Chapter 655: 655
“You guys have told me to sacrifice for the greater good time and time again, and I always have . I’ve never asked anything of you, but I will this time . You guys need to do what I ask before I agree . ”
That was what Xia Lei had told Tang Tianlong . He wanted Tang Tianlong to convey this message to his superiors — He wouldn’t be sacrificing for nothing this time!
The request was actually very simple . All Xia Lei wanted was the return of his father, Xia Changhe!
Xia Lei had been fighting to make a name for himself in China’s powerful military industry, and build up merts with his efforts . He had never asked for anything . Now, Thunder Horse Military Factory had finally received thorough upgrades, and the Hellbound One-soldier Cannon was launched . Other advanced weapons and defense systems were slated to be released on the market too . The time was ripe for Xia Changhe to return .
Sylvia’s appearance was, coincidentally, the key to pushing his request forward . If he missed this chance, it would be much more difficult to ask in the future .
Xia Lei didn’t really care about how much money he earned, or how much fame he obtained . Having his father return and letting him live a normal life held much greater significance to him .
However, Xia Lei first needed to find his father before he spoke of his request, and talk to him, but that was no simple feat . His father’s whereabouts had always been unknown to him . When his father wanted to see him, he would appear ー Xia Lei had not ever initiated a meeting with Xia Changhe .
After helping Sylvia move into Annina’s room, Xia Lei deliberated over how to find his father .
‘I need to talk to him . It would be terrible if he didn’t agree to, especially if the higher-ups already authorised my request . But there won’t be a next time if we miss this chance . I need to think of a way to persuade him if he isn’t willing to,’ thought Xia Lei .
Sylvia opened up her suitcase to and took out a large envelope . She held it out to Xia Lei . “Annina wanted me to pass this to you, Mr Xia . ”
Xia Lei opened the envelope to discover a pile of pictures . All of them were of Annina, and each one had to do with her and the castle . There were pictures of her standing in front of the grandiose castle, pictures of her swimming with a bikini on in the castle’s pool — the water was so clear that you could easily see its bottom . Pictures of her only wearing her undergarments, standing by the barbeque on the balcony with a mouthwatering medium-rare steak . Pictures of her lounging on her luxurious bed, with absolutely nothing on…
Annina had finally obtained her wish and she looked happy . It was enough that she was happy .
A small smile appeared in the corners of Xia Lei’s lips before he put the pictures away .
“She really is blessed,” said Sylvia . Her azure eyes were envious .
“You two became friends?” asked Xia Lei casually .
“We did . I lived at her place for a while before coming to Germany . She talked a lot about you,” said Sylvia .
“What did she say?”
“Don’t worry . ” Sylvia smiled . “She didn’t say a word about Thunder Horse Military Factory’s secrets . We just had a nice talk between women, about our relationships, and lifestyles . Well, she did share the love story that she had with you . As a woman, I have to admit that I’m pretty envious of her . ”
“Rest soon . I still have something to do . ” Xia Lei turned around and began to leave .
“Mr Xia, will I have the pleasure of dining with you tonight?” said Sylvia all of a sudden .
Xia Lei paused, but didn’t look back . “Not today . Next time . I’d also like to remind you that our Special Forces soldiers are guarding this area, and you will be under surveillance the entire time you are here . Don’t do anything stupid . ”
Sylvia quirked one corner of her lips in a smile . “I’m not a child . ”
Xia Lei said nothing more; he left .
How was he to find his father? The question took priority over everything else . He was in no mood to have a trivial chat with Sylvia .
Xia Lei left the villa and headed for the car park .
“Brother!” Xia Xue came chasing after him with a package in hand . “Are you going out?”
Xia Lei recalled what Xia Xue had mentioned to him when he noticed the package . His left eye twitched, and he saw what was inside before his sister even handed it to him .
Inside was a heap of Russian documents, and some pictures . Xia Lei wasn’t able to make out the specifics before Xia Xue arrived at his side . “You told me to bring this package, so I did . Take a look at its contents; they’re weird . I don’t understand Russian, or I’d know what all of this is . ”
Xia Lei took the package . “Don’t leave the factory for the next few days . Tell Zhengnan and make sure he doesn’t casually stroll out either,” he said .
“Did something happen?” Xia Xue became a little nervous .
“It doesn’t matter . You just need to listen to me . And remember, I’m serious . This isn’t a joke . Don’t leave the factory,” said Xia Lei .
“All right, I’ll call the school and ask them to let me take a few days off from classes,” said Xia Xue .
“You can head back now . I’ll handle the package,” said Xia Lei .
“Okay, I’ll be going then . ” Xia Xue left .
Xia Lei got into the driver’s seat of his Chevrolet Suburban and opened the package . He took out its contents .
The pictures were old, and were all related to a young man, who was ethnically Chinese . One picture showed the young man using an AK47 rifle to kill two Russian fighters . Another showed him training and wrestling . Several fit young men of similar age to him lay on the ground next to him, non-Chinese young men . Yet another showed the young man standing tall, saluting to a black flag . The flag had nothing on it . It was just pitch black . The rest of the pictures were different, and spoke of blood and ruthlessness .
The pictures were all of Xia Chenghe in his youth!
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