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Even though the surroundings were simple, after all, they were in an underground parking lot. But the tables were arranged neatly, tablecloths hanging down with pretty pleats, the dishes were inviting in color, and lights and flowers were sprinkled around. It gave off an illusion of banquet grandeur.
Bai Youwei took a glance; the venue could accommodate at least fifty people when fully seated.
She didn’t see the so-called Professor Song, but there were still only a few guests present. Perhaps Professor Song would be the last one to arrive.
After settling them down, Chu Huaijin briefly introduced the other guests. They were all core members within the organization, from the Evaluation Group, Research Group, Supply Group, Interior Affairs Group and so on.
“Professor Song always stays in his lab. Without anyone reminding him, he would forget to eat,” Chu Huaijin said to everyone with a smile. “You start eating, I will invite Professor Song over.”
After speaking, he stood up and left, asking Shen Fei to take care of everyone before he went.
A few more guests arrived shortly after Chu Huaijin left.
Apart from the internal members of the organization, there were also “external individuals” like Shen Mo and Yan Qingwen. Presumably, they were all targets that the organization wanted to recruit, so they were also invited.
Shen Fei sat next to Shen Mo, quietly introducing him to the guests:
“…That bald man who looks strong has been in the maze. He’s very powerful, able to crush stones… The thin one next to him is his good buddy. The two of them just joined the evaluation group for a short time.”
“The middle-aged man wearing glasses used to be a bank financial manager. He’s especially good at math and logical reasoning.”
“The boy in the red T-shirt is young, only 17 years old. He’s a gymnast, with a very strong balance and explosive power…”
A young man wearing a hoodie and hip hop shorts walked in the entrance. His eyes swept around and landed precisely at the table where Shen Mo was seated. A smile crept up in the corners of his mouth.
Shen Fei was taken aback: “Brother, do you know him?”
Shen Mo frowned, replying: “I don’t.”
Shen Fei lowered his voice: “His name is Du Lai. They say he’s a street magic performer. He’s been in the mazes in Hangzhou and Shanghai. He’s the only one who has ever come out alive from the Hide and Seek game.”
After a pause, he added: “Those who went into the game with him… none of them survived… oh no, why is he coming over here?!”
Shen Mo squinted slightly, watching the boy in the hoodie approaching, his gaze shifted and landed on Bai Youwei next to him.
Bai Youwei was eating.
Most of the dishes here were cold, so she didn’t eat much. However, she kept sipping the wine, not knowing where their Supply Group got it from, but they were all vintage good wines.
Shen Mo said in a low voice: “Drink less.”
Bai Youwei was in the middle of enjoying her wine and ignored him.
He reached out and held her wine glass.
She tugged, but it was as if the wine glass was nailed to the table, immovable.
“Alright.” Bai Youwei gave in. “I won’t drink after finishing this half glass, okay?”
Just then, Du Lai had walked up to them, greeting with a smile:
“Miss Bai Youwei, what a coincidence~ I didn’t expect to see you here.”
Shen Mo removed his hand from the wine glass and looked at him: “Is there something you need?”
Du Lai was a bit stunned.
Meanwhile, Bai Youwei was drinking her wine.
Du Lai glanced at Yan Qingwen sitting at the next table, quickly realizing his misunderstanding. The real companion of Bai Youwei was this person in front of him…
He chuckled, politely replying: “I wanted to ask about the trading of items.”
“We are here for the banquet today, to eat, not to do business.” Shen Mo said indifferently.
The smile on Du Lai’s face faltered, “… I heard quite a few people came to visit today, so I wanted to ask before it’s too late. Afraid that other people might get the Substitute Doll first.”
“Baits for big fishes are not easily given away.” Said Shen Mo as he withdrew his gaze, not looking at him anymore, “You can go sit back down, Mr Du.”