The Rise of the Evil Prince (98108)

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Chapter 98
A Stormy Night At noon that day, news spread throughout H City: the Japanese Yamaguchi-gumi had swept through the entire city overnight. Although H City was part of J Province, for the people of Northeast China, the Japanese were undoubtedly the most hated people, harboring deep-seated hatred. Therefore, everyone reacted strongly to this incident, with many demanding revenge.
Unfortunately, J Province didn't have any powerful gangs; their influence was scattered, making them powerless against the Japanese. However, despite the considerable strength and weaponry of the Japanese, they inevitably encountered fierce resistance. The news sparked widespread outrage on the very first day it spread.
China is a place with extremely complex interpersonal relationships, where many people have intricate and deeply entrenched connections. Therefore, the moment this news spread, countless people learned of it. Several regions near HC City quickly formed an alliance, including MD City, a nearby city in H Province. This alliance aimed to firmly block Japan's continued development and effectively shut them down. Since the Japanese were outsiders within China, they dared not use large quantities of firearms; the main battles were still knife fights. Undoubtedly, combat with cold weapons is entirely about manpower, and China has the largest population. After years of development, China's population has long exceeded 2 billion. Under such circumstances, there are also many gangs. The gangs around HC City are not on the same level as the Yamaguchi-gumi, but their numbers are no less than, if not greater. Furthermore, many gangs secretly support the Japanese and are thus confined to their territory, unable to make any moves. They can only use HC City to conduct smuggling, but the results are not good.
Because of the Japanese actions, the entire Northeast region began to stir. The reason was simple: many shrewd people didn't believe the Japanese actions were so simple, as this wasn't their usual style. What kind of people are the Japanese? They're like dogs. They won't bite where there's no profit to be made, and a small city like HC wasn't worth their effort. They didn't know the Yamaguchi-gumi had dispatched a full 8,000 people. What does 8,000 people mean? Although Japan has now grown to 200 million people, even the most powerful Yamaguchi-gumi only has about 100,000 members. The entire Japanese underworld alliance, the Yakuza, comprises 21 large and small gangs, totaling only about 800,000. No one would believe that the entire Japanese underworld would mobilize even one percent of its members just for a small city like HC. Therefore, many people began to pay close attention to that area.
Meanwhile, the Ice Mirror Society also began to stir. December weather was bitterly cold, but the Ice Mirror Society's headquarters, the seventeenth-floor conference room of the Northern Enterprise, was already packed with people. Five hall masters were present: the Ice Soul Hall, specializing in intelligence and assassination; the Punishment Hall, specializing in criminal law; the War Hall, specializing in combat; and the Gold Hall, specializing in finance. The first three halls were still held by veterans, and the last one was naturally Wu Wei, as I couldn't find a more suitable person for the time being. There was also the Dark Hall, directly under Zhang Hu and Zhou Tiejun. This Dark Hall was responsible for organizing all illegal businesses; although small in number, it was undoubtedly extremely important.
Besides this, there were also the heads of the seventeen counties and the city, all sitting there engaged in lively discussions.
Suddenly the door opened, and a handsome young man in black trousers and a black jacket walked in. He was flanked by a group of guards in black suits, who respectfully opened the ornate door for him. This was undoubtedly me. As I entered, the twenty-odd people around me stood up and bowed respectfully. These people had finally changed their bad habits; each of them, dressed in suits and ties, looked like a group of successful people. Looking at them, I nodded with satisfaction and said, "Please sit down."
Everyone sat down respectfully, looking at the person in the center... Sitting in the center, one of my men placed a strong cup of tea beside me. Looking at the group of people sitting around me, I said, "I've gathered you all here today not for anything else, but for the continued expansion of the gang. I think you all know that the Japanese have recently made a move against HC City. Although it's not within H Province, it still involves us. Because HC isn't very far from H City, few gangs around it can stop them. So, someone suggested to me that our Ice Mirror Gang should continue to expand. That's why I called you all here to hear your opinions."
"Young Master Xie, in my opinion, it's time for us to make our move. Our Ice Mirror Society has been stabilizing its territory for almost a month and a half now. Our personnel have all been screened, and our territory is secure. We have leverage over every local government official. While we can't say we're completely law-abiding, the security in our territory is much better now, and many people are willing to pay protection money to us. Our Ice Mirror Society is currently in H City and the surrounding seventeen counties. Although we can't say we're impregnable, supporting Zhang Yixing is no problem. So I think we should fight, fight hard. We've already started infiltrating the surrounding areas. They're no match for us. They're fighting their own battles, and their strength is low. Recently, they've relaxed their vigilance. If we strike now, we can definitely catch them off guard and annihilate them all. At least we'll have three more cities under our control. So I think we should fight." Zhang Hu stepped forward and said to me casually, but his words were much more sophisticated, and his analysis was quite reasonable.
"Yeah, Young Master Xie, let's do it! Let's fucking kill them! The brothers have been fed up with those bastards around us for ages. Just one nod from you, and we can wipe them out!" Wu Jinniu said casually.
"Okay, let's go," Zhou Tiexiong said coldly, his words concise yet unwavering, radiating excitement.
"Yes, I think this method is feasible, and our finances can support it, so I think we can do it," Wu Wei said with a laugh.
"Yeah, let's fight, Young Master Xie!" many people shouted. Seeing their excited expressions, I smiled. This was exactly the result I wanted. Since these brothers wanted to fight, I wouldn't stop them, and I was inclined to do so as well. After waving them to shut up, I said calmly, "In that case, Zhang Hu, temporarily halt your clandestine business and transfer all your men to help organize the expansion. Zhang Hu, you mobilize 1,000 men and the Iron Army to fight westward for me. Don't worry about it; entering J Province is fine. Fight as far as you can. However, be careful after entering J Province. Don't be too aggressive, otherwise it won't benefit us. After all, we don't have much official power there. You need to be more restrained. Also, the northern region of Tie Xiong is yours." You have 1,000 men. The south will be handled by Li Cheng, who will give you 1,000 men. As for the east, I think Chen Bing and Jin Niu will take over. Their forces are relatively weak, and we've already taken a lot from them before, so I'll give you 500 men. The remaining 500 will guard our current territory. Also, send a group of our peripheral underlings to the Ice Mirror Society to oversee things. Later, we'll transfer some of the better performers to the Ice Mirror Society. This is our all-out effort, and I hope you won't let me down. As for the official connections, I'll handle that for you; you can rest assured. Wu Wei, you'll be in charge of overall coordination here. Also, send some money to the leaders of the areas we're planning to expand into. We don't expect them to switch sides immediately, but at least keep them neutral.”
"Yes, Young Master Xie." All the underlings stood up excitedly and respectfully addressed me. After saying that, I nodded and told them to figure things out on their own. I walked out alone. As a qualified leader, I only needed to give them a general direction. How they did it, and what they should do, was none of my concern. After all, I was the leader, not the underlings. If I had to figure everything out for them, what would be the point of having them?
"Ring ring, ring ring..." My phone rang as soon as I stepped out the door. After answering, I heard my uncle's voice. I was startled when I heard his voice because although I often visited my uncle, he had never called me during the day. So I was quite surprised. Before I could react, I heard my uncle say, "Tianxie, come to my office later. I have something to discuss with you."
Although I was a little surprised by my uncle's words, I still agreed. So I drove the two modified silver Ferrari FXX that Long Yi had given me towards the provincial government. I really like this car. The four exhaust pipes, the upturned doors, and the streamlined design are all masterpieces. However, I don't usually like to drive it because it's too flashy. But since I was going to see my uncle, I didn't need to be so discreet. Besides, I didn't want anyone to see me, so it was obvious that no one would stop me when I drove this car.
I rushed in. Although there was no sign, no one stopped me. When I got out of the car, Xiao Zhang was already waiting for me at the door. He paused for a moment when he saw me, then immediately greeted me with a smile, saying, "Young Master Xie, come and see. Secretary Li is already upstairs. Please come with me."
He then led me upstairs, opened the door for me, and closed it tightly before standing in the doorway. When I walked in, my uncle was sitting in his spacious office writing something. Hearing the door open, he looked up, saw me, and stood up, saying, "Come and sit down."
"Yes, Uncle, I wonder what brings you here?" I smiled at my uncle after sitting down.
"Well, I'm here to tell you that my transfer order has been issued. I've been in this position for over a decade, and the Liu family has always tried their best to prevent me from rising further. But this time, they can't stop me. I've been transferred to be the Minister of Justice, Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. I'll be leaving in a week. You'd better be careful here from now on. I've heard about that Ice Mirror Conference you organized, but... you went a bit too far. Although the secretary who takes over is also one of my people, I want to tell you that you'd better tone it down. Back then, I could control everything here because the Liu family didn't dare to touch me. Although the person who comes next is my..." "You're my successor, and I personally promoted you, but the Liu family won't treat you well. So, while they'll try their best to protect you, they won't go as far as I do. After all, if I were here, I could suppress anything for you, but not now. So you need to be more discreet." My uncle said earnestly to me. Everyone in the family knew about the Ice Mirror Society. Although they didn't support it, they didn't oppose it either. However, from my uncle's tone, I could tell he didn't care much about the Ice Mirror Society. To him, the underworld was still the underworld. Apart from the Qing, Hong, and Zhu families, the rest of the government would kill them if they wanted to, without even the ability to resist. So he didn't value them. To him, they were just my toys.
"Okay, I understand, Uncle. Don't worry, I'll be careful in the future. But I'm going to pull off something big soon, in the next few days. I hope you can help me out and give the lower-ups a heads-up." I said to my uncle with a smile. I wasn't afraid of my uncle. You see, I'm the only son of the Li family. Although I'm not my uncle's son, his love for me is unparalleled.
"You... tell me, what's going on?" My uncle rolled his eyes at me and then chuckled.
"Well, it's like this, my Ice Mirror Society wants to take over several surrounding cities, and also wants to develop in J Province, so... hehe... I want your help." I said to my uncle with a smile.
"Oh, taking over several surrounding cities, you have quite the appetite, but... can you handle it?" My uncle asked, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Hehe, don't you know me? Would I do something I'm not confident about? Don't worry, my men will start tonight. Three days, give me three days and I'll take over these cities, of course, provided you give me a heads-up." I said with a smile, my tone full of confidence.
My uncle stroked his chin and muttered to himself, "I see. If that's the case, then I can help you with this."
"Thank you, Uncle." I said immediately with a smile.
"However... you need to tell me what level you're planning to reach. You need to know you're the heir of the Li family, and you're the only heir. That means you alone can carry on the Li family line and ensure its continued prosperity. So your responsibility is very heavy. Grandpa sent you here to relax and prepare you for taking on this important role in the future. But I see you're doing quite well in this underworld business, and you seem to be planning to expand it further. What level do you really want to reach? You should know that our Li family started in the military, and Grandpa might send you into the military in the future. You'll have to give up here then." My uncle changed the subject and spoke to me earnestly.
"Reach what level? Hehe, Grandpa said I can play around until I graduate from university. My Ice Mirror Society will naturally develop to that point. As for what level the Ice Mirror Society should reach, I haven't thought about it, but I want to know if it should be stronger than the Zhu family, otherwise how can we suppress them?" I said with a smile.
"Better than the Zhu family, hahaha! Kid, you say you can be even more powerful than the Zhu family in the underworld? Good for you! I support you. Whatever happens, your uncle can help you sort it out. But... remember this: there are conditions. If you can't achieve that level within eight years of graduating from university, then you'd better come back and be your eldest son. After all, you're the hope of the Li family." My uncle laughed as he spoke, his expression turning serious towards the end.
"No problem, you watch out. I'll leave the rest to you. Oh, and say hello to your successor. I'll have someone send him some small gifts in the next couple of days." I stood up happily and walked out, talking as I went. Just as I finished speaking, the door closed, leaving my uncle shaking his head and laughing as he watched me leave.
"That kid, really," my uncle muttered to himself after I left. He then called Xiao Zhang in, gave him some instructions on what I had just said, and ordered him to do it. Xiao Zhang immediately nodded in agreement and went out.
Xiao Zhang was riding high now. His uncle had promoted him, and he had gone to the central government with him. As a member of the Central Yuan Dynasty's secret arts, his status had undoubtedly risen again, so he was full of energy. He was especially devoted to my matter, so after receiving the news, he immediately rushed out to arrange everything, making sure everything was arranged perfectly.
After all, a smart man like Xiao Zhang knows who he can offend and who he can't. I was clearly the one he couldn't offend. So, within a few hours of me leaving, all the leaders with some status in the areas targeted by our Bingjian Society received a call from Xiao Zhang. He made a subtle request to them in the name of my uncle. Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it was understood perfectly. They all readily agreed and immediately found their subordinates to arrange everything. It can be said that the Bingjian Society had already settled things with the local governments before even taking any action.
Chapter 099 Ninja
"What should we eat tonight?" In a quiet but elegant corner of a stylish and well-organized restaurant, a man sat with dazzling candles on the table. The candles' reflections shimmered clearly on the transparent glass wall beside him. From this vantage point, one could clearly see the brightly lit night view of H City. At this moment, the man, or rather the boy, looked down at the woman in front of him with a smile. She was about twenty-one or twenty-two years old and dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and a white sweater. As he spoke, one of his hands touched her delicate pink hand.
"Whatever, I need to get back quickly! You know Bingbing is home alone, I need to go back and keep her company! Honestly, why would you invite me to dinner alone for no reason? If Bingbing knew, she'd definitely be angry with me." The woman in the white sweater was none other than the beautiful and charming Qi Mei, and the man was naturally me. She rolled her eyes at me, her expression a mix of coquettishness and reproach, but she couldn't hide the joy hidden within.
"Give us both a medium-rare steak, and a bottle of '82 red wine," I said to the waiter with a smile after hearing Qi Mei's words.
Turning to Qi Mei, I smiled and said, "Today is a special day, which is why I called you out alone. As for Bingbing, don't worry about her; Ziying is with her now. Tonight will be a wonderful night for us.
" "What day?" Qi Mei blushed slightly after hearing my words. She understood what I meant, but she was still a little surprised by the "wonderful night.
" "Hehe, today is your 25th birthday, December 17th. I remember that date very clearly. Here, this is for you." I smiled at Qi Mei and handed her a pink box.
Qi Mei blushed again, looked at me gratefully, and whispered, "How did you know it was my birthday?"
"Hehe, of the three of you, you know me best. I think you understand that finding out your birth date isn't difficult for me." After a bottle of red wine was delivered, half a glass was poured for each of us, and placed in front of Qi Mei and me. I picked up my glass and took a small sip.
"You..." Qi Mei rolled her eyes at me, but a happy smile appeared on her lips. She opened the pink box, and instantly, a dazzling display of jewels erupted. A beautiful white diamond brooch appeared before us, shimmering and iridescent under the bright lights, looking absolutely stunning.
"Oh my god! Tianxie, this brooch is so beautiful! How did you get it?" Qi Mei exclaimed excitedly, clearly delighted with the brooch, her face beaming with joy.
"Hehe, my mom bought it at an auction in France a few days ago. I brought it over, and so I'm giving it to you as a gift," I said with a smile.
"Really, hehe, Tianxie, this brooch is really beautiful, but I can't accept it. I know it must be expensive unless you take my money." "Qi Mei held the brooch, her eyes filled with joy, but she looked at me with unwavering determination.
"Are you sure?" I asked with a half-smile.
"Of course, I'm very sure," Qi Mei said seriously, stroking the diamond brooch repeatedly.
"Hehe, this is a piece by the famous French designer, Reilly Berg. My mother bought it for $3.4 million. Hehe, do you think you have that much money to give me?" I chuckled, looking at Qi Mei.
"I...no," Qi Mei said dejectedly, like a defeated rooster, looking at the diamond brooch in her hand. She hesitated for a moment, then handed it back to me, saying, "I don't want it anymore, it's too expensive, not suitable for me."
"Hehe, don't forget, you're my woman now. As my woman, how can you not accept what I give you? If you don't accept it, I'll be very angry. You need to understand, if I get angry, the consequences will be very serious!" "I said to Qi Mei with a half-smile, but even I could feel the irresistible tone in my voice, let alone Qi Mei.
In the end, Qi Mei could only look at me, then at the diamond brooch, and let me put it on her. Of course, during this process, I inevitably took advantage of her a little again, which naturally made Qi Mei blush.
"Sir, would you like anything else?" Just then, a waiter wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and a bow tie came over with a tray. He bent down and spoke softly to me.
Suddenly, as he bent down, a small knife appeared from under the tray and stabbed at me. When it reached my body, he could no longer move. Looking up, he saw that his short dagger was firmly held between my two fingers. No matter what he did, he couldn't move the dagger at all. In an instant, his face turned ashen, and he looked at me with fear, then tightened his grip.
"Heh, you think you're too weak to kill me? You want a dagger? Fine, I'll give it to you." I laughed at the person in front of me, then with a flick of my two fingers, the dagger snapped in two. I kicked the man who had tried to assassinate me to the ground.
"Watch out!" Suddenly, I sensed a murderous aura approaching from afar. Based on my three years of experience as an assassin, I knew someone was targeting us. A bullet flew from the distant rooftop. With lightning speed, I shouted and grabbed Qi Mei from beside me. This time, their target was Qi Mei. I could clearly feel two sniper rifles; it seemed they had anticipated my rescue of Qi Mei. Everything from the beginning was a calculated move against me. As I pulled Qi Mei over, another bullet was already flying. I intended to catch it, because neither my speed nor my physical strength made me immune to ordinary bullets. However, the moment the bullet approached, I instantly turned and dodged it, realizing it wasn't an ordinary bullet.
