Chapter 6 — My House Is 42 Degrees Hot, Turns Out It's A Horrifying Plot

And Luu Phuong was cowering in the corner, shaking like a leaf. In just three short seconds. He understood the entire situation. He didn't get angry. Also don't scream. Just slowly take off your glasses. Use a handkerchief to slowly wipe each lens. Then looked at me.

“Are you Khuong Ninh?”

His voice was so calm that no emotion could be heard. I nodded. He put his glasses back on. The corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile.

“Name the price.”

“How much money do you want to solve this matter?”

That appearance was like a superior person handling a small problem. Contempt. In his eyes, everything I did was just an act to bargain the price. He thinks money can solve everything. He thought I was the same as Luu Phuong. He can be easily controlled. I laughed. Take out your phone. Open the video you just recorded.

“Mr. Wang.”

“I think the person who is not qualified to talk about prices right now is you.”

“Before talking about money, how about we enjoy your masterpiece first?”

The video starts playing. Rows of server cabinets are close together. The coin mining machines are roaring non-stop. The same electrical box and piping system were illegally renovated. Everything appears clearly on the phone screen. Vuong Cuong's face finally changed. The mask of politeness and courtesy on his face crumbled little by little. His eyes immediately became dark and scary. Like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark that finally reveals its fangs.

“Are you threatening me?”

His voice seemed to be forced from between his teeth.

“Not a threat.”

I turn off the video. Look straight into his eyes. Every word clearly:

“It's an announcement.”

“I'm letting you know.”

“Your game is over.”

The air seemed to freeze in that moment. The tension is as tight as a string. All it takes is one spark and it will explode. Uncle Ly and the others quietly tightened the wrench and pry bar in their hands. Vuong Cuong stared at me. A few seconds later. He suddenly burst out laughing. That smile sent chills down people's spines.

"End?"

“No, no, no.”

He wiggled his fingers. A crazy light flashed in his eyes.

“You have absolutely no idea how terrifying a Pandora's box you just opened.”

“Do you think these things are just for making money?”

“I tell you.”

“The data inside is more valuable than your and my lives combined.”

“If you dare touch them.”

“Or let the police know.”

“I guarantee...”

His cold eyes swept over me. Then go through each person present in the room.

“You and your family will disappear from this world.”

“Leave no trace behind.”

He spoke calmly. As if strangling me and my family to death was as simple as trampling an ant to him. If she were a normal girl, she probably would have been scared by that appearance to the point her limbs were weak. Even Uncle Ly and the workers became extremely stressed. They came here to move house. Not to get involved in a murder. But I don't. I still calmly looked at him. Look at him acting.

"My family?"

I repeated quietly once. Then shook his head.

“Vuong Cuong, it seems your investigation is not thorough enough.”

“My parents died in a traffic accident since I was in college.”

“I am an orphan.”

“In this world, I no longer have any problems with anyone.”

“So your trick of using relatives as threats is useless to me.”

What I said caused the expression on Vuong Cuong's face to freeze for a moment. Maybe he didn't expect it. I was such a perfect target. There are no weaknesses. I continue.

“Furthermore, it seems you still don't understand the current situation clearly.”

“It's not like you're threatening me now.”

“But I'm giving you a chance to choose.”

I raised my hand and pointed towards the main circuit breaker.

“I already said it.”

“I only have thirty minutes.”

“Ten minutes have passed now.”

“You have twenty minutes to decide.”

“Accept my terms.”

“Or go to hell with your precious data.”

Vuong Cuong's face was so gloomy that it looked like he was about to cry. He stared at me. It seemed like he was evaluating how much of what I said was true. Behind him, Luu Phuong was so scared that he almost fainted. She rushed forward and grabbed Vuong Cuong's arm, crying and begging.

“Husband, stop it!”

“Let's admit defeat!”

“If you lose money, you can still make it back!”

“If we are really caught by the police, our lives will be over!”

“Shut up!”

Vuong Cuong waved his hand. A strong slap hit Luu Phuong's face. The sound of slapping echoed throughout the engine room. Liu Phuong was knocked to the ground. Half of the face immediately became red and swollen.

“Useless thing!”

He didn't even bother to look at her. His eyes were still sharp as knives, fixed on me. Uncle Ly and the workers couldn't stand it anymore. They stepped forward.

“Do you still beat women?”

I raised my hand to stop them. This is a fight between me and Vuong Cuong. I don't need others to interfere.

“Nineteen minutes left.”

I raised my phone. Show him the countdown timer on the screen.