After Su Nanyin suddenly became much younger, what did Li Qianfan have to do with it?
As long as they were adults, they could understand what was going on.
Helan Tingmei was stunned.
She truly didn't expect Su Nanyin to say such a thing in front of her.
"You shameless wench! You don't care about your reputation, and neither do I. But shouldn't you at least consider Yaoyao and Chongchong, and save some face in front of them?"
Li Qianfan, caught off guard, was also momentarily stunned before cursing inwardly.
But Su Nanyin's shamelessness wasn't over.
She even sighed with emotion, "Sigh. I only just realized now that the years I've suffered from severe insomnia since Yaoyao was born were all lived in vain."
Helan Tingmei chuckled and didn't say anything further, quickening her pace.
With her intelligence, it wasn't difficult for her to understand, after her initial shock, why Su Nanyin had said that.
It was simply that Su Nanyin, who had been suffering from scandals, had decided to throw caution to the wind and proactively declare her abnormal relationship with Li Qianfan.
This would cause people's enthusiasm for gossip to plummet.
When someone openly flaunted their shamelessness, what else was there to discuss?
Li Qianfan understood even better why Su Nanyin had proactively shown her shamelessness to others.
It was all because.
After narrowly escaping death yesterday, she had let go of all her psychological burdens; by adopting a shameless approach, she had completely extinguished the scandal that had already cooled down due to the Su family's establishment.
This method was not only the most direct but also the most effective.
However, Li Qianfan felt awkward.
But since Su Nanyin had done this, he could only curse inwardly and then, with a glum expression, followed the two women to a large iron gate.
This large iron gate was the only one in the alley.
It was mottled black and red.
On the left side of the gate, a inconspicuous plaque was nailed to the wall.
It read "Dong Tu Human Resources Bureau No. 8".
Without this plaque, anyone who came here would think that this courtyard, which even cars couldn't enter, was just an ordinary residence.
But when Helan Tingmei pushed open the gate.
The three of them felt their vision suddenly broaden—
The courtyard was huge!
The area it occupied was easily thousands of square meters.
Crucially, there was only a brick building on the north side, which faced the sun. It was neither too tall nor too short, about thirty meters long.
Apart from this row of brick and tile bungalows, the other three sides were all three-and-a-half-meter high walls.
The glass shards flashing on the top of the walls could effectively prevent people from climbing over.
Despite the large courtyard, there wasn't a single tree.
Under the three walls were rows of fitness equipment.
There were over a hundred young men and women in training uniforms, scattered under the three walls.
They were sitting or standing, talking, and even smoking.
These people were the eight main groups of the Dark Web.
Some administrative staff were also seen coming in and out of the more than ten doors of the brick building, carrying office supplies.
"Everyone, fall in!"
As Su Nanyin and the other two walked in, someone shouted in a low voice.
Whoosh!
The Dark Web members, who had been relaxing, quickly formed eight small teams within three seconds.
Each team had twelve people, all holding their heads high and chests out, their eyes fixed on the main entrance.
The person who had ordered them to fall in was none other than Du Junlin, the head of the Operations Department of Dark Blade.
Li Qianfan's gaze swept across her face, and then he saw Gao Lingwang, Qin Zhou, and others.
Gao Lingwang and Qin Zhou's group was the second team of Dark Blade.
They were also the most special team in Dark Blade.
They all came from prestigious families, and their ancestors or fathers were all formidable figures.
Although they had joined Dark Blade, they possessed special privileges that the other seven teams did not have.
That is, they could be requisitioned by Li Qianfan at any time, to go anywhere in the world to do anything.
To put it more bluntly—
They, like Li Qianfan, were here in Dark Blade to gain experience!
From the moment they "left their families" to congratulate the Su family, they automatically became the team that Li Qianfan would rely on when he eventually took over Longxu (all responsible for external affairs, just like Qin Zongheng and Gao Lie back then, who served as general managers for Longxu around the world).
Of course.
The special situation of the second team of Dark Blade was approved by Director Zhao.
Being stared at by over a hundred people, Li Qianfan felt a little embarrassed, his eyes flickering.
Alas.
Who could blame him, given that his relationship with Deputy Director Su was so open to imagination?
On the contrary, Deputy Director Su, after suppressing her smile, nodded to everyone along with Helan Tingmei, and quickly walked towards the office on the easternmost side.
Su Nanyin was in front.
Helan Tingmei followed half a step behind, to highlight her status as the second in command.
Li Qianfan knew that Director Zhao and Li Nanfang were waiting for them there.
As a secretary to a deputy director, he didn't need to join the commotion.
It would be better to chat with Old Gao and the others here.
"Brothers, how do you feel being here?"
After seeing the two deputy directors enter the Director's office, Li Qianfan walked up to Gao Lingwang and his group and took out cigarettes.
Today was the official opening day of Dark Blade.
All members of Dark Blade were present, mainly to get to know each other and listen to the leaders' speeches. Training was not required.
It was arguably the most relaxed and leisurely day. You could smoke if you wanted, stand if you wanted, or sit if you wanted.