Looking at the hole pierced by the bullet—starting from the glass, penetrating the sofa, the coffee table, and the steel plate beneath it, before finally piercing the ground and creating a hole—I breathed a sigh of relief and muttered to myself, "Heavy armor-piercing round. What ruthless tactics." "
You know, heavy armor-piercing rounds are specifically designed for tanks, fired from special firearms, and are specifically designed to kill the personnel inside the tank. They can penetrate 20-30 centimeters of steel plate, let alone my body. Although my body is very strong and impervious to bullets and blades, I'm not arrogant enough to think I can withstand heavy armor-piercing rounds. Unless I reach the Grandmaster level someday, maybe I could give it a try. After all, the legendary Grandmasters are omnipotent.
When I turned back to look at the two directions from which the bullets came, I found that they were already empty. It seems the other party was a well-trained assassin. Looking at the guy lying on the ground, I don't think I can get anything out of him." I didn't know what news it was. Since he was used as bait to divert my attention, it was enough to prove that he had no value in their organization. They weren't afraid of me knowing anything. When I came over, I found that he was already dead, having committed suicide by poison.
The hundred or so people in the restaurant, stimulated by this series of events, immediately fell into chaos, screaming and scattering in all directions. After all, even an ordinary person would be frightened in such a situation. So, the place was in complete disarray, and many waiters also ran out. Seeing this, I gave a helpless bitter smile and said to Qi Mei beside me, "Looks like someone is deliberately trying to ruin our meal tonight."
"You... really, how come you have so many enemies? You'd better be careful in the future." "Qi Mei said to me with a hint of helplessness, her eyes revealing no trace of worry, but she still forced a smile, perhaps not wanting to add to my psychological burden.
Undoubtedly, as a member of the underworld, it's normal to have enemies. My identity isn't exactly a secret, but not many people have seen me, and even fewer have enemies, because all my enemies are dead. There are only two families that might target me, and only these two families dare to make a move against me: Zhu Zihao and the Japanese Yamaguchi-gumi."
However, after some thought, I quickly ruled out Zhu Zihao. The previous incident had already made things clear. Although Zhu Zihao seemed flamboyant, weak, and excessively indulgent, I could sense he wasn't stupid. He must have guessed my identity from my words. Furthermore, given my demonstrated skills last time, Zhu Zihao wouldn't send these people; it was clearly impossible to succeed. Even if he killed me, he wouldn't benefit. While eliminating a formidable enemy of Qianfeng, he would create a mortal enemy—the powerful Li family, a family capable of destroying his family. This wasn't Zhu Zihao's style, so I ruled him out.
That leaves Yamamoto Ryuji of the Yamaguchi-gumi. I cut off one of his fingers and insulted him last time; he had no reason not to retaliate. The current situation further reinforced my suspicion that it was him. We already had a grudge, so I considered them the most likely culprit.
It seems these little devils also know that the development of the Ice Mirror Society is definitely not good for them. Looking at the time, it's already night. Nighttime is always the domain of gangsters, and Li Cheng and his men have probably already started their operations, launching attacks on the surrounding area. It doesn't look good now; at least someone has their eyes on us, preparing to attack us, even planning to assassinate me, attempting to disrupt the Ice Mirror Society.
"Heh, yes, you know, in the martial world, you're bound to get hurt. Everyone has enemies. Heh, but it seems I was careless this time. Don't worry, I promise to deal with these guys as quickly as possible, letting them know that I, Li Tianxie, am not so easy to kill. Don't worry, I'll handle it well, and I guarantee this won't happen again. But now, I'll take you back first. Heh, it seems I haven't had a chance in a long time." I said with a cold laugh after hearing Qi Mei's words, then smiled gently at her and pulled her away.
"Tianxie, be careful. Judging from your expression, I know you're about to kill someone again. I also know you're involved in the underworld; it's inevitable. I've known that since my sister died. This world isn't all good people, nor is it all bad. Murder is normal in the underworld, but I hope you won't sink so low. Be careful in everything you do." After we got out and sat in the car, Qi Mei said softly to me.
"Yeah, I know. Uh... are you really afraid of a bad person like me?" I asked Qi Mei with surprise as we started the car and sped along the highway.
"Hehe, a bad person? I don't think so. At least you're good to me, and good to Bingbing too. Although you're a lecher, I swore long ago that whoever helps me avenge, I'll be theirs. And the moment you killed Lang Feng, you were destined to be my man." Qi Mei said with a smile.
After listening to Qi Mei's words, I stroked her beautiful long hair, smiled, and shook my head. I took her home, but I didn't go upstairs. Instead, I greeted her and gestured for her to go upstairs. Then I started the car and drove away, arriving at an open space in the suburbs.
"Come out," I said softly to the person behind me after circling the open space around the area. Although my voice wasn't loud, it was clear to everyone within a few hundred meters.
Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the sky, and four or five people dressed in Japanese ninja attire appeared before me. One ninja in a black uniform stood in front of the others, making a total of five. The ninja in front spoke to me in broken Chinese, "You... Li Tianxie."
"Heh, are you dogs of the Japanese Iga clan, or dogs of the Koga clan? Did the Yamaguchi-gumi send you here to kill me?" I said with a smile in Japanese. You should know that I, the young master, am not to be underestimated. I can speak seven languages: Chinese, Japanese, English, French, German, Russian, and Italian, and I can speak them fluently, making others feel ashamed. After all, as a scion of a noble family, there is so much I need to learn. Fortunately, my brain isn't too stupid, so these questions are no problem for me.
"Baka... How dare you insult our great Iga-ryu ninjas! Today we will make sure you die without a burial place!" Several Japanese people immediately became indignant upon hearing my words. One of the ninjas in front charged forward as soon as he spoke, disappearing from my sight in an instant, along with the other four or five people.
There was no one around me anymore. Seeing this, I closed my eyes. This wasn't my first time fighting ninjas, and I knew a bit about them. Although I didn't understand their Five Elements Techniques, I was still confident I could kill them because their movements were too slow. Or rather, although their concealment skills were superb, they couldn't possibly stop breathing and moving, so I could still detect and kill them. After being injured the first time I killed a Koga-ryu special ninja, I hadn't been injured when fighting ninjas since.
Suddenly, the air around me fluctuated, and I felt someone move to my left. A gust of wind blew towards me. Although the blade was gentle, almost negligible, I still felt it. In a flash, I dodged and punched my left side. A blue-clad ninja was sent flying, a large hole appearing in his chest, blood and flesh flying everywhere. He fell to the ground, no longer breathing.
Seemingly caught off guard by this sudden and unexpected attack, no one dared to make a move. However, just as the ninja was killed, a patch of grass in front of me trembled. Without hesitation, I activated "Wind God Retreat" and plummeted from the sky. A scream rang out as I trampled the man to death from the air, blood flowing from the ground.
"Hmph, a bunch of trash. I'm not interested in playing with you anymore." Seeing this, the ninjas were already considering retreating, but I still managed to spot them. A burst of sky-blue flame erupted from my hand, instantly splitting into three streams. Under my control, they landed at the three ninjas' hiding places. Screams followed in quick succession as the three ninjas were instantly incinerated by my eerie blue flames, leaving not even ashes.
Looking at the corpses on the ground, I shook my head disdainfully. These Japanese actually used these guys to kill me? They underestimated me. To be honest, these ninjas were even worse than the assassins from before! Although those assassins were ordinary people, their actions and thoughts were terrifying. They were extremely meticulous and their plans were methodical. Compared to these ninjas who were overly obsessed with their own power, they were the most terrifying because they had earned their place step by step through their own abilities, unlike the useless machines that were the ninjas.
Sometimes things don't end so quickly. I didn't believe those people would let go of this excellent opportunity for me to be alone here. I had been an assassin myself and knew that assassins would not easily let go of any opportunity to eliminate their targets. Under these circumstances, they had no reason not to act.
Chapter 100 The Six Paths of Reincarnation Appears
"Whoosh!" Sure enough, a bullet streaked across the sky, heading straight for me, aiming directly at my forehead. It was the same armor-piercing round, only this time it came from a large tree a hundred meters away. While armor-piercing rounds are powerful, making me hesitant to take them with my bare hands, they posed no challenge for me, as my speed allowed me to easily dodge them. But that wasn't all. Seven other snipers on the other side of the grass also opened fire on me, using armor-piercing rounds. Two snipers crossed fire, relentlessly attacking me. After dozens of shots, the gunfire finally stopped. I immediately rushed to the vicinity of one of the snipers, grabbing him and punching him through the body. The other sniper seemed to sense the threat and began to retreat.
However… it was too late.
"Do you think you can still walk?" I stood before him, blocking his path, and coldly said.
"Hehe...hehe...Wuchang, we meet again..." At this moment, the man made a ferocious sound and said to me with a smile. After speaking, he took off the hat on his head and said to me with a ferocious face. As he spoke, a sharp claw appeared in his hand and he licked his claw.
"Demon," I said coldly, a hint of surprise flashing in my eyes. Demon, ranked fourth among the world's top ten assassins, has been in the business for twenty years, and no one knows who is behind him or what organization he belongs to. But his strength is undeniable. None of the world's top ten assassins are ordinary, and Demon is no exception. He has never failed in his many years in the business, and countless people have died at his hands. A year ago, I fought alongside Demon against a master from the West. That man was a master of the Night Demons, also known as a vampire, a vampire duke, a master-level figure with terrifying strength. Even when Demon and I fought together, we managed to injure him in a life-or-death struggle. It wasn't until the leader of the Heavenly Killers led his team that he was finally killed. In that battle, I even used my special ability, Azure Flame, which shows how terrifying he was.
"Hahaha. Not bad, it's me, Wuchang. You didn't expect it to be me, did you? I really didn't expect to see you here. It's been a year since we last met. I wonder what stage you've reached. Hehe, I hope you won't disappoint me, otherwise... hehe... don't disappoint me, I've improved a lot." The demon said to me with a smile, his ghostly body swaying slightly as he spoke. I knew about the demon; this guy was a failed experiment involving a beastman, or rather, not a beastman, but a cyborg. His body could conjure the most terrifying killing weapons, inflicting the most horrific slaughter on his enemies. Moreover, the demon's power would continue to increase with age, making him an extremely monstrous opponent.
Corresponding to my understanding of the demon, the demon's understanding of me was equally accurate. He also knew some of my techniques and secrets. After all, we couldn't hide anything from each other during that war. It was after that battle that I mastered the Blue Flame. But I believed the demon must have improved as well, otherwise he wouldn't have said such a thing.
"Devil, you've been an assassin for so long, what's the point? If it's for money, then I think you can join my Ice Mirror Society. Although the Ice Mirror Society isn't very powerful now, its future development is immeasurable. Why don't you consider quitting and joining my Ice Mirror Society? I guarantee you'll get much more." Undoubtedly, I intended to recruit a master like Devil. After all, I couldn't afford to give up such talent. If I recruited Devil, the strength of my Ice Mirror Society would at least increase by one level. With him on the job, ordinary gang leaders wouldn't be able to gain any advantage from him.
"Heh heh... Impermanence, for the sake of our former comrades, I can tell you clearly: the former leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi said the same thing to me, but I tore him apart for it. Remember this: don't try to recruit me. I, Devil, will always belong to the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Anyone who tries to recruit me and betray the Six Paths of Reincarnation will surely die." Devil said viciously to me, a hint of murderous intent flashing uncontrollably in his eyes.
"What is the Six Paths of Reincarnation?" I asked the demon in surprise. I knew from our last battle that the demon had likely broken through his previous limits and reached the Grandmaster level. He was already at the peak of the Innate Realm, lacking only an opportunity, so his breakthrough wasn't incomprehensible.
But what intrigued me was who could control the demon, making such an inherently unruly person submit to me with such blind loyalty.
"You ask too many questions," the demon said coldly, attacking without hesitation. His hands transformed into sharp claws, gleaming with black light. I knew the demon's claws were naturally coated with potent poison; contact would be fatal.
I didn't back down. I had nothing to hold back against the demon. Flames instantly enveloped my fists, blue flames clashing with the demon's. Instantly, the poison on the demon's claws evaporated, shattering its black nails. He hadn't hurt me, but I had suffered a considerable loss.
"Gah gah gah... Not bad, not bad, your strength has increased a lot, and you've even cultivated blue flames, truly terrifying. But I wonder if your flames can break through my defenses." The demon's voice changed instantly, his body began to twist, and terrifying bone armor appeared on his body. I knew about the demon's origins; he was once captured by the Japanese for biological experiments, so he had many unknown secrets. He possessed the genes of various animals, and coupled with his innate ability to transform, he was compatible with the characteristics of these animals, making him very powerful, extremely powerful...
But I just don't know if his tortoise shell can withstand the flames in my hand that reach over 3000 degrees Celsius.
After a brief separation, the demon and I clashed again in an instant. Two tough, sharp spikes appeared on the demon's bones as it swung its hand at me. Caught off guard, I was grazed on the shoulder, but I wasn't seriously injured. The demon's strength wasn't enough to inflict much damage on me, only giving me a cut four or five centimeters deep. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I punched the demon with all my might. Although I didn't have time to use my fire ability, this blow was definitely significant for the demon.
The demon was immediately sent flying, crashing to the ground and creating a large crater. It then spat out blood, and countless animal hairs sprouted from its body, revealing all the characteristics of different animals: the eyes of a nightjar, the tail of a tiger, the claws of a lion, the body of an gorilla, the leaping ability of a rabbit, and the legs of a cheetah. At this moment, the demon could no longer be considered human; it was a monster, growing to about three meters tall. It coldly said to me, "Hahaha, Impermanence, this is my ultimate form. I haven't used it on anyone since I mastered it. Today, I'll let you try it."
I dared not be careless, because the demon's power was already considerable, and now it exuded a dangerous aura. I absolutely could not underestimate it. I burst into flames and activated my supernatural ability with all my might. Sky-blue flames instantly spread throughout my body, and the surrounding grass was instantly ignited. The raging fire enveloped me and the demon in the center.
He stared coldly at the demon and said, "Demon, although you are an enhanced cyborg, I think you should understand that as someone synthesized from animal genes, flames have a natural restraining effect on you. Although you may not be afraid of other flames, my blue flames have a temperature of over three thousand degrees, enough to turn your body to ashes. You should think it over carefully. If you still insist on going your own way, don't blame me."
"Haha, I, the Demon, have never known fear. I took this mission not for the money, but to have a proper fight with you. Come on, enough talk!" After saying that, the Demon immediately rushed over and launched a fierce attack on me. Unfortunately, as soon as he got close, flames erupted on my body, and his fur instantly caught fire. However, the Demon still endured the pain and continued to attack. But when I punched him, the Demon's entire arm burst into flames, instantly burning a large area. He was sent flying backward like me, but the situation was different. He was injured, and very seriously. Although the flames were extinguished, his whole body was burned. Although he could still stand up, it was very difficult. I, on the other hand, was fine. I just spat out some blood, my arm was numb, and I was temporarily unable to fight. The difference in skill was immediately apparent.
"Demon, I told you, you're no match for me. Now you should know. To be honest, I'm very curious. Tell me what the Six Paths of Reincarnation are that make you so loyal to me. Be loyal and I'll let you go, otherwise... hmph..." I still cherished the Demon; after all, he was a talent.
"Impermanence, don't try to make me surrender. Let me tell you, I, the Demon, am merely the leader of the Animal Path. The leaders of the other five paths are far more powerful than me. Don't even think about persuading me. In the Six Paths of Reincarnation, no one is afraid of death. Kill me if you want." The Demon said viciously to me.
As soon as he finished speaking, a sound came from outside. Dozens of beast-like beings rushed out and surrounded me, then stood in front of the Demon. One of them, with tiger claws, said to the Demon, "Lord Demon, are you alright?"
"It's alright, what brings you here? You're no match for him, hurry up and leave." The evil spirit said nervously to his subordinates upon seeing them. Although there were only a few dozen of them, they were undoubtedly all elites, each with at least a sixth-rank cultivation level. They were incredibly powerful, making me envious.
"No, Lord Evil Spirit, if it weren't for you and our master saving us twenty years ago, we would be dead by now. If it weren't for you and our master, we would be nothing but a bunch of monsters, neither human nor ghost. Even if we weren't beaten to death, we would starve to death. You are our savior, we can't just abandon you like this. Even if we die, we will die together." The boy with the tiger claws looked to be no more than twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He was quite handsome, except for his tiger claws, which ruined his appearance. After speaking, the boy turned around and glared at me fiercely, as if I were his father's killer, a hint of death flashing in his eyes.
Chapter 101 The Night Before Farewell
"Rat-a-tat-tat!" A burst of gunfire shattered the silence of the night. Two burly men began a desperate battle in the darkness. Bullets streaked across the sky like meteors, their flashes illuminating the inky night. Blood stained the earth, countless souls were taken from them, and lives were lost to the wind.
"Brothers, charge! Don't be afraid to die! Young Master Xie said that if anyone dies, his family will receive a million. Bingjian will take care of them from now on. Charge!" A middle-aged man in his forties, with incredibly muscular physique and a hideous scar on his face, roared. He grabbed a machine gun and charged forward.
Gunfire and smoke filled the city. The entire Northeast night seemed to be ablaze with gunfire, the sound of bullets like a continuous barrage of New Year's firecrackers. The police, who usually guarded the city's peace, had vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed.
