Hannibal was thinking about how to deal with the tabloid reporter in front of him. Should he deal with it as usual? However, the subsequent problems were difficult to solve. Or he could find an excuse and say that she left early, and then find a way to make it look like she really left.
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After thinking about it, it's not impossible. Being cautious enough not to be caught is not what he pursues. This feeling of dancing on the tip of a knife is what he likes most.
"Ms. Louds, actually I have always been your loyal reader, and you are also a vegetarian." Hannibal had already made up his mind as he spoke.
Freddie Louds sensed danger. She ignored what Hannibal said and took out her phone. The preset alarm number could be dialed by just pressing a button.
A smile appeared on the corner of Hannibal's mouth, with a hint of sarcasm. He was very confident in his speed. There was no chance for the opponent at this distance.
Just when he was about to rush forward and subdue the opponent, the door behind him was suddenly pushed open with great force.
At the same time, a cheerful voice shouted, "Hey, Doctor Lecter, everyone is waiting for you." The door hit Hannibal's back, causing him to stumble.
Damn it, he's obviously locked it up.
The room was originally dark, but as the door opened, the light from the outside shone in. Hannibal turned around, and the Chinese named Bear Grylls was standing there looking at him.
Xu Chuan had long since discovered that the female reporter was missing. It was almost obvious what she wanted to do, but he had to say that this woman was very courageous and her execution ability was off the charts.
Maybe she could actually find something, until he discovered that Hannibal was missing too.
Some things have become instinctive for Xu Chuan, such as the premonition that something bad is about to happen.
He looked at Allen Wayne. This guy had not given up on finding clues in the ingredients, and he had the same virtues as that FBI guy.
"Your P friend may be in danger, do you want to save him?" Xu Chuan asked the question to the other party.
If you only look at the result, letting Hannibal kill the female reporter and then pretend to accidentally discover the body is the best choice.
However, he did something so extreme just to catch a serial killer. He really couldn't do such a thing. Xu Chuan is not an antisocial personality.
Of course Allen Wayne is not either, and he has a good impression of this tabloid reporter. He is very nervous when he hears that the other person is in danger. This is really crazy.
In this case, Xu Chuan did not hesitate. This two-story house was neither small nor large, and the reporter's goal was a study or office.
After that, Xu Chuan and Allen found the study together, used tools to open the lock, and gave Hannibal a surprise before he took action.
However, he didn't seem very happy. Until the banquet started, he looked at Xu Chuan with eyes full of inexplicable meaning.
"Sorry, Dr. Lecter, I have something to go first. Can you pack a bag for me?" It's rare to ask for a bag when you come to someone's house for dinner. The only person who can do this is the FBI's Jack Crawford.
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Xu Chuan almost laughed on the side. After seeing a waiter serving Jack a portion of wagyu, he couldn't help it anymore.
He guaranteed Allen's happiness for the rest of his life, which would definitely be an expensive Wagyu beef. This thing cannot be disguised as human flesh.
Adhering to the spirit of just watching the excitement, Xu Chuan directly stopped Jack Crawford who wanted to take over the wagyu, "Agent Jack, I suggest you choose the pig heart, which is more delicious."
Hannibal, Jack, and the waiter who delivered the takeaway were all stunned by his words.
Jack reacted and looked at Hannibal sincerely, "I also think pig heart is good, is that okay?"
"Of course" what else could Hannibal say.
After putting it back into the glass lunch box, Jack Crawford left with great satisfaction.
Alas, in fact, Xu Chuan himself is not sure whether there is anything wrong with the pig heart, but it is much more reliable than Wagyu beef.
"Where's Allen?" Sheila, who had already sat down at the dining table, looked around and found that Allen was missing.
Xu Chuan glanced at Mag, who was sitting on the other side. Allen's departure didn't seem to affect her.
"He went to be a flower protector." He covered his mouth and said in a voice that only Sheila beside him could hear.
Sheila glared, as if she didn't expect it to be because of this, and then thought of Mag, which almost made her scold her. The two days of getting along with her made her have a very good impression of the eldest lady of the Fudge family.
Ms. Louds was frightened, and Allen volunteered to send her back. It goes without saying what the lonely man and widow would do after that. This beautiful young man had already forgotten what he had been thinking about finding evidence before.
