Xu Bei looked at Lu Fei.
The light in the conference room reflected off his glasses, making it hard to see his eyes.
"Vice President Xu, you are too kind."
Lu Fei smiled at him.
"I just ran a small family business. Compared to other senior members of the association, it's nothing."
"I thought Sinisterium Pawnshop was only interested in evil items; I never expected you to take on such a charitable commission. It's truly a pleasant surprise."
Xu Bei maintained his smile, his eyes subtly examining the situation.
"Now that I've joined the association, I should do something for it." Lu Fei's smile remained unchanged, "I'm contributing my share, and I hope the association will consider me for future cases related to evil items."
"Rest assured!" Xu Bei nodded slightly, looking toward the others, "Although there is no payment for this commission, the association won't let everyone work for nothing. In the future, we will give priority to those who have taken on charitable commissions like this one."
"Actually, I do have some questions related to evil items that I'd like to ask Shopkeeper Lu."
"But let's discuss them after your victorious return."
Then, he extended his left hand to the crowd.
"This commission is not difficult. The client's request is to find the person, alive or dead! I am at ease with the four of you excellent newcomers working together! I will be waiting in the society for your triumphant return!"
"Thank you for your kind words, Vice President Xu!"
Lu Fei reached out and shook hands with Xu Bei.
Afterward.
Xu Bei gave a few instructions, and Ye Bing handed an envelope to Zhang MoLin, which contained the funds for this operation.
"Wishing you all good luck!"
After speaking, Xu Bei and Ye Bing left one after another.
Everyone was already prepared and ready to set off immediately.
"Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom first."
Lu Fei hurriedly entered the restroom and closed the stall door behind him.
His heart was pounding, and he pulled out a willow branch from his sleeve.
This section of the branch wasn't long, and despite being offered at the Guanyin altar for so long, it hadn't withered; the leaves remained fresh and green.
Lu Fei looked down at it.
Earlier, he had shaken hands with Xu Bei, and if Xu Bei carried any impurities, the willow leaves should have turned black.
"Will there be a change?"
Lu Fei's eyes widened, his pupils quivering slightly, an expression of disbelief on his face.
"How could this be?"
The leaves on the willow branch showed no change, remaining green as ever.
"It can't be him?!"
Lu Fei was in a daze for a while, a wave of disappointment rising in his heart.
Could it not be him...
But when he thought about it, it made sense.
Even if Xu Bei was a powerful left-hander and a fake good person, it didn't mean he was the one who had the conflict with Grandpa in the underworld.
The world of the Mystic Sect is so vast; there must be more than one powerful left-hander.
Everything was just his own subjective suspicion.
There's no need to be discouraged!
So then.
Who else do we know that is powerful?
Lu Fei slightly trembled, his eyes once again filled with the light of hope.
The President.
Shangguan Wuliang.
Alright, I need to find an opportunity to get closer to this low-profile and mysterious President!
After a long while.
Lu Fei walked out of the restroom with a calm expression.
"Sorry for keeping everyone waiting."
The commission has already been accepted, and it needs to be completed. I cannot become a person who goes back on my word just because of temporary frustration.
"My car is outside. If everyone doesn't mind, why don't we take my car?" He pointed to the large black SUV.
Tie Shenglan's eyes lit up with envy: "Good taste! I love such big cars, but unfortunately, my family won't buy one for me!"
Jing Jian was also enthusiastic: "My car is quite spacious too. You can ride in my car as well."
It was fine when he didn't speak, but as soon as he did, Zhang Moli and Tie Shenglan got into the black SUV at lightning speed.
"Let's still ride in Lu Fei's car. It's mainly... a bit smaller, so it'll be more fun with everyone squeezed together," Zhang Moli said with an exaggerated smile.
"Alright, next time we must definitely ride in my car!" Jing Jian nodded earnestly.
"Let's go!"
The SUV started up, carrying this group of vibrant young people on an unknown journey.
Third-floor office.
Xu Bei stood by the window, watching the car gradually drive away.
"Brother Bei, are you not confident in them?" Ye Bing, who was organizing documents beside him, looked up at Xu Bei, showing a hint of confusion, "Although they are young, their abilities are quite good. This simple task shouldn't be a problem."
"I'm not worried about that." Xu Bei turned around, his smile tinged with nostalgia, "It's just that seeing some of them... reminds me of many things from the past..."