bookrandom Chapter 357 $1
Chapter 357 $1
Chapter 357 Ten Thousand Dollars
"Qiu, since I lost the bet, this matter will be done. I originally wanted William to call you today, but I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence..." Capone looked at Qiu Huoming with a smile.
"Don't worry, my brother is just joking. The main thing is that the person you are looking for seems to have someone behind him. Let me find out more about it first."
"Just study hard. I'll take care of this matter. It'll take a while, at least a few weeks. I came here just to say hello to you. Now we're leaving. You can go back."
He explained to Qiu Huoming.
Qiu Huoming frowned. They couldn't afford to waste time. The inspection team would be returning in a few days. What they would be waiting for would definitely be the punishment from President Zhou.
I didn't expect that Capone was quite a decent person. This is probably what the underworld calls loyalty.
"Thank you, brothers. I would like to ask, is there a faster way?" Qiu Huoming asked.
Peter looked at him from behind, "Yes, that is to go see the big sister. With just one word from her, everything will be solved."
Qiu Huoming's heart was in turmoil. This matter could be a big deal or a small one. Fortunately, this was abroad and information was not well developed in this era. If he was a little more careful, he could keep the matter to a minimum.
He thought quickly, "I'm not going to go. I'll trouble you two brothers to help me solve Ding's problem as soon as possible..."
"Okay, don't worry." Capone never thought of letting him go to see the big sister. What he said just now was just a joke. They were not the same kind of people. The reason why he came here today to see Qiu Huoming was, on the one hand, because he did lose the bet, and on the other hand, it happened that the big boss Pete was going to do business nearby.
Qiu Huoming got out of the car and left quickly.
He had seen the documentary about that big sister. She was cruel and ruthless. If he wasn't careful, he might end up dying here.
The worst outcome for Dean Zhou is punishment, and there is no need for him to put himself in danger for a punishment that has not yet come.
At worst, we can wait until the person is found and report back to China through the embassy. This way, President Zhou can clear the punishment to the greatest extent possible.
The further Qiu Huoming moved forward, the more determined his steps became. He was no longer a child, and if he took a wrong step these days, he would most likely be doomed.
After thinking it through, he felt that his backpack was a little lighter. He still had to rush to the computer room. The computers here were far more advanced than those in China. He still had a lot to learn. Although he had a lot of knowledge about computers in the future, he should not take a big step when the hardware was not up to standard. Bullshit...
The computer room is probably the place with the most students. Qiu Huoming waited outside for a while before his turn came to an empty seat. He entered his unique student number and password, and the time he could use the computer was displayed.
He calmed down and started typing on the keyboard...
Learning doesn’t know when time passes…
The days here are getting shorter and shorter, time flies by, and it's the weekend again in the blink of an eye.
There are only two days left before he leaves.
Qiu Huo came back from practice in the morning and had just finished taking a shower when he heard an urgent knock on the door.
He casually put on his shorts and walked to the door.
The door opened, and William was panting and leaning against the door frame, gasping for breath, "Give me a good run..." After he injured his knee, he rarely ran so vigorously.
"Why are you here? Come in." Qiu Huoming turned around and put on his shirt.
"Do you want the person you are looking for dead or alive?" William paused and finally got to the point.
Qiu Huoming had just put on his trousers and was about to put on his socks when he was stunned by what he heard. "Engineer Ding? He found it?"
"Yes, I found it. Capone is at the school gate. Come with me to meet him."
Qiu Huoming quickly put on his socks and leather shoes, "Let's go..."
He picked up the backpack on the table and closed the door behind him.
The two of them hurried towards the school gate.
"That's all he asked you?" Qiu Huoming asked.
"Yeah, I'm confused. Let me find you first." William was still a little uneasy. "Just let that guy go. You'd better not get too close to them. You..."
"Your country..." William held back, retracted the word, and changed it to, "Your country is probably very strict. I've heard others say that..."
Qiu Huoming reached out and patted his shoulder. "Okay, I know what's going on. How did your cousin get involved with them? Don't blame me, you should also avoid contact with them."
"I know. They look straightforward and generous, but they are actually fickle." William curled his lips. "My cousin only associates with them because he does something dirty. Don't worry, they dare not touch me. My father will expose them..."
