Chapter 345: No Need for a Reason

As soon as these words were spoken, the several people in the room all changed their faces.

What nonsense are you spouting, woman? We're running a legitimate business here!

The person closest to Lu Xiwan lifted his leg to come over and drive her away, but Lu Xiwan burst out laughing loudly.

I don't care what you do; I just need you to help me eliminate this major threat.

Lu Xiwan, wealthy and bold, took out a stack of RMB from her bag and slapped it on the table, saying, "As long as you agree, there will be plenty of benefits for you later."

What a nouveau riche's look— it made the faces of several people change.

The few people exchanged a glance; the man in the suit merely raised his finger, and the person who had just been about to drive Lu Xiwan away hurried over.

Where did you hear that nonsense? We've always run a legitimate business at our bar—don't spout nonsense and affect our bar's business.

His face was full of impatience, as if to confirm what he said, the other several people also followed suit and echoed him.

The scene became comical for a moment.

But Lu Xiwan remained relentless: "I was introduced by an acquaintance; I know your background very well. I know that in this Haicheng only you can help me. Besides money, I can also offer you other conveniences."

These people look formidable on the surface, but they're actually just smoke bombs released by those behind the scenes; their status in Paradise is probably no more than that of ordinary low-level lackeys.

The man in the suit was about to speak when the earpiece on his ear flashed; afterward, his expression turned grave as he stood up and waved his hand to dismiss the attendants in the room.

Things have been tense lately; I'll take you to see our boss right away.

He turned and walked away, and Lu Xiwan hurriedly pulled Fu Sijue up.

Fu Sijue gripped her hand tighter, and this actually let them hit the mark by accident.

It seems this underground base is of great significance to them; otherwise they wouldn't persist here despite the risk of exposure.

This also proves that Leona didn't deceive them this time, at least regarding the information about Paradise.

Upon reaching the room at the far end of the corridor, the man in the suit suddenly stopped, slightly bowed his body, and cautiously knocked on the door.

There was no sound from inside, yet the man in the suit dared not be negligent in the slightest.

"Boss, someone wants to see you, saying they have something very important to discuss with you."

The room still had no sound.

After about a minute, an extremely faint sound came from inside— someone tapped the table.

Only then did the man in the suit straighten his body and nod to Lu Xiwan.

Let's make this clear beforehand: regardless of whether this deal can be made, no insults or threats in any way are allowed; put all your personal belongings outside, and if you're discovered after going in, you know the consequences.

The man in the suit's voice was cold and stern; at the moment his gaze locked onto them, Fu Sijue cautiously shifted a little behind Lu Xiwan.

Unfortunately, Lu Xiwan's height was insufficient to completely shield him.

A flicker of clear contempt flashed in the man in the suit's eyes; he silently stepped aside to make a path, and Lu Xiwan roughly and impatiently shoved all her belongings into his hands.

"Take good care of my things; if there's even the slightest damage, I won't let you off."

Fu Sijue chimed in: "I won't let you off either."

Having said that, she pushed the door open and stormed inside.

The room was pitch black, with only a lamp on a small table; under its dim yellow light, one could not tell direction at all.

Lu Xiwan grabbed her hair in frustration, shouting, "If you've got the guts, come out and speak—don't try to mystify me!"

No matter how Lu Xiwan shouted, the person inside the room seemed deaf, making not a sound.

This made Lu Xiwan extremely irritable.

Clearly that person had told them to come in, yet after entering they didn't utter a word.

"How did you find out about this?"

After a long while, Lu Xiwan finally heard a calm male voice.

"Don't think I'm a fool; right now the situation is tight—if I were introduced by someone and spoke up, wouldn't that harm them?"

Lu Xiwan snorted, found the sofa in the dim light, plopped down, and Fu Sijue sat beside her.

"You're the first to come here with your family in tow."

Paradise engages in murder and arson without restraint, yet those who approach their organization through connections are all tough—either bearing grudges or hatred; someone as crude as Lu Xiwan, dragging along a burden, is truly one of a kind.

"Whether I'm the first or not, you'll do anything for money, right? I have a big job for you today."

Lu Xiwan's tone was full of arrogance, yet the people in the room didn't get angry; instead, they let out a light chuckle.

"You know as well as I do that the situation is tight right now; even if I lack immense ability, it still depends on what you want to do."

He spoke with great clarity, and Lu Xiwan's arrogant expression softened somewhat.

"I know you prefer challenging tasks, and you're aware of Fu Sijue's standing in Haicheng."

Fu Sijue, suddenly cued, twitched his finger slightly, his fingertip scratching Lu Xiwan's palm.

Lu Xiwan almost lost her composure over that small gesture, but fortunately the room's lighting was dim, so the person couldn't see them clearly.

"You know how difficult it is to handle anything related to Fu Sijue."

"Precisely because it's something others can't do, that's why I came to you— isn't Eden's purpose to make your customers feel at ease? Besides, the person I want to move isn't Fu Sijue."

Lu Xiwan remained very calm; after saying that, she quietly waited for the person's reply.

"Go on, explain."

The voice of the person hiding in the dark showed no fluctuation, and Lu Xiwan didn't care what his reaction was.

"I want you to take care of Lu Xiwan for me—this shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

A clear snort came from the air: "What status does Lu Xiwan have that you think you can handle her with just a sentence?"

"She's Fu Sijue's wife—so what? I've heard people say there's nothing in this world that your Eden can't settle."

"Moreover, your methods are superb; even if Fu Sijue is at his wit's end, he won't be able to trace anything back to you."

Lu Xiwan appeared confident, while the person in the dark had no reply for a moment.

"Why?"

I know you don't need a reason to do things; as long as I give you money, you give me an answer.

Given their methods, the lie Lu Xiwan casually fabricated would be uncovered by them soon, so she simply didn't say anything.

That person seems to enjoy playing hide-and-seek, often falling silent; Lu Xiwan's palms were drenched in sweat from nervousness.

Her knowledge of Paradise was limited to Leona's description, so Lu Xiwan could only rely on intuition to talk to him.