The inaction filled the night with chaos, but fortunately, late December in Northeast China is so cold that most people stayed indoors, and few paid attention to what was happening. This allowed the incident to be covered up. No
one knows how long the night's fighting lasted, or what exactly happened. Everything returned to normal by the early hours of the next morning. Large numbers of police were searching house to house, and many suspected that gang members had been taken away. Almost all the smaller gangs were completely wiped out by the police, and arrests were made based on ample evidence.
The events of the previous night were classified as a gang fight. In this day and age, such things are all too common, and people reacted with unusual indifference. Perhaps in their minds, gangs were nothing but trash, their lives and deaths irrelevant to them; the more they died, the better. In contrast, the largest gangs in the three surrounding districts of H City were wiped out overnight.
With the small gangs almost completely wiped out by the police, control of three city districts fell into the hands of the Bingjian Society overnight. The Bingjian Society's influence rapidly expanded from one city district in H City to all three, and began to extend into the surrounding counties. With four cities as a base, their expansion was inevitable. However, since it was just the beginning, this pace was undoubtedly too fast. Therefore, the Bingjian Society didn't rush into any further actions, but instead began to consolidate its power. The most direct method was to recruit surrounding small gangs, forcing them to surrender. Many sensible individuals had already pledged allegiance to the Bingjian Society. In an instant, the entire H Province was shaken as if by an earthquake. H Province only had 13 cities, and the Bingjian Society suddenly unified four of them. Although they had only just occupied and didn't yet have complete control, it was enough to instill fear in everyone. At this moment, the Bingjian Society had essentially become the number one gang in H Province, instilling fear in the surrounding people.
At this moment, I was not concerned about any of these things, because I had more important things to do. My uncle had already left and been transferred to the central government, and his successor had taken office. Fortunately, he was still a member of the Li family. At the moment, I was busy with something else, which was the image project of H City.
The reason is simple: Wu Wei suddenly found me yesterday and told me that my uncle's successor, in order to create a good reputation for himself, has expanded this image project, planning to build a large commercial district, worth hundreds of millions, a massive new commercial area located in the northern part of H city. The old city there will be completely renovated to create a new commercial district, with an extremely grand scale. As a result, many developers have begun to flock to the area. Undoubtedly, none of the developers within H city can handle this lucrative opportunity, so many outsiders and even foreign companies have begun to prepare to take a bite out of it. Naturally, our Bingjian Society's Northern Real Estate Development Company cannot fall behind. 12 billion is undoubtedly a huge sum of money for the Bingjian Society; even the entire Bingjian Society doesn't have that much money right now. However, that's not important. What's important is that this project doesn't require such a large initial investment; only 3 billion is needed for the initial investment. Although the Bingjian Society still can't come up with that much initial investment, since a large amount of funds are used elsewhere, this is not a problem. I can borrow from the family.
Regardless, the Bingjian Society is still the local power in H City, and with the Li family as my backer, I'm not worried about competition from others. However, as the leader of the Bingjian Society, I still came here because northern companies want to compete for this project, so naturally, I'll handle everything.
"Secretary Wu, Governor Ma, Director Zhou, hello to all three of you. I've invited you here today to treat you to a meal and, incidentally, to ask for your help with a small favor." Inside a magnificent room, four people were seated, with no one else present. The table was laden with delicacies. Three of them were portly middle-aged men, and the other was a handsome young man. This young man was none other than myself, and I was smiling broadly at the three of them.
As for why the three of them were able to come, it's actually quite simple. After my uncle called them, I invited them in my capacity as the president of the Ice Mirror Association. To be honest, the Ice Mirror Association now has enough power for them to give face, so when I spoke, they were all smiling, without any unpleasant emotions. I think the main reason for this is the relationship between my uncle and the Li family behind me.
"Hehe, Mr. Li, you're too kind. Just tell us what you need, and we'll do our best to help." Governor Ma said with a smile, then looked at the two people beside him. "
Well, it's like this. I'm planning to do this image project, but as you know, there are many competitors this time. So, I'd like to know the bid price and ask you all to help me get this project to our northern company." I don't have the habit of beating around the bush, so I got straight to the point, then looked at the three of them with a half-smile.
"Well, this... Mr. Li, it's not that we're not giving you face, but this project is a flagship project for our city, and it's received a lot of attention, and..." Director Zhou, seeing that even the leaders weren't saying anything and were just staring at him, could only bite the bullet and start speaking in official jargon.
I interrupted him halfway through his sentence. I could understand their thoughts. What are officials doing with these flagship projects? "For the benefit of the people," haha, that's just kidding. Frankly, it's nothing more than two things: fame and money. Undoubtedly, flagship projects will bring them huge fame and fortune, and the money, of course, comes from the developers. If I were to do it, they would undoubtedly gain nothing.
The reason is simple: would they dare ask me for money? If they dared to utter a single word, my uncle's men would immediately investigate them. Of course, the most important thing isn't that. The Li family behind me could bring them all down with just one word. So they're in a dilemma, but they're unwilling to give up the fat that's already in their mouths, hence the wrangling with me.
"Well, I know you all have difficulties. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Consider it a small gift from me to your children." I said with a smile, and then took out three checks from my pocket, each worth twenty million. Although it wasn't much compared to this project, it wasn't a small amount either.
The three men were initially reluctant to accept the check, but when I stood up and placed it in their hands, they didn't refuse. They only made a token gesture before finally accepting it. I noticed that they all glanced at the check and smiled as they took the money, and I smiled back. The hidden camera above the room was already recording everything, except for my face. Seeing
their smiles, I continued, "I believe you three are aware of the power of our Northern Enterprise and our background. Although our company is relatively new, our influence is undeniable. I believe that in the entire H province, if we can't complete this project, no one else can either. Don't you agree?"
This was undoubtedly a blatant threat. The three men knew the Ice Mirror Society's true strength. Although as high-ranking government officials, they might not be afraid, but my words clearly conveyed one thing: the Ice Mirror Society held absolute power in H city. If I couldn't succeed, no one else could. The Ice Mirror Society absolutely had the capability.
The three men exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of helplessness in the other's eyes. Finally, Secretary Wu spoke to me, saying, "Alright, Mr. Li, don't worry. Leave everything to us; we'll make sure you're satisfied."
Hearing this, I laughed happily. The four of us chatted and drank quite a bit. Before they left, I didn't let them go. Instead, I arranged a prostitute for each of them and, while they were still tipsy, filmed everything. These men were all philanderers; although they had some talent, their wickedness couldn't be changed. Naturally, they unknowingly gave me leverage.
Watching the three of them, drunk and each with one arm around the other, leave, a subtle smile appeared on my lips.
"Tianxie, where are you? Can we meet?" Suddenly, my phone rang. A gentle and beautiful voice came from the other end. It was Qi Mei.
"Yes, okay. Where are you?" I asked, surprised.
"At home. Bingbing and I are waiting for you. Come on, I have something important to tell you," Qi Mei said softly.
"Okay, I'll be right there." Although I didn't know what Qi Mei was up to, I quickly went downstairs and drove to her place.
"Hua Zi, is something wrong with Qi Mei? She seemed a bit off when she called me just now." I called Hua Zi in the car and asked him. Hua Zi's real name is Li Hua, and he and Li Yun are two of my Li family's top assassins, whom I sent to protect Qi Mei and the little girl. Of course, besides them, there are two others protecting Tai Ziying. Their stealth skills are absolutely top-notch, and they specifically studied stealth techniques at the Iga school in Japan, so it's difficult for ordinary people to detect them. I feel quite at ease using them to protect my women.
"No, young master, Miss Qi hasn't been close to any other men outside of the company, so nothing happened to her. However, she seemed to be in a bad mood after leaving the general manager's office today. But you know there are some places I can't follow her into." Hua Zi said respectfully.
"Okay, have someone investigate and see what's going on. I'll call you later." I said after hearing this, and hung up the phone. My mind was racing, wondering what Qi Mei wanted. Although Qi Mei had asked me out before, her tone today felt a little off.
Soon I arrived at Qi Mei's building. I closed the car door and went upstairs. When I rang the doorbell, Qi Mei opened the door for me. She was wearing a simple dress, without any makeup. She smiled slightly when she saw me and pulled me inside. The room was dimly lit. The little girl sat at the table, seemingly in low spirits, looking listless. The table was already set with food, presumably prepared by Qi Mei herself.
"Brother, you're here," the little girl greeted me, but I could sense her gloomy mood.
"What's wrong? What happened?" I asked instinctively.
A single sentence silenced them both. Qi Mei gestured for me to sit down, then said to me, "Tianxie, we're leaving."
"What? Where are we going?" I asked excitedly.
"To SH City, our hometown. The company has decided to transfer me to the SH City headquarters as the clothing design director, so I'm going back. Bingbing will be coming back with me," Qi Mei said quietly.
"Why? Isn't this a good thing? Being a director is just a lousy job. If you want to do it, I'll start a company for you. You can do whatever you want. I don't care about the money, you know that," I said excitedly.
"No, it's not like that, Tianxie. What I want you to know is that you know what Bingbing and I are thinking. But I have my own life to live. I want you to understand me, to know that I'm not someone who wants to live under a man's wing. Besides, that's not the main thing. Bingbing's grandparents are still alive. They're old, and now there's no one to take care of them, which makes me very worried. Bingbing's grandparents miss her very much, so they hope she can keep them company." Qi Mei sighed and said to me, her voice slightly choked. Clearly, she didn't really want to leave, but the little girl's grandparents had become a problem.
"Then... let's bring them over." I said dejectedly. To be honest, I really couldn't refuse such a reason. After all, I knew Qi Mei and her character, and I understood the importance of family.
“Both of them are over eighty years old, and Bingbing’s grandmother has terminal cancer and doesn’t have much time left. That’s why they’re leaving their hometown. That’s why I agreed to the company transfer; otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed. I hope you understand, Tianxie,” Qi Mei said softly to me, one hand on my arm.
“Big brother, I don’t want to leave either, but Grandpa and Grandma need Bingbing, so I want to go back and be with them. Don’t be angry, don’t be sad, okay? I’ll come back. I’ll call you every day. And you can come to Shanghai to see us,” the little girl said softly, her voice choked with sobs.
After hearing this, I composed myself. Such a reason was impossible for me to refuse. Besides, it wasn't like we'd never see each other again or lose contact. I could go to Shanghai to find them anytime. And their reasons were perfectly valid. So, I calmed myself and said to them, "Don't worry, I won't be sad. You two go back. I'll come to see you often."
Hearing this, they smiled, but there was a hint of reluctance in their smiles, a lingering feeling. However, I wasn't afraid of them being stolen away. Damn it, do you think my women, Li Tianxie's women, are so easily lured away? Although people say love can't withstand the test of time, and I believe that, with the power of my Li family, I can send a large number of experts to their side. If any dangerous individuals are discovered, they can be eliminated. Even if I don't trust the two women in front of me, I should trust my family's loyal followers. I can't deny that I'm somewhat selfish and exceptionally domineering. What's mine is mine, and no one can take it away. Even if she doesn't like me anymore, she must still be mine. My women, Li Tianxie's women, are once members of the Li family, and forever ghosts of the Li family.
It's undeniable that this is somewhat wicked, but there's no way around it. I'm not a good person; that's just how I do things. I inevitably become a bit ruthless, but only in this way can I ensure I won't suffer any harm. There's a saying that I particularly admire: the words of the great historical figure Cao Cao: "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me." My approach is not wrong at all, at least that's how I think.
Chapter 102 Legal Beauty
That night, the wind and snow were beautiful, the air was warm and fragrant, the passion was intense, and the farewell was heartbreaking. I don't know when we got drunk, but our emotions could no longer be suppressed. In an instant, they erupted like a flood or a volcano, fierce and intense. When I woke up, it was already dawn. Qi Mei and the little girl had already left. Two letters were left on the table, one white and one pink, which were farewells to me.
He opened the white envelope and read it. Clearly displayed on it was Qi Mei's delicate handwriting: "Tianxie, please forgive my abrupt departure. I simply couldn't leave you when you woke up, because I love you so much. Although we haven't known each other for very long, and you're so much younger than me, I don't know how to control my feelings. To be honest, I feel so safe with you. Even though you're not that old, you give me a sense of security I've never felt before. You know, ever since what happened on Changsheng Street, I've realized you've taken a place in my heart. Heh, a child, and my daughter's boyfriend, even though she's not my biological daughter... Sigh, I once thought about restraining myself..." However, love is like poison; once you're addicted, it's hard to quit. Although I've tried before, unfortunately, I couldn't resist your temptation and ultimately succumbed to your embrace. That time... at the hotel, to be honest, I was really scared. That's when I realized that not giving you my virginity was a mistake. I really regretted it then, but thankfully you appeared. Honestly, at that moment, I felt like you were my Prince Charming... and then... we had that kind of relationship. But I don't regret it at all, because I love you, I really love you, so I don't regret it. Today I'm leaving, so I'm leaving this letter. I want you to know that my leaving isn't... "It's not because I don't love you, it's just that I had to do this. So I hope you can forgive me. Wait... Wait, if Bingbing's grandparents are gone, I will come back to your side, even if it's just a small place. As long as I can see you, I will be satisfied."
After reading Qi Mei's letter for a long time, he let out a long sigh, put down the envelope, and then opened the little girl's envelope. Inside was a cute little face, and the little girl's handwriting was clearly visible. The letter read: "Brother, this morning, Bingbing was woken up by Mom. We actually agreed yesterday that we would leave. Brother, don't be angry. Bingbing can't bear to leave you. I want to be with you forever, but Mom said that Grandpa and Grandma..." Grandma probably won't live much longer. They miss Bingbing, and Bingbing can't ignore them, so she left with Mom. I hope you won't be angry, brother, otherwise I'll be sad. Don't worry, brother, I'll come back later. You can't ignore me then, or I'll be angry, really... Hehe... Brother, give me a smile... Bingbing is gone, I'll call you."
Looking at the two letters in my hand, I shook my head, unsure what to say. I knew they were leaving, but I hadn't woken up yet, so I didn't know what to say. The situation was frustrating, so I didn't stop them. Now, looking at them, I felt a lot of emotions.
Looking at the empty house, I shook my head, turned, and left. I went downstairs, opened the car door, and sped towards the Northern Enterprise. At that moment, all I wanted was my room, watching the crowd below to calm my inexplicable emotions.
When I entered the lobby, a woman in her early twenties, who looked quite young, was standing at the reception desk. She was dressed in a business suit, wore glasses, and had short, ear-length hair. She looked very pretty, and although the glasses detracted from her beauty, they couldn't hide her aura—a mature and aloof presence, with a hint of authority. She was holding a thick stack of documents and stood there ramrod straight.
"I need to see your boss. Please inform him," the woman said calmly, her tone conveying an air of unyielding authority.
"Excuse me, do you have an appointment?" the receptionist said respectfully with a slight smile.
"No, but I'm here representing Hongxing Real Estate Company. I'm their legal representative, and I need to see your boss. Please inform him," the woman said calmly, her tone carrying a hint of arrogance.
"I'm sorry, without an appointment, no one can see our boss. If you insist, I can call and make an appointment for you," the receptionist said with a smile, without a trace of anger. Actually, many of the female service staff and receptionists in this northern company used to be girls in our establishment, but they later quit, and we selected some of the better ones to fill the positions. To be honest, they've seen it all and naturally weren't afraid of a mere lawyer. So, although humble, they showed no rudeness or backing down.
Their conversation undoubtedly piqued my interest, so I called the front desk directly, skipping Wu Wei, and asked the receptionist to tell the girl to come to the 18th floor.
The woman seemed to have received the message and walked to the elevator next to me. She glanced at me, her eyes filled with doubt, probably wondering why someone dressed like me and of my age would be here. However, she didn't say much, and after glancing at me, she didn't look at the private elevator again. I ignored her and went straight in when the elevator came down. Although there was a private elevator, I preferred to go with her and see what this beautiful lawyer was up to.
After entering the elevator, she glanced at it and muttered to herself, "Why is it only the seventeenth floor?"
"Hehe, the eighteenth floor is the president's office and private area. There's no elevator there; it only goes up to the seventeenth," I said with a smile.
Suddenly, the elevator, which was ascending, stopped mid-air. The sudden jolt caused the beautiful lawyer to fall into my arms. I pulled her close, my hand accidentally touching her firm breasts. To be honest, they felt really good. I unconsciously squeezed them a couple of times. Then the elevator stabilized, and we remained in that awkward position.
A blush immediately crossed the woman's face. She straightened up, adjusted her glasses, glanced at me, coughed awkwardly twice, and said nothing more.
Of course, all of this was actually arranged by me. The elevator stopped because I had already informed the management to stop for a few minutes so I could get closer to this beautiful woman. Although she wore glasses, I thought she was quite attractive. The old-fashioned black glasses only obscured her face, but her beautiful figure was undeniable—curvy and absolutely gorgeous. Her voice was sweet and intoxicating; her moans were top-notch. How could I let such a woman go? Admittedly,
Qi Mei and the others' temporary departure made me a little unhappy, but it didn't affect my grand ambition of collecting beauties from all over the world. Therefore, I absolutely wouldn't let this beauty slip by. Seeing a blush creep across her face, I smiled and said, "Hehe, sorry, I didn't mean to."
"You still say that!" the beauty immediately said angrily, rolling her eyes at me and saying, "Let me tell you, if it weren't for the fact that you didn't mean to, I would definitely report you for sexual harassment. But this time, I'll let you off the hook because you didn't mean to."