Qiu Huoming glanced at him. William rarely used his family background to pressure others, but this time he finally said it. His momentum was indeed extraordinary.
The two arrived at the school gate. Capone was standing in front of the car, drinking coffee in big gulps, holding a half-eaten hot dog in his other hand, and looking at the students coming and going with interest.
Qiu Huoming quickened his pace, and when he got closer, he called out, "Good morning, Capone..."
Capone turned around and ate the hot dog in his hand in one breath. Then he drank the coffee in big gulps and chewed for a while before handing the garbage in his hand to Qiu Huoming, "Come on, help me throw it away..."
William on the side reached out to take it, "I'll throw it, you guys talk first."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the trash can in the square.
Capone looked at Qiu Huoming and said with a smile: "Not bad, you can make little William treat you like this, you have some skills."
"Don't feel unhappy. Yesterday, one of our brothers almost died because of your Ding. It's not too much for me to lose my temper..."
Capone's smile faded, and he said coldly, "Do you want Ding dead or alive? If he's dead, I can tell you the address tonight... Just have your people collect the body."
"If you want to live, you have to come with me."
Qiu Huoming's attitude remained neither humble nor arrogant, "I'm sorry to trouble you, I want to ask, has he offended anyone?"
Capone glanced at Qiu Huoming and said, "This kid is quite smart. He is really looking for death this time."
"Can you tell me about it?" Qiu Huoming asked.
"Okay, I'll give you a brief overview."
Capone leaned back against the car door, casually took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and then said, "He has someone behind him. I don't know the details. Many things cannot be done openly, so the staff found the henchmen under the big sister..."
"Ding is a strange person. After he found out that he had betrayed his country, he kept saying that he had been deceived..."
"He was quite smart, and he actually managed to escape. But he was unlucky, and because he couldn't speak the language, he was caught again."
Qiu Huoming's heart moved, thinking that it was very likely that Engineer Ding had been deceived by someone.
Capone blew out a puff of smoke and then asked, "Do you smoke?"
Qiu Huoming shook his head, "Thanks, I don't smoke."
"You students are so boring." Capone threw away his cigarette butt and continued, "This is troublesome. Originally, this person is insignificant and not a big shot. We can get him out by using some connections..."
"The big sister happened to be in San Francisco, and when this guy escaped, he made quite a noise..." Capone looked at Qiu Huoming with a mischievous look on his face.
“It’s a big loss.”
Qiu Huoming asked: "How much does it cost?"
William on the other side had already walked back. He asked casually, "How much is it?"
Qiu Huoming gave a brief account of what happened.
William gasped, “Forget it, Qiu, just ignore him.”
Qiu Huoming took a deep breath and continued to ask, "How much money do you need to settle it?"
"It's not much, just 10000 US dollars. No one died, that's good enough..." Capone said calmly, "Give me the money and I can send the person here for you today."
"Oh my God, so much!" Even William couldn't afford it. He was still a student, and the living expenses his family gave him every month were only a few hundred dollars more than that of ordinary people.
Qiu Huoming exhaled, "I need to raise money, wait a moment, I'll make a phone call."
This is not a small amount of money, he should at least report it.
"Okay, I'll wait for you here."
Capone pulled out another cigarette.
William followed Qiu Huoming to the door of a store.
There is a telephone service for students here. "Qiu, do you really want to pay such a large sum of money?"
Qiu Huoming turned his head and looked at William, “I’m not sure yet, let me ask the elders first.”
He turned around and continued to walk to the counter. The phone was connected and Dean Zhou's tired voice sounded, "Hello."
"It's me, Huo Ming."
"Why did you call? Someone will pick you up the day after tomorrow. Pack your things and buy whatever you want to bring back. Don't go to class these two days. Go out and have a good time. It's a rare opportunity to go abroad. I'm afraid the next time will be in a long time."
Dean Zhou talked in a rambling manner.
Qiu Huoming's eyes were slightly hot, "Uncle Zhou, I know where Engineer Ding is."
"What!" Dean Zhou almost jumped up from his chair.
"Say it again."
"Uncle Zhou, I know where Engineer Ding is..." Qiu Huoming told the whole story in detail.
