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Knowing that the matter was urgent, He Xian immediately devoted himself to mediation, actively acting as a liaison between the two parties.
Relying on his connections and prestige accumulated over many years in the martial arts world, he traveled far and wide, engaging in difficult communications with various forces, all in an effort to persuade them to release the imprisoned Lubadu.
Time slipped away silently like quicksand, each second feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds, striking everyone's hearts with its weight.
In that oppressive room, some people paced back and forth anxiously with furrowed brows, the sound of their shoes scraping against the floor seeming to provide a dull rhythm to the tense situation; others stared intently at the telephone on the table, their eyes seemingly able to pierce through the receiver and instantly pull out Lubadu's news.
About half an hour later, amidst everyone's eager anticipation, He Xian finally called.
However, when everyone saw the momentary dimming of the person answering the phone, they vaguely guessed that what they were receiving was not the good news they had been eagerly anticipating.
He was filled with resentment and said bitterly:
"Fine! Since that's the case, let's hurry up and get on the boat to leave here."
Since they couldn't find a reliable lawyer to help them, they couldn't even submit their bids smoothly. So what was the point of staying here? They might as well just take a boat back to Hong Kong.
At this moment, He Yuzhu had already made up his mind that once he returned to Hong Kong, he would immediately take Du Guanghe and head straight to Luzon.
It turns out that in Luzon, there was a property belonging to Lin Wanting's master, Zhao Yunhai—a vast sugarcane plantation covering tens of thousands of acres and a sizable sugar refinery.
Moreover, Zhao Yunhai's large family, numbering in the dozens, has lived there for generations.
He Yuzhu thought to himself, even if Gao Kening could hide without a trace, Zhao Yunhai couldn't possibly abandon his entire family and their ancestral business to hide with him.
Therefore, he decided to first target Zhao Yunhai and teach them a lesson.
After all, the assassins who came to kill him were Zhao Yunhai's apprentices, and he had to get a considerable amount of compensation from them no matter what.
Only in this way can one release the pent-up anger that has been building up inside for so long!
Furthermore, Gao Kening and his gang were truly local tyrants in Macau.
They may be able to hide today, but can they always remain hidden and never show their faces?
It should be noted that the two places are only a few dozen miles apart, and even by boat, it would only take a mere hour.
In the future, I will certainly have plenty of time and opportunities to settle this score with Gao Kening.
Although we suffered a defeat here today, we will surely win back everything we lost in the future!
At this moment, He Yuzhu had already made up his mind to temporarily admit defeat, since finding Lubadu in just a few hours was simply a pipe dream.
However, at that very moment, Liang Feixing suddenly shouted, yelling:
"Oh dear, I remember now! Gao Kening once took me to a pleasure boat!"
Whether it's the bustling Hong Kong or the picturesque Haojiang, real estate prices remain staggeringly high.
Fortunately, the place is close to the sea, so many businesses have moved their operations to the ships.
As a result, the sea is not only home to restaurants serving delicious food, but also to all kinds of hotels and guesthouses.
Naturally, those places of extravagance and debauchery were also indispensable, which gave rise to many pleasure boats.
The small flower boat has very limited space, with only one cramped room that can accommodate only one guest at a time.
In stark contrast, the enormous flower boats had a displacement of hundreds or even thousands of tons!
This ship is not only enormous in size, but its interior is also extremely luxurious, comparable to those top-tier nightclubs.
Lin Wanting showed a hint of disgust on her face and muttered:
"Since you've already been to the pleasure boat, what's the point of saying all this now?"
Liang Feixing quickly explained:
"Oh dear, we're not going to an ordinary pleasure boat. All the girls on that boat were carefully trained by Gao Kening."
Hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but ask curiously:
"So, the entire ship belongs to Gao Kening?"
Liang Feixing nodded and replied, "That's right, and all the girls on the pleasure boat are of excellent quality."
Normally, this boat isn't open to the public; it's simply Gao Kening's private space for entertaining family and friends.
In the bustling Hong Kong area, many wealthy people own their own luxury yachts, and some even have exquisite cruise ships.
Gao Kening is no exception. She not only owns a private yacht that reflects her personal status and taste, but also a flower boat with first-class facilities.
This pleasure boat is not usually shown to the public. Gao Kening only invites business partners onto the boat to entertain them.
At this moment, He Yuzhu turned to look at Ye Han and asked:
Have you ever heard of such a pleasure boat before?
Ye Han shook his head and replied, "I've never heard of it."
Immediately afterwards, everyone present seemed to wake up from a dream and realized that they had all thought they were in a dead end with no hope of turning things around, but who could have expected that such a clue, like a lifeline, would suddenly appear!
Chapter 578
Regardless, we should send some people to investigate whether it's really as expected, since this could very well be a rare opportunity.
Even if Gao Kening and his men weren't on that ship, capturing his women or family would undoubtedly be a valuable bargaining chip.
With things having come to this point, no one dared to delay any longer and immediately took action.
Under Liang Feixing's guidance, everyone drove their cars at breakneck speed toward the dock.
At the same time, Ye Han also acted swiftly. He not only mobilized many of his capable subordinates, but also managed to acquire six speedboats and directed them to head straight for the target dock at full speed.
However, when the car carrying everyone arrived at the dock, they were surprised to find that the legendary pleasure boat could not be found at all.
So, the group quickly split into two speedboats, and after everyone boarded them one by one, they immediately left the dock and continued their search for the pleasure boat.
The six speedboats scattered across the vast sea like wild horses, launching a thorough search.
