ebookland Chapter 158 Old Deng, you've been doing pretty well these past few years.
Chapter 158 Old Deng, you've been doing pretty well these past few years.
Baoer's mouth was stuffed to the brim, and her chopsticks flew up and down, sweeping up the delicious food on the table like a whirlwind. Her cheeks puffed slightly, and she mumbled incoherent praise, "Delicious, really delicious!" Her clear eyes sparkled with satisfaction.
Not to be outdone, Zhang Chulan's chopsticks continued to move, each time he picked up a piece of food, he hummed with satisfaction. His eating manners were not elegant, and he even ate voraciously.
The two of them ate in such an unrestrained manner that they quickly attracted the attention of those around them.
"Look at these two, they're eating so happily!" A middle-aged man wearing glasses couldn't help laughing, and his deskmate also echoed him, his eyes full of teasing.
Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye, who were sitting not far away, smiled at each other, their eyes full of helplessness.
Zhuge Qing gently waved the fan in his hand, a smile on his lips: "Zhang Chulan, this guy is really a foodie."
Wang Yese nodded, a smile flickering in his eyes: "However, this way he actually makes people feel real and cute.
In this complex world, being able to maintain a love for food is a rare blessing."
Just then, the roar of a car came from a distance, breaking the silence in the restaurant.
A taxi drove slowly and stopped in front of the restaurant.
The car door opened, and a burly man with rough skin jumped out. He was wearing a thick cotton coat and a peaked cap, and his face was a look of fatigue from the journey.
"Oh, isn't this Deng Youcai? Why are you here?" Li Qiankun was sharp-eyed and recognized the person at a glance. He stood up in surprise and went to greet him.
Zhuge Qing, Wang Ye and others also turned their heads and looked at the man who suddenly appeared.
Deng Youcai smiled and shook hands with Li Qiankun. He glanced at the crowd, his eyes filled with the joy of reunion. "Haha, what a coincidence! I was sent by the company to pick you up. I didn't expect to meet you here. It's fate!"
Li Qiankun patted Deng Youcai on the shoulder and jokingly said, "Old Deng, you've done quite well these past few years. Looking at your weathered appearance, you must have been through a lot, right?"
Deng Youcai gave a bitter laugh and shook his head. "No, no, they are just trivial matters. However, your mission outside the Great Wall this time is not an easy one."
Surrounded by the crowd, Deng Youcai led them out of the restaurant and into the taxi. The taxi driver was a middle-aged man with a warm smile on his face, as if he was already accustomed to all this.
"What's the situation outside the Great Wall?" Li Qiankun asked while fastening his seat belt.
Deng Youcai's expression grew serious. "It's not good. The demon swords have been appearing frequently lately, causing panic among the people. The company's influence has also been significantly impacted, and the situation is very unclear."
Zhuge Qing frowned slightly upon hearing this. "So, our mission is indeed not an easy one. However, since we're here, we have to do it well."
Wang Ye said calmly, "When the enemy comes, we will stop him; when the water comes, we will block it with earth."
The taxi slowly drove out of the city and headed towards the suburbs.
Outside the car window, snowflakes were flying, and the world covered in white seemed peaceful and tranquil. However, this tranquility was soon broken by the rapid roar of a motorcycle.
I saw a group of men on motorcycles chasing up from behind. They were wearing black leather jackets, helmets and sunglasses, looking mysterious.
They were moving extremely fast, like a black whirlwind, and they closed the distance to the taxi in an instant.
"Who are these people?" A hint of alertness flashed in Li Qiankun's eyes, and he held the luggage tightly in his hands.
Deng Youcai glanced at the rearview mirror calmly, a sneer curling up at the corner of his mouth: "They are just some scum following us, don't pay any attention to them."
Li Qiankun frowned, "But, them following us like this is always a hidden danger."
Deng Youcai sighed and explained, "There's chaos outside the Great Wall right now. These people might be trying to take advantage of the situation. However, as long as we don't provoke them, they won't act rashly."
Lu Linglong, who was sitting next to them, was a little impatient: "Humph, since they want to cause trouble, let's just get rid of them directly."
Li Qiankun shook his head, his eyes firm. "No, acting rashly will only lead to greater trouble. Let's go to the company's distribution area first to understand the situation, and then make plans."
Deng Youcai nodded in agreement and stepped on the accelerator. The taxi shot out of the city like an arrow and headed towards the suburbs.
The atmosphere in the car became tense and solemn. Everyone stared out the window, afraid to miss any movement. The motorcyclists didn't seem to be willing to give up. They followed closely behind, like a group of greedy hunters chasing their prey.
"Who are these people?" Li Qiankun asked again, with a hint of urgency in his tone.
