The scale of Yongcheng Company is not large, with an annual turnover of around 200 million, and making 40 million a year is already quite remarkable.

However, Bai Xue and the others have indeed learned knowledge in this area. Although they are all newcomers, they handle things in an orderly manner.

Although this company now belongs to Xiaofan, every year he has to give half of the profit to Red Butterfly. Xiaofan is not interested in spending his effort on such a small company.

So, at two o'clock that afternoon, after handing everything over to Bai Xue and the other three girls, he returned to his residence.

Just as Xiaofan arrived, Uncle Zhong came looking for him.

Indeed, his whereabouts were under the other's control, and Bai Xue and the others joining his team was arranged by Zhu Fan.

Therefore, Xiaofan didn't want Li San to genuinely fall for Ruyu, after all, his true identity was entirely opposed to the other side, and one day they would inevitably have to tear off the façade.

"I'm not going..."

After hearing Uncle Zhong's intentions, Xiaofan refused without even thinking about it.

Uncle Zhong came to take Xiaofan to a secret base and then have him manage four teams there.

This secret place must be what Uncle Zhong referred to as 'over there.'

Xiaofan was very interested in knowing what 'over there' was for, but he had to once again employ the tactic of feigning indifference. The other party might not insist he go, but his own stance had to be clear.

"Why don't you want to go? This could lay a very good foundation for your future path," Uncle Zhong asked, puzzled.

"I just want to stay quietly for two years."

"Going there can also allow you to stay quietly for two years," Uncle Zhong persuaded.

"It's not the same. If I know too many secrets, do you think Zhu Fan will let me go? While I still don't know much now, I can just casually do some tasks and wait for two years to pass, then return to freedom — that way, there's still a chance to survive."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhong couldn't help but admire the clarity of the young man's thoughts. Indeed, Zhu Fan already harbored murderous intent towards him, and the two-year promise mentioned earlier was just a façade. If the Black Mantis before him couldn't be well controlled after two years, it would mean a dead end.

"Did he really say that?"

With Xiaofan refusing, Uncle Zhong naturally had to report to Zhu Fan. So, after getting in the car, Uncle Zhong didn't leave immediately but first called Zhu Fan.

"Yes, boss. This young man is very meticulous in thought."

"I know, otherwise he would've been dead a long time ago. Make sure he goes over there, get him familiar first, then gradually delegate important responsibilities. Just say, in these two years, he must spare no effort in working for me."

"Yes, boss."

Under such circumstances, after Uncle Zhong came to Xiaofan again and repeated Zhu Fan's exact words, Xiaofan had no choice but to pretend to reluctantly go with Uncle Zhong to the so-called 'over there.'

"Turn off your phone and leave it here."

After a journey of over an hour, Xiaofan still didn't know his exact geographical location.

Before him stood a large factory, surrounded by similar workshops. Most of the employees here were shop floor workers. The development of industrialization was immense; of course, in these developed industrial zones, there was one house marked with a 'No Entry' sign.

Upon entering, Xiaofan's phone was taken away, the same with Uncle Zhong. After checking his entire body for other communication or electronic devices, Xiaofan was allowed to enter the inside.

Inside, one had to immediately change into disinfected white lab coats, gloves, and even shoe covers. No exceptions.

This place's rigorous nature made Xiaofan very attentive.

The factory's security was numerous, almost every short distance you could see a group patrolling. The factory decoration was very bright and noble, mostly made of transparent glass.

However, as one continued inside, the number of patrols decreased, but there were three fingerprint-locked doors. Uncle Zhong unlocked them with fingerprints, inserted a magnetic card, and entered a password to proceed further inside.

And after passing through those three doors, the scene in front of Xiaofan left him stunned.

An immense laboratory where everyone wore masks and white lab coats. The scent of chemicals wafted strongly in the air.

Everyone's eyes were sharp, each focused on their work, utterly indifferent to the arrival of outsiders, not even giving a glance.

Yet, it wasn't over. On the opposite of the laboratory was a large transparent glass room where several men with hideous expressions struggled, clawing at themselves. Their expressions were exceedingly painful, unlike the neurotoxin afflicting Xiaofan, more like... addicts.

"Number 104, 105, 106, 107... prepare for injection."

"104 injection complete."

"105 injection complete."

"106 injection complete."

"107 injection complete."

The four others were taken to another separate room where they were injected with a strange liquid.

Soon, the four men, who had just been frantically clawing at themselves, gradually calmed down. Their facial expressions turned serene.

Gone were their previous grimaces; what exactly was injected into them?

"Test subjects injected for twenty seconds, condition normal."

"Test subjects injected for one minute, condition normal."

"Test subjects injected for one minute and twenty seconds, issues occurred, continue observation."

Amid the minutes of calm, the four men suddenly collapsed to the ground convulsing violently within ten seconds, followed by frothing at the mouth and turning ashen-faced.

Half a minute later, all four stopped, marking their final action in this world.

"Experiment failed, all four exhibited signs of life lost."

"Immediately send for autopsy, reports need to be more detailed."

"Yes."

The four deceased were transported away right beside Xiaofan, who watched quietly, contemplating in his heart.

"Uncle Zhong, what is this place?"

"A laboratory. The person speaking just now is the head of this experimental research institute. However, you don't fall under his management. This time you've come. Come on..."

Uncle Zhong led Xiaofan further ahead. Beyond the lab, they reached a clean room, where a few men were already seated, waiting.

"Meet them; these are the squad leaders of the guards here, starting today, you are the squad leader of the fourth group, mainly responsible for securing the lab. You can discuss further later. Now everyone meets to get acquainted. I'll take you for fingerprint setup now. You'll design your own password, and the card will be issued to you shortly."

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