Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1057 - 1028: Base Human Nature

Xiao Lin was very close to Shao Weihua, close enough to see the pores on his face and his scalp. To be honest, his face shape didn’t quite suit the buzz cut hairstyle, it only made his face look bigger.

"Mr. Shao!"

"Young Master Xiao!" Like old friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time, the two shook hands. "I’ve always wanted the chance to sit down face-to-face with Young Master Xiao and chat, but unfortunately, we’ve always missed the chance due to fate."

"Mr. Shao wants to find me, how could he be afraid he doesn’t have time? I often meet with Lucifer and the others, so I know Mr. Shao’s schedule is quite flexible."

"Oh? Hahaha, Young Master Xiao really knows how to joke. I wonder why you’ve come to see the Godfather this time..."

"I assume Mr. Shao has heard that Director Mo Luo has been investigating the Bessade murder case. Although the two suspects who were businesspeople have been caught, Fick and Montier’s killer remains at large. I happened to be there and recognized the killer of Montier, so I came to inquire Nicholas about his whereabouts. Mr. Shao, why are you here so late? If your business is urgent, I can let you go first."

"Actually, nothing too urgent, it’s quite similar to Mr. Xiao’s intention. It’s never a bad thing to get to know more people in Sicily."

Xiao Lin chuckled, but he had the thought of retreating. Just as he was about to leave, Murphy stepped into the small tea room meant for guests to wait.

"Gentlemen, I’m really sorry, the young master is a bit busy at the moment. If you don’t mind, could you wait a bit longer?"

"If Nicholas is occupied, I’ll come another day, but did you convey my intentions to him?"

"Murphy is just a messenger, not responsible for the content conveyed."

"I have time to wait." Shao Weihua casually found a chair and sat down, casting a sideways glance at Xiao Lin. "We Chinese value sincerity, isn’t that right, Young Master Xiao?"

"Of course, but Mr. Shao should also know the saying, what you eat you have to spit out sooner or later, don’t bite off more than you can chew or you’ll choke."

Shao Weihua hesitated for a moment before bursting into laughter. "That depends on how many people are eating; if it’s just me, I surely can’t manage it, but if there are more people, there might not be enough to go around, hahahahaha!"

"Uh! Gentlemen, the space here is small!"

"Murphy, I think Mr. Shao might need this meeting opportunity more than I do. I’ll visit another day, but please convey that the person I want must be found."

"Certainly!"

Murphy, as usual, escorted Xiao Lin out the door, watching thoughtfully as the car disappeared from view. He hadn’t ignored the conversation between those two just now, its suggestive tone seemed more like it was meant for him, implying this young man wasn’t as easy to deal with as he appeared. From a personal standpoint, he was much more agreeable than the shorter man, as at least his face was more pleasing to look at.

"Mr. Shao, since Young Master Xiao has given up this meeting, please come with me."

Hurriedly returning to the small tea room, Murphy led Shao Weihua, who was munching on snacks, to Nicholas’s study. Adam was curled up like a cat on a black sofa, the strands of black hair blending into the fabric, creating a stark contrast with her pale skin, just like her large, round pupils.

"Murphy, has Young Master Xiao left?"

"Yes, although he asked me to convey a message to you."

"What message?"

"Master, now might not be the best time!" Murphy glanced at Shao Weihua beside him, signaling to Nicholas with his eyes.

"Mr. Shao is no outsider, Murphy, speak freely."

"I think Murphy intends to say Young Master Xiao wants to take away the gift I gave you." Shao Weihua was immediately met with a disdainful look from Murphy, but due to the standing-sitting dynamic, Shao Weihua hadn’t noticed Murphy’s gaze.

Curled up on the sofa, Adam propped up half her body, silently slid off the sofa, intending to pass between the two to leave the study when Nicholas stopped her. "Where are you going?"

"I’m tired!" Murphy raised an eyebrow, since someone stepped in for him, he could naturally retreat discreetly.

"It seems Murphy doesn’t really enjoy seeing me." Shao Weihua faked a few laughs. "However, Young Master Xiao knowing Angel is your fiancée and still wants to take her away forcibly, it doesn’t quite make sense; if he wants to involve the police, I wonder what his real intention is!"

"If Mr. Shao’s purpose today is to sow discord, then I think your intentions will fall short."

"Seeing that Adam is doing well with you, I’m relieved. After all, he was severely injured because of Xiao Lin before, and I’m afraid she..."

"Mr. Shao, if there were an opportunity for collaboration, what benefit could you gain?"

