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13: Rumours

Chopper's following appointment after Mew visited the orphanage became the last time that Mew could meet Gulf.

Night calls became a daily routine of theirs.

It is because it is the only way for them to see each other.

Gulf is overseas because he already planned to go overseas before meeting Mew and couldn't cancel it.

Jaebeom, Lin Yi, Weizhou and Gulf would rotate their holidays to ensure that each of them would get to have sufficient rest. Three would work like hell while one is on holiday for a month to rest after working unearthly hours.

During his holiday, Gulf would volunteer at a wolf sanctuary in Australia. Since he is a frequent volunteer, the owner of the wolf sanctuary even lets him stay at one of the log cabins there. The owner and her family treats Gulf like their own family, inviting Gulf to join their meals. She also takes care of his log cabin when he is not in Australia.

"And the wolf cub that was just born is so damn cute! I got to deliver it and the way its small mouth opened when it let out its cry was just adorable."

Gulf swooned, his eyes sparkling.

"I even got to name him!

His name-

Di-Di-Di"

Gulf scrunched up his nose.

"Is something burning?

Oh shoot my toast!

Sorry Mew, I got to go." Gulf pouted.

With that, the call abruptly ended.

At that moment, Bright came into Mew's office, immediately noticing the smile on Mew's face. No hint of the cold expression that Mew normally wore.

"What is this warm atmosphere?" Bright chuckled.

"It is nothing." Mew said, composing himself.

"Are you sure?" Seeing Bright's smirk, Mew shrugged, trying to pass it off and avoid his questioning.

"I am only letting this pass because we need to handle a problem. But don't think I would turn a blind eye next time."

Bright is extremely capable, able to adapt to any problem that arose in MSJ Corporation. When he is unable to resolve a problem, it means that it involves the underworld, higher powers or both.

Sensing the seriousness of the issue, Mew asked him to elaborate further to assess the problem and who they were dealing with.

"There have been rumours floating around the underworld that someone has bought over the US-based company Shadow.

Shadow produces firearms mounted with a networked tracking scope, which turns normal rifles into "smart rifles".

As you know, the networked tracking scope makes all sorts of calculations to make sure the user takes only the most effective and accurate shots. It tags and tracks targets and can even control the trigger to eliminate the milliseconds it takes for humans to squeeze the trigger. Basically, the technology can turn regular people into snipers.

This caused a lot of disturbance among the underworld, especially in Thailand, because that someone is said to be from Thailand."

Mew's face hardened.

"Is there any evidence?"

Sighing, Bright handed Mew his Ipad.

"At first, I dispelled the rumours.

However, just a few hours ago, we have received intel confirming our suspicions.

Our branch based in US has confirmed the take-over. But they were unable to identify the buyer.

As you can see from the pictures, the buyer was concealed by a one-way window of Shadow's building and the buyer's car when that person left the building."

Swiping through the pictures, Mew took into account small details to paint the buyer's profile.

Keying in these points, Mew handed the Ipad back to Bright.

"From these points, dig up information and draw up theories. I will do my own research as well."

Bright nodded. As he was about to leave, Mew said, "Keep this between me and you. This person is not to be underestimated."

"Got it." Bright left Mew's office.

Slumping back into his chair, Mew closed his eyes.

Sure, this is not the first time Mew handled these kinds of problems. Yet there is a sense of uneasiness that looms overhead.

Forget it. I should focus on solving the problem. Worrying doesn't help.

Just then, Mew's phone screen lit up.

Gulf: Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you. I am coming back next Friday.

Gulf usually stays in Australia for a month. If he is coming back next week, then that means he is staying in Australia for three weeks. Not the usual four weeks.

Mew: You are coming back one week earlier?

Gulf: Yeah.

Mew: Want me to pick you up?

Gulf: I don't want to trouble you Mew.

Mew: Gulf, you won't be troubling me.

Besides, I want to see you.

Gulf: Mew!

After a few minutes of receiving no further replies from Gulf, Mew thought that Gulf was angry. Worried, he was about to call Gulf but a message came in.

Gulf: Pick me up at 8pm at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Don't be late!

Mew's lips quirked up in a joyous smile.

Fuck he is so freaking cute.