Extreme Vigilance

20: 20 Deadly Contracts 20: 20 Deadly Contracts Gao Jie’s consternation was not without reason.

She was exceedingly professional, not only had she thoroughly researched everyone present in advance, but she was also well acquainted with the contents of the contract.

The contract was only five pages long, but it was densely packed with clauses.

The larger the company, the more comprehensive their contracts—most of their clauses were put in place to safeguard their own company’s interests.

Gao Jie estimated that a normal person would take at least ten minutes to read through it before raising any questions, but to her surprise, Shen Yue had read straight to the end.

What kind of reading was that?

Despite her doubts, Gao Jie gave an honest explanation—this was the question she had prepared to answer.

On hearing her words, everyone else’s hearts sank.

They all raised their heads and began whispering among one another, some already showing signs of worry.

Feng Jingye was the first to speak: “Is this mission very dangerous?” When he saw Gao Jie staring at him without speaking, Feng Jingye felt a chill run down his spine, “Miss Gao Jie, did I say something wrong?”

There was a touch of mockery at the corners of Gao Jie’s mouth, “As far as I know, Fuquan Security specializes in property management for high-end residential areas, doesn’t it?”

Feng Jingye hesitated before admitting, “Yes, that’s true.” He knew that Gao Jie’s remark was hinting at doubt about their ability to handle bodyguard duties.

A profit of 20 million a month was no small amount, and the total annual profit of Fuquan Security from managing high-end residential areas didn’t even reach half that number.

Feng Jingye couldn’t resist the lure and added, “But our security personnel are of high quality.

They have all undergone Sanda special training, and their skills are excellent.”

Gao Jie fixed her gaze on Feng Jingye, finally saying, “I was surprised when your company made the shortlist.

But it’s not too late for you to back out now.

All you have to do is put down the contract and walk out of here with your team.”

A sudden chill went through Hai Mingzhu.

Women often have a harder time with women and they pay closer attention to each other’s actions.

Gao Jie’s mature demeanor made Hai Mingzhu wonder—would she one day become like Gao Jie?

That’s why she paid particular attention to Gao Jie’s expression.

When Gao Jie suggested that Feng Jingye withdrew from the decision, her attitude was indifferent, but her expression was strange—as if it was pity or compassion.

But it disappeared in a flash, making Hai Mingzhu think she might have been seeing things.

Why did Gao Jie have that expression?

The more Hai Mingzhu thought about it, the more frightened she became, even starting to feel a chill down her spine.

She turned to look at Shen Yue, wanting to ask, but saw that he too was staring at Gao Jie.

“So, is this a contract with life-and-death stakes?” Shen Yue asked.

“120 million to buy at least twelve lives?”

The meeting room fell suddenly silent.

People glanced at each other, feeling that Shen Yue wasn’t joking, and their eyes turned almost at the same time to Gao Jie.

Surprise flickered in Gao Jie’s eyes again, and she couldn’t help taking a solemn look at Shen Yue.

She clearly remembered that a clause on the third page of the contract was about the staffing commitment of the security company—if they took the job, they would have to assign at least two people, or more, to follow the protected party 24/7.

In other words, with an expenditure of 120 million, a minimum of twelve people would serve as bodyguards!

And according to the additional terms at the end of the contract, it could indeed be interpreted that Giant Industries was prepared to spend 120 million for twelve lives!

Gao Jie marveled not only at Shen Yue’s acute understanding, spotting the bloody implications that others missed, but also at his astonishing reading speed—it had taken him just ten seconds to get through the entire contract.

Not just skimming, but pinpointing the key content among heaps of information.

“This gentleman is named Shen Yue, right?

The special advisor to Jintang Company.” Gao Jie recalled the information in her mind, but found it hard to know more about him.

Shen Yue nodded slightly.

Gao Jie cleared her throat, “If you perceive this as a death contract, you’re not wrong because the mission is indeed extremely dangerous.

For now, all we can do is warn you of the serious risk involved and give you the right to withdraw.

I hope I’ve made myself clear.”

Most people in the room understood.

I have money and I’m willing to spend it on lives.

If you consider it worth it, sign it.

If you think it’s not, you’re free to withdraw.

That’s the nature of business in this world.

Some remained silent, while others discussed with their companions, making it clear that making this decision was not easy.

Xun Jiasheng spoke up from one side: “Can we take the contract back and have a look at it?

Can we sign it tomorrow?”

“No,” Gao Jie glanced at her watch.

“Actually, you have twenty more minutes to make up your minds.

After twenty minutes, those who haven’t signed will be considered to have withdrawn.”

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill run down their spine.

They all lowered their heads to look at the details of the contract, unwilling to just withdraw like that.

Gao Jie watched their movements, her gaze lingering on the two individuals from the Tie Tai Security Company for half a minute.

The older man was carefully reading the contract, whereas the younger man didn’t bother looking at the contract at all, simply staring at the older man.

Gao Jie quickly recalled their background—Tie Zheng, the legal person of Tie Tai Security Company.

The employee named Tie Wa.

The company was staffed by veterans.

Finally, she turned her gaze onto Shen Yue and allowed her eyebrows to raise slightly.

To her surprise, no one from Jintang Company was reading the contract.

The three men were actually whispering to each other.

Time was of the essence; studying the contract should have been their top priority.

How could these three have time to chat?

Gao Jie normally had no interest in overhearing others’ conversations, but right then, she was dying to know what they were discussing.

Had she heard, she probably would have kicked out Hai Mingzhu first.

Hai Mingzhu looked pitifully at Jin Xin and Shen Yue, her first sentence was, “President Jin, can my salary be calculated on a daily basis?”

“Are you afraid of dying?

Want to quit?” Jin Xin got straight to the point.

“I am a bit scared.” Hai Mingzhu said in a small voice, “I just want to earn some money to enjoy life.

I really don’t want to lose my life over it.

I still need to support my dad.”

“Where does your father live now?” asked Jin Xin.

“President Jin, are you asking for the address to send the bereavement gold?” Hai Mingzhu asked suspiciously, “He’s working in America.”

“Digging for gold?” Jin Xin joked.

He remembered that there wasn’t any contact information of her parents on Hai Mingzhu’s phone.

“You could say that.

I can’t even contact him right now.

But I want to see my dad.” Hai Mingzhu appealed pityingly.

Jin Xin wanted to say something else, but Shen Yue cut him off, “Stop teasing her.

Hai Mingzhu, you don’t have to worry, Jin Xin and I will be the ones going out on the mission.”

“Then let’s just keep my salary calculated on a monthly basis.” A glint came to Hai Mingzhu’s eyes, “Advisor Shen is truly a good man.”

“Nowadays, the good men tend to end up as cannon fodder, just like the honest men end up picking up the tab.” Jin Xin said indifferently, glancing ahead, “Shen Yue, who do you think will sign first?”

Shen Yue’s glance swept over everyone, “Probably Xun Jiasheng.”

Just as Hai Mingzhu was about to ask how he could be so sure, she saw Xun Jiasheng stand up over there, raise his contract and smile at Gao Jie, “Miss Gao Jie, as for this contract, Anxin Security has decided to sign it!”