Chapter 114: Chapter 110 Destiny
“I think it’s feasible.”
San Pang nodded sagely, agreeing with the decision to bring Lin Xian into the Lian Gang.
“Good! Then it’s settled!”
Big Face Cat clapped his hands together and laughed heartily, wrapping his arm around Lin Xian’s neck:
“Brother, from today—”
“I get it, Brother Lian, from this moment, I’ll share life and death with the Lian Gang, hold high the ideological banner of the cat, execute the metaphysical philosophy of the face, and fight for the history and knowledge of humankind!”
Big Face Cat was shocked:
“Bro, what are you reciting? You almost burst into song!”
“I conviction! You’ve got talent! You’ve really spoken to my heart! True understanding is hard to find!”
“Tell me, brother, what’s your wish? As long as I, Brother Lian, can do it, I’ll fulfill it for you!”
“I want to meet Boss Lee.” Lin Xian looked at Big Face Cat earnestly:
“I have very important information to provide. Tonight, at the Waste Treatment Plant 314, a large quantity of water-damaged books will arrive. Therefore, for our activity tonight, we could consider stealing books from there.”
Big Face Cat was still very sincere, taking Lin Xian’s words at face value, which Lin Xian appreciated.
“Hmm… this is a big deal, not something I can decide on my own.”
He thought for a moment and then waved his hand:
“Let’s do this; we’ll go see Boss Lee together, and let him make the decision. If the intel is accurate and there’s a large haul of water-damaged books to steal… then naturally, that’s the more profitable venture.”
“It’s just that, if we decide to switch locations, we’ll have to go earlier to recalculate the terrain, drone patrol routes, and surveillance blind spots.”
Half an hour later, they arrived at Boss Lee’s courtyard.
After some communication and an unavoidable show-off of somersaults, Lee Cheng furrowed his brow and rubbed his chin thoughtfully:
“Hmm… Waste Treatment Plant 314. It’s to the south of New Donghai City, not exactly close to here.”
“But distance is not the main issue. The main question is, Lin Xian, how accurate is your information? It’s not that I don’t trust you, but as the overall person in charge of the operation, I must be responsible for my team members. So whether you joined today or you’re a veteran like Ah Zhuang and Er Zhuzi, this is something I have to consider.”
Lee Cheng was cautious.
This was something Lin Xian had expected.
But the walls of that Waste Treatment Plant were simply too high, and if Lin Xian went alone, there was no way he could scale them. Not to mention the complex drone surveillance system and the overseers inside the Garbage Factory…
This mission couldn’t be accomplished alone; he needed the support of the Lian Gang. At the very least… he needed to use their human pillar and human ladder.
Right now, he had to convince Lee Cheng:
“Boss Lee, I understand the dangers of stealing from a garbage plant we’ve never visited and are unfamiliar with. But I have reliable intel, and the risk is worth taking.”
“Especially considering the large quantity of water-damaged books headed to Waste Treatment Plant 314, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime. Undoubtedly, there will be a significant number of historical and academic books there, and this one job might yield more than several years of blind thieving.”
“At our original target garbage plant tonight, we’d mainly find household waste, construction debris, and assorted junk from bankrupt banks—essentially worthless. It would be a wasted trip if you went, that is if you believe me.”
“However, at Waste Treatment Plant 314, I know the exact time: 23:19, four large garbage trucks filled with tens of thousands of water-damaged books will arrive. Sorting and incineration take time, and we can take advantage of the overseer’s shift change from 00:00 to 00:20 to steal a large quantity of books.”
Lin Xian looked up at Lee Cheng:
“Of course, I know what you’re most worried about is safety, and I understand that. One mistake could be deadly, and you’d prefer to go to a garbage factory you’re familiar with. But I don’t think you need to worry about that, Boss Lee. Big Face Cat and the others only need to set up the human ladder. I can climb the wall myself, and then everyone can leave. You don’t need to worry about me. Just come to the outside of the wall when the time is right to pick up the books.”
Lin Xian’s words made Big Face Cat stunned:
“What nonsense are you spouting, brother! We Lian Gang are neither greedy for life nor afraid of death! And we would never abandon our brothers!”
“But I agree with what you said; this operation does have risks, and clearly, you are more capable than Ning Ning. So, Boss Lee…”
Big Face Cat, with his arm around Lin Xian’s neck, looked at Lee Cheng with determination:
“Boss Lee, I trust my brother! I support switching tonight’s operation to Waste Treatment Plant 314! If you’re worried, just keep Ning Ning from climbing in; tonight, just watch Lin Xian’s performance!”
Lee Cheng was still hesitant, but Er Zhuzi couldn’t sit still anymore:
“Brother Lian, you’re too gullible believing this kid! He’s just trying to use us!”
With that, Er Zhuzi turned and looked at the still-charming Mrs. Lee, standing behind Lee Cheng:
“Sister-in-law, what do you think? Shouldn’t we be more cautious?”
This faithful wife of Lee Cheng from The First Dreamland, now Mrs. Lee, smiled subtly:
“I think why not? Risk comes with reward. You can’t catch the tiger cub without entering the tiger’s den. But as a woman, I won’t meddle in men’s affairs. You guys decide.”