"Each to their own needs. What I want is the Xiao Family, and you could lead all the gangs worldwide. Isn’t that mutually beneficial?"

"So, Mr. Shao already has a completely thorough plan to strike at the Xiao Family?"

"Before that, can I assume that you’ve already agreed to my proposal?"

"Didn’t your plan initially aim to make Raphael a pawn, killing Fick merely to make Angel a decoy, scheming against Xiao Lin’s actions to foster that final battle in Sin City, successfully having Xiao Lin strike Angel heavily, and finally pushing Montiel forward as the sacrificial lamb, allowing Xiao Lin to take Angel and eventually deliver her into my hands? All this you did was to use Angel as bait to trap me in your scheme, thereby controlling Angel, which equals controlling the Sicilian Mafia, targeting Raphael was indeed a brilliant move."

"So it seems I didn’t bet wrong!" Shao Weihua didn’t deny it, he looked at Nicholas with a smile.

"I think you misunderstood! We, the Italian Mafia, do not forget those who have harmed our brothers!"

"Haha, I naturally believe you’ll keep your word on that, but as a gesture of sincerity from my side, I’ll present a grand gift to you again at the right time."

"Talking about integrity with a person like Mr. Shao feels somewhat insincere. I’m not interested in your plan to destroy the Xiao Family, but if you intend to use Adam Gadamon, I believe I will repay you tenfold or even more."

"I think Young Master Nicholas might have heard the Chinese saying, ’There’s no such thing as a free lunch.’ Your intention is not to intervene in my plan but just to watch from a distance, yet you still wish to remain neutral? You must know that in a conflict between two factions, the first to die is often the neutral party."

"Although your vision for the Italian Mafia’s advancement is quite appealing, I have little interest in global gangs! We Mafia are already spread all over various regions, and I do think my ability might be insufficient to handle more. There’s a saying that you should only do as much as your capabilities allow, and I’ve learned that lesson well."

"I really appreciate your method and feel that you are a teachable friend. But could we speak in private?"

"There won’t be a third person here, Mr. Shao. Feel free to speak."

"Originally, I didn’t plan to divulge this so soon, but I quite like your perspective on doing only as much as your capabilities allow!" Shao Weihua leaned forward, feigning mystery. "Never mind who is behind me, our ultimate goals should align. Although the Xiao Family is currently coexisting peacefully with you in Sicily, our government recently intends to crack down on the black forces over in the three northeastern provinces. If that’s the case, it might implicate your Sicily because the biggest arms dealer here is indeed located there."

"Weren’t the northeastern province dealers killed in the police station? This case hasn’t been solved yet, you weren’t the perpetrator, were you?"

"Doing business with an arms dealer is not as direct as doing business with a nation. Not only can you obtain the most advanced weapons, but you can also import more heavy weapons. Having superior firepower equipment allows you to live more stably."

"Eliminating the northeast, eliminating the Middle Eastern leaders, all for this."

"You need this too, right? No matter how powerful the northeast is, they can’t get their hands on the newly developed equipment, but I can! What’s troubling you most right now isn’t the factory in the Golden Triangle? Those guerrillas are elusive and the drug lords are quite profit-driven. If you have what they want, the drug trade will stabilize, cut out the middlemen and profits will roll in."

Nicholas suddenly laughed out loud, his laughter sending a chill down Shao Weihua’s spine. "The existence of the Xiao Family is inevitably your biggest obstacle."

"Looks like I’ve said a bit much today, haven’t I? Since I’ve been so open with you, my dear Godfather, can you show some sincerity too?"

"Your openness is building over my head. If I say no now, I’ll be bringing all of my Sicily to oppose the government behind you. It’s quite easy to eliminate us, and then pushing out another new Godfather wouldn’t be out of the question!"

"Only by clearly understanding the situation can one strategize successfully!" Shao Weihua stood up, realizing it was time to take his leave. Getting an answer isn’t really important anymore. "You’ll make the decision that will be beneficial to both yourself and Sicily."

A beneficial decision? Nicholas smiled dismissively. Who would be the first to betray their family? Are the only ones left Genovis and Lucchesi? Or the other two?

As Nicholas was lost in thought, the library door was pushed open, and a petite figure walked in silently. Adam Gadamon, who had left early, unexpectedly returned to the sofa, curling her legs. "Did the little man leave?"

"Yes! As ’Black Crow’, why would you team up with such a low-level individual?"

"If they weren’t low-level, how could I use them? Like, you wouldn’t be used by me, would you?" Adam closed her eyes with a teasing smile. She loved this sofa; it allowed her to sleep soundly. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)