Conan's Distillery: A Semi-Workaholic's Slacking-Off Life

Chapter 132 The Contrast Between Pei Nuo and Percy in the Midst of an Illness

Bai Yexiu went out again that morning to keep his appointment, collecting evidence from four recording pens in total, enough to put Nozawa Hiroichi to death. But Bai Yexiu's real purpose was not just to kill him; Nozawa Hiroichi's role was merely to make an example of him.

In addition, he learned that the Black Tiger Gang, a criminal organization under his control, was dealing in the organization's equipment and jewelry. Interestingly, he also discovered that the Black Tiger Gang had close ties with one of its high-ranking members, Sirul Ovchinnikov.

Gangs under a typical organizational structure are managed by designated members with specific code names. The higher-ups do not have management authority and are prohibited from contacting gangs under their management.

The organization's so-called "high-level" members are actually just shareholders who invest money. They facilitate various activities of the organization by investing money and using their positions or power. These high-level members usually only have money or power, but no other abilities, and therefore cannot obtain code names.

Code names can only be given to people with outstanding abilities; having money or power is not considered an ability at all.

Gangs under the organization's management are also part of the organization's armed force. In order to prevent the higher-ups from bypassing codename members and suppressing others, the role of the higher-ups has gradually decreased. Now, they are only left with the functions of providing money and convenience, and discussing matters together when something big happens in the organization. Ultimately, the decision-making power is still in the hands of the boss.

Therefore, these high-ranking officials are the easiest to intimidate or bring down. Since the organization began operating, it has continuously amassed wealth through various means; losing a few high-ranking officials wouldn't pose much of a problem. On the contrary, it could even help curb the corrupt atmosphere within the upper echelons.

Human nature is inherently greedy—these people coveted the boss's research and wanted a share of the profits. So they excitedly offered their money and power, while secretly taking away a lot of things and even using the organization's connections to do business that violated the organization's rules.

The Boss had been deeply troubled by this situation, but due to physical and mental limitations, he hadn't paid much attention to it. Furthermore, investigating the higher-ups and cutting off their business was a hot potato; to save their own lives, no one in the organization would do it.

This presents an opportunity for Bai Yexiu.

After all, his desire for revenge is exceptionally strong.

It wasn't just about revenge; perhaps there were other reasons he couldn't even explain himself...

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With his new voice recorder in hand, Bai Yexiu went to the Mo Hu Society's stronghold to keep watch.

The Mo Hu Society's stronghold was a factory. Bai Yexiu first squatted on the roof and looked inside through the gaps in the roof.

Inside, it operated like a normal factory, with members of the Mohu Society tinkering with various machines.

After squatting for who knows how long, Bai Yexiu finally saw the scene he wanted to see—right below, a man excitedly pointed to a machine that had just been carried in through the door and said to someone who looked like a manager, "Boss, Mr. Xilu has sent over another new machine. I heard this thing is very valuable!"

"The equipment from last time just sold out, so we can make money again." Knife-faced walked forward, greedily stroking the machine in the corner, his words revealing barely suppressed excitement.

Bai Yexiu recorded their conversation with a voice recorder, took a few photos, and decided to leave them alone for now and return the way they came.

On the way, Bai Yexiu called Pei Nuo: "Pei Nuo, does your research group often lose equipment?"

"How did you know?!" Pei Nuo was extremely surprised, then immediately launched into a tirade: "I don't know which scoundrel keeps taking away some of our research equipment from the base every now and then, several of which were even homemade by our team members. I've asked everyone at the base, and they all say they don't know anything about it, it's unbelievable! And Granfidi from the information team keeps complaining to me about the equipment thieves in their area. He comes to borrow equipment from me, but I don't have any extra, mine's been stolen too..."

Seeing that Pei Nuo was about to go on and on, Bai Yexiu quickly changed the subject: "Wait, have you reported this to your superiors?"

"Of course, but it's no use. They just keep telling me it's still under investigation. The equipment theft has been going on for over a year, and the information team says it's been over six months. Granfidy and I have complained so many times, but the higher-ups just ignore us. I'm the head of the research group, after all. How can those old men and women treat me like this? Xiu-chan! I really have no way to express my suffering. I sincerely hope that all those old men and women will lose all their hair and become bald. Part of the equipment is my research, and they still give me attitude..."

Bai Yexiu's lips twitched. He felt a little sorry for Pei Nuo, but business was more important, so he had no choice but to ruthlessly interrupt Pei Nuo's lament: "In a few days, there will be a late-night meeting between the organization's higher-ups."

Pei Nuo was taken aback, her tone somewhat bewildered: "Huh? Is this something you can tell me?"

In Pei Nuo's mind, information related to the late-night talks involving the organization's higher-ups was generally classified. Although he was in charge of some of the drug research, he had no right to inquire about such matters concerning the higher-ups. Even the boss had told him that he should focus on his drug research and only participate in the late-night talks once the progress reached the later stages.

Bai Yexiu sighed and explained, "No, what I mean is that you can write a complaint report with Granfidi, which I will announce during our late-night chat. Maybe it will help you."

"Really?" Pei Nuo's voice rose a few decibels with delight, but she quickly asked with concern, "But didn't you stop going to the late-night chat sessions a few years ago?...Are you really sure it's okay? Or maybe..."

In fact, Pei Nuo knew to some extent that Bai Yexiu was unwilling to attend the late-night chat because he was questioned and attacked. After all, the image of her friend being sad because of this had been imprinted in Pei Nuo's heart for a long time.

Now that her friend was willing to go to the quiet, unwelcoming late-night chat to help resolve her troubles, Pei Nuo felt a pang of guilt. However, there was currently no better solution to Pei Nuo's predicament.

"I have my own purposes. Of course, you're my friend, so it's only right that I help you," Bai Yexiu said coldly.

Hearing this, Pei Nuo smiled easily, showing no displeasure at Bai Yexiu's ulterior motives in helping him. Instead, he started kissing the phone, saying, "Mwah mwah mwah mwah Xiu-chan, I love you to death! Just tell me if you need any help!"

Bai Yexiu on the other end showed a disgusted expression.

He could already imagine what Pei Nuo was doing with that handsome face. Luckily, he wasn't going to see Pei Nuo in person, otherwise he would definitely be hugged by Pei Nuo and have his head rubbed wildly.

Bai Yexiu silently rubbed his forehead and hung up the phone.

He mentally complained that Pei Nuo was indeed like a sick Percy when she acted out.

At this very moment, quite fittingly, Bai Yeshou received an email from Pasi in his inbox.

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Lord Cointreau! When I changed my dressing today, I was surprised to find my face is healing so quickly!!! Lord Cointreau, you are truly amazing! Mwah mwah mwah mwah, in less than two months I'll have a handsome face again! When can you come back to see me?! Come see me, come see me, come see me!

—Jack Rose

Bai Yexiu fell silent, typing and deleting repeatedly, unsure of what to reply.

Less than a minute later, Percy sent another email.

[Lord Jundu, you're not replying to me right away. Does that mean you don't like me anymore? Or are you seeing someone else?]

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—Jack Rose

Bai Yexiu forced a smile, slowly typed a few words, and sent them out.

[Stop making so much noise, go get your punishment.]

——Cointreau]