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Chapter 56: 56

Chapter 56: Africa Warning

When Qian Wenhuan found out that Chen Chen was looking for him, he was overjoyed .

After all, he was the only person in Preston… No, the only person in the entire Blackwatch company who was of the same nationality as the boss .

The boss was looking for someone to confide in…

Qian Wenhuan had a good feeling about this . While he was on the way there, he was in such great spirits that he felt like his body was floating .

Even though he was off the clock, he did not feel like his time off was being occupied . He immediately drove to the meeting destination without even having time for lunch .

Chen Chen had invited Qian Wenhuan to a place called Franklin Shooting Club .

He was a bit perplexed as to why Chen Chen chose such a spot for their meeting . Then again, considering the firearms restriction in Mainland China, it made sense to want to enjoy some shooting action here in Switzerland .

Besides, men were born with a knack for shooting .

Qian Wenhuan had a firearm permit as well . He paid three hundred Swiss francs at the entrance and headed into the underground shooting club .

Between the flashing lights, skimpily dressed stripper, and the rowdy, alcohol-fueled guests, the main hall of the club might as well be a club .

All of the wildest pleasures in life could be found here .

The moment Qian Wenhuan walked in, he spotted Chen Chen sitting in the corner .

There was a saying that it was the quiet man on a stage full of dancers who tend to draw more attention .

Qian Wenhuan was not sure if that was why he was able to immediately spot Chen Chen . One thing he knew for sure was that Chen Chen was radiating a unique sort of aura amid the sea of the drunken crowd .

“Boss…”

Qian Wenhuan silently approached Chen Chen .

At the moment, Chen Chen was sitting in an unassuming corner in the main hall with a wine glass in hand . He silently observed everything before him .

In that instant, it was as if the world was split into two halves .

One half of it was full of alcohol, passion, and lustful desires . The other half was like a motionless pool of water, so depthless that there were no ripples to be seen…

“Boss, do you not like the atmosphere here?”

Qian Wenhuan asked a question in an attempt to break the ice .

“No, I’m just observing their lives . ”

Chen Chen answered plainly .

Qian Wenhuan was slightly taken aback . He held his breath when he accidentally caught Chen Chen’s gaze .

In that instant, he suddenly had a strange sort of impression . He saw the young man before him who was no older than twenty years old stood atop the hall, looking beneath him .

No, he was not looking down at the hall .

It was the presence of a holy deity sitting atop, looking down at the world, and the mortal beings in it…

Qian Wenhuan felt the back of his shirt drenched in sweat . He felt as if he had been stripped naked, left vulnerable before the other person . He felt as if none of his thoughts belonged to him .

When Qian Wenhuan glanced at him again, he noticed Chen Chen’s eyes had returned to its usual luster .

They were still as depthless as they had ever been, but they did not terrify him the way they did before .

Was it all just a false impression or did he take a glance at the true nature of the young man?

Qian Wenhuan let his thoughts run amok, his mind was a mess . Without even realizing it, he had arrived at the underground shooting range with Chen Chen .

“Can you shoot?”

Chen Chen picked up a Glock 17 at the counter before turning his head and asked .

“Yes . ” Qian Wenhuan hastily picked up a firearm he was familiar with, a Beretta M9 . After the two bought enough ammunition, they rented a private training room .

“Qian Wenhuan, why did you come to Switzerland?”

Chen Chen suddenly asked when he stood on the platform .

“Uh…”

Qian Wenhuan’s first instinct was to tell him it had something to do with his dreams and whatnot . He changed his mind and just went with the truth when he thought of the pair of all-seeing eyes . “Because of the high wages . ”

“High wages but the expenses are equally high . ”

Chen Chen tried to lift his gun . He aligned his eyes with the sight and aimed at a faraway target .

When Qian Wenhuan saw Chen Chen’s posture, he realized that this was Chen Chen’s first time holding a gun .

“I’ve got no other choice . I just try to live frugally if the expenses are too high . I still manage to bring some home at the end of each month . ”

Qian Wenhuan rubbed his head before giving a gentle reminder . “Also, Boss, if you’re holding the gun with two hands, you need to lean your upper body forward . Your left hand should be gripping the knuckles of your right hand…”

Chen Chen assumed the position which Qian Wenhuan had advised . He pulled the trigger .

“Bang!”

A dull ringing of a gunshot sounded . Thirty meters out, a black spot appeared in the center of the target .

“Nice!”

Qian Wenhuan exclaimed, “It’s not very often that you get to see such a perfect shot!”

“Would you like to make some quick money then?” Chen Chen made no response to Qian Wenhuan’s statement but instead followed with a question .

Qian Wenhuan was a bit surprised initially, then he nodded his head shyly . “Sure…”

“Bang!”

Chen Chen fired another shot and asked, “What’s your current salary?”

“Twenty thousand Swiss francs,” Qian Wenhuan quickly answered before adding, “Before taxes . ”

“I can double that,” Chen Chen answered back, “But you’ll have to leave Switzerland . It won’t be easy, maybe even a bit dangerous . ”

Qian Wenhuan fell silent .

What puzzled Qian Wenhuan was the fact that despite the constant gunshots, there only remained a single bullet hole in the target faraway .

Were all the other shots off target?

To avoid an awkward situation, he quickly retracted his gaze and pretended not to notice .

“Right, Boss . ”

Qian Wenhuan thought for a moment before asking, “Boss, would you mind telling me what the job is so I can give it some consideration?”

“Sure . It’s not a tough job actually . It’s a good fit for someone of your personality . ”

Chen Chen reloaded the gun and aimed at the faraway target again . This time, his aiming motion was far more practiced .

“I want you to go to Namibia and stand on the frontlines for me . ”

“Na, Namibia…”

Qian Wenhuan turned pale . “If I’m not mistaken, that’s in the African region…”

“That’s right, just like Europe, Africa is a ‘sub-federation’ governmental body . Unlike Mainland China or North America which are both ruled under their respective united government . ”

Chen Chen resumed firing and continued after finishing the barrel . “I want to invest in a nuclear power plant there . If you’re willing to go, then you’ll be made a part of the company’s African branch . ”

“Boss, I need to think about this…”

Qian Wenhuan’s breathing seemed to have become heavier . He swallowed a large gulp to try to suppress his astonishment .

A nuclear power plant . The significance of this was immeasurable . If he could grab hold of this opportunity…

“No problem . ”

Chen Chen put down the gun . The target thirty meters away began wheeling toward them automatically .

Qian Wenhuan was stunned when he saw the approaching target .

Without his knowing, the small hole on the target left behind by the first shot had doubled in size .

Could this mean…

Qian Wenhuan looked at the Glock in Chen Chen’s hand, then back at the target again . He was dumbfounded .