Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1371: Conversation Doesn’t Click

Chapter 1371: Chapter 1371: Conversation Doesn’t Click

In the motel room, Gu Fan was comparing surveillance photos with Li. Among the pictures were Su Hui, Lin Xi, Lu Yi, Jie, and some members of the Hunter’s Guild including Irina.

"Beautiful, just beautiful. I still prefer Eastern beauties," Li said as he looked at the photos of Su Hui and Lin Xi, unable to conceal his blooming delight.

All Gu Fan could say was, "Beautiful women are always trouble."

Upon hearing this, Li looked puzzled and said, "As if you’ve had experience with that."

Gu Fan could only offer an awkward smile. Just as he was about to change the subject, he suddenly heard the sound of cars outside but didn’t pay much attention to it.

Li glanced out the window and suddenly, his complexion turned pale, as if he had been startled by something.

"What’s the matter, you look as if you’ve seen a ghost," Gu Fan said with concern. He too went to the window and just then, spotted several men in suits heading to the motel.

Li hurriedly told Gu Fan to hide and avoid being seen by those men, explaining that they were from Organization X and typically worked for Xue Wang.

Gu Fan’s brows furrowed as he wondered what these men, representing Xue Wang, could possibly want by coming here.

"Damn it!" Gu Fan realized that these men were likely looking for Su Hui and Lin Xi.

Li speculated, "Could it be that Xue Wang’s men are here to have a nice little chat with Gu Fan and the others?"

This was precisely what Gu Fan was worried about. If Xue Wang’s men came here and didn’t see any sign of Gu Fan, they would definitely become suspicious, but he couldn’t just show himself right away.

Thinking quickly, Gu Fan said, "Li, I think Xue Wang’s men and Gu Fan’s group must be discussing something crucial. If we could eavesdrop on their conversation and report back, Catherine will certainly reward us handsomely."

Li thought it made sense but seemed troubled, "Maybe we shouldn’t, we’ve already completed the mission Catherine gave us, no need to complicate things."

"Fortune favors the bold. If we do an excellent job this time and bring Catherine an extra surprise, our careers could take off. Wouldn’t that be much better?" Gu Fan said eagerly.

Li took a good look at Gu Fan and said, "You’re so driven, are you aiming for Catherine’s top reward?"

Gu Fan chuckled dryly. If he were still single, he wouldn’t mind cooperating with Catherine’s advances. But now that he had Lin Xi, he wouldn’t touch any other woman, even if she was more captivating and a better match for him.

"Enough, we’re wasting time. If you won’t do it, I will," Gu Fan said, and immediately went out of the room.

"Wait!" Li tried to stop him but it was too late.

With no other choice, Li followed, only to see Gu Fan heading straight for Su Hui and Lin Xi’s room.

"You’re not seriously going to cause trouble, are you?" Li asked worriedly, grabbing Gu Fan’s arm.

At that moment, men from Xue Wang appeared in the hallway, heading towards the room occupied by Su Hui and Lin Xi.

Li immediately pulled Gu Fan to a corner, feeling a rush of panic, as if things were about to go south.

The situation left Gu Fan anxious; he had to be present while his companions negotiated with Organization X, but he needed to find a way to ditch Li.

Li kindly advised, "Let’s stop here. We’ve got the photos, let’s just head back and report."

"You go back first, I need to stay," Gu Fan insisted, determined to uncover the truth, which made Li feel uncomfortable. The idea of leaving by himself didn’t seem right.

"Wait a minute!" Gu Fan had a flash of inspiration, his eyes brightening. He hastily added, "They’ll likely not discuss matters in the rooms, maybe in a lounge or they might ask the motel for a reception room. If we could install listening devices there first, then..."

Li heard this and felt it made sense, but the motel had both a reception room and a restaurant. Which one would those people likely choose?

Gu Fan proposed, "I’ll go to the reception room, you check the restaurant. We’ll split up."

"What, split up...?" Before Li could voice his opinion, he saw Gu Fan had already dashed off towards the reception room.

With no other option, Li went to the restaurant, thinking maybe this approach could work and might even result in an unexpected gain. Thus, he went to the restaurant, following Gu Fan’s suggestion.

Gu Fan, having made a beeline for the reception room, immediately called Lu Yi, asking him to bring everyone to the reception room.

Upon receiving Gu Fan’s call, Lu Yi was pleased because Xue Wang’s people had already asked about Gu Fan’s whereabouts several times. If they couldn’t see Gu Fan, there was nothing to discuss.

Time dragged on, and Xue Wang’s men were starting to doubt whether Gu Fan was even in the motel at all.

After hanging up, Lu Yi said righteously, "Since you want to see Gu Fan, I’ll take you to him but he’s been having throat problems lately, so he’s not fond of idle chatter."

Upon hearing this, Xue Wang’s men were displeased, thinking to themselves, "What’s this, a deliberate snub?"

"Are you coming or not? If you’re not following, then kindly return the way you came," Lu Yi said uncompromisingly, with an attitude that suggested he couldn’t care less about the negotiations.

The men from Xue Wang were furious but had no choice since they were under orders. They swallowed their pride, well aware that their servility was evident to the other side, and feared the negotiations would be dominated by Gu Fan and his group.

With Lu Yi’s lead, they all arrived at the reception room of the motel, where Gu Fan was sitting in an armchair with his arms folded, legs up on the table, not giving Xue Wang’s men a glance.

Without even starting the conversation, the men from Xue Wang already felt inferior in presence, but they were not discouraged. They couldn’t believe that Gu Fan would continue to appear indifferent once he learned that Li Shi was in the hands of Organization X.

"Hello, Gu Fan, I represent Organization X..." Before the man from Xue Wang could introduce himself, Gu Fan spoke in a low voice, "My throat is sore, so speak quickly if you have something to say, or just let it out if you have to fart."

You..." The man from Xue Wang was on the verge of exploding, nearly causing a scene on the spot, but was held back by their leader’s attempt to mediate.

The men from Xue Wang seated themselves and faced Gu Fan who was sitting inelegantly, then noticed Su Hui, Lin Xi, Lu Yi, and Ouyang Jin, all displaying the same demeanor, none seeming serious about negotiations, creating an awkward atmosphere. It made them feel like fools.