You could even tell dirty jokes, as long as Du Kezhang didn't hear them!
"It's okay, hehe."
After taking the cigarettes, Gao Lingwang and the others eagerly asked, "Qianfan, when can we go out and conquer the world?"
Li Qianfan retorted, "Do you think you are currently capable? Whether it's hand-to-hand combat or marksmanship, tracking and counter-tracking, especially in terms of wit and courage, can you compare to Uncle Qin and Uncle Gao (Qin Zongheng and Gao Lie)?"
They certainly—
Couldn't compare!
Among the second team of Dark Blade, Gao Lingwang, who was the oldest and had taken over as team leader from Qin Zhou, although he had some skills; he was still slightly inferior to Gao Lie, who had followed Li Xiao and founded Longxu back then.
After all, Gao Lie back then was the top expert of the Gao family in the Northwest.
Even among the experts in Longxu, Gao Lie was among the top tier!
As for Qin Zhou's father, Qin Zongheng, although he was not Gao Lie, he was steady and had served for many years as a core member in special units like the Chang Kong team overseas, accumulating a vast amount of practical combat experience.
The average age of Qin Zhou and the others was only twenty-one. They were a bunch of greenhorns, so how could they compare to Gao Lie and the others back then?
"We can't compare, right?"
Seeing Qin Zhou and the others look embarrassed, Li Qianfan smiled, "Then stay in Dark Blade and work diligently for two years. I'm so amazing, and yet I came to Dark Blade to be a little secretary who serves tea and pours water."
Pfft—
Qin Zhou and the others unimpressively pouted at Li Qianfan in unison.
"Haha, don't worry. As long as there's an opportunity, I'll definitely take you brothers overseas. Seize the opportunity in Dark Blade to hone your skills. Then, we'll stir up trouble overseas! Drink heartily, eat heartily. If you see a beautiful woman you like, knock her out and carry her away."
Li Qianfan became more and more excited as he spoke.
He rambled casually, "In short, it's more fun to kill their men, seize their wealth, take their women, and enslave their descendants. Being arrogant and fighting amongst ourselves in Dong Tu is really boring."
Gao Lingwang was relatively better.
However, the new generation like Qin Zhou were so enticed by the 'pie in the sky' that Li Qianfan painted that their eyes were practically gleaming.
Just as Li Qianfan was taking the opportunity to instill dangerous overseas ideas into this group of newcomers, he heard a girl ask faintly from behind, "Then, can I steal their men?"
"Of course! As long as your ability is sufficient."
Li Qianfan said casually, and turned around to look.
Du Yaoyao's clean yet cold little face immediately entered his view.
Damn it—
Li Qianfan felt a chill down his spine under Yaoyao's gaze. He quickly coughed and turned to pull Old Gao, saying, "Let's go, let's talk over there."
The eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
Eleven in the morning.
The over a hundred people of the Eighth Bureau (and the administrative staff) all lined up, yet sat cross-legged, on the small platform under the east wall.
It was obvious.
Director Zhao was about to lead the main leaders of Dark Blade to give a speech to these young brats below.
In other words, Director Zhao was officially facing all the members to introduce them to the main leaders of Dark Blade.
Although the Eighth Bureau was located on the outskirts of the city, with a bit of a "urban village" feel, and the buildings were tall and quiet.
However, Director Zhao still did not use a microphone when holding the meeting.
Low-key was the priority.
Director Zhao and Li Nanfang first walked onto the stage and each spoke for five minutes.
They were practical people, and there was no need to say empty or cliché words.
"Next, I will first introduce Du Junlin from the Operations Department."
Director Zhao said, and then pointed towards the room exclusively for women's changing.
The door opened.
Du Junlin, who had already changed into a white military uniform, looked more heroic and spirited than ever.
Upon seeing the white military uniform of the fourth leader, Li Qianfan and the others understood: "The ultimate goal of Dark Blade, after clearing the Dong Tu Dark Web, is to go to sea for combat!"
"Yaoyao is indeed born to wear this uniform."
Li Qianfan said silently in his heart as he looked at the stern-faced Du Junlin.
"Hello everyone, I am Du Junlin, head of the Dark Blade Operations Department."
Du Junlin raised her hand in a salute and said crisply, "I hope everyone will continue to support my work in the future!"
Appropriate applause erupted.
Du Junlin saluted again to express her gratitude and then retreated to the side of the stage.
The second person to walk out of the changing room was, of course, the third leader of Dark Blade, Helan Tingmei, also in a white military uniform.
It had to be said.
When a woman donned a white battle robe, her aura and mental outlook would undergo a qualitative change.
Even Li Qianfan, who didn't like Helan Tingmei, felt at this moment that this woman indeed had the qualifications to stand shoulder to shoulder with Du Junlin.
But when Su Nanyin appeared—
Wow!!
The hundred or so people who had been sitting quietly suddenly had their eyes light up.
The involuntary "wow" that erupted was like a gust of wind sweeping across the water's surface.
Everyone present—
Was caught off guard and amazed by Su Nanyin, whom they had long known, but who, after changing into a white military uniform, had suddenly transformed into someone else.