My Perfect Female CEO

As the auction day approaches, various forces lurking in Jin City become increasingly active, taking frequent actions.

Those with financial power to bid, such as Clive and Charles, Xigu Xiu’s team, as well as Ye Fan and Mengyao.

These three forces have prepared enough financial resources to make a bid on the auction, hoping to secure what they desire.

Although financial bidding is one channel, obtaining the auction’s ancient painting without spending money is the persistent goal pursued by Xigu Xiu and Clive’s group, acquiring it at the lowest cost is especially worthwhile.

Ye Fan and Mengyao understand this clearly, so they need to make preparations on two fronts. If the auction proceeds, they have nothing to worry about. Whatever financial resources they throw out are worth it, and no one can challenge them financially.

Of course, this is given that the auction’s security is ensured; if a theft occurs, it would be serious.

Therefore, the auction’s security work is extremely important, and the whereabouts of the ancient painting are critically significant.

Unlike forces such as the Black Cat Team, these forces focus solely on seizing map fragments and gaining benefits.

In such a complex situation, Leader Zuo and Peng Bird are taking action, and the Black Cat Team is also in motion.

Clive and Charles, with long-term vision and patience akin to that of a poisonous snake, observe the changes among various forces silently.

Nagano Yoko naturally isn’t content with silence; as for how she’ll act, it’s yet unknown.

As night falls, on top of the hotel where Xigu Xiu resides, Peng Bird, Flower Snake, Hua Diao, and Mountain Ghost are ready to move, joined by George, Wuli, Kirk, and Moses.

This group of eight forms the main force for a night raid on Xigu Xiu, an impressive lineup not to be underestimated.

"Proceed according to the original plan, everyone be careful, do not make mistakes." Peng Bird looks at the people around him, then focuses his gaze on George, reminding seriously: "We will capture Xigu Xiu, then obtain what we want. You four will support us in the corridor; success or failure hinges on this."

"Don’t worry, we will be fully on alert. Once successful, we guarantee the escape route is open." George responds solemnly.

"Action." Peng Bird naturally trusts George’s assurance. On command, Peng Bird personally leads Flower Snake, Hua Diao, and Mountain Ghost, setting up a rope, then slides down, targeting the window of Xigu Xiu’s residence.

George’s group also begins their operation. After succeeding, the entry channel through the broken window can only lead into Xigu Xiu’s room. Leaving is risky with the floor being too high; it might as well be quicker to leave from the front.

They subdue Xigu Xiu, obtain the map fragment, thereby accomplishing their mission. Next is leaving safely; during this process, the enemy will definitely be on alert. Instead of risking a window exit, it’s better to quickly withdraw via the corridor. If the enemy discovers their trace, escaping from outside the building becomes extremely risky.

One mistake, or if the enemy disrupts, Peng Bird’s group’s exit route could turn into a disaster.

George’s group is lurking outside, not far from Xigu Xiu’s room, ready to respond to Peng Bird’s actions at any moment.

Meanwhile, on the rooftop, another group appears, slightly surprised by the ropes before them.

This group is Ma De and others, totaling over ten people. According to Ma De’s plan, they also descend from the rooftop towards Xigu Xiu’s room from the outside and then infiltrate through the window.

But now, obviously someone has already executed this mission before them, which makes them very angry.

"When we came, did we notice any suspicious traces or strangers?" Ma De curiously asks.

"No particular discoveries. It seems someone beat us to it and acted against Xigu Xiu." A subordinate’s expression changes, and he quickly asks, "What should we do now? The original plan seems impossible. Should we change it?"

"Acting according to the same plan is clearly unfeasible," Ma De says. "Earlier, we scouted the situation and can tell someone just slid down the rope straight to Xigu Xiu’s room. From our findings, this descent leads directly outside Xigu Xiu’s room."

"So far, no sounds have been heard, indicating that the clash between this group and Xigu Xiu might be ongoing," a subordinate says coldly, full of gloom. "I have a suggestion, what do you think? After this group succeeds, they might climb back up the rope. If they entered silently, they would leave silently too. If that’s the case, we’ll profit and reap the benefits effortlessly."

"There’s a big chance of that happening. We can wait and guard like rabbits by the stump. If this group climbs up the rope, we’ll seize the items from them. Isn’t that perfect?" A subordinate says happily.

"That’s a good thought, but the likelihood is not high," Ma De says. "The group entering Xigu Xiu’s room, if they climb back up the rope, then the rooftop would surely have a lookout, but there’s none, meaning leaving the way they entered is infeasible. Besides, even if they succeed in seizing what they want, Xigu Xiu’s people aren’t pushovers. They would intervene. Exposed, attempting rope escape is suicidal. Quickly withdrawing through the corridor seems to be the quickest escape."

"The team leader is correct. So what should we do?" someone asks.

"You watch here, monitor this spot. If anyone climbs up the rope, compel them to give us the loot, cut the rope, kill them, then meet up with us." Ma De confidently says. "I’ll lead a team to the first floor, watching the exit as a precaution, considering all possible scenarios. If we’re lucky, we’ll be opportunistic and intercept the loot from this group midway."

Ma De has planned everything that needs to be arranged.

They’ve poured blood and effort into securing this windfall.

"How would we know if this group successfully raids Xigu Xiu?" someone asks.

"Monitor the floor where Xigu Xiu resides. Watching the intense battle between Xigu Xiu and this group can give hints of success or failure." Ma De advises.

"Understood." A subordinate responds in agreement.