My Perfect Female CEO

Xi Guxiu quieted down, but for the Black Cat Team, it was boiling with anger.

Trying to be the mantis stalking the cicada only to fail in gaining the fisherman’s advantage, with heavy losses and seven or eight deaths—this blow was no small matter. It left Ma De furious, and the failed attempt to gain an advantage only to incur losses led to a decline in the Black Cat Team’s morale and confidence.

If the Black Cat Team had acted before Peng Bird and others, then the map fragment in Xi Guxiu’s hands would have belonged to the Black Cat Team. At that time, the scapegoat in Xi Guxiu’s plan would have changed.

Sadly, it was just a step too late, allowing Peng Bird to succeed. The setback for the Black Cat Team was a significant wound.

However, no matter what Ma De and Peng Bird do, they are merely played within Xi Guxiu’s palm. This fact is a secret unknown to both the Black Cat Team and Peng Bird’s group.

Xi Guxiu’s goal was achieved. Unfortunately, Peng Bird and others are still unaware, which will be a major hidden danger.

Next, Peng Bird and Left Boss will undoubtedly become targets, facing increased hostility from all sides.

This situation is an ironclad fact; just a fake map fragment led to such consequences.

"Captain, what should we do?" a subordinate inquired. "The person who stole the map fragment knows us and identified themselves as Peng Bird, with Left Boss backing them. This situation is quite thorny."

The Black Cat Team suffered heavy casualties at the hands of Ye Fan impersonating Peng Bird, paying a painful price.

Therefore, when facing the identity of Peng Bird, besides hatred, everyone felt intense apprehension.

Regardless of whether Peng Bird’s identity is genuine, it’s a scar for the Black Cat Team, a shame that’s not easy to erase.

For the Black Cat Team, Peng Bird’s group is just hidden assassins in the dark. This intimidation is naturally significant, especially since it also involves Left Boss, causing the Black Cat Team to feel deep pressure and suffocation.

After all, Left Boss and Peng Bird, along with the Black Cat Team, operate in the same area, which is the most fatal part.

Whether it’s the intimidation caused by Peng Bird or the prestige of Left Boss, they are formidable opponents that the Black Cat Team must approach with great caution.

"At least we know a map fragment has fallen into Peng Bird’s hands. As for whether Peng Bird’s identity is real, we don’t know, and we don’t know if Left Boss’s backing is real either." Ma De said, with a stern face, "If all this is true, then in order to retrieve the map fragment, we have to plan well. Personal vendettas can be set aside for now; everything is directed towards achieving the ultimate goal. Personal grudges are not to be settled at this moment."

That said, even if settling scores is desired, one must have the power and ability to do so, right?

Trying to seize from Left Boss and Peng Bird is fraught with difficulties, but it’s not entirely impossible. It depends on how it’s executed. If open methods don’t work, small moves must be made in the dark. With luck, the goal can still be achieved.

"Our enemies are strong, but we’re not weak either," said a subordinate coldly. "Among those involved in this chaos, for the sake of benefiting from the treasure, which faction can be underestimated? So, we must fight."

"Whether it’s Left Boss or Peng Bird, they are targets for our retaliation; that’s for sure," someone said.

"There’s one more matter we should pay special attention to," Ma De affirmed, "We should temporarily stay out of the auction house; it’s too dangerous. However, Left Boss and Peng Bird’s movements need to be thoroughly investigated. Then, we look for an opportunity to strike. As long as a target is marked, there’s no fear of not finding a chance to act."

For the Black Cat Team, there are only two targets now: the auction house and Left Boss and Peng Bird.

The former is too dangerous to act upon easily; compared to the latter, it’s always somewhat easier.

"Once we have a plan, if executed smoothly, it will certainly achieve astonishing results," someone spoke confidently. "Over there with Ye Fan, that is a forbidden existence. We can’t provoke him, so we can only target Left Boss and Peng Bird."

Considering comprehensively, we can only pick the softer targets, which is the Black Cat Team’s action guide.

Peng Bird’s group of eight gathered with Left Boss. Left Boss, seeing the group of eight return triumphantly, successfully obtaining the map fragment, was overjoyed, jubilant.

"Good, good, good, very good," Left Boss was elated, with emotions soaring, "With this map fragment, we can connect with Mr. Ye, and as agreed, Mr. Ye will owe us a favor."

Just as mentioned during the previous encounter with Ye Fan, Left Boss and Peng Bird’s group had past interactions with Ye Fan. Due to this relationship and the chaos’s danger and complexity, they had to abandon their original greedy plans.

Helping Ye Fan with some matters, making Ye Fan owe a favor, was their eager desire.

"Left Boss, we only obtained one map fragment. According to Xi Guxiu’s leaks, there’s another map fragment in the hands of someone behind Xi Guxiu. After the successful operation, we encountered the Black Cat Team taking advantage of the chaos. Fortunately, Xi Guxiu’s personnel charged in, allowing us to escape amid the chaos; otherwise, who knows what could have happened," Peng Bird said.

"Xi Guxiu and others are determined to acquire the Ancient Painting in the auction house, naturally not putting all their chips openly. There are people lurking in secret, which is normal. You managed to return safely, obtained a map fragment, and acquired such critical information; this is a tremendous achievement," Left Boss said triumphantly.

"Left Boss, what should we do now?" George inquired, "Right now we’ve become targets for everyone. External forces don’t know that we only obtained one map fragment; they only know we stole a map fragment from Xi Guxiu. Next, many people will focus their attention on us."

"I can foresee that other forces at this moment have already learned of the robbery involving Xi Guxiu and are likely losing sleep over it," Left Boss laughed, "These forces are likely focused on searching for our whereabouts, ready to attack us."

"Exactly," Peng Bird nodded.

"For everyone’s safety and to prove our sincerity to Mr. Ye, without any personal motives, we can only seek help from Mr. Ye," Left Boss affirmed.