"By the way, send a message to Marge and tell her that she is going to be vegetarian today. If you want to eat meat, it's best to only eat the Wagyu beef." Xu Chuan thought of this matter. We all came together. It would be a bit uninteresting if we didn't say anything.
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Xue La took out her mobile phone. Although she was speechless, she still listened to Xu Chuan's words and sent the message.
Mag opposite received the message, picked it up and looked at it, then gave the other party a confused look.
That's fine. I've told her anyway, and if she doesn't listen, she won't be blamed if the Hannibal case comes out later.
Various dishes were served to the long table by the waiters. Not to mention the taste, at least the presentation was very good.
Hannibal stood at the main seat and looked at everyone, "Before the dinner begins, please note that no one here is a vegetarian." Then he said in French, "I wish everyone a good appetite."
Tsk tsk, there are no vegetarians, it’s a pun, that’s awesome, he is indeed an elegant Mr. Ogre. He is different if he is educated. He is not like himself, who can say that he eats well and drinks well.
But having said that, there must be something personal in this, this guy is really courageous.
Alas, Xu Chuan is not even going to touch the vegetables this time, because who knows what is in the sauce.
Sheila was very obedient and just picked up some vegetable salad or something.
Xu Chuan sat on the side boredly, holding a silver fork between his two fingers, flipping it up and down in his hand like a primary school student spinning a pen.
"Mr. Grylls, does the food here not taste good? I believe the pork kidney dish is cooked just right." Hannibal walked up to Xu Chuan and asked seemingly concerned.
Xu Chuan curled his lips and didn't give the other party any face, "It's really not to your taste. Do you need me to introduce you to New Oriental for further study?"
Although I don’t know what New Oriental means, this person’s tone can already explain a lot of things.
"Is Mr. Grylls good at photography?" Hannibal said in a confused manner. Xu Chuan raised the corners of his eyes and looked at each other. Both parties already knew it.
Sheila looked at the two people surrounded by a strange atmosphere inexplicably, and wanted to stay away from them.
Although he didn't know what happened between the two, it was obvious that the man around him had no good impression of this elegant Dr. Lecter.
She knew the other person very well. Although this guy usually didn't speak pleasantly, he rarely showed such obvious hostility to someone.
However, these two people said nothing more until the banquet ended in a peaceful atmosphere.
This meal was the most interesting meal Xu Chuan had ever eaten in his life. The interesting part was that he didn't eat a bite, but he was full after watching others eat.
As the guests left one after another, Hannibal's house gradually became quiet. The hired waiter had already begun to clean up the mess. Hannibal and Bloom were wiping wine glasses on the side.
Xu Chuan was also ready to leave, but he really admired this guy for being so calm. Although he didn't know how efficient the FBI was, it shouldn't take long to test a DNA.
Unless that pig's heart is really a pig's heart, then there's not much to say.
"Mr. Grylls, can you wait a moment?" Hannibal put the wine glasses neatly on the table and straightened his shirt.
The people left one after another, leaving only three people from Xu Chuan, Hannibal and Alana Bloom.
Dr. Bloom, a psychologist, just smiled and did not notice the strange atmosphere between the two people at all. His professional skills were not good enough.
A woman in love has an infinite IQ of zero.
Xu Chuan was helping Xue La put on her coat. Hearing Hannibal's words, he didn't pause at all and replied without raising his head, "No, thank you."
Wait a moment, think yourself stupid, right?
It's just that Hannibal didn't seem to understand what he was saying, "Mr. Grylls, I still think you should wait a moment." This time his tone was unusually firm.
Xu Chuan turned his head, and the psychologist was pointing an HK P7 pistol at him.
Tsk, this model is so rare! Master Xu’s first reaction was this. What Hannibal had in his hand was not an ordinary P7M8 or M13, but a P80. This was a new pistol specially designed by HK to participate in the Austrian army.
Developed through competitive bidding, 80 means 1980.
There are only 26 prototype guns of this model in the world. It is absolutely priceless and has no market. Being pointed at this gun is definitely a very luxurious thing.
"Lecter, what are you doing?" Dr. Bloom finally reacted.
Hannibal looked at the other person, "Sorry, Alana."
Xue La seemed to be used to this kind of unexpected situation. She took off her coat and put it on her hands. She came over and kissed Xu Chuan on the cheek. "Come on, my dear." After saying that, she sat aside and prepared.
