Chapter 198 The True Face
Liu Ran harbored no suspicion.
Seeing two tall mixed-race models invite her to collaborate with the Chanel Group, her initial reaction was akin to dreaming.
After all, Chanel Group was a Fortune Global 500 company. To be recognized by a top global cosmetics group so early in her journey, and to be actively approached for collaboration, was astounding.
However, the other party's request for the cosmetic formula and production method caught her off guard, as she didn't possess those details; the pharmaceutical factory handled production.
Just as Liu Ran was about to explain the situation, Chen Yang suddenly interrupted. He addressed the two women at the door, saying, "I apologize, but we are a Chinese brand, and we use traditional Chinese medicine secret formulas. We will absolutely not sell this formula to you, nor will we cooperate with you. Please leave."
Chen Yang then whispered to Liu Ran, "President Liu, that formula is very precious. Let's not sell it easily. What if they get the formula and then renege on their promise to pay us? We'd be like a dog losing its meat bun, ending up with nothing."
"Moreover, these big foreign corporate groups are incredibly shameless and deeply respectful of the law. They employ thousands of lawyers specifically for litigation. If they default, our lawsuits would be futile."
Liu Ran was taken aback and nodded instinctively.
At this moment, Gerudo and Hamm at the door exchanged imperceptible smiles.
Their first objective here was to ascertain who held the formula for the Palace Jade Skin Powder cosmetics – whether it was with their "Yang Yang Yang" company or the factory producing the cosmetics.
Thus, they had staged a play.
Under the guise of an invitation for collaboration, they had actively tried to elicit information about who possessed the formula.
To their surprise, they had succeeded. The formula for the Palace Jade Skin Powder cosmetics was indeed in Liu Ran's possession.
Now, they had found the right person. Gerudo sneered inwardly, finding these foolish Chinese people unaware of the potent nature of this cosmetic formula.
A cosmetic capable of completely eliminating scars, yet it was controlled by such a small brand company – it was laughable.
It was like a child carrying a gold ingot as large as himself, walking through a lawless and immoral bustling market!
It would be a miracle if they could continue operating safely.
Gerudo glanced at Hamm, who also grinned.
At this point, they no longer needed to maintain their pretense. Having confirmed that the formula was with Liu Ran, all they needed to do was interrogate the four individuals present, and they would undoubtedly obtain the cosmetic formula.
Gerudo was confident that no woman could keep a secret from him, especially given his extensive and cruel methods of tormenting women.
Gerudo erupted into booming laughter, his voice transforming into a deep, resonant male tone, with a distinctive pitch.
Gerudo tossed aside his wig and, with a "snap," locked the door. Shaking his neck, he declared, "This mission was too easy."
Lin Yueyu and Meng Qingxue on the sofa exchanged bewildered glances.
Lin Yueyu muttered, "What's going on? Is this guy a professional actor? He acted so convincingly, I didn't even realize. When he first came in, I genuinely thought he was a tall, mixed-race model!"
Meng Tingxue rubbed her chin, saying, "I don't know why, but I feel something's off. These two don't seem like good people!"
Gerudo chuckled wickedly, a cold smile on his face. "No, no, we are good people. Very soon, the three ladies will realize just how good we are, hahahaha..."
"Don't worry, my beautiful ladies. While we are cruel to men, we are always gentle with pretty women."
As Gerudo spoke, a special dagger with a coiled thread emerged from his sleeve with a "swish."
Gerudo wasted no time. Having revealed his true nature, it was imperative to subdue and tie up all four individuals swiftly, and then transport them to a secret warehouse for interrogation.
Lin Yueyu finally understood and let out a scream, immediately hiding behind Meng Qingxue. "He has a dagger! Are they here to steal the cosmetic formula?"
Meng Qingxue's eyes widened in realization. Forgetting her dark circles, she reached for her waist, fuming, "These scumbags are too arrogant! If they want to steal the formula, they should at least have some skill!"
"Do you know the difference between theft and robbery? If you had some skill and snuck in to steal it, you'd at most get a few years, maybe ten. Now you're coming in with knives to rob – that's a major crime."
While lecturing on the law, Meng Qingxue drew a handgun from her waist.
Gerudo and Hamm were startled. They had never expected Meng Qingxue to be a police officer, let alone armed!
Had they been exposed?
This thought flashed through Gerudo's mind. Their hands were stained with blood; they were the "Twin Faces," masters of disguise whose true appearances no one had ever seen.
They had killed hundreds and stolen thousands of precious items, yet while everyone knew it was the work of the Twin Faces, no one knew their identities.
Therefore, they lived scot-free, unconcerned even when passing by Interpol agents.
Yet, they had stumbled today.
Coming to this small place to steal a cosmetic formula, they had been discovered by a police officer.
Their true faces had been seen. With this realization, Gerudo's eyes turned cold. He immediately said to Hamm, "Hamm, attack. We might be walking into an ambush."
At Hamm's word, two revolvers appeared in his hands with a "swish." Simultaneously, Gerudo, dagger in hand, moved like a phantom, his feet executing bizarre steps as he contorted his body and lunged rapidly towards Meng Qingxue.
Seeing Hamm draw two handguns and Gerudo's strange footwork, Meng Qingxue finally understood that these two robbers were no ordinary criminals.
With this thought, Meng Qingxue retreated, quickly shouting, "Get down! Call for backup! Dial 110, call for reinforcements, quickly, quickly..."
As Meng Qingxue retreated, she fired at Gerudo. However, the bullet eerily passed through Gerudo's form, inflicting no harm whatsoever!