"Hehe, don't be like that. It was my fault. Wait, I'll treat you to dinner sometime as an apology." I said with a smile. What a joke! I did nothing wrong. It was all intentional. Otherwise, how could I have made a mistake with my skills? But I couldn't say that.
"Hehe, you little brat, you want to treat me to dinner? Be careful, I'll eat you out of house and home! Let me tell you, I don't go to low-class places. Honestly, I've seen plenty of kids like you before. Hehe, you're so young and you don't know how to behave. Don't think I don't know what's going on in your head!" The beautiful woman rolled her eyes at me and said, making me feel quite annoyed. Look at my figure, is this what you call small? I'm 185cm tall, not short anywhere. Apart from my somewhat youthful face, I really can't find anything small about me. Undoubtedly, the beautiful woman's words only fueled my ambition.
"Damn it, since you say that, I'll get you into bed and see if you still say I'm young then." I thought maliciously to myself, but although I thought that, I didn't say it. Instead, I casually said to her, "Hello, Li Tianxie, what's your name and what are you doing here?"
"Hehe, Wu Ziqiong, a trainee lawyer at Xinghua Law Firm. I'm here to see the CEO of this company. I'm here to negotiate with him on behalf of the company regarding the compensation for the migrant workers from Hongxing Company, and also to deliver a lawyer's letter to discuss the commercial dispute between the two companies." Wu Ziqiong smiled at me, speaking with an air of confidence.
"Uh, is this your first case?" I asked tentatively. I really couldn't understand which stupid company would bother us, let alone which lawyer would dare to take on this case. Obviously, someone had probably taken on this hot potato and then dumped it on this trainee lawyer who had just graduated.
"Yes, how did you know?" Wu Ziqiong said with surprise and curiosity after hearing my words.
"Hehe, I'm just guessing, but I know this company's background isn't simple. Aren't you afraid to come here like this?" I reminded Wu Ziqiong.
"No, I'm not afraid. Everyone is equal before the law. No one is superior to anyone else. Even if they have connections, I can still sue them. This time I have ample evidence, and I don't believe anyone can be above the law. By the way, how do you know so much?" Wu Ziqiong said righteously, making me feel frustrated. I shook my head inwardly. She seemed like another poor kid poisoned by the government, fresh out of school and completely unaware of the darkness of this society, thinking that the law really applies to everyone. Just as I was shaking my head inwardly, Wu Ziqiong suddenly looked at me with a suspicious gaze and asked,
"Uh, actually, I'm an employee of this company." I didn't react for a moment and answered her casually.
"What? How old are you?" Wu Ziqiong asked excitedly.
"I'm 16, almost 17, so what?" I asked in surprise.
"What?! You're so young, not even an adult yet! This company is employing child labor! Humph, that's outrageous! Do you want to file a complaint? I won't charge you lawyer fees, don't worry, I can definitely help you win!" Wu Ziqiong said angrily, grabbing my hand, making me feel incredibly annoyed.
"Uh... no need," I said, slightly embarrassed.
"It's nothing, don't be afraid, I'll protect you. You need to learn to protect your interests with legal means. You're still a child, how can you work? They're simply too much!" Wu Ziqiong said angrily, grabbing my hand excitedly. Wow, she's practically a righteous angel!
"No, it's like this, my parents are dead, and my family is very poor, we can't afford to go to school, so I came here to work," I said without batting an eye. Parents, I didn't mean it, please forgive me.
"Oh, I see..." Wu Ziqiong looked at me with pity after hearing my words, then suddenly said with a suspicious expression, "Wait a minute, your family is very poor, yet you dress like this?"
"Well... well, the clothes aren't really brand names. They look nice, but they're all cheap stuff from street vendors. You can see for yourself, none of them have any brands. And I didn't want to dress like this, but I have to be the boss's brother's assistant here, so he forced me to dress like this, saying that if I dressed poorly, it would embarrass him, so he made me dress up..." I almost didn't react, then suddenly remembered that my clothes were specially designed by my French designer and had no brand names, so I immediately came up with this lame excuse, looking pitiful as I spoke.
"Oh, is that so? You really are pitiful. Honestly, you child, I was wondering why you're like this. You're a poor kid. Well then, if you need anything in the future, just call me, and I'll help you." Wu Ziqiong said to me with pity, handing me a business card.
"Here's some money for you. This is all I have. If you ever have any difficulties, you can come to me. You're so young, you shouldn't be working. Just go home. School is the best place for you. Study hard!" Wu Ziqiong took out her business card, then seemed to remember something and took out all the money in her wallet—about five or six hundred yuan—and handed it to me with a pitying look.
Ugh, she actually believed that? I don't know what to say. Is this the legendary "big breasts, no brains"? But if that's the case, why be a lawyer? Just go home and take care of your kids. It's really frustrating. But... hehe, I like big-breasted, brainless beauties. A beautiful woman with intelligence is a real headache.
My irresponsible father always said to me, "Don't complain about how stupid people are. If everyone in the world was smart, what would you be doing?"
That applies to beautiful women too. If all the beautiful women in the world were incredibly smart, who would I be able to fool? So... hehe, the more big-breasted, brainless women the better. I'm not afraid of having too many.
"Waaah... Sister, you're so good to me." I pretended to be touched and buried my head in her arms. Wu Ziqiong wasn't short, about 1.75 meters tall, and with heels, she was about 1.78 meters. At my height of 1.8 meters with shoes on, I could easily bend down and jump into her arms. There was no other way; I had to be shameless at this moment. Otherwise, how could I experience that wonderful place? I snuggled into Wu Ziqiong's arms, rubbing against her left and right, feeling her soft breasts. It was amazing, the feeling was wonderful.
"Don't cry anymore, okay, let's go back soon, don't do it anymore." Wu Ziqiong finally pushed me away from her chest, her face flushed, and then said softly to me.
"Okay, I know." I nodded innocently after hearing this. Damn, since I'd already started pretending, I might as well go all the way, otherwise, it would be very troublesome.
Suddenly, the elevator jolted again and started moving, quickly ascending to the seventeenth floor. As I felt the elevator rise, I cursed inwardly, "These bastards are moving so fast! Why didn't they take longer?" When we reached the sixteenth floor, I said to Wu Ziqiong, "Sister, I'm here. I'm leaving now."
With a smile from Wu Ziqiong, I left. Reaching the sixteenth floor? What a joke! If she saw me going up, a bunch of thugs standing at the door greeting me—what would I be able to pretend to be? So I had to get off halfway and immediately dialed Wu Wei's number. There was no other way; I had to ask him to step in and cover for me.
"Hello, Wu Wei? This is Li Tianxie. Here's the thing… Go now…" I immediately gave Wu Wei instructions, telling him everything about Ji Hua in my heart. Then, on the sixteenth floor, I found a rather wealthy and arrogant-looking thug, dressed him up, and we went up together. Of course, his identity at this moment was Wu Wei's younger brother, the second young master of the Northern Enterprise, and I became his follower.
Chapter 103 Following the Beauty Home
"Remember, once we go upstairs, Boss Wu will be your older brother. Be a little arrogant. Remember, I'm your follower, so be fierce, you hear me? Don't give me any hints, or I'll deal with you when we get back. Of course, if you perform well, I'll tell your boss when we get back today, and he'll promote you to a higher rank." I walked upstairs with the slovenly-looking underling I had found, lecturing him as we went.
"Yes, I understand, Young Master Xie. I'll do my best." The henchman said with a beaming smile. Looking at his current appearance—long, spiky blond hair, leather pants, a black skull-patterned leather jacket, and an earring on one ear—he looked almost identical to me. I nodded in satisfaction and led him from the sixteenth floor to the seventeenth. I believed Wu Wei had everything arranged; after all, I trusted Wu Wei's abilities. If he couldn't even handle something this simple, he wouldn't live up to the name "Ghost Fox." When
I reached the top, the henchmen were initially taken aback, then respectfully greeted the man beside me, "Greetings, Second Young Master."
Their voices were loud and imposing, and they didn't even look at me, which pleased me. Then, at my signal, my henchman shouted at the top of his lungs, "Where's my eldest brother?"
"The eldest young master is upstairs," someone immediately replied respectfully.
"Okay, let's go. Tianxie, come up with me. You little brat, I told you, you should be as carefree as your boss. Honestly, you said you didn't want to work here anymore. I think you've got a death wish. Today I'm going to talk to my brother and have him teach you a lesson." The henchman glanced at me and then cursed at me with the words I had prepared beforehand, leading me upstairs. But judging from the look in his eyes, he seemed pretty scared now.
"What are you afraid of? Be arrogant. I won't blame you today." I said softly as I walked up to him, then pretended to be scared and followed him inside with my head down.
Upon entering, we found that Wu Ziqiong had just sat down, while Wu Wei was sitting on the sofa facing her, not yet speaking. As we walked in, the underling, seeing Wu Wei, immediately went up to him and said, "Big Brother, look at that kid Li Tianxie. He was doing a good job as my follower, but now he's telling me he doesn't want to work here anymore. Give him a good talking to."
"You bastard, get out of here. We'll talk later," Wu Wei snapped at the underling after seeing my look, making him tremble. The underling cowered to the side, glancing at Wu Wei. Honestly, his acting was superb; he looked like a little brother terrified of his older brother. Of course, it's undeniable that Wu Wei commanded respect among his underlings, making them unconsciously afraid.
“Mr. Wu, from what I understand, this boy is a minor under eighteen. I know you employ child laborers. Now that he doesn't want to work anymore, you have no reason to force him. So I hope you won't make things difficult for him; he's still a child.” Wu Ziqiong couldn't stand it anymore. Seeing my pitiful expression, she immediately stepped forward and spoke. Clearly, my earlier image had impressed this beautiful lawyer, who was practically brainless.
“This seems to be our own business. Ms. Wu, please don't interfere. Now, tell me your purpose for being here. It's not to interfere with our Northern companies' employment practices, is it?” Wu Wei said calmly, sitting there, looking quite displeased, like a big boss, which he actually was.
“Well, alright then, let's talk about other things first. We'll discuss Tianxie's matter later.” Wu Ziqiong glanced at me, then looked at Wu Wei and said to him in the same calm tone, her face detached and formulaic.
Wu Ziqiong opened the folder, pushed it next to Wu Wei, and said, "Mr. Wu, on behalf of Hongxing Development Company, I am formally filing a lawsuit against you. Before that, however, I want to speak with you first. Last week, your company, in competition with Hongxing Development Company for a project, actually injured seventeen of their migrant workers, even causing one to be seriously injured and remain in a coma. Furthermore, you used illegal means to harm Hongxing Development Company's interests. Therefore, Hongxing Company has decided to file a lawsuit with the police. Of course, before that, I am here on behalf of Hongxing Company to resolve this issue peacefully. According to my clients, they demand direct economic compensation from your group." "The loss is 20 million, plus 500,000 for each migrant worker's medical expenses, and 1 million for the seriously injured migrant worker. Then this matter can be settled privately. Otherwise, they will file a lawsuit."
After hearing this, Wu Wei smiled slightly and looked at me, noticing the same smile in my eyes. What kind of company is this Red Star Company? They actually dared to steal from our Bingjian Association. Injuring a few of them was definitely too lenient. I didn't expect these guys to really think we were easy targets, trying to extort us. I guess the lawyers from Wu Ziqiong's law firm also know about the background of our Northern Enterprises, so they didn't dare to take on the case and pushed it to Wu Ziqiong, this newcomer. I was wondering why she was here.
Wu Wei made a killing gesture at Wu Wei, who nodded slightly and then smiled faintly at Wu Ziqiong in front of him, saying, "Hehe, Miss Wu, go ahead and sue. Go back and tell the people at Red Star Company that we Northern companies aren't so easily exploited. They're a hundred years too early to mess with us. Make their manager close the company within three days, send the money they demanded here, and then kowtow and admit his mistake, and I'll forgive him. Otherwise... hmph, let him bear the consequences."
"That's a threat! Do you know that's illegal?!" Wu Ziqiong stood up excitedly and said to Wu Wei.
"Hehe, illegal? Did I say we're illegal? Did we threaten you? You just need to relay this message. As a lawyer, you have your responsibilities, so I won't make things difficult for you. Otherwise... hmph... As for their own choice, that's their business. I believe their boss isn't a fool," Wu Wei said calmly.
“Alright, Mr. Wu… then I will convey your message completely. Now let’s talk about Tianxie’s problem.” Wu Ziqiong was furious after hearing this, but she tried to calm herself down and looked at me before speaking to Wu Wei.
“Hehe, Miss Wu, I’ll give you face for the sake of our shared surname and let him leave. However… you should know that even if I let him go, he won’t survive. You should know that his parents are dead and he has no one to rely on. He’ll starve to death if he goes out alone. Although he’ll suffer a bit with my brother, it’s better than starving to death outside.” Wu Wei said to Wu Ziqiong indifferently, deliberately pointing out that I would suffer with his brother.
Undoubtedly, his words filled everyone's minds with fantasies. I could imagine Wu Ziqiong already conjuring up images of me being brutally tortured. Wu Ziqiong glanced at me unconsciously, then turned to Wu Wei in front of her and mustered her courage, saying, "It's alright, I'll sponsor him."
"Haha...haha...since Miss Wu says so, then I'll let him leave," Wu Wei laughed, winking at me when no one was looking, giving me an understanding look. Damn, only now did I realize how right I was to recruit Wu Wei. This guy is too clever; he unknowingly created an opportunity for me.
"Alright, thank you, Mr. Wu. Let's go, Tianxie, come with me." Wu Ziqiong stood up and said to Wu Wei. After speaking, she walked to my side and whispered to me. Then she took my hand and left. When we came down from the eighteenth floor and reached the seventeenth floor, a group of thugs saw me, and their eyes... only had two words in their eyes: "admiration." I left amidst their envious gazes.
The two of us walked down the stairs together and arrived at the entrance of the Northern Enterprise. At this moment, I stood at the entrance and said helplessly, "Sigh, sister, I can walk by myself. I think I can find another job. Don't worry, I won't look for this kind of work again this time."
"No, you're just a kid with no one to rely on. Where can you go? I'll take you back to your place. You don't need to work anymore. Although I just started working, my salary is not low. I can support you." Wu Ziqiong said to me with a bright smile.
Ugh, this woman seems to have forgotten what happened when we first met, and she's forgotten how I acted back then. I really don't know what to say. Now she's saying she'll take care of me? What a joke! She believed someone she just met based on a few words? I really wonder how this woman has managed all these years. This is very puzzling.
If it weren't for the fact that H City is our Ice Mirror Society's territory, and everyone, big or small, whether they're swindlers, thieves, or petty criminals, has to make a living under our control, and no one dares to mess with us, or openly walk into our Ice Mirror Society headquarters, I'd really suspect that Wu Ziqiong is a manipulator of handsome men.
"I...I don't have a home." I immediately put on a pitiful look, as if I was about to cry, like a helpless child, speaking to this somewhat oblivious, innocent, and even a little silly beauty.
"No home? Where did you live before?" Wu Ziqiong asked in surprise.
"I used to live with the Second Young Master," I said pitifully.
"Oh, okay... then come with us, come stay at my place." Wu Ziqiong thought for a moment, then seemed to have made a decision and said to me.
She then pulled me into the parking lot. While she wasn't looking, I quickly sent a text message to Qin Ziying, saying I was busy lately and wouldn't be going back for a while. Then I grabbed my phone and threw it into a trash can by the roadside, following Wu Ziqiong with a touched expression.
Wu Ziqiong led me to a red Porsche and opened the door. This startled me. Who was this Wu Ziqiong to drive a car worth over a million? She was clearly not an ordinary person. Was she some kind of mistress or the daughter of a wealthy man? I wondered.
"This... this is your car?" I said, feigning surprise.
"Yes, that's right, hehe... This was given to me by my dad, hehe. Although I'm self-reliant now, I still need a car." Michelle Wu seemed a bit more cheerful at this moment, taking off her glasses to reveal a beautiful face. Only then did I realize how correct my judgment had been. Undeniably, Michelle Wu is beautiful, and her beauty is very unique, with a touch of heroism that gives her a distinctive charm. Combined with her face, she absolutely inspires countless men with the desire to conquer her.
"What's wrong, are you spacing out? Hehe, you little rascal, you're such a pervert! You were just saying you'd treat me to dinner, oh dear, you've been hanging out with that rich kid for so long, you've picked up some bad habits too. But don't worry, I'll take good care of you from now on, I won't let you go astray. Come with me." Wu Ziqiong said to me with a smile. It seemed she hadn't forgotten what happened at the beginning, but had chosen to believe my lie and blame my poor little brother. I felt sorry for him for three minutes. Poor little brother, what can I do? I'm the older brother, and you're the younger brother, so you'll have to take the blame. Don't worry, I'll give you something in return.
"No... I'm just curious, sister, why do you wear glasses when you're so pretty? Glasses don't make you as pretty." I immediately said after hearing her words. At this moment, I had to get rid of my perverted image. There was no other way, it was a must.
"Hmph, it's all because of those stinky men! They're like flies, constantly bothering me. I hate them so much, so I bought these glasses. Otherwise, they'd drive me crazy!" Wu Ziqiong said with a look of disdain. She glanced at me and then said with a grin, "You too, don't be like those stinky men, or I won't take care of you anymore ."
"Yeah, I know." I nodded firmly with a smile, thinking to myself, "Don't worry, I won't be like those tasteless men. I'll do better, hehe, and make you throw yourself at me."
