Chapter 16

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

After crawling out of the sewer, Chen Hao couldn’t help but sigh.

He was off to a bad start. The female ghost of the dismemberment case didn’t appear, and it wasn’t easy for him to meet another ghost, but that ghost had let go of his own obsessions. How am I supposed to help spirits? How can I obtain the reward?

Seems like this path of helping the spirits wasn’t as easy as he had imagined.

He didn’t hurry to leave either. Bearing in mind to do acts of kindness, Chen Hao effortfully returned the cover of the well back to its intended position before leaving the streets, prepared to proceed to the second location he had shortlisted.

Just as he was waiting for a bus by the roadside, a black car slowly stopped before him.

One glance and Chen Hao immediately recognized the model.

Mercedes Benz S359, with a price tag of over one million yuan. It was truly a luxury car.

Feeling rather envious, Chen Hao secretly wondered if he could one day buy such a luxury car with the help of those blessed magical artifacts.

But this wasn’t Chen Hao’s type. He still preferred SUVs, feeling that such cars felt more comfortable to drive in.

Just as he was thinking to himself, the car window of the luxury car suddenly rolled down, revealing the pretty face of a woman.

“Mr. Chen, where are you heading? Do you need me to give you a lift?” The woman asked with a smile.

Chen Hao was caught by surprise.

Eh, is she calling me?

Glancing left and right, he saw nobody else.

The woman smiled even more broadly. “Chen Hao, Mr. Chen, I’m speaking to you.”

Chen Hao raised an eyebrow and gazed at the woman doubtfully.

He was 200% certain that he didn’t know this woman. Moreover, in Stone City, he didn’t have any rich relatives or rich friends. How did this woman know his name was Chen Hao? From the looks of it, they were not bumping into each other by chance. It seemed like she had come to look for him deliberately.

Trouble!

Chen Hao said, “Sorry, I don’t know you.”

The woman introduced herself. “My name is Bai Ru. You don’t know me, but I know some things about Mr. Chen. Aren’t you curious how I know about you, Mr. Chen?”

Chen Hao smiled and replied, “Not curious.”

Then, Chen Hao stopped waiting for a bus and turned around to leave.

They were neither kin nor kith. Even a three-year-old kid wouldn’t believe she didn’t come with a motive.

Chen Hao’s unexpected response caught Bai Ru off guard. But very quickly, she managed to react. She hurriedly pushed open the car door and gave chase.

“Mr. Chen, do you need to keep people at a distance like this? I’m here to sincerely seek help.” Bai Ru walked alongside Chen Hao, not beating around the bush, and instead directly revealed her intention for being here.

Chen Hao’s gaze froze.

Seeking help? He was merely an ordinary university graduate who just started working a month ago. How was he capable of helping someone?

If anything, that would be the abilities he suddenly displayed.

“Did Zhou Gang tell you this?” Chen Hao’s tone grew cold.

If that was the case, there was no need to keep his friendship with Zhou Gang. A person who divulged his identity and information casually without his consent wasn’t a worthy partner.

Bai Ru blinked and said mischievously, “Captain Zhou isn’t the only person who knows a remarkable man like Mr. Chen.”

Chen Hao’s gaze flickered.

If it wasn’t Zhou Gang, it must be the other police officers who took part in that operation. The greatest suspect was that fellow who drove the car.

Indeed, he had wanted to stay lying low for a period of time longer and accomplish more missions to add to his experience. But clearly, his thinking was too naive. Now that he had displayed his extraordinary means, his identity was no longer a secret in the eyes of many people.

But so what if they know? It’s not so easy to get me to help them.

As a truly capable great master, he had to have the necessary proudness and reservedness.

“Sorry you’ve got the wrong person. I’m merely an ordinary university graduate, I won’t be able to help a prestigious person like you in any way,” Chen Hao replied calmly, then continued walking.

Bai Ru was exasperated. Does he have to be so cold? It’s not like there’s any enmity between us. If the issue is about remuneration, we can talk over it nicely. Why is he unwilling to give me a chance? Don’t tell me I’m inferior to Zhou Gang?

You even offered to help Zhou Gang.

Bai Ru certainly wouldn’t give up so easily and hurriedly gave chase.

“Mr. Chen, Master Chen, I’m very sincere. So long as you can help Shuanglong Group resolve the matter about Stream Mountain, we’re willing to reward you with a million yuan.” Bai Ru quickly spoke up.

Chen Hao felt tempted.

One million. He only received a monthly salary of three thousand over yuan from work. Even if a bonus was added, it totaled only around four or five grand. He would have to forgo eating and drinking for twenty over years to save up one million yuan. Money sure came easily to a great master.

However, that problem regarding Stream Mountain, he had merely thought of a solution, but he wasn’t sure if it would work yet. He dared not readily give any promise.

“You’re from Shuanglong Group?” Chen Hao didn’t reject her directly and only asked this.

Bai Ru said with a smile, “Master Chen, did you think I’m a fraud? Don’t worry about this. I’m the deputy general manager of Shuanglong Group’s Planning Department. I’m in charge of the Stream Mountain construction site matters. You may verify with Captain Zhou.”

Chen Hao said, “I needn’t verify your identity. But regarding the Stream Mountain construction site issue, I’ve taken a look at it previously. There’s indeed a problem with it. But I’m unable to help. Sorry about that.”

Chen Hao then prepared to leave again.

Bai Ru was dumbfounded.

They were having a nice chat, why was he leaving again?

Unable to help? That’s not right. Your expression tells me that you have a solution. My judgment can’t be wrong.

Gritting her teeth, Bai Ru briskly caught up to him. She said, “Master Chen, don’t be so resolute. You’re a very capable man. If even you are unable to help, I believe, in the radius of five hundred meters, there won’t be another person who can help us. If it’s an issue regarding compensation, I can make the decision. How about two million yuan?”

It doubled just like that? They’re a big corporation indeed, they don’t regard money as money.

Chen Hao sighed inwardly. But at this point, Chen Hao couldn’t very well put on a reserved front.

Why did he become a great master? Because of money!

Remuneration of two million yuan was worthy of him displaying his skills.

Chen Hao halted in his steps and gazed at Bai Ru.

The excited Bai Ru stared at Chen Hao in anticipation.

If a mere two million could solve the problem of the Stream Mountain construction site, it would benefit her way more than that.

Chen Hao said, “Manager Bai, right? Honestly speaking, two million is very tempting to me. But I don’t have a deep understanding of the Stream Mountain construction site issue. To solve that problem, it might take some time, so I can’t promise you right away. When I have a definite solution, I’ll reply to you. How’s that?”

How could Bai Ru possibly agree?

After having met so many frauds, she finally managed to find a genuine expert. If her competitor pulled him to their side, wouldn’t her efforts have been wasted?

An idea suddenly struck her. Bai Ru said with a smile, “Master, you’re a professional, so of course you call the shots. Mm, where are you heading to, Master? Since I have nothing on now, how about I give you a lift?”

Chen Hao was speechless. She’s bent on clinging to me, isn’t she?

It seemed like even if he didn’t agree, she would follow him around. He probably wouldn’t be able to shake her off for a period of time.

“Might as well. I’ll trouble you then, Manager Bai.” Chen Hao nodded and accepted her offer.