Before long, a sharp-eyed person spotted the flower boat they had been searching for on the back of a small island.
Upon seeing this, the other speedboats immediately rushed to its side with lightning speed. In the blink of an eye, the six speedboats surrounded the flower boat, making it impossible for it to escape.
Ye Han immediately dispatched his men to try to approach the mysterious pleasure boat.
He looked guilty, lowered his head slightly, and spoke with a heavy sigh, saying slowly, "During this time, I had many in-depth conversations with Gao Kening. In each meeting, I spoke frankly and tried to move people with emotion and persuade them with reason."
"But he was like a stubborn rock. No matter how hard I tried to persuade him, he insisted that he had never kidnapped Lubadu. He was impervious to reason and no amount of persuasion could change his mind."
"I have tried everything, but to no avail. I am so sorry."
Upon hearing this, Ye Han's already tense nerves were instantly ignited. He was furious, and the veins on his forehead bulged, like angry little snakes writhing under his skin.
His chest heaved violently, and his eyes were wide open, almost spitting fire.
He was furious to the extreme, his whole body trembling slightly with rage. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "At this critical moment, when the business of the casino is in dire straits and could be lost at any time, he still refuses to admit his mistake!"
"They talk a lot about morality all the time, but they betray us so easily when it matters. It's utterly absurd and outrageous. They're treating us like fools and making a fool of us!"
"How can someone who behaves like this stand in the business world? How can they face the friendships they've built up over the years!"
In the turbulent world of business, core interests are like the sword of Damocles hanging overhead; the slightest touch will trigger fierce competition among various forces.
Ho Yin, a legendary figure highly respected and renowned in the Macau area, is respected by everyone. His words and actions carry great weight in Macau's business and social circles, like golden rules.
In the past, whether it was business disputes or mediation of social affairs, as long as Ho Yin stepped forward, many thorny problems could be solved easily, and all parties would give him some face.
But now, in this game concerning his own core interests, Gao Kening's son, Gao Kening, seems to have become a different person, completely forgetting the prestige that He Xian had accumulated over the years.
Facing He Xian, Gao Kening showed no trace of the respect he once had. His tone was icy, and his actions were utterly ruthless. He completely disregarded the status and influence He Xian had built up in Macau over the years, as if this highly respected senior was nothing more than a stranger to whom he had no interest.
For Gao Kening, the past experiences are like a series of terrifying nightmares that linger in her mind and cannot be shaken off.
Previously, he had engaged in two thrilling and dangerous assassination attempts with He Yuzhu, Huo Yingdong, and others.
The first time, in the dark alley of that bustling city, the assassin lurked in the darkness, his sharp blade gleaming coldly, and without warning, he stabbed at Gao Kening. At the last second, he dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow, but was still slashed with a deep wound, and blood instantly stained his clothes red, the pungent smell of blood filling the air.
The second time, in the chaotic crowd of a business gathering, the assassin disguised himself as a waiter and quietly approached with drinks. Taking advantage of Gao Kening's unpreparedness, he suddenly pulled out a pistol hidden under the tray. The moment the trigger was pulled, the bullet whistled out. Gao Kening quickly lay down with his agility. The bullet grazed his scalp and made him break out in a cold sweat.
The two sides engaged in a back-and-forth battle. In the open, they clashed and fought fiercely at the business negotiation table; in the shadows, assassination and counter-assassination operations continued one after another, employing all sorts of methods, and their open and covert struggle had been going on for a long time.
Over time, the seeds of hatred took root and sprouted, growing into towering trees and forging an irreconcilable enmity. That hatred was like a deep-sea chasm, surging and impossible to fill.
Especially during the first assassination attempt, the assassin suddenly rushed out from the shadows in full view of everyone, a flash of cold light, and the sharp blade was aimed straight at He Yuzhu's throat.
In the chaos, He Yuzhu narrowly avoided a fatal blow, suffering only minor cuts and bruises.
This unexpected turn of events caused an uproar at the scene. Afterwards, those with ulterior motives might be able to find a flimsy excuse to cover it up, such as the assassin being a mad lone wolf who acted rashly due to some inexplicable stimulation, in an attempt to get away with it.
But who could have imagined that the peace would be shattered again in just a few days?
The second assassination attempt was launched immediately, with the forces behind it quickly mobilizing manpower from various places and carefully selecting ruthless and well-trained desperados.
In terms of timing, they deliberately chose times when He Yuzhu was out discussing business and his bodyguards were slightly lax.
The operation was meticulously planned, with some officers distracting the bodyguards in front, others flanking from the sides, and still others lurking in the shadows to deliver a fatal blow.
This series of actions was closely linked and interconnected. From personnel allocation and timing to action deployment, it was clearly the result of careful planning and deliberation. It could not be explained by chance or coincidence. Every step revealed its sinister intentions.
In this critical moment of life and death, the business world is turbulent and unpredictable, and the slightest mistake could lead to total defeat.
Lubadu possesses crucial information and business resources that could turn the tide of the game; he is like a key piece in a chess game, whose every move affects the whole situation.
If we let them go easily, it would be tantamount to surrendering without resistance to the enemy's fierce offensive, handing over the fruits of victory without any conditions, declaring the failure of this business game, and all the hard work and effort we have put in will be in vain. The company's future development will fall into an endless dark abyss, and it will be difficult to find any chance of survival.
Gao Kening, a legendary figure who has been in the Macau area for decades, has experienced the ups and downs of the business world and the bloody storms of the underworld.