Huo Qiming lowered his head, saying nothing.
"…Ahem!" After waiting for several breaths, Chu Bamboo coughed a few times. At his signal, Hu Kaikang, following Chu Bamboo's preset instructions, tossed something to Huo Qiming.
Huo Qiming frowned and caught it reflexively. When he saw what was in his hand, he froze—it was the very mask he wore when he played the hero in the redevelopment zone…
"So, not as 'Commander Huo,' but simply as the 'Masked Hero'… would you be willing to help me?" Chu Bamboo's voice was as calm as ever.
Huo Qiming's pupils trembled violently. His lips moved, but in the end, he just squeezed his eyes shut in silence.
"Good." Chu Bamboo didn't press him further. To be more precise, his goal was already achieved… Huo Qiming was now shaken and would certainly remain neutral for the time being.
'According to my earlier plan, if I keep pushing step by step… the chances of him defecting aren't low!'
