Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1165: New Rival

Chapter 1165: Chapter 1165: New Rival

As night fell, Sister Hong, with a heart full of nervousness, took a ride to a commercial plaza. After briefly adjusting her mindset, she made a beeline for a dining establishment.

Organization X always conducted its affairs discreetly and mysteriously, and this restaurant was just a facade. Upon entering, Sister Hong was immediately guided by someone to the kitchen.

The kitchen staff were all members of Organization X. They focused on cooking, no one gave Sister Hong an extra glance, the indifference made her somewhat scared, wondering what these people had been through.

The door to the storeroom opened for Sister Hong, and as she stepped inside, she found the space was not large, with just a closet and such, but she knew that since she was here, there surely had to be a hidden passage.

Indeed, a wardrobe opened to reveal a secret door, leading to a clandestine office, which was also the meeting place.

A senior member of Organization X named Chris had been waiting for Sister Hong for quite some time. Like Helen, he possessed the bloodline of the X Family but had not become part of the Xue Clan, because becoming one meant you couldn’t have children and thus couldn’t pass on the X Family lineage. Therefore, he and Helen were both key protection targets for Organization X.

The instant Sister Hong saw Chris, she was attracted by his handsome and devilishly charming aura, momentarily spellbound, unsure what to say.

Chris offered a polite smile, then had someone fetch a chair for Sister Hong, and he personally poured her a cup of coffee, "I apologize for the small space and lack of hospitality, please don’t mind it."

"It’s nothing; I should be thanking you all for the care, otherwise I wouldn’t be here today," Sister Hong said, unable to resist glancing at Chris again as she spoke.

Chris smiled again, then got down to business, "The reason I asked you here today is that your gang seems to have considerable influence around here, and I think it’s time you did us a small favor."

"Don’t mention a small favor; I’ll do whatever I can with all my might," Sister Hong’s statement sounded less like gratitude and more like a display of utmost loyalty.

Chris revealed a satisfied look, then pulled out three photographs and handed them to Sister Hong, "I need you to keep an eye on these three people. As for what to do, I’ll give you further instructions. Moreover, without my orders, do not alarm them, don’t do anything superfluous, and most importantly, do not let them become aware of your existence."

Sister Hong took the photos, and her heart skipped a beat—the three photos showed one man and two women, and among these women, Sister Hong recognized one was Lin Yue’s sister and the other was the policewoman Su Hui.

"Why do you want me to monitor these three people?" Sister Hong’s mind was a bit disordered now, sensing that something wasn’t right.

This is what Chris said, "I don’t want you to follow them all day long, watching over them because that will certainly get you noticed. What I want is for you to pay attention to their daily lives, who they associate with on ordinary days, their habits, etc. Try to act as naturally as possible, like you are their friend, being part of their lives."

"I see, not covert surveillance, but overt surveillance, not as a stranger, but as someone familiar," Sister Hong seemed to understand the approach, yet she still asked puzzled, "May I ask, who are these three people, and why do you want me to monitor them? You should give me some information."

"Of course there will be," Chris handed over the profiles of the three individuals to Sister Hong, then admonished her solemnly, "You need to remember one thing, you’re no match for the three of them. If you’re discovered, withdraw immediately, don’t try to challenge them. And if they find out about you, don’t ever say that it was Organization X that put you up to this."

"Alright, I’ve got it!" Sister Hong carefully examined the profiles of the three, noting that one of the women was indeed the policewoman Su Hui. Another was named Lin Xi, likely the sister of Lin Yue, and the third man was named Gu Fan. This guy was interesting; he was Lin Xi’s boyfriend, but he lived under the same roof as Su Hui.

After the instructions were given, Sister Hong left the restaurant, her mind still full of questions. She had always felt there was something extraordinary about Lin Yue’s sister, but she hadn’t expected her to be a person of special interest to Organization X. It wasn’t just Lin Xi, but also Lin Xi’s boyfriend, and Lin Xi’s close friend Su Hui. Who exactly were these people?

The information Sister Hong had in hand was limited to the names and some basic information about these three. She couldn’t glean much from it, and Chris also advised her not to pry too much.

After Sister Hong had left, a wicked smile curled at Chris’s lips, hinting at his sinister aura.

At that moment, Helen arrived and, seeing the expression on Chris’s face, knew he was up to something again. She commented, "You haven’t learned from the others’ mistakes, have you? You’re thinking of targeting Gu Fan and the others."

"How could I? Haywes has fallen, not even Xue Wang and Lord Xiong could win. How could I dare? It’s not me who’s provoking Gu Fan now, but Sister Hong’s Gang, it has nothing to do with me," Chris said outwardly, but the sly glint in his eyes betrayed his real intention: he truly wanted to tackle the task that seemed impossible.

Helen understood why Chris had sent Sister Hong. It was to absolve himself of responsibility when things went south, making Sister Hong take the blame. Helen added, "The organization had issued instructions before, that anyone who could wrestle the Destiny Stone from Gu Fan’s hands would be performing a great service. But now, the organization has repeatedly warned not to provoke Gu Fan lightly, and yet you’re still greedy for achievements. Be careful not to hurt yourself."

At this, Chris frowned slightly, "I don’t need you to remind me. Even though you and I both carry the bloodline of the X Family, you’re a mix of East and West, whereas I’m of pure lineage. Mind your words when you speak to me."

"What if I don’t?" Helen’s mood had not been great recently. Hearing such discriminatory words from Chris immediately worsened her mood, and she confronted him directly.

Chris snorted coldly, "You’re just a hybrid. The organization only wanted to see what changes might occur after mixing bloodlines from East and West. They don’t really care about you. The most important thing for the organization is someone of pure lineage, like me. You’re not like me."

"There are more than one of your so-called pure lineages; the organization wouldn’t miss you if you were gone. But as for my mixed Eastern and Western bloodlines, I am the only one in the organization. If the organization had to choose between you and me, they would only pick me. Do you believe that?" Helen’s words not only carried an aggressive momentum but also left Chris without a rebuttal, which really annoyed him.

Before leaving, Helen didn’t forget to add, "If it weren’t for the good relationship between your parents and my grandfather, and your parents asking me to look after you so that you won’t have no one to plea for you after you offend Gu Fan, I wouldn’t bother coming here."

Chris’s pride was provoked, "Plea for me? I don’t need it. Don’t think I don’t know that the Eastern bloodline in you is related to Gu Fan. After I win, just don’t plea for Gu Fan."

Helen didn’t respond, merely turned away indifferently and left.