"Let's go, get in the car." Wu Ziqiong said to me with a smile, then patted the seat next to her. After I got in, Wu Ziqiong started the car and drove off. She didn't drive recklessly; the speed was steady, neither too fast nor too slow, just right.
"Sister, you're not from around here, are you? What brings you here?" I asked Wu Ziqiong, feigning curiosity. Actually, in my opinion, picking up girls is like warfare; you must know yourself and your enemy to win every battle. Of course, you also have to pick the best girls; anything less is a waste. That's why I've only dated three women in the six months I've been in H City. From my perspective, those women aren't high-class enough; I simply don't have the time or inclination to pursue them.
"Hehe, yes, I'm from JS Province," Wu Ziqiong said with a smile. Hearing her words, I understood why Wu Ziqiong gave me a different feeling; she was from the Jiangnan water towns. The soft, melodious Wu dialect perfectly described the people from there. No wonder her voice was so pleasant, and her skin so fair. However, it's indeed rare to see a woman from the South with such a height.
"Then how did you end up here?" I asked, surprised.
"Hmph, it's all because my dad insisted I marry that jerk! That's why I was forced to leave home and come here on my own. I'm so angry..." Wu Ziqiong said angrily. She was no longer the arrogant lawyer she'd been in the lobby; instead, she was like a spoiled little girl. It seems everyone has two sides; indeed, one face in public and another in private. Even this beautiful woman is no exception, and the more beautiful a woman is, the better she is at disguising herself.
"Which guy? Who is he?" I continued to ask. This was crucial! This guy was my rival! Although there was nothing between Wu Ziqiong and him, I'd gone to so much trouble—lying and playing the victim—it would be a waste if nothing happened. So, Wu Ziqiong was undoubtedly my chosen woman, and I had to nip my rival in the bud.
"I'm not talking about it anymore! Just thinking about it makes me angry! I've decided to elope for three to five years. Then, when he's married, I'll go back, and nobody can do anything to me!" Wu Ziqiong said angrily.
Since she didn't say anything, I naturally didn't ask anymore. Wu Ziqiong drove the brand-new car through the bustling downtown area, heading south. Soon, she arrived at a residential complex. This was an upscale neighborhood, inhabited by people of some standing in H City. These weren't apartment buildings, but rather rows of small villas, boasting beautiful scenery and opulent grandeur. The complex was very spacious, with excellent surroundings. Rows of crisp cypress trees lined the smooth roads, and beautiful lawns covered the grounds. Although all the grass and trees were withered at this time of year, one could imagine the stunning scenery when spring arrived. There was also an artificial lake within the complex. Although it wasn't large, and it was already frozen over, its unique design still made it beautiful. Soon we arrived at the entrance of a red-painted villa. Wu Ziqiong parked the car in front of the villa and smiled at me, saying, "Okay, we're home."
Chapter 104 The Beauty's Revenge.
Looking at the villa before me, a three-story villa, it looked quite nice. Although there was still snow on the artificial lawn around, it didn't detract from the environment; in fact, it added a touch of winter warmth. Opening the door and going inside, I found the interior decoration very special, with sparkling pink everywhere, giving a warm feeling.
After coming in, Wu Ziqiong took off her coat, then jumped onto the sofa with a cheerful shout, finally saying to me, "What are you standing there for? Come in."
"Oh... I know," I nodded blankly, then went in. Actually, it wasn't that I hadn't seen houses like this before, but I was a little uncomfortable with everything being pink.
"I wonder if her underwear is pink too," I thought maliciously, then closed the door and went inside.
"Li Tianxie, hehe, that's a nice name. From now on, I'll call you Xiaoxie. Come with me, you'll be living here. Focus on your studies and don't work. After all, you're a student. Of course, if you have time, you can help me clean the room, tidy up, and cook a meal or something." Wu Ziqiong pulled me to a guest room and said this. The environment here was quite nice, and she started talking non-stop.
But her words undoubtedly made me dizzy. What was going on? I thought I had met a good person. She wanted me to sweep the floor, tidy up the room, and cook. Holy crap, how is this any different from hiring child laborers? Is this woman a boy-lover? Holy crap... No way... I thought to myself, trying to open my mouth to speak.
Before I could even speak, Wu Ziqiong interrupted me, saying casually, "Actually, I know you think this work is too easy, but you have to understand, I didn't bring you here to do chores. I brought you out here so you can focus on your studies. Okay, enough talk, let's go. Today, I'll cook you a special meal, hehe."
Without giving me a chance to speak, Wu Ziqiong continued her bluntness. To be honest, her words really made me want to punch her, but I restrained myself.
Half an hour later, I looked at the table: burnt shredded meat, half-cooked sea bass, and unsalted cold dishes. I unconsciously swallowed. Wu Ziqiong looked at me with a grin and said, "How is it? Not bad, right?"
"Mmm...not bad, not bad," I swallowed again and nodded unconsciously.
"Then eat up," Wu Ziqiong said with an innocent smile.
"Aren't you going to eat?" I asked cautiously. I'm now certain that sometimes it's easy to fool a beautiful woman, but living with one is very difficult. Now I can't help but wonder if following her to her house was the right thing to do. Although I really want to say it was, the current situation makes it hard to say.
"No, I'm not hungry, you eat." Wu Ziqiong said to me with a grin, blinking her eyes at me.
"Um... actually I'm not hungry either, but seeing how beautiful you are, I can't eat." I smiled and said.
"Really? What a waste! You child, always saying nice things. This is my first time cooking, most people would love to eat this, and you won't eat it? Humph, I'll eat it. Although my food doesn't look very appetizing, it's all very delicious..." Wu Ziqiong said, picking up her chopsticks and taking a bite, but immediately spitting it out. Forget it, forget it, let's go out to eat. You probably only said that because you saw it was inedible, you little rascal."
"No, I swear I'm not." "I immediately shook my head in denial, while feeling fortunate for my own cleverness. Luckily, I didn't eat it, otherwise, who knows what would have happened.
"Never mind, never mind, I didn't expect my cooking to be so bad. Okay, let's go, I'll take you out to eat, whew, let's have a meal." Wu Ziqiong stood up and said to me, then pulled me out with her.
"What kind of food do you like? Chinese food, South Korean food, Japanese food, or Thai food?" Sitting in Wu Ziqiong's car, she asked me curiously.
"Um... of course, Chinese food." I replied with a smile, and before I could say anything more, Wu Ziqiong had already started the car and taken me to a nearby restaurant. In China, finding Chinese food is so easy. Taihelou looked like a good place, and Wu Ziqiong led me inside.
"Boss, bring me whatever you have, bring me your specialties." "After Wu Ziqiong walked in, she spoke to the boss, acting
every bit the part of a wealthy woman, though her voice wasn't arrogant and sounded quite pleasant. The food was served shortly after, and just then, Wu Ziqiong's phone rang. Although I didn't mean to, I still heard a steady voice on the other end say to her: 'Ziqiong, come back here! I just heard that you went to a company in the north, right? Why did you take this job? I know you're unhappy with me, and I didn't care if you ran away from home, but why did you go and provoke people you shouldn't have? Let me tell you, come back immediately, or you'll be in trouble! Where are you now? I've already sent someone to pick you up!'" "
I don't want you to interfere in my affairs! You've been controlling me since I was little. I have to ask you for permission for everything I do, and you've arranged everything for me. Have you ever considered my feelings? No, I'm not leaving today! I don't want you to interfere! I'm already twenty-one years old, and you still want to control everything, even my love life! Now I've run away from home, but you're still controlling me. Have you ever considered my feelings?" Wu Ziqiong, who had been cheerful, said agitatedly upon hearing the voice on the phone, her expression turning extremely angry.
"No, Ziqiong, listen to me about this. Come back quickly. I won't harm you. I can ignore your marriage, and I won't stop you from going wherever you want. Just leave H City immediately, or you'll be in danger. Xiao Yin is already waiting at your door. You should leave quickly. Do you know that behind the Northern Enterprises is the Bingjian Society, the largest underworld in H Province? Their power is terrifying. If you leave, they'll make things difficult for you." "The voice on the phone was urgent, which piqued my interest. It seemed the person calling Wu Ziqiong was no ordinary individual, able to know her whereabouts and the background of our Northern Enterprise from so far away.
'Is the underworld so powerful? Does it mean the underworld can be above the law? I don't believe it, and I won't believe it. As a lawyer, I'm not afraid of such things. Don't worry, Dad, I will do my best. Let Xiao Yin go; I won't leave,' Wu Ziqiong said to the person on the phone. At first, her tone was agitated, drawing frequent glances from those around us. But later, her tone calmed down considerably. She then hung up. However
, before hanging up, I vaguely heard the person on the other end say, 'In that case, I'll handle it.'" "
But just as she hung up, the phone rang again. This time, however, it wasn't her father calling; it was an unfamiliar number. Taking a deep breath, Wu Ziqiong answered. A sobbing voice came through the phone. The voice belonged to a man, who sounded to be around thirty years old. He cried as he said to Wu Ziqiong, 'Waaah... Miss Wu, this is Xin Jia, the boss of Red Star. From now on, you don't need to worry about Red Star's affairs anymore. We've decided to drop the lawsuit against the Northern Enterprises. All the responsibility for this matter rests with us. We've decided to stop the lawsuit, and you shouldn't go looking for them anymore...'
'Mr. Xin, what's wrong?' Wu Ziqiong asked the person on the other end of the phone, her voice trembling with emotion.
'Nothing... nothing... Please don't ask. We don't know anything. In short, you don't need to worry about it anymore.'" "The person on the other end of the phone said excitedly, then hung up and fell silent. I chuckled inwardly; it seemed Wu Wei and his group acted quickly, resolving everything so soon.
"Hmph, lawless..." Wu Ziqiong huffed after hanging up, then took a sip of water instead of eating, looking out the window.
"Sister, don't be angry. That's just how the Ice Mirror Society is. They're all-powerful in H province. Don't provoke them. I'm sure someone like President Wu won't bother you. I think it's best to let it go," I said, observing her expression.
"Boss, a bottle of wine, please." "Wu Ziqiong said to the boss, and soon a bottle of baijiu was brought to the table. Without saying a word, Wu Ziqiong opened the bottle, poured herself a glass, and drank it all in one gulp. Then she said to me, "Xiao Xie, do you know that my family is actually very rich? My father is a billionaire, but I'm not happy at all. My mother died a long time ago, and only my father is with me. But he's always busy, busy with his company, busy with his career, and he never cares about me. You know, I'm really heartbroken."
She poured herself another glass, finished it, and, already slightly drunk, said to me, "You know, everything has been arranged since I started school. My dad is very powerful in Zhejiang; many people give him face. I went to the best school, studied the best major, and everything I did was arranged by my dad. I'm completely controlled by him, like a puppet. He arranges everything perfectly for me, and I can do everything according to his wishes. I can't do anything; I'm like a parasite."
She then drank another glass, finishing a 500ml bottle of liquor in three gulps. While admiring her drinking capacity, I listened as Wu Ziqiong continued, "Xiao Xie, you know, everything I have is arranged by him. I have to listen to him in everything. In high school, I fell in love with a boy in my class, but the day after I confessed, that..." The boy transferred schools. I initially thought it was a coincidence, but later I found out it was my father's doing. The reason was simple: he felt the boy wasn't good enough for me, so he forced him to transfer. That's how my life has been; everything is controlled by him. Later, I rebelled. I secretly studied law instead of listening to him, and eventually became a lawyer, albeit a trainee one. But then he started arranging for men he thought were suitable to get close to me, and even arbitrarily arranged my engagement. Hah, so I ran away. But I didn't expect that even here, he's still monitoring me and controlling everything I do. Like just now, hmph, don't think I don't know. The Red Star boss's affair is inextricably linked to him; he must have done something."
Wu Ziqiong became more and more agitated as she spoke, eventually bursting into tears. She said this to me, then shouted to the shopkeeper, "Boss, another bottle!"
"Sister, you can't drink anymore, please stop." I said to Wu Ziqiong, trying to persuade her. Hearing her words, I suddenly understood why she was so agitated. She thought her father was behind the Red Star Group's troubles. It seems her father's identity is quite something, to have made her think that way.
"No... I insist on drinking, don't worry about me." Wu Ziqiong pushed my hand away, poured herself another glass, and drank it down. When she tried to drink more, I stopped her. Helplessly, I helped her up, feeling her soft body as I undressed her. After paying the bill, I took her away, driving back to her room while watching the dazed and clearly drunk Wu Ziqiong still insisting on drinking.
When I got back to her house, I found seven or eight people already standing at the door. They were wearing black suits and had short hair. Three Mercedes-Benz cars were parked next to them, and they were anxiously waiting for something. As soon as we arrived, they noticed us and ran over, surrounding us. One of the young men, who looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, rushed over and helped Wu Ziqiong up, saying excitedly, "Miss, Miss... are you alright?"
As he spoke, the men around him surrounded me. I didn't say anything, just smiled and watched, wondering what they were up to. I figured they must be the "Little Yin" that Wu Ziqiong had mentioned.
"What are you doing? Why are you holding Xiao Xie? Let him go! Get out of my way! I don't need your help!" Wu Ziqiong yelled at them, then rushed over and grabbed my hand, blocking my way.
Clearly, they were used to this situation. The young man leading the group, Xiao Yin, looked helplessly at Wu Ziqiong and said, "Miss, please come with us. The boss has already called and told you to leave here quickly. It's not safe here. If you wait any longer, it will be difficult for us to protect you."
"Get out of here! Who cares about him? I don't want to!" Wu Ziqiong, already drunk, shouted hoarsely. After saying that, she grabbed my hand and walked into the room, then slammed the door shut.
As we walked in, I vaguely heard Xiao Yin sigh. I heard him say, "Sigh, it seems there's no other way. We'll have to be careful to protect Miss. The boss said to hold on a little longer; he'll talk to the people from the Ice Mirror Society."
After entering the room, Wu Ziqiong started crying, crying very sadly. Then she picked up a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet and started drinking from the bottle. Seeing this, I quickly ran over, snatched the bottle from Wu Ziqiong, and said, "Sister... don't drink anymore."
"Give it to me... don't worry about me, I want to drink, don't worry about me," Wu Ziqiong cried, but I didn't give it to her.
After crying for a while, Wu Ziqiong suddenly looked up at me, a strange light in her eyes, and said, "Xiao Xie, do you think I'm beautiful?"
Wu Ziqiong's sudden question annoyed me, but I didn't answer immediately. After thinking for a moment, I said, "Yes, you're very beautiful, the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."
"Then do you want me?" Hearing my question, Wu Ziqiong stood up, giving me a charming yet complicated look, then swayed to my side, leaning against me and whispering, her full breasts against my chest, making my lower body instantly stiffen.
"No..." I wanted to say yes, but I answered against my will.
"Is that so? Hehe, you're not being honest. You say you don't want me, but your body says otherwise, you little devil. Hehe, although I haven't experienced that kind of thing, I'm not stupid, hehehe..." Wu Ziqiong laughed, a laugh so charming, with a hint of seduction.
"No..." I answered immediately.
"No, hehe, don't hide it. Since you want it, I'll give it to you. Humph, doesn't he control me? Doesn't he arrange everything for me? Today I'll show him what he got in return for his arrangements. I'll make him regret it." Wu Ziqiong said with hatred in her eyes, and immediately kissed my lips. Her slender hands stroked my back, and she hugged me tightly.
"Damn, is he taking revenge on me?" I thought in surprise. But if I refused now, I wouldn't be a man. Admittedly, although it was a bit like taking advantage of someone in distress, but... I would take responsibility... Thinking of this, I couldn't hold back any longer and began to respond excitedly, hugging Wu Ziqiong's slender waist and kissing her passionately.
Chapter 105 Father-Daughter Feud
This kiss was like dry wood igniting a raging fire, making it impossible to control myself. My hands unconsciously caressed Wu Ziqiong's buttocks, and then slowly slid upwards, unconsciously caressing her full breasts, and then we kissed passionately.
Then, without realizing it, my hand slipped under her sweater, caressing her full, erect breasts. I flicked them with my fingers, eliciting a low moan from Wu Ziqiong. She released me, gave me a seductive look, then glanced at the bodyguards pacing outside the door and whispered breathlessly, "Not here, carry me upstairs."
"Okay." I nodded gently, then picked Wu Ziqiong up and carried her up the wooden spiral staircase to a large room in the center of the second floor. Opening the door, a large pink bed appeared before us. I gently placed Wu Ziqiong on the bed and kissed her softly.
I kissed her from her forehead to her neck, then gently helped her remove her clothes, unhooking her pink bra and removing her pink panties. I then gently kissed her two rosy nipples, taking them into my mouth and listening to her low moans.
With a painful groan, I entered her body. From initial awkwardness to eventual maturity, from passive to active, it was a long yet swift process. For Wu Ziqiong, the pain was undoubtedly prolonged, but the climax arrived just as quickly.
We kissed each other's bodies, then released our desires to the fullest, with wave after wave of moans rising higher and higher. We were both incredibly excited until we eventually fell into a deep sleep. I'm sure the bodyguards outside heard everything perfectly.
When we woke up, it was already the early hours of the next day. I was fully awake and gradually refined the virginity within me, feeling the yin energy combining with the yang energy within me, experiencing the exhilarating power boost. Then, I slowly opened my eyes and heard Wu Ziqiong's sharp scream beside me.
"Ah...!!!"
"Sister, stop screaming." I sat up helplessly and said to Wu Ziqiong, who was sitting there naked from the waist up.
