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief and not lose to others at the fair."

"Everyone has worked hard today. Remember, keep this to yourself and keep your mouth shut."

"I hereby announce that this month's salary will be doubled, and tonight we're going to the Emperor's Nightclub—we're drinking until we drop!"

Inside the reception room,

Upon hearing that their salaries would double this month and they would get to go to the Emperor's Nightclub for free, everyone cheered excitedly.

The slight unease I felt earlier vanished instantly.

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10 PM

The Emperor's Nightclub in Liwan District, Guangzhou, was brightly lit, with an air thick with an ambiguous atmosphere and the strong smell of alcohol, creating a scene of decadent luxury.

at this time,

The VIP room on the sixth floor was brightly lit.

The smells of tobacco, alcohol, and perfume mingled together, permeating every corner of the private room, creating an atmosphere of extravagance and indulgence.

Zhao Wentao slumped on a large leather sofa, with a glamorous woman beside him.

After a few drinks,

His face was radiant, and his expression was full of pride and languor.

now,

He had one arm around the waist of a hostess, while fiddling with a string of Buddhist prayer beads in the other.

Those who know Zhao Wentao know that he has always claimed to be a Buddhist, often holding Buddhist prayer beads and appearing kind and benevolent.

But at this moment,

There was no mercy in his eyes, only undisguised smugness and greed.

"Brothers, well done on this job this afternoon!"

Zhao Wentao put away his Buddhist prayer beads, picked up the wine glass on the table, and spoke in a loud voice, with a hint of arrogance.

"I've done a rough calculation, and after fine processing, these thirteen pieces of amber rough are enough to solve the problem of high-end exhibits at the Pingzhou Jewelry Fair. Our Ouliana can stabilize the situation again!"

"Everyone, have a blast tonight! All expenses will be reimbursed by the company!"

The voice just fell,

A chorus of agreement and cheers immediately erupted inside the private room.

Several key members of the management team raised their glasses and gathered around to toast Zhao Wentao.

Flattering and fawning words rose and fell, never ceasing.

Zhao Wentao thoroughly enjoys the feeling of being admired and fawned over.

These people are the core members of the Olena Jewelry Store. They have followed him through thick and thin for many years and have long understood his temperament.

Therefore,

They weren't surprised at all when they saw Zhao Wentao forcefully swallow the batch of amber rough stones from that afternoon.

The young man was dressed plainly, and it was obvious that he didn't have any powerful connections.

How can you not fleece such a "fat sheep" that is delivered to your door?

With one arm around the hostess beside him, Zhao Wentao raised his glass and downed it in one gulp.

Red wine slid down his lips, dripped onto the neck of the hostess, and rolled onto the expensive carpet at his feet, leaving a small dark red mark.

Then,

Several other hostesses, dressed in matching red dresses and with graceful figures, immediately stepped forward, skillfully lighting cigarettes and pouring drinks for Zhao Wentao, their charming smiles and alluring demeanor captivating.

They perfectly portrayed the obedient, flattering, and ingratiating demeanor.

In a corner of the private room, Zhao Liheng had also drunk quite a bit of alcohol.

He seemed completely uninterested in the women accompanying him, sitting there alone with a somewhat dazed expression.

The father and son had completely different hobbies.

Zhao Liheng was sent abroad to study by Zhao Wentao when he was young, and only returned to China last year.

Having lived abroad for so many years, he had already gone too far with his lifestyle and lost all interest in women.

Even Zhao Wentao was unaware that his beloved son had picked up extremely bad habits while studying abroad.

Whenever he has free time, he likes to "get high," and he's already deeply addicted to it.

"Ah Heng, come here and offer a toast to all the uncles!"

Zhao Wentao glanced at his son sitting in the corner, his tone carrying an unquestionable command, yet also revealing a doting affection that everyone could hear.

In front of Zhao Wentao, Zhao Liheng always behaved obediently.

He immediately and obediently picked up the wine glass on the table, stood up and walked to several key management personnel, toasting them one by one. His behavior was proper, and there was no sign of anything unusual.

After offering the toast, he put down his glass and said to Zhao Wentao:

"Dad, you guys keep drinking, I'm going to the restroom."

Zhao Wentao waved his hand casually, his face full of satisfaction.

Although he knew in his heart that his son had not learned any real skills abroad and was only mediocre.

But he's still his own son!

When he retires, the Olena Jewelry Store will eventually be handed over to Zhao Liheng.

Watching Zhao Liheng leave the private room, Zhao Wentao resumed toasting with his key personnel.

As he drank, he talked about the company's next money-making plan, his tone full of anticipation and arrogance.

After leaving the private room, Zhao Liheng did not go to the restroom, but instead walked with practiced ease to a dark and secluded corner of the Emperor Nightclub.

A few minutes later, he had some more things in his pocket.

He then hurried toward the top floor of the nightclub, his face full of urgency, his hands tightly gripping the things in his pockets, his knuckles turning white.

this moment,

His mind was blank; he didn't want to think about anything.

He just wanted to find a secluded place to "have some fun" and relieve the restlessness and emptiness in his heart.

On the rooftop of an office building opposite the Emperor Nightclub.

A figure stood silently in the night, looking up at the brightly lit nightclub across the street, exuding a tranquility that blended seamlessly with the darkness.

Chen Jie was wearing a black tracksuit and a sun hat with the brim pulled low, covering most of his face.

His aura was completely concealed, as if he were just a shadow in the night, silent and unnoticed.

Only those eyes, radiating a chilling killing intent, gleamed coldly in the pitch-black night.

He had a clear view of everything inside the VIP room of the Emperor's Nightclub across the street.

His divine sense accurately locked onto Zhao Wentao inside the private room, as well as Zhao Liheng, who walked out of the private room and headed towards the top floor.

Their every move was imperceptible to him.

at this time,

There was no anger, no hatred in his eyes, only a deathly coldness.

The intense killing intent almost chilled the surrounding air.

Zhao Wentao's rise to wealth is legendary; in a sense, he started from scratch.

In his youth, he sold tobacco on the Yunnan-Guizhou border. With his ruthless nature, he secretly killed his partner and earned his first pot of gold.

Then,

He turned his attention to the high-end jewelry industry, including jade and amber.

With her quick wit and ruthlessness, she expanded her business, eventually making Ouliana Jewelry Store a leading merchant in the domestic high-end amber industry, enjoying a nationwide reputation.

Often walking by the river, how can there not be wet shoes?

Throughout his life, he committed countless evils, yet he always managed to escape punishment by sheer luck.

But this time, he shouldn't have offended Chen Jie for the sake of amber rough worth less than three million.

Chen Jie came to see Zhao Wentao with only one purpose.

He's taking my life!

He wasn't seeking justice for those who had been harmed by Zhao Wentao.

To be honest, he's not that great.

For Chen Jie, there was only one reason that made him want to kill.

Anyone who crosses him will die!

This has nothing to do with good or evil, but only with his code of conduct.

He was a disciple of the White Bone Sect and a cultivator of the Demonic Sect.

The Demonic Sect acts without attachment; my heart is the Way!

The moment a thought arises, murderous intent strikes!

If the King of Hell decrees your death at midnight, who dares to keep you alive until dawn!