Chapter 98 of 100

Chapter 98

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Chapter 99: Revenge

Uncle Lu has always been a very competent subordinate. His reports are dry but straightforward, with no subjective assumptions in every detail, just a plain and simple description. He knows that only by not mixing in personal emotions and speculations can he avoid misleading his master when analyzing.

"This woman came to kill Zhao Heng."

After a quick glance, Du Tianxiong fired off five questions: "But why kill Zhao Heng? Is this woman an old or new enemy of Zhao Heng? How did she know Zhao Heng was in prison, and how did she know he was released? The strangest thing is, Zhang Xiaolin seemed to know about the ambush in advance."

"This indicates that Zhang Xiaolin knows who the woman is!"

The air grew heavy, filled with unspoken understanding.

As Du Tianxiong made his precise judgment, Uncle Lu let out a long breath: "He knew the prison killers couldn't handle Zhao Heng, knew we would save Zhao Heng, and knew we could rescue him. He also knew someone would ambush us to frame the Qing Gang, so he set up the ambush early."

"But he will never admit to knowing the woman!"

Uncle Lu continued without a pause, sharing his thoughts: "Because if he did, it would inevitably expose his premeditated plan or even his conspiracy. After all, he is now the biggest winner and doesn't need to suffer heavy losses to defeat the enemy. Moreover, he has already shifted the blame for the prison killers onto the woman."

"This bastard is truly cunning, able to turn the tables at will."

A smile flickered across Du Tianxiong's face; he had already seen through much: "Now, not only can we not accuse the prison killers of being his, but we owe him a favor. Most importantly, the masked woman was injured by him, achieving his main goal."

He sighed sincerely: "The rough guy is indeed not simple. If he could get rid of his arrogance, few in Huahai could match him, even I would give him some leeway. Unfortunately, his absolute confidence leads to absolute arrogance, and one day, he will fall because of this weakness."

"Even so, his setup for this game is quite impressive."

Uncle Lu's expression turned serious: "Will Huahai be thrown into turmoil because of this?"

Du Tianxiong had Uncle Lu brew a cup of tea, took a sip, and replied: "This is indeed a time for the Qing Gang to reshuffle. However, Zhang Xiaolin dares not make big moves before the Du Family clarifies its stance. He won't cause much trouble for now, and we won't move against this instigator for the time being."

"But the masked woman must be taught a lesson."

A hint of killing intent flashed in Du Tianxiong's eyes as he rubbed the edge of the teacup: "Playing games with Zhao Heng as a pawn without giving me evidence, I wouldn't have any objections for the stability of Huahai. But threatening Ziyan's life is another matter; she must be taught a lesson, or it will set a bad precedent."

"Old Lu, have someone cripple one of her arms."

He added calmly: "You should know who the masked woman is, right?"

"I didn't know at first."

After some thought, Uncle Lu replied honestly: "After all, she was covering half her face, and it was a bit dark. It wasn't easy to determine who she was. But Zhao Heng seemed to have seen her before, and Zhang Xiaolin had his plans, so I could roughly guess her identity."

"But guessing is one thing, having evidence is another."

Uncle Lu hesitated for a moment and added: "Crippling her arm, at least make her admit it willingly."

A mocking smile curled at the corner of Du Tianxiong's mouth as he placed the teacup on the table: "Why do we need evidence to cripple her? If not for the need to stabilize Huahai, I would have had her dismembered long ago. But to avoid her feigning madness, take the Du Family's invitation to her..."

At Du Tianxiong's gesture, Uncle Lu stepped forward to listen and soon nodded: "Understood, I'll arrange it immediately!" As he was about to turn and leave, he added: "Madam and Sister had a fight over Zhao Heng, and Madam is very unhappy about it."

"Zhao Heng..."

Du Tianxiong looked at the eagle soaring in the picture on the wall, a hint of helpless smile on his face: "This kid is a talent and a disaster. Looking at the major events in Huahai over the past month, which one wasn't caused by him? Even our Du Family has internal conflicts."