Deng Youcai pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I'm not sure, but they're definitely not good people. There's a lot of mixed people outside the Great Wall now, and they could be anyone. Let's get rid of them first."
Deng Youcai stepped on the accelerator again, and the taxi sped across the snow, leaving behind a trail of deep tire marks. The motorcyclists, though chasing closely, were unable to close the distance.
A black SUV slowly stopped, and the sound of the wheels rubbing against the ground was particularly clear in the quiet air.
The car doors opened one by one, and Li Qiankun, Deng Youcai, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye and others got out.
Li Qiankun took a deep breath of fresh air, as if to engrave this moment of tranquility in his heart forever. He closed his eyes, feeling the freshness and freedom in the wind, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.
Deng Youcai stood beside him, looking around nervously, his brow furrowed. "Qiankun, what should we do? We seem to be being targeted," he whispered, a hint of unease in his eyes.
Li Qiankun opened his eyes, his gaze blazing. He smiled faintly and pointed into the distance. "Look, that motorcycle team! They must be coming for us." He spoke with a hint of confidence and composure.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Qiankun raised his hand and a brilliant bolt of lightning suddenly struck down from the sky, as spectacular as a god descending from heaven. The lightning accurately hit the motorcycle in front, sparks flew everywhere, and the motorcycle was instantly reduced to a pile of scrap metal amidst the roar.
"Wow!" Deng Youcai exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration and shock. "Qiankun, your method is truly amazing! It's simply like a thunderbolt!"
Li Qiankun smiled faintly and said nothing more. He knew in his heart that this little trick was just a trivial skill for him. But at this moment, he was more concerned about the identity and purpose of these motorcycle teams.
"Old Deng, who are these people?" Li Qiankun asked again, his eyes becoming sharp.
Deng Youcai shook his head, his brows still furrowed. "I'm not sure, but it's definitely related to those little bastards outside the Great Wall. They've been lurking in the shadows, doing some shady things."
Zhang Chulan's face changed when he heard this. "Outside the Great Wall? That's a troubled place! The little turtles are lurking there, constantly causing trouble. They definitely have bad intentions this time."
Wang Ye couldn't help but exclaimed, "These little turtles are getting more and more arrogant! They even dare to openly provoke us!"
Li Qiankun sighed, his eyes deep. "Yes, that's why I came here this time to see what's going on outside the pass. Especially that demon sword, I have to check it out myself."
"Demon Sword?" Deng Youcai was stunned when he heard this, and then his expression turned serious. "Are you talking about the demon sword that was suppressed by my mother-in-law for many years? How did it suddenly appear?"
Li Qiankun nodded, his expression grim. "Yes, that demon sword. I heard it suddenly reappeared recently, and the situation outside the Great Wall is in turmoil."
The shamans are all trying to find a way to suppress this demonic sword, but it seems to be ineffective."
Deng Youcai's eyes flickered with worry upon hearing this. "This demonic sword is an ominous creature! My mother-in-law paid a heavy price to suppress it back then. Now that it's reappeared, I'm afraid it will unleash another bloody storm."
Li Qiankun pondered for a moment, then said, "Although Grandma successfully suppressed the demon sword, she didn't completely eliminate its resentment. Now that the demon sword has reappeared, it means its resentment has awakened again. We must find it as soon as possible and find a way to suppress it again."
"But..." Deng Youcai hesitated, looking at Li Qiankun with a hint of hesitation. "It's said that the appearance of this demon sword is accompanied by the appearance of a demon. This demon is even more powerful than Eita back then, and seems to have mastered some methods we don't know about."
"Demon?" Li Qiankun was shocked when he heard this, and his eyes instantly became fierce. "Are you saying that the demon sealed by my mother-in-law has appeared again? How is that possible!"
Deng Youcai sighed helplessly. "That's indeed the case. And according to the information I've received, this demon is not only more powerful than Eita was back then, but also seems to have some mysterious connection to the demon sword. Now that the demon sword has appeared, the demon has also awakened, and the situation is far more serious than before."
Li Qiankun frowned upon hearing this. He knew very well how powerful this demon was. Back then, his mother-in-law had paid a huge price to seal him.
"We must take action as soon as possible," said Li Qiankun.
Deng Youcai nodded, his expression becoming more resolute. "That's right, we must find Mother-in-law and the company's senior management as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures."
After that, Deng Youcai quickly took out his mobile phone and dialed Xu Si's number. After the call was connected, he briefly explained the situation and asked Xu Si to take them to meet his mother-in-law and the company's senior management.
After hanging up the phone, Deng Youcai looked at Li Qiankun and the others. "Let's go now."