Tranxending Vision - Chapter 248

Chapter 248: 248

Lu Sheng awoke in a VIP ward to see Xia Lei and Xia Xue standing by the bed . His first words were, “What’s this nice room for? A normal ward will do . ” 

Xia Lei was touched . “Don’t worry about this, Big Brother Sheng . I’ve already talked with the hospital . I want them to use the best medicine and the best doctors . They will treat you well . ” 

Lu Sheng smiled wryly, “I won’t die so easily . It’s just… I’m sorry for scaring Xue . ” 

“No, don’t ever say that again, Big Brother Sheng . Xue would have been in a much worse situation if you had not been around . I don’t even dare to think of it . You saved her life and you got stabbed three times . I will not let your sacrifice go in vain . ” 

Lu Sheng seemed to have guessed what Xia Lei was about to say and he quickly cut him off . “It is part of my job as bodyguard . ” 

“We both had the same Master and you are still considered my Senior Disciple . What’s this about being a bodyguard? Xue and I have never seen you as an outsider . I’ve already decided - your annual salary of 200,000 is now your monthly salary . ” 

“Huh?” Lu Sheng was so shocked that he could not close his mouth . 200,000 a month meant 2,400,000 a year . If he added bonuses and whatnot the total would be close to 3,000,000! A salary like this was not much different from what high-ranking people in large companies make . Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that a small bodyguard like him would be able to earn so much!

“Thank you, Big Brother Sheng,” said Xia Xue .  

Lu Sheng smiled wryly . “What’s this, you two? You don’t have to do this, really . How can I take so much from you?” 

“Don’t talk that way, Big Brother Sheng . What’s mine is yours and your matters are my matters from now on . Just ask if there is anything you need me for . I won’t treat you like my brother anymore if you refuse . ” 

“All right, I can’t out-talk you . ” Lu Sheng stopped protesting .  

“You exchanged blows with that person, Big Brother Sheng . Can you tell me about it?” Xia Lei changed the topic .  

Lu Sheng furrowed his brows as he recalled the incident and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes . “That person . . He covered his face but I know he’s young, about your age, probably . His body shape is similar to yours too . I’ve never seen anyone as vicious as him . He was quick - so quick that it’s hard to defend against him . He stabbed me three times and I could not dodge the first two . I barely managed to move away on the third stab, otherwise I would not be here right now . Lei, if you meet him, you have to be careful . That guy is definitely an experienced killer . The things he can do are things we who practice martial arts cannot understand . ” 

The aim of martial arts was to strengthen the body and mind . The aim of killers was to kill people . Two different aims meant two different fields of study so martial artists and killers could not discuss two disparate things together . Another way of saying it was that a Wulin practitioner would most probably defeat a killer in the fighting ring but put their lives on the line and the killer would likely kill off the Wulin practitioner outside of the ring .  

“I don’t care how strong that guy is, Big Brother Sheng . I will right this wrong for you,” said Xia Lei .  

“Don’t!” said Lu Sheng hurriedly, “I don’t want you to trade blows with that guy . He is even more difficult to deal with than that American Bruce Long, I tell you . Really . I cannot describe what I felt back then - it was too frightening . ” 

“Don’t worry, I won’t act without thinking . Rest . I’ll come see you tomorrow,” said Xia Lei .  

“No need . Just go do whatever you have to do . This little injury can’t kill me,” said Lu Sheng .  

Xia Lei nodded . He brought Xia Xue with him and left the hospital .  

The cool night breeze blew across his cheeks as he walked out of the hospital . The anger in his heart went down to a smoulder . Then he saw the woman standing next to his black BMW M6 .  

Black dress, black heels, black handbag, standing tall with a look of indifference . Her aura was a mixture of three things - sexiness, mystery and danger .  

“When did you arrive, Big Sister Bing?” Xia Xue went over in welcome and greeted her warmly .  

Long Bing spoke evenly, “An hour ago . I flew over once I got the news . Get in the car first . I want to talk to your brother alone . ” 

“Nn . ” Xia Xue agreed obediently and got into her brother’s car . Long Bing was not a candidate for Sister-in-law in her world but she was definitely a Big Sister . She would listen to Long Bing .  

Xia Lei walked over to Long Bing . He did not find her appearance strange because it was not weird for her to have such information due to her identity .  

“Don’t be impulsive . ” This was the first sentence Long Bing said to Xia Lei .  

“Do I look like I’m going to do something impulsive now?” said Xia Lei .  

“I know you’re not an impulsive person but this concerns Xia Xue . I cannot predict how you’ll act . This is why I flew over,” said Long Bing .  

“Xue is my only family in the world . I won’t let off anyone who tries to hurt her,” said Xia Lei .  

“I know that . The person on the other side went off when Xia Xue returned because you’re here to protect her . They didn’t want to waste resources but the unexpected happened . I will guarantee you that this will never happen again,” said Long Bing .  

Long Bing’s guarantee gave Xia Lei some information, and that was that he was still very valuable to Bureau 101 .  

“Right, so where do you suspect that person’s from?” asked Long Bing .  

“I suspect the Gu clan,” said Xia Lei .  

“You sure?” 

