Shen Hao's hand, holding the watermelon knife, froze in mid-air. He looked at the bespectacled man who had spoken, then glanced at the two items the man's subordinate handed over, completely stunned.
Since when did dealing with someone require such... sophistication?
But he was genuinely intrigued.
He had indeed been impulsive moments ago. If he had actually hacked someone, although confident he could handle the aftermath, it would inevitably leave a stain.
If people with ill intentions, like certain business rivals, found out, they would undoubtedly use it against him.
"Ahem... You make a valid point."
"Brother, you really think things through."
The bespectacled man smiled slightly, his tone still professional: "You flatter me, Young Master Shen. We simply prefer more efficient and secure methods to resolve issues."
Shen Hao: "I've learned something new. May I know how to address you?"
The bespectacles man adjusted his glasses: "Grand Jurisconsult, Zhao Tianyi!"
For this trip to BS Province, many high-level members of the Ten Thousand Dragons Society had come.
Such as Yu Xin, Yun Cheng, Ma Da, and Grand Jurisconsult Zhao Tianyi.
Li Xiaohui, Yang Xin, and others stayed behind in Pearl City.
Shen Hao took the two "treasures" handed to him, first carefully feeling the chest protector.
It looked somewhat like a bulletproof vest, but the material was lighter and thinner, feeling very resilient to the touch.
"This thing... can it really deliver that satisfying, meaty thud with every punch?"
Zhao Tianyi: "Young Master Shen, please trust our professionalism. This is made from a specially formulated polymer damping material composite with memory gel, featuring a unique non-Newtonian fluid structure internally. Simply put, the greater the force you strike with, the stronger the instantaneous feedback resistance. The sensation is solid and full, guaranteed to be ten times more satisfying than punching a sandbag!"
"Moreover, it causes pain without injury, undetectable even by a forensic examination."
"Damn! That's incredible?"
"And this stick, what is it?"
"This device has a built-in micro high-frequency motor and a specially designed vibrating head. It can generate mechanical waves at a specific frequency exceeding 200 times per second, directly stimulating pain nerve endings. It bypasses most muscles and bones to achieve deep, piercing pain..."
Shen Hao listened, stunned, feeling as if a new world had opened up to him.
He then picked up the chest protector and walked towards the guy with dyed yellow hair and his crew.
Ten minutes later.
Shen Hao was drenched in sweat, but his eyes shone with excitement as he looked at Zhao Tianyi again.
"Does your Ten Thousand Dragons Society usually research stuff like this? This is way too professional!"
.......
Southern City, outskirts.
Several cars passed through a night market street gradually coming to life and finally stopped in front of an extremely low-key yet vast, luxurious-looking building.
This was the private club opened by Gu Yebai and the others—Cloud Summit!
The massive convoy of the Ten Thousand Dragons Society had already arrived and checked into several nearby hotels.
After all, traveling from Pearl City to Great Southern City in the middle of the night, coupled with the earlier incident, had left many exhausted.
So, after dealing with Brother Pao and his gang of thugs, the Ten Thousand Dragons Society members dispersed to rest at their pre-booked hotels.
Only Liu Yutong, accompanied by Yun Cheng, Shen Hao, and others, came to the Cloud Summit club.
Just after getting out of the car.
Two rows of hosts, men and women, already stood at the entrance. Seeing Liu Yutong, they bowed in unison.
"Welcome, Miss Liu!"
Liu Yutong gave a slight nod and walked into the club with Shen Hao, Gu Yebai, and the others.
The group passed through an extravagantly luxurious yet tasteful lobby, took an elevator that required specific authorization to operate, and went straight to the top floor.
The elevator doors opened, revealing a newly set-up operations center.
Several large screens adorned the walls, displaying real-time data from the U.S. capital markets.
Additionally, there were dozens of top-tier trading terminals. A few technicians sat there, chatting over coffee.
For the coming days, due to the time difference, they would have to live a nocturnal life.
This was just getting used to it in advance.
As soon as Liu Yutong and the others appeared, Chen Mo, previously referred to as "Ghost Hand," came forward.
When he saw the remarkably young girl at the forefront of Shen Hao's group, he was also taken aback.
This was the legendary "big sister" with immense capabilities, the one Shen Hao and the others mentioned who would lead them to snipe the international markets?
You've got to be kidding?
She's way too young!
She looked like a college freshman, maybe not even graduated yet. Her face still held a hint of youthful innocence. Though her aura was extraordinary, her age was a far cry from the image of a financial titan he had imagined.
Could a young girl like this really achieve over 800% annual returns?
Chen Mo was deeply skeptical.
Having been immersed in the financial markets for over a decade, he had seen too many arrogant, overconfident second-generation heirs crash and burn with their family's money.
Was this another case of the same?
Had Young Master Gu, Young Master Shen, and the others been fooled by this seemingly harmless young girl?
This involved several billion in real capital, not child's play!
"Young Master Shen, is this the Miss Liu you mentioned earlier?"
Shen Hao, sharp as ever, immediately detected the odd note in Chen Mo's tone. Frowning, he was about to speak.
But Liu Yutong spoke first. Her voice wasn't loud, nor angry, but very calm, though a thread of ice ran through that calmness.
"Did I not make it clear that the people I want are only responsible for executing my requirements?"
Chen Mo's face paled. He realized how foolish his earlier doubt had been.
In front of the financier and decision-maker, especially in an operation of this scale, an executor's duty is to obey, not to question the decision-maker's capability. They don't even have that right.
"I... I'm sorry, Miss Liu! That was out of line!"
Chen Mo hurriedly bowed in apology: "I didn't mean to question you at all, I... I was just surprised by your youth. Please forgive me..."
Liu Yutong looked at Chen Mo with her clear yet profound eyes.
Then she said, word by word:
"Here, surprise, doubt, or any form of hesitation is superfluous and not permitted."
"You, and everyone else, only need to understand one thing: I give the orders, you carry them out. If you can do that, you stay. If you can't, or if there's a next time..."
She didn't finish, but her words already made Chen Mo and the other listening technicians break out in a cold sweat.
None of them doubted that if Chen Mo showed the slightest hint of doubt again, he would be ejected from the room the next second, with no room for negotiation.
Honestly, it was the first time they had felt such a powerful aura and nearly suffocating pressure from a teenage girl.
"Yes! Absolutely!"
"Miss Liu, please rest assured! From this moment on, I, Chen Mo, and my team will absolutely only execute, never question the reasons, and guarantee to implement every one of your instructions one hundred percent!" Chen Mo vowed.
"Good."
Liu Yutong walked towards the main control position: "Begin reporting the preparation status and contingency plan details. I don't want to hear any words like 'maybe' or 'probably.' I want one hundred percent guarantees."
"Yes, Miss Liu!" Chen Mo immediately snapped to attention, simulating the operation while reporting his progress.
Shen Hao, Gu Yebai, and the others watched this scene, their awe for Liu Yutong deepening yet another level.
That aura of unquestionable authority and total control—she was a born queen!
At the same time, they became even more certain: following this boss lady was absolutely the right move to make money!
