Chapter 527 - 314: The Magi’s Deal

Chapter 527: Chapter 314: The Magi’s Deal

Just then, sitting in the back seat of the car, Gao Haitao quickly bought some Bitcoin and transferred it to the wallet address.

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Twelfth District.

In a pitch-black underground garage, Tang Qiang sat inside a car, resting with his eyes closed. When he saw the money transfer come through to his Bitcoin wallet, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile crept onto his lips.

’It’s here!’

’Not a lot.’

’Just 66.’

The real-time price of Bitcoin today was nearly 75,000 US dollars. Five million USD was only about 66 Bitcoin.

’President Lin sure is loaded.’

’Filthy rich.’

’And he throws money around like it’s nothing.’

’Five million USD, just handed over without a second thought.’

’With a boss like this, I’d be doing myself a disservice not to skim a little off the top.’

With swift, practiced movements, Tang Qiang opened a dark web site, offered a bounty of thirty Bitcoin, and posted a top-level "red" mission.

"During a live performance at the Crazy Horse Show: cut the power, douse the stage in sewage, and release tear gas in the venue."

"Time limit for completion: 24 hours."

After careful consideration, Tang Qiang decided this was the most suitable plan.

President Lin had never given specific instructions; Tang Qiang had come up with this himself. He felt he had a precise grasp of Lin Chu’s psychological state.

’What President Lin wants is for this brand, and this venue, to be completely ruined.’

’He doesn’t necessarily want something bloody, like murder.’

’A rain of sewage combined with tear gas should just about do the trick.’

Besides, the risk of doing something like this himself was too great.

’Professional matters should be left to the professionals, of course.’

Thirty Bitcoin—over two million USD—was enough to make many special operations teams green with envy.

And there was absolutely no question about the reputation of this trading website.

Although he didn’t know who was behind it, Tang Qiang had verified their capabilities many times. They were beyond doubt.

This time...

About an hour after the mission was posted, someone accepted the contract.

The trading platform showed that the amount he had paid was now frozen in escrow.

Tang Qiang pursed his lips in a smile, lit a cigarette, and casually transferred the remaining Bitcoin to a secure account before stretching contentedly.

’Tomorrow night, I’ll just wait for the show to begin.’

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「Back at the hotel.」

Lin Chu was still feeling somewhat fired up. After taking a shower and stepping out of the bathroom, he saw a missed call on his phone and a message from Li Kexin.

"President Lin, I’ve made the connections for the project you mentioned. I’m actually having dinner with the specific contact person right now. We’ve talked a lot, and the potential acquisition targets are now very clear. When are you free? I’d like to report to you in person. I’m in Paris at the moment."

Seeing the message, Lin Chu rubbed his nose. For a moment, he was intrigued.

’I didn’t expect her to be so efficient.’

"I’m at the InterContinental Hotel, top-floor presidential suite, 3701. Come on over."

Lin Chu casually sent the reply. On a long night like this, talking business wouldn’t be a bad way to pass the time.

’Of course,’ he thought, ’we could also talk about... other things.’

Li Kexin replied in seconds: "Okay, I’ll be there in about half an hour."

Lin Chu looked at the message but didn’t reply. He opened a bottle of wine and sat before the floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the city lights outside.

The people from Habsburg still hadn’t taken the initiative to contact him.

’Then again... that’s pretty normal.’

’Arrogant and lazy Europeans.’

Lin Chu wasn’t holding out much hope for them anymore. It didn’t matter. You can’t rely on others for support; in the end, you have to rely on yourself.

’I wonder what target Li Kexin has her eye on to introduce to me.’

’If it’s a good fit and I can acquire it, giving her a little reward is no problem at all.’

Wang Zhefei was coming tomorrow.

He also had to meet with "Five Stars Rising in the East."

In four more days, he had to meet with Liszt.

’I wonder what kind of results Tang Qiang’s operation will achieve tomorrow.’

There was a lot on his plate, but everything was moving forward, step by step. And through all these matters, both those he initiated and those he reacted to, his ultimate ambition was gradually coming into focus.

’An uncrowned king!’

’The uncrowned king of the global economy!’

’Someone who can make a company, or even an entire industry.’

’And at the same time, someone who can destroy a company, or destroy an industry.’

