Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 225: Adhere to Materialism_1

After the fact, Xiao Ming conducted a special investigation and discovered that although Lu Kelei hadn’t lied, years of accumulated resentment had inevitably infused his attitude with a lot of cynicism and contempt for the world.

No matter how powerful the authority of the leadership is, it’s impossible to cover the sky with one hand.

The so-called disobedience was merely a pretext; the primary reason he was expelled was due to ostracism from his teammates, especially the key players. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Initially, even though the key players weren’t that great at soccer, each one regarded themselves as a star, basked in the glory of getting sly winks and autograph requests from beautiful flight attendants.

Suddenly, a substitute achieved what they couldn’t, essentially stripping them naked and throwing them under the sun.

People saw and thought, oh, so it’s not that our entire group is incompetent, just these few losers.

Jealousy mixed with humiliation quickly turned their dissatisfaction with Lu Kelei into hatred.

Things like throwing tacks into his shoes or playing dirty on the training field were common occurrences, and they even went so far as to spike his drink with banned substances.

Lu Kelei, full of youthful vigor and having achieved fame early on, naturally didn’t understand the concepts of forbearance or the saying, "A gentleman’s revenge is not too late even after ten years."

After several conflicts, the leaders felt the time was ripe and issued a dismissal notice, completely ruining his future prospects.

After all, such is the environment; it’s not something you can change with passion and talent alone.

Even money won’t do.

Thinking this, Xiao Ming stroked his chin.

To rescue the fate of a soccer superstar is not very hard, but making the superstar truly effective is not as simple as just saying so.

Investing in a club might be a thankless task.

Should he act on a whim for the sake of a mere obsession?

"Sir,"

At this moment, Candy’s voice pulled Xiao Ming out of his deep thoughts. "Your bets and wagers with others have been verified, and the funds will be available shortly. Would you like them transferred directly to your card, or something else?"

The biggest drawback of the gambling ship is that the source of the winnings is unclear, so the money must be laundered through certain channels.

However, during this process, the gambling ship would take a twenty percent cut, meaning $1.3 billion in winnings would quickly become over $200 million less—a painful loss indeed.

Xiao Ming considered himself poor, with plenty of future expenses waiting for his funds. Over $200 million is equivalent to more than 1.8 billion Hua Currency, more than his current net worth, and he couldn’t bear to just throw it away.

After long consideration, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he said to Candy: "Tell Fujiwara, all my money goes through Yelang’s account."

Yelang was a high-ranking member of the organization with the privilege of using all the organization’s resources for free, without spending a dime.

Candy naturally did not dare to object and nodded in agreement before executing the operation.

As for Big Pancake Face, he had already slunk away in defeat.

Xiao Ming had no interest in wasting words on a beaten dog; after all, when the gambling ship came to collect the debt from his family, an even more pitiful fate awaited him.

Before long, Ding Jianwei came back. Hearing that the Han Country team had truly won, he began to stare at Xiao Ming with a curious look in his eyes.

"What?"

"I’m wondering if you were just lucky enough to randomly guess that the Han Country team would win, or if they won because you bet on them?"

"What now? Want to arrest me and lock me up as a causality weapon user?"

"That seems better." Saying that, a sparkle flashed in Ding Jianwei’s eyes, "Of course, you could also serve as a stud, to see if you can produce a team powered by causality."

Xiao Ming raised an eyebrow: "Would you be willing to be the mother?"

"I’d be the first to sign up for the trial," Ding Jianwei replied without hesitation.

"Eh... Comrade Ding Jianwei, we should not be idealistic. We must stick to materialism!"

"Tsch!" Ding Jianwei pursed her lips disdainfully, "Coward!"

Xiao Ming scratched his head.

In matters like this, he really couldn’t muster the courage. Being called a coward was something he had no choice but to accept.

After leaving the gambling hall and stepping into the elevator, Ding Jianwei suddenly said, "I want to hear your opinion on Xue Yuan Shan and whether he’s suitable to become my informant."

Glancing at her askance, Xiao Ming replied, "Are you incompatible with the Pacific Ocean or something? Why do you seem a lot stupider now?

I find it hard to believe that the idiot beside me now is the same commanding woman who made quite an impression at my place."

A cold light flashed in Ding Jianwei’s eyes, "Are you looking for a fight?"

"What’s the matter, can’t handle the truth?"

Xiao Ming spoke vehemently, but his body was slowly shifting towards Xiao Li.

"Xue Yuan Shan is cruel and ruthless, venomous as a viper, willing to offer even his own dignity to achieve his goals, devoid of any moral sense that normal human beings should have; he’s practically a portrait of a psychopathic serial killer.

If you can’t see that, how is calling you stupid wrong?"

"Did I say I couldn’t see it?"

"Then you still plan on making him an informant?"

"What do you think an informant is, a prodigal son who’s had a change of heart? Naive!"

Ding Jianwei said with disdain, "In reality, out of ten informants, nine and a half are driven by desperation, not wanting to go to jail, and that’s why they sell out others. They’re scum as well.

They’re criminals like those they betray, the only difference is that their sins aren’t as grave, not worth us getting too worked up about.

Watch fewer movies and dramas in the future. Those who profit from betraying others are all the same; none of them are good eggs."

"Hearing that come from someone in your line of work really sounds shameless!"

Ding Jianwei was about to lift her leg, but found that Xiao Ming had already dodged behind Xiao Li, which made her both irritated and amused, "Why the act? Don’t think I don’t know you’re skilled in martial arts, maybe even better than me.

Get over here!"

"What’s the use? If I hit too hard, it’ll hurt our feelings; too soft, and it’s like harassment. Getting beaten up is just a waste."

"Are you coming over or not?"

"Not coming. As a man, what I say goes."

Unable to help herself, Ding Jianwei laughed and said, "If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I’d never believe that the secret documents that caused me so much trouble, and even had me prepared for sacrifice, could be retrieved by someone as lazy as you."

"Understandable." Xiao Ming said earnestly, "The summer insect cannot speak of ice! It’s normal for you not to accept that someone like me, who stands at the pinnacle of human intelligence, is simply beyond you."

Ding Jianwei shook her head, "Be serious. I know what kind of person Xue Yuan Shan is, but right now he’s just a male pet in a dormant phase, not posing much of a threat.

At the same time, he is also close to Zhuang Luonian, and it’s easy for him to gain access to important information.

That’s why I’m planning to make him an informant.

If you really don’t want to see me get screwed over by him, give me some genuine advice."

Xiao Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Just one thing: no matter how credible the information he gives you seems, you can only ever trust a third of it, not a fraction more."

Ding Jianwei knitted her brows, "Isn’t one-third a bit too little? If I have to independently verify everything, what’s the point of having him as an informant?"

Xiao Ming shook his head, "Initially, to gain your trust, it’s less likely he’ll play tricks, so you could be a bit more lenient.

After no more than three times, I can assure you, the information he offers will definitely be mixed with truth and lies, and you’ll need to discern carefully."

After some thought, Ding Jianwei nodded, "Okay! I’ll keep that in mind, thanks!"

During their conversation, they had reached the ground floor, where Candy was leading them through a maze of mechanical pipes.

Soon, they arrived at the aft part of the cruise ship, surrounded by the buzzing and roaring of the engines, where Fujiwara Rika was already waiting.