Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 243: Close Connections?

Is number 51 from Gunan County?

Isn’t he from An City?

Ji Ning recalled the information Lin Yuanyang found.

"It seems so. I remember number 89 once said that he and number 51 were from the same hometown. Number 89 is from Gunan County." Asheng raised his little face and said with some gossip, but fearing Ji Ning’s displeasure, he nervously lowered his head after speaking.

Ah Mu suddenly remembered what number 51 had said to him before and added: "Team Leader, before leaving, number 51 called me to ask if there’s any place that needs help recently? He might want to return to our investigation team."

Ji Ning thought of that Thunder Ability user who liked to look down on people and responded with a nonchalant "Hmm".

The two didn’t know if Ji Ning intended to look for number 51 or not, as she did not express any stance.

Until they returned to the Security Bureau, when Ji Ning was about to drop them off and leave alone, Asheng couldn’t help but ask again, "Team Leader, do you need us to look for number 51?"

"No need."

Ji Ning directly refused.

The four of them collectively sighed in relief.

It’s not that they lacked love for their colleagues; they just really didn’t want to deal with someone like number 51.

***

The Sea City Pedestrian Street gradually reopened to the public after being sealed for two weeks.

To dispel fears among nearby residents, the food festival resumed.

However, this time it was deserted, with hardly any visitors.

Many stalls also packed up and left, as if it were the last day of the food festival.

Sun Yazhu stood in the VIP suite on the top floor of the Sea City Hotel, overlooking the entire pedestrian street, pressing her lips in silence.

Chang Ru stood behind her, also watching, with a hint of regret flashing in her eyes.

"Ah Ru, the Gu Family hasn’t responded to me yet. They probably don’t want to get involved in the Sun Family’s muddy waters," Sun Yazhu suddenly said.

Chang Ru adjusted her expression, shaking her head, "No, the Gu Family is very interested in the gold mine on the West Continent, but because there are too many competitors, they don’t have an advantage. If the Sun Family can help the Gu Family obtain that gold mine, they will certainly form an alliance with us."

Sun Yazhu looked at the scenery outside, pondered for a while, then turned to look at Chang Ru: "Do you know the Gu Family well?"

Chang Ru was momentarily startled, then she smiled faintly, "It’s more that the Bai Family is very concerned about the Gu Family."

"The Bai Family?"

"It’s not easy for Cousin to support the Bai Family all by himself, so he knows quite a bit about both partners and competitors. Although the Gu Family is in international trade, their development across continents is slow. Do you know why?"

Chang Ru thought about the news she had heard in her past life and suddenly felt a sense of superiority while facing Sun Yazhu.

Sun Yazhu concealed her displeasure, laughingly asked, "Why?"

"Because the Gu Family and the Li Family are deeply connected."

Sun Yazhu was shocked by this news, "Are you sure? The Li Family?"

"Yes, it’s the Li Family."

"But the Gu Family’s marriage alliance in Beijing isn’t with those three major forces." Sun Yazhu ran through the Gu Family’s relationships in her mind, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Chang Ru pressed her lips and smiled.

The relationship between the Li Family and the Gu Family was very secretive, but it wouldn’t be exposed until a few years later.

"This relationship is quite hidden. My cousin discovered it unintentionally. During the turbulent times, the Gu Family’s ancestors were saved by a chief of the Li Family. The current Gu Family head’s father is the son of that Li Family chief."

"What?" Sun Yazhu was shocked, her expression changing significantly as she looked at Chang Ru with a depth in her eyes.

"This matter is very confidential, and few in Beijing know about it. My cousin discovered it by accident. Please, Sister Yazhu, don’t spread this around."

Sun Yazhu calmed her shock, a smile emerging on her face, and took two steps forward to hold Chang Ru’s hand kindly, "Don’t worry, Ah Ru, I definitely won’t tell anyone about this."

Unexpectedly, there was such a relationship between the Li Family and the Gu Family.

This must be utilized properly.

Sun Yazhu thought secretly.

Chang Ru concealed the unusual look in her eyes.

That evening, Sun Yazhu finally received a call from the Gu Family.

Chang Ru saw Sun Yazhu taking the call alone at the window, without letting her approach, and a flash of resentment crossed her eyes.

She clicked on a game icon on her phone’s desktop and opened the friends list in the game.

Her list of friends was sparse, but the top friend ID was named Wushuang.

He was currently online.

Chang Ru’s lips curved slightly as she clicked on Wushuang’s avatar and typed a string of words.

[The Sun Family found out about the Gu Family’s ties with the Li Family.]

After sending this message, Chang Ru’s heart pounded with nervousness.

But thinking of how last life, that most indifferent Second Young Master Gu became the Young Head of the Li Family, Chang Ru’s wildly beating heart calmed a bit.

She quietly watched her game friend, Second Young Master Gu, whom she managed to add after spending half a year on this frustrating game.

Her gaze became much firmer.

She typed another line.

[I can help the Gu Family acquire 80% of the Sun Family’s assets. If interested, you can call this number...]

Chang Ru left a stranger’s phone number and cleared the chat history with [Wushuang].

On the other side.

At a port on the southeast coast of the Hua Continent.

A small broken fishing boat quietly sat among many dilapidated fishing boats.

A beggar reeking of fish stench suddenly opened her eyes.

Her beautiful eyes were like the brightest stars in the sky, glowing with a cool sheen.

Where is this?

Why is she here?

The beggar instantly sat up, vigilantly scanning her surroundings.

This was a rundown fishing boat, the cabin was small, with curtains on the windows to block the light.

The fishy smell inside the cabin was strong, making the beggar frown tightly.

Enduring the churning in her stomach, she quickly sealed off her sense of smell and got out of bed.

Wasn’t she dueling with enemy forces on Jiuming Mountain?

How did she end up here?

"Woo—"

Suddenly, the sound of a horn from outside rang, clearing her muddled mind a little.

An explosion...

Someone ambushed her!

A glint of fierceness flashed in the beggar’s eyes, she clenched her fists, looking down at her body.

Unscathed?

Such a huge explosion, yet she was completely unharmed?

The fierceness in the beggar’s eyes was replaced by astonishment.

"Boom—"

A loud noise rang.

The boat under her feet shook violently.

The beggar almost lost her balance.

Outside, a voice with an accent exclaimed, "Damn, today is such bad luck, should’ve checked the almanac before going out..."

The beggar quickly stabilized herself, pressing her body against the door, and cautiously looked outside.

She saw a few robust men with bare upper bodies on a nearby fishing boat, strenuously turning the fishing net on the boat.

Their skin was dark, dotted with white crystals, clearly seasoned fishermen.

Is it possible to sail out now?

The beggar frowned tightly, cautiously glancing at the sky outside.

The sky was a bit gloomy, without sun, yet it wasn’t the darkness she was accustomed to.

She felt the energy in the air, thin as if non-existent.

What on earth is going on?

The beggar returned to the bed in the cabin, sat at its edge, and closed her eyes.

With a slight movement of her fingers, an invisible force emerged from her fingertips, drilling out of the boat.

The sea breeze brushed the waves ashore, countless fishing boats bobbing like leaves on the ocean.

Suddenly—

The beggar opened her eyes.

She got up in surprise.

This is actually Ji Family Village?