Shu Dehou’s joy had barely surfaced before it was extinguished.
He hadn't wanted to miss an opportunity to mend their relationship, but there simply hadn't been a suitable one.
What the Fifth Brother had said was tantamount to saying nothing. That kid wouldn't even come when directly invited, so how could Shu Dehou expect their relationship to improve?
The Fifth Brother hadn't anticipated this turn of events, but he remained unruffled.
The boss had long since devised a strategy to deal with Shu Dehou. All he had to do was relay the message verbatim.
“The boss said that the visitor is a high-ranking official in charge of dozens, even hundreds, of islands here. He's coming to discuss the resettlement of fishermen from other islands, and he’s asking you to explain the situation here to see if a good way out can be found for the other common folk…”
“Oh? Is that so?”
“Of course. The boss said it himself!” The Fifth Brother’s tone was not fake.
“Alright, I understand. You go ahead first, I… will follow shortly!”
After listening to the Fifth Brother’s words, Shu Dehou agreed.
Improving the living conditions of the local common folk had been his long-held wish.
If the government could provide a solution this time, that would be for the best!
It would fulfill his wish and also serve as an explanation to the other common folk on behalf of Shu Xiaoxin.
The Fifth Brother acknowledged and withdrew.
However, he didn't go back to report to the boss immediately. He still had to find a way to invite Shu Desheng to the front.
Of course, since Shu Dehou, the most difficult to invite, had been persuaded, Shu Desheng was a given, and everything was proceeding as expected.
Speaking of which, he couldn't help but admire the boss’s profound insight!
As for the many other individuals, if they couldn't be persuaded, they would be forcefully driven away!
They intended to take overall control of the western side of Hong Island to better search for evidence.
All company staff performed their duties in an orderly fashion.
Sensing the strange atmosphere, Liu Sandao took the opportunity to slip away.
However, when he tried to return to Shu Dehou's residence, he found that a lot of security personnel had been inexplicably added.
He tried to go openly but was blocked, with the explanation that he couldn't pass until the banquet concluded!
He had no choice but to go through the side with the hidden mechanism.
Once he passed that mechanism, he was considered to have escaped the constraints of the mortal world.
He could go wherever he pleased!
However, the island was already teeming with Shu Xiaoxin's people.
The Fifth Brother was searching for something, and Sasha's computer, in particular, was taken away intact.
It seemed that Shu Xiaoxin was using the arrival of an important figure as an opportunity to thoroughly search for evidence.
“Liu Sandao!”
Liu Sandao couldn't help but be startled. He himself was in a celestial state; who would be calling his name?
He looked around, but no one was there.
“Liu Sandao!”
He heard a voice from the sky.
As he spoke, a figure appeared.
It was Zhao Qiansun!
“Boss Zhao, why are you here?”
“Why can’t I be here?”
Liu Sandao didn't know what to say. He had seen him arrive on Hong Island last time, and perhaps he was the visitor mentioned earlier.
Trying to curry favor with him would be like seeking death!
“We are aware of the situation here, and I have already reported it to the higher-ups. I've come this time to assign you a mission!”
“How do you know I'm here?”
Liu Sandao retorted.
He hadn't included the matters of Hong Island in his work report, nor had he incorporated the actions on Hong Island into his plan to find "Touching Figures."
“Hahaha, you don’t need to know that. I'm just informing you that we must unite this time, or the consequences of letting Na Qianlai become too powerful would be unimaginable!”
Zhao Qiansun chuckled, still exuding a celestial demeanor.
“Is that true?”
Liu Sandao was skeptical.
Having spent too long in the mortal world, he had to be cautious; it was best not to reveal everything upfront.
“Of course, it's true. As a righteous god of the Heavenly Court, would I joke with you about such a matter?”
“Hmm, that's true. What is the mission, and how should it be arranged?”
Since his stance had been clarified, Liu Sandao couldn't refuse and could only proceed according to the mission's arrangements.
Zhao Qiansun was direct, explaining their plan, the events of the past few days, and the receipt of some evidence.
“So, it's a two-pronged approach, heaven and earth working together? Isn't that forcing Na Qianlai to rebel?”
Liu Sandao was worried that such a big commotion, if it angered Na Qianlai, would bring greater disaster.
“There’s no other way. If we don’t stop him now, Na Qianlai will likely become uncontrollable. You don’t know that rumors are spreading outside about Na Qianlai replacing the Heavenly Court to govern China. There’s no time to lose, strike first!”
Zhao Qiansun said decisively.
Na Qianlai, from wherever he got his confidence and capital, not only had whispers within the Heavenly Court but also had some presence in the human realm.
If this momentum was not curbed, it would undoubtedly be his dereliction of duty, and he wouldn't be able to answer to his superiors.
“Alright! If that's the case, what do you need me to do?”
Liu Sandao inquired.
He had never slacked off in his cultivation. Despite being very busy every day, he still managed to squeeze out some time.
“You…”
Before Zhao Qiansun could finish speaking, he mumbled at the sky, “Why so soon? Let’s go take a look!”
Liu Sandao followed him, flying towards the sky above the dock at the entrance of Hong Island.
Many people had arrived at the dock, including many in uniform carrying firearms.
It looked like they were preparing to seal something off!
“Hey! Who sent you? Don't you know what kind of place this is?”
The Fifth Brother was very arrogant, shouting directly at the newcomers.
He only saw his boss and wasn't afraid of these so-called government officials.
“We are carrying out normal procedures and hope for your cooperation!”
“Cooperation my foot! What is there to inspect? If there were an inspection, the boss would have definitely ordered us. None of the important figures on the island have said anything about an inspection today! Be sensible and leave quickly, before things get out of hand!”
The newcomers spoke some standard rhetoric, but the Fifth Brother clearly didn't want to listen to their nagging.
Hong Island had never been sealed off or searched by a team.
Simply by virtue of the status of those who frequently entered and exited, others would have to be considerate.
What kind of ability could a leading captain possess? He didn't believe it.
His tone was arrogant enough, and he even instructed his subordinates, “Guard the gate! If any scoundrel gets in today, your heads will be on the line!”
Therefore, many people immediately gathered at the dock.
Since persuasion failed, the newcomers quickly made a phone call, explaining the situation there in broad strokes.
The Fifth Brother ignored whatever they were saying and sat down on a chair placed at the entrance.
“Captain, what did he say?”
One person asked the leader.
“Don’t rush, the search warrant will be here soon! With a search warrant, even the King… I can’t stop it!”
He said, deliberately raising his voice towards the Fifth Brother. Su Dan Novel Network
The Fifth Brother didn't care about their roundabout talk. With a powerful backer, why would he fear a search warrant?