Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 679 Not interested in money!

The next day, as dawn broke, the blood-stained desert had returned to its former tranquility.

Early in the morning, Hu Ming and his two companions left with Li Cu and Liang Wan.

Having achieved all my goals here, there's no point in staying any longer.

Even from a tourist perspective, this desert stained with blood is hardly a good place to visit.
Even the most hard-hearted Liang Wan didn't want to stay here for even half a minute.

It's worth mentioning that last night, Huo Youxue, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead...

After all, they were from the Huo family and had some blood ties with Huo Xiuxiu. After thinking it over, Hu Ming and the others ultimately decided not to take action directly.

Instead, they simply packed it up and sent it to Beijing.

Huo Youxue's fate depends on Huo Xiuxiu's thoughts.

However, it seems unlikely that her fate will be any better.

Over the years, for personal gain, he has not only done outrageous things, but he has also betrayed the interests of the Huo family itself!
There's another thing that's giving those in the know a headache: this guy, and Eighth Master's granddaughter Qi Anmei, are both having affairs with that idiot Li Qunao.
It's still the kind of thing that all three parties know about, and it's still the kind where we can have fun together!
Damn it!
Hu Ming was somewhat envious of Li Qunao, who was already buried in the sand. Even though Hu Ming was good at fancy tricks, he'd never done anything like this before.
On an abandoned highway.

Hu Ming dismissed his men who were waiting for them and told them to take Huo Youxue ahead.

Hei Xiazi has completed his mission and will now take his leave.

Zhang Yueshan, along with Liang Wan and Li Cu, who was eager to return home and miss his father, left with the Hong family.

In Beijing, Zhang Yueshan is still being played by the now-deceased actress, Xiao Hua!
Whether it's the Xie family alone or the Nine Gates Association, after this major upheaval, there is an urgent need for a pillar figure to step forward and take charge of the overall situation.

……

Under Hu Ming's instructions, Hong Xia drove away from A1a Shan and headed west!
"Second Master, are we going there?"

After driving for more than two days, Hongxia still couldn't figure out what Hu Ming meant.

The antique trade is only so big a pie. Now that the nine major and three minor businesses have completely gone out of business, it should be time to go back and seek profits.

But Hu Ming headed west?
What was there in the west that would attract him? Hongxia couldn't figure it out.

"The root of the problem hasn't been completely eradicated yet, and besides, there's an interesting little fellow in the west too!"

"As for those empty slots in Beijing, it won't be a big problem for me without you. What use are the Hong family members if they can't even handle this kind of thing?"

Hu Ming glanced at Su Nan, who was tied up in the back seat, chuckled, and said calmly.

"That makes sense, but without you in charge, it will inevitably be troublesome when special situations arise."

Hongxia nodded, her beautiful face slightly furrowed.

This is a feast for the senses, and all sorts of monsters and demons in Beijing will surely be unable to resist jumping out.

The most troublesome ones are those who are related to the higher-ups. Without someone of influence, they can be quite a handful.

After all, Beijing was the political center of the country, and even an old man sweeping the streets might have once been a big shot!
"Zhang Rishan will handle it for us. Our share will be taken care of."

Hu Ming had already considered all of this, and had explained it to Zhang Yueshan before leaving.

"Pfft~~"

"West... Hu Ming, where exactly do you want to go? The west is mostly a harsh and cold place. What's there to go in such a place?" As they headed further west, Su Nan lost her composure. She struggled to push the tattered rag stuffed into her mouth with her tongue and asked, trying to appear calm.

"Don't you know what's to the west?"

"Ten years ago, we were unable to wipe out your Wang family in one fell swoop for various reasons. Now, all the undercover agents in Beijing have been exposed by Xiao Hua and Fatty."

"Your elite troops have also been wiped out, so in the end, all that's left is your newly built headquarters, isn't it?"

Hu Ming grinned.

"You've found the Wang family's headquarters? How is that possible?!"

Su Nan exclaimed in disbelief.

At the same time, to Su Nan's own incomprehension, upon hearing this terrible news, a strange sense of relief welled up within her.
"Nothing is impossible. You were the one who gave me the detailed address. Now... Wu Xie has probably led a team to lie in wait in the area to make sure no one escapes."

With a gentle wave of his right hand, Hu Ming noticed a sudden movement in Su Nan's jet-black hair. A strand of hair quietly transformed into a wisp of black smoke and drifted into Hu Ming's hand.

Clearly, Hu Ming had already tampered with Su Nan's body. It was this strange strand of hair that exposed Su Nan's whereabouts, leading Hu Ming to the Wang family's headquarters.

"Was it because of this that you didn't kill me last time?"

"So what about this time? Why are you still keeping me around? I should be of no use to you anymore, right?"

Su Nan gave a self-deprecating laugh, calmly looking at Hu Ming, awaiting her fate.

"I never kill women. After everything is settled, you can go wherever you want and do whatever you want!"

Dispelling the black mist in his palm, Hu Ming turned to look at Su Nan, whose expression was completely calm, and said solemnly.

"I can vouch for Second Master on this point. Back then, A-Ning was the same; she stood on the opposite side from Second Master. Now, A…"

"In short, the Second Master was always very tolerant of women who were strong-willed, capable, and very beautiful."

Hong Xia, who was driving, suddenly chuckled and then added to Hu Ming's words.

“…Ah Ning, I can’t refute that. I do lust after her body, but you don’t actually need to say the second half.”

"As punishment for slandering the boss, Hongxia, you'll be fined a month's salary when we get back!"

Hu Ming coughed lightly, "Why are you speaking such blunt truths!"
As a... no, as a traditional gentleman, it's best to be a little more tolerant of women with strong personalities unless absolutely necessary.

"Salary? Do I even have that anymore?"

Hongxia raised an eyebrow and asked with genuine surprise.

As a member of the Hong family, Hong Xia's every need for food, clothing, and daily necessities was paid for by her family from childhood to adulthood, with a fixed allowance each month. But what about her salary?
Hongxia said, "Second Master, I've never touched money since I was a child. I'm not interested in money."

"That sounds so familiar..."

Hu Ming's lips twitched.

"It's Jack Ma's gold..."

"From the back seat," Su Nan said quietly.

In this world, there is also a billionaire named Jack Ma, who, at the same time, uttered a memorable quote during an interview in the first half of this year.
Before anyone knew it, the usually aloof Hong Xia had stole a large sum of money.