Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1268: Chapter 1247: The Five Great Conglomerates

A suburb of Palermo!

The news from not long ago was quickly replaced by a new topic. Within the five main financial conglomerates, the people holding two seats were completely assassinated overnight. From the first assassination attempt to now, it’s only been a week. Strangely, in all the assassination actions, all witnesses were silenced, yet the perpetrator’s face was clearly captured on the surveillance video in the residential area.

"It seems the assassin is confident enough to come and go freely, yet deliberately left behind footage for us to see. This is an act of provocation against us."

Among those sitting around the long table, one person spoke in a deep voice after reading the newspaper. "In just one week, the five conglomerates are down to three. The commotion caused is enough to impact the nation’s economy. Rumors are spreading everywhere about who will be the next target, and our Murong Family is among them."

"Do we know who did it now?" Murong Lengyue, sitting at the head, asked in a deep voice.

The five financial conglomerates, led by the Murong Clan, control various industries, monopolize the primary market, and guide economic trends. She rubbed her forehead. Tonight, Xiao Zhenfeng would arrive in Palermo on a private jet. An assassination event happening at this time cannot be a coincidence!

"Family Head, you should go back. It’s too dangerous here."

"Humph, if they want my life, it’s the same no matter where I am," Murong Lengyue snorted coldly. "Play the video footage. Since even the police cannot find out who it is, we will investigate ourselves."

The bloodiness in the footage made it impossible for those present to look directly. Murong Lengyue, sitting in the lead position, stared at the footage without blinking. "Xiao Yue!"

"Yes, Miss."

"Can you tell who it is?" Although no clear facial close-ups appeared in the footage, both people seemed to possess very distinctive personal traits.

"I will report back to you later." Xiao Yue glanced at the screen and lowered his head. Murong Lengyue waved her hand, knowing that Xiao Yue didn’t want to disclose the identity at the meeting, so she didn’t force him.

"Go and check the background, see me after the meeting."

"Yes!"

"Now that the two individuals in charge of the rail transport industry and real estate have already met their demise, do any of the elders have suggestions for electing the next successor? The people are dead, it’s pointless to beat around the bush here. The position cannot be left vacant, and operations must not halt."

"So far, no suitable candidates have been found, and setting a successor now might have the opposite effect."

"Then how can it be without adverse effects? Wait? Until only the Murong Clan is left? Ha, what a joke!"

"Family Head, this might not be a bad thing. There were already rumors that the people of the five great families had intentions to usurp the position. Someone wanted to bring you down, and now it seems someone is helping us clear the house, isn’t it?"

"Family Head, please return to the island!"

The people sitting below began to suggest that Murong Lengyue avoid the situation, but none could provide reasonable measures. The absence of transport and real estate wouldn’t impact the Murong Clan, but it would certainly lead to economic chaos, potentially affecting the global economy. After all, those who died were not ordinary business tycoons but leading figures.

"Enough, send appropriate individuals from our clan to the two families, and deliver the list I need by tomorrow. Meeting dismissed. By nine o’clock tomorrow, I must see your countermeasure plans to minimize the damage; otherwise, you’ll all be dismissed." Murong Lengyue stood up abruptly.

Returning to her room, Murong Lengyue threw herself heavily onto the bed. She blinked, feeling an inexplicable fatigue. Is this your answer? Although reluctant to admit it, she could mostly guess who it was. Xiao Yue’s reluctance to reveal the identity during the meeting was for the same reason, right?

The door was gently pushed open. "Xiao Yue, is it Xiao Lin!"

"All I can say is it’s an assassin from the ’Underground City.’

"’Underground City’? ’Black Crow’!" Murong Lengyue jumped up from the bed. "Isn’t the Underground City in Yanjing? How did it appear here?"

"The specific situation is still uncertain, but you should heed the elders’ advice at the meeting."

"Going back to the island now is impossible."

"There’s no place safer than the island! Madame also has conveyed her demand for you to return to the island."

"Let’s drop this matter. I’m not going back." Murong Lengyue looked at the gradually darkening sky outside the window. "When will Xiao Zhenfeng arrive?"

"The plane should land in about an hour, as per your instructions, someone has been sent to pick him up. The master has also made necessary arrangements, just waiting for you to depart."

"Get ready, I’ll pick him up personally."

"Miss, that might not be appropriate. You’d better stay here."

"Only two people died, is that enough to cause such fear?"

"It’s not fear! It’s... Allow me to accompany you," Xiao Yue compromised upon Murong Lengyue’s gaze.

An hour later, a black Rolls-Royce steadily parked at the airport entrance. Xiao Yue had Murong Lengyue stay inside the car, and the driver got out to wait at the arrival gate. Soon, Xiao Zhenfeng emerged from the hall, followed by an unsightly old lady and an elderly gentleman. This peculiar sight inadvertently became a spectacle in everyone’s eyes, seemingly guessing the identity of the elegant middle-aged man and the old lady behind him.

"Mr. Xiao, I am the Murong Family’s driver. The young lady has been waiting for a long time," the driver politely greeted.

Xiao Zhenfeng took off his sunglasses and nodded awkwardly. "Is the meeting happening now?"

"That, I am not quite sure!"

"You head back first, I’ll follow shortly." Xiao Zhenfeng followed the driver out of the hall and boarded the Rolls-Royce. The old lady trailing behind, carrying a bag, trudged alongside the old man to another car.

"The Murong Family is in quite a rush this time!" the old man said leisurely inside the car.

"With two of the five financial conglomerates gone, how could they not be anxious?" the old lady snorted coldly.

"Flame Swallow, you’re drawing too much attention like this."

"Less attention without this." Flame Swallow toyed with the lock on her bag. "Shall we head directly to Sin City or see the third young master?"

"I must visit the third young master. It’s up to you!"

"Uncle Qin knows me well." Flame Swallow grinned, her whole wrinkled face almost scrunching up, looking as ugly as can be. At this moment, the bag on her moved slightly, and Flame Swallow unzipped it, revealing a head that was extremely frightening.

"You brought him too!"

"With me as his granny, how could it be without little Doggy!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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