"All personnel are to cancel their leave and keep a close eye on those bounty hunters. If necessary, bring them in for a chat and let them experience the etiquette of our ancient Eastern nation."
The man with the square-shaped face gave the order.
"Yes, Boss."
A group of people responded loudly.
"Great Sage, Meng Mei, Dragon Fist, Little Tiger, you few come with me. We're going to have a word with Liu Yilin."
The square-faced man called out several names.
Inside the headquarters of Tianmei Technology Group in Haizhou New City.
Ning Beichen now held a list in his hand, detailing the bounty hunters.
This list was far more detailed than the one held by the external security personnel, containing more than double the number of names, along with descriptions of their appearances and features, and when they entered the ancient Eastern nation, among other intelligence.
Ning Beichen was currently on the rooftop of Tianmei Technology Group's headquarters. Besides himself, there were several unfamiliar faces.
"Boss, do we need to make a move on them?"
A man with a cigarette in his mouth, long hair, earrings, and a small braid, who appeared rather disheveled, asked.
"No need to bother with them for now. They entered openly, clearly trying to distract us and cover for someone. Just watch, they won't lift a finger. Once inside, they'll only be here for sightseeing and feasting."
"Therefore, we don't need to pay them any mind. We just need to deal with the hidden operatives. I believe someone will handle those in plain sight for us."
Ning Beichen said.
The people on the rooftop nodded and exchanged a few words.
"Boss, when are you returning? We brothers miss you."
A burly man asked Ning Beichen.
"Not yet. I need to protect this woman for a year."
Ning Beichen said with a sigh. He wished he could leave too, but a master's command was not to be defied!
"Boss, is she your woman?"
The disheveled guy asked, full of curiosity and gossip.
"Stop gossiping. Just know that she cannot be harmed."
Ning Beichen shot the guy a look.
After Ning Beichen gave them some instructions, the group left.
To deal with the retaliation from the Violet Orchid family and the Holy Hall, Ning Beichen had to bring in some personnel; otherwise, he couldn't handle it alone.
This was still the initial stage, far from a full-blown war. Thus, Ning Beichen had only called back a few trusted brothers to help, without mobilizing too many people.
Moreover, this was the ancient Eastern nation. Even the Holy Hall and the Violet Orchid family could only act discreetly here and wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Not long after they left, the square-faced man, along with four others, arrived at the headquarters of Tianmei Technology Group.
The square-faced man led his team to the front desk in the lobby, showed his identification, and said, "We want to see your CEO, Liu Yilin."
Upon seeing the identification, the beautiful receptionist became nervous and immediately used the internal phone to call the CEO's office.
Liu Yilin, who was in her office, had no idea why these people wanted to see her. Nevertheless, she instructed her secretary to escort them up.
Soon, they arrived at Liu Yilin's office. The square-faced man approached Liu Yilin, showed her his credentials, and said,
"CEO Liu Yilin, hello. My name is Shi Yong, the head of external security. Here are my credentials, please inspect them."
Liu Yilin examined his identification and asked nervously, "Hello, is there something you need from me?"
"CEO Liu Yilin, you don't need to be nervous. We're not here to cause trouble, but we have some questions for you."
"Please, have a seat."
Hearing that they were not there to cause trouble and that it wasn't a case of her misdeeds being exposed, Liu Yilin felt a considerable sense of relief.
Although she had done nothing wrong and had always been a victim, ever since Ning Beichen appeared, she had experienced many things she had never imagined in her life. It was impossible not to feel nervous.
"CEO Liu Yilin, do you know that your current situation is very dangerous?"
Shi Yong's opening statement startled Liu Yilin immensely.
"Mr. Shi, I don't understand what you mean."
"The Violet Orchid family has issued a bounty on your head internationally, offering ten billion US dollars for your life. And for your bodyguard. Our latest intel indicates that a large number of bounty hunters have already entered Haizhou New City through various channels, and they are undoubtedly all coming for you."
Liu Yilin was stunned by Shi Yong's words and asked in disbelief,
"Mr. Shi, why would the Violet Orchid family place a bounty on me?"
"CEO Liu Yilin, you'll have to answer that yourself. This is also why we're here. We hope to understand the reason and get the Violet Orchid family to withdraw the bounty."
Shi Yong said to Liu Yilin.
"If I say I don't know, Mr. Shi, will you believe me?"
Liu Yilin knew the reason, but she couldn't reveal it.
"Of course, I believe you. CEO Liu Yilin is an outstanding entrepreneur and scientist, especially in the field of high-tech chips where her achievements are world-class. I, Shi Yong, am just a rough man and don't understand these things, but I deeply admire CEO Liu Yilin's capabilities. With you, our country's technology can advance."
Shi Yong said to Liu Yilin.
These were not empty compliments from Shi Yong, but genuine words. Liu Yilin was young, beautiful, and possessed such remarkable talent. Even Shi Yong and his colleagues held her in high regard.
"However, there's always a reason for everything. The Violet Orchid family wouldn't place a bounty on you without cause. CEO Liu Yilin must have offended them, and gravely so, for the Violet Orchid family to be willing to offer ten billion US dollars for your head. That's one point."
"Another point is that although the Violet Orchid family is wealthy, they are not foolish. They are willing to spend ten billion on your head because they believe there is a certain level of difficulty involved."
"I know that CEO Liu Yilin has had contact with the heir of the Violet Orchid family, Ryan. The reason we are here today is to find out what happened between you and Ryan. Preferably, in meticulous detail, tell us everything you know. Only then can we help you."
Shi Yong said to Liu Yilin very politely.
This was a privilege Liu Yilin was afforded. If it were someone else, Shi Yong wouldn't speak to them so courteously.
"I did indeed have contact with Ryan, twice in fact. But both times, he invited me."
"The first time, our meeting was at Cloudtop Restaurant..."
Liu Yilin recounted the entire process of her encounters with Ryan, withholding nothing.