Chapter 83

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This punch carried a trace of internal energy, surging into Liu Menglong's body.

"Detected abnormal energy in the host's body, preliminarily identified as internal energy. The system will automatically decompose the energy... Decomposition complete, decomposed energy is being converted into experience points... Conversion complete, experience points are being fused... Fusion complete, congratulations, host has gained 20 experience points."

20 experience points? Damn! What a waste!

"When did you become so gossipy?" Irritated inside, Liu Menglong showed no change on the surface, smiling and scolding, "Don't talk about those empty things, come in and sit down, let's talk face to face."

Seeing that Liu Menglong had no reaction to his internal energy, Zhao Tianming remained unperturbed, raising his thumb, "Brother Long is still so straightforward, it's my fault."

Entering the villa, Nalan Ruyue brewed a pot of hot tea and placed it on the coffee table, smiling and gesturing: please have some.

"Thanks, Sister-in-law." Zhao Tianming thanked her, but a flash of surprise crossed his eyes. Nalan Ruyue, hearing the word 'sister-in-law,' smiled and went into the kitchen.

Looking at Liu Menglong, Zhao Tianming whispered, "Brother Long, what's with Sister-in-law?"

Liu Menglong handed him a cup of tea, "Ruyue can't speak, she's been like that since birth."

"That's really a pity." Zhao Tianming took the teacup, a look of regret flashing in his eyes, and said with some comfort, "But Sister-in-law looks like a gentle and virtuous woman, and she's so beautiful, you're not losing out."

Liu Menglong smiled faintly, "Don't talk nonsense, speak up!" He poured himself a cup, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing can escape you." Zhao Tianming chuckled, sipping his tea, "Brother Long, you know what my family does. Last month, Old Master Liu came to you... Heh, we're brothers, can you sell me some information?"

Liu Menglong glanced at him and said coolly, "The Black Rat Gang is the top intelligence organization in Tianfu. As the young leader, you're actually buying information from an ordinary person like me, don't you feel ashamed?"

"It's more shameful to have no information." Zhao Tianming pouted, "Someone offered a high price to find out what Old Master Liu did here. If it's convenient for you, Brother Long, tell me, and I'll split the intelligence fee with you."

"Oh?" Liu Menglong looked at him, "How much?"

"50 million."

"Spit—" Liu Menglong almost spat out his tea, "Cough... How much?"

"Hehehe..." Zhao Tianming grinned, "Brother Long, it's been two years, you've changed a lot. A mere 50 million scares you like a bumpkin. What happened to the you who treated money like dirt?"

"Get lost!" If the tea wasn't so hot, Liu Menglong would have poured it over his head, "You, as a young leader, have no worries about food and clothing. I'm alone, what do I eat if I don't earn money?"

"Don't say that." Zhao Tianming's expression turned serious, with a hint of apology, "Brother Long, I haven't been in touch with you for two years, and I didn't know about Aunt's passing. I..."

"Forget it." Seeing Zhao Tianming's sincere expression, Liu Menglong waved his hand, "It's all in the past. It's my fault for not staying in touch, not yours." He paused, "Who's so bored as to spend 100 million on useless information?"

"Business secret, I can't tell you." Seeing Liu Menglong unwilling to talk more, Zhao Tianming resumed his sly demeanor, "But if someone pays, we can't just keep it to ourselves! I came here personally because it involves Brother Long, to avoid any misunderstandings. If we can make a profit amicably, that would be great."

"I see." Liu Menglong nodded and slapped his bank card into Zhao Tianming's hand, "50 million, not a penny less."

Zhao Tianming was taken aback, then laughed heartily, "Brother Long is still so straightforward! This money came too easily, we should strengthen our cooperation, let the glow of money shine on us forever!"

"Forget it! I don't want to be an intelligence dealer." After Zhao Tianming transferred the money and Liu Menglong received the text message, Liu Menglong said, "But selling information does make money quickly."

"True, and it doesn't offend anyone, very stable." Zhao Tianming chuckled, "Brother Long, the money is here, share the information!"

Liu Menglong nodded, "It's not a big deal. My mother is Old Master Liu's illegitimate daughter. Recently, so many of the Liu family's main heirs were killed, and the collateral branches are all scared, none dare to step up. Old Master Liu had no choice but to think of me, his illegitimate grandson, and wanted me to inherit the Liu family's leadership."

