He had made up his mind, but his ntor was running into problems and explained to him leisurely over the phone:
"This isn’t sothing that can be done by one or two people. We need to break into the Fu Family’s security system and modify the servants’ basic information in the backend database. Only then can we safely get you in. The boss who funded this hired the best in the hacker community, but now that hacker has been poached for a higher price, so... I see this is likely falling apart. What I ntioned to you before, just pretend you never heard it."
Du Lai thought, how can it be like this?
He blurted out, "If they were poached for a high price, then poach them back at an even higher price."
In the end, it all cos down to money.
"The boss raised the price," his ntor sighed on the other end of the line with so frustration, "but the other side is asking for an exorbitant amount, making the boss a bit unhappy, probably looking to find soone else instead."
Du Lai asked, "So, did they find anyone?"
"There are only a few top-notch ones, most backed by strong forces, not easy to find, and..." After a pause, his ntor continued, "Doing it too openly, if the Fu Family finds out, then it’s all over."
Du Lai fell silent. Any action requires ticulous planning and reliable personnel. If we can’t gather enough people, this plan might really fall through.
But apart from this opportunity, he couldn’t think of any other way to et Fu Miaoxue.
"ntor..." Du Lai gritted his teeth and asked, "How much is that hacker asking for?"
"The boss raised the offer, still short by..."
His ntor quoted a number.
Du Lai was taken aback, it was truly a price that felt like daylight robbery.
His ntor teased, "That guy must be planning to retire after just this one gig, but since it’s the Fu Family, carrying the risk, quoting such a price isn’t unusual. Anyway, this is likely not going to work out. If there’s good business in the future, I’ll contact you."
"Wait a minute." Du Lai thought it over and suggested to his ntor, "For the gap amount, I’ll cover it. Will the hacker take the job then?"
"You’ll cover it?!" The voice on the phone suddenly raised, paused for a few seconds, then asked suspiciously, "Du Lai, did you really hear the figure I just ntioned correctly?"
Du Lai responded softly, "I heard it clearly."
If it were before, he would have thought this amount was exorbitant, but now... coincidentally, he had the money.
Thinking about the money he got from Fu Lisheng, having to use it back on the Fu Family, it felt... quite peculiar.
His ntor asked again, "Du Lai, really?"
Du Lai said, "Really, ntor, please make the arrangents."
The other person couldn’t understand, "Du Lai, if you can pull together such a large sum, there’s no need to take this risky job."
"I have my reasons..." Du Lai smiled bitterly, "Anyway, please arrange it."
The other person didn’t speak for a while, then sighed heavily, seemingly having made up his mind too, and said, "Alright, leave this to , wait for my news."
The call ended.
Du Lai put down his phone and gazed out at the dark night sky, suddenly feeling relieved as if a burden had been lifted.
If he had known this earlier...
If he had known this earlier, he should have decided to see her sooner.
Du Lai chuckled, feeling quite foolish, but in a lifeti, being foolish once in a while feels quite good.
Unconsciously, he imagined Fu Miaoxue’s arrogant and petulant face. If she saw him appear in front of her, what expression would she show?
Would her eyeballs be about to pop out?
Or would she hug him, laughing and crying?
That little lunatic...
Du Lai’s lips curved slightly, a slew of funny ideas to tease her already erged in his mind, feeling... great.
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