Rebirth: Super Banking System

Chapter 2104: Chapter 1926: We’re Really Not Bad Guys

At this moment.

Vika hesitated, deciding whether to… jump back again? Eventually, he suppressed this suicidal impulse; amidst the vast ocean, the chances of being rescued onto the boat again were slim.

Moreover.

If he jumps again.

Would they not fish him back up?

Luckily.

A normal kidnapping.

He’s no longer as scared as before. Compared to the fool he encountered yesterday, who tried to float him up with water, he still felt terrified. A few minutes later, he was ready to submit.

This round should be a bit better.

“Whew!”

He let out a long breath.

Staring at the other.

“Didn’t you just say you were a good person?” Vika gritted his teeth.

Upon hearing this.

That person simply chuckled.

“Heh heh!”

“Of course, back then we were good people, but now, hearing that you’re pretty valuable, our thoughts have changed. Don’t worry, we’re not truly bad guys, we just temporarily got a wicked notion.”

The smile.

Still carried a hint of honesty and simplicity.

“…”

Oh damn!

Shameless!

Vika cursed inwardly.

Listen.

Is this human speech?

“Alright, buddy, don’t make that face, we won’t kill you. Although you’ve seen our appearance and heard our voices, we definitely won’t kill you.”

Vika: “…”

A chilling sensation rose suddenly in his heart.

Suddenly.

He missed that dumb robber from before. Compared to him, the one before him was simply inscrutable. Saying twice that you won’t kill… gives people a fright, okay?

“I…”

A storm brewed in Vika’s mind.

“Come.”

“Don’t be afraid.”

“Relax.”

“…”

Laughing while preparing to tie the rope onto Vika’s hands, Vika hurriedly said, “I won’t run, have nowhere to run, can’t you just not tie me up? Whatever money you want, just ask my family.”

“Alright.”

Ten seconds later.

As before, Vika’s hands were tied.

“Didn’t we agree?” Vika was speechless.

“Yeah.”

Naturally, the person nodded, “Asking your family for money is good. As for not tying you, that’s against the rules. Since we’re temporarily changing careers, we must have principles; this is called dedication.”

Vika was thunderstruck.

Rules?

Principles?

Dedication?

I… Damn it… OMG… Vika didn’t even know what to say.

“Come.”

“Sit.”

“Tell me your family’s contact information.”

…

Kuala Lumpur.

Manor.

Luo Xi had been unoccupied all night. After sleeping a bit in the morning, he was awakened by a call from his father, receiving a scolding. The kidnappers disappeared, Vika lost contact, and they received news of a fishing boat sinking last night.

Could it be…

No.

Vika must be fine, but since the kidnappers haven’t called again, he’s forced to consider this side of things. To outsiders, it’s all a show orchestrated by the Suto Family.

-Kidnapping.

-Leaving the country.

-Accident.

It’s all ’saving people’ logic.

Therefore.

Early in the morning, someone from the police department called again, discreetly expressing: You’re going too far, robbing the person, sending him to sea, then creating a marine accident to help Vika escape judgment.

Too audacious.

On this side.

Luo Xi was left speechless, damn it, this isn’t something we did; we’re still searching for the person, yet the other side simply wouldn’t believe it, even withdrawing all the checkpoint examinations.

Helpless.

The situation grew increasingly complex, leaving Luo Xi with a headache.

Everything.

Originated from that person.

“Strictly investigate.”

“Severe judgment.”

“Yes.”

Finding no one to release their anger upon, Luo Xi blamed everything on Lv Mao, regardless of his previous good relations with Vika. Since it started because of him, and he had no significant background, those friends of his were irrelevant.

Humph!

No one can save you.

…

At the Bureau.

Lv Mao hadn’t slept all night; he couldn’t understand what kind of force could make Malaysian police treat him like this, as if they were out to ruin him.

As for enemies.

Few.

He was just a pimp, believing in harmonious business practices, rarely offending anyone. Naturally, if forced to say he had enemies, there were quite a few—peer competition or even revenge from girls coerced into trouble.

In summary.

He’s clueless.

“She was willing.”

“Oh?”

“But according to her description, you used violent means…”

“…”

“I don’t know about that.”

“Your explanation is not admissible. Even if you weren’t directly involved, you facilitated the crime by providing the venue and opportunity, knowing but not preventing it, making you an accomplice.”

“…”

At this moment.

Lv Mao was collapsing inside; years-old matters concerning Sesame were all unearthed, implying significant effort. At this rate, life imprisonment was the least of his worries.

Damn.

Whom have I offended?

After questioning.

He finally met the lawyers.

However.

What greeted him was a pair of empathetic eyes, “Mr. Lv, the number of charges this time is too numerous; attempting an acquittal is impossible. The best you could hope for is a reduced sentence.”

In response.

Lv Mao was prepared; with so many matters, seeking an acquittal was too difficult.

“How much can be reduced?”

Upon hearing this.

The lawyer pondered for a moment, “Uncertain, it depends on how much compensation you offer. Aside from the organizational crimes that cannot be reduced, the remaining are mostly infringement-related cases.”

“Naturally, the more compensation, the better.”

“Indeed.”

“Provided, of course, your deposits exceed the fines.”

Speaking.

Once more, the lawyer gazed empathetically at Lv Mao; he was Lv Mao’s lawyer and had received word from the Suto Clan, naturally aware the Suto Clan didn’t want Lv Mao ever released from prison.

Therefore.

No amount of compensation would suffice, as the charges were too numerous, the base sentencing too high, even following normal procedures for sentence reduction. By the time Lv Mao completed his sentence, he’d be an old man.

Furthermore.

Frankly speaking.

Lv Mao did deserve it; his past wrongdoings were too many, and once investigated, they were all demerits.

“Alas!”

A long sigh.

Having seen countless people, the lawyer’s expression conveyed everything clearly; he understood it indicated he’d spend his life in prison, even if it wasn’t, it wouldn’t be far off. “Know who’s targeting me?”

Raising his head.

Lv Mao stared into the lawyer’s eyes. He wasn’t foolish; if the opposition held significant power, his lawyer would be a prime candidate for bribery. A mere slip-up in court, and he’d be done for.

“I don’t know.”

The lawyer shook his head.

No trace of abnormality on his face.

That’s ridiculous; wouldn’t it blatantly imply I’ve been bribed? Ridiculous. There are things that can be done, but they cannot be said, nor ever uttered. Especially when Lv Mao was caught up in such a troublesome affair.

“Heh!”

Lv Mao chuckled.

“Alright.”

“I understand.”

The voice grew weaker, indicating he was going to become a fool who didn’t know anything. Wondering when Vika might visit him, Tang Qing’s matter was a mess, and his own was an utter disaster.

Annoying.

“I’m leaving now.”

“Mm.”

Rising.

The lawyer was about to leave but suddenly halted, turning his head as Lv Mao expected a hint from him, only to hear, “Take care, remain calm when facing issues.”

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