“I’m not 100% sure but maybe 70 to 80% sure . The Gu clan lost three people in the previous affair and Gu Ding-Shan’s pride was hurt . I’m also an existence which Gu Ke-Wu wants to erase . No one else is as unscrupulous as the Gu clan, so it makes sense for them to go after my sister . If it’s the CIA, they would go after me and Annina but they didn’t,” said Xia Lei .  

Long Bing’s expression was like ice . “Huh! He thinks the Gu clan is one of the Four Great Clans in the Song dynasty or something? They would be fine if they’d just let things be . Their actions bring them closer to death’s door . ” 

Xia Lei smiled wryly . “You say that but the Gu clan is still a force to be reckoned with . They’re a collection of powerful people with interests which align with each other . It’s difficult to shut them down, otherwise they would’ve been shut down long ago . ” 

Even Shi Bo-Ren had been unable to help him the previous time . This was a real-life example of their power . If it hadn’t been for Gu Ke-Wu’s impulsiveness in trying to frame Hu Hou for his murder, Thunder Horse Manufacturing would probably not have had its suspension cancelled .  

A faint smile appeared on Long Bing’s lips . “Gu Ding-Shan is one to take down . You think it’s easy? Anyway, don’t make any reckless moves during this period of time, and don’t try to get revenge on the Gu clan . If you do that you fall into their trap . You’re a smart man . You should know that they are expecting you to do this . ” 

Xia Lei nodded .  

“About your situation here, I’ve decided to take Annina back to Jing-Du tomorrow . And Xia Xue . She’ll come with me too . I’ve arranged for her to have foreign language lessons and some self-defence training or something . She’s your sister so she will run into some dangerous situations in the future . She cannot be as weak as she is now,” said Long Bing .  

“You want to train her?” Xia Lei asked probingly, “You want to turn her into someone like you?” 

“What’s so bad about learning more skills?” said Long Bing .  

“Training is just training . I won’t let her join Bureau 101 - no negotiating,” said Xia Lei .  

“You think it’s so easy to get accepted into Bureau 101? She’s not qualified even if it’s just up to me to decide,” said Long Bing .  

Xia Lei relaxed a little at that . He had just one sister and as the head of the household he felt like her father too . Xia Xue was the daughter of his heart and he did not want her leading the dangerous life of an employee of Bureau 101 .

“Let’s talk about that other thing too,” said Long Bing, “I believe Annina has told you . Have you thought about it?” 

Xia Lei knew she would bring it up . “Annina did tell me about it and I did consider it . I will agree but I have two conditions,” said Xia Lei .  

“Say them . ” Long Bing looked at Xia Lei . There was a hint of happiness in her eyes when he said he agreed .  

“The first condition is that Annina has to return to my side,” said Xia Lei .

“That’s no problem . She’s bent on following you so she’s not willing to go anywhere else . I wouldn’t have sent her to ask you otherwise . ” 

Xia Lei nodded . “The second condition - I don’t have that much money to start production lines and I need at least 500 million in loans . If the government loans the amount to me there will be no interest charged and 30% of the goods delivered will be used to repay the loan till the repayment is complete . ” 

Long Bing for silent for a while before she spoke again, “Then how high of a quality can you guarantee?” 

“It will definitely not be as good as the one I modified for you since it’ll be mass produced but it should be no problem to get them to the level of the most advanced in the world . Annina and I will be working together - you know our capabilities . If we can’t do it then nobody in China can,” said Xia Lei .  

“All right . I’ve already reached a consensus with Boss Shi so I can promise you your first condition . About the second condition, you’re asking for a loan of 500 million . I have to report back to Boss Shi and let him make a decision . Additionally, I have to give you a bottom line . A production line of this type cannot be built here . It must be built in Jing-Du,” said Long Bing .  

“Why?” Xia Lei was surprised .  

“You should read up on military affairs . This is a coastal area . What military factory will be based here other than the shipyard? If war breaks out the first thing the enemy will bomb is your factory . This is military tactics - you’ll have to agree to it even if you don’t want to,” said Long Bing .  

Xia Lei shrugged . “Sure . I’ll have it built wherever you want but you foot the bill for the cost of the land . You can’t charge me money . ” 

Long Bing smiled . “You’re becoming more and more of a businessman . ” 

“I was a businessman from the start, okay?” said Xia Lei .  

“Go back . You have to persuade Annina . She’s a stubborn German . I’d promised her that I’ll let her stay for three days but I’m taking her back tomorrow morning . She may throw a fit,” said Long Bing .  

“Okay, I’ll persuade her . Want to visit?”

“No need . I have other things to do . Goodbye . ” Long Bing turned and left .  

Xia Xue stuck her head out the window . “Brother, why’s Big Sister Bing leaving? Did you invite her to our home?” 

Xia Lei smiled wryly and shook his head . “It’s not as if you don’t know her . Let’s go home . Oh, right, you’re going with her to Jing-Du tomorrow . You’ll be safer with her . Nn, Xia Mei is going with you too . ” 

Xia Xue smiled . “Okay, Wester-in-law is going to Jing-Du too . I was just thinking of learning English from her; German too . ” 

“You cheeky monkey . What ‘Wester-in-law’?” 

“Am I wrong? Do I actually have a fated Sister-in-law? Who? Tell me!” 

Xia Lei was speechless .