"What happened to us? Oh my god, what did we do yesterday?" Wu Ziqiong cried, tears streaming down her face and falling onto the pink sheets, her voice choked with sobs.
"That... sister, you were drunk yesterday, I really didn't mean to, it was you..." I said softly, telling Wu Ziqiong what had happened yesterday. I didn't want to be branded a rapist for no reason.
"Hmm... I understand, don't say anymore." Wu Ziqiong seemed to be lost in thought after hearing my words, her face slightly flushed as she spoke softly to me before burrowing into the covers.
"Xiao Xie, what... what are you going to do with me?" Suddenly, after a long silence, Wu Ziqiong peeked out and whispered to me, a hint of shyness in her voice.
"What are you going to do?" I asked, surprised.
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Ziqiong excitedly said to me, "Aren't you going to take responsibility? You should know I'm a lawyer. I can sue you for sexual assault. Based on what happened last night, you definitely took advantage of me."
Tears involuntarily streamed down her face as she spoke, and she muttered to herself, "I gave you my virginity, and you treat me like this? I don't want to live anymore."
Unconsciously, Wu Ziqiong's voice rose eight octaves as she spoke to me, making me slightly embarrassed. I said, "Um... don't get excited, sister, I'll take responsibility, really."
I was telling the truth, but given the current situation, Wu Ziqiong could only be fourth. Although she was second in age, according to the rules of our China, the first to enter is superior, and that still had to be respected. Of course, now wasn't the time to say it.
"Really?" Wu Ziqiong stopped crying, looking at me with her large, watery eyes, her expression questioning.
"Of course, don't worry, I mean what I say, I will definitely take responsibility." I immediately patted my chest and promised. Although these were all empty words, women just love to hear that.
"Mmm." Wu Ziqiong blushed slightly upon hearing this and gave a soft "Mmm."
Seeing her expression, I spoke again, "Well... but... you have to understand that we don't have feelings for each other. We've only just met. I'm afraid you won't be happy. Don't you want to reconsider?"
"No... I have no choice. I've already given you my virginity, so I won't look for another man. I'm a traditional Chinese woman; I firmly remember the ancient saying that a woman shouldn't marry twice. If I had to find another man, I'd rather die. But you're right, we don't have feelings for each other, but don't worry, I'll treat you well. Feelings can be cultivated. I'm confident I can make you fall in love with me." Wu Ziqiong said firmly. Actually, what she said wasn't wrong. Men usually have sex first and then love. For me, sleeping together first and then falling in love is also acceptable.
However, Michelle Wu's thinking surprised me quite a bit. In my impression, as a lawyer, one's thinking must be incredibly open-minded; after all, they can be considered pioneers of thought. But I never expected her to think like this. Sigh, in this materialistic society, women like her are so rare. Damn, finding a virgin over twenty is harder than buying a football lottery ticket, but I unexpectedly encountered two in a row. Could I be the legendary invincible lucky star? I thought to myself with endless daydreams.
While I was daydreaming, Wu Ziqiong next to me seemed to have thought of something. She nudged me and whispered, "Xiao Xie, don't call me 'sister' anymore. Just call me Ziqiong, okay? From now on, I'm your woman. I promise no one can separate us."
"Okay, Ziqiong, I believe you," I said softly, but in my heart I was thinking, "Damn, why does this sound so awkward? What do you mean by 'you promise no one will separate us'? It's like I'm hugging you and telling you you have to take responsibility for me. Ugh... really."
"Xiao Xie, I want you to know something. I want to tell you now so you won't be upset later," Wu Ziqiong said softly, leaning against me.
"Okay, go ahead," I said softly, my mind already racing with a myriad of thoughts: "What will she tell me? That she has a boyfriend, someone she likes, or that she won't let me have sex in the future?"
"My father, you know, is a very old-fashioned person, and extremely strict about my affairs. Although I dislike him, I have to say he has a lot of influence... so... I'm afraid he'll break us up, and he'll definitely come to you first, and I doubt he'll say anything nice. So I hope you... won't be angry," Wu Ziqiong said softly, watching my expression as if afraid of upsetting me.
Damn it, women are like that, completely different before and after sex. Sigh, the changes are so fast, but... hehe... I like it.
"Okay, don't worry," I said softly.
I heard the sound of car brakes outside the door, then gently patted Wu Ziqiong's naked body beside me and said softly, "Looks like we have a guest. Get dressed first. There are some things I need to tell you, but not now. Let's talk later, okay?"
Wu Ziqiong nodded obediently, then stood up with a slightly flushed face, and timidly found a set of clothes to put on. I also dressed as quickly as possible. After we tidied ourselves up a bit, we went downstairs. As we came downstairs, we saw a man around forty years old, dressed in a neat black suit, sitting in the living room. His face was very unpleasant, and he sat there silently with a gloomy expression. A group of burly men in black stood neatly beside him, staring straight ahead at their surroundings. The man looked very handsome, with a condescending aura, and he resembled Wu Ziqiong to some extent. Judging from his appearance, I could roughly guess his identity.
I suppose he must be Michelle Wu's father. I've met him before, though I know him but he doesn't know me. This man is none other than Wu Zhengde, the chairman of Brilliant Group, the "Number One" conglomerate in China. He's a business genius known to all in China. It's said that Wu Zhengde started as a handyman at fifteen, building his business from scratch. At sixteen, he received a windfall at a chance encounter and started trading in finance. At seventeen, he made his first fortune, earning twenty times his initial investment in stocks. His business continued to thrive. At eighteen, he founded an investment company, and at twenty-five, he established Brilliant Group. At thirty-five, under his leadership, Brilliant Group dominated finance, stocks, and futures, and also ventured into industry and the internet, becoming the number one conglomerate in China. Headquartered in Shanghai, he's known as the "Oriental Stock God." Every stock he invests in makes money, and his personal wealth exceeds $70 billion, making him the richest man in China.
Of course, this is only on the surface. Behind the scenes, the Li, Liu, and Zhu families are all far wealthier than him, but they simply don't flaunt it. Not only them, but those martial arts families with a thousand-year history, known as the Eight Great Families, each occupy a region, and their wealth is not necessarily less than his—not referring to cash, of course.
I never expected my father to be him. No wonder he has such great abilities to know about our Ice Mirror Society, to monitor his daughter's every move from thousands of miles away, and even to boast about helping her resolve this matter. You know, dealing with the Ice Mirror Society isn't easy. Now it seems it was him. No wonder he dared to say such things; after all, I heard he has a very good relationship with the neutral faction in the central government. No wonder he has the ability to make such a statement. However, he has underestimated the Ice Mirror Society.
"Dad, what brings you here?" Wu Ziqiong's face showed a hint of surprise and embarrassment when she saw Wu Zhengde there. She spoke softly to him, her tone gentle but firm, showing no sign of yielding. Clearly, Wu Ziqiong was unwilling to admit defeat to her father.
"Why can't I come and see what you've done? Running away from home and eloping are one thing, but you also provoked the Ice Mirror Society. I told you to leave, but you wouldn't. Now you're doing something so disgraceful to the family. Tell me... how can you face me? How can you face your deceased mother?" Wu Zhengde said angrily when he saw Wu Ziqiong, his face full of rage. He slammed his fist on the table and roared at Wu Ziqiong.
"Don't talk about my mother! You have no right to talk about my mother! You're the one who killed her! All you ever think about is your money, your company! When have you ever thought about where you were when my mother was sick, or where you were when she died? Did you ever care about me when I was little? You always made me do what you wanted. You never treated me like your daughter; you just treated me like a puppet you could manipulate at will. You told me what to do, and I did it. Why? Tell me why!" Wu Ziqiong shouted excitedly. She started crying, her expression somewhat crazed, crying without regard for her image, yelling at Wu Zhengde in front of her, her emotions running high.
Seeing Wu Ziqiong's madness, I didn't speak, but gently took her hand. Wu Zhengde, after hearing Wu Ziqiong's words, was clearly stunned, then fell silent for a moment, his expression somewhat somber, before saying blankly, "But... I'm doing all this for your own good."
"For my own good? But have you considered how I feel? I'm a person! Not a puppet! I have thoughts too. It's not like whatever you say is right, or that what you say is good is good, and what you say is bad is bad. I have my own thoughts, my own likes and dislikes, and my own dreams. Have you thought about any of these?" Wu Ziqiong continued to shout.
"Was I...wrong? I just wanted you to have a better life. I didn't want you to suffer, that's why I'm so busy. Your mother died young, but I didn't want her to die either. I was abroad when she died, and I was heartbroken then. You're my only daughter. I'll give you anything you want, as long as you're happy. I always thought you were happy. I haven't married any other woman for you because I'm afraid you'll be bullied in the future. Everything I've done is to protect you from harm, really!" Wu Zhengde was clearly stunned by his daughter's words. I believe that the father and daughter hadn't had a deep talk before, nor had they spoken so clearly as they had today, which led to the misunderstanding deepening until it reached this point.
Wu Zhengde's words calmed Wu Ziqiong down a bit. She just cried in Zayi's arms without saying anything more. She probably knew that Wu Zhengde did everything because of her, but while she accepted it rationally, she couldn't accept it emotionally, which is why she was like this. Hearing Wu Zhengde's words now naturally made her feel sad.
Seeing Wu Ziqiong crying and Wu Zhengde standing there silently with a somber expression, I said, "Mr. Wu, perhaps you should have a proper talk with Ziqiong. It seems there's a deep misunderstanding between you."
With that, I pulled Wu Ziqiong to the sofa and helped her sit down. Then, I left with several bodyguards from Wu Zhengde's side. At this moment, nothing was more important than communication. Clearly, this was the time for the father and daughter to talk, and it wasn't appropriate for anyone to disturb them, including myself. I thought they needed a long talk to ease their pain.
After leaving with the bodyguards, I said to Xiao Yin beside me, "Do you have a cigarette?"
Xiao Yin glanced at me, nodded, and took out a cigarette for me, lighting it for me. Through the glass outside, we could see some of the situation inside. Looking at the two women inside, Xiao Yin said calmly, "Sir, I can tell your relationship with Miss is unusual. We were outside yesterday and overheard some of what was happening inside. I hope you will treat Miss well; she's actually quite pitiful."
"Mm," I replied without speaking.
Xiao Yin nodded after hearing my words, lit a cigarette, and then said to me, "My life was saved by the boss. He not only saved me but also my family, so I am very grateful to him. I also know that the boss cares about the young lady, but he used the wrong methods in some places. However, I know that the boss meant well, and I hope you can help him. In the future, if you need anything, just let me know. I still have some ability. As long as you ask, I, Xiao Yin, will never hesitate, even if it means my death."
Xiao Yin said firmly, and as he spoke, he gently waved his left hand, and a stream of internal energy appeared in his hand and struck a tree next to him. The bark on the tree peeled off layer by layer automatically, and cracks appeared on the trunk, which was as thick as a person. I smiled and nodded. I knew that Xiao Yin was a master when I first met him, and a master of internal martial arts. He should be practicing Taoist techniques and he was already close to the Innate Realm. It was not impossible for him to enter the Innate Realm once he had the opportunity. He was indeed a good person.
"Don't worry, I'll do what I should do, but now it mainly depends on them," I said with a smile, gesturing to the two people inside.
They were silent for a moment, then seemed to start talking. Wu Zhengde spoke first, and I didn't know what they were saying; I had no interest in eavesdropping. However, Wu Ziqiong seemed agitated at first, turning to leave, but Wu Zhengde stopped her. She calmed down, and the two talked, both crying before embracing. Then, they continued talking, gradually smiling.
They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation; at least their misunderstandings seemed to have been resolved. Seeing this, both Xiao Yin and I smiled, just for different reasons. Mine was for Wu Ziqiong, while Xiao Yin's smile was probably for Wu Zhengde.
Chapter 106 After the Fun, There's Responsibility
. A short while later, Wu Zhengde opened the door and came out, followed by Wu Ziqiong, her face slightly flushed. They had been talking for several hours without realizing it, and now they both looked much better. Wu Zhengde glanced at Wu Ziqiong beside him, who nodded knowingly and came out. She then glanced at me, said nothing more, and got into the car. Although she didn't speak, I could see a hint of expectation in her eyes
. "Young man, come in for a moment. I have something to discuss with you." Wu Zhengde smiled at Wu Ziqiong after she got into the car, then turned to look at me and said calmly, his face expressionless.
"Damn it, I knew this wouldn't end like this," I thought dejectedly. Despite this thought, my steps didn't slow down; I quickly went inside. Wu Zhengde closed the door behind me. Once inside, I found a seat on the sofa, and Wu Zhengde sat opposite me, quietly watching me.
After a long pause, Wu Zhengde spoke first, saying to me, "Yesterday... I pretended not to know anything, and after arguing for a long time, I couldn't come up with a coherent explanation."
“Young man, I know about what happened yesterday. From a man’s perspective, you did nothing wrong, and I have no right to demand anything from you. However… from a father’s perspective, you have a responsibility. You should know that although I, Wu Zhengde, am not richer than a country, I do have some money. My daughter won’t be unable to get married. As for what happened last night, you can treat it as a game. But… although I can say no, I know my daughter. Ziqiong is a traditional woman, just like her mother. As a father, I owe her too much, so I don’t want to hurt her. Of course… I will do my best to find her a good man. I tried to do so, but unfortunately, it only made Ziqiong more resentful, and she even did what she did last night to retaliate against me. I don’t want her to hurt herself like that anymore, so I’m talking to you. Do you understand what I mean?” Wu Zhengde sat there and said to me seriously, still glancing out the window at his daughter as he spoke. Clearly, Wu Ziqiong was very important to Wu Zhengde, even more important than anything else.
"I understand what you mean, but do you think I'm a reliable person?" After listening to Wu Zhengde's words, I remained silent for a while, then said with a half-smile.
"Whether you're reliable or not is unimportant. Things have come to this point, and I don't want to say anything more. Everything revolves around Ziqiong. Since she believes that feelings can be cultivated, and she has some affection for you, wants to be with you, and wants you to take responsibility, then you must be with her. As for whether you're reliable or not, it doesn't matter at all, because with me here, even if you're unreliable, I will make you reliable." Wu Zhengde looked at me calmly. At this moment, he was more like the legendary stock market guru of the East, steady as a mountain, as if everything was under his control.
Looking at Wu Zhengde, I felt a sense of unease for some reason, so I retorted, "You should know that I dislike being forced to do anything, and do you think you can control me?"
"Do you know who I am?" Wu Zhengde looked at me with a smile, a strange smile playing on his lips, a smile that was odd, containing appreciation, mockery, and a hint of amusement.
"I know, Wu Zhengde. I've seen you in Fortune magazine, the richest man in China, the Warren Buffett of the East, known as the stock market guru, chairman of the Brilliant Group, the richest person in all of China," I said casually.
"Hehe, young man, you're interesting. I'm starting to admire you. You know who I am and still dare to talk to me like this. Not bad, you're a lot like me when I was young. But when I was your age, I already had millions in assets. However, Ziqiong told me that you're still penniless, right? Now, let me tell you something: in this world, you can't just escape someone else's control. To make someone unable to manipulate you, you need enough power, but you don't have that yet. So, I can manipulate you. Of course, this isn't forced." Wu Zhengde laughed, revealing a genuine smile, speaking to me like an elder lecturing a child.
"Is that so? Not forced? Then what do you mean?" I looked at Wu Zhengde and said casually, a smile also appearing on my lips. At this moment, I realized that Wu Zhengde was actually a very interesting person.
"Well, you need to know, I'm the chairman of the Brilliant Group. My assets are 70 billion US dollars, or even more. I only have one daughter, Ziqiong. So if I die in the future, everything I have will belong to Ziqiong, which means it will be mine. As long as he becomes my son-in-law, he will immediately become the richest man in China. He can have whatever he wants, fame, wealth, and power—all within his grasp. What do you think of this offer?" Wu Zhengde presented me with his bargaining chip.
"Hmm, this offer is indeed very tempting, but do you think you can manipulate me like this?" I said with a half-smile, wanting to see what else Wu Zhengde would say.
"Of course not. But you need to know that refusing me is very serious. I only have one daughter, Ziqiong. I cannot tolerate anyone harming her, not even a little bit. So, whoever harms her will suffer terribly, terribly..." Wu Zhengde looked out the window at Wu Ziqiong sitting in the car, a hint of doting affection and tenderness in his eyes, then his gaze turned somewhat cold as he spoke. Although his tone was calm, it sent chills down my spine.
"What if I refuse? Do you want to kill me?" I asked, glancing at Wu Zhengde.
"No… I'm a businessman, not a gangster. I don't kill people randomly. Although it might not be difficult for me, killing you would not only violate my principles but also make Ziqiong hate me. I won't do such a losing deal. But you should know that with my wealth, status, and power, I can make sure you can't find a job in China, not even beggars. You'll starve to death," Wu Zhengde continued coldly, his previous politeness gone.
"Heh, I must say you're a good father. You've sacrificed a lot for Ziqiong. But if I pretend to agree, wouldn't you lose a lot? Besides, you're lucky I don't have any other background," I said, looking at Wu Zhengde and voicing my final question.
"Of course, I'm not afraid, because I'm confident that I'll take good care of Ziqiong before I die. And after I pass away, I'll leave my money to my daughter. At that time, whether you're doing it for her or for the money, I believe you'll take good care of Ziqiong. Besides, when you have children, your thoughts might change, and you'll understand a father's feelings. Of course, even if you recklessly swindle Ziqiong out of her money and everything, I'll still have ways to deal with it. I always have a backup plan, but now is not the time to tell you, and I will never tell you. However, I guarantee that if you do that, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. As for your information, hehe, although I, Wu Zhengde, wouldn't dare say I have absolute power in China, I still have some influence. If I want to know someone's information, I can definitely find out everything about them from birth within three days, so this is no problem." Wu Zhengde said calmly, his tone full of confidence. It seems that his success and confidence are sometimes related.
"You're too confident, but I still can't agree to your request. What I can promise you is that I'll try my best to take good care of Ziqiong. Although I'm a womanizer, I keep my word. As for your money, hehe. To be honest, I'm not interested, so don't try to bribe me. There are no outsiders here, so I might as well tell you, I have other women. I hope you understand that." I laughed and said.
"Hehe, I don't deny my confidence. To be honest, I admire you. You're a very strong-willed person, just like me when I was young. But being too strong-willed isn't necessarily a good thing. As for your women, well, what man doesn't have a few women? Hehe, to put it bluntly, I have some too, but they're just for fun. As long as you marry Ziqiong in the future and guarantee she won't be heartbroken, then I won't say anything more. Think about my proposal carefully, young man. No matter how capable you are, as long as you become my son-in-law, you can save twenty years of hard work. What do you say?" Wu Zhengde also laughed and said, his eyes showing a hint of admiration.
"No, Uncle, haha, just calling you Uncle, I will treat Ziqiong well, at least within my capabilities. Although I don't like her yet, as she said, feelings can be cultivated. Also, I won't consider what you said. I'm naturally someone who doesn't like being controlled; I just like to be free. Of course, you can use your power to investigate me; perhaps you'll be surprised, haha. But I hope you keep this a secret, because I'd rather tell Ziqiong myself. That would be good for both of us; otherwise, it would only make us sad. I believe you're a smart person and should know what to do. So, I'll take my leave." I stood up, smiling at Wu Zhengde, then bowed and left. At that moment, I seemed to have regained my former gentlemanly demeanor, and my actions had a touch of aristocratic grace. All of this was because of Wu Zhengde; he reminded me of my previous upbringing. Of course, this was only temporary.
"Young man, are you really not going to reconsider?" As I left and reached the door, Wu Zhengde stood up and said seriously.
"No, sometimes it's enough to say something only once. I don't want to say more, haha. Also, I have to say you're a good father. Ziqiong is lucky to have a father like you." I said with a laugh, then left and closed the door.
"Xiaoxie, how did your talk with my dad go?" Wu Ziqiong saw me come out and quickly ran out of the car, looking at me with concern.
"Well, it went well." I said with a smile, but after saying that, looking at Wu Ziqiong's smile, I said to her, "However, I think I need to find a job. Because of your father's status, I feel a little... inferior. Haha, I don't think I'll stay here anymore. I'll find a job on my own."
"What! Xiaoxie, don't go! Don't leave me! Have you forgotten what you just said to me?" Wu Ziqiong's face was full of surprise. Her joyful smile disappeared, and her face turned a little pale. She looked at me as if she was about to cry.
"Hehe, silly girl, don't be sad. I didn't say I wouldn't see you again. I just said I won't be living here anymore. Of course, we can still keep in touch often, otherwise I'll miss you. I only said I need to find a job, not that I'm leaving you. What are you so nervous about?" I laughed as I looked at Wu Ziqiong, then pinched her cheek.
Actually, I was thinking, "Damn it, I've already finished my studies. What am I still doing here? Isn't that just putting myself in jail? That would be such a waste of my time. It's much better to go home. I can go see whoever I want and not be bored."
Of course, although that's what I was thinking, I didn't say it out loud, because if I did, Wu Ziqiong would probably fight me on the spot.
"Really? That's great. By the way, where are you going to live?" Wu Ziqiong asked me excitedly, then suddenly remembered something and asked me.
"My uncle has already arranged a place for me to stay, so you don't need to worry about that. And I've already decided what I'm going to do, so you don't need to worry about that either. All you have to do is wait for me to come and marry you in the future," I said with a smile, then passed the matter on to Wu Zhengde. I trusted that old fox to handle it for me; if he couldn't even handle something this simple, he wouldn't be Wu Zhengde.
"Okay, that's good. I'm relieved then. By the way, Xiao Xie, you haven't told me which school you go to yet. How am I supposed to find you later?" Wu Ziqiong suddenly thought of this and asked me.
"Hehe, Beiyuan High School, you can look me up later, my phone number is xxxxxx." I said to Wu Ziqiong with a smile, and before she could react, I pulled her and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, hehe, I think we should go out for a walk together."
Ignoring the surprised looks from the group, I started Wu Ziqiong's car, turned around, and sped away, leaving a group of bewildered people staring at me.
"Boss, look." Looking in the direction we left, I said to Xiao Yin, then to Wu Zhengde, who had already come out, with a questioning tone.
"Well, don't worry about them. Ziqiong is all grown up now. Let her handle her own affairs from now on. You don't need to worry about her anymore. Just stay by my side from now on. Find two women to protect Ziqiong if she's happy, and leave it at that if she's not. Also, help me find out about that kid named Li Tianxie. And while you're at it, make an appointment with the CEO of the Northern Enterprise. I think I need to talk to him about Ziqiong." Wu Zhengde waved his hand, interrupting Xiao Yin, and said calmly.
"Yes, boss." Xiao Yin bowed respectfully and said.
"Wait, I'll handle Li Tianxie's matter myself. You just need to take care of the Ice Mirror Society. Make an appointment for me with the Ice Mirror Society. I'll handle things here myself." Seeing Xiao Yin about to leave, Wu Zhengde seemed to suddenly remember something and said to him.
"Yes, boss." It's undeniable that Xiao Yin was a loyal subordinate and a man of few words, but he was very reliable.
Watching Xiao Yin leave, Wu Zhengde took out his phone and dialed a number. After a while, a dignified voice came from the other end of the line, saying, "Hello, Mr. Wu, what brings you to call me personally? Have you encountered any trouble?"
"Yes, Mr. Long, there's something I didn't want to ask you for help with, but it concerns my daughter, and I sense that the person is not simple, so I wanted to ask you to help investigate. There's a young man named Li Tianxie. Do you have any information on him?" Wu Zhengde said respectfully to the voice on the other end.
"What? What did you say? Li Tianxie from H City?" The voice on the other end suddenly became excited, showing emotional fluctuations as it spoke to Wu Zhengde. This made Wu Zhengde frown immediately, because in his memory, this person rarely showed emotional fluctuations. For a name to cause such a reaction was enough to prove that Wu Zhengde's identity was definitely not simple, that he was definitely not an ordinary person, because the person calling was no ordinary guy.
"I'm telling you, Mr. Wu, how did your daughter get involved with this guy? He's the head of a gang in H City, the boss of the Ice Mirror Society. I know him, you could say we're friends. I have to tell you, he's a very dangerous person. Avoid contact with him unless absolutely necessary, or you'll be in big trouble. Let me tell you, even I might not be a match for him." The voice on the phone was somewhat excited. The voice sounded familiar; if I were here, I would definitely recognize it. It was that bastard with the dual personality, Long Yi.
Chapter 107: Little White Joins
the Society. Upon hearing Long Yi's words, Wu Zhengde's expression changed several times. He looked in the direction we left, his eyes filled with a responsible yet determined gaze. Then he said to Long Yi, "Mr. Long, thank you. If you need any help in the future, you can come to me. I'll definitely help if it's within my power."
"Hehe, thank you, Mr. Wu. By the way, should I call Li Tianxie? I think he'll still give me face on some matters," Long Yi said with a smile, then spoke to Wu Zhengde.
"No need, thank you," Wu Zhengde said seriously, then hung up the phone.
At that moment, I was driving Wu Ziqiong's Porsche on the road. To be honest, this car wasn't as maneuverable as mine, nor as fast as my Ferrari; it was a steady type, and driving it felt a bit unexciting.
"Where are we going?" Wu Ziqiong asked, looking at me with surprise.
"To the school, hehe, didn't you want to know where I am? I'll show you the way," I said with a smile. Seeing that most students had already entered the school gates and started classes, I wasn't worried about being seen, so I simply took Wu Ziqiong there.
"Screech." A sudden braking sound came from the brakes. I smoothly spun the car 90 degrees and parked it steadily on the side of the road. Then I pointed to the school next door and said to Wu Ziqiong, "I study here. You can come find me sometime."
After saying that, I gently kissed Wu Ziqiong's cheek, and before she could react, I quickly got out of the car and drove into the school, leaving a bewildered Wu Ziqiong behind.
"Damn, boss, you're amazing! Is that Third Sister-in-law? You're my idol! When are you going to teach me?" I saw Xiaobai standing there as soon as I entered the school, and he immediately ran over to me, looking at me with admiration.
"Tch, you little rascal, you're up to your old tricks again, aren't you? Believe me or not, I'll tell Lingzi," I said, holding up a finger to Xiaobai. This guy is a typical example of someone with lustful thoughts but no guts. In front of Lingzi, he's more docile than a kitten.
I really don't know how such a gentle girl like Lingzi manages to control this guy. Anyway, he's a typical smooth talker now, so he's always the object of our collective contempt. "Don't be like that, boss. I know you're the best guy, hehe. The holidays are coming up soon, what are you planning to do?" Xiaobai said to me with a smile, as if afraid I'd tell Lingzi. Then he said affectionately, "It's already early January, and the New Year is just around the corner, so a holiday is only natural.
" "The holidays are coming up so soon?" I never really had a clear sense of time. For me, life is just about getting by, and I've never really cared about which day it is.
"Damn, boss, you don't know? The New Year is almost here, and we'll be on holiday in just over ten days. How about going home?" Xiaobai said excitedly to me, looking at me with disdain as if I didn't know that having a holiday was a shameful thing.
"Going back, of course I'll go back." I answered without hesitation. If I dared not go home for the New Year holiday, Grandpa would probably dare to take action to shut down my Ice Mirror Society. That's not something I want to see. After all, the Ice Mirror Society is the result of my hard work over the past six months. It would be heartbreaking for Grandpa to ruin it like that.
"Seriously? Why are you going home, Boss? Isn't it good here? We agreed to go to Hainan together during the holidays. Honestly, you're going home. It's so boring without you." Xiaobai said to me with a "seriously?" look.
"Tch, of course I am. Do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't go home?" I said to Xiaobai with a look of disdain, but I had already started planning things in my mind. In the past month or so, the Ice Mirror Society has completely absorbed the territory we had taken over. Four cities and fifty-five counties have all been taken over by the Ice Mirror Society. The number of people in the Ice Mirror Society has increased by about two times, and now there are more than 15,000 people. As a result, I had to send three loyal and capable family members to guard the three major regions, and I also promoted dozens of the original underlings from the bottom to make them into local leaders, and then began to consolidate the territory of the Ice Mirror Society.
Now things are stable. The Ice Mirror Society has basically taken over all the former gangster territories. Following that, the northern enterprises behind the Ice Mirror Society came here. Of course, the only thing they are doing now is monopolizing real estate. We have also started to get involved in some smaller matters that can be resolved with force, such as transportation. The Ice Mirror Society has organized three short-distance convoys for itself and is constantly expanding. Of course, this is inevitably manipulated by a dark hand behind the scenes. The drivers are Ice Mirror Society members who no longer want to be in the underworld, and their family members. They only need to drive cars. Not only do they receive protection from the Ice Mirror Society, but they also receive a considerable amount of money. Moreover, both drivers and ticket sellers will give priority to our vehicles, which has brought us a lot of benefits. In particular, some transportation companies prefer to use us when transporting valuable goods because they feel safe with us.
There's also the security industry. The profit margin isn't actually very high, but it's a good job for the Ice Mirror Society. We only need one member per location, and they can earn higher wages than others without doing anything. They just wait for the organization to assign tasks and then act. They simply use the Ice Mirror Society's name to guard the premises. After all, the Ice Mirror Society has too many people. Although they have many venues, sometimes they don't need that many. Letting idle people out on the streets could cause trouble, and they'd be harder to find. So this method is undoubtedly the best. We have someone else to support us, and we can mobilize them when needed. It's the best thing possible, and everyone will be happy because the places they're in will be peaceful.
"Seriously, boss, you're so boring. Why go home? By the way, did you know the Ice Mirror Society pulled off another big heist? Holy crap, they swallowed up three surrounding cities in one go! Now they're the biggest gang in H province! Damn, that's amazing! Young Master Xie is my idol. It's so unfair!" Xiao Bai said with a look of admiration.
Actually, some people had said I was the Evil Young Master before, but I never admitted it and told them not to spread rumors. Plus, although I seemed to be doing well, I didn't own a house or a car, and I didn't have any henchmen with me when I went out. So some people stopped believing me. After all, the legendary Evil Young Master was a big boss who drove a Ferrari and was followed by hundreds of henchmen. I didn't look like him at all. Of course, another major reason people didn't believe I was the Evil Young Master was that I was too young. Yes, too young. I looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. In their minds, the Evil Young Master should be at least twenty-five or twenty-six years old, so I was ruled out.
"Hehe, so what? I think you can do it someday too," I said to Xiaobai with a smile.
"Come on, boss, damn, by the way, hehe, boss, aren't you close with Brother Tiger? Introduce me to the Ice Mirror Society, damn, he's so cool, I want to join too," Xiaobai said to me with a fawning expression.
"You want to join the Ice Mirror Society?" I looked at Xiaobai with surprise and then asked him.
"Yeah, it's not just me, all the brothers want to join the Ice Mirror Society, but they don't accept us elementary school kids. You know them, right? Can you introduce me and let me in?" Xiaobai said with a grin, pulling me along.
"Well, I see. Xiaobai, you need to understand that once you join the Ice Mirror Society, there's no turning back. The underworld isn't as glamorous as you think. The bosses are always the ones who benefit, while the underlings can only fight tooth and nail, never knowing when they'll get ahead. Although the Ice Mirror Society is a little better—no outstanding underling gets sidelined by the boss—you need to understand that rising to the top isn't easy. The more powerful the Ice Mirror Society is, the more dangerous it faces. Do you know how many people died this time when the Ice Mirror Society unified four cities? It seems crazy, but do you know how many died? 400! A full four hundred people, and over two hundred are permanently disabled. Everything the Ice Mirror Society did was bought with blood. You need to understand that. Once you enter the underworld, you're no longer in control of your own destiny. Your friends and family might die because of you, and you yourself might be hacked to death in the street or have your head blown off. Have you thought it through? After hearing what I've said, do you still want to join?" I said calmly to Xiaobai.
"Yes!" Xiaobai replied, his tone unusually firm.
"Why?" I asked, looking at Xiaobai with surprise.
"Because the Ice Mirror Society has a future, and because I want to make something of myself. Although the Ice Mirror Society seems very powerful now, I think their ambitions don't stop there. They still want to develop further, and with development comes opportunity. I believe in myself. You know me, Xiaobai. Although I'm not some invincible warrior, I'm not a fool either. I refuse to believe that I can't make something of myself by joining the Ice Mirror Society. Boss, you know my family isn't very rich, while Lingzi's family, while not extremely wealthy, is at least a well-off family. If I don't have money, I can't be with Lingzi. Her parents won't agree. So I want to make something of myself. Boss, think about it. If I just go to school as usual and graduate from university, Lingzi will probably be married by now. And even if she isn't married, what can I do? I don't even have the money to marry her. So I want to join the Ice Mirror Society. Boss, please introduce me to it, please." This time, Xiaobai wasn't joking around, but speaking to me very seriously.
Although I don't deny that they genuinely like each other, societal conditions can't be ignored. Xiaobai is right, and I've long intended for him to join the Ice Mirror Society. It's been planned for a while, but I just hadn't anticipated it. Since he said so, I nodded and said to Xiaobai, "Okay, I promise you. Pass on my message and see which brothers dare to go and don't have family obligations. They can come with you. I'll take you all over tonight."
"Where did you go yesterday?" Qin Ziying looked at me as I sat down, then sniffed me and said fiercely.
"Where did I go? A relative came, so I went to entertain them," I said with a smile. What a joke! I specifically sprayed perfume on myself at school; if she could smell anything, I'd change my surname.
"Really?" Qin Ziying looked at me suspiciously.
"Of course, what do you mean? Do you doubt me?" I replied firmly, then put on a stern face like a villain, raising my voice unconsciously, as if to say, "I'm very angry, and the consequences will be severe."
Seeing my expression, Qin Ziying immediately dropped her fierce look, looking at me with her large, watery eyes, tears welling up, and softly said, "I'm sorry, Tianxie, I didn't mean it. I just care too much about myself. Don't be angry, okay?"
"Hmm, I'll forgive you this time," I said calmly, without expression. Since I'd already started pretending, I had to keep it up; otherwise, being exposed would be painful. So even though Qin Ziying apologized, I still pretended to be very angry.
Before I knew it, class was over. I whispered in Qin Ziying's ear, who was sitting next to me looking sullen, "I have to go out. Remember to wait for me at my house tonight, don't run away, or I'll spank you."
