Beth had taken quite a while to suppress the shock and chaos in her heart. "Is it really you? Don't joke around, I suspect you are an impostor!"
At this mont, the moderately cald Beth still found it hard to believe that the person on the other end was Ling Beiming.
Although the voice on the phone did sound like Ling Beiming's, such things could be faked.
Moreover, the incident from two years ago was well-known within the circle. Most people were aware of so details from back then—it wasn't a secret. Judging by the caller's tone, he was probably teasing her!
Speaking into the phone, Ling Fan was sowhat speechless, realizing that the person on the other end still didn't believe him. He frowned in thought for a mont, then a brainwave struck him.
"There's a beauty mark on the lower right corner of the cross-shaped area on your left buttock!" Official Ling revealed a secret.
Nora, who was eavesdropping nearby, was almost startled into exclaiming aloud. How could he have observed that closely?
Also, what was the deal with that Beth on the other end? During the previous phone call, she had vaguely heard sothing about Freedom Island—could it be?
Nora was utterly dumbfounded, suddenly realizing she knew too many secrets. Her personal safety was in jeopardy!
Beth instinctively tightened her buttocks and subconsciously reached to touch the left side, where a very small mole was hidden, unnoticed by others.
It was when Ling Beiming had visited Freedom Island that she, wearing a bikini, had invited him to swim in order to seduce him. Although unsuccessful, he had still managed to get a good look.
"Convinced now?" a manipulative voice ca from the other side.
Struggling, Beth swallowed hard and stamred, "Is it really you? How did you escape back then?"
The call from Ling Fan was too shocking for her, and she still hadn't completely recovered.
"Heh, how I escaped, I can't tell you. It's my life-saving trick. You guys bombed pretty badly back then, and I was sowhat injured. Now I've recovered, just you wait, I'll be visiting you soon!" Ling Fan laughed coldly and then hung up the phone.
Beth, listening to the busy tone on the phone, finally ca to her senses.
On Ling Fan's end, Nora stared at him as he hung up the phone, completely stunned.
If she rembered correctly, Ling Fan's call was supposed to be helping with so Dragon Gate issues in North Arica, right?
Joy never imagined that she would unintentionally learn about the inside story of Ling Beiming being ambushed back then!
Ling Fan had just hung up the phone. A few seconds had not yet passed when the phone rang again.
Official Ling wasn't in a hurry to answer; he just quietly watched it ring.
"Beiming, aren't you going to answer?" Nora asked timidly from the side.
"Heh, of course I'll answer. I want to see if she dares to hang up. If she stops after a few rings, that ans she's not sincere!" Ling Fan said with a light laugh.
Nora, "...."
After about eight or nine rings, Ling Fan finally picked up the call.
"Beiming, you've misunderstood; what happened back then really had nothing to do with . I need to clarify this; you can't wrong like this!" Beth said, sounding aggrieved on the phone.
"Heh, stop it. You admitted it earlier, and now you're trying to clear your na? Too late!" Ling Fan scoffed coldly.
"Beiming, I was too shocked when I heard from you just now. I didn't listen clearly to what you were saying!" Beth protested loudly.
"How many people in this world would dare to make a move against ? Even if it wasn't you who acted, you must know who the real mastermind behind it is, don't pretend you don't!" Ling Fan snorted coldly through his nose.
Beth took a deep breath. "Beiming, who else could it be? It must be Ivan, that guy!"
Ling Fan touched his nose and said lightly, "Ivan said the sa thing!"
Beth, holding the phone, exclaid in irritation, "Bullshit, he's slandering ! How could I possibly make a move against you? Don't you trust at all?"
Ling Fan touched his chin, not wanting to dwell on this matter any longer. As long as they couldn't produce solid evidence, they would never admit to it.
"Alright, I believe you. As long as it wasn't you, that's fine. Now, back to business, I need your help with sothing!" Ling Fan said casually.
"Oh, tell !" Beth responded.
"North Arica is your turf, right? Recently, Dragon Gate has been pressured from all sides there because I killed Yin Tianzu. I promised Miles to ensure that their influence in North Arica isn't pushed out. See if you can diate a bit!" Ling Fan spoke indifferently.
Beth, holding the phone, was shocked. So it had been Beiming who killed Yin Tianzu. No wonder; she had heard about it and had learned it was a Huaxia youth nad Ling Fan who did it, but didn't pay much attention at the ti!
After pondering for a mont, she nodded, "No problem, I'll arrange it right away!"
"Hmm, also, there's another thing. I've transferred two thousand n from Dragon Gate; you help arrange to transport them to Snow Country. After it's done, bring them back!" Ling Fan spoke again.
Beth, holding the phone, widened her eyes. "Two thousand people? Beiming, what are you planning to do?"
"Oh, nothing much. Just collecting so interest. I can't act as if the incident with the Eight-Nation Alliance didn't happen, can I!" Ling Fan said calmly.
"You... you're going to target Snow Country?" Beth said in shock.