"Did you agree?" Zhao Tianming was startled. The head of the Liu family! That's an existence the Black Rat Gang can only look up to.

"Do I look like an idiot?" Liu Menglong snorted, "The head of the Liu family seems glorious, but with the collateral branches all scared to step up, I'm afraid I'll agree to it but won't live to take the position."

"Ah, what a pity!" Zhao Tianming said 'pity' but felt relieved inside, "Brother Long, if it were me, even if I only got to be the head of the Liu family for a day, it would be worth it. That's the emperor of Tianfu!"

"Then you go! I'll say you're my life-and-death brother, and you can take my place. Old Master Liu will definitely agree, and you'll be the real emperor of Tianfu." Liu Menglong sneered.

"Cough, no, I'm fine as the young leader of the Black Rat Gang. The position of head of the Liu family is too big, let someone else have it!"

"Coward."

"Brother Long knows me well."

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"But seriously..." Zhao Tianming looked at Liu Menglong, "Brother Long, I didn't expect you to have this identity. Even though you're just Old Master Liu's illegitimate grandson, you're closely related to the Liu family. If this news gets out, even if you can't walk around Tianfu with impunity, at least no one will dare to provoke you."

Liu Menglong shook his head, "After so many years of brotherhood, you should know my temperament."

"True." Zhao Tianming chuckled, "Brother Long, a man who would give up everything for freedom, how could he be blinded by worldly power?"

Liu Menglong smiled faintly. At that moment, the TV was showing a street interview, with a foreigner as the interviewee. Seeing this, Liu Menglong asked seemingly casually, "I've seen a lot of foreigners on the streets these days. You have good information, do you know why?"

"Hehe, Brother Long, does this count as buying information?" Zhao Tianming rubbed his fingers.

"Let's start with 10 yuan."

"Damn!" Zhao Tianming almost spat out blood, "Are you treating me like a beggar?" He paused, "Forget it, since you're my Brother Long, I'll give you this information for free."

"What? Do those foreigners have some dark secrets?" Liu Menglong's expression 'changed', "Are they planning a terrorist attack again?"

"No, no." Zhao Tianming waved his hands, loosening his tie, "These foreigners are looking for something, I don't know what exactly, probably some Chinese antiques. Chinese antiques are famous worldwide, and there are many foreigners willing to take risks for them."

"I see, as long as they're not terrorists." Liu Menglong nodded, "Stay for dinner tonight. Don't leave, let's chat."

"Dinner is fine, but staying overnight is out of the question." Mentioning staying overnight, Zhao Tianming looked embarrassed, "You know my 'River East Lion' at home, she doesn't trust me at all. As long as I'm in Tianfu, I have to go home at night. Even if I leave Tianfu, she'll follow me most of the time. Ah, the life of a brother, so hard!"

Liu Menglong was taken aback, "Zhao Xin?"

"Who else?" Zhao Tianming smiled bitterly, "Ah, she looked so innocent in school, who would have thought... I must have been blind to pursue her! Brother Long, I regret it!"

Zhao Xin was Liu Menglong's junior in college, two years younger than him and Zhao Tianming. In her freshman year, Zhao Xin was incredibly pure, and Zhao Tianming was captivated at first sight. He pursued her aggressively, and after half a year, he succeeded. However, after getting her, Zhao Xin gradually revealed her true nature, a possessive and domineering dragon. Worse, she had a terrifying background, being the granddaughter of the head of the Central Plains Zhao family, one of the ten major families in China.

Even worse, Zhao Xin got pregnant on the first try and refused to have an abortion. When her father heard that his daughter was pregnant in her freshman year, he almost destroyed Zhao Tianming. Fortunately, Zhao Tianming's identity as the young leader of the Black Rat Gang saved his life. Although the Black Rat Gang wasn't a major family, it was one of the top intelligence organizations in the country, barely matching Zhao Xin. So, they got married before graduating from college, and five months later, Zhao Xin gave birth to a son.

With her son, Zhao Xin's status in the Black Rat Gang rose even higher. With her identity as the daughter of the Zhao family, the young leader of the Black Rat Gang, Zhao Tianming, became a tragic figure.

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