People are watching American TV shows, and they are also watching American-style iaido.

“Ding Ze is not someone you can handle. Even if the entire FBI were to come out, it wouldn’t make a difference. Ding Ze is far beyond your reach,” Reddington said bluntly. “If you go looking for him, you’ll only be the one who dies.”

After a pause, Reddington added, "I believe he already knows this place, and if he wants, he can lead his men to attack it at any time."

"Besides, Harold, he must have a very clear understanding of your information, as well as that of everyone here."

“If he wanted to, he could kill all your families.”

Harold: "!!!!!!!"

Harold, the head of the special operations team and someone who took pride in the FBI, couldn't accept such words. He was immediately shocked and furious, saying, "How did he get this information? Impossible!"

Reddington shook his head. "Nothing is impossible!"

"Everyone outside says that Ding Ze is a crazy serial killer, but that's not true. He is indeed crazy enough and is indeed a serial killer, but at the same time, he is also very smart, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a genius."

"Otherwise, why has he been able to roam free for so long, committing so many crimes, yet no one has been able to catch him?"

Was it just luck?

"No, he has incredibly powerful information channels and countless important figures in his pocket."

"Believe me, Harold, this special operations team has absolutely no chance against Ding Ze!"

"So, just pretend you didn't see it, and don't even think about getting involved tonight."

“If you get involved, I will die, Liz will die, and you will die even more.”

"Understand?"

Reddington spoke very urgently, saying just the beginning. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 323 This is my America, understand?

Washington, D.C., [Post Office]

After much deliberation, Harold replied, "Reddington, this matter is too serious for me to make a decision on my own. I must report it to higher-ups and let them decide."

Reddington had actually anticipated this outcome, so he wasn't surprised and simply nodded. "There's a result. Tell Liz, and have Liz inform me."

After saying that, Reddington turned and left.

Harold quickly asked, "Where are you having dinner tonight? Aren't you going to tell me?"

Reddington didn't turn his head, and neither did Dunby.

Time flies.

A restaurant in Washington, D.C.

To avoid trouble, Ding Ze, who was wearing a mask again, arrived at the restaurant early with only one employee to wait for Reddington.

Of course, the rest of the staff were outside the restaurant, occupying advantageous positions.

Meanwhile, a group of network engineers in Miami were closely monitoring various surveillance systems in Washington, and would immediately notify Ding Ze if they detected anything amiss.

A few minutes later.

Reddington led Dunby in.

Ding Ze had booked the entire restaurant; there were no other customers.

Therefore, without a single flaw, Reddington immediately spotted Ding Ze smoking, even though Ding Ze had changed his face.

Having identified Ding Ze, Reddington walked straight over to the dining table and greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Ding, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Ding Ze stood up and responded with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Reddington, me too, please have a seat."

Reddington had seen a lot, and more importantly, he was certain that Ding Ze didn't intend to kill him, so he wasn't afraid at all and sat down with a smile.

Ding Ze sat down as well, and said with a smile, "Let's order first, so we don't go hungry."

“That makes sense,” Reddington said without further ado, picking up the menu and ordering with a relaxed air.

The waiter silently noted it down, then grabbed the menu and left quickly, not daring to waste even a second.

“Mr. Ding, everyone says your mask is incredibly powerful, and now that I see it, it’s certainly true,” Reddington said with a smile, looking at Ding Ze’s face.

Ding Ze smiled back, "Right? I think so too. Mr. Reddington, your mask is quite nice too."

Upon hearing this, Reddington's expression changed slightly, and then he gently shook his head. "Mr. Reddington, I am not wearing a mask."

Ding Ze laughed and exhaled a puff of smoke. "It's not what it sounds like. The real Raymond Reddington is long dead. You replaced him and popularized the name. Isn't that the same as wearing a mask?"

hum.

As soon as these words came out.

Raymond Reddington could no longer laugh; his expression immediately changed, a clear murderous intent appearing on his face, and his eyes sharpened.

next second.

Reddington knew there was no point in denying it, so he didn't bother and asked in a serious tone, "Mr. Reddington, what do you want?"

Ding Ze shook his head. "You should know me by now. I don't want anything. I invited you to dinner today simply to have a chat with you, and then, if you'd like, I can give you some advice."

As he spoke, Ding Ze stubbed out his cigarette, then took out a box of cigars from his pocket, opened it, cut one into pieces, and handed it to Reddington.

Reddington accepted it in silence.

Ding Ze cut another one for himself, lit it, and took a puff.

By this time, Reddington had already lit a cigar. "What do you want to talk about?"

"Let's talk about your surrender. Was it worth it for Elizabeth?" Ding Ze said with a cigar in his mouth and a smile. "Let me state my position first. I hate Elizabeth. I really wanted to kill her today."

"The reason is simple: I think she's too stupid, so stupid that I can't stand it."

"However, after thinking about it again, I felt that I should talk to you first before killing her."

After hearing these words clearly, Reddington's face showed a very clear killing intent.

Reddington remained silent, staring intently at Ding Ze, contemplating his next move.

Elizabeth is Reddington's Achilles' heel, and Reddington will not allow Elizabeth to be hurt.

Ding Ze smiled and leisurely smoked his cigar, looking at Reddington with an unperturbed expression.

Reddington knew that if he made a move, he would definitely die here today... That wasn't the most important thing. The important thing was that if he died, Elizabeth would inevitably follow suit.

It is like this.

Reddington had no choice but to suppress the urge to attack and asked, "How do we talk?"

Ding Ze took a puff of his cigar. "Earlier today, I met with Tom and we talked about the collaboration. Tom said he needed to think about it. I gave him 24 hours, and I believe he will agree."

"Once he agrees, he will reveal his boss, a guy codenamed Berlin."

"This Berlin, is the person you're looking for, right?"

Reddington: "!!!!"

Honestly, Reddington couldn't help but feel scared.

no way.

Having spent so many years in the underworld, Reddington was acutely aware of the value of intelligence, and Ding Ze's intelligence was incredibly powerful, terrifyingly so.

"Berlin? You know his background?" Reddington asked.

Ding Ze smiled and nodded, "Of course. By the way, I also know where the fulcrum is. If you want it, I can go get it for you later."

Reddington: "!!!!"

What the hell is going on?

Just who is this guy?

Reddington genuinely couldn't understand it.

“What price do I have to pay?” Reddington asked.

Ding Ze grinned. "As I just said, I hate Elizabeth. You think your appearance can protect her? But in reality, it won't be long before she asks about her biological parents and then starts investigating them."

"Then it will cause a lot of trouble."

"Afterwards, you will be greatly affected."

"But I think you are very valuable, and I don't want you to cause a lot of trouble because of such a stupid woman."

"This is my America, and so much bullshit is happening right under my nose. I don't like it."

"Why don't you continue to focus on development and make the underground world even better?"

Ding Ze said this in one breath.

Reddington is a very confident person. "I can handle Elizabeth's problem, and cooperating with the FBI is more beneficial than harmful."

Ding Ze laughed, "Should I call you stubborn, or should I call you stupid?"

Reddington disliked Ding Ze's attitude and ignored him. "So, you mean if I give up Elizabeth, you won't kill her?"

"Pretty much. Let her be a stupid, ordinary person and do stupid things. Don't make a mess of things and upset everyone," Ding Ze replied. "Of course, this is just a suggestion."

Reddington narrowed his eyes slightly. "That's all?"

"Well, I don't need anything from you. I have all the information I need... Actually, I saw the news about your surrender and on a whim decided to come here. My main purpose is to have some fun. I'll be leaving soon," Ding Ze said. (End of Chapter)