"The other party now wants $10000 to release the person."
Dean Zhou calmed down and said, "Give me your phone number and stay where you are. I'll call you later."
He knew that Qiu Huoming currently had 1 US dollars in his hands, but it was not clear whether he could use the money.
Dean Zhou wants to minimize each other's responsibilities.
"Okay, I'll tell you..." Qiu Huo knew the severity of the case and immediately gave the number.
The phone hangs up.
William on the side asked: "What do you mean? Save him or not?"
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "We must rescue them, but who should pay for the rescue? This is a problem..."
William looked at Qiu Huoming thoughtfully, "You don't want to take your bonus, do you?"
"Well, if you allow me..."
It is worth it to spend some money in exchange for nothing happening to Dean Zhou. Money is something that will come back to you sooner or later as long as you put in some effort.
Qiu Huoming firmly believes in his ability to make money.
After waiting for about ten minutes, the phone finally rang.
Qiu Huoming quickly picked up the phone.
Dean Zhou's voice was slightly excited, "Huo Ming?"
"Yes, it's me."
"Are you sure that after paying the money, the person can come back?"
"make sure."
"Can the people be rescued today?"
"That's exactly what the other party said."
"Okay, just wait nearby. The embassy people are coming."
"Okay, do I have to pay the money first?"
"No, they are in Silicon Valley. They will be here in about ten minutes. When they arrive, you can take out the check and deal with the matter openly. Remember, you can say that this person is known by your classmates and they know each other. You don't know the specific situation..."
Qiu Huoming responded, "Okay, I understand."
Dean Zhou was worried and repeated it again.
After he hung up the phone, Qiu Huoming told William about the situation.
William immediately made the decision and said, "Okay, I'll handle it for a while, and you can just be a bystander."
"Wait a moment, I'll go say hello to Capone."
After William finished speaking, he turned and walked quickly in Capone's direction.
Capone over there was probably getting a little impatient and was pacing back and forth.
As soon as he saw William, he asked, "When can I get the money?"
William said, "He is raising money. This is not a small amount of money. Someone will come over soon. Remember, you have been in contact with me from beginning to end. It has nothing to do with him."
"You are sincere to him." Capone squinted at William, "You come from a family like yours, and you can be sincere to others..."
William snorted coldly: "That's because you are ignorant. I will treat my friends sincerely."
Capone laughed, holding his stomach in an exaggerated manner, and straightened up after a while, "Okay, I get it. I hope you can remember what you said today in the future..."
"Don't worry about that."
The two of them were talking in a sarcastic tone here, while Qiu Huoming finally waited for someone from the embassy to come.
It was still Chang Lei and Xiao Qin. They must have been busy all this time. Compared to the last time they met, they looked much darker and thinner.
"Comrade Xiaoqiu..." As soon as he got off the car, Chang Lei came over enthusiastically.
Qiu Huoming shook hands with them one by one, then pointed in the direction of William and Capone who were looking at him on the opposite side of the street, and introduced them, "One of them is my classmate, and the other is his friend. This is the news they sent back."
"Ten thousand dollars." Chang Lei said with a sad face: "Do you have it with you?"
"I have it with me. I'm worried about leaving it in the dormitory."
"That's good, let's go and meet them."
Chang Lei and his team were at a loss. They finally called the police a few days ago, but there was still no news. The information Qiu Huoming sent this time was the only clear information.
This became the only straw they could grasp. If it could be settled by spending money, the impact of the incident could be minimized.
Qiu Huoming led them to Capone.
William took the initiative to come over, "Hi, I'm Qiu's deskmate..."
He did not introduce Capone, and Capone was too lazy to pay attention to them. In principle, these people were actually his enemies.
William told the story again in a serious tone.
Capone shouted from the other side, "Hurry up, if you delay any longer, I'm afraid you'll just have to collect the bodies..."
Chang Lei glanced at Qiu Huoming, who understood and immediately took out a checkbook from his backpack and started writing.
The check system here is extremely developed and any amount of money can be paid by check.
After Qiu Huoming received the check, he went to the bank to open an account. Not only could he pay for meals, but he could also pay for shopping and tips...