Pick Up a Killer as Girlfriend

"I've made you so much money, it should be enough, right? As for Liang Yanlong and the Feng Family, it doesn't matter whether you want them or not, does it?"

As soon as Xiaofan met Zhu Fan, he immediately stated his purpose, while Zhu Fan had been waiting here to hear Xiaofan's intentions.

"An assassin who kills without batting an eye, yet you came to see me just because of Feng Feifei. It seems you have quite the feelings for her, huh?"

"Come on, it's just a woman, no need to make a big deal out of it. I'm only refraining from acting out of courtesy." Xiaofan's explanation was a form of cover-up, but he had another, better way to hide his true motivations.

"The Feng Family's estate is substantial. Dongwu's shares shouldn't harm its core. If you don't want to go, then I'll have to send someone else."

"Zhu Fan, what will it take for you to leave the Feng Family alone?"

"Oh? So you're really here to plead for the Feng Family. I just want to know, why do you spare them your mercy?"

"Because I want the Feng Family's inheritance."

"Hahahaha..."

Zhu Fan laughed loudly, unsurprised by this revelation.

"You really haven't given up, have you? And you're so confident in yourself; do you really think Feng Feifei will wait for you forever?" Zhu Fan continued to ask.

"That's my business, none of your concern. I've already made quite a bit of money for you, it's time you released me. You know my heart isn't in this, keeping me here is pointless." Xiaofan said loudly.

"Black Mantis, you lack ambition. Don't you realize that with your capabilities, if you're willing to stay and work for me, in no time, you'll make ten times more than the Feng Family?" Zhu Fan said arrogantly.

"What's wrong with lacking ambition? What do I need so much money for? As long as I have enough to live on, I don't need to be greedy. I just want to live a peaceful life, I don't care about anything else."

"You think that way because you don't understand how tempting power can be for someone. Black Mantis, I can promise not to touch the Feng Family, but you have to take care of Liang Yanlong for me." Zhu Fan said calmly.

Zhu Fan actually softened his stance; it was truly rare.

"If I get back all of Liang Yanlong's shares, will you let me go?"

"No, by then, I'll elevate you to Hall Master and show you how much power a mere Hall Master can wield." How could a man not be tempted by money, power, and women? To Zhu Fan, it's not that Black Mantis lacked interest, he simply didn't understand the allure of power.

"I just want to leave."

"First, settle the matter with Liang Yanlong, and remember not to play tricks behind my back. Though you've completed the tasks assigned by me admirably, you've pocketed quite a bit of money yourself, over a hundred million from Huo Xiangdong, which I won't ask you to return. Money may not tempt you further, so work diligently, and I won't mistreat you." Zhu Fan knew Xiaofan's every move.

"Money doesn't matter; if you give the word, all the funds in my account will be frozen, and I won't get a cent." Xiaofan said directly.

The conversation was far from agreeable; the two were diametrically opposed.

The atmosphere was very subtle; Zhu Fan seemed like a boss, but he knew the guy in front of him wouldn't easily compromise. However, he let him experience the allure of power.

"Since you understand, you have no choice."

"If I take care of the Liang Yanlong transaction, will you let me go?"

"Finish it first, then we'll talk."

"At least clear the poison from my arm." Xiaofan continued negotiating.

"Hahahaha, do you think without the poison's restraint, you'd escape? Not to mention your fame as Black Mantis is spreading far and wide; if you try to escape, you still won't have a cent, and we could reveal your info to Huaxia, leaving nowhere to hide. Here is your only refuge."

"I really hate you." Xiaofan said angrily at Zhu Fan.

"Hahahahaha... If there's nothing more, return and deal with Liang Yanlong quickly." Zhu Fan waved, indicating Xiaofan could leave.

Return? Impossible. The real theme is yet to come. Did Xiaofan really just come here to negotiate for the Feng Family with Zhu Fan?

If he wanted to gain Zhu Fan's trust, he didn't need these extra steps. Just accomplish the task and discuss later. He came now because there were things he still didn't understand.

"There's something else."

"Speak."

"Liang Yanlong's side is hard to approach."

"Hmm? What do you know?"

"He's not the one in charge; everything is decided by his wife. If it were Liang Yanlong alone, I have a hundred ways to deal with him, but his wife, I have no clues at all." This is the main topic for today. Liang Yanlong's wife: Tanaka Yoshiko.

"Seems you've already done your homework on Liang Yanlong. I misunderstood you; I thought you hesitated because of past dealings with him."

"Dealings? We were only partners, not friends, should've never trusted him to engage in Underground Black Boxing. Otherwise, I'd be peacefully being the crown prince now." Xiaofan said disdainfully.

"It's up to you to handle things, but if exposed, I won't step in to rescue you. You'll be entirely on your own."

"You said that before. I just want to know, who exactly is Tanaka Yoshiko? I thought she was placed by the organization beside Liang Yanlong, but it doesn't seem that way."

"Why are you asking these?" Zhu Fan's gaze showed a trace of caution.

Seeing this caution, Xiaofan knew he'd found the right target; Tanaka Yoshiko indeed was problematic.

"Being unable to foresee the other's identity will hinder my operations enormously, and I can't diagnose the strategy." Xiaofan said softly.

"Go ahead, even if you fail, I won't make things difficult for you. Just ensure your identity as a Red Butterfly member doesn't get exposed. The rest is up to you."

"Understood."

After saying that, Xiaofan left. From Zhu Fan's words, Xiaofan had more or less grasped the situation. The real reason Zhu Fan dares not confront directly is likely because of this woman.