CHAPTER 1610: CHAPTER 1611 AO HU

"Do you really think I’m senile? Ao Bing, he’s just a dog under my command. Does he think that just because I’m old, he can plot against me without my knowing?

What a fool. I don’t kill him, only because he still has his uses."

Prince Ma said coldly, "Take care of it, the rest of you, come over and continue."

The remaining women were trembling in fear but still came forward.

Prince Ma was terrifying.

It was as if he really had a third eye and knew everything.

Ao Bing wasn’t aware of what had happened inside.

He arrived at the exit of Mawang Island.

Several cars were parked there, and a group of people got out.

"President Ao!"

Everyone bowed and greeted him.

Ao Bing nodded, standing there in silence for a long while before finishing a cigarette and saying, "Prince Ma is indeed getting old!"

"What President Ao says is true. We all follow President Ao. That old man has been tyrannizing for so many years. He’s over sixty and still wants to cling to that position. We won’t agree!"

"That’s right, President Ao, just give the order, and this Taiwan Island will be yours in no time!"

"I heard that the women around that old man are all arranged by you. Killing him would be as easy as pie, wouldn’t it?"

These people were all Ao Bing’s men.

Over the years, Prince Ma had mostly left things alone.

Additionally, since Prince Ma didn’t intend to let his offspring enter this field, he had sent them all abroad.

Under normal circumstances, the one most likely to take charge in the future was Ao Bing.

But Ao Bing couldn’t wait any longer.

Moreover, he didn’t want to entrust his fate to others; he wanted to control it himself.

"Let’s not talk about this for now!"

Ao Bing shook his head and said, "I assure everyone here that in the future, I, Ao Bing, will never treat my subordinates like Prince Ma does!"

Everyone’s eyes lit up, nodding in agreement.

"We swear allegiance to President Ao!"

If Ao Bing successfully ascended, then they would be the ministers who rode the dragon’s success, receiving considerable benefits in the future.

Moreover, Ao Bing was not as stingy as Prince Ma when dealing with matters. He was very generous with them.

They were naturally willing to follow Ao Bing.

Ao Bing felt that what he needed now was merit.

In the current situation, even if he killed Prince Ma, others might not be convinced.

Luckily, the Xinmeng Group came along.

As long as he handled this matter well, his prestige would definitely rise, and taking over Prince Ma’s position would become a natural progression.

If things went even better,

Prince Ma would preferably die at the hands of these outsiders.

In that case, he wouldn’t have to bear any moral blame.

Inside the travel company.

Xiao Chen sat by the window, smoking a cigarette and playing with his phone, as if nothing concerned him.

Xiao Yulan was there listening to the reports from Cai Ruo, Gao Feng, and Lin Ling.

After the last incident, Lin Ling had been promoted to the position of tour manager, in charge of overseeing all the tour guides.

It was a blessing in disguise, really.

So she was working hard.

Among these three, only Cai Ruo wasn’t performing as effectively, while the other two were pouring all their efforts into their work.

"President Xiao, the shady stores within my jurisdiction have all been closed and inspected, and tourists won’t get scammed anymore.

We’ve set up a hotline and website for complaints, which isn’t just for show. There’s someone on call 24/7."

Gao Feng reported, "I promise to continue with this matter!"

"President Gao, thank you for your hard work."

Xiao Yulan, after all, wasn’t Xiao Chen; she didn’t dare to act high and mighty in front of Gao Feng.

So she spoke more politely.

Immediately after, Lin Ling reported, "All the tour guides have undergone assessments and training. New guides will all receive vocational training.

We ensure that every tour guide won’t make the mistakes I once made.

Actually, that’s quite easy. Private gigs for tour guides are, after all, a minority, and most are company tasks.

When the company is orderly above, it’s naturally easier below."

"Yes, guiding is your area of expertise. I hope you won’t let me and the chairman down with your trust."

Xiao Yulan nodded and looked at Cai Ruo: "Have you taken care of what you were supposed to?"

"Rest assured, President Xiao. We’ve already let go of those who needed letting go. Now no one dares to slack off or be idle.

Everyone’s work enthusiasm is higher than ever."

Cai Ruo quickly said, "The company’s overstaffing and financial chaos issues have also been effectively resolved!"

"Talk about the problems!"

Xiao Yulan suddenly said.

What Cai Ruo mentioned, she had handled personally, so there was no need to report it.

Cai Ruo paused for a moment and forced a smile, "To be honest, the company’s doing well now, but if Prince Ma takes action, our company is definitely finished!"

"I’ve already told you, don’t worry about Prince Ma’s matters. Just manage the company properly. I’m not staying on Taiwan Island for long, and if during this time, you don’t perform well.

Then you’ll have to leave.

As for Prince Ma, he’s just a self-important clown. What’s there to be afraid of!"

Xiao Yulan said coldly.

"Exactly, Prince Ma won’t be jumping around for long. Stop worrying about this crap. Always scared of this and that, do you even want to get things done?"

Xiao Chen said impatiently.

This Cai Ruo, really, had been scared out of his wits. Every meeting, he had to bring up Prince Ma.

Cai Ruo didn’t dare to make a sound.

Although he didn’t believe Xiao Chen could really handle Prince Ma, there was no other choice now.

Because he had no other alternatives.

Ever since he decided to stay, he had already boarded the Xinmeng Group’s ship.

The meeting adjourned.

Xiao Chen stretched lazily and glanced at Xiao Yulan, saying, "Sister, you carry on with your work. I have my own matters to attend to!

If you need help with the company’s affairs, feel free to ask.

Ghost Blade, let’s go!"

He called out to Ghost Blade; there was definite news from Jianghu Teahouse that they had located where the medicinal herbs were kept.

This was the key.

So many days had passed, and if he couldn’t collect the necessary herbs soon, he wouldn’t live for more than a month.

Let alone anything else.

The herbs were part of a collection belonging to a wealthy businessman on the island.

There’s a legend on the island that these herbs were brought by Mazu and could grant immortality.

Of course, legends are just legends, not to be taken seriously.

No one truly believes consuming these herbs could grant immortality.

Yet, there were wealthy people who hoped to obtain them when at death’s door.

So, the wealthy businessman bought them back from abroad.

Xiao Chen planned to retrieve them today.

No matter how much it cost.

But when he arrived at the businessman’s house, he witnessed a shocking scene.

The room reeked of a strong smell of blood.

A middle-aged man, muscles bulging, was holding a package of herbs, ready to leave.

He was covered in blood.

"Who?"

The man noticed Xiao Chen and Ghost Blade, and he was obviously surprised.

"It’s you!"

The picture Ao Bing had given him was exactly of the Xiao Chen standing before him.

"You know us?"

Xiao Chen was surprised.

"How could I not? You’re the brat who crossed Prince Ma, aren’t you? You’re really unlucky; I was just about to go looking for you, and here you come to me willingly.

Today, I’m going to kill two more people."

Ao Hu sneered.

He felt fortunate, otherwise, he would have to look around everywhere. Now, this person had come right to him.