Watch a play.
Mag looked at Sheila with no meaning, then turned her attention to Xu Chuan, "Is this why you didn't want to come to the banquet before?"
Xu Chuan nodded, "Almost, but not all."
"Is there any other reason?"
"Well, for example, I don't want to eat people if I have a choice."
"Eating people?" Mag immediately thought of the inexplicable message Sheila sent her, and then looked at Hannibal in horror.
Xu Chuan pointed at the psychiatrist, "This is the famous Chesapeake Ripper. I'm right, doctor."
Now that Hannibal had taken out his gun, he was completely at odds with it, "That's right, but I don't like this name. It's vulgar and has no sense of art."
Xu Chuan shrugged, "How about calling you a hyena in protective clothing?"
Sheila covered her forehead and wanted to remind this guy that he still had a gun in his hand.
Hannibal was not affected by his provocation, "I know you are carrying a weapon. In order for us to proceed smoothly, please throw it over."
Smiling, Xu Chuan took out the HK45 from his waist and raised it in his hand, "Are you sure you want me to throw it over?"
"Put it on the table and slide it over."
Of course Xu Chuan did as he was told.
Several people sat back at the dining table, Hannibal stood at the head seat, and another unique banquet began.
"Can you hurry up? I didn't eat anything just now. I'm going back for a late-night snack." Xu Chuan looked impatient.
Hannibal took out his kitchen utensils again, "You just said you don't want to eat people when you have a choice, so I want to ask you what would you do if you didn't have a choice?"
"Just like now, if I made the beautiful Ms. Sheila a dish, would you eat it under the threat of death?" Hannibal came over and held down Sheila's shoulders behind her.
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Xu Chuan originally wanted to tease Menzi with him, but when he turned around, he saw that Xue La was so scared that she was shaking like chaff.
"Oh, it's okay, don't worry." He could only comfort the woman by holding her hand, and decided not to play anymore.
"Of course not, and why do you think you can threaten me?"
"Then let's try it." He patted Sheila on the shoulder and walked to the operating table to choose a suitable tool.
Xu Chuan looked at Hannibal who seemed to have everything under control with a sarcastic smile on his face, "I also want to ask you two questions."
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"First, do you know the total market value of UC Technology and the world's fifth-largest media group?"
Hannibal raised his head, his face also full of ridicule, "I really haven't calculated this matter, but are you threatening me?"
Xu Chuan looked at him and shook his head, "Of course I'm not threatening you. The answer is nearly 60 billion US dollars. So for the second question, why do you think Allen and I go out without bodyguards."
"Oh, I thought you were going to say something. I'm pretty sure that Allen Wayne has taken away all the bodyguards, so who else can come to save you now?" Hannibal was very confident, even though Allen had taken all the bodyguards with him in advance.
It was a pity that the female reporter left, but it was also very much in line with Hannibal's wishes that he took away all the bodyguards.
Xu Chuan raised his right hand, stretched out his thumb and index finger to make a pistol gesture, "Tell me, should I kill you?"
"If you beat me to death, just use your fingers?"
"Try it, maybe it works?" Xu Chuan pointed his index finger at Hannibal, and then said "Biu!" with a voice.
Five seconds passed, and nothing happened at the scene. Xu Chuan looked slightly embarrassed, "Well, how about I try again?"
"Okay, Mr. Grylls, don't do it again..." Before Hannibal could finish his words, there was a sound of glass breaking from the window.
His right hand holding the pistol flew out with a stream of blood.
"Who said there was no gun tip... No, who said there wasn't... ah, forget it." Xu Chuan blew on his finger and then made a cowboy's move to put away the gun.
Hannibal didn't react until now. It's undeniable that this guy's willpower is really amazing. He only had a surprised expression when he saw the missing right hand, and he immediately picked up the gun with his left hand, which was quite fast.
Another bullet flew in, this time hitting his thigh.
The ogre with a strong body and amazing willpower finally fell to the ground, roaring with pain and unwillingness in his throat. He looked at Xu Chuan who was sitting there with his chin in his hands. This bastard actually used a sniper.
The door was pushed open, and a black man wearing a US military ACU urban camouflage combat uniform and holding a SIG516 rifle broke in. "Boss, that Biu of yours is really too childish."