Actually, upon cald reflection, she could understand. The original incident had caused such a stir; it would be strange if Ling Beiming, having survived, did not seek revenge.
Moreover, it was said that the Royal Family of Snow Country were the instigators behind the Eight-Nation Alliance, so it was only natural that Ling Fan targeted Snow Country first.
"Can you help or not? If not, I'll figure it out myself!" Ling Fan said indifferently.
Beth took a deep breath, knowing she had to help as Ling Beiming had already started to suspect her and she needed to do sothing to make ands.
"I can help, but it's going to be a big problem for if Snow Country finds out. I can assist you, but it can't be traced back to ; otherwise, I can't explain it to my family," Beth hesitated before speaking.
"Alright, naturally. What's your plan? Let's hear it," Ling Fan said.
Beth hesitated for a mont before responding efficiently, "Two thousand is not a small number. If we're going to transport them, it's hard to do so unnoticed. How about this:
If you're in a rush, I'll imdiately arrange a military exercise between us and Snow Country. I'll deploy an aircraft carrier, along with several battleships and submarines.
Your n can blend in with the crew. When they disembark for supplies, they can slip in. But make sure you keep track of the ti; you only have a few hours. My people won't wait for you.
If your n don't make it back within the designated ti, you'll have to figure it out on your own!"
Nora, standing beside Ling Fan, was utterly dumbfounded. An aircraft carrier, even?
Official Ling, wincing, couldn't help but interrupt, "Beth, this is too big a move. I know your family is powerful, but let's keep it low-key.
This feels like the favor is too big. I can't even afford the fuel costs!"
Ling Fan teased, genuinely startled by Beth's proposal. The woman was taking his request to heart suspiciously much, making him wonder if she was guilty of sothing.
"Then what do you suggest? This is the best idea I could co up with," Beth said, holding the phone and shrugging helplessly.
Official Ling took a deep breath, marveling at the influence of the world's super-elite. Deploying an aircraft carrier felt as simple as a normal family going for a bike ride.
"How about arranging a global cruise instead? Your family's Diamond Cruiser, the Princess, can hold four to five thousand people, right? That seems like a good idea," Ling Fan suggested, scratching his head.
Beth's eyes lit up at the suggestion. "Hmm, your idea is not bad. However, the Princess last went on a global cruise three years ago.
According to the rules, the Princess goes on a global cruise every four years. Everyone who wants to go needs to book their spot four years in advance. Although there's almost a year to go until the next one, we can still manage it!"
Ling Fan let out a sigh of relief and then asked, "What about the cost? How much per person?"
Beth smiled slyly and answered, "The global cruise lasts 45 days, passing through 18 countries. The cost per person is one million US dollars. I'll give you half-price, so for two thousand people, that's a billion US dollars!"
Ling Fan's mouth twitched. This venture was ridiculously profitable; a single full cruise could easily net fifty billion dollars, much easier than his earlier days of fighting and killing.
"Alright, I'll transfer the money to you later!" Official Ling gritted his teeth.
Going to war was a money-burning affair.
"Considering our old friendship, I could let you off the hook," Beth said with a smile over the phone.
"Let's keep things separate; I'll transfer the money to you!" Ling Fan didn't want to owe too much over this matter. Half-price was already a favor; he, Ling Beiming, couldn't lower his pride to accept a free deal.
"Alright, have it your way!" Beth said, resignedly.
"I'll work out a travel plan and then discuss the specifics with you later. At that ti, you can see if there's anything that needs adjusting."
Ling Fan nodded imdiately, "Thanks!"
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries and then hung up the phone.
Seeing Ling Fan hang up the phone, Nora's heart pounded furiously. Today, she truly witnessed the terrifying connections and power of Ling Beiming!
"The matter with Dragon Gate in North Arica is sorted, let's go!" Ling Fan imdiately stood up and gave Nora a signal to leave.
"Where...where are we going?" Nora's emotions were still unsettled.
"Let's buy two tickets to Snow Country. I haven't been on a sea voyage in a long ti," Ling Fan said with a light smile, heading towards the door.
anwhile, at Freedom Island Manor.
After hanging up the phone, Beth imdiately felt her back soaked with cold sweat. She had indeed been terribly frightened today, almost to the point of losing her soul.
It was evening at that ti; as she entered the bedroom, Josie, resting on her arm and half-opening her eyes, said, "Beth, where did you go? Is sothing troubling you? Your face doesn't look good!"
Josie never involved herself in Beth's matters and was just casually expressing her concern.
"Babe, I was really shocked just now, almost scared to death. Guess who called ?" Beth took a deep breath, still shaken.
"Oh? Beth, whose call could disturb you so much!" Josie exclaid, clearly surprised.
Beth cald her inner turmoil and muttered, "The call just now was from Ling Beiming. He's still alive, it's unbelievable, like seeing a ghost."
"What? Ling Beiming, he's still alive?" Josie gasped, obviously shaken as well.
It turned out that she and Beth had t through Ling Fan!
PS: Fifth Watch of the Night presents, twelve thousand words, phew~~~
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