891: Chapter 880: Deceiving Konstantin 891: Chapter 880: Deceiving Konstantin “We can go to war with those factions in Huaxia, but are you prepared to pay the price?”
Teng Yun Geshang asked gravely, his gaze anything but joking.
“What evidence do you have to prove that the thief is currently in Huaxia?”
“Our Umbrella can send people to Huaxia, but you must provide evidence to prove that person is in Huaxia.
Otherwise, just like Night Five before, we will definitely face obstacles this time.
Because of what happened in the previous generation, we are by no means welcome in Huaxia!”
During World War II, almost the entire world was engulfed in flames of war.
Naturally, these organizations couldn’t stay uninvolved, as even they couldn’t resist trying to grab a piece of the pie.
However, in the last world war, Umbrella chose the Axis side.
So for Huaxia, an organization like Umbrella with such a history is disliked by all major domestic factions.
It is because of this that Teng Yun Geshang has been unable to confirm who orchestrated the attack on Night Five in Zhonghai.
He clearly understands the reason why Umbrella is unwelcome in Huaxia—those major factions would probably be thrilled to kick Umbrella at every opportunity!
“…Do you really think the thief could have escaped to anywhere else but Huaxia?”
Konstantin said with an unpleasant expression, one that made it clear to Teng Yun Geshang that he had no evidence to provide.
Watching Konstantin’s expression brought Teng Yun Geshang great satisfaction, but he made sure not to let his internal glee show.
Feeling smug inwardly was enough; outwardly revealing anything would just be troublesome.
“Sigh…
Konstantin, our Umbrella is not what it once was.
If the last generation hadn’t chosen the wrong side during World War II, we wouldn’t be in this state now…”
Teng Yun Geshang lamented, looking visibly melancholic.
Konstantin felt bitter inside.
Although he didn’t suspect Teng Yun Geshang outright, he still knew full well that his nemesis was undoubtedly reveling in his misery.
After all, they were archenemies.
Konstantin understood the other’s mentality better than anyone.
This time, with Umbrella suffering a blow to its reputation, Konstantin was naturally the first to bear the brunt, not the second-in-command Teng Yun Geshang.
“Let’s put this matter aside for now.
If you still fail to make progress in Huaxia, then head to New York City as soon as possible…”
Konstantin scoffed, now even finding it hard to recall Ning Fan, as he was already deeply troubled by the theft of Night Five and the Nine Souls Jade.
His mind was a chaotic mess, leaving no room to ponder anything else.
At that moment, Teng Yun Geshang’s ears perked up.
He had intended to bring up the matter himself, yet Konstantin’s impatience brought it up first, perfectly aligning with Teng Yun Geshang’s intentions.
“I was just about to mention this.
If we can secure the support of that financial group, Umbrella could recover quite a bit of vital energy.
Though we’re still far from returning to peak form, given time, reclaiming our position is achievable!”
Teng Yun Geshang spoke with evident excitement.
For both Konstantin and Teng Yun Geshang, restoring Umbrella’s dominance has always been their greatest aspiration.
Once capable of standing toe-to-toe with Vampires and the Werewolf Family, now they relied solely on old glories.
Though there had been some changes in recent years, it was still insufficient—they needed more supporters.
Of course, the reason Teng Yun Geshang felt exhilarated was less about Umbrella’s revival and more about how the leadership position seemed increasingly within his grasp.
“Exactly.
If we could gain the support of that group of Jews, we’d have a foothold in Europe, North Africa, and Asia!”
Konstantin’s eyes lit up, his gaze filled with ambitious determination—the dream of restoring Umbrella’s peak glory consumed him.
His first step was to re-establish Umbrella’s global influence.
“But remember, those Jews are ruthless to the core.
Given the events of the last century, they might still give us trouble!”
Teng Yun Geshang abruptly changed his tone, making his earlier excitement vanish and replacing it with weighty seriousness.
Konstantin’s expression visibly soured in response.
As Teng Yun Geshang suggested, the Jews they were meeting this time were far from being benevolent souls—a notoriously difficult group to win over.
Even seasoned veterans like them were prone to headaches dealing with such individuals.
“Let’s discuss this later.
What I want to know is—when do you plan to set off?
I’ve nearly wrapped up things at headquarters and delegated tasks.
Soon, I’ll head to New York City.
Should I wait for you then?”
Konstantin no longer had the energy to concern himself with the matters in Huaxia.
Thinking about them only added to his distress.
No matter how furious he felt, these issues remained unresolved—an insurmountable knot in his chest.
Upon being questioned, Teng Yun Geshang adopted a contemplative look, though his heart was secretly mocking Konstantin.
After some thought, Teng Yun Geshang replied, “You go ahead.
I’ll make my way to New York City soon.
The situation in Zhonghai—I mean Huaxia—can be put on hold for the time being.
The priority now is dealing with those Jews!”
Konstantin furrowed his brow as if he had more to say.
However, seeing no apparent flaws in Teng Yun Geshang’s comments, he suppressed his suspicions in the end.
“Alright then.
I’ll leave in two days.
Negotiations are next week.
Make sure you arrive on time.”
“No problem.
Don’t worry about me!”
Teng Yun Geshang replied with a smile.
To Konstantin, though, the smile felt odd, as if Teng Yun Geshang were hiding something from him.
“That’s settled then.
I’m hanging up now…”
With that, Konstantin ended the call.
Staring at the now-dark screen, Teng Yun Geshang let out a cold laugh.
“Konstantin, hurry to New York City.
There’s a special gift waiting for you!”
Teng Yun Geshang muttered, his expression shifting again—almost as if he were envisioning a glorious future.
His face radiated exaggerated joy.
“How thrilling!”
Sighing in anticipation, he could hardly contain his excitement.
“I wonder…
Will it be Ning Fan that shocks you most, or will it be someone entirely unexpected?”
Cold laughter echoed through the room.