It’s true, what the Gorilla said made sense. Who in this world isn't struggling for a few crumpled bills?
Xie Sui chuckled and extended his hand, "Alright, it's been a pleasure working with you. Consider this my hiring you for a million."
A flicker of gratitude crossed the Gorilla's eyes. This was showing him respect, and he admired Xie Sui’s character even more.
Xie Sui truly became the big shot in the detention center. He ate well, slept well, and even had an entourage during his yard time, appearing quite imposing.
Chen Hu watched this with growing anger. Was it just because he had a bit of money? Look at him acting all special.
Xie Sui didn't know how loyal these people were. He had simply paid for peace.
One day, Chen Hu found the Gorilla. "You're supposed to be a boss, aren't you? How could you willingly become his subordinate? If you're willing to deal with him, I'll help you."
The Gorilla asked, "How much are you paying me?"
"I'm helping you, and you still want money?" Chen Hu was furious, looking at him in disbelief.
The Gorilla replied, "What are you helping me with? Don't you just want to cause trouble for Brother Xie? Brother Xie gave me a million. If you want me to deal with Brother Xie, it should be at least two million. Pay me, and I'll do your bidding. Otherwise, we're done."
"Two million, fine. But I want him dead."
The Gorilla’s gaze deepened. "Give me a million upfront, and the rest will be paid later."
"Deal."
The Gorilla came out, the Monkey hid, and scurried off to report to Xie Sui, "Old Black met with Chen Hu, it's definitely not good news."
Xie Sui said calmly, "It's fine. Let's see what he has to say."
Chen Hu's wicked intentions persisted; he was a hidden threat. A killing intent flashed in Xie Sui’s eyes.
The Gorilla returned. Seeing the grim faces of everyone, he stated calmly, "Chen Hu wants to deal with Brother Xie and wants me to make a move. I agreed."
Everyone wore strange expressions. How could he just say it out loud and expect them to react?
"He offered two million, I was tempted. Don't you want it? Let's get the money first. If you don't want money, you're a bastard."
Wu Xiong asked, "You mean set him up, take the money, and not do the job?"
"That's a good idea. That surnamed Chen is so arrogant every day, isn't he just a prison guard? Look at him showing off."
"Brother Xie, what do you think?"
Xie Sui replied, "This is your own business. You decide. However, this money isn't easy to take. Chen Hu won't let you off. I do have a method, if you'd like to hear it."
The Gorilla leaned in, and Xie Sui whispered in his ear. The Gorilla looked like he was being taught, "Brother Xie truly is cunning."
For several days, Chen Hu saw no action and couldn't help but confront the Gorilla, "When exactly are you going to make your move?"
"It depends on the situation. I can't get myself into trouble, can I? If I kill him, I'll have to be sentenced, maybe even death. Can you bail me out?"
Chen Hu was furious. "Then give me my money back."
"What money? Did you give me any money?"
Chen Hu smiled sinisterly, "You want to cheat me? You've got guts!"
The Gorilla shrugged, "My guts aren't that big. I just want to live well. Officer Chen, take a look at this."
A voice recorder appeared in his hand. A cold sweat broke out on Chen Hu's back. He had recorded it!
"You paid me to kill someone, isn't that a mistake? If this gets out, won't you be fired? Your public office?"
"Are you threatening me?"
"Why not? You can threaten me, why can't I threaten you? This matter ends here. If you're not compliant, this recording will end up on the prosecutor general's desk."
The Gorilla walked away. Chen Hu trembled with rage but dared not stop him.
After work, he was taken away by Li Junhao's men. Li Junhao's face looked particularly sinister under the colorful lights. Chen Hu's legs went weak, and he cried out, "Mr. Li, you're looking for me?"
"If I wasn't looking for you, would you have forgotten about me?"
"No, how could I?"
Li Junhao's expression was grim. He hadn't expected Lin Wanyuan to be so assertive and capable. More importantly, she had a substantial amount of money, enough to support Xie Sui's group.
That surnamed Xie was truly crazy, entrusting tens of billions to a country woman to manage. Were mainland Chinese couples really this close? In their circles, marriages were more like partnerships, with assets divided. It was rare to entrust one's entire fortune to the other.
Even more troublesome was that Lin Wanyuan had connections with the third young master of the Li family. Although the third young master was useless and didn't manage affairs, he was still Mr. Li's son, and one had to give him face.
"I'm running out of time. Xie Sui must die now, or everything done before will be in vain. You need to get this done as soon as possible."
Chen Hu wiped the sweat from his brow, almost kneeling. He was in a dilemma. He had spent money, but now he was being blackmailed, unable to get it back. On the other hand, he was being pressured to act. Chen Hu regretted his impulsive actions.
"Problems?"
Chen Hu confessed everything. Li Junhao, enraged, smashed an ashtray on his head. "Useless! You can be threatened by a prisoner. What can you do?"
Chen Hu hung his head. "It must be Xie Sui. That bastard is cunning. The Gorilla doesn't have the brains for this."
"Does this Gorilla have any family?"
"No, he's mixed-race. His parents died young. He grew up in the slums and would do anything to survive. Xie Sui almost killed him before, but who knew they weren't sworn enemies and instead got together? This person is toxic. Everything about him is abnormal."
Chen Hu felt utterly defeated. This Xie Sui was truly bizarre.
Li Junhao said, "I don't care. You took my money, so you have to do the job. You know the consequences. Three days. If you can't do it, commit suicide. I won't implicate your family."
Li Junhao left, leaving Chen Hu trembling, filled with regret. Three days. How could he possibly kill Xie Sui? No one would help him. Even if he did it, he'd go to jail. But if he didn't, he would die. Li Junhao kept his word.
When Chen Hu returned to work, he seemed dazed. His gaze towards Xie Sui became even colder, tinged with madness. Xie Sui was secretly on guard, sensing this guy was up to no good.
"Xie Sui, Wu Xiong, the few of you, go help transport trash at the mess hall." Chen Hu specifically named them to help in the kitchen, where food waste was transported out daily.
They loaded the trash bins onto the truck. The driver said, "Wait a moment, I need to use the restroom." The keys were still in the ignition, and the car door was open. If they climbed in, they could drive away and escape.
Wu Xiong seemed tempted. "What a great opportunity! Let's escape."
The Gorilla said, "Escape to where? I haven't spent all my money yet, so I'm not leaving."
Xie Sui: "..." Is this person not right in the head?
"If you haven't spent it all, you can withdraw it and spend it outside. You can't only spend it in the detention center, right? There's more delicious food outside, and beautiful women. Don't you want that?"
The Gorilla scratched his head. "Of course, I do. Who knows who my old flame is with now. When I have money, I'll find two to serve me together."
Xie Sui said, "Shouldn't you marry a virtuous woman and live a stable life?"
The Gorilla replied, "Where are virtuous women? Are they extinct? My mother ran off with another man, and my father drank and gambled all day, expecting me to support him. Fortunately, he died early. When I got a bit older, I even wanted to kill him myself."
Xie Sui: "..." This conversation is impossible.
Wu Xiong: "..." Weren't we talking about escaping? How did it turn into the Gorilla's tragic backstory?