’A gun in one hand.’

’And capital in the other.’

’Of course, as the map of my business empire expands, my own personal presence should gradually fade into the background.’

As Lin Chu let his mind wander on that vision, he heard the doorbell ring.

He got up to open the door.

Outside the door.

Li Kexin stood there charmingly, dressed in a black, low-cut evening gown with black stockings and high heels. Her makeup was exquisite, and a fresh fragrance wafted from her as she held a white handbag.

’This whole getup is rather seductive.’

’It’s not just the clothes. I can clearly sense the aura emanating from her eyes, her expression, and her posture.’

’Besides...’

’It’s past ten o’clock at night, and a woman is coming to my hotel room of her own accord...’

’It can’t be a honey trap, can it?’

The door to the adjacent room flew open, and Liu Chenhui poked his head out. He glanced over. "President Lin?"

"It’s fine. Go get some rest."

Lin Chu said casually, letting Li Kexin enter.

Liu Chenhui scratched his head and went back inside, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

’The boss... heh...’

’After watching a show like that, of course he’d have trouble sleeping alone!’

’He’s not like me. I can just do one-handed push-ups in my room to burn off any excess energy.’

After entering, Li Kexin looked at the man in the white bathrobe before her and smiled gracefully. "My apologies, President Lin, for bothering you so late. But I’m a bit excited. I was just discussing your request with a friend, and we got carried away. I couldn’t wait to share the good news with you... May I have a cup of coffee?"

Her poised and confident demeanor was a stark contrast to her coldness at the auction house; she acted as if she were visiting a friend’s home.

Li Kexin knew perfectly well. ’The fact that this man asked me to his hotel room at this hour already implies he has ulterior motives.’

’Otherwise...’

’Why now?’

’Why a hotel room?’

’Why is he in a bathrobe?’

"Help yourself."

Lin Chu glanced at her with a smile and got up to walk toward the sofa. Li Kexin helped herself to the coffee machine, rinsed a cup, and poured herself a drink. After taking a small sip, she walked over, her heels making a CLICK-CLACK-CLICK sound on the floor.

"The middleman tonight is an old Cambridge classmate of mine," she began. "He works in this exact industry, at a company under the Habsburg umbrella. I was worried he might not handle it properly, so I went ahead and made initial contact myself."

"Here’s the detailed file. I had it prepared while I was talking with him earlier."

Li Kexin sat down across from Lin Chu, placed her coffee cup on the table, and unzipped her handbag. She took out a paper file, and as she did, two condoms fell out with it. She nonchalantly tucked them away without the slightest sign of panic, though she avoided meeting Lin Chu’s eyes.

"Ha..."

Lin Chu laughed out loud, casually picking up the file she had placed on the table. "You certainly came prepared."

She pursed her lips, then gave him a dazzling smile. Picking up her coffee cup again, she steered the conversation back to business. "Let me give you the verbal report as well."

"The middleman provided three potential targets to choose from."

"Of course, I’ve already done a preliminary screening on these, as I felt they might meet your needs, President Lin."

"The first is a high-end golf club. It currently operates five courses, located in London, San Francisco, Australia, Africa, and Tokyo... This is your own line of business, President Lin, and also a hub for high-end networking, so I thought you might be interested. Coincidentally, the owner is looking to sell."

"The second is a high-end watch brand, Parmigiani Fleurier. Although it’s extremely niche, its price point and brand power are absolutely top-tier."

At this, Lin Chu’s attention shifted from her person to her words.

’Parmigiani Fleurier?’

’What brand is that?’

’Top-tier?’

’I’ve never even heard of it.’

However, Lin Chu didn’t say anything and just continued to listen.

"The third target is a local Paris establishment, the Crazy Horse Show... It’s a luxury club founded in 1951. Its brand power is actually on par with Victoria’s Secret. Although its reputation isn’t the best and it has weathered some past controversies, it could serve as a good transitional asset... After all, this type of business will never die out. And the networks and social circles it connects to are incredibly extensive."

Her tone was earnest, lending her an air of professionalism.

Lin Chu: ?

’The first two are one thing, but the third...’

’That’s pretty amusing.’

’I was just planning to destroy it.’

’The money has already been sent.’

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