“I’ve just looked at the map here.”
Anyone else would never believe such a flimsy explanation, but for Chen Peiyue, if Li Chonglou said it, it was true.
So she simply replied with a casual "Oh."
However, she then asked, “Why are we doing this?”
“Someone is targeting us. Wait for Green Ox to return. As soon as we have news, we’ll act immediately!”
Li Chonglou said in a deep voice, taking Chen Peiyue to find Yue Hai again, pulling him to another spot where he couldn't be seen from the second floor.
“What’s wrong, Brother Li?”
Such abnormal behavior naturally drew Yue Hai’s attention. However, this time Li Chonglou didn't explain further, only telling him to follow orders, and then continued to use his Sky Eye to observe the young man’s movements.
At the same time, he was looking for Ah Bao’s whereabouts.
Sun Zhong’s information included images. As long as the other party’s disguise wasn’t too extreme, Li Chonglou could recognize him at a glance.
At this moment, the young man had led his subordinates to the changing rooms and had also ordered his men outside to block all passages.
When something like this happened, the first priority was naturally to prevent anyone from taking out the hidden cameras. Li Chonglou could understand the young man’s actions, but that didn't mean he could accept them.
Originally, Li Chonglou had planned to take the person away peacefully, at least without causing further trouble. But now it seemed that plan had to change.
Just then, he saw Green Ox walking out from a backstage area.
Ah Bao’s whereabouts were still not found, so Li Chonglou had to go to meet him.
“How is it? Any leads?”
“I’ve found him. This kid actually applied to be a waiter and is now undergoing training at the employee base backstage.”
Green Ox nodded. As he spoke, Li Chonglou kept staring into his eyes, but he couldn't discern any unusual expression.
His words also made Li Chonglou understand why he couldn’t find the person here. As for the "base" he mentioned, Li Chonglou knew where the entrance was, but at a time like this, he had to play dumb.
“Do you know the location?”
“I do know the location, but only internal staff can enter the Red Pavilion’s employee training base. I’ve asked my friend to call him out. How about we wait here for a bit?”
Li Chonglou shook his head and said, “We can’t wait. If you know the place, lead the way. We’ll go there directly.”
“Force our way in?”
Li Chonglou nodded, then took the initiative to briefly recount what Chen Peiyue had encountered in the changing room.
“You mean they installed hidden cameras inside? And it was Huang Bao’s men who did it?”
Li Chonglou nodded.
“But how can you be sure they were Huang Bao’s people? Or some other malicious gamblers?”
“Do you think those malicious gamblers can bribe waiters? And that it was so coincidental that they picked Chen Peiyue, got her clothes dirty, and deliberately took her to a changing room with hidden cameras?”
Li Chonglou’s rhetorical question left Green Ox speechless, though he also had his own concerns.
“But this way, we’ll have completely offended Huang Bao. After all, he’s one of the Four Great Gangs of Shangjing…”
This was also Li Chonglou’s consideration. Since he still chose to act, he naturally had a plan to deal with it.
“Don’t worry. We’re all wearing masks now. As long as we’re fast enough, they won’t be able to recognize us.”
“But we put on the masks after we came in, didn't we?”
Li Chonglou smiled calmly, “Then let’s destroy their monitoring room before we leave.”
Green Ox immediately looked at Li Chonglou with surprise.
In his impression, Li Chonglou had always been a calm and steady person who considered all aspects of everything he did, proceeding cautiously.
He never expected Li Chonglou to say something so aggressive and risky.
This method was feasible, but if it were discovered, the consequences would be even more severe!
Such an action was undoubtedly declaring war on Huang Bao as a whole!
However, if others had such courage, why couldn't Green Ox?
“Have you thought it through?”
“Mm.”
“Alright, then let’s do something big this time!”
Green Ox no longer hesitated and agreed on the spot.
Yue Hai, standing by, didn’t understand the specifics of their conversation, such as hidden cameras or putting on masks after entering. These things were beyond his comprehension.
But that didn't stop him from understanding that something exciting was about to happen!
Yue Hai’s fists were clenched. Without Chen Peiyue’s help earlier, he had lost tens of thousands of yuan again and was filled with frustration with nowhere to vent. Being able to fight was undoubtedly a godsend for him!
Chen Peiyue, on the other hand, had a calm expression.
They decided to act immediately. After the decision was made, Li Chonglou immediately asked Green Ox to lead the way, and then the group quickly walked towards the backstage.
Such obvious behavior naturally attracted the attention of the guards. Two armed men immediately walked over.
“Please stop, sirs. Only staff are allowed inside.”
Green Ox cast a glance at Li Chonglou.
Li Chonglou stepped forward and said, “I have a friend waiting for me inside. He asked me to come in to discuss something.”
“Your friend? What’s his name?”
Li Chonglou glanced inside. Through his Sky Eye’s divine ability, he saw through the barriers and spotted an employee’s ID card, then spoke a name.
“Him?”
One of the guards was surprised. His companion asked, “You know him too?”
“Yes, I’ve had dealings with him before. He is indeed an employee here. But surely he knows that outsiders are not allowed in, right? Why doesn’t he come out to talk?”
Li Chonglou chuckled and said proactively, “It’s like this, this matter is a bit complicated…”
As Li Chonglou spoke, he became cautious, looking around. This appearance immediately drew the attention of the two guards.
“What is it?”
“There are too many people here. Let’s talk at the entrance. At most, I won’t go in. I’ll just wait at the entrance?”
The two guards exchanged glances. The guard who spoke earlier nodded and then led the group into the backstage entrance.
Other guards, seeing that it was one of their own leading them in, although looking somewhat confused, did not come to check the situation.
After all, he was brought in by one of their own.
And this was exactly Li Chonglou’s plan. When the two reached a spot where they couldn't be seen from outside, Li Chonglou’s hands transformed into palms, and he instantly struck the backs of their necks.
Crack, crack.
With two dull thuds, the two guards fell to the ground. Green Ox had not expected Li Chonglou to be so decisive.
“Aren’t you afraid of attracting others?”
“Speed.”
Since they had already acted, time was undoubtedly the most important factor.