At this point, his voice became low: "If not for his connection to the eagle picture and his friendship with Ziyan, I would have eliminated him without hesitation. But he hasn't crossed my line yet, and I don't want to lose Ziyan. So, let him have his way for now."

Du Tianxiong lowered his head and gently blew on the tea leaves, his bright eyes reflected in the water: "As long as he doesn't cause chaos in Huahai and doesn't make Ziyan and Madam enemies, there's no need for the Du Family to move against him. After all, I've been too busy lately, and it's nice to have someone to keep Ziyan company."

Uncle Lu nodded lightly: "Understood!"

Stepping out of the Du Family's gate, he looked up at the sky and sighed: "It's going to rain!"

As evening approached, it indeed started to rain. The raindrops pattered on the myriad things in Huahai, making the world seem desolate. At six o'clock, Yan Ruyu sent a car. When Zhao Heng and the other two walked out of the dormitory building with umbrellas, a Range Rover with four eights on its license plate drove by, the window slightly opening and then closing quickly.

"Third Young Master Ding's private car!"

Song Qingguan tightened his coat and said calmly as he watched the Range Rover drive away: "This license plate was bought by a relation and given to Third Young Master Ding as an 18th birthday gift. It cost 3.3 million, and no one has broken this record yet. It's rumored to be worth 5 million now."

"Truly, the rich feast while the poor freeze to death."

Qiao Yuncai opened the car door and got in, throwing out a thought-provoking comment. Zhao Heng, however, remained calm, his voice steady: "The Ding family's current prominence is due to the efforts of their ancestors. If you want your descendants to live in luxury, you must work hard yourself."

"Jealousy and cursing are shameful."

Song Qingguan agreed: "Well said!" Then he changed the subject: "Boss, why hasn't Third Young Master Ding come to cause trouble? According to logic, with the way you and Ziyan look at each other, he should have been furious and tried to take you down, but he's strangely calm."

Zhao Heng smiled faintly: "How do you know he hasn't?"

Qiao Fatty suddenly chimed in: "This guy is probably the type who kills without leaving a trace."

Song Qingguan was initially slightly startled, then nodded thoughtfully. The three of them briefly joked about the Ding family and the Ding siblings, then waved to the driver of the First Floor to drive away. On such a gloomy rainy day, finding a warm and clean room to warm up with a pot of wine and chat was the most comfortable thing.

The car soon drove to the place where Ye Shishi was hosting the banquet and stopped in front of an elegant house. Yan Ruyu was already waiting with two women. The First Floor, with its numerous venues across the country and indirect control of many properties, was quite wealthy and powerful.

Yan Ruyu was still as efficient and polite as ever. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she invited Zhao Heng and the other two in, not forgetting to ask about Zhao Heng's injuries and even offering to introduce a well-known doctor in Huahai to examine and treat him.

"Yan Sister, why do I feel like you're studying me?"

Zhao Heng smiled meaningfully and politely declined her offer: "My injuries have already been treated at the Huada University Hospital. It's just some minor external injuries, so there's no need to trouble Sister Ye. Besides, I'm naturally afraid of doctors."

Yan Ruyu's lips twitched slightly, and she finally nodded: "Then I'll respect your wishes."

Zhao Heng changed the subject: "Let's go see Sister Ye, so she doesn't wait too long."

Yan Ruyu gestured: "This way, please!"

When Zhao Heng pushed the door open, the lights in the hall were slowly turning on. The seating arrangement was in a main-guest format, known as "stars surrounding the moon," a popular setup in high-level family gatherings in Huahai, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

Yan Ruyu spoke at the right moment: "Sister, Zhao Heng is here!"

Ye Shishi, who had been lost in thought, came to her senses. With a charming smile, she stood up and approached Zhao Heng like a seductive lily, her fragrance enveloping him as she said: "Brother, you're finally out. If you hadn't come out, everyone would have been worried. Come, I've prepared the best wine and dishes for you today."

"Let's drink until we're drunk!"

PS: Thanks everyone, 80 flowers, 100 is just around the corner ho.

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