Ignoring her, Qin Ziying, whose face was slightly flushed, quickly walked out. When I came out, Xiao Bai and the others were already standing there, about seven or eight people. I believe these were chosen by Xiao Bai; I trust that he wouldn't let me down by introducing me to the Ice Mirror Gathering, so the people he brings should be the most trustworthy. Look at these guys, each one of the most capable in the school... These guys were always the first to charge into fights before. Looking at them, I nodded and said, "Come with me." I
led my gang to the entrance of the Meng Hu Nightclub. Ignoring the people at the door, I led my men straight into Zhang Hu's office. Zhang Hu was still there. Although the upper echelons of our Bingjian Society had moved to a corporate building in Beijing, some shady businesses couldn't be moved, and the Meng Hu Nightclub was undoubtedly the best place for that. So Zhang Hu was still there.
"Where's Zhang Hu?" I asked one of the henchmen on the second floor after entering.
"Young Master Xie, Brother Hu is inside drinking with Director Zhao. I'll go get him now. Please wait in the office for a moment," the henchman said respectfully, running off to find Zhang Hu, leaving us behind.
Xiao Bai and the others were dumbfounded, staring at me with disbelief. After a long pause, Xiao Bai said to me, "Boss, you're Xie Shao, the one who single-handedly killed hundreds of people and led the Ice Mirror Society to dominate H Province?"
"What? Is there a problem?" I said with a smile.
"No...no, hehe, boss, I knew you weren't an ordinary person. I didn't expect you to really be Xie Shao. This time, we'll definitely do our best in the Ice Mirror Society and won't let you down." Xiao Bai said to me with a grin. Even though this kid knew my identity, he hadn't changed much, which I liked.
Looking at Xiaobai and the others, I led them to my office and said, "You're all from the same school as me, and you're all my personally recruited underlings. However, once you join the Ice Mirror Society, you'll have to start from the bottom. There are no friends in the Ice Mirror Society; all you have is obedience. If you make any mistakes, I won't be lenient, understand?"
"No problem, boss, don't worry. We definitely won't let you down. You can rest assured." Xiaobai stood up and said respectfully to me, his expression very serious, without a trace of his usual joking manner. It seemed that Xiaobai was now serious.
"Yes, it's good that you understand." I nodded and said. At this moment, there was a knock on the office door, and Zhang Hu's voice came from outside. Zhang Hu respectfully said, "Young Master Xie, I am Zhang Hu. May I come in?"
"Hmm. Come in." I said calmly. Zhang Hu walked in and was stunned for a moment when he saw a room full of children, but then he respectfully said to me, "Young Master Xie, what can I do for you?"
"Nothing much. Xiao Bai and the others want to join our Ice Mirror Society. I think they're quite good, so I brought them here. From now on, let them work for your underlings. Give them some training first. Don't give me face. Once they join the Ice Mirror Society, we are all brothers, there is no distinction of rank. You don't need to take care of them. Let them rely on their abilities." I said to Zhang Hu.
"Yes, Young Master Xie." Zhang Hu said respectfully.
"Come with me, I'll arrange your work." Zhang Hu glanced at his underlings and nodded to them before walking out first. Xiao Bai and the others immediately stood up and respectfully followed behind Zhang Hu. They said goodbye to me before disappearing outside the gate. Watching them leave, I shook my head. I wondered what would become of Xiao Bai and the others. Although I said I wouldn't take care of them, that was impossible. Even though I was the boss, I had my own selfish motives. Clearly, Xiao Bai and the others were close to me. If I didn't promote them, who else would I promote? But now was not the time. Rashly promoting them would only offend the higher-ups of the Ice Mirror Society, and they wouldn't have any authority. Everything would have to be earned through their own hard work. I could only secretly help them.
Chapter 108 The Rise of the Blazing Flame Hall
"Young Master Xie, this is Li Cheng. I have something to report to you." After Xiao Bai and the others left, my phone suddenly rang. Li Cheng's voice came from the other end, sounding slightly hurried. It seemed he had encountered something urgent; otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't be calling me at this time.
"Hmm, what's the matter that's so urgent?" I said calmly, my brow furrowing slightly. At my request, the higher-ups of the Ice Mirror Society should remain calm, but Li Cheng was clearly in a hurry, which slightly displeased me.
"It's like this, Young Master Xie, where are you? I'd better talk to you in person. This matter is very important." Li Cheng said respectfully, taking a breath. It seemed the matter was not simple; otherwise, Li Cheng wouldn't have said such a thing.
"Hmm, Meng Hu Nightclub. Come over. Also, notify the other higher-ups to come over. I want to see what it is." I said calmly, but a hint of doubt arose in my heart.
Looking at the quiet moonlight outside the window, I felt that this plain and bright moonlight seemed to foreshadow something; it was so bright, yet there was a hint of gloom.
Half an hour later, the high-ranking members of the Ice Mirror Society arrived one by one, and the gloom on their faces remained. It seemed that Li Cheng had already told them what had happened on the way here, and their expressions were not good at all.
Seeing their behavior, my doubts deepened, but I didn't say much. I remained seated, waved to them, and said, "Sit down."
"Okay, tell me, what happened?" I said to Li Cheng calmly after his subordinates sat down. Although I was the last to know as the boss, I didn't blame Li Cheng for being talkative. I knew Li Cheng well; he wouldn't tell others the situation first unless necessary.
"Here's the thing, Young Master Xie, a new gang called the Blazing Flame Hall has recently risen in L Province. It was established a month after our Ice Mirror Society rose to power. At first, we didn't pay much attention to this gang because it's in L Province, separated from us by J Province, so we never investigated it carefully. Moreover, although the Blazing Flame Hall rose quickly, it's nothing compared to our Ice Mirror Society. When we unified H City, they were still hiding in SY City and didn't make any moves, so we didn't pay any attention to them. However, a new development from SY yesterday surprised us greatly. The Blazing Flame Hall miraculously unified most of J Province in one night, and its strength is extremely formidable. Although many gangs are still resisting, I don't think they can hold out for long." Li Cheng said excitedly to me.
"What do you mean it's impossible? How could the Blazing Flame Hall develop so quickly overnight?" Zhou Tiejun said excitedly, his face filled with disbelief. It seemed that Li Cheng had revealed some information earlier, but not much, and hadn't explained what was going on. That's why Zhou Tiejun was so excited. Actually, not only him, but I was also very excited. You know, the rise of our Ice Mirror Society, although rapid, was not accidental. First, I have money; second, I have people; and third, I have the support of my family. That's why the Ice Mirror Society has risen so rapidly. But the other side's actions are probably no weaker than the Ice Mirror Society's.
"I'm telling the truth. Although I don't want to believe it, I have to say it's true." Li Cheng said somewhat dejectedly.
"Hmm, I know. Have you found out their background?" Seeing Li Cheng's expression, I waved my hand to signal Zhou Tiejun to shut up, and then asked Li Cheng calmly, one hand resting on my chin on my hand, my eyes constantly looking around. I noticed that only Wu Wei and Zhou Tiexiong's expressions remained unchanged; the others looked somewhat unnatural.
"Yes, I checked, but I couldn't find anything. The other party is very mysterious. Their current leader is a young man, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, named Wang Liehuo. He's said to be very powerful, able to take on hundreds of people single-handedly, just like Xie Shao. He gradually built the Lieyan Hall. Actually, the Lieyan Hall was originally called the Liehuo Hall, founded by Wang Liehuo's father, Wang Zhen. It's considered an old-established gang in SY City, having long controlled a district. More than three months ago, Wang Liehuo's father, Wang Zhen, was attacked and killed. His son, Wang Liehuo, who had disappeared for twenty years, suddenly appeared in the Liehuo Hall and then inherited his father's business, the Liehuo Hall." "They renamed themselves the Blazing Flame Hall, then defeated several gangs that tried to take advantage of Wang Zhen's death to absorb the Blazing Flame Hall, and overnight they all submitted to them. After that, they stabilized their power and made no further moves. However, this sudden situation has caught us off guard. Moreover, something strange is that the seven cities in L province under their control have all submitted to them through the largest local gangs, and unconditionally at that. Almost instantly, nearly all the gangs have switched sides and become vassals of the Blazing Flame Hall." Li Cheng explained to me in detail.
After listening to Li Cheng's words, three conclusions came to mind: First, the rise of the Blazing Flame Hall was definitely not accidental. There must be something hidden behind them, and this hidden power is quite large. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to occupy half of L Province overnight. Although the underworld in L Province may be much weaker than that in H Province, after all, H Province is close to Russia, and weapons can be easily brought in. However, the number of people in L Province is much larger than in H Province, and there are 14 cities with a large population. Their ability to rise in an instant is definitely not accidental. You know, the rise of our Ice Mirror Society was due to the use of all the connections of our uncle, the local tyrant. The brothers on the streets fought with real knives and guns. But the Blazing Flame Hall is very special. They instantly ruled half of L Province, and without anyone knowing. This is almost impossible unless someone put pressure on them and forced them to do so.
Another conclusion is that the Blazing Flame Hall is unique. They may not be a traditional, independent gang. Currently, they appear more like a gang alliance—a large alliance of gangs, divided into many smaller organizations under a single ruler. Their seven branches in seven cities are like seven separate entities, obeying orders but operating independently, only uniting when facing an enemy. This is somewhat similar to the Yakuza in Japan.
A third conclusion is that the Blazing Flame Hall is currently internally unstable. Although they gained the support of various large gangs and occupied seven cities almost instantly, this doesn't mean they have no opponents. On the contrary, all the smaller gangs have become their enemies. Their actions will inevitably cause those smaller gangs to band together and oppose them. The remaining uncontrolled areas have also united, somewhat like the Ice Mirror Society. For example, the remaining eight cities in H province have almost united to suppress the Ice Mirror Society, and the cities near the Ice Mirror Society have miraculously stopped their internal fighting.
After thinking it over, I shared my thoughts with everyone. Seeing them nodding repeatedly, I fell silent. What I needed now was their opinions, not just their nods. I wanted a group of thoughtful subordinates, not a bunch of idiots who could only nod.
Just as I was about to get angry, Wu Wei spoke up. He respectfully said to me, "Young Master Xie, does that mean the Blazing Flame Hall poses no threat to us for the time being? Those small gangs and city alliances are enough to hold them off for a while, just like our Ice Mirror. Hehe, it's impossible for a bunch of rabble to hold off a large organization. It's just a matter of time. In my opinion, the Ice Mirror is better than the Blazing Flame Hall. Since they named themselves the Blazing Flame Hall, they clearly want to cause trouble for us. But that's not important. I believe we'll eventually meet them. J Province is our main target, but not now. The rise of the Ice Mirror forces us to start taking action against our surroundings. Although we are unstable internally, we are still better than the Blazing Flame Hall. They are the ones who are unstable. After all, it's not easy for seven gangs and seven factions to unite. Even if they have powerful people suppressing them and they dare not say much, infighting in private is absolutely unavoidable. So although they have occupied half of L Province, their actions may not be faster than ours."
"Yes, you're right. However, the Blazing Flame Hall also has its advantages. Although they are composed of seven gangs and there's infighting among them, it's all behind the scenes. At least they don't dare to do it openly. And most importantly, the seven gangs that make up their members are all long-established gangs. Unlike our Ice Mirror Society, to be honest, our local control is somewhat inferior to the Blazing Flame Hall's. This is our disadvantage. After all, their people are real local bullies, while we actually forced our way in. And while our personnel quality is slightly higher than theirs, that refers to the older members. I don't need to explain what the new members are like, everyone understands that. So don't be careless, otherwise it's our Ice Mirror Society that will suffer." I nodded and said, then looked at Wu Wei with a questioning gaze, signaling him to continue.
However, Wu Wei seemed oblivious to my words, his eyes fixed on the window, a sly smile on his face as he watched everyone without uttering a word. I must say, Wu Wei is quite clever. He said something that at least prevented me from thinking he was a fool, and then, knowing the rest, he remained silent, clearly not wanting to offend anyone. He's a smooth operator, truly a talent. The only thing that bothered me was that he was too smart; he could guess everything I was thinking, which wasn't a good thing for me. Fortunately, Wu Wei didn't seem to have any ambition. Within the gang, he was the only one who hadn't developed his own power, even secretly weakening Bian Wu Jinniu's strength. This, however, made him more respected, which reassured me. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't even need to confront the Blazing Flame Hall before I had to consider dealing with Wu Wei.
"Young Master Xie, in my opinion, we should launch a unified war against H Province as quickly as possible and wipe them all out. Otherwise, we'll be in big trouble in the future," Zhou Tiejun said in a deep voice after Wu Wei's silence.
"However, our Ice Mirror Society has only absorbed those areas for a month now. Isn't it too hasty to take action now?" Chen Bing asked, his tone questioning. Clearly, Chen Bing didn't want to launch an attack yet; perhaps he felt it wasn't the right time.
Chen Bing's words made me frown. This guy was obviously hesitant. I didn't know what was wrong with Chen Bing; he lacked any decisiveness. He was a typical mediocre talent, lacking even the backbone of a soldier. Moreover, the higher his position, the more cowardly he became, which angered me. Of course, now was not the time to say anything. After all, Chen Bing had considerable prestige among the initial main force, and those people had now become the core middle-level members of the Ice Mirror Society. Moving against him wouldn't be good for the Ice Mirror Society, whose foundation was still unstable. So I just frowned and didn't say anything more. Fortunately, Chen Bing was in charge of the Punishment Hall and was fairly fair in his dealings. It wouldn't affect the overall situation. Although he had considerable power, he didn't have many people, and Li Cheng was secretly keeping him in check. I wasn't afraid that he would cause any trouble.
“Don’t worry, we can take over H province first and then calm down to reorganize. That would be even better, more advantageous for our Ice Mirror Society. Although our foundation is unstable and we will inevitably suffer some losses if we act, I believe our Ice Mirror Society has the strength. Losses are unavoidable; our Ice Mirror Society may lose a lot of business and many brothers, but this is absolutely necessary. I think the Blazing Flame Hall won’t wait for us. Their war to unify L province will not stop just because our Ice Mirror Society doesn’t move. If they unify L province first, I believe their next target will be J province. At that time, our Ice Mirror Society will have a hard time maintaining its foothold. So I think we should act now regardless of the losses.” Zhang Hu stepped forward and said. I agreed with Zhang Hu’s idea and nodded approvingly.
"Fight, we must fight." Zhou Tiexiong succinctly stated these few words. Compared to the remaining group, Zhou Tiexiong undoubtedly maintained his military demeanor, but he was even more ruthless, his words almost dripping with ice. He had nothing but fighting in his eyes, he was simply a battle maniac. But I like him just the way he is, he is a perfect match for the War Hall to be its leader.
"That's right, let's take down those bastards! Who are we Bingjian Society afraid of? Young Master Xie, just say the word and I'll charge in immediately. I, Wu Jinniu, will lead the charge. If we can't take them down, I'll just cut myself in two." Undoubtedly, this was impulsive, but it revealed the heart of a true man. Wu Jinniu was that kind of true man, the Cheng Yaojin type, the kind of person everyone liked. Moreover, he and Zhou Tiexiong were a match made in heaven; they were a perfect pair as deputy hall masters in the Battle Hall. Of course, the only difference was that Wu Jinniu talked a lot, while Zhou Tiexiong was practically a one-liner.
"Well, since everyone says so, let's take action against the surrounding areas. Everyone understands that the rise of the Blazing Flame Hall and our confrontation with them are inevitable. In that case, let's strike first. Gather the brothers, temporarily abandon all business, and secretly assemble in the surrounding areas. Tell the brothers in the vicinity not to worry and to try to provoke trouble. I will handle everything. Oh, Wu Wei, later, send ten million to Director Ma Yong, and also send some money to several key leaders in the province. Just ask them to turn a blind eye to this matter." I ordered the group of people.
“But Young Master Xie.” Chen Bing wanted to say something more, but I interrupted him. I said sternly to Chen Bing, “Don’t say anything more. This matter has been settled. All you need to do is manage the Punishment Hall. I don’t want any problems to arise within the Ice Mirror Society. Don’t worry about anything else.”
“Go, everyone. Quickly gather your men. Wu Wei, you stay.” I looked at them and then said calmly to my men. I waved them away, leaving only Wu Wei sitting there watching me without saying a word. After everyone left, Wu Wei respectfully said to me, “Young Master Xie, what are your orders?”
“Hehe, what do you think? I’d like to hear your opinion. What does the Ice Mirror Society need most right now? Do you think my arrangements are appropriate?” I said calmly to Wu Wei. Sometimes, communication between smart people is the simplest.
“Yes, this operation was somewhat hasty, but it was inevitable. If you, Young Master Xie, only wanted to dominate one region, I certainly wouldn’t have suggested you take action against the surrounding areas now. But unfortunately, you have many ambitions, so I think you won’t agree. If you want to expand, then we will undoubtedly have to face the Blazing Flame Hall in the future. Falling behind at this time would not be a good thing for our Ice Mirror Society. Therefore, I agree to this operation.” Wu Wei said respectfully to me, his face expressionless and his expression very focused.
"Hehe, not bad, I do have quite the ambition, but I believe that if I didn't, the first one to leave would be Wu the strategist, right? Hehe, let's not beat around the bush. I know you want to deal with Zhu Zihao, and I'm undoubtedly a good choice, so you've come with me. You don't want me or any benefits for this, hehe, that's good, I like that. I need a subordinate like you. Alright, since you're also confident about this operation, then I'm relieved. I plan to have you stay behind to guard the base, and then I'll personally lead the team over. After all, this is very important for our Ice Mirror Society, and I don't trust anyone else to go." I looked at Wu Wei and laughed, my smile so happy, and then I sighed as I finished speaking. To be honest, this choice was forced upon me. If it weren't for the rise of the Blazing Flame Hall, I